Postdoc in Enzyme Discovery

 

Postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to apply for a position at Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) at the Technical University of Denmark placed in the Enzyme and Protein Chemistry group in the section of Protein Chemistry and Enzyme Technology with about 80 staff members. The employment depends on applicant’s expertise and can be for 24 months.

The work is part of a project ‘DSMADE’ (Discovery, Specificity and Mechanism of Alginate Degrading Enzymes) granted by the Independent Research Fund Denmark ! Natural Sciences.

The research will be carried out at DTU Bioengineering, DTU Compute, DTU Biosustain, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), University of Barcelona and University of Aix-Marseille involving Bernard Henrissat, Ole Winther, Casper Wilkens, Ditte H. Welner, Carme Rovira, Finn L. Aachmann and Birte Svensson. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
Initial focus is on applying bioinformatics and developing deep learning tools to identify candidates primarily of alginate lyases in a wide range of polysaccharide lyase families by exploring biological sequence databases, gene catalogues and bacterial genomes. Identified candidates are then subjected to validation of the predictive tools by determination of three-dimensional structures and biochemical and enzymatic characterization after recombinant production. Further, selected three-dimensional structures of enzyme-oligosaccharide complexes will be subjected to computational analysis of the mechanism of action. Alginate is a marine polysaccharide composed of mannuronate and guluronate residues organized in different block structures. We aim at identifying tools for disclosing the relationship between the fine substrate specificity and the reactions at the activity sites of these diversely evolved enzymes. Additionally we shall investigate structure/function relationships of the enzyme candidates and the synergism between exo-and endo-acting enzymes with different substrate preferences using defined alginates and polyuronic acids as substrates.   

The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a multidisciplinary project advancing validated accurate annotation of the function of polyuronic acid degrading enzymes. The partners provide excellent collaborating research environments including state-of-the-art computations and data science, infrastructure and instrumentation. Alongside the DSMADE project related experimental research is pursued on alginate converting enzymes by several of the different partners. In particular at DTU Bioengineering and NTNU a number of other young scientists work on alginate converting enzymes mostly on biochemical, structural and enzymatic properties. 

Finally, even though DSMADE has no formal industrial partner we are well connected with industries working on production of alginates and oligosaccharides derived thereof for various applications in the food and pharma sectors.  

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) earned no more than 4 years before the deadline for application to this advertisement.

We expect you have a solid background within bioinformatics and protein science and a good understanding of protein and enzyme structure-function relationships.

Experience with several of the below topics will be a special advantage:

• Machine learning
• X-ray crystallography
• Molecular dynamics
• CAZymes
• Carbohydrate chemistry including on polyuronic acids
• Enzyme mechanisms

We expect you are motivated for:

• individual as well as team accomplishments
• working in a multidisciplinary project
• interacting with international research leaders and their research groups

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The position will be available from 1 October 2021 or soon thereafter.

The workplace will be at departments located on the DTU main campus in Lyngby, 10 km north of Copenhagen in Denmark with work visits to partners in Trondheim, Barcelona and Marseille. 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here. 

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Birte Svensson (tel.: +45 4525 2740; bis@bio.dtu.dk), Assistant Professor Casper Wilkens (cwil@dtu.dk) and Professor Bernard Henrissat (behen@dtu.dk) all at DTU Bioengineering. 

You can read more about DTU Bioengineering on www.bioengineering.dtu.dk.  

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. 

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 27 August 2021 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
• List of publications
• Up to three letters of recommendation

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) is an international leader in biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in the life science industry and point towards innovation, new businesses and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 220 employees, of which 2/3 is scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Postdoctoral Fellow to study mechanisms of radiotherapy-induced second cancers

 

The Department of Molecular Biosciences, Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW) conducts experimental basic research in molecular cell biology, intergrative biology and infection and immune biology. The research environment is characterized by a modern and advanced methodology and has a strong international profile. MBW is one of the larger departments of the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University with more than 30 research groups and about 180 employees, of whom 65 are doctoral students. Read more about MBW at www.su.se/mbw.

Project description
The aim of the project is to improve our understanding of the molecular processes involved in radiotherapy-induced carcinogenesis occurring as a late consequence among childhood cancer survivors. Genetic and epigenetic changes representing signs of radiation-induced carcinogenesis will be studied in normal cells exposed to fractionated radiation (simulating radiotherapy). Specifically, the project aims at studying: 1) Mechanistic analysis of radiotherapy-related carcinogenesis based on risk alleles (SNPs); 2) Epigenetic modifications as a result of fractionated radiation exposure of normal cells; 3) The role of environmental factors in this process. Additionally, the candidate will be involved in another project exploring individual differences in normal tissue response concerning early and late radiotherapy-induced side effects such as skin reactions.

Main responsibilities
The position involves application of cell culture and molecular biology techniques to analyse DNA damage, cell death and genetic and epigenetic modifications induced by ionising radiation. All exposure facilities are installed at Stockholm University. The candidate will also participate in other related projects running in the group.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country. 

Assessment criteria
The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. Doctoral degree in the field of radiation biology, molecular or cell biology, cancer biology, or similar areas is a suitable background. Experience with techniques to culture cells, perform siRNA and CRISPR/Cas9 knockdown/knockout, analyse epigenetic modifications, measure DNA damage and repair as well as to assay cell death is regarded as an asset. Additional merits include the use of methods such as real time qPCR, Western blot, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry and SNP analysis.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2021-10-01 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Lovisa Lundholm, telephone: +46 8 16 41 40, lovisa.lundholm@su.se, Professor Andrzej Wojcik, telephone: +46 8 16 12 17, andrzej.wojcik@su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Cover letter describing:
  – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
  – what makes you suitable for the project in question
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
• Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Closing date: 15/08/2021

URL to this pagehttps://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=15534&rmlang=UK

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Postdoctoral fellow in force-field development for water including machine learning

 

The Department of Physics is one of the biggest departments within the Faculty of Science and supports a broad range of basic research in experimental and theoretical physics. It has about 250 employees of which 95 are PhD students. Many have been internationally recruited. The Department is part of the AlbaNova University Center, which apart from the Department of Physics houses the Department of Astronomy, the Physics Departments at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (Nordita). 

The Department of Physics and Stockholm University is affiliated to Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN) that supports expat partners with professional events, career-related advice and by building a social network in their new hometown, www.sdcn.se.

Project description
Within the ERC Advanced Grant GAS-WAT (Gases in Water, Prof. Lars G.M. Pettersson, PI) one subproject is to develop a highly accurate force-field for water including dissociation. This will build on advanced electrostatic response for intermediate and long range and machine-learned CCSD(T)-level short-range interactions. This will be coupled with deep neural network training to extend applicability both in space and time.

A particular focus will be applications using, e.g., umbrella sampling to investigate possible special structures in water associated with proposed HDL and LDL environments (Nilsson&Pettersson, Nature Commun. 6 (2015) 8998) and their potential role in dissolution and transport of gases in water.

The theory group of Prof. Pettersson works within the XSoLaS combined experimental and theory group in the Chemical Physics Division at the Department of Physics within Stockholm University (www.xsolasgroup.fysik.su.se).

Main responsibilities
The position involves methods development and implementation of force-field and machine-learning techniques with particular focus on applications to water in its various aggregation states.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar.

The assessment is based on documented theoretical knowledge and experience relevant to the area, knowledge of and experience in theoretical techniques and methods, analytical and programming skills, ability to work well in groups as well as independently, and personal commitment. Strong motivation is considered a key component for a successful outcome of the postdoctoral research.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2021-09-01 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Lars G.M. Pettersson, telephone: +46 70 495 1990, Lars.Pettersson@fysik.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references
  Important: Your academic referees should send us recommendation letters via email to: FV-2320-21.refletters@fysik.su.se and state in the subject line: SU FV-2320-21 + name of the applicant.

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
  – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
  – why and how you wish to complete the project
  – what makes you suitable for the project in question
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholms universitet bidrar till det hållbara demokratiska samhällets utveckling genom kunskap, upplysning och sanningssökande.

Closing date: 10/08/2021

URL to this pagehttps://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=15377&rmlang=UK

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Researcher in Medical Radiation Physics (temporary employment)

 

The Department of Physics is one of the biggest departments within the Faculty of Science and supports a broad range of basic research in experimental and theoretical physics. It has about 250 employees, of which 95 are PhD students. Many have been internationally recruited. The Department is part of the AlbaNova University Center.

The Department of Physics and Stockholm University is affiliated to Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN) that supports expat partners with professional events, career-related advice and by building a social network in their new hometown, www.sdcn.se.

Project description
The position will be associated with the project SINFONIA - Radiation risk appraisal for detrimental effects from medical exposure during management of patients with lymphoma or brain tumour (Home - Sinfonia (sinfonia-appraisal.eu) funded from the Euratom research and training programme under grant agreement No 945196.

The project is focused on the development of a comprehensive system for personalised dosimetry in radiotherapy accounting for stray radiation dose and the risks associated with it. Personalised models of patients will be used with analytical algorithms to estimate dose distributions in out-of-field and partially exposed organs during photon radiation therapy.

Treatment protocols applied in the clinic will be used together with machine-specific parameters to simulate dose delivery characteristics. Measurements and Monte Carlo simulations will be used to estimate out-of-field and in-field dose distribution from stray radiation (neutrons) during proton therapy with the beam scanning technique. 

Main responsibilities
The position involves research and developent of a comprehensive methodology that includes measurement and simulation procedures to account for stray radiation dose in patients with lymphoma or/and brain tumours that receive radiation therapy with photon or proton beams.

Qualification requirements
Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills in dosimetry, Monte Carlo simulations and radiobiological modelling of the effect of radiation on cells as well as risk assessment following medical radiation exposure. The successful applicant will be selected based on documented knowledge relevant for the area of study, knowledge of scientific instrumentations and method, analytical skills, personal motivation and team working skills.

Excellent ability to express themselves in written and spoken English is required. The applicants are encouraged to provide supporting documents that substantiate qualifications, e.g., knowledge, skills, abilities and experience. References and interviews will be used to assess qualifications of the applicants.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for two years. Start date 2021-10-01 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Prof. Iuliana Toma-Dasu, telephone: +46 72 147 42 57, iuliana.livia.dasu@fysik.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references
  Important: Your academic referees should send us recommendation letters via email to: FV-2665-21.refletters@fysik.su.se and state in the subject line: SU FV-2665-21 + name of the applicant.

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
  – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
  – why and how you wish to complete the project
  – what makes you suitable for the project in question
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Closing date: 15/08/2021

URL to this pagehttps://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=15608&rmlang=UK

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Communication

 

The Department of Physics is one of the biggest departments within the Faculty of Science and supports a broad range of basic research in experimental and theoretical physics. It has about 250 employees of which 95 are PhD students. Many have been internationally recruited. The Department is part of the AlbaNova University Center, which apart from the Department of Physics houses the Department of Astronomy, the Physics Departments at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (Nordita). 

The Department of Physics and Stockholm University is affiliated to Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN) that supports expat partners with professional events, career-related advice and by building a social network in their new hometown, www.sdcn.se.

Project description
The interdisciplinary field of quantum information processing and communication connects quantum mechanics/optics/electronics with classical information theory to achieve tasks in information and communication that are impossible with classical methods. This fusion has led to new concepts such as the qubit, quantum teleportation, quantum cryptography, and quantum computing.

Quantum information has also revitalized the discussions about the foundations of quantum theory. The field is currently very active and is driving for progress in both physics and computer science, information technology. The research objectives of our group include experimental preparation and characterization of multipartite entanglement and tests on the foundations of quantum mechanics, such as the locality and the contextually.

In quantum communication, the objectives are the implementations of quantum key distribution, quantum random number generation, secure quantum multiparty communication, and qubit and entanglement assisted communication protocols.

The aim of this project is to develop security tools for quantum cryptography protocols and communication system solutions. The practical security of quantum systems verification will be guaranteed by successive iterations of security loophole demonstrations and countermeasure implementations.

This project is part of the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), a 12-year, billion-SEK initiative started in 2018 with the purpose of advancing Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology.

Main responsibilities
The postdoc will be working with programming, data analysis, benchmarking, and modelling, as well as application of the developed methods to secure quantum communication project.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar.

The successful candidate should be highly motivated and should have a Ph.D. in physics and computer science or related field, and a strong background in cryptography and IT security. Experience with quantum communication is important. Excellent skills in computer programming (primarily C++, Python), computer networks, and knowledge of IT security tools are necessary merits.

We value a collaborative attitude and an interest in working both independently and togheter in a team, sharing best practices and assuming responsibility. Self-motivation, attention to detail, and a problem-solving analytical ability are important personal qualities for this position.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Mohamed Bourennane, telephone +46 8 55 37 87 36, boure@fysik.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references
  Important: Your academic referees should send us recommendation letters via email to: FV-2381-21.refletters@fysik.su.se and state in the subject line: SU FV-2381-21 + name of the applicant.

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
  – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
  – why and how you wish to complete the project
  – what makes you suitable for the project in question
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholms universitet bidrar till det hållbara demokratiska samhällets utveckling genom kunskap, upplysning och sanningssökande.

Closing date: 10/08/2021

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The Ernst Ruska Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons (ER-C) at Forschungszentrum Jülich is one of the world-leading electron microscopy centres with more than 15 electron microscopes. The Structural Biology division of the ER-C investigates the structural and molecular mechanism of membrane biology and pushes the development of cryo-EM related methodology. At the ER-C-3 ( https://www.fz-juelich.de/er-c/er-c-3 ), we use a comprehensive electron microscopy approach to study the biological structures of membrane-associated protein complexes. Our main methods of investigation are single-particle electron cryo-microscopy (cryo-EM) as well electron cryo-tomography (cryo-ET) that we are also developing to advance existing imaging technologies towards high-resolution structural biology.

We are looking to recruit a

PhD Position - Cryo-EM of Sars-CoV-2 Virus-Host Membrane Interactions

Your Job:

As a PhD student you will work on cryo-EM studies of virus-host membrane interactions at the ER-C-3 in the field of Structural Biology at Forschungszentrum Jülich. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has major global impact on human society, economy and daily life. The pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 infection remains unclear, but most likely results from both a direct cytopathic effect of the virus and a pathogenic inflammation-dominated immune response. To gain knowledge about the virological and immunological drivers of COVID-19 pathogenesis and the parameters of immune protection, we united experts from 7 Helmholtz Centers in 4 Helmholtz Research Fields (Health, Environment, Information and Aeronautics, Space & Transport) and 3 university partners across Germany, to create an internationally visible and interdisciplinary network called CoViPa, in which the successful candidates will be embedded. Your tasks include:

• Investigate critical virus-host membrane interactions responsible for the cytopathogenic effect of SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses.
  
• Work on high-resolution cryo-EM structure determination of in situ cellular samples using correlative light and electron microscopy approaches.
  
• Employ advanced imaging methods, including cryo-EM, correlative light and electron microscopy/tomography (CLEM), live cell imaging and super-resolution microscopy as well as associated image processing.

Your Profile:

• Master`s degree in biochemistry, molecular or cell biology or related field.
  
• Strong experimental skills in molecular cell biology experiment design including associated data analysis
  
• Prior knowledge of structural biology and/or light microscopy techniques is of great advantage
  
• Strong communication skills in English and ability to work in an international and interdisciplinary team.
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• The Chance to work at one of the largest research centers in Germany, with excellent scientific equipment and leading European computational resources, located on a green campus, and near the cultural centers Köln, Düsseldorf, and Aachen. The Jülich campus also hosts a vibrant biophysics, bioinformatics and structural biology community.
  
• Direct access to high-level cryo-EM infrastructure at the Ernst-Ruska Centre. The facility has been extended with state-of-the-art cryo-microscopes and FIB-SEMs of ThermoFisher Titan Krios, Talos Arctica and Aquilos 2.
  
• Access to outstanding wet-lab laboratories at the host institute and to the partner laboratories of the CoViPa consortium.
  
• Working in a dynamic team of researchers with backgrounds in different disciplines across biology, chemistry, physics and informatics to advance cryo-EM methods
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.

We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

We look forward to receiving your application until 12.08.2021 via our
Online-Recruitment-System!

Questions about the vacancy?
Get in touch with us by using our contact form.
Please note that for technical reasons we cannot accept applications via email.

 

Senior lecturer in sport science with focus on behavioral science

 

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 53 500 students and 6 500 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The vision of the Department of Food and Nutrition and Sport Science is to be a strong, socially engaged department contributing to healthy and sustainable lifestyle, performance and learning by combining food and nutrition science and sport science in eminent education and research. We are the only university Department in Sweden hosting both Food and Nutrition Science and Sport Science at the same Department. This gives us unique possibilities to combine these subjects in research and education. Sport science is an interdisciplinary subject focusing on sport, exercise and physical activity.  For more information about the Department: https://www.gu.se/en/food-nutrition-sport-science

Subject area

Sport science with focus on behavioral science

Subject area description

The interdisciplinary subject sport science focuses on sport, exercise and physical activity.  Sport science includes studies of the human body and the individual performing sport and physical activity, the development of sport culture in society and sport as a collective concept for elite- and recreational sport as well as outdoor life. Within sport science, basic knowledge about human psychology and human behavior is crucial to understand how successful sustainable health promotive behavioral changes can be achieved.

Job assignments

This position of senior lecturer includes teaching and skills development, with the aim that the teaching will be research connected. In this position you are expected to:

• Teach courses in both Swedish and English in behavioral science (both theory and practice) in all sport science educations at the Department (teacher education focusing on physical education and health, health promotion and sports coaching).
• Develop, prepare and deliver entire courses or parts of courses and be able to take on course responsibilities.
• Grade examination assignments.
• Supervise theses at first, second and third cycle.
• Manage research within the subject area including applying for external research grants

Eligibility

The eligibility for employment as a teacher is stated in chapter 4, sections 3–4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and the University of Gothenburg’s employment procedure.

Those who qualify to be employed will have demonstrated educational skill, have a doctoral degree in a relevant subject or corresponding scientific competence or any other skill of importance in the context of the content of the employment and the duties that are to be included.

Assessment

In making the appointment, special emphasis will be placed on the degree of scientific and teaching ability, which will be accorded equal importance in the assessment process.

Scientific proficiency must be documented through international scientific publications in the subject area. Documented experience of research within behavioral change within sport science is required. Publications where sport science are combined with food and nutrition is a merit. Successful work in obtaining external funding is a merit.

When assessing pedagogical skills, special emphasis is placed on teaching sport science with focus on behavioral science at university level. Assessment of pedagogical skills will include the candidates’ experience of planning, implementation, management, evaluation, supervision and examination, as well as course development and the development of educational materials and similar educational activities. Both pedagogical and educational skills and experience must be well documented so that quality can also be assessed.

Formal training in higher education teaching or equivalent is a merit as well as experience of supervision at first, second or third cycle.

Documented ability and skill in collaborating with others and leading and administering teaching and research, and in informing and cooperating with the surrounding community, as well as working for the utilisation of the university’s research, will be deemed a merit.

We are looking for a self-motivated, flexible, structured and creative person with good collaboration and relationship-building skills and good analytical ability.

Besides scientific proficiency and pedagogical skills, experience of practical application of behavioral methods within sport science is meriting

Through this recruitment, the university will make a holistic assessment of aptitude and skills and select the applicant who is deemed to have the best prerequisites to conduct and develop the current tasks assigned to the position, interact and collaborate with other staff, and contribute to the positive development of both the Department. Since some courses are given in Swedish, the applicants must be fluent in a Scandinavian language.

Employment

The position is a permanent employment placed at the Department of Food and Nutrition and Sport Science at 50%.
Start: 2022-01-01

For further information:

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Frode Slinde, head of Department
031-7864220, frode.slinde@gu.se        

Beatrix Algurén, head of studies in sport science
031-7864218, beatrix.alguren@gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg:
https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply

Information for International Applicants

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
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How to apply

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.

Closing date: 2021-08-16

 

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

 

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

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PhD Research Fellows in small satellite space services development

 

A position as PhD Research Fellow for developing satellite space services are available at Centre for Space Sensors and Systems (CENSSS) and the Department of Technology Systems (ITS).

CENSSS is a Centre for researched based innovation (SFI) at the Department of Technology Systems at Kjeller. The Centre is funded by the Norwegian Research Council for 5 years, with a possible 3 year extension. CENSSS addresses scientific and technological challenges, as well as business opportunities, within "new-space" satellites for Earth Observation and within Space Exploration “to the Moon and Mars”.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. Starting date preferably no later than 31.12.2021. The fellowship period is 3 years and devoted to carrying out a project entitled CENSSS.

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Job description

There is an abundance of satellite data generated every day, which can be utilized to provide new services and applications for our society. The PhD fellow will work with either (1) on-board processing development (for example on FPGA, GPU, CPU) of Earth Observation sensor data, (2) deep learning on specific data sets (for example Copernicus data) or (3) data fusion of different types of data sets to provide new insight.

The specific project description will be developed together with the supervisor and the partners, depending on the skillset and interest of the PhD fellow. It is expected that the PhD fellow will work closely with one or more partners at CENSSS.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition is to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Master’s degree or equivalent in physics, electronics or related fields

A foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system

The PhD candidate must be eligible to obtain a “restricted” security clearance according to the Norwegian National Security Act (Lov om Nasjonal Sikkerhet, a.k.a. “Sikkerhetsloven”), i.e. preferably a citizen of Norway or a NATO country

Grade requirements:

The norm is as follows:

the average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system

the average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system

the Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language.

English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements: http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/application.html

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see:

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

Personal skills

Ability to take initiative and come up with new ideas to solve theoretical and practical problems

Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Good communication skills

We offer

Salary NOK 491 200 – 534 400 per year depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)

Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement

Vibrant international academic environment

Career development programmes

Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include:

Cover letter - statement of motivation and research interests

CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)

Copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records

Documentation of English proficiency

List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee

Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system (please follow the link “Apply for this job”). Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. We also want to have employees with diverse expertise, combinations of subjects, life experience and perspectives. We will make adjustments for employees who require this. 

If there are qualified applicants with special needs, gaps in their CVs or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview.

Contact information

For further information please contact: Professor Svein-Erik Hamran, e-mail: s.e.hamran@its.uio.no or or Stian Løvold e-mail: stian.lovold@its.uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Adviser Therese Ringvold, e-mail: therese.ringvold@mn.uio.no

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