Doctoral position in Literature in the National Research School “Culturally Empowering Education through Language and Literature”

 

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 Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion is one of the six departments at the Faculty of Humanities. The department has approximately 100 employees, 20 PhD students and 1,000 students. For more information about the department see: https://www.gu.se/en/literature-history-of-ideas-religion.

Research in Literary studies covers a wide range topics, from literary history to the contemporary period. The department has developed strong research areas including gender and literature, popular fiction, children's and youth literature, literary didactics, life writing, eco-criticism, and transmedial studies. Researchers explore Nordic and international literatures, including transcultural perspectives. The researchers participate actively in interdisciplinary areas such as digital humanities, medical humanities and environmental humanities.

In addition to PhD students in literary studies, the department host affiliated PhD students from the Center for Educational Science and Teacher Research. The department arranges a number of specialized seminars such as a “Literature and Didactic Research Seminar” and an interdisciplinary seminar on “Learning, Text, Language” (LTS).

Information about the research school CuEED-LL

The national research school “Culturally Empowering Education through Language and Literature” (CuEEd-LL) is funded by The Swedish Research Council during 2021–2026 and accepts nine PhD positions during the autumn 2021. CUEEd-LL is led by Jönköping University in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg, Malmö University and Stockholm University.

CuEEd-LL Research Themes

The overarching purpose of the CuEEd-LL research school is to strengthen teacher education by studying and developing culturally empowering education through language and literature. Regardless of their school placements, disciplines and teaching levels, all teachers must be competent in using language and literature to develop communicative practices and create inclusive environments in heterogenous educational contexts. CuEEd-LL’s research themes are informed by the fields of Southern Multilingualism and Diversities, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, and Decoloniality. These fields view language and literature as critical for shaping and articulating cultures and (inter)cultural understanding. With these fields as a point of departure, CuEEd-LL research aims at illuminating how language- and literature-based pedagogical interventions can culturally empower pupils and help them understand and confidently participate in complex and diverse cultural contexts.

Communication is a meaning-making enterprise that builds on the entanglement of resources from singular/multiple language modalities and embodiments: reading, writing, signing, seeing, listening, speaking, etc. Literature is also understood as communicative and an aesthetic and multilingual expression in different genres and media, that gives voice to human experiences and emotions. According to the current steering documents (in Sweden), practising language teachers shall adopt a holistic view of language and literature. The CuEEd-LL research school explores how language and literature can support cultural understanding, literacy, and core values in today’s digitised (Swedish) school. Focussing on the different school levels and subjects, the PhD candidates will investigate how language and literature are used in meaning-making, communication, and identity work. CuEEd-LL aims to support equitable, high-quality education and participation in a globalised and digitised world. We welcome applicants from various disciplinary backgrounds of relevance to teacher education who are interested in combining language and literature perspectives in their research. 

CuEEd-LL is interdisciplinary and involves several disciplines of relevance to language and literature studies. The candidates will be admitted into one of the following third-cycle subjects:

-        Pedagogy with the specialisation in language and literature (JU)
-        Swedish as a Second Language (GU)
-        Literary Studies (GU)
-        Language and Literature Didactics (MAU)
-        English (SU)
-        Bilingualism (SU)

The following lists possible examples of research themes that can be explored within CuEEd-LL:

• Language and literature in school and other educational contexts, and in teacher education;
• Culture through language and literature in different teacher education programmes;
• Opportunities and challenges of using language and literature in school and other educational contexts, and in teacher education;
• Historical and contemporary perspectives on multilingualism, literacy and literature;
• Reading and writing processes in children and adults;
• The impact of digital processes on communication, culture, and diversity in different fields of education.

CuEEd-LL constitutes a dynamic, multilingual and international research environment formed by senior researchers from five continents. CuEEd-LL plans to organise several retreats and a study trip to South Africa. Moreover, CuEEd-LL offers the following, collaboratively developed compulsory courses:

1. Culturally Empowering Education for a Global 21^st Century: Research and Practice (5 credits)
2. Decolonizing and Southern Theories: Implications for Swedish Education (7.5 credits)
3. Rethinking Methodology in Language and Literature Educational Research (7.5 credits)
4. Ethical Research Design for a Post-digital and Globalized Era (7.5 credits)
5. Guiding and Mentoring Practitioner Research (2.5 credits)

Job assignments

A doctoral (PhD) student is expected to conduct research and to contribute to the development of knowledge within the discipline. Expectations of a doctoral student include the capacity to develop independent ideas and communicate research results in oral and written form. The aim of the doctoral position is for the doctoral student to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to conduct research autonomously within Literature and Didactics, and to contribute to the development of knowledge within the discipline through the production of a scholarly thesis. Another aim is for the doctoral student to develop an ability to apply the acquired knowledge and skills within post-degree research or other qualified professional work.

Doctoral student will be expected to be physically present at the Department and actively interact in the programme environment, which includes active participation in the Department’s third-cycle and research seminars and the activities within the research school CuEEd-LL. While the Department's working language is Swedish, the PhD programme may be conducted partly in English. However, in order to be admitted to the doctoral program the applicant requires sufficient knowledge in Swedish and English to complete compulsory course elements and actively participate in seminars. Non-Swedish PhD students are expected to learn Swedish during their PhD programme. Doctoral theses may be written in Swedish or English. The University offers introductory courses in Swedish on an as-needed basis.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position, the applicant must meet both general and specific entry requirements. An applicant meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle (PhD) studies if he/she has obtained (Higher Education Ordinance Ch.7, Sec.39):

1. a degree at the second-cycle level (MA level, or equivalent),
   2. at least 240 higher education (university) credits, of which at least 60 must be at the second-cycle level, or
   3. equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways in Sweden or abroad.

The specific qualifications for postgraduate education in Literature requires at least 30 higher education credits in Literature at advanced level, of which at least 15 higher education credits consist of independent work (e.g., MA thesis) or equivalent knowledge. The applicant should, where relevant, motivate how the qualifications are equivalent to the general and specific credit requirements.

Assessment

Selection among applicants who meet the requirements for basic and special eligibility is based on the ability to successfully complete the education at the doctoral level.

Employment

Regulations for employment of doctoral students are given in SFS 1998:80. Only those who are admitted to third-cycle studies may be appointed to doctoral positions. Those appointed to doctoral positions will primarily devote themselves to their studies. The initial appointment may apply for no longer than one year. An appointment may be renewed for no more than two years at a time. The total employment period may not exceed the time corresponding to full-time studies for four years. The position includes teaching at the teacher training program  20% of a full-time post over the course of study. The appointment will be extended accordingly.

Type of employment: 4 years
Extent: 100 %
Location: The Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion, University of Gothenburg
First day of employment: 2022-02-01

Salaries for doctoral students are regulated by a local agreement at the University.

Appointment procedure

The appointment procedure involves two stages:

1) A shortlist is made based on material included in the application. 
2) The shortlisted candidates will be called to an interview.

For further information regarding the position

Questions regarding the PhD position.

Anna Nordenstam, Professor in Comparative Literature, anna.nordenstam@lir.gu.se
Jong Ho, HR administrator, jong.ho@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

https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

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.

Please enclose the following documents with the application:

1. A personal letter in which you explain why you are applying to the position and reflect on the progress which you consider can be traced in your degree projects. Here you should also, if relevant, motivate how your qualifications are equivalent to the general and specific credit requirements. If it is evident from the certificates that it took you a very long time to complete the degree projects, you may wish to comment on this fact. This text may not exceed 500 words and may be written in Swedish or English.
   
   
2. Curriculum vitae / CV containing contact information, education, work experience and other relevant qualifications.
   
   
3. Degree projects (from second cycle and first cycle, if any) and any publications you find relevant. You may submit up to five texts excluding the degree projects (which should also be attached as a pdf); any additional texts can be listed in a separate document. Submitted texts will be assessed primarily based on the following criteria: originality, difficulty of the topic addressed, and precision in the use of methods and the overall presentation of the work.
   
   
4. Degree certificates and/or a certificate of enrolment from Ladok, or equivalent system, specifying your completed coursework. The certificates must demonstrate that you meet the general entry requirements for third-cycle studies as well as the specific entry requirements specified in the respective programme syllabus https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/digitalAssets/1576/1576434_asp-fd-litteraturvetenskap-2015-eng.pdf
   
   
5. A description of your intended thesis project. This description should identify the purpose and aim of the project, the problem(s) addressed, material that will be used, and how the project relates to previous research. The project draft should also include a discussion on which theories and methods you may utilise. The project must be in connection to the area of CuEED-LL research themes. The draft will be assessed based on the following criteria: originality, scholarly relevance and rigor, and feasibility. The draft can include a preliminary outline or list of different phases and components of the thesis project, as well as a general timetable for the project. The draft may not exceed 2500 words (including notes and references).
   
   
6. References

Closing date: 2021-10-15

 

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

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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Funded PhD position in Swedish as a second language

 

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.

Job assignments

The successful candidate is expected to devote his or her time primarily to the completion of obligatory course work and the writing of a doctoral dissertation. He or she may, however, undertake a limited amount of teaching, administration or research not directly connected to his/her dissertation topic.

General entry requirements

To meet the basic entry requirements of doctoral programmes at the University of Gothenburg, applicants must have obtained a second-cycle degree, have completed studies of at least 240 higher education credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, have completed a corresponding programme in some other country or be able to demonstrate the possession of equivalent qualifications.

Specific entry requirements, Swedish as a second language: At least 120 higher education credits in Swedish as a second language, Nordic languages, General and/or Applied linguistics are required for admission to the third-cycle programme. At least 30 credits must be from the advanced level courses and include a research paper of at least 15 credits. Applicants must have good reading skills in the languages necessary for the completion of obligatory course work and in order to be able to participate actively in department seminars.

Assessment

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctoral level are given in Higher Education Ordinance, SFS 1998: 80.

Employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 4 years
Basis: 100%
Location: Department of Swedish, University of Gothenburg
First day of employment: 2022-02-01

For further information regarding the position

Sofie Johansson, Associate professor in Swedish as a Second Language, +46 31 786 4203 (sofie.johansson@svenska.gu.se)

Stina Ericsson, Director of postgraduate studies, (stina.ericsson@svenska.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

https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

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.

See also the document Practical information to applicants: 

https://www.gu.se/en/swedish/practical-information-to-applicants-for-phd-position-in-swedish-as-a-second-language

 

Closing date: Friday, October 1 at 24:00 is the last time to send in the application.

 

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

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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Project Assistant in The Department of Marine Sciences

 

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.

Project Assistant

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 programs attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The Department of Marine Sciences at the University is Sweden's most complete environment for marine research and marine education, and is one of only a few such organizations in Europe.

 

Tasks

We are looking for a person who will be responsible for processing ADCP data from an Offshore Sensing Sailbuoy. The ideal candidate must possess a high degree of maturity and is capable of understanding technical documents, communicating with industrial partners, capable of independent problem solving, efficient at creating clear reproducible Python code that processes large ADCP datasets from raw to science quality and is able to communicate their work in the form of written manuals and presentations. The candidate must be able to plan, coordinate and carry out their work within predefined deadlines and continuously adapt their plans according to the outcomes of their work.

 

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Configuration of Sailbuoy ADCP
• Determine the optimal sampling sequence according to multiple sensors on a Sailbuoy
• Able to process real-time ADCP data to a readable format for a science audience to ensure sensor functionality
• Post-processing of the ADCP data to the format required for scientific research
• Presentation of example process data with expected outputs of manuals and PowerPoint presentations

 

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Marine Science is required.
• Experience in physical oceanography, with an understanding of the complex hydrography and transport processes in the oceanic mixed layer. The candidate and must show experience of data analysis from autonomous surface vehicles.
• Written and oral communication skills including ability to write scientific articles and give scientific presentations.
• Detailed knowledge of the functionality of an Offshore Sensing Sailbuoy. It is preferable if the candidate is able to pilot a Sailbuoy and understands the platforms’ movements in the water and its data collection procedure.
• Must be familiar Python coding language, be able to read raw data formats and produce scientific quality output. The candidate will must be able to produce clear, reproducible code.
• Excellent communication skills in speech and writing in English is essential.

 

 

Terms of employment

First day of employment: As soon as possible and by appointment.

The employment is limited to four months full time from starting date.

You will enjoy a full range of holiday and travel benefits as well as national accident and business travel insurance.

 

Last day for application

21 September 2021

 

The application must contain

CV with education, training and work experiences list.

A document that explains why you are interested in this job.

 

Information

For further information, please contact Professor Sebastiaan Swart, email: sebastiaan.swart@marine.gu.se.

 

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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Researcher in The Institute of Clinical Sciences

 

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 Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Surgery at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg invites applications for a researcher position in cancer research, with placement in Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine at the Sahlgrenska Cancer Center. The research group has a strong desire to generate novel targets for cancer therapy and translate basic research findings into new and innovative clinical trials.

Job assignments

As a researcher will you study copper metabolism and its impact on redox metabolism in the progression of cancer using advanced animal models and cell culture. The ultimate goal is to improve prevention and treatment of solid cancers including breast cancer, lung cancer or melanoma. The position contains a lot of laboratory work, problem solving as well as implementing new techniques in the laboratory, especially regarding the investigation of copper metabolism. The position requires to work independently as well as in collaboration with both national and international colleagues. Identifying and setting-up relevant new collaborations is also expected for a successful project. The researcher will also be required to teach and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the lab. Ability to work in a collaborative environment is a requirement.

Qualifications

The applicant must have a PhD degree in a field in relevant subject such as cancer therapy or tumor biology and medicine is compulsory for the position. The successful candidate should have a strong background in the field of redox biology and cancer progression and metastasis models. Other requirements are extensive practical laboratory experience, extensive experience in working with both in-vitro and in-vivo cancer models, molecular biology techniques such as Western blot and qPCR, and cancer-related assays.

The candidate should also have strong knowledge in the analysis of various biomedical databases (clinical trials databases; TCGA, cBioPortal, UniPorot etc.). Having advanced microscopy techniques is beneficial. The candidate should also be able to work in close collaboration with other lab members, and have experience in teaching graduate and under-graduate students. Meriting is strong self-discipline, problem-solution oriented workstyle, organizational skills and good communicative and interpersonal team skills. It is understood that the applicant masters scientific writing in English and has good general communication skills in English.

Following the qualitative overall assessment of skills and proficiency, applicants will be selected who are expected to have the best prerequisites for implementing and developing current tasks as well as contributing to a positive development of the scientific group.

Employment

The employment is limited (temporary) for 12 months, 100 % of full-time and is placed at The Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Department of Surgery. Starting date; As soon as possible

For further information regarding the position

If you have questions regarding the position please contact Associate Senior Lecturer, Volkan Sayin: phone; +46 31 786 6971, e-mail; volkan.sayin@gu.se or Professor/Department Chair Eva Angenete; e-mail: eva.angenete@gu.se, phone; +46 31 343 8410

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
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

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. The applicant is asked to provide a cover letter describing why the position has been applied for, future research plans and qualifications in relation to the advertised position, a detailed CV, a list of publications and two references with names and addresses. 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: 2021-09-23

 

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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Researcher in The Institute of Biomedicine

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 Institute of Biomedicine is involved in both research and education. In both of these areas, we focus on fundamental knowledge of the living cell – what it consists of, how it works, how its function is directed by the genetic material, and how it interacts with various kinds of micro-organisms. Using this knowledge, we try to elucidate the causes of diseases, and find new ways to diagnose and treat them.

The Institute is composed of the following four departments:

• The Department of Infectious Diseases
• The Department of Microbiology and Immunology
• The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• The Department of Laboratory Medicine

At present, the institute has about 360 employees and approximately 440 million SEK in total assets.

The position within the research group led by Professor Joakim Larsson, Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute for Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The focus of the research group is on antibiotic resistance, particularly the role of the external environment. The group consists of 1 professor, 2 associate professors, 7 postdoctoral fellows/researchers as well as student on different levels. (https://www.gu.se/en/biomedicine/about-us/department-of-infectious-diseases/joakim-larsson-group). Larsson also leads the Centre of Antibiotic Resistance Research at University of Gothenburg (CARe; www.gu.se/en/care) with more than 100 active researchers. The group has extensive collaboration with other universities, nationally and internationally. The research is interdisciplinary and has significant funding through e.g. the Swedish Research Councils VR and Formas and regional health care (ALF-VGR).

Job assignments

The researcher will be responsible for exploring the recent origins of antibiotic resistance genes using bioinformatics and comparative genomics. The work involve both planning, execution of the analyses and writing of scientific articles.

Qualifications

PhD in a relevant subject. Extensive experience with bioinformatics, particularly comparative genomics analyses for identification of the evolutionary history of bacterial genes. In-depth experience with research on antibiotic resistance. In-depth experience with relevant software and excellent programming skills. Excellent scientific publication record with relevant articles in relation to the time passed since the applicant´s PhD exam. Excellent ability to communicate science in spoken as well as written English.

Employment

The employment is part time 50% and temporary, 1 year, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.

For further information regarding the position

Please contact Professor Joakim Larsson, e-mail: joakim.larsson@fysiologi.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
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

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: 2021-09-27

The application should contain:

• Proof of completed PhD

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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Associate Researcher in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology

 

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.

A 4-month full time position is available within the research group led by Ali Harandi, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute for Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The overarching objective of the research activities in the group is systems analysis of responses to human vaccines and pathogens using cutting edge omics technology to understand the mode of action of vaccines and to discover biomarkers of immunity to human pathogens.

Job assignments

The development of novel vaccines may be facilitated by a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of action of vaccines or their individual components as they pertain to their interaction with the immune system. Recent developments in omics technologies powered by systems biology approaches have begun to improve our understanding on how pathogens and vaccines interrogate the host system at molecular level. The research group is currently involved in several European Commission-funded collaborative projects with the main objective to improve our understanding of vaccine mechanisms of action. The research is done by employing conventional immunological methods combined with cutting-edge omics technologies.

The Associate Researcher is expected to carry out experiments and analyze data. The job involves conducting experiments on human serum samples, collected after vaccination, related to miRNA profiling, evaluating antibody avidity and studying immunoglobulin allotypes.

Qualifications

A Master of Science degree with documented hands on experience and expertise in molecular biology, specifically the Bio-Layer Interferometry technology as well as techniques for studying circulating miRNA and human immunoglobulin allotypes. The successful candidate will also have excellent lab skills and documented ability to work successfully in a research group.

Employment

Fixed-term employment 4 months, 100% at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.

For further information regarding the position

Please contact docent, senior researcher Ali Harandi, phone +4631-786 6229, mail ali.harandi@microbio.gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives

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: 2021-09-27

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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Senior Lecturer in professional development, combined with employment as specialist doctor/chief physician

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 Institute of Biomedicine has broad and extensive research and teaching activities with focus on the living cell, how it works and how it interacts with its environment. The research conducted ranges from analysis of the cell's smallest components to the development of clinical methodology in close interaction with the healthcare system. This breadth is also reflected in our teaching in the pharmacist, physician, dentist, nurse and biomedical analyst programs. The department teaches subjects such as cell biology, clinical chemistry, genetics, pathology, anatomy, histology, microbiology and infectious diseases.  More information about the Institute can be found on our webpage: https://www.gu.se/en/biomedicine

Subject area

 Professional development

Subject area description

Professional development for medical students covers training for and acquisition of the skills required by a licensed doctor in addition to medical knowledge. In Göteborg, these skills include the ability to communicate and self-reflect, leadership and collaborative skills, consideration of ethical, human rights and gender issues and development of a critical scientific approach.

Job assignments

The assignment includes leading the development of teaching and examination within the area of professional development during the first five semesters of the new 6-year medical training program that starts autumn 2021. During a transitional period, the assignment also includes continued co-ordination and development of the subject in the old 5.5-year program. The assignment also includes teaching within the subject areas of professional development and infectious diseases. The successful applicant will also contribute to the education of course leaders with regards to learning outcomes, teaching activities and examinations of professional development, and coordinate with other training programs at the Sahlgrenska Academy.

The holder of the position is also expected to perform research in the area of infectious diseases and/or the subjects within professional development. The position also includes teaching and supervision of postgraduate students and administrative tasks.

This is a combined position, where the holder also will perform clinical duties at the infectious diseases clinic, Område 2, at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for employment as a teacher are stated in Chapter 4 (Section 4) of the Higher Education Ordinance and the University of Gothenburg's own employment regulations. The eligibility requirements are a doctoral degree in infectious medicine, professional development or another subject that the employer finds relevant, as well as demonstrated pedagogical skills within the areas of professional development in the medical training program.

The holder of the position must also have a license to practice medicine in Sweden (läkarlegitimation) and a specialist education in treatment of infectious diseases.

According to Higher Education Act, Chapter 3, Section 8, a combined position can only be held by someone who fulfils the qualifications for both positions.

Assessment

Assessment criteria for employment as a teacher are stated in Chapter 4 (Section 4) of the Higher Education Ordinance and the University of Gothenburg's own employment regulations. The primary criteria for assessment will be pedagogical skills. When assessing pedagogical skills, special consideration will be given to skills in course development and development of different forms of examination within the area of professional development in the medical training program, as well as experience of coordination between different areas of teaching.  Knowledge of leadership theory and teaching and learning in higher education is also valued.

The second criterion for assessment will be scientific skills. When assessing scientific skills, special emphasis will be placed on quality and originality of the research, the ability to plan and lead research and the ability to communicate science with the surrounding society.  

Administrative skills, especially experience of leadership and coordination assignments, will also be taken into account in the evaluation. Documented experience of collaboration and coordination with other disciplines and organizations outside the university, for example health care organizations, is also a valuable qualification.

Applicants who do not have a higher education pedagogical education from the University of Gothenburg are expected to undergo such education or to have equivalent qualifications from another University validated within one year of starting employment. 

Employment

The employment is a full time permanent post and is located at The Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment is by agreement. 

For further information:

Marianne Quiding Järbrink, deputy head
+ 46 31 786 6215                  
marianne.quiding@microbio.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

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. Applications must follow the layout of the recommendations for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions:

https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/sahlgrenskaakademin/anstallning-personal/lararrekrytering/Ansokan/?languageId=100001&skipSSOCheck=true

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. Please note in particular that the following documents must accompany the application:

- PhD certificate (in Swedish or English)
- Qualification as registered medical practioner
- Qualification as specialist in treatment of infectious diseases
- A maximum of 10 selected scientific publications that the applicant wants to refer to (in full text)
- Other certificates /proof /rating proving the applicant's qualifications

Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be mailed in three copies to:
University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
SE 405 30 Göteborg
SWEDEN

The reference number of the application, PAR 2021/908, should be clearly stated when mailing complementary documents. 

Closing date: September 27, 2021

 

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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Postdoc­toral Re­searcher on re­gister-based crim­in­o­lo­gical research

 

The Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki, invites applications for the position of

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

for a two-year, full-time, fixed-term period starting 13 September 2021 (or as agreed).

The appointee will work at the Institute of Criminology and Legal Policy (KRIMO) in the research group of associate professor Antti Latvala. Latvala’s research utilizes nationwide register data from Finland and Sweden and family-based, genetically informed research designs, as well as other quasi-experimental methods to study criminality, mental health, and related factors. The appointee will contribute to a beginning project examining effects of parental incarceration on offspring mental health, criminality and developmental outcomes, or other criminality-related research projects. The appointee is expected to publish the results in top-level international peer reviewed scientific journals. The projects may include collaboration with researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.

The position of a postdoctoral researcher is typically held for three to five years after the completion of a doctoral degree. The aim of the position is to encourage the appointee to further their skills and gain more experience to prepare them for an academic career. In addition to research, the duties include teaching and other tasks. Teaching tasks can account for up to 5% of the annual working time and take place in the context of the Bachelor and Master’s programs in Social Research, Faculty of Social Sciences. Other tasks may include contributing to ongoing projects in the research group as well as preparing grant applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

The appointee needs to hold a doctoral degree in (Quantitative) Social Sciences, Criminology, Psychology, Epidemiology/Public Health, or other relevant field; have strong quantitative methods skills and an excellent command of written English as demonstrated by published studies in peer-reviewed journals, and have experience working with large-scale quantitative datasets. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to be highly motivated to pursue an academic career.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. The annual gross salary range will be approx. € 41,000 – 50,000, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. In addition, University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and opportunities for professional development. Further information at www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers. The appointee is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The Faculty of Social Sciences provides assistance in relocation. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents. Please compile all documents as a single pdf file.

1) A curriculum vitae, clearly indicating type and level of qualifications.
2) A list of publications (please indicate three most important publications to be considered for the position).
3) A statement (max 1 page) explaining the applicant’s motivation to apply for the position and how his/her expertise would productively contribute to research on intergenerational effects in criminology or other criminality-related topic.
4) A summary (max. 2 pages) of the applicant’s scholarly activities including: summary of previous original research, academic networks and collaboration, disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities, success in obtaining research funding, and other relevant details.
5) Names and contact details for 1-2 references (please note that recommendation letters are not to be submitted at this stage).

For instructions about preparing the CV and list of publications, please see www2.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-social-sciences/faculty/applying-for-teaching-and-research-positions.

Please submit your application through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply for job. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their application via the SAP HR portal, https://saphr.it.helsinki.fi/irj/portal. The application period closes on 15 August, 2021.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information about the positions and the research project may be obtained from associate professor Antti Latvala (antti.latvala@helsinki.fi), https://researchportal.helsinki.fi/en/persons/antti-latvala.

In case you need support with the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi.

The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. In international university rankings, the University of Helsinki typically ranks among the top 100. The University of Helsinki seeks solutions for global challenges and creates new ways of thinking for the best of humanity. Through the power of science, the University has contributed to society, education and welfare since 1640.

The Faculty of Social Sciences is Finland’s leading research and education institution in the social sciences, and also the most diverse in terms of its disciplines. In several research fields the Faculty belongs to the top 50 in the international rankings. The Faculty has a strong international profile both in research and teaching programmes. The number of academic staff stands at 350. Each year the faculty awards some 350 Bachelor’s degrees, 400 Master’s degrees, and more than 40 doctoral degrees. For more information on the Faculty of Social Sciences, please visit www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-social-sciences.

Due date

15.08.2021 23:59 EEST

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Postdoc­toral Re­searcher in Evol­u­tion­ary Eco­logy

 

Postdoctoral Researcher in anticipatory, within and across generations, stress responses

HiLIFE, Helsinki Institute of Life Science (www.helsinki.fi/hilife) , at the University of Helsinki, is one of the leading life science research institutes in the Nordics. It builds on existing strengths and new recruits and partnerships to create an attractive international environment where today’s grand challenges in health and environment are solved together.

HiLIFE supports outstanding research and generation of innovations across the University’s campuses within partner faculties and its own units, the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), the Institute of Biotechnology and Neuroscience Center.

HiLIFE also coordinates research infrastructures in life sciences and provides research-based interdisciplinary training. HiLIFE has a staff of more than 650 diverse scientists and support personnel. The budget exceeds 60 M€ of which about 65% is external competed research funding.

The Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences invites applications for a

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

in an integrative project to address the role of within and across-generation plasticity in stress tolerance for a fixed term of two years. There will be a trial period of six months in the beginning.

The post doc will join the Life-history Evolution Research Group (http://www.helsinki.fi/life-history-evolution) led by Associate Professor Marjo Saastamoinen. The research group of M. Saastamoinen is also part of the Research Centre for Ecological Change (www.helsinki.fi/rec) and the Research Programme of Organismal and Evolutionary Biology at the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Thus the post doc will thus have an opportunity to interact within the dynamic and highly international research environments at University of Helsinki.

The starting date is 1.11.2021, but a later starting date can be negotiated.

The overreaching aim of the project is to understand the role of anticipatory plastic responses to environmental stress, both within and across generations, using the Glanville fritillary butterfly as a study organism. The project builds on an on-going work (in collaboration with Dr Vicencio Oostra at University of Liverpool, UK) indicating that both individual’s own developmental conditions and those experienced by its mother shape its phenotype. Furthermore, epigenetic and transcriptomic analyses suggest that within- and transgenerational responses are mediated by distinct pathways.

We are now seeking a post doc to continue this project in order to understand the potential adaptive and anticipatory nature of stress responses and/or the impact of paternal condition in the trans-generational stress responses. The successful candidate will participate in planning and conducting experiment(s), analyse the phenotypic (and genomic transcriptomic and/or ATAC-sequencing) data, and lead the writing of the resulting manuscript(s). There is also potential for analysing part of the existing data prior obtaining own results. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong background in evolutionary ecology and experimental approaches. If interested in combining phenotypic experiments with genomic analyses, then demonstrable experience in bioinformatic analyses of genomic data are also expected.

The successful applicant should have completed a PhD in evolutionary ecology or a related field, and have strong statistical (and bioinformatics) skills. We seek candidates with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to conceive, execute and complete research projects, and to think independently and creatively. The post doc will work as a part of a team and thus good social skills are also required.

For more information, contact assoc. prof. Marjo Saastamoinen by email: marjo.saastamoinen@helsinki.fi

The salary of the successful candidate will be based on level 5 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The starting salary will be ca. 3300–3800 euros/month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.

Application should include the following documents as a single pdf file: motivational letter (max 1 page), CV (max 2 pages) and publication list. Include also contact information of two persons who can provide a reference letter based on request.

Please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply link. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via the SAP HR portal. The deadline for submitting the application is 20 August 2021.

In case you need technical support with the recruitment system, please contact rekrytointi(at)helsinki.fi.

The University of Helsinki, founded in 1640, is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The university has an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The International Staff Services office assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland. The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences is the largest research and teaching unit in biosciences in Finland and situated at the Viikki campus.

To find more about us, please visit:
https://www2.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-biological-and-environmental-scie...
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Due date

20.08.2021 23:59 EEST

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Postdoc­toral re­searcher on ´Smart land use policy for sustainable urb­an­iz­a­tion`

 

The University of Helsinki is among the leading multidisciplinary research universities in the world. In addition to its 11 faculties, the University includes several independent institutes, some of which are jointly operated with other universities. The University of Helsinki has an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members, and it offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development.

The Sustainable Urban Systems research group, led by Assistant Professor Sanna Ala-Mantila, is affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-biological-and-environmental-sciences) and Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-institute-of-sustainability-science). Recently established and growing research group focuses on the ecological and social sustainability of human behaviour in urban context. The Sustainable Urban Systems research group (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/sustainable-urban-systems) is seeking for a

1 YEAR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER on the project ‘Smart land use policy for sustainable urbanization’ + possibility for 2 year extension

The selected applicant will study the socioeconomic segregation and relocation patterns in Finnish urban areas. The research is funded by The Strategic Research Council (SRC) at the Academy of Finland and is related to the SMARTLAND-project (“Smart land use policy for sustainable urbanization”, https://smartland.fi/). Other partners in the consortium are Aalto University, University of Turku, and Finnish Meteorological Institute, and the appointee will work closely in collaboration with researchers from the above-mentioned organizations, as well as with the international collaborators of the project.

The project is focused on identifying and understanding the interlinkages between land use policies and the possible segregated development of neighborhoods, relocation decisions of different types of households and housing market developments. The main goal of the postdoctoral researcher is to assess the potentials of land use policy tools and practices, and their combinations, in preventing negative segregation in urban areas. The analyses will be conducted at the detailed neighborhood level, using micro-level register-based data and GIS-data from various sources, and advanced statistical models will be used to analyze the effects of policies.

The appointee shall have completed an applicable doctoral degree before the start of the employment. The position requires the ability and motivation to conduct independent scientific research, and good oral and written proficiency in English. The candidate must also have demonstrated experience in publishing papers in international peer-reviewed journals.

Applications are expected from researchers interested in multidisciplinary research with a doctoral degree in fields such as urban studies, economics, human geography, engineering or social sciences. Also, applicants from purely quantitative backgrounds, such as statistics, geoinformatics or similar are warmly welcomed, if their thematic research interests are aligned with the project. Experience in working with large datasets, using advanced statistical methods and GIS-data are considered essential assets.

The starting date is preferably no later than September 2021, also August is possible. The salary will be based on level 5 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system applied in Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The salary range will be €3,100–3,600 per month, depending on the merits and experience of the appointee. There will be a six-month trial period for the position.

Please attach the following documents as a single pdf file:
1) CV with publications
2) Application letter describing your research interests, experience and motivation and research plan for this postdoctoral period (2 pages)

The application must be submitted as one PDF file through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Applicants employed by the University of Helsinki must submit their application through the SAP HR portal (https://saphr.it.helsinki.fi/irj/portal). The closing date for applications is 8 of August 2021.

Further information on the position may be obtained from assistant professor Sanna Ala-Mantila, sanna.ala-mantila(at)helsinki.fi.

Technical support for using the recruitment system: rekrytointi(at)helsinki.fi.

Due date

08.08.2021 23:59 EEST

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