Research Engineer in Ultrafast Laser Technology

 

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The Division of Atomic Physics is a part of the Department of Physics at Lund University. In our workplace teachers, researchers, post-doctoral fellows and PhD students work together with other staff within the division. Together we are 45 employees and we are a division where our supportive and collegial work environment is valued. The Division of Atomic Physics is also part of the Lund Laser Centre (LLC), the largest unit in the Nordic countries within the field of lasers and optics and a European Large-Scale Infrastructure. A spearhead of the LLC is the Lund High-Power Laser Facility, which includes several state-of-the-art femtosecond laser systems. At the High-Power Laser Facility, research is performed on the generation and application of extremely short light pulses.

The division of Atomic Physics hosts the High-Power Laser Facility, which includes several state-of-the-art femtosecond laser systems:

1. A 40 TW titanium-sapphire laser system, which will be replaced in 2022 by an Optical Parametric CPA (OPCPA) laser system delivering CEP-stable pulses with less than 10 fs duration at a central wavelength of 850 nm with two separate outputs: one with a repetition rate of 100 Hz and 50 mJ per pulse, and one with a repetition rate of 10 Hz and 250 mJ per pulse.
2. A state-of-the-art phase stabilized titanium-sapphire CPA system, emitting up to 5 mJ, 20 fs pulses at 3 kHz repetition rate. The central wavelength and the spectral bandwidth are tunable around 800 nm.
3. A 40 fs, 10 mJ kHz titanium-sapphire laser used to drive an electron diffraction set-up.
4. A CEP phase-stabilized, 850 nm, 7 fs, 200 kHz, 20 mJ, laser system based on optical parametric chirped pulse amplification, with a mid-IR laser option at 1.8 mm.
5. An ytterbium-doped CPA laser, with tunable repetition rate (1-200 kHz), emitting 170 fs at 1030 nm with up to 1 mJ pulse energy (below 5 kHz).

Presently, a research engineer assures the maintenance and upgrade of our largest laser system, while the other systems are being operated on a daily basis mainly by PhD students and postdocs. Our aim is to ensure the operation, maintenance and continuous upgrade of our present and future laser systems, as well as to provide technical support to users at our laser facility. For these reasons, we open a position as research engineer in ultrafast laser technology.

Work duties
As research engineer you will work together with the present research engineer and be in charge of the maintenance, safe operation and continuous upgrade of the laser systems at the Lund High-Power Laser Facility. You will work with implementation and development of temporal/spatial diagnostics, carrier-envelope phase stabilization, control/automation of optical devices and equipment, and, in general, research and development in advanced laser setups.

As a research engineer, you will work in close collaboration with PhD students and postdocs on optics and lasers at the High-Power Laser Facility. You will support external users during national/international experimental campaigns. Competence development such as participating in research projects can be up to 10% of the position.

Qualifications
A requirement for the employment is expertise in laser physics and ultrafast optics as well as experience with femtosecond lasers.

• A Master degree (or equivalent) in Physics, with Optics specialty, or in Photonics
• Several years hands-on experience with amplified femtosecond laser systems.
• Experience of problem solving in connection with operation an service of highpower/femtosecond laser systems.
• Ability to work dynamically in a team with other occupational groups such as Researchers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience and ability to carry out several projects in parallel.
• Good knowledge in written and spoken English.

Other merits

• A PhD degree in Physics, Optics or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in ray tracing, mechanical design, vacuum techniques, control/automation software and/or electronics are additional merits. 

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the work within the division, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
Permanent position, 100 %. Probationary employment might be applied.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

The Department of Physics is with a staff of about 350 scientists and educators one of the largest departments within Lund University. There are seven research divisions and a number of research centra within the department. The research activities at the department cover a broad spectrum of modern physics. www.fysik.lu.se/english.

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Type of employment	Permanent position
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	As soon as possible
Salary	Monthly salary
Number of positions	1
Working hours	100 %
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2021/3319
Contact	Jörgen Larsson, +46462223099
Union representative	OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62 SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
Published	29.Nov.2021
Last application date	20.Jan.2022 11:59 PM CET

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Postdoctor in Immuno-oncology

 

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The postdoctoral position is within the research group of Assoc. Prof. Kristina Lundberg, who has a strong network of national and international collaborators among both basic science and clinical researchers. Kristina Lundberg is furthermore associated with CREATE Health, a Strategic Center for Translational Cancer Research (www.createhealth.lth.se) with a track record for rapid implementation of results from cancer research into clinical applications.

The research group is part of the Department of Immunotechnology with focus on advanced technology development and biomedical research. Main research areas include immuno-oncology, biomarker research and hypersensitization. Advanced technologies are employed within the department including spatial omics, transcriptomics, large-scale mass spectrometry-based proteomics, multi-parameter flow cytometry, affinity proteomics, phage display, and associated bioinformatics. In addition, we provide genomics and proteomics services, and our antibody development platform has been integrated into SciLifeLab’s Drug Discovery and Development Platform.

The department is also responsible for several student courses and we offer high quality education at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The department of Immunotechnology has a strong history of entrepreneurship and several companies have derived from the department. Additionally, the department is part of the CanFaster doctoral and postdoctoral programme, a programme within cancer research and entrepreneurship that is co-funded by the EU. The application of advanced technologies to solve complex biomedical challenges has taken the department to the forefront in several research areas.

Subject description
Immuno-oncological treatment methods have revolutionized cancer therapy in recent years, based on the tremendous effects seen in some patients. The research focus of the position is to explore immune cells in urological cancer and based on their role in the disease utilize them for clinical purposes. This can involve e.g. biomarker discovery to predict survival or treatment response as well as identification and exploration of novel targets to stimulate an effective immune response against cancer. The research will mainly be focused on T-cells and myeloid cells and based on both fresh and preserved patient samples. Methods and technologies that are to be employed include e.g. spatial omics, flow cytometry and functional in vitro assays. Depending on project progression there will be possibilities to perform research all the way frombiomarker/target discovery, to functional studies and beyond, using antibodies developed against identified targets.

Work duties
The main duties involved in a postdoctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

In addition to performing research within the subject area, work duties may include:

• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Applying for external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to tasks mentioned above as well as to other tasks in relation to the department

Qualification requirements
Appointment to a postdoctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the area of immuno-oncology/immunology/tumor biology, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• PhD in immuno-oncology/immunology or possibly tumor biology
• Documented knowledge in immunology, preferably focused on human T-cells and/or myeloid cells  
• Experience in primary cell work including e.g. tissue and/or cell handling, cell culturing, flow cytometry, spatial profiling (IHC/IF/GeoMx etc) and/or other cell related work
• Very good communication skills and very good oral and written proficiency in English
• Strong publication record

Assessment criteria and other qualifications
We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual to this career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research
• Teaching skills
  
  Additional assessment criteria:
• High level of competence related to the requirements stated above
• Knowledge within the field of immuno-oncology/cancer immunotherapy
• Experience of spatial profiling using e.g. the GeoMx technology
• Experience of setting up functional assays based on immunological cells
• Experience of flow cytometry
• Ability to summarize and present scientific data, both orally and in writing (in English).
• Experience in analysing quantitative omics data, using biostatistical methods, independently or in collaboration with bioinformaticians
• Experience in using R or Python for analysis purposes

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the research group and within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

The position entails flexible hours within the annual working hours and may involve occasional travelling abroad.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008 or 19 November 2021. (Applied to employments entered into after the entry into force 2022-02-01).

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and should include:

• Résumé/CV, including a list of publications, A general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages)
• Contact information of at least two references
• Copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
• Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis before the call is completed, do not wait with your application

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

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Type of employment	Temporary position longer than 6 months
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	As soon as possible, according to agreement
Salary	Månadslön
Number of positions	1
Working hours	100
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2021/4115
Contact	Kristina Lundberg, +46462224323
Union representative	SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66 SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64 OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
Published	16.Dec.2021
Last application date	19.Jan.2022 11:59 PM CET

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Doctoral position: Human-AI Teaming in Healthcare and Aviation

 

The team of researchers at the Chair of Work and Organizational Psychology (Prof. Gudela Grote) strive to advance theory on the impact of artificial intelligence / machine-learning-based technologies (AI) on team collaboration (Human-AI Teaming) and to develop viable and future-oriented solutions for practice.

Project background

In this position, you will collaborate closely with other researchers and our industry partners in healthcare and aviation, two high-risk industries where the careful consideration of the effects of human-AI teaming is particularly important. The research undertaken in this position is part of the National Research Program on Digital Transformation (NRP77) https://www.nfp77.ch/en/, a funding program that promotes impactful research with high visibility in both the scientific community and in practice.

Job description

More specifically, you will have the unique opportunity to work with two large data sets that have been collected as part of the ongoing program in healthcare already (survey and team interaction data on the cognitive, affective, and behavioral underpinnings of human-AI teaming). Additionally, you will be able to develop your own research questions on the topic of human-AI teaming in other high-risk environments such as aviation.

Your profile

We are looking for…

• a team player with the ability to also work independently,
• with an above average master’s degree in (organizational / social / cognitive) psychology or related subjects,
• with a strong sense of curiosity and passion about the topic,
• with a solid knowledge of empirical research, ideally with experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods (particularly in field experiments and interaction analysis),
• with knowledge of statistics and statistical software programs such as Stata, SPSS, or R,
• stamina and excellent organizational / project management skills,
• excellent communications skills in English (to write scientific papers and to present at international conferences),
• good communication skills in German (mainly to analyze the data and communicate with industry partners)
• motivation in creating impact not only in the scientific but also in the practice community.

We offer

• the opportunity to work on a PhD thesis in the promising domain of human-AI teaming, within a high-visibility, high-impact research program, and at one of the most prestigious universities in Europe,
• the possibility to get engaged in the international research community and present at international conferences and publish with members of the research team in leading journals,
• the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners and renowned organizations, which are normally hard to access,
• the possibility to contribute to teaching activities at the Chair of Work and Organizational Psychology,
• excellent working conditions to complete a PhD thesis and flexible work arrangements
• provision of training as well as developmental support from experienced scholars, and
• support for translating research findings for practice as part of the NRP77 knowledge transfer activities.

We offer flexibility regarding the starting date (ideally Summer 2022). The position is initially funded for one year, with the view to fund a maximum of four years to finish a PhD at the ETH Zürich.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your online application by January 31, 2022 with the following documents:

1. Cover letter (describing your motivation for the position and why you strive to complete a PhD, prior research experience, and other relevant qualifications),
2. Detailed CV
3. Transcripts of all degrees (German or English)
4. Contact information for two professional references (current Professors or mentors) that we may contact if shortlisted for the position.
5. Writing sample (e.g., Master thesis (if available, otherwise Bachelor thesis), conference paper)

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications sent by e-mail or post will not be considered.

Further information about our group can be found on our website www.wop.ethz.ch.

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

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Research Assistant in Energy and Climate Economics

 

The Chair of Energy and Climate Economics invites applications for a position as Resarch Assistant, formally as a Scientific Assistant I.

Job description

You will support multiple research projects at the Chair. One core project will be to build new climate change impact functions which summarize how a changing climate affects different sectors and the macroeconomy. You will support this work through tasks including detailed and extensive literature review and synthesis, data collection, data management, and data analysis.

Other tasks may include (but are not limited to) the collection, processing and analysis of spatial and tabular data and/or assisting in coding of modeling for other research projects at the Chair.

Our broader research centers on questions such as  the macroeconomic effects of climatic risks, energy policy optimization, financial market responses to climatic and energy policy risks, and interactions of all of the above with technological innovation. 

Your profile

• Have completed at least a Bachelors degree (or a Masters degree for applicants with citizenship outside the Eurozone)
• A background in Economics, Finance, Data Science, or related fields is strongly preferred. Candidates with other relevant expertise (e.g., Climate Science) but an interest in economics are also welcomed
• Have a strong background in quantitative methods and solid data skills, ideally with some coding experience (e.g., Stata, Matlab, Python, ArcGIS)
• Be highly detail-oriented. Some of the work involved, such as synthesizing climate impact estimates, can be quite tedious as underlying studies are done using a wide range of methodologies and assumptions that can be difficult to harmonize. We believe that this work is extremely important, and we are looking for an individual that is as highly motivated as we are to take on this challenge and to do it carefully
• Be a team player with a positive attitude

We offer

You will have the opportunity to participate in cutting edge research in climate and energy economics. We aim to help you expand your technical skills and build research experience. You will be able to learn new programs or programming languages (if relevant for a project), to master new databases, and challenge themselves in a supportive and positive environment.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Cover Letter. Please note your preference for time engagement (40%-100%).
• CV/Resume
• Transcript (informal copy is sufficient)
• 1 letter of recommendation (can be sent directly to lbarrage@ethz.ch)

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

We will review applications beginning in January 2022. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Dr. Lint Barrage at lbarrage@ethz.ch (no applications).

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

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Postdoctoral position on production technology of gut microbial biotherapeutics

 

The Laboratory of Food Biotechnology at the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health of the Department of Health Science and Technology is looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to work in the field of live microbial biotherapeutic production technology.

Project background

The candidate will actively participate in a project supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The project aims to address the major challenges in live microbial biotherapeutics production by optimizing a technology that enables to produce high-diversity bacterial consortia. It builds on the years of experience of the group and on recent proof-of-concept data. The project is led by the ETH Zurich and is in close collaboration with partners in private sector.

The Laboratory of Food Biotechnology is part of the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health at the Department of Health Science and Technology. We are specialized in gut microbiota research and functional microbes for food and health applications. A particular area of development is the design and application of novel fermentation and downstream process technologies of strict anaerobic bacteria, including the development of high cell density continuous cultivation strategies of single strains, consortia and complex artificial gut microbiota in bioreactors.

Job description

You will join a highly motivated, multidisciplinary team that aims to translate the knowledge of gut microbiota cultivation into a technology for LBP production. Your responsibilities will comprise of:

• Plan and perform experiments involving gut bacterial consortia production in bioreactors to optimize production process parameters for technology translation
• Supervise students and technical assistants
• Analyse results and report to project partners

The 100% position is for one year, with possibility to extend for an additional year starting as soon as possible and offers an excellent opportunity to work in context of important and fast-pacing gut microbiota translational research.

Your profile

• You have a PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or closely related Life Sciences
• You have a background in microbiology, microbial ecology or host-associated microbiology
• You have experience with cultivation of anaerobic bacteria, complex microbial communities and fermentation technology
• You have experience in molecular and microbial analytical methods
• You have excellent project management and communication skills to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary research project

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

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We look forward to receiving your  online application by 15th of February 2022 with the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter
• Names and contact information of three references

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about Laboratory of Food Biotechnology can be found on our website www.fbt.ethz.ch. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Annelies Geirnaert: annelies.geirnaert@hest.ethz.ch (no applications).

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

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Research position in Statistical Seismology

 

The Chair of Seismology that directs the Swiss Seismological Service at ETH Zurich (SED, www.seismo.ethz.ch) is offering a postdoc position in Statistical Seismology. We look for excellent scientists that will join ongoing interdisciplinary teams and research efforts, passionate about improving the understanding of induced earthquakes. In the context of the EC funded projects DEEP (www.deepgeothermal.org) and RISE (www.rise-eu.org) we want to develop advanced Operational Earthquake Forecasting models for both natural and induced seismicity.

Project background

The project DEEP (Innovation for De-Risking Enhanced Geothermal Energy Projects) brings together a distinguished and interdisciplinary team of scientists and practitioners from around the world committed to provide answers to the challenges related to induced seismicity and convincingly present more reliable procedures to assess and reduce the seismic risk. DEEP carries out an ambitious work program that builds on national efforts, bringing ongoing and planned, but currently fragmented initiatives together into a coherent international effort towards the ultimate goal of de-risking future geothermal projects worldwide. 

The project RISE (Real-time earthquake risk reduction for a resilient Europe) aims at developing tools and measures to reduce future human and economic losses. RISE adopts an integrative, comprehensive view of risk reduction targeting the different stages of risk management. RISE assesses risk dynamically, taking into account varying time scales, locations, and contexts. Improved technological capabilities are applied to combine and link all relevant information to improve scientific understanding and inform societies.

Job description

You will join a multi-disciplinary team to develop and test innovative seismicity forecasting models and data-driven, real time risk assessment and risk mitigation approaches. The position is initially funded for three years, with the possibility of extension, part-time employment can be considered if justified. You will work in a highly collaborative team with close links to academic and industry partners and will have the opportunity to participate in student supervision, teaching and proposal writing. The position can be filled at a junior (post-doc) or a senior researcher (oberassistant) level.

The working language is English. At the Department of Earth Sciences, we are committed to promoting flexible and family-friendly working models, and a healthy work-life balance is important to us. ETH Zurich supports a policy for diversity and inclusion, and we especially encourage qualified female candidates to apply. The work will be conducted at SED under the supervision of Dr. Antonio Pio Rinaldi and Prof. Stefan Wiemer. 

Your profile

You are highly motivated with the folowing requirements:

1. Experience in the analysis and forecasting of seismicity (natural and/or induced) using statistical, hybrid and physics-based approaches, and/or machine learning methods.
2. Experience in uncertainty quantification, ensemble modelling and real-time performance evaluation.
3. PhD in Geophysics, Geology, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent,
4. Proven track record of excellence and innovation in a relevant domain of seismological research, and the interest to work in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment. 
5. Proficiency in written and spoken English, experience in project management, supervision etc, is considered as a plus.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

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Interested?

We look forward to receiving your online application by Jan. 31st 2022, including the following documents:

• Cover letter that describes your motivation, research interest and research experience, relevant for the position(s) for which you are applying
• Full CV, including list of publications
• Diplomas
• Contact details of at least two referees

A first round of online interviews will take place in February 2022. The position is available for starting as soon as possible, but the starting date is flexible. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the Swiss Seismological Service can be found on our website www.seismo.ethz.ch. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Antonio Pio Rinaldi (antoniopio.rinaldi@sed.ethz.ch) or Prof. Stefan Wiemer (stefan.wiemer@sed.ethz.ch) (no applications).

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and thrive.

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Senior Bioinformatics Analyst

 

NEXUS Personalized Health Technologies is an ETH Technology Platform created to enable and accelerate the execution of translational research projects by providing key technological resources, tools and collaboration opportunities for the personalized health research community. For our dynamic and international team at the Clinical Bioinformatics Unit in Zurich we are recruiting an experienced Senior Bioinformatics Analyst to commence immediately or by mutual agreement. 

Project background

From data to publication - our team enables researchers to access state-​of-the-art methods from bioinformatics, statistics, and software development to gain actionable insight into patient-​centric diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy. NEXUS collaborates with various academic institutions and hospitals, both national and international. Our projects are typically in a biomedical research setting, ranging from basic NGS analyses to clinical decision support and reporting. 

Job description

Your primary focus will be the independent project-specific analysis of diverse high-throughput data sets (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, or metagenomics).

Furthermore you will be also responsible for:

• the development, testing, and benchmarking of new analysis pipelines, as well as the maintenance and extension of existing workflows
• the discussion of analysis plans with and communication of the results to your collaborators
• support of bioinformatics analysts on the team.

The part-time position is fixed term for one year with the prospect of renewal. We strive for a long-term employment relationship.

Your profile

You are passionate about clinical science and translational research and you have:

• a MSc in bioinformatics or a related field,
• extensive experience in biomedical research projects involving molecular data sets and in high-throughput genomics/transcriptomics data analysis,
• solid programming skills in Python, knowledge of R, as well as experience with HPC and version control,
• demonstrated experience in pipeline design or software development,
• and excellent communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with metagenomics, immunology, and statistics would be a plus.

We are looking for  a team player who is open to collaborative work, eager to learn and willing to contribute to an inclusive, high performing environment.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

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We look forward to receiving your online application with:

• a cover letter (Please indicate the desired work pensum in your cover letter)
• a CV
• certificates

We exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about NEXUS can be found on our website. For further information regarding the position, please contact Dr. Nora Toussaint; toussaint@nexus.ethz.ch (no applications).

For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

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Postdoc in Structural Biology of Mitochondrial DNA Maintenance at Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research

 

The newly established research group of Eva Kummer is looking for an excellent and highly motivated postdoctoral candidate to investigate how mitochondria maintain and express their genome by establishing in situ electron microscopy imaging workflows in the group. The position is available from 1 May 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position will initially be limited to 2 years.

About us
Kummer group is part of Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR) that was established in 2007 at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, to promote basic and applied research. The center hosts research groups of different disciplines ranging from systems biology, proteomics, and chemical biology, to disease biology.

The primary methodological approaches of our laboratory are single particle cryo-electron microscopy and protein and RNA biochemistry. Our group profits from generous funding by an NNF-CPR core grant and a Hallas Møller Emerging Investigator grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation. We have access to state-of-the-art electron microscopy infrastructure at CFIM (Core Facility for Integrated Microscopy at the University of Copenhagen). Equipment includes a Titan Krios and a Glacios, both equipped with Falcon III DED, as well as multiple smaller screening instruments. In addition, the center entertains a number of core facilities including protein production, crystallography, biophysics, high performance computing, mass spectrometry, and genomics. You will join a collaborative and international work environment.

Project description
Mitochondria are highly dynamic organelles that undergo fission and fusion to adapt their functional state. Mitochondrial dynamics serve to distribute copies of mitochondrial DNA throughout the mitochondrial network or function in mitochondrial quality control and turnover. Within this exciting framework, you will establish in situ imaging workflows including correlative light and electron microscopy, FIB milling and cryo-electron tomography to investigate molecular determinants of mitochondrial dynamics and their correlation to the distribution of mitochondrial DNA and mitochondrial function/homeostasis. 

The project entails training in house but also involves extended stays at external EM sites for supplementary training and experimental work at devices that are currently not yet available at University of Copenhagen. The project requires you to be open to spend research stays in another European country and the self-dependency to acquire and transfer methodological expertise from one research site to another.  Therefore, it is suited for someone who has a deep interest in method implementation, is willing to work independently, and has the flexibility to work at multiple research sites. Prior experience with cryo-ET is a big plus. With your work you will help to establish an important methodological branch in our lab and enable our group to combine in vitro single particle approaches with in situ observations.

Required qualifications  
We are specifically looking for someone with significant experience in cryo-electron microscopy (single particle or cryo-ET). Specific prior experience in cryo-ET is a plus but not mandatory.

Proficiency in mammalian cell culture techniques and protein purification is desired.

• PhD in biology, biochemistry or a related field.
• Prior experience in cryo-electron microscopy sample preparation, data acquisition and analysis are required. Prior exposure to cryo-ET is a strong plus.
• A strong background in protein biochemistry and mammalian cell culture techniques is desired.
• Strong team player and networking skills are required.
• You should have an interest in supporting the supervision of BSc, MSc, and doctoral students.
• Publications in high-quality journals and presentations at international conferences
• Ability to manage a research project and the associated resources

As a postdoctoral candidate, you will have the opportunity to work on an interesting and challenging project that will profit from your enthusiasm, creativity and willingness to implement new methodology. The lab profits from generous funding. Nonetheless, applications for externally funded postdoctoral fellowships will be encouraged.

Questions?
For informal inquiries please contact the principal investigator via eva.kummer@cpr.ku.dk. 

About the PI
Eva Kummer has strong expertise in protein and RNA biochemistry as well as electron microscopy. After a PhD in biochemistry on mechanisms of protein quality control in bacteria and yeast, her latest research has focused on unraveling mammalian mitochondrial translation mechanisms. For this, she has combined in vitro reconstitution approaches with single-particle cryo-EM. Examples of her work include:

• Kummer et al. Structural basis of translation termination, rescue, and recycling in mammalian mitochondria. Mol Cell 2021 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molcel.2021.03.042)
• Kummer et al. Structural insights into mammalian mitochondrial translation elongation catalyzed by mtEFG1. EMBO J 2020 (https://doi.org/10.15252/embj.2020104820)
• Kummer et al. Unique features of mammalian mitochondrial translation initiation revealed by cryo-EM. Nature 2018 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-018-0373-y)
• Kummer and Ban. Mechanisms and Regulation of protein synthesis in mitochondria. Nature Reviews Mol Cell Biol. 2021 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41580-021-00332-2)

Terms of salary and employment
Salary, pension, and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently, the monthly salary is around 35,003 DKK / approx. 4,703 €, (October 2021-level) plus 17.1 % in pension contribution. Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

The Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) have agreed on a protocol that makes it possible for all international researchers employed by the University to achieve a pension exemption, where the pension can be paid out as salary. For more information about the different pension schemes www.ism.ku.dk/onarrival/pension/ .

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

Duration: The duration of the position is 2 years with a possibility of extension (depending on the performance, and previous employment at the University of Copenhagen). The position is full-time. 
Start: 1 May 2022. 

The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” of 11 December 2019.

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘APPLY NOW’ below. Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘APPLY NOW’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Cover letter describing your motivation and qualifications for the position
• CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position plus contact details for at least three references
• A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
• List of publications
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

For questions on the application procedure, please contact sund-hr-cpr@sund.ku.dk. 

Deadline for application: 31 January, 2022, 23:59 CET.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the application deadline, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

For further information about the position or the process or if you experience any technical difficulty with the online submission system, please contact SUND HR: sund-hr-cpr@sund.ku.dk. 
 

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Eva Kummer

E-mail: Eva.Kummer@cpr.ku.dk

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Application deadline: 31-01-2022

Employment start: 01-05-2022

Working hours: Full time

Department/Location: Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research