PhD student, specializing in analyzing innovation processes for new sustainability technology

 

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 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 Economy and Society at the School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg announces a position as PhD student located at unit of innovation and entrepreneurship. The PhD student will be an important member of our new international center, U-GOT KIES and in on-going international research projects. The unit offers single-subject courses at the Bachelor´s level, two Master´s programmes (MSc in Innovation and Industrial Management; MSc in Knowledge-based Entrepreneurship, and doctoral education. For more information click here

The PhD student project will be part of a larger team studying knowledge creation and knowledge transfer between large and entrepreneurial firms and between firms and universities. Professor McKelvey’s Distinguished Professors Program, financed for 10 years by the Swedish Research Council is the research group, within which these PhD students will work. Including a group of scholars at the department and internationally, the PhD students will be part of her research programme on knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial ecosystems. This Distinguished Professor’s Program has three specific goals: 1) Conceptualize knowledge intensive entrepreneurial ecosystems; 2) Analyze empirically the dynamic relationships involving collective and individual action between knowledge intensive entrepreneurs (as individuals) and the surrounding institutions, firms and organizations; and 3) Explain changes in these knowledge- intensive entrepreneurial ecosystems over time.

Duties   

The project will study the innovation processes leading to new technologies and related businesses, which address sustainability challenges such as SDGs. The purpose of the project is to analyze knowledge-intensive innovation processes involving new technologies in businesses – and these processes may include universities, entrepreneurship and large companies - in Nordic countries which promote sustainability goals. An example of such technologies is carbon capture. Innovators and entrepreneurs need to develop and use new scientific and engineering knowledge, along with identifying business models, in order to further develop technologies which will help solve environmental problems. Moreover, sustainability standards provide a useful point of reference for decisions regarding business relationships to thereby help re-purpose some existing infrastructure such as petroleum pipelines for use to solve environmental challenges. The focus will be upon how innovators and entrepreneurs act, relative to the threats and opportunities for dissemination and application of new technologies which can address the societal sustainability goals. Methods include case study with extensive interviews, across at least 2 Nordic countries.

The doctoral education (leading to PhD degree) in innovation, entrepreneurship and management of intellectual assets consists of completing a scientific project as well as completing doctoral courses of at least 90 credits. Moreover, the PhD student may be asked to apply and discuss their results in collaboration with companies, universities and the public sector as well as participate in international scientific conferences. The doctoral education requires a PhD thesis of either compiled papers or a monography, corresponding to 150 credits, and defended in public. More information about the the doctoral education at the department can be found at https://www.gu.se/en/school-business-economics-law/economy-society/doctoral-studies 

Eligibility   

Entry requirements for third-cycle (doctoral) programmes require both general and specific eligibility.

The general eligibility requirements for education at third-cycle level are:    

1. having completed a degree at second-cycle level, 
2. the fulfilment of course requirements totalling at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, or  
3. the acquisition of equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad.  

In addition, admission to the third-cycle programme in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management of Intellectual Assets at the University of Gothenburg also requires with 15 credits in a course as well as 15 credits in an advanced thesis, within the subject or a closely related topic.

Qualified is the person who masters English at a high level in speech and writing. The level of proficiency defined here is English language requirement of English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test. For more information about general entrance requirements see www.universityadmissions.se (English)

Applicants who are not native speakers will be expected to learn Swedish.  

Assessment    

Applicants will be assessed based on the general and specific eligibility requirements and their estimated ability to benefit from the PhD study programme.

During the assessment, we will specifically evaluate and place a high value upon documented experience of:

• specific knowledge and skills within the research subject area and closely related fields
• experience of scientific theory and relevant research methods
• scientific analysis and presentation. This should be documented through, for example, Master’s thesis, degree projects, scientific papers, etc.

Personal suitability is of importance for the appointment of employment. For the position it is important with ability to co-operate. You should be able to work independently as well as in a team. You should have characteristics which enable you to learn, also through interacting with leading scholars through PhD courses and conferences, both nationally and internationally.

Mastery of Swedish language is also important for the position, specifically Swedish which corresponds to Svenska 3 from Swedish upper secondary school or else ”Svenska som andra språk 3”. Also, important previous skills and experience are experience in conducting interviews, coding responses relative to theory, and Masters courses in qualitative methods.  

Employment   

The position is a temporary position of four years according to the Higher Education Ordinance with an extent of 100 %. The employment is located at the unit of innovation and entrepreneurship, the Department of Economy and Society. First day of employment is 1 September 2022 or upon agreement.

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctorial level are given in SFS 1993:100.

Only the one who are admitted to third-cycle (doctoral) programmes may be employed as PhD student. Departmental duties such as participating in teaching, research projects or administrative assignments may be required, as per regulated in university policy.

A new employment is valid for maximum one year. The employment extends with maximum two years at a time. The total employment time cannot extend more than four years of doctoral education on full-time.

The University applies a local agreement on salaries for doctoral students.   

For applicants with a Masters degree from a foreign country

If your degree is from a university/HEI outside of Sweden or has not been examined by a Swedish authority, it is important that you include a certified copy of your diploma and description of degree program, in order to facilitate evaluation. You also must include contact information (such as telephone number and email address) to the foreign institution which can verify your degree.

Please see further for information about the specific language requirement in English, see: https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/ And for the positive specific language desirable in Swedish, see https://www.su.se/svefler/tisus

Selection process   

During the selection process, we will use a variety of methods to select suitable candidate/s. We will evaluate all applications according to the specified criteria. For a selected few candidate, we will conduct interviews, check the references, and evaluate the results of written assignments.  

Contact information 

Maureen McKelvey, Professor, +46-76-618-1442, maureen.mckelvey@handels.gu.se  

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here:   
https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande   

Application   

Please attach the following in the application:

• Personal letter (max 2 pages. An overview of your previous experience, education, and future goals)
• CV
• Diploma / degree certificate or if ongoing/equivalent, completed courses and grades
• Research proposal (max 2 pages. An overview of one option of how you could carry out this project – title, theory, method, expected outcomes – as related to this project)
• A copy of thesis at advanced level (Master’s thesis, equivalent or final draft of Master’s thesis)
• Certified copy of high school grades
• Certificate / evidence that obtained language requirement in English and language recommendation in Swedish
• 2 letters of reference, including their contact details
• Other documents, relevant for the application

Please clearly state your Swedish social security (personnummer) in the application, preferably in the CV and Cover Letter. If you do not have a Swedish social security number, please use the format to only provide your birthdate: YEAR-MM-DD

Also clearly state the reference number to this recruitment case.

Applications must be received by: 2022-06-03 

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/ 

  

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

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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Postdoctor in Behavioral Ecology

 

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 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.

At the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) we have teaching and research activities that stretch from the alpine ecosystem, through forests, cultivated land and streams, all the way into the marine environment. In these environments we study different levels of biological organisation from genes, individuals and populations, to communities and ecosystems. We work within ecology, evolution, physiology, systematics and combinations of these fields in order to understand the impact of natural and anthropogenic changes of the environment.

The department is placed at three different localities: in Gothenburg Botanical garden, at Medicinarberget in Gothenburg and Kristineberg Marine Research Station. The current position is placed in the Zoology-building at Medicinareberget. Temporary placement abroad (primarily in Australia) is part of the position.

Subject area

Animal Ecology

Subject area description

The postdoctoral position is in the subject of animal ecology, with a focus on evolutionary behavioral ecology. The research questions concern how a recently published definition of sexual selection affect the demarcation between natural and sexual selection, with a special focus on female mating competition, as well as evolution of female ornaments. Some sub-studies are planned to be conducted in collaboration with researchers at the University of Western Australia, Australia, potentially also at the University of Idaho, USA.

Job assignments

The postdoctoral position aims to empirically explore the above-mentioned issues, experimentally and in comparative studies.

Tasks that are included and techniques that will be used within the project include field collection and experimental work with insects (Kawanaphila nartee), possibly also with fish (Pomatoschistus minutus). Literature studies are also included, where the data will be analyzed with meta-analytical techniques. Phylogenetic analysis may also be considered. A time period of 1-2 months per year will be spent in Western Australia. A shorter stay (approx. 2 weeks) may also be included, in Idaho, USA. In addition to experimental design, data collection and analysis, the writing of scientific articles is a very important task. Supervision of students and/or field assistants may also be included.

Eligibility

The applicant must hold a PhD degree in evolutionary behavioral ecology (or equivalent), or a foreign exam substantially equivalent to a PhD degree in the same subject. The PhD degree must be completed by the time the employment decision is made.

Preference will be given to candidates who have been awarded the degree no more than three years before the application deadline. Applicants with a degree awarded earlier may also be preferred if specific reasons exist. Such specific reasons may be a leave due to illness, parental leave, positions of trust within trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical service or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

Assessments

We are looking for a motivated researcher in the subject of animal ecology, with a special focus on evolutionary behavioral ecology.

Required for the employment is to be very well acquainted with evolutionary behavioral ecological theory, in particular sexual selection. Scientific publications on this topic are a requirement. Previous experience is also required of working empirically with animals (primarily insects and/or fish, preferably experimentally), own data collection and extensive experience of statistically analyzing quantitative data, substantiated with the help of scientific publications.

Good ability to communicate orally and in writing in English is a requirement as we work in an international environment. Good ability to write and publish scientific articles in well-ranked international scientific journals is a requirement, as are good collaboration skills, proven by reference letters from one or more previous co-authors.

It is an advantage to have experience in experimental design, and in comparative studies, in particular using meta-analytical or phylogenetic methods. Also published papers in topics related to female mating competition, evolution of female ornaments, or similar, will be considered meritorious.

Desirable is a pronounced interest in the issues in the project, experience of working internationally and experience of supervising students or field assistants. Driving license is not necessary.

The position placed in Gothenburg, but the applicant is expected to be willing and able to stay for periods of 1-2 months abroad, primarily in Australia, but possibly also in the US and at a marine field station in Sweden.

Employment 

The employment is a temporary employment during 2 years with an extent of 100 % of full time, placed at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science. Starting date is 2022-09-01, or sooner upon agreement.

The application should preferably be written in English and must include:

• A cover letter with the applicant’s justification for the application, i.e., that describes how the applicant meets the selection criteria
• A list of qualifications (CV)
• Certificate of PhD exam and other educations of relevance
• Complete list of publications, including submitted and accepted manuscripts
• Employments certificates and other documents deemed important by the applicant

The most qualified candidates, in relation to the assessment criteria in the advertisement, are invited for an interview that may be conducted in English and in some cases via Zoom.

Contact information for the post 

Charlotta Kvarnemo, Professor
Phone: +46-70-4863832
Email: lotta.kvarnemo@bioenv.gu.se
Web page: https://sites.google.com/site/kvarnemolab/home

Henrik Aronsson, Professor and Head of Department
Phone: +46 31 786 48 02
Email: henrik.aronsson@bioenv.gu.se

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande 

Application 

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. 

Applications must be received by: 2022-03-28

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

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 at the Department of Political Science and GLD

 

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 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 Political Science has an open climate that encourages involvement in broader societal debates. Research areas of specialization include elections, democracy, corruption, governance, globalisation, environmental politics, and European studies. The Department hosts research programmes such as the QoG Institute, Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem), Centre for Collective Action Research, (CeCAR), Governance and Local Development (GLD) and the Swedish National Election Studies Programme. We offer several degree programmes at undergraduate, Master’s, and doctoral level, as well as freestanding courses. Education is provided in both Swedish and English. We have a total of 1 300 students and a staff of about 140. The Department is centrally located in the city of Gothenburg.

The Program on Governance and Local Development (GLD) is directed by Professor Ellen Lust, and aims to explain variation in governance and local development in an effort to promote human welfare globally. Read more about the research program on our website at www.gld.gu.se.

GLD, in collaboration with other departments at GU, Linköping University, Chalmers University of Technology, and Harvard University, are undertaking a large project working to identify how competing development programs alter African communities’ opportunities to exit the poverty cycle through use of satellite images analysed via AI, and mixed survey methods to develop theories of the varieties of poverty traps.

GLD’s role is to conceptualise community-level power structures that impact these poverty traps, and to consider to what extent and how World Bank and Chinese aid programs help to break poverty traps. We will do so by focusing on the nature of poverty traps at individual and community-levels and the impact of existing aid programs in the country. GLD will employ surveys (based on the LGPI, a GLD-developed survey tool); conduct case study interviews with village heads, development chairs, local elders, and the international donor community; and review existing documents, all with the aim to generate a deeper understanding of why donors operate in specific communities and whether this aid defuses poverty traps.

The Department of Political Science is now searching for a researcher to join the GLD team for a placement of 1 year (12 months) to work on this project. More information about this project is available on our website.

Job assignments

As a researcher with GLD, you will be expected to spend your time on GLD- or project-oriented tasks including: Assisting in research design and implementation, including the survey, interviews and other fieldwork as necessary; Overseeing survey training and implementation, with fieldwork expected; Analyzing data; Collaborating with Professor Ellen Lust and other researchers in the program, as relevant, to disseminate findings through articles and presentations.

Qualifications 

You should have a PhD in the social sciences and research experience closely connected to the above-described project research area. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of the theories relating to poverty traps, local governance, the consequences of aid, and sub-Saharan Africa. You should have a track record of independently producing scientific articles of high quality and a record of accomplishments in one or more of the following project research areas: development, governance, service provision, non-state actors, or survey methodology and related empirical methods. Experience implementing surveys and/or experiments in the developing world is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of programs such as R and/or Stata and experience working with unusual data sources (e.g., textual analysis, big data sources, GIS) is meritorious.

Excellence in English orally and written is expected; competence in Chichewa or Chitumbuka is a merit.

To be successful in this position you must have an eye for detail, be highly organized, and be an active problem solver. You must be able to work well with a large, fluid, and diverse team. We expect you to have excellent communication and collaboration skills, while also having a knack for independent work. We will make an overall assessment and the applicant considered to be best qualified to carry out and develop the duties described above will be appointed to the position.

 

Employment 

Fixed-term employment, one-year, full time, start date September 1, 2022 or per agreement.

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact 
Rose Shaber-Twedt, rose.shaber-twedt@gu.se  or Professor Ellen Lust, ellen.lust@gu.se 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact,
Administrative manager, Åsa Adin, asa.adin@gu.se

 

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande 

 

Application 

The application should include

- a statement of how the applicant's research agenda would contribute to the GLD research program

- a C.V.

- one writing sample,

- a list of three or more references who can be contacted for letters of reference.

We ask that all applicants submit their application and related documents in English.

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. 

Applications must be received by: March 29th, 2022

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

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

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PhD Student in Physics

 

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 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 Physics at the University of Gothenburg is located in the center of Gothenburg, with approximately 100 employees. The communication routes are good both nationally and internationally. The research focuses within the fields of Atom- and Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Spintronics, and Complex Systems and Biophysics and is performed in an international environment with extensive national and international collaborations. The education programs at the Department include Bachelor- and Master programs in Physics, physics teacher-training programs, as well as outreach courses in Physics aimed for the general public. Gothenburg Physics Centre is a close collaboration with three other departments within the Faculty of Science and Chalmers University of Technology, which creates an innovative environment for all researchers and students at the department.

 

For further information about the Department of Physics, please visit our website at www.physics.gu.se/english. More information about Gothenburg Physics Centre can be found at www.chalmers.se/en/centres/gpc/Pages/default.aspx.

 

Information about the research group:

The research will be carried out in the group at the University of Gothenburg led by Giovanni Volpe. The group focuses on soft matter, optical tweezers, statistical physics and machine learning.

 

Job assignments

We are looking for a PhD student at the Department of Physics at the University of Gothenburg. The applicant will

• (possibility 1) Work at the development of DeepTrack 2.0 (https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/5.0034891 and https://github.com/softmatterlab/DeepTrack-2.0) in close cooperation with the existing developers’ team at Soft Matter Lab. DeepTrack 2.0 is a software framework we are developing to perform quantitative digital video microscopy using deep learning. The PhD student will actively contribute to the technical design and implementation of the components of DeepTrack. Precisely, the task involves the development, testing and application of optical simulation pipelines for training deep learning networks, as well as the development of collaborative projects with other groups interested in using DeepTrack.
• (possibility 2) Build and operate small robots to study swarm robotics with embedded intelligence. The task involves all stages of design, fabrication, testing and programming the robots for different experiments. The robot models (inspired by the Kilobots https://ssr.seas.harvard.edu/kilobots) are small programmable units capable of motion, short-range communications, neighbor detection and more.
• (possibility 3) Work with optical tweezers, optical manipulation, microfluidics.

 

Qualifications

To apply, you should have a master’s degree, or equivalent, in physics or in related disciplines. We are looking for someone with experience (possibly) in programming, machine learning, robotics.

We are looking for a motivated person who can work individually but at the same time have a good ability to collaborate with other researchers in this multidisciplinary collaboration.

You should have a good ability to express yourself in both written and spoken English.

Previous experience with programming, machine learning, robotics is an advantage. Previous practical projects involving electronics, robotics, control systems and/or experience in robot design and modelling are an advantage. For the first possibility, previous experience in simulating optical devices and physical systems is a major advantage. Previous experience with high performance code or deep learning is also an advantage. For the third possibility, documented experience with optical tweezers, optical manipulation and microfluidics is an advantage

Being a PhD is a 4-year full-time studies and leads to a Doctoral Degree. Those who are employed as doctoral students must primarily devote themselves to their doctoral education. However, a doctoral student may to a limited extent work with education, research and administration. Such work may, before the doctoral degree is completed, not cover more than 20 % of full-time work.

Eligibility

To be eligible for third-cycle studies, the applicant must meet both the general and specific entry requirements:

A person meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programs if he or she:
1. has been awarded a second-cycle qualification,
2. has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or
3. has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

To meet the specific entry requirements for third-cycle studies, applicants must: (i) have a second-cycle (advanced-level) degree in a relevant* subject area in the natural sciences, or (ii) have completed studies for at least 60 higher education credits at a second-cycle level in relevant subject areas in the natural sciences, or (iii) have completed a corresponding programme of relevance to the planned third-cycle programme, in Sweden or in another country, or have equivalent qualifications.

*Relevant for the planned third-cycle education

The specific entry requirements also include an acceptable command of spoken and written English. Guidelines for assessing English proficiency may include a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL test (or 213 on the TOEFL-CBT, or 79 on the TOEFL-iBT).

Assessment

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctoral level are given in SFS 1993:100.

Selection among applicants who meet the requirements for basic and special eligibility is based on the ability to assimilate the education at postgraduate level. In the assessment, special emphasis is placed on documented qualifications regarding:

You should have a good ability to express yourself in both written and spoken English.

You should be a motivated person who can work individually but at the same time have a good ability to collaborate with other researchers in this multidisciplinary collaboration.

In the assessment, special emphasis is placed on documented qualifications regarding programming, machine learning, robotics. Knowledge of Python, Matlab, C/C++ or similar programming language is an advantage. For the first possibility, strong experience with standard Python ML libraries (e.g., Tensorflow, Keras, PyTorch) and software development tooling (git and docker) is preferable. For the second possibility, basic knowledge of Python, C/C++ or other high performance, python compatible programming language is an advantage, as well as, importantly, hands-on experience with robotics and electronics. For the third possibility, documented experience with optical tweezers, optical manipulation and microfluidics is an advantage.

 

Employment

A new employment as a PhD student applies for a maximum of one year. The employment may be prolonged for up to two years at a time. The total employment period may not be longer than the equivalent of four years of full time doctoral studies.

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 4 years full time
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Physics, Gothenburg
First day of employment:  1 April 2022, or as agreed

University applies a local salary agreement of graduate students.

Appointment procedure

Please apply online

The application shall include:

Cover letter with an explanation of why you apply for the position
CV including scientific publications
Copy of exam certificate
Two referees (name, telephone number, relation)

For further information regarding the position

Giovanni Volpe, Professor, 031-786 9137, giovanni.volpe@physics.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 based of the qualifications registered in the application.

 

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

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

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.

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

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

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PhD in Department of Economics

 

RISLab at the Economics Department at Ghent University (Belgium) has an open position for a PhD student interested in applying Bayesian statistical methods to research questions in applied microeconomics, at the intersection of decision making, behavioural economics, and development economics, including elements of theoretical and computational neuroscience.

The position entails applying Bayesian statistical techniques to develop models of decision making, and to the analysis of field and laboratory data on decision making (see https://www.rislab.net/ and https://www.ferdinandvieider.com/ for examples of past and current projects). The position is initially offered for one year. Upon positive evaluation, the position is renewed for 3 additional years. During these four years, the candidate will complete a PhD project in economics under the supervision of Prof. Ferdinand Vieider and Dr. Ranoua Bouchouicha. The position comes with a monthly scholarship of approximately €2.070 (net), social security (health insurance and pension contributions), end-of-year and holiday bonus, travel and computer equipment resources, and other benefits. The PhD student will join a vibrant research group at UGhent, and be part of an active European research network.

Job profile

Candidates should hold a master degree in a quantitative discipline, such as quantitative economics or psychology, statistics, mathematics, quantitative neuroscience, or computer engineering. A two-year research master is an asset. You should be familiar with Bayesian modelling, and you should have an interest in applying these methods to questions in economics and decision making. The master’s degree should be recent (graduated no more than 2 years ago), and obtained from a European University (EU plus UK; in exceptional cases degrees from non-European universities may be accepted, but these need to be supplemented by a GRE test). You should belong to the top 10% of your class, and be able to show this by presenting comparative rankings, or where such rankings cannot be obtained, by an exceptional grade point average. Familiarity with software packages R and Stan are highly desirable. The position is research focused and entails minimal teaching and research assistance. The working language is English.

How to apply

Applications should be sent as one pdf-document to Prof. Ferdinand Vieider (ferdinand.vieider@ugent.be) with reference “PhD student in Bayesian Statistics”, and should include a motivation letter, CV, and details of the master courses taken (including transcripts, grades, and ideally comparative rankings). If available, some examples of research work can also be included (e.g., a master thesis).

Reference letters are not required at the initial stage of the application, but candidates should indicate two letter-writers who can be contacted in case they get selected for an interview. If you do already wish to provide reference letters, these should be sent directly to ferdinand.vieider@ugent.be .

For more information, contact Prof. Ferdinand Vieider at ferdinand.vieider@ugent.be. Applications will be considered as they arrive, and until the position is filled. The starting date is flexible and subject to discussion.

PhD in Department of Mathematics: Algebra and Geometry

 

Three PhD positions for EOS project "High-dimensional expanders and Kac-Moody-Steinberg groups"
One position in UGent (4 years), one position in UCLouvain (4 years) and one joint PhD (2 years in UCLouvain + 2 years in UGent)

YOUR TASKS

• At least 90% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation.
• You will be contributing to the EOS project "High-dimensional expanders and Kac-Moody-Steinberg groups". More information can be found on https://algebra.ugent.be/~tdemedts/EOS2021.pdf.
• You will be part of various larger teams: on the one hand, you will be a department member; on the other hand, you will be part of a research team across the two universities (UGent and UCLouvain).
• You will be invited to take part in educational activities, such as exercise sessions for bachelor and/or master courses.

Job profile

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in Mathematics (or equivalent).
• You have team spirit and a strong ability to work in a larger group. In addition, you have good communicative skills.
• You are perseverant and dedicated. You are motivated to take an active part in the development of new mathematical knowledge.
  
  

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a PhD position (PhD Dehousse bursary) for 4 years (1 year + renewable for 3 years in UGent, 2 years + renewable for 2 years in UCLouvain).
• The starting date of your position can be discussed. A typical starting date is October 1, 2022.
• You will have ample funds for research visits, conferences, inviting research partners, ... (after approval of your promotor).
• We can offer language classes in Dutch (UGent) and French (UCLouvain).
• You will have a net monthly income of approximately €2000, depending on your personal situation and family status.

How to apply

INTERESTED?

Your application can be sent to timothee.marquis@uclouvain.be before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications. 

Your application must include the following documents:

• Your CV in PDF format
• Your application/motivation letter in PDF format
• A transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• The name of two referees, who you have asked to send their reference letters 
• An overview of your study results.

In the context of an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.


MORE INFORMATION

For questions, you may contact one of us:

• Pierre-Emmanuel Caprace: pierre-emmanuel.caprace@uclouvain.be
• Tom De Medts: tom.demedts@ugent.be
• Timothée Marquis: timothee.marquis@uclouvain.be

PhD in Geology

 

We offer a 4-year PhD researcher position within the bilateral cooperation FWO research project “Mechanisms of rockmass instability in co-mining of deep mineral and geothermal energy considering spatio-temporal distribution of stress and temperature”, in collaboration with the Central South University (China).

The PhD researcher will develop the Bayesian Evidential Learning (BEL) framework in order to predict the temperature and mechanical stress fields using Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical (THM) coupled models constrained to direct (borehole) and indirect (passive and active seismic data) data under large geological uncertainty. The approach will be first developed with synthetic cases, then validated on a laboratory analog, and finally tested in real field conditions.

The specific tasks include:

• Develop a THM model for the prediction of temperature and mechanical stresses within the context of deep mines where water is extracted and injected for geothermal energy extraction;
• Incorporate the THM model within the BEL prediction framework;
• Perform a global sensitivity analysis of the involved hydrogeological, thermal and mechanical parameters
• Participate to laboratory and field campaigns (in China);
• Formulate additional research hypotheses and questions;
• Collaborate with (inter)national researcher partners (Central South University and TU Delft);
• Write high quality research manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals;
• Participate in and represent UGent at project meetings
• Discuss planning and report progress to principal investigators;
• Present research at national and international conferences.
  
  

The PhD student will be based and enrolled at the Department of Geology at Ghent University, and several short research stays at TU Delft are planned. The PhD supervisors will be Prof. Thomas Hermans at Ghent University (UGent), Prof. Longjun Dong (CSU) and Prof. Anne-Catherine Dieudonné and Prof. Alexandros Daniilidis (TU Delft).

Tentative start date: 1 July 2022. The position is initially for one year, but it will be extended to a maximum of four years after positive evaluation. More information about PhD studies at Ghent University can be found here: https://www.ugent.be/en/research/doctoralresearch.

The PhD researcher will work in close collaborations with master and PhD researchers, hired by the Central South University (China).

Job profile

• MSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, including a course component in geotechnics/rock mechanics or an equivalent degree in related fields pertinent to the research project. MSc degree is required at the start of the appointment, we welcome applications from master students graduating in 2022. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.
• Experience with numerical modelling tools, especially with thermal and/or mechanical models (as evidenced by a master thesis, project or professional experience)
• Advanced programming skills (Python, Matlab, C++, etc.)
• A keen interest in geothermal energy and geotechnics/rock mechanics
• Willingness to participate to field campaign abroad (China)
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills; a team player.
• Excellent communication skills in English – both orally and written.
• Highly motivated to conduct scientific research.
• Critical and creative.
• Scientific integrity.
• Open minded and taking initiative.
• Passionate scientist, willing to learn new skills and develop excellent research.
• Willing to work in an international context.

How to apply

Application to be submitted electronically in a single PDF file, by e-mail, to Prof. Thomas Hermans (thomas.hermans@ugent.be).
Application should include a CV, a motivation letter and an overview of study results (transcript of records), as well as the contact details of two reference persons.
All applications will be assessed after the deadline and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a remote interview, which will likely take place in the second half of April.
If no candidate is selected, a new application round will be organized.

Researcher for indoor location tracking

 

Researcher for indoor location tracking

Indoor positioning and tracking systems have gained huge interest because of the many context-aware applications that have emerged lately. These applications are situated in domains such as healthcare, industry & warehousing, agriculture,… The innovations taking place in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT) enable us with new opportunities for indoor positioning. Promising wireless positioning technologies such as Ultra-Wideband (UWB), (unmodulated) Visible Light Positioning ((u)VLP), and Pedestrian Dead Reckoning (PDR) each have their advantages and drawbacks, with their applicability depending on the intended use case.

Important research domains in the context of indoor location tracking are:

• Investigation and mitigation of the impact of non-idealities and harsh conditions (multipath, receiver orientation,..) on the performance of various indoor location tracking technologies and algorithms
• Design of (u)VLP algorithms, whereby LED light signals are being demultiplexed at the receiver, with the recorded light intensities being further processed to deliver an accurate cm-level location estimate.
• Signal fusion of UWB, (u)VLP, and/or WiFi/Bluetooth signals with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) data
• Design and application of post processing filters (e.g, particle filtering) for improving raw location data

Job profile

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to perform research in the domains above in both national and international European projects. Candidates with a Master degree in Electrical engineering, Computer engineering, and Physics engineering qualify for this research job. Experience in wireless positioning (software and/or hardware) or wireless communications is a strong plus.

We offer a pleasant work climate within a young dynamic team and the possibility of obtaining a PhD.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please send your application letter and cv to:
Isabelle Van der Elstraeten
Ghent University
INTEC - WAVES
iGent, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 126
9052 Gent, BELGIUM - Tel.: +32-9-2643321
e-mail: isabelle.vanderelstraeten@ugent.be