Postdoctoral fellow in long non coding-RNA (IncRNA) and cancer biology

 

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

The Institute is composed of the following four departments:

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

At present, the institute has about 360 employees and approximately 450 million SEK in total assets

Subject area 

Long non coding-RNA (IncRNA) and cancer biology

Subject area description 

The aim of the project is to enhance our understanding of the functional role of long noncoding RNAs tumor initiation and progression. 

Duties 

The candidate will work on growth factor induced long noncoding RNAs. The candidate will use RNA biology, cell and molecular biology techniques to understand the molecular mechanisms by which long noncoding RNAs control growth factor regulated biological functions. The candidate will investigate the potential role of growth factor regulated long noncoding RNA in cancer development and progression using cancer cell lines and animal models. 

The candidate will be performing cell and molecular biology techniques, RNA Scope, and chromatin oligo immunoprecipitation (ChOP) and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP)  to understand the role of long noncoding RNA in cancer. The candidate should have expertise in developing xenograft models.

Eligibility 

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.  

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made. 

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.   

Assessment criteria 

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong technical experience in RNA biology and cell & molecular biology. To be eligible for the employment, applicants must have a PhD in molecular and cell biology. The prospective candidate should have good experience in cell biology and molecular biology techniques. The candidates should have extensive experience RNA related technologies such as chromatin oligo immunoprecipitation (ChOP), RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP), RNA-Scope^TM, culturing of primary and cancer cells and developing xenograft models to study the role lncRNA in cancer development and progression. The applicant should be fluent in English both in written and spoken forms. 

Employment 

The employment is full time and temporary, two years with the possibility of one year's extension, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agree

Contact information 

Please contact: Chandrasekhar Kanduri, Professor. Phone: +46 739 600 450.  Email: kanduri.chandrasekhar@ 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 

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.  

The application should contain:

- A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying

- A CV including a list of publications

- Proof of completed PhD

- Contact details of two references

Applications must be received by: 2022-03-29

   

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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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Political Science

 

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 seeks to encourage an open exchange of minds in academic debates, and scholars’ participation in the public sphere. Research areas of specialization include elections, democracy, corruption, governance, globalization, environmental politics as well as European studies. The department hosts research programs such as the QoG institute, the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute, Governance and local development (GLD) and the Swedish Election Studies program. The department offers education on all levels; undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate, carried out in both English and Swedish. A total of 1,400 students are enrolled in our courses, we have over 140 people employed. The department is centrally located in the city of Gothenburg.

Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) is a large-scale, international data collection and research-program. The V-Dem Institute, Directed by Professor Staffan I. Lindberg, is the headquarters but also hosts several additional research programs. For more information: https://v-dem.net

Job assignments

A research fellow is primarily expected to conduct team-based research on the main questions of the research programs at the V-Dem Institute: “Varieties of Autocratization” (V-Aut), and/or "Failing and Successful Sequences of Democratization" (FASDEM) in collaboration with the PI and the existing team members. Applicants can read about these projects and download various documentation from https://v-dem.net under “Our Work/Research Programs”. V-Dem data is used in the research for both these projects.

One of V-Dem’s strengths is the flexibility and collaborative spirit of everyone at the institute, focusing on reaching the goals of the data collection and research program. This includes a willingness to contribute to coding of data, quality control and/or data management during peak periods. Outreach and collaboration with institutions in society may also be part of the job, in particular with the “Case for Democracy” (also see the webpage). The Postdoctoral Research Fellow may also be asked to perform service and support functions for the Institute’s other activities up to one-third of full-time employment (FTE). 

Qualifications 

The position is open to candidates who (upon assuming the position) have a PhD in political science or related field. Priority will be given to candidates who have completed their degree no more than three years before the application deadline or are in the final stages of completing their degree. Those who graduated earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons.

Applications will be evaluated primarily on research excellence in comparative politics with a focus on areas of relevance to one of the projects listed above. Research at high international level in the field of comparative democratization, autocratization, regime breakdown, authoritarian regimes, and/or political development is required. Excellent English (orally and written) is required.

Candidates must have a strong record in one or more of the following areas:

• Explicit interest in further extending on the research agenda of the FASDEM program; or solving the scientific problems identified in the V-Aut project, with demonstrated abilities to provide original, state-of-the-art, and creative solutions to such research problems.

Strong competence in advanced time-series, cross-sectional regression techniques, , sequencing algorithms, optimal matching methods, Monte Carlo chains and/or associated techniques.

Advantageous criteria include:

• Prior use of V-Dem data in applied research or similar evidence of familiarity with the project.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, flexibility, and very good ability to do teamwork in different configurations.
• Experience working collaboratively on a large-scale research project.
• Documented experience of outreach, especially translating and communicating research to policy-makers/practitioners.

We will make an overall assessment of the applicants’ qualifications and select one or more judged to complement the rest of the team in the best way possible for the needs of the research programs. Personal qualities and team-working skills are highly relevant for the position and are of great importance. 

Employment 

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 24 months
Extent: Full time, 100 %
Location: V-Dem Institute, Department of Political Science, Gothenburg, Sweden
Employment: Starting as soon as possible, or latest by 2022-09-01

 

 

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact 

Staffan I Lindberg, Professor, Director & Principal Investigator
Phone +46 31 786 1226
Email: staffan.i.lindberg@pol.gu.se

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact,

Administrative manager Åsa Adin, asa.adin@gu.se
Phone: +46 31 786 6994  

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 

Applicants are expected to visit http://www.v-dem.net and read program documents. The application should clearly relate to the V-Aut and/or FASDEM programs listed above.

The letter of application should include a self-evaluation of how the applicant’s proposed research agenda would contribute to the FASDEM research program, or how the applicant otherwise meets the requirements above.

Attach to the application:
- a CV
- research project proposal (max 3 pages)
- one writing sample.
The application should also include a list of at least three references from whom letters of recommendation can be solicited.

Supplementary documents which cannot be emailed should be sent to the following address:

University of Gothenburg
Department of Political Science
Box 711
SE-405 30 Gothenburg Sweden

Reference number, PAR 2022/xxx  should be clearly stated when sending supplementary documents.

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: April 12, 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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Postdoctoral fellowship in Business administration specializing in purchasing of freight transport services

 

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 School of Business, Economics and Law offers a unique breadth, with over 3 700 full-time students, 470 staff members, 160 international partner universities, four departments and three main subject areas – business, economics and law. The uniqueness is also manifested in the School’s close collaboration with trade, industry and the public sector. The School of Business, Economics and Law is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA and is thereby the only Triple Crown-accredited business school in Sweden.

The Department of Business Administration is the largest department at the School of Business, Economics and Law and offers comprehensive research and education at first-, second- and third-cycle levels in the subjects of business administration and economic geography. The Department has approximately 150 employees and is divided into four sections: Industrial and Financial Management & Logistics (IFEL), Management & Organisation, Marketing and Accounting.

This postdoctoral fellowship is situated at the Industrial and Financial Management & Logistics (IFEL) section, and is part of the Strategic Research Area Transport and in The transport purchasing panel. The transport purchasing panel is a bi-annual survey among transport purchasing companies, developed in cooperation with researchers at Gothenburg University, Chalmers University of Technology and IVL, Swedish Environmental Research Institute.

 

Subject description

Business administration specializing in purchasing of freight transport services

 

Purchasing of freight transport services has a large impact on companies’ costs and emissions, and thereby on society at large. It is therefore important to understand how purchasing strategies can improve the sustainability and efficiency of freight transport, including safety-related issues. This includes both horizontal collaborations among transport buying companies and among transport service companies/carriers. Horizontal collaboration can potentially improve capacity utilization and put pressure on transport service providers to offer more sustainable services as well as improve operations in other ways. Successful horizontal collaborations are significantly impacted by the purchasing process and demands of shippers.

 

Job assignments

The candidate is expected to engage in purchasing related research to investigate strategies and ways to improve sustainability and efficiency of freight transport, including safety-related issues. The focus should be on purchasing of freight transport services in general and specifically horizontal collaborations among transport buying companies and horizontal collaborations among transport service companies. The research shall be carried out in inter-disciplinary cooperation with other researchers and within the Transport Purchasing Panel. The research shall also be performed in close cooperation with industry and public sector organisations. A maximum of 20 % of working time can be devoted to teaching.

 

Eligibility

The candidate shall have completed a doctoral degree in an area relevant to the position by the closing date of the announcement of vacancy. Primarily candidates who have completed their doctoral degree no more than three years prior to the closing date will be considered. Eligibility for postdoctoral fellowship in accordance with university agreement Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor (2022-02-01) and Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg.

 

Assessment

In the assessment of applicants, particular weight will be assigned to research potential in relation to the subject description. The following are requirements for the position:

- A high level of English communication and writing skills

- Familiarity with qualitative methods including the use of interviews, workshops and similar.

- Familiarity with research on purchasing and/or freight transport services.

 

 The following are considered important merits:

- Experience from working in applied projects with research institutes, municipalities and/or commercial actors.

- Experience in working with survey data.

- Proficiency in Swedish is not a requirement but is seen very positively as the Transport Purchasing Panel use Swedish as the working language.

 

Ability to cooperate and overall personal suitability will be given thorough attention.

 

Appointment

This position is a fixed term, 100 % employment for two years, in accordance with university agreement  Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor (2022-02-01). The position may be extended on special grounds, i.e. sick leave, parental leave, clinical duties, elected positions in trade unions or other similar circumstances. The postdoctoral fellowship position, starting spring 2022 or as agreed, will be located at the Department of Business Administration, at Vasagatan 1 in central Gothenburg.

 

Closing date

Apply 28th March 2022 at the latest

 

How to apply

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in the university online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

The application should include:

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Copies of degree certificates, grade transcripts or other certificates
4. A letter of intent in which the applicant describes how he/she would approach the research assignment if hired for the position
5. An account of scholarly/research qualifications, including a description of prior scholarly/research activities and contributions. The scholarly works should be attached under Other attachments (maximum 10 attachments)
6. References (minimum 2), including their names, title, contact information and current position

 

Union representatives

For information regarding union representatives at the university: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply

 

Contact information

Michael Browne, Professor, +46 31 786 6798, michael.browne@handels.gu.se

Jonas Flodén, Docent +46 31 786 5131, jonas.floden@handels.gu.se

Ted Lindblom, Professor, Head of section, +46 786 14 97, ted.lindblom@handels.gu.se

 

Further information

https://www.gu.se/en/school-business-economics-law/business-administration

 

https://www.chalmers.se/en/areas-of-advance/Transport/Pages/default.aspx

 

https://www.chalmers.se/en/centres/lead/TransportPurchasingPanel/Pages/default.aspx

 

 

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, specializing in analying university students’ impact on innovation

 

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 addresses how universities through prior students impact innovation and entrepreneurship in business. The purpose of this project is to analyze the impacts  of university students, with a particular foci upon the flow and career paths of alumni. Alumni are students who have received advanced university degrees. One of the included sub-projects compares and contrasts different groups of alumni. One group has advanced university degrees from engineering/ natural science and the second group with degrees from innovation/ entrepreneurship. A second included sub-project focuses specifically upon graduate students who are active simultaneously in both firms and universities, known as ‘dual affiliation’ or ‘industrially related’ students. The overall  project as well as sub-projects thus examine how these different groups of alumni later impact innovation in large firms and entrepreneurship in smaller firms. Methods include developing and analyzing large-scale data, specifically register data as well as planning and conducting surveys of alumni.

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”. 

The applicant must have documented experience dealing with large-scale datasets and experience with statistical programs, explicitly with R, Stata, SPSS as well as Pyton. The applicant should have a proven interest in quantitative methods. This may be demonstrated by taking additional training or courses in quantitative methods than required for their degree program; by taking a program with extensive quantitative methods for social sciences.

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.

Apply

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: 

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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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