Postdoctoral Fellow in instrumentation for CMB experiments

 

at the Department of Physics. Closing date: 15 June 2022.

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

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

Project description
We are advertising a 3-year postdoctoral fellow position, to work with Dr. Jon E. Gudmundsson on a project in cryogenic optics funded by an ERC Starting Grant. The CMBeam program involves aspects in optical instrumentation, simulation, and analysis for experiments studying the cosmic microwave background, including the Simons Observatory, the LiteBIRD satellite, and the Taurus balloon-borne experiment.

The principal aim of CMBeam is to advance aspects of cryogenic optics for millimetre wavelengths. Efforts include the construction of a state-of-the-art cryogenic holography facility for the purposes of testing optical systems of current and future experiments. This infrastructure will facilitate calibration efforts for upcoming CMB experiments such as the Simons Observatory and enable the development of optical measurement techniques that are critical for next-generation experiments.

The successful candidate will be part of the Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics (www.okc.albanova.se) in Stockholm, a rich scientific environment that comprises more than a hundred researchers working in both theory and experiment in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics and particle physics at both Stockholm University and the Royal Institute for Technology. The OKC hosts a vibrant research program on dark matter, dark energy, transient and multimessenger astrophysics, galaxy evolution, structure formation, and related particle physics questions. Postdoctoral associates are also welcome to participate in Scientific Programs at Nordita, the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, which bring together groups of leading experts to work on specific topics for extended periods.

Main responsibilities
CMBeam involves development of novel techniques in cryogenic optics. This can be broken down into tasks that require expertise in mechanical design, optics, cryogenics, readout, and RF circuit design. The candidate, together with the PI, will lead the design of an anechoic chamber and custom cryostat that facilitates the testing of quasi-optical systems for future CMB experiments. Using lab measurements enabled by this facility, the candidate is also expected to lead calibration work for upcoming CMB experiments.

Other daily responsibilities include active participation in group meetings and mentoring of PhD students. The successful candidate is also encouraged to actively contribute to the lively academic environment at the OKC.

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

Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to proven experience in instrumentation for microwave and millimetre wave optical systems. This includes any background in cosmology experiment that relate to the project description. Experience with cryogenics and RF antenna characterization is particularly relevant.

We are looking for driven candidates with strong ability to work both individually and in groups.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date may be in September 2022 or by agreement. 

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

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Jon E. Gudmundsson, telephone: +46 8 553 780 70, jon@fysik.su.se.

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

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

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references
  Important: Your academic referees should send us recommendation letters via email to: FV-1326-22.refletters@fysik.su.se and state in the subject line: SU FV-1326-22 + name of the applicant.

and, in addition, please include the following documents

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

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

You are welcome to apply!

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

Closing date: 15/06/2022

URL to this pagehttps://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=17691&rmlang=UK

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Professor in Child and Youth Studies, focus Preschool

 

at the Department of Child and Youth Studies. Closing date: 5 September 2022.

The Department of Child and Youth Studies at Stockholm University employs around 150 employees who conduct teaching and research in preschool didactics, child and youth studies, children’s culture and extended education. This call applies to the subject of preschool didactics and it is located at the Section for Early Childhood Education (FUFF).

Subject/subject description
Child and youth studies is an interdisciplinary subject at the department focusing on children and young people’s living conditions and socialization. The cultural contexts of children and young people, such as the family, preschool and school, peer group, media and various social conditions are of interest to the department.
The call for applications concerns a professorship in Child and Youth Studies with a focus on preschool, which involves development of the subject area of preschool didactics. The position thereby holds an interdisciplinary orientation with a focus on preschool education and activities with historical and present-day perspectives. It encompasses questions of children’s play, learning, meaning-making and exploration of a variety of subject areas such as language, mathematics, natural sciences and technology. Also the pedagogical and didactic considerations concerning children’s ethical and aesthetic approaches, development and learning are included. Preschool teacher profession, documentation, evaluation and assessment are of interest in preschool didactics. Furthermore, the subject area includes the overarching questions of how laws and political decisions as well as other structural factors influence children’s living conditions and learning processes in preschool both historically and at present. In preschool didactics, theories and methods are implemented from both Social Sciences and Humanities.

Main responsibilities
The main duties are to conduct independent research, to contribute to the development of the department’s research culture with a focus on preschool didactics, to initiate and organize research projects, to teach and supervise at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels, to develop the degree programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels as well as to contribute to the departmental collaboration with the wider society. The employment also includes management and administrative assignments.

Qualification requirements
A person who is qualified to be employed as a professor will have demonstrated both research and teaching skills.
Research expertise should have been demonstrated through independent research within the subject area of the position that significantly exceeds the requirements for qualification as an Associate Professor, both in terms of quality and quantity. Significance is also attached to the planning and coordination of research. Requirements also include an extensive and well-documented track record of research in the field of preschool and with relevance to the subject of preschool didactics.
Teaching proficiency should have been demonstrated through teaching and supervision in the subject area of the position, at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The assessment of teaching skills should cover the planning, implementation and evaluation of  teaching, as well as supervision and examination. Teaching proficiency should be well documented and in a manner that makes it possible to assess the quality of the teaching activities.
The applicant must have the ability to cooperate with colleagues as well as other abilities that are required in order successfully to meet the demands of the position.

Assessment criteria
Special and equal emphasis will be placed on teaching and research skills in the field of the position. In the assessment of research skills, research in the specific subject area of preschool didactics is particularly meritorious.  

Strong emphasis will be placed on:

• Having successfully planned, applied for and obtained research project funds from external research funding bodies.
• Successful research supervision demonstrated through active guidance of at least one student to a completed PhD degree.
• A well-designed research proposal.
• Ability to develop and lead research environment and personnel.
• Administrative skills proven through leadership of research and teaching.
• Documented ability to cooperate well with colleagues and fellow researchers.
• Ability to collaborate with the surrounding society.
• Ability to disseminate findings from research and developmental projects both nationally and internationally.

Teaching and learning in higher education
The following is a merit:

• Completion of at least 15 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education, or to have otherwise acquired the equivalent knowledge.
• Completed training in research supervision.

Additional information
The Faculty of Social Sciences strives for a gender balance, women are therefore encouraged to apply for this position.
An applicant who does not have at least 15 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education and research supervisor training, and is not deemed to have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge, must complete such training within the first two years of employment.
Proficiency in Swedish is not a requirement for the position, but the applicant has to be ready to take on administrative and pedagogical tasks that demand an understanding and usage of Swedish.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, Professor Mats Börjesson, telephone: +46 8 120 76 218, mats.borjesson@buv.su.se.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Kay Artle, telephone: +46 8 16 40 49, kay.artle@su.se.

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

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

We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.

The University’s rules of employment and instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

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

Closing date: 05/09/2022

URL to this pagehttps://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=17729&rmlang=UK

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PhD position in Neurolinguistics

 

Applications are invited for a PhD candidate in the area of neurolinguistics and clinical linguistics.
This position is embedded in the NWO-funded VIDI project of Dr Vânia de Aguiar “Verb processing and verb learning in children with pediatric posterior fossa tumors (PPFTs)”.

The project characterizes verb processing and verb learning abilities of children with PPFTs, and compares them to the abilities of typically developing children (aim 1). In addition, neural correlates of language abilities will be studied (aim 2), while studying the effects of proton radiotherapy on language ability, as well as the relationship between changes in language and neuroanatomical changes during and after the proton therapy treatment (aim 3). Children with PPFTs will be tested from 2-3 weeks after surgery. Verb processing and learning ability will be studied in the context of various levels of syntactic (concerning grammar) and semantic (concerning meaning) complexity. This will make it possible to identify difficulties with syntax and semantics and to document their impact on verb learning.

The selected PhD candidate will conduct language assessments of children starting from 2-3 weeks after surgery up until 2 years after surgery, and will gather and analyze structural T1 MRI and diffusion MRI scans. This project entails a collaboration between the University of Groningen, the University Medical Center Groningen, and the Princes Máxima Center in Utrecht.

Qualifications

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic student with a Master degree in clinical linguistics, neurolinguistics, speech-language pathology, or psychology. Candidates who expect to obtain their degree before September 2022 are also eligible, and may be offered a position conditional upon successful completion of the Master degree.

Previous experience in administering and interpreting diagnostic tests for language assessment in children is mandatory. This may be documented via a BAPD testing license, or by clinical internships (in which case, it is recommended that the internship supervisor writes one of the recommendation letters).

Experience with scripting (R/Matlab/Python) is desirable, but not essential.

Native or native-like command of the Dutch language is mandatory, because data collection and language diagnostics with children will have to be conducted in Dutch.

Furthermore, an excellent knowledge of English and good academic writing skills are essential.

Organisation

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university offering high-quality teaching and research. Its 36,000 students are encouraged to develop their own individual talents through challenging study and career paths. The University of Groningen is an international center of knowledge: it belongs to the best research universities in Europe and is allied with prestigious partner universities and networks worldwide.

The Graduate School for the Humanities is the home to all PhD candidates of the Faculty of Arts (circa 250), and is committed to creating and maintaining excellent conditions for PhD research in all fields of the humanities. In addition to organizing local courses, the GSH works closely with 16 national research schools which offer regular courses and seminars by national and international top researchers.

The Centre for Language and Cognition of the University of Groningen (CLCG) is the institutional home for all the linguistic research carried out within the Faculty of Arts. The Neurolinguistics and Language Development research group is a strongly interdisciplinary group that investigates the organization of language in the brain, how language is processed and how languages are learned. To investigate these questions, a wide variety of methods is employed, ranging from spontaneous speech analysis, comprehension and elicitation experiments and the development of theoretical models, to eye tracking, EEG and functional and structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) techniques.

Conditions of employment

In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, the University of Groningen offers you:

• a salary of € 2,443 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,122 gross per month in the final year, based on a full-time position
• a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income
• an 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance.

This 1.0 fte appointment is temporary, for a specified period of four years. The candidate will first be appointed for twelve months. After six months, an assessment will take place of the candidate’s results and the progress of the PhD project, in order to decide whether employment will be continued.

The prospective starting date is 1 January 2023.

You will be enrolled in the Graduate School for the Humanities (GSH) of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen. The GSH offers the organizational infrastructure within which PhD candidates participate in advanced training and supervised research: https://www.rug.nl/(...)adschool-humanities/

You will be carrying out your research in the context of the Neurolinguistics and Language Development group of the CLCG research institute.

Application

Do you meet our qualification criteria? If yes, your application should include:

1. A motivation letter in which you describe why you wish to do this research, and why you are the right person to do it
2. A full curriculum vitae, demonstrating academic excellence, including publications and presentations (if applicable) and a proof of English proficiency test (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL test)
3. Certified copies of your Bachelor and Master degrees and grades belonging to each course unit of your Bachelor and Master degrees (in case of an on-going Master degree, please include your current grades and a certifying letter from your institution or thesis supervisor);
4. Two reference letters, emailed directly by the academic referees to vania.de.aguiar@rug.nl
5. A research proposal: choose one of the aims (see aims 1-3 described under “Job description”) and develop a research proposal on that topic. This proposal should not exceed 4000 words (references are excluded from this word count).

You can submit your application (in English) until 24 May 11:59 pm / before 25 May 2022 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Start date: 1 January 2023 (a somewhat earlier/later starting date can be discussed).

The University of Groningen strives to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also our diversity policy webpage: https://www.rug.nl/(...)rsity-and-inclusion/

Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP): https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/sollicitatiecode/ and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact:

• Dr Vânia de Aguiar (questions regarding the project), vania.de.aguiar@rug.nl
• Mrs N. Zadorina MA (for questions about the submission procedure), n.a.zadorina@rug.nl

Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

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PhD position Environmental History Niger Delta

 

Specialty areas: contemporary history, African history (Nigeria), environmental history, cultural and political responses to resource extraction

Applications are invited for a fully funded, four-year PhD position within the research project Environmental Histories of Resource Extraction in Africa: Understanding Cultural and Political Responses to Environmental Transformation, financed by the European Research Council (ERC) and led by Dr Iva Peša.

Through a comparative study of three African localities of resource extraction (oil drilling in Nigeria; copper mining in Zambia; gold mining in South Africa), focusing on the period 1950-2020, this project aims to analyse and explain the diversity of cultural and political responses to environmental transformation. The PhD candidate will conduct an in-depth case study in the Niger Delta (to be discussed, this may include the oil refinery in Alesa Eleme or the 1970 oil spill in Ejama Ebubu and its aftermath). This PhD project will involve a research stay in the Niger Delta of c. 9 months. Using oral history, archives, popular literature (novels and poems), and songs, the PhD candidate will examine lived experiences of environmental transformation caused by oil extraction. The motivation of this project is to understand when, how, and why environmentalism found expression in African localities of resource extraction.

The discovery of oil in the Niger Delta in 1956 precipitated massive oil spills, violent conflict over oil revenues, and vocal environmental protest movements. This project aims to historicise these environmental conflicts and to understand why people reacted differently to environmental change. The PhD candidate will be part of a larger team (PI, PhD student on South Africa, and two post-doctoral researchers who will join the project in 2023), collaborating closely with the University of Port Harcourt and local partners.

This PhD project offers a unique opportunity to work in an international research environment as well as to acquire valuable teaching experience (to be discussed). In addition, the PhD candidate will collaborate with the other team members to organise conferences and workshops, and to plan outreach activities.

For additional queries regarding the project and if you would like to get access to the full project proposal, please get in touch with the project’s PI, Dr Iva Peša: i.pesa@rug.nl

Qualifications

• Research Master’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as contemporary history, global history, African history, or environmental history (degrees in related fields such as international relations, anthropology, cultural and literary studies, or African studies will also be considered)
• excellent command of English
• experience in conducting research in Africa (preferably Nigeria) and willingness to conduct c. 9 months of research in the Niger Delta
• familiarity with and strong interest in debates on environmental history, resource extraction, African history, and cultural production
• a strong motivation to complete a PhD dissertation in 4 years
• ability to work both independently and as a team player.

Desirable qualifications:

• a research network in the Niger Delta
• knowledge of local languages, e.g. Ijaw or Ogoni.

Organisation

The University of Groningen, founded in 1614, is an international research university in the North of The Netherlands. Our staff create and share knowledge through outstanding research and education. The Faculty of Arts – which includes the History department – is located in the historic heart of the city of Groningen. Our research covers the following fields: Archaeology, Cultural Studies, History, International Relations, Journalism, Language and Literary Studies, and Linguistics.

Conditions of employment

In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, the University of Groningen offers you:

• a salary of € 2,443 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,122 gross per month in the final year, based on a full-time position
• a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income and an 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance
• a temporary appointment of 1.0 FTE for a specified period of four years. The candidate will first be appointed for twelve months. After six months, an assessment will take place of the candidate’s results and the progress of the PhD project, in order to decide whether employment will be continued.

The prospective starting date is 1 September or 1 October 2022

Affiliation
The PhD candidate will be enrolled in the Graduate School for the Humanities, affiliated with the Research Institute for the Study of Culture Groningen (ICOG), and based at the Department of History. The candidate will also have the opportunity to join relevant trainings of the national graduate schools, such as the N.W. Posthumus Institute, the Dutch training programme for PhD students in social and economic history, which offers courses in research planning and design, as well as regular workshops.

Application

Applications should be in English and contain the following materials:

• short statement (c. 1,000 words), explaining your motivation for applying
• curriculum vitae
• copies of MA diploma and list of grades and a copy of MA thesis
• contact details of two academic referees (no letter of recommendation is required
• only the referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted).

You may apply by sending your application as two PDF files (one for the MA thesis, and one for all other documents) until 31 May 11:59pm / before 1 June 2022 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website). Please send in all other documents as your ‘letter of application’ and your MA Thesis as ‘extra attachment’.

Interviews with selected candidates will be held in mid-June 2022.

The University of Groningen strives to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also our diversity policy webpage: https://www.rug.nl/(...)rsity-and-inclusion/

Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP): https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/sollicitatiecode/ and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact:

• Dr Iva Peša (for information about the project itself), i.pesa@rug.nl
• Lisanne Coolen (for practical information regarding the application procedure), l.coolen@rug.nl

Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

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PhD in Modeling Structures of Human Cognition

 

Explorations of the structure of human cognition often take one of two approaches: a top down view that builds models based upon high level theoretical architectures and compares the performance of these models with observed human behavior, or a bottom up view that attempts to derive structures through the analysis of low level brain imaging signals. Though these methods are often pursued separately, some attempts have been made to combine the two approaches, analyzing signals from brain imaging data through the framework of high level architectural model structures. The Common Model of Cognition (CMC), a consensus model drawn from decades of work in functional cognitive architectures, has been found to provide a reasonable account of brain activity in a variety of tasks and at rest. The success of the CMC is encouraging evidence for the presence of a singular underlying framework that drives cognition, as well as giving strong indications of structural features likely present in the brain. However, the CMC is, by design, a very simple account of cognition, consisting of only five high level cognitive components (Perception, Action, Working Memory, Procedural Memory, and Long Term Memory), each of which likely contains multiple networks of lower level components that contribute to cognition.

The goal of this project is to extend the methods of previous research involving the Common Model, by increasing the complexity of the model's network framework to include components that represent more specific cognitive functions. Perception, for example, can take multiple forms, primarily auditory and visual, but the current configuration of the CMC treats all perceptual activity as the same. Comparing this original model framework with one that separates the visual and auditory perceptual signals and allows them to interact with the rest of the network individually could provide valuable insight into how perceptual inputs are processed, and how that information interacts with the rest of the components in the brain’s network model. The sparse nature of the original CMC model provides myriad opportunities to explore these kinds of distinctions in all five of the basic high level components, ultimately providing a more complete picture of the shape and structure of cognitive processes within the brain.

In this project we will:

• Develop and refine a data analysis pipeline to accommodate the comparison of multiple model configurations
• Identify and localize component networks within the larger CMC components; visual perception and auditory perception within the general CMC Perception component, for example
• Formulate comparison metrics of alternate model structures, and explore the implications of differences in model performance

The objective of the temporary position is the production of a number of research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and conference proceedings, which together will form the basis of a thesis leading to a PhD degree (Dr) at the the University of Groningen.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have:

• A MSc in the field of psychology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, or a related field
• Experience with programming, ideally in Python, Matlab, and/or R
• A high proficiency in English, and excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

The project will consist of a combination of organizing and handling a large data set, performing basic analysis of brain imaging data, building and troubleshooting models of cognitive structure, and performing statistical analysis of the model outputs. Expertise in each of these areas is not a requirement, but some basic experience in similar areas and/or a motivated interest in one or more of the project components is helpful.

Organisation

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen enjoys an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative institution of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programmes and academic career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 36,000 students and researchers alike to develop their own individual talents. As one of the best research universities in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global centre of knowledge.

Within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. A 4-year PhD position is available at the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with the topic of structural underpinnings of human cognition. The candidate would become a member of the Cognitive Modeling Group of the Artificial Intelligence Department, and will work under the supervision of Dr Catherine Sibert and Prof Niels Taatgen.

Conditions of employment

We offer you, following the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:

• a salary of € 2,443 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,122 gross per month in the fourth and final year for a full-time working week
• a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income and an 8.3% year-end bonus
• a full-time position (1.0 FTE).

The successful candidate will first be offered a temporary position of one year with the option of renewal for another three years. Prolongation of the contract is contingent on sufficient progress in the first year to indicate that a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the next three years is to be expected. A PhD training programme is part of the agreement and the successful candidate will be enrolled in the Graduate School of Science and Engineering.

Application

Application should include:

• letter of motivation
• CV (including contact information for at least two academic references)
• transcripts from your bachelor’s and master’s degree.

You can submit your application until 31 May 11:59pm / before 1 June 2022 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

Applications received before 1 June 2022 will be given full consideration; however, the position will remain open until it is filled.

The University of Groningen strives to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also our diversity policy webpage: https://www.rug.nl/(...)rsity-and-inclusion/

Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP): https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/sollicitatiecode/ and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact:

• dr. C.L. (Catherine) Sibert, Assistant Professor Human Computer Collaboration, c.l.sibert@rug.nl

Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

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PhD position in Probability theory with applications in epidemiology

 

In recent years mathematical models for epidemics and pandemics have, for obvious reasons, received much attention. Both strengths and weaknesses have been revealed, leading to important challenges for mathematical modelers. Examples of those challenges are to extend existing toy models for epidemics, to include contact tracing, behavioral change in response to epidemics and seasonality.

We seek a PhD student to work with Dr. Pieter Trapman on stochastic models for the spread of infectious diseases. The subject of the PhD project is to develop, extend and rigorously analyse probabilistic models and theory for this spread. This will likely involve branching processes, random graphs, percolation theory and interacting particle systems.

The objective of the temporary position is the production of a number of research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, which together will form the basis of a thesis leading to a PhD degree (Dr.) at the University of Groningen.

The successful candidate should start the position in the fall of 2022 (Earliest September 1).

Qualifications

The successful candidate should:

• have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Mathematics or another field of science relevant for the position
• have good command of English (oral and written)
• be enthusiastic and have the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, have a passion for science, be highly motivated to work in probability theory and communicate with public health researchers on formulation of problems and their solutions, possess excellent communication skills and an affinity for writing scientific papers and delivering presentations
• in addition to these general qualifications, specific research projects may require specific qualifications, to be discussed with the intended supervisors.

Organisation

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen enjoys an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative institution of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programmes and academic career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 36,000 students and researchers alike to develop their own individual talents. As one of the best research universities in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global centre of knowledge.

Within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, a 4-years PhD position is available at the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with the topic of probability theory. The candidate would become a member of the Probability and Statistics group and will work under the supervision of Dr Pieter Trapman

Conditions of employment

We offer you, following the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:

• a salary of € 2,443 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,122 gross per month in the fourth and final year for a full-time working week
• a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income and an 8.3% year-end bonus
• a full-time position (1.0 FTE). The successful candidate will first be offered a temporary position of one year with the option of renewal for another three years. Prolongation of the contract is contingent on sufficient progress in the first year to indicate that a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the next three years is to be expected. A PhD training programme is part of the agreement, and the successful candidate will be enrolled in the Graduate School of Science and Engineering.

Application

Application should include:

1. a cover letter introducing yourself, describing your motivation and qualifications to conduct scientific research
2. a full CV demonstrating academic excellence, including publications and presentations (if applicable), and a copy of your passport
3. a certified copy or scan of your MSc diploma (or equivalent; provide a certified University letter stating when your graduation will be if between the application deadline and start of the project) and academic records
4. Proof of sufficient competence in English
5. Names and contact details of two academic references.

You can submit your application until 31 May 11:59pm / before 1 June 2022 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

Applications received before 16 May 2022 will be given full consideration; however, the position will remain open until it is filled.

The University of Groningen strives to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also our diversity policy webpage: https://www.rug.nl/(...)rsity-and-inclusion/

Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP): https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/sollicitatiecode/ and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code

We provide career services for partners of new faculty members moving to Groningen.

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact:

• Dr Pieter Trapman, j.p.trapman@rug.nl

Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

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Post-doc in employee wellbeing and/or team functioning

 

Are you an experienced researcher in organizational behavior, I&O psychology, or a related discipline and looking for a new challenge?

The Center of Expertise HRM&OB, part of the Organizational Behavior (OB) group of the Faculty Economics and Business at the University of Groningen, is looking for an ambitious postdoctoral researcher with ample experience with survey research and quantitative data analysis.

The OB group aspires to promote a basic understanding of individual and group behavior and the translation of scientific research into practical implications that have significant corporate value. To achieve these aims, the group is focused on conducting rigorous and cutting-edge research that is published in major OB outlets. The group collaborates with leading (OB) scholars, business leaders, and major corporations in the Netherlands and abroad. See also https://www.rug.nl/research/hrm-ob/

As a postdoc, you will collaborate with established researchers of the OB group to advance current perspectives on (a) individual team members’ wellbeing and effectiveness and/or (b) team processes and outcomes. We are looking for someone who wants to further develop and refine their own ideas related to one of these research themes. In doing so, you will collect longitudinal, multi-source data at public and private companies linked to the Center of Expertise, write reports that offer practical recommendations to participating teams and organizations, and use the data to test hypotheses and write research papers.

Qualifications

• a PhD in organizational behavior, I&O psychology, human resource management, or other relevant social science (completed or near completion)
• experience with survey research and advanced knowledge of statistical software (e.g., Mplus, R, SPSS)
• excellent communication and writing skills (in English)
• you are an independent and creative thinker
• a basic understanding of the Dutch language (A2 would be an advantage).

Organisation

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Belonging to the best research universities of Europe and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge.

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) has an inspiring study and working environment for students and employees. International accreditation enables the Faculty to assess performance against the highest international standards. It also creates an exciting environment of continuous improvement. FEB's programmes, academic staff and research do well on various excellence ranking lists.

Conditions of employment

In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, we offer you:

• a starting salary, depending on qualifications and work experience, between € 2,846 (salary scale 10) and € 5,230 gross per month (salary scale 11) based on a fulltime position (38 hours per week)
• a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income and an 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance
• a temporary fulltime (1.0 FTE) appointment for a maximum term of three years. The initial appointment is for one year. Following a positive assessment and barring altered circumstances, this term will be extended.

Starting date: 1 September 2022 or as soon as possible

Application

Candidates are invited to send:

• a letter of application
• a curriculum vitae.

You may apply until 31 May 11:59pm / before 1 June 2022 Dutch local time (CET), using the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

The University of Groningen strives to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also our diversity policy webpage: https://www.rug.nl/(...)rsity-and-inclusion/
Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP): https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/sollicitatiecode/ and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code
We provide career services for partners of new faculty members moving to Groningen.

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact:

• Joost van de Brake, h.j.van.de.brake@rug.nl
• Peter Essens, p.j.m.d.essens@rug.nl
• Gerben van der Vegt (for questions about the position), g.s.van.der.vegt@rug.nl

Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

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