Researcher in active polymeric optical nanomaterials

 

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The Department of Physics at the University of Gothenburg is located on the main campus of Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, with a total of some 80 employees. The communication routes are good both nationally and internationally. The researching focuses within the fields of Atom- and Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Spintronics, and Complex Systems and Biophysics and is performed in an international environment with extensive national and international collaborations. The education programs at the Department include Bachelor- and Master programs in Physics, physics teacher-training programs, as well as outreach courses in Physics aimed for the general public. Gothenburg Physics Centre is a close collaboration with four other departments within the Faculty of Science and Chalmers University of Technology creates an innovative environment for all researchers and students at the department.

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

 

Alexandre Dmitriev’s research group operates at the junction of nanoplasmonics and nanomagnetism (the fast emerging research field called ’magnetoplasmonics’ or ‘nanoscale magnetophotonics’), producing magnetically-controlled optical platforms and studying the influence of nanoplasmons on magnetism. The group is also active in developing new bottom-up nanofabrication methods, organic photoswitches-nanoantennas strong coupling and in research on nano-photovoltaics.

https://www.gu.se/en/research/nanophotonics-and-nano-optics

 

Publications:

http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=uFM2fgcAAAAJ   

 

Job assignments

Development of active polymer platforms for optical nanomaterials

Eligibility

Qualifications

To qualify as a researcher, the applicant must have completed a Swedish doctoral degree or must have a foreign degree corresponding to a Swedish doctoral degree.

Additional information about eligibility/assessment:

Solid background in optics, nano-optics, polymer chemistry; experience in polymer preparation; nanofabrication and nanocharacterization.

Further, the applicant should be:

- Proficient in self-assembly nanofabrication and photolithography;

- Proficient in microscopy and building optical set-ups.

Employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 4 months
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Physics, Gothenburg
First day of employment: Asap, according to the agreement.

Appointment procedure

Please apply online

The application shall include:
Cover letter with an explanation of why you apply for the position
CV including scientific publications
Copy of exam certificate
Two referees (name, telephone no, relation)

For further information regarding the position

Alexander Dmitriev, alexd@physics.gu.se

Unions

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

How to apply

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.

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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Doctoral student in Medical Science - Function and gene expression of single beta-cells

 

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.

Doctoral position in Medical Science

Project title: Function and gene expression of single beta-cells

The Department of Physiology is located at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology at the Faculty of Medicine at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. The Department conducts research within the area of physiology. Several projects involve a close collaboration with the Sahlgrenska University Hospital. We offer undergraduate courses as parts of study programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Speech and language pathology, Dental hygiene, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and the bachelor program of Cognitive Science. The research groups at the Department represent a broad range of research areas within the field of physiology.

General information about being a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg can be found on the university's doctoral student pages: https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/doktorand/?languageId=100001&skipSSOCheck=true    

Duties   

The PhD education in Medical Science comprises carrying out a scientific project and completing at least 30 credits of courses at third-cycle level. The doctoral student must also write a scientific compilation thesis or monograph corresponding to at least 120 credits. For more information about third-cycle studies at Sahlgrenska Academy, see https://www.gu.se/en/sahlgrenska-akademin/doctoral-studies

Project: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is an escalating health problem of enormous proportions. Although existing drugs reduce hyperglycaemia, they fail to stop the gradual beta-cell failure that is the key determinant of disease progression. There is consequently an urgent need for improved knowledge of the cellular mechanisms that cause beta-cell failure. We have recently demonstrated that human pancreatic beta-cells lose their mature phenotype in T2D. Interesting reports have also shown that there are pools of beta-cells within a pancreatic islet that differ in secretory response to glucose and that the proportion of such pools is altered in T2D. This is yet a largely unexplored area, but the new findings emphasise the need to analyse the single-cell phenotype to better define the exact changes of beta-cell function and expression in T2D and enable treatment that more precisely counteracts secretory failure.

The doctoral candidate will use cutting-edge single-cell techniques to study the functional and gene expression changes that are associated with beta-cell failure. Genes that are consistently associated with beta-cell failure will be scrutinized in-depth by a range of cell-physiological techniques to pinpoint the mechanisms that fail in the secretory machinery when the gene is perturbed. By defining the phenotype and proportion of cellular pools in diabetic and non-diabetic conditions in a more precise manner than has previously been possible, the project is at the international forefront and has the potential to lead to new mechanistic understanding of beta-cell failure and potentially identify new targets to preserve beta-cell function, which is an urgent clinical need. The doctoral student will get unique training in cell-physiology, gene expression analysis and clinical medicine. The student will be part of a stimulating research environment with access to expertise in a diverse range of areas of relevance to the project.

Education at third-cycle level comprises four years of full-time study, and leads to a doctoral degree.    

As part of your employment as a doctoral student, you may have departmental duties corresponding to up to 20 % of full-time employment, distributed throughout your study period. Departmental duties usually consist of teaching at first- and second-cycle levels, but may also include research and administration.    

Eligibility   

Education at third-cycle level requires general eligibility and specific eligibility as set out in the general syllabus for the subject.  

The general eligibility requirements for education at third-cycle level are:    
1. having completed a degree at second-cycle level, or
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.  
 
Specific entry requirements for this subject, according to the general syllabus, are: 
having completed the English B/6 course or is considered to have acquired equivalent knowledge through previous studies.  

Assessment criteria   

The selection of applicants who are considered to have the ability required to benefit from the study programme and who meet the general and specific eligibility requirements are assessed based on the following documented qualifications:
- specific knowledge and skills within the subject area and related research fields
- experience of scientific theory and relevant research methodology
- scientific analysis and presentation verified through thesis, degree project, scientific journals or the like.    

Employment   

Once you have been admitted for education at third-cycle level, you will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg. The provisions for employment as a doctoral student can be found in ordinance SFS 1993:100. Initial employment as a doctoral student may apply for a maximum of one year, and may be renewed by a maximum of two years at a time. A doctoral student may be employed as a doctoral student for a maximum of eight years, but the total period of employment may not be longer than the equivalent of full-time education at third-cycle level for four years.   

Location: Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Physiology. Extent: 100%. First day of employment: as agreed. The University applies a local agreement on salaries for doctoral students.   

Contact information 

For more information about the project please contact the principal supervisor, 
Anders Rosengren, Professor, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology,
e-mail: anders.rosengren@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   

You can apply to be admitted for education at third-cycle level via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal. 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.   

You must include the following, in pdf format

• Personal letter
• CV
• Diploma and transcripts showing that you meet with the general entry requirement
• Proof of completion of English 6 course or the acquired equivalent knowledge through previous studies

If your degree is from a university outside of Sweden, make sure that you attach a diploma and full transcripts that makes assessing your degree easier.  

If your degree has not been verified by a Swedish authority you need to provide contact details to the issuing university, registrar or similar, that can verify the degree at our request.

For information on what you need to submit in order to fulfill the English language requirement see https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/

  

Applications must be received by:  2022-05-31

 

 

Information for International Applicants 

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit: 

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services 
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/ 

  

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

Salaries are set individually at the University.

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

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

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Postdoctor in Experimental Psychiatry

 

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 Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, at the Sahlgrenska Academy, we conduct research and education covering a wide range of knowledge areas. The institute comprises five different departments: Clinical Neuroscience, Health and Rehabilitation, Pharmacology, Physiology and Psychiatry and Neurochemistry.

The Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, invites applications for a postdoctoral position at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry. 

Subject area

Experimental Psychiatry 

Subject area description

Schizophrenia is one of the most serious psychiatric diagnoses. Schizophrenia is characterized by so-called positive, negative and cognitive symptoms. Available pharmacotherapy is effective mainly for treatment of the positive symptoms (hallucinations, delusions), whereas the negative (anhedonia, inactivity, ”autism”-like symptoms) and cognitive symptoms are more difficult to treat and at the same time are those with most impact on the long-term prognosis for the patient. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a gigantic public health problem and afflicts also psychiatric patients, e.g. patients with schizophrenia. Treatments available for AUD, both pharmacological and psychological, have small effect sizes and simply are not good enough. The research group has recently patented two new treatment principles, one for the negative symptoms of schizophrenia and one for AUD. This preclinical project is aimed at further experimentally confirming and developing these new treatment principles. To this end we use a combination of behavioral models, in vivo microdialysis, neurochemistry and molecular biology. The studies will be conducted under supervision of Professor Bo Söderpalm and Professor Mia Ericson, at the Institute for Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. 

Job assignments

The candidate will be responsible for the behavioral models and contribute to the in vivo microdialysis studies as well as the neurochemical and molecular biological analyses. The candidate will also be expected to compile data, draw figures and write initial versions of research articles and funding applications.

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

Previous theoretical knowledge in the field is appreciated. Previous experience of behavioral models in rats and mice as well of the in vivo microdialysis technique and neurochemistry is a merit. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Employment

The employment is limited (temporary) for 2 years, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Starting date: as soon as possible or as agreed. 

Contact information 

If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Professor Mia Ericson, phone: +46 31 786 39 78, e-mail: mia.ericsson@gu.se  

Manager in charge is Professor/Head of Department Henrik Zetterberg, phone: +46 768 672 647, e-mail: henrik.zetterberg@clinchem.gu.se and Senior Lecturer/Assistant Head of Department Silke Kern, phone: +46 762 365 332, e-mail: silke.kern@neuro.gu.se

Application documents are not to be submitted through the contact persons.

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply

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.  

Please enclose PhD certificate with the application.

Applications must be received by: 2022-05-31

 

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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1-2 Postdoctoral fellows in Structure and function of human membrane proteins

 

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

We are currently seeking several highly talented, innovative and results-driven persons for postdoctoral positions in structure and function of human membrane proteins in the Johansson laboratory at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Institute of Biomedicine at the Göteborg University, Sweden.

Subject area 

Structure and function of human membrane proteins

Subject area description 

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and ion channels make up two of the largest sub-families of human membrane proteins. These proteins are important targets for therapeutic development and in particular GPCRs since they constitute about 30-40% of all therapeutic drug targets. Methodological breakthroughs have accelerated structure determination of human membrane proteins, however our understanding of the molecular bases of ligand binding and mechanisms of activation remain elusive.  We will characterize these proteins using structural, biophysical and pharmacological methods.

Duties 

The successful candidates will work on the structure and function of select human membrane protein targets, including G protein-coupled receptors and ion channels, using a combination of structural, biochemical and pharmacological approaches. The candidates will be encouraged and expected to conduct their research independently and to plan and execute research tasks in a timely manner. The candidates are also expected to travel for data collection purposes and to participate in collaborations with other research groups (either within Sweden or abroad). Additionally, the candidates may also be asked to assist in supervision of Masters or doctoral students.

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 

The applicants must have a PhD in a relevant area of research such as structural biology, biochemistry/biophysics, pharmacology or related fields. The successful candidates should have extensive experience in cloning, expression and purification of membrane proteins. Extra merit is given to those with previous experience in structural biology (cryo-EM or X-ray crystallography) or in pharmacology.

Great emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s personal suitability for the position and interest in the subject area as well as their long-term research goals. The work involves close collaborations with other researchers and thus demands flexibility and a willingness to travel for data collection purposes.  Excellent communication skills (spoken and written) in English are a prerequisite for the position.

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

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 agreed. 

Contact information 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact: Linda Johansson; email: linda.johansson.4@gu.se; telephone: +46(0)766183244.

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: 2022-05-31.

 

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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Associate Senior Lecturer in Economic Geography

 

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.

With its more than 3,700 full-time students, 470 employees, 160 international partner universities and four departments, the School of Business, Economics and Law has unique breadth. The School’s close collaborations with the business sector and the public sector are also unique. The School of Business, Economics and Law holds EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA.

The Department of Business Administration is the biggest department at the School of Business, Economics and Law, and conducts extensive research and is responsible for education programmes at first-cycle and second-cycle levels, as well as third-cycle education in the subject areas of Business Administration and Economic Geography. The Department has more than 140 employees and is divided into four sections: Industrial and Financial Management & Logistics (IFEL), Management & Organisation (including Economic Geography), Marketing, and Accounting. The Department also has an administrative and technical unit.

The advertised position as Associate senior lecturer in Economic Geography is hosted by the Management and Organisation section. Appointment as associate senior lecturer is the first step in the promotion system of the Department and the Faculty.

 

Subject area

Economic Geography

 

Subject description

Economic geography is an independent academic subject with educational responsibilities from Bachelor´s level to postgraduate level. In addition, representatives of the subject participate in the school’s Bachelor programs, as well as within the Master’s program “International Business and Trade” at the Graduate School.

The subject of economic geography focuses on the distribution and movement of economic activities in geographical space.  Regional economic transformation, international trade and investment flows, and the internationalization processes of manufacturing and service companies are examples of topics studied within economic geography.

 

Job assignments

The position as associate senior lecturer comprises maximum 50 % teaching and minimum 50 % research. The holder of the employment is expected to conduct research in accordance with the subject description above. The teaching obligations comprise teaching at all levels in independent courses in economic geography, in courses within the Bachelor program, as well as at the Graduate School. Course development, course management and supervision may also become parts of the teaching obligations. More particularly, the associate senior lecturer is expected to take responsibility for our teaching in the intersection between Economic Geography and International Business. Teaching is conducted in English.

 

Eligibility

Eligibility for appointment as associate senior lecturer is specified in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 4 Section 4a, Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg Ref. V 2022/38, and Appointment Regulations for Teaching Staff at the School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg Ref. V 2020/3440.

To be eligible for appointment as associate senior lecturer, the candidate must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant subject area. Preference should be given to candidates who were awarded their doctoral degree or achieved equivalent competence no more than five years prior to the application deadline for this appointment as associate senior lecturer. Those who have completed their doctoral degree or achieved equivalent competence prior to five years before the application deadline may also be eligible where special grounds exist, i.e. sick leave, parental leave, or similar circumstances.

 

Assessment

According to the Appointment Regulations for Teaching Staff at the School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg Ref. V 2020/3440, the applicant shall be selected for the position who, based on an overall assessment of competence and potential for development, is judged to have the best qualities for performing the duties included in the appointment. In the assessment, the applicant's scientific skills and potential for further development within the position shall be considered as especially important. In the assessment, the applicant’s ability conduct teaching and potential for teaching development shall also be considered.

In addition, the following shall be considered as especially important aspects of the evaluation:

• Documented experience of research and scientific publishing on international aspects of economic geography, and especially in the intersection between Economic Geography and International Business.
• A well-designed research agenda of international standard within economic geography
• Experience of a successfully planned and conduced empirical research project.

The applicant’s ability to cooperate internally and externally to perform the described tasks, as well as his/her general suitability, will also be taken into account in the assessment.

 

The appointment

In accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen SFS 1993:100) Chapter 4 Section 12a and 12b, an associate senior lecturer may be employed for a period of minimum four years, and at most six years, where the purpose of the appointment is to enable the lecturer to develop research autonomy and acquire the research and teaching qualifications necessary to fulfil the requirements for another more qualified teacher appointment (such as, senior lecturer).

This position is a fixed term employment of four years, 100% full time. The appointment may be extended if, due to sick leave, parental leave or other special grounds, additional time is needed to achieve the purpose of the appointment. Starting date by agreement.

 

Promotion

For promotion to Senior lecturer, an application for promotion must be submitted to the Department no later than six months before the expiration of the fixed term employment as associate senior lecturer.

According to the Department Regulations at the School Of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg GU 2021/3372, promotion to and employment as senior lecturer, shall be granted if external evaluators deem the candidate scientifically and pedagogically eligible for promotion, or is close to achieving this (within a year of termination of the appointment as associate senior lecturer), to associate professor (in Swedish: ‘docent’), and is suitable for such an appointment (Appointment to Associate Professor at the Department of Business Administration : Guidelines for Candidates and Internal Evaluators as per 2017/382).

 

Contact

Martin Henning, professor in Economic geography

+46 031 7861419

martin.henning@handels.gu.se

 

Ramsin Yakob, associate professor and head of section

+46 031 7862834

ramsin.yakob@handels.gu.se

 

Information regarding the university

https://www.gu.se/en

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

 

Union representatives

To contact union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply#Union-representatives

 

Application

Apply for this appointment using the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal by clicking "Apply" below. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete and in accordance with the requirements stated in the advertisement and that the University receives your application no later than midnight Swedish time on the closing date for applications. We encourage applications in English since they may be reviewed by international experts with English as their working language.

 

Closing date of application

Closing date of application is: 7th August 2022

 

Content of the application

The application must include:

• Curriculum Vitae, including copies of degree certificates, grade transcripts or other certificates
• Letter of intent (up to three pages) in which the applicant describes how he/she intends to perform the tasks if hired for the position
• An account of scholarly/research qualifications, including a description of prior scholarly/research activities and contributions, etc., of maximum two pages.
• PhD thesis and up to four additional scholarly works
• An account of teaching qualifications, including teacher training and a description of prior teaching assignments and a reflection, of maximum two pages. Qualitative assessments, course evaluations or equivalent documentation should be attached under ‘Attachments’.
• A brief account of achievements in management, collaboration and administration
• References, at least two, including name, title, their current higher education institution and contact details.

All merits should be documented, and all certificates attested.

All attachments are to be named in a way that clearly indicates their content.

Publications that cannot be attached in electronic format may be sent to: Department of Business Administration, PO-Box 610, S-405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden, attention: "PAR 2022/366”.

 

 

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 fellow in Computational genomics of UV-induced DNA damage

 

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

Computational genomics of UV-induced DNA damage

Subject area description

We are interested in how mutations arise and distribute across genomes, in both protein coding and non-coding DNA and with particular focus on ultraviolet (UV) light and skin cancers. For these studies we make use of publicly available as well as in-house generated genomic datasets, including genome-wide mapping of UV-induced DNA damage by high-throughput sequencing (CPD-seq). We now seek a skilled computational scientist to help address new challenges that will be tackled using this approach and related methods, in human cancer and beyond.

Job assignments

The project will involve bioinformatics analysis of large-scale genomic data generated in our lab, including integration with relevant public datasets. Although the emphasis will be on applied genomic science, development of new bioinformatics methodology may also be required to meet project goals. The work will be carried out in collaboration with experimental scientists. Relevant recent publications from our group include: Elliott et al., Nature Rev. Cancer 2021; Van den Eynden et al., Nature Genetics 2019, Lindberg et al, PNAS 2019; Elliott et al., Plos Genetics 2018; Fredriksson et al., Plos Genetics 2017; Fredriksson et al., Nature Genetics 2014. See www.larssonlab.org for more information.

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

Good programming skills and linux/unix experience is a requirement. Knowledge of Matlab or R is desired. Previous experience with analysis of next-generation sequencing data is recommended. While not required, experience from relevant biological fields is desirable, and the applicant is expected to have published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. Excellent communicative skills are required, including fluency in oral and written English.

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

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 agreed.

 

For further information:

Please contact: Erik Larsson Lekholm, Professor, phone: +46 31 786 6942, e-mail: erik.lekholm@gu.se.

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg:
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How to apply

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

The 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

Closing date: 2022-05-31

 

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

Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

 

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 Information Retrieval using photonic neural network architectures

 

The Machine Learning section of the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen (DIKU) is offering a 2-year fully funded postdoctoral position in applied Machine Learning and Information Retrieval, commencing 1 September 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Description of the scientific environment
The postdoctoral fellow will join the Machine Learning Section at DIKU. The Machine Learning section is among the leading research environments in Artificial Intelligence and Web & Information Retrieval in Europe (in the top 5 for 2020, according to csrankings.org), with a strong presence at top-tier conferences, continuous collaboration in international & national research networks, and solid synergies with big tech, small tech, and industry. The Machine Learning section consists of a vibrant selection of approximately 65 talented researchers (40 of whom are PhD and postdoctoral fellows) from around the world with a diverse set of backgrounds and a common incessant scientific curiosity and openness to innovation. DIKU is the one of the oldest Computer Science departments in Europe, founded by Turing Award Winner Peter Naur.

The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research on the use and development of photonic neural network architectures for information retrieval (IR). The research will involve developing new algorithms for IR and provide feedback to the design of the photonic neural network architectures.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Christina Lioma at c.lioma@di.ku.dk.

Job description
Supervision of bachelor and master theses and teaching are encouraged, but not required. Travel funding and computing resources are covered.

The University of Copenhagen is currently expanding strongly in computer science. We expect to have tenure-track openings in the very near future, and welcome postdoctoral researchers interested in exploring such opportunities.

Formal requirements
Postdoctoral applicants should have or be about to receive a PhD degree in a subject relevant for the research area, e.g. computer science, physics, or mathematics. The successful candidate is expected to have a solid background in applied Machine Learning, Information Retrieval and/or photonic information processing. The candidate should have a strong research record as witnessed by publications in top venues.

The University of Copenhagen

The University of Copenhagen was founded in 1479 and is the oldest and largest institution of research and education in Denmark. It is a member of the International Alliance of Research Universities, alongside the Universities of Cambridge, Oxford and Yale, and has produced 9 Nobel prize winners. Various academic rankings see the University of Copenhagen as one of the top leading institutions in Europe and the world, and its study programs meet the most stringent international standards for higher education based on Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurances in the European Higher Education Area and the Danish Accreditation Institution guidelines. 

Life in Copenhagen, Denmark
International surveys repeatedly rank Denmark among the world’s happiest countries, with high level of social and gender equality, community spirit, and a strong sense of common responsibility for social welfare. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, buzzing with culture, sustainable living, modern architecture, royal history, and a mouthwatering restaurant scene.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Application Procedure
The application, in English, should be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae.
• Diploma and transcripts of records (PhD, MSc and BSc, or equivalent).
• List of publications, including links to the applicant’s pages at DBLP and Google Scholar.
• Brief research statement with description of research so far and future research goals and interests (maximum 1 page).
• Copies of the 3 selected research papers.
• Two signed reference letters (if available)

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The deadline for applications is June 9, 2022, 23:59 GMT +2.  

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

Questions
Inquiries about the positions can be made to Christina Lioma at c.lioma@di.ku.dk.

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

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Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

Contact

Christina Lioma

E-mail: c.lioma@di.ku.dk

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Application deadline: 09-06-2022

Employment start: 01-09-2022

Working hours: Full time

Department/Location: Department of Computer Science