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Un poste postdoctoral de 2 ans (renouvelable jusqu'à deux années supplémentaires) est disponible dans l'unité « Bactéries Pathogènes Entériques » de l'Institut Pasteur de Paris.

Nous recherchons un chercheur postdoctoral enthousiaste, talentueux et motivé possédant une solide expérience dans l'analyse des génomes bactériens et de grands ensembles de données génomiques afin de mieux comprendre la structure de la population des isolats historiques de Salmonella enterica, Typhi et Paratyphi C, collectés dans le monde entier entre les années 1950 et 1980. Ces bactéries pathogènes sont respectivement les agents responsables de la fièvre typhoïde et de la fièvre paratyphoïde C.

Le candidat retenu travaillera sous la direction du Pr François-Xavier Weill ( https://research.pasteur.fr/fr/member/francois-xavier-weill/ ). L'Enteric Bacterial Pathogens est un laboratoire ayant à la fois des activités de Recherche et de Santé Publique (surveillance en laboratoire national des infections à Salmonella, E. coli productrices de Shigatoxines, Shigella et Vibrio). Nous utilisons des données de séquençage du génome entier pour étudier les structures de la population et l'évolution des bactéries pathogènes entériques épidémiques, émergentes et/ou résistantes aux antimicrobiens (par exemple, Njamkepo et al. Nat Microbiol 2016 ; Weill et al. Science 2017 ; Tran-Dien et al. Lancet Inf Dis 2018 ; Weill et al. Nature 2019 ; Mashe et al. N Engl J Med 2020 ; Oprea et al. Nat Commun 2020 ; Yassine et al. Nat Commun 2022 ; Lefèvre et al. Nat Commun 2023).

This work would involve genomic analyses from several hundred genomes using Illumina (isolates) and MinION (plasmids) sequences and statistical comparison between this genome typing and the 60-y old phage typing scheme. Some basic microbiological laboratory work (bacterial culture, DNA extraction, antimicrobial susceptibility testing,…) might also be required depending on the candidate background. The successful candidate will also be responsible for presenting and publishing the study results.

Le candidat qualifié doit être titulaire d'un doctorat. en bioinformatique, microbiologie, informatique ou dans un domaine connexe avec une expérience et un fort intérêt pour l'évolution microbienne. Le candidat idéal aura déjà une certaine expérience de travail avec de grands ensembles de données génomiques, une expérience des techniques de microbiologie de base et des compétences en communication orale et écrite, comme le démontrent des publications en tant que premier auteur dans des revues à comité de lecture de langue anglaise et des présentations orales lors de réunions internationales. Une expertise préalable en programmation ou en scripting est un plus.

Personne de contact : François-Xavier Weill, fxweill@pasteur.fr

Exigences

Domaine de recherche
Sciences biologiques » Biodiversité
niveau d'éducation
Doctorat ou équivalent
Compétences/qualifications
Le candidat qualifié doit être titulaire d'un doctorat. en bioinformatique, microbiologie, informatique ou dans un domaine connexe avec une expérience et un fort intérêt pour l'évolution microbienne. Le candidat idéal aura déjà une certaine expérience de travail avec de grands ensembles de données génomiques, une expérience des techniques de microbiologie de base et des compétences en communication orale et écrite, comme le démontrent des publications en tant que premier auteur dans des revues à comité de lecture de langue anglaise et des présentations orales lors de réunions internationales. Une expertise préalable en programmation ou en scripting est un plus.
Langues
ANGLAIS
Niveau
Bien
Domaine de recherche
Sciences biologiques » BiodiversitéInformatique » Autre
Années d'expérience en recherche
1 - 4

Job Features

Job CategoryPostdoctoral

Un poste postdoctoral de 2 ans (renouvelable jusqu’à deux années supplémentaires) est disponible dans l’unité « Bactéries Pathogènes Entériques » de l’Institut Pasteur de Pa...View more

Position Title:

Associate Director (Assistant/Associate Professor)-IBS PhD Program

Job Summary:

Serves as the Assistant/Associate Director-integrative Biosciences PhD Program by assisting the Director and serves as an Assistant/Associate Professor.

Essential Job Duties:

Assistant/Associate Director duties:

    • Help oversee the daily operations of the IBS Office.
    • Teach as part of a team, the following courses: IBSC 603/604 Biochemistry, IBSC 605/606 Molecular Biology, IBSC 611 Scientific Communication, IBSC 610 Integrative Bioscience Seminar and Orientation, IBSC 6401640B Advanced Biosciences, and/or other courses as assigned.
    • Develop and maintain files and databases for tracking/reporting the status of current and former graduate students in general and those of the IBS program in particular.
    • Manage the recruiting efforts for IBS and other graduate programs, by establishing and enhancing a contact list of bridging schools, collaborators, and attending conferences and meetings, ex, ABRCMS, SACNAS, and ERN.
    • Convene the Student Selection Committee, Student Advisory Committees/Mentor teams (as needed), Curriculum Committee, Internal Advisory Committee and the External Advisory Committee
    • Assist the Director in budget fiscal management related to the graduate school and IBS program
    • Assist in the preparations for meetings including classes, seminars, mentor-mentee meetings, site visits end internal/external related meetings.
    • Assist in preparing IBS documents, publications, and reports.
    • Assist in the preparation of the IBS Program brochures, bulletins, recruitment flyers, webpages, and social media accounts (such as twitter, Facebook, IBS official webpage). Familiarity and Proficiency in using Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker and other desktop publishing software is a plus.

  • Note; The workload associated with this job comes in ebbs and flows, with some periods being more rigorous/stressful than others (e.g. Registration, Recruiting, Monthly Payroll, and Processing). This job also requires flexibility, as student needs are sometimes spontaneous. Interested candidates for this job must be willing to communicate with the IBS Director beyond the normal working day on an as-needed" basis as required for resolving issues of the IBS Students. Candidate must have a cell phone and must be reachable after hours and on weekends and holidays

  • Help create/revise curricula.
  • To assist in writing, managing and renewing grants.
  • Assist with advising and registering first and second year IBS students.

Serves as an Assistant/Associate Professor by performing the following duties:

  • Teach courses in CAENS/CAS/CVM at the undergraduate and graduate level
  • Maintain a research program sufficient to train students at the BS, MS and PhD level
  • Participate in extramural funding opportunities
  • Advise undergraduate and graduate students
  • Assist with summer programs and other service activities
  • Prepare reports on student engagement outcomes
  • Serve on College-level and university-level committees and taskforce groups as appropriate
  • Assist in training undergraduate, graduate students in the responsible conduct of research.
  • Other duties as assigned by the respective Program director, Department head, or Dean

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD degree required, preferably with at least 3 years of experience working with graduate programs
  • Must have credentials, per SACS guidelines, to teach graduate-level courses in biological, biochemical, and molecular biological sciences. Training in ethics, and bioethics is highly preferred

Physical Demands:

N/A

FLSA:

Exempt

Status:

Full-Time

Position Statement:

In keeping with the President’s commitment to Tuskegee University becoming “One Tuskegee”, the ideal candidate will possess the willingness to use their expertise in transforming Tuskegee into a leading 21st century living and learning environment.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Reliable cellular communications and must be available, as needed, outside of regular university hours, including weekends, holidays and nights.
  • Reliable transportation to attend meetings, assist with recruitment, expand networks Knowledge of office management procedures and basic office skills.
  • Experience with Blackboard, Canvas and other academic management programs.
  • Able to conduct statistical analyses of data related to student and program success
  • Experience with PC and Apple computers as well as the Microsoft Office suite of programs. Must also be familiar with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience with handling budgets and budget spreadsheets. Experience with financial packages and other fiscal management tools is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to be work with integrated teams
  • Willingness to be courteous and professional to all faculty, visitors, and students who interact with the IBS Office.
  • Must care about student success and consider excellent customer service a goal. And other duties as assigned.

Posting Number:

F518

Will this position required travel?:

yes

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?:

yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?:

no

Number of Vacancies:

1

Open Date:

08/31/2023

Close Date:

12/31/2023

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions Summary:

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

    • Tuskegee University employment application
    • Cover Letter
    • Resume/CV
    • Recommendation letters
    • Copies of unofficial transcripts.
    • Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

Quick Link for Internal Postings:

https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/1271

Job Features

Job CategoryEnseignement et recherche scientifique

Position Title: Associate Director (Assistant/Associate Professor)-IBS PhD Program Job Summary: Serves as the Assistant/Associate Director-integrative Biosciences PhD Program by assisting the Director...View more

The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an international and inspiring working environment where you are given responsibility and can use your skills, develop yourself and do work that matters. Our flexible and family-friendly workplace makes it easy for you to balance work and leisure. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world´s universities. 

We are now seeking a highly motivated

Doctoral Researcher

in molecular microbiology and bioinformatics to join us in the Ecology and Genetics research unit at the Faculty of Science.

Description of the project

The plant-produced one-carbon compounds, such as methane and methanol, are an abundant energy source supporting a vast community of methylotrophic microbes living on aboveground plant surfaces and in the internal plant compartments (endophytes, endosphere). The Academy Research Fellow project "Methanotroph communities filtering methane produced by coniferous forest trees" aims to characterize the lifestyle of the methane-consuming bacteria living inside pine trees.

We will utilize metagenomics to identify bacterial communities that filter methane in the aboveground tissues of pine and to analyze the functional characteristics (genes, pathways) associated with the lifestyle. We will use fluorescent markers with cutting-edge microscopy and imaging techniques to study the colonization dynamics between pine hosts and key methanotrophs. Finally, we will analyze how these endophytic methane-consuming bacteria will affect the methane emissions of the pines. The project will bring new significant knowledge on the role and dynamics of methane in plant-microbe interactions in forest ecosystems.

As a Doctoral Researcher, you will perform laboratory experiments to isolate and identify new microbial species, design and create fluorescent strains for microscopy, and handle and analyze metagenomic sequencing data. Thus, solid skills and knowledge in microbiological or molecular biological laboratory work and bioinformatics are required. During the project, the Doctoral Researcher will gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in establishing and running scientific experiments involving plants and microbes. Also, the candidate will learn how to analyze the outcomes by utilizing various bioinformatics and image analysis techniques in collaboration with the research team. The Doctoral Researcher will benefit from international visits to labs or research partners out of Finland during the project.

The research will be conducted at the Ecology and Genetics Research Unit, University of Oulu. The unit has a vibrant research community with strong in-house expertise in plant-microbe research and microbial ecology in general. We have excellent microbiology and molecular biology laboratories and instrumentation concerning the project's needs. The candidate will join the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS), which provides the framework and conditions for high-quality, research-driven doctoral training.

You are the person we are looking for if you have:

  • A master's degree, or be about to obtain one, in microbiology, molecular genetics, microbial bioinformatics, or another related field (the degree must be completed before starting the position)
  • High motivation and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
  • Solid background knowledge in microbial genetics and genomics
  • Experience in conducting laboratory work by utilizing tools in molecular biology or microbiology
  • Previous experience in microbial bioinformatics, e.g., metagenomics, bacterial WGS, or amplicon sequencing, is considered an advantage
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • See also the requirements of the University of Oulu Graduate School

What we offer?

  • An ambitious and exciting research project that aims to answer globally significant research problems
  • You will become a part of a highly talented research group, that is working on strategically and globally significant research area.
  • You will receive support from your team and supervisor, so that you can excel in your research.
  • In addition to modern research facilities, we offer you personnel benefits such as free occupational healthcare, wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture, and well-being, and endless opportunities to develop your skills and competencies. Read more about other staff benefits. 
  • Development and career options of the big organization.
  • Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Read more about working with us.
  • Our Buddy Programme and Spouse Network support you and close ones in settling into Oulu.
  • We have an HR Excellence in Research -quality label, which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers.
  • Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.

Salary

The Doctoral Researcher position in the project is fixed term for 3.4 years and scheduled to be filled from October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The salary will be based on levels 2 – 4 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The starting gross salary will be approx. 2300-2600 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6 months is applied for the position.

How to apply?

Interested? If yes, please apply by 15th of October, 2023 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system

The application should be written in English and include the following documents in PDF format:

  1. Motivation letter (max. 2 pages) - summarizing the applicant's professional experience and expertise and describing why the applicant is interested in this position. Also, information on personal research interests, experience, and career goals is valuable to provide here
  2. CV - following the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity. The CV should include the contact information of two senior/experienced researchers who can provide reference letters
  3. Certificates/Diplomas - scanned electronic copies of certificates and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees (MSc and BSc or equivalent). If the original documents are not in English/Finnish, each document must be accompanied by a certified translation into English

The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.

Contact Information

If you have any further questions, please contact Academy Research Fellow Janne Koskimäki, Ecology and Genetics Research Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Oulu, janne.koskimaki@oulu.fi

Type of employment: Temporary position Contract type: Full time First day of employment: October 2023 Number of positions: 1 Full-time equivalent: 100 % City: Oulu County: Pohjois-Pohjanmaa Country: Finland Reference number: 2023/395 Contact:
  1. Janne Koskimäki,
Published: 2023-09-08 Last application date: 2023-10-15

Job Features

Job CategoryDoctorat

The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an internat...View more

A postdoctoral scholarship is available in the lab of Jean Hausser at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab in Stockholm, Sweden.

(https://www.hausserlab.org).

In cancer, targeting the immune system is a promising therapeutic approach. But immunotherapy only benefits a fraction of cancer patients because tumor immunology is largely patient-specific. Designing immunotherapy effective in a given patient is challenging because anti-cancer immunity is determined by the interaction of many molecules and cells according to laws that are only partially and imperfectly understood.

To reveal these laws, our lab takes advantage of technological advances that quantify thousands of molecules in thousands of tumor cells through cancer progression and therapy. Using this data, we develop physics-inspired AI approaches to model how molecules and cells determine the success or failure of anti-cancer immune response. The vision is for these models to guide immunotherapeutic intervention in the clinic.

Research projects in the Hausser lab are supported by several funding bodies such as SciLifeLab, the Swedish Research Council and the Swedish Cancer Society.

Your mission

Our team features a spectrum of expertise from experimental to data science and bioinformatics to mathematical theory. You will bring in expertise in mathematical theory and data science.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing model-based approaches to maximize the potential of large-scale molecular and cellular data for personalized cancer immunotherapy.
  • Applying these approaches to large-scale data from human tumors in the context of (a) our internal data and (b) data from a collaboration with Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA).
  • Authoring manuscripts and presenting findings at conferences.
  • Co-mentoring junior scientists.
  • Punctually helping with lab organization.

We offer

  • Exciting science in a lab that combines a rare combination of experimental, computational, and theoretical skills in cancer immunotherapy, an area of direct medical relevance.
  • An opportunity to transition from physics to biology. You will acquire the required background in biology, understand how technology is transforming biology into a quantitative science, how to work with large datasets produced by these technologies, and how to effectively collaborate together with experimentalists, medical doctors, and data scientists. This postdoc could serve as a jumping board to an academic career or to leveraging your newly won mix of mathematical modeling and biology expertise in industry (medtech, biotech, pharma).
  • A stimulating scientific environment and top research infrastructure. We collaborate with leading cancer, immunology, and technology labs within and outside Sweden, in particular with Mayo Clinic in the context of this project. Karolinska Institutet is among the world's foremost medical universities and The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet appoints the laureates for the Nobel Prize in physiology and medicineSciLifeLab is the Swedish national center for large-scale molecular bioscience, with stimulating researchers and top facilities in-house.
  • High life quality: Stockholm consistently tops the rankings of cities with highest quality of life worldwide.

Entry requirements

  • You have a solid background and experience with physics-style mathematical modeling: formalizing complex natural phenomena into equations, performing appropriate analytical approximations and numerical simulations, probabilistic modeling, dynamical systems, and more.
  • Experience with large-scale data - thousands to millions of data points with hundreds or thousands of dimensions - ideally in the connection of mathematical model building
  • No background in biology or medicine is required for this position; training and experience in these fields will be appreciated.
  • The candidate's interpersonal skills will be highly valued.

Scholarships for postdoctoral qualification can be established for foreign researchers who place their qualifications in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent.

A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent. To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post doctoral education.

The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish doctorate or higher.

Location: Stockholm

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) is a department with a strong focus on basic science. CMB conducts research and education in cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, cancer, and infection biology. CMB is located in Biomedicum, a new interdisciplinary research center designed to concentrate much of the experimental research conducted at Karolinska Institutet Campus Solna under one roof to promote collaboration. Biomedicum houses approximately 1,200 researchers and other personnel and allows expensive equipment to be shared and utilized more effectively.

Type of scholarship

The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Application process

An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

  • A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
  • A complete list of publications
  • A summary of current work (no more than one page)

The application is to be submitted in the Varbi recruitment system.

First day of employment: According to agreement Reference number: STÖD 2-3299/2023 Contact:

  1. Jean Hausser, jean.hausser@ki.se

Published: 2023-09-08 Last application date: 2023-10-08

Job Features

Job CategoryStage et Formation

A postdoctoral scholarship is available in the lab of Jean Hausser at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab in Stockholm, Sweden. (https://www.hausserlab.o...View more

The Environmental Microbiology group is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral position in Computational Biology & Metagenomics. The group is led by Prof. Marie Schoelmerich and located in the Department of Environmental Systems Sciences, ETH Zürich. The Environmental Microbiology group is dedicated to illuminating the fascinating world of anaerobic microbiology from the global scale to the microscale. We focus on microorganisms that use an ancient pathway to capture and convert the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane. Through a combination of metagenomics, classic microbiology, and biochemistry, we aim to decipher the influence of anaerobic microorganisms on biogeochemical cycles and seek to identify the molecular elements and mechanisms driving these processes. The long-term goal of our research is to illuminate fundamental mechanisms and principles of environmental processes and inspire sustainable technologies.

Project background

The position is a full-time position (100%) initially limited to one year, with a possibility of extension. The expected start date is autumn 2023.

Job description

We are looking for a Postdoc to spearhead metagenomics and computational biology in the Environmental Microbiology group. The candidate will:
  • Identify extrachromosomal elements in metagenomic datasets an analyze them in silico
  • Establish a metagenomic and computational software infrastructure
  • Communicate findings at conferences and through high-quality publications
  • Mentor and train graduate, master, and bachelor students

Your profile

  • Ph.D. in bioinformatics, microbiology, or a related discipline with proven training an experience in metagenomics
  • Proficient in Python and Bash
  • Experience with Linux environments
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English

We offer

  • Support for career goals through conference travel and workshops
  • Encouraging and collaborative research environment
  • Cutting-edge computational infrastructure
  • Exciting working environment, cultural diversity and attractive offers and benefits
  • Family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions (e.g., flexible working hours, home office)
Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity

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

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
  • Cover letter
  • CV including publication list
  • Contact details of two references
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. Further information about the Environmental Microbiology Group in the Department of Environmental Systems Sciences can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Marie Schoelmerich, marie.schoelmerich@usys.ethz.ch (no applications).

About ETH Zürich

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

Job Features

Job CategoryPostdoctoral

The Environmental Microbiology group is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral position in Computational Biology & Metagenomics. The group is led by Prof. Marie Schoelmerich and located in th...View more

The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an international and inspiring working environment where you are given responsibility and can use your skills, develop yourself and do work that matters. Our flexible and family-friendly workplace makes it easy for you to balance work and leisure. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world´s universities. 

We are now looking for

A Postdoctoral Researcher

to join us in the Research unit Teachers, Teaching and Educational Communities (TTEC) at the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology

TTEC is a large research unit that contributes to theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical advances impacting on the educational policies and practices, advances in teacher education, development of educational practices and educators’ and children’s well-being in collaboration with practitioners.

About the job

The appointment is for an Academy Project funded by the Academy of Finland (2023-2027) entitled:

Small Matters: an Educational Community project about Death and Dying (Project number 355779)

The project’s abstract:

The project’s scientific relevance is that smallness as a concept will reconfigure who and what the human is. It brings together in intra-generational educational encounters, small matters that are usually invisible and excluded from conversations about death and dying in public spaces (young children, SARS-CoV-2, small animals, the digital, microbes etc.). Listening to their stories in philosophical enquiries matters, because it will change how humans relate to themselves, others and the environment. The Small Matters project explores experiences of death and dying at different scales (e.g., micro) together with children from a local university primary school and their extended families. Research methods include the community of philosophical enquiry of Philosophy for Children, the arts-based Reggio Emilia approach and material interviews. Participants take field trips to roadkill sites and other pop-up educational events, aided by educational technologies (AR and VR). Human and nonhuman community members will produce, display, engage with, and research collaboratively co-created stories and large artefacts in public community spaces such as museums, exhibitions, libraries, schools, and parks.  Climate change, COVID-19 and the Ukraine war have left people feeling isolated, frustrated, overwhelmed, afraid and insecure. Death and dying have become more real for children in Finland who previously haven’t faced these kinds of threats. Death, dying and dangerous illness have become more visual in profoundly disturbing and surreal ways and significantly impacted communities. Many in Europe felt protected by their established political systems and developed economies, now struggle with a profound existential crisis. The environmental threats, the war and the small SARS-CoV-2 virus have left tangible material traces presenting formal and informal educators with the urgent challenge to investigate what appropriate educational responses might be: when and how to engage children with matters such as death and dying?  Discourses about death and dying are dominated by scientific facts (biology, medicine) or people’s feelings, stress and insecurity (psychology, psychiatry). Educational responses tend to be either avoidance or are prescriptive and moralising. But these practices position children as vulnerable, fragile and incapable of engaging as equal partners in philosophical dialogue. They leave the more-than-human out of the picture altogether. This project provides rare opportunities for existential intra-generational conversations in public spaces as a form of listening to children and other small matters as political agents that matter.

In the Small Matters project your responsibilities as a Postdoctoral Researcher will be to do:

  • Field work with the other researchers (e.g., organise school and public screening events, interviews with families)
  • Supervision of doctoral researcher
  • Data analysis
  • Co-writing of peer-reviewed articles and chapters on research findings
  • Presentations at conferences

 You will also be part of the multidisciplinary research group Living Relations.

What we offer?

  • The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team of people involved in teacher education, childhood studies, philosophy of education, film studies and multispecies studies. You will also have training opportunities in philosophy with children, choreographing video and audio clips and develop your insights and skills in conducting postqualitative data analysis and research writing. Furthermore, the project will help you deepen your understanding of posthumanist pedagogies and philosophies.
  • Wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture and well-being. Read more about other staff benefits.
  • Development and career opportunities at the UOULU.
  • Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Read more about working with us.

Who are you?

In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we expect from you:

  • At least a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., philosophy, education, creative arts, film studies
  • The doctoral degree awarded within the past 10 years
  • Experience in working with children and families
  • Experience in the use of creative and/or art-based methodologies in e.g., schools
  • Fluency in written and spoken Finnish
  • Competency in written and spoken English
  • Strong digital literacy

We also appreciate if you have experience in or a willingness to commit yourself to training

  • In conducting philosophical enquiries with children and/or adults
  • Experience in supervising postgraduate students
  • Teaching experience

Salary

The recruitment is fixed term approx. 50% appointment for 3 years as of 01.11.2023 or as soon as possible thereafter until 1 July 2026.

The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. €1700-2000 per month (before tax).  A trial period of 6 months is applied to the position.

How to apply?

Interested? If yes, please apply by 22.09.2023 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.

The application should be written in English and include the following:

  1. Cover letter
  2. CV
  3. Sample of two relevant publications

The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview on 2 October 2023. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.

We welcome applicants from different backgrounds, such as people of different ages, different genders and members of different language, cultural or minority groups.

Contact Information

If you have any further questions, please contact Karin.murris@oulu.fi. (not available before 17 September 9am).

Type of employment: Temporary position Contract type: Part-time First day of employment: 01.11.2023 Number of positions: 1 Full-time equivalent: 50 City: Oulu County: Pohjanmaa Country: Finland Reference number: 2023/304 Contact:
  1. Karin Saskia Murris, +358503428963
Published: 2023-09-08 Last application date: 2023-09-22

Job Features

Job CategoryPostdoctoral

The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an internat...View more

The Biozentrum of the University of Basel in Switzerland invites applications for a tenure track assistant professorship or a tenured associate professorship in molecular, cellular or systems biology. All candidates exploring fundamental questions in modern biology will be considered, ranging from the physics of life to the dynamics of multicellular systems. The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record and strong communication skills, will complement and enhance the research portfolio of the Biozentrum as well as the broader Basel Life Sciences Community, and will contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. We offer We offer a very generous research endowment and state-of-the art core facilities. The Biozentrum consists of 30 research groups and 250 postdoctoral fellows and graduate students from more than 50 countries researching in fields ranging from structural, computational, cellular and developmental biology to microbiology and neuroscience. The working language in the Biozentrum is English. Basel is the home of a vibrant international life sciences community and provides a high standard of living and a superb cultural and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Application / Contact Applications (including a short motivation letter, CV, a list of publications, and a two-page summary of your current and future research) should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Marcel Mayor, Dean of the Faculty of Science and submitted online as one single PDF via https://biped2.biozentrum.unibas.ch/apply/molcellsys2023. During online submission applicants are asked to request three referees to submit confidential letters of reference. Requests for further information may be addressed to Prof. Dr. Alex Schier (alex.schier@unibas.ch). If your question is about the online application process, please contact the Office of the Dean (dekanat-philnat@unibas.ch). The deadline for receipt of applications is September 19, 2023. The University of Basel is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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Job CategoryEnseignement et recherche scientifique

The Biozentrum of the University of Basel in Switzerland invites applications for a tenure track assistant professorship or a tenured associate professorship in molecular, cellular or systems biology....View more

The Department of Arts, Media and Philosophy at the University of Basel (Prof. Dr. Hanna Walsdorf) is looking for 3 PhD students to work with her and 3 postdocs in the Advanced Grant project “The Night Side of Music: Towards a New Historiography of Musicking in Europe, 1500–1800” (NightMuse). The project is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation for a period of five years (2024–2029). It consists of three subprojects with one PhD position in each of them: 1) Religious Musicking at Night 2) Secular Musicking at Night 3) Addressing the Night in Theatrical Music
  • You hold an M.A. degree in Musicology or expect to complete the degree by spring 2024. Your M.A. thesis needs to have been graded before October 2023.
  • Knowledge of and a keen interest in early music.
  • Interest in interdisciplinary and international collaboration.
  • You are results-oriented, have a good command of English (other languages are desirable) and good writing skills.
  • If applicable, willingness to acquire German language skills is expected.
  • Demonstrable research experience, for instance, in the form of a research assistantship, will be considered an advantage.
  • Collaboration in the NightMuse research group, contributions to its core topics.
  • Independent research and further academic qualification (doctorate/PhD thesis to be written in either German or English).
  • Research and conference trips.
  • Collaboration on joint publications.
  • Involvement in the organisation of international workshops and conferences.
  • Employment for 1.0 FTE (4-year contract). Salary is between 47'000 and 50'000 CHF brutto per year (yearly increases).
  • Collaboration in a committed, international and appreciative team.
  • Family-friendly work.
  • Affiliation with one of Switzerland's leading institutes for Musicology with a strong research profile for early music.
  • Connection to one of the most vibrant early music landscapes in Europe.
  • Place of work is Basel (compulsory residence).
Application / Contact Documents requested:
  • CV
  • Letter of motivation explaining why you want to conduct your PhD in the NightMuse project in Basel
  • Proposal for your research within the project (max. 2 pages)
  • Writing sample (e.g., your M.A. thesis)
  • Names and contact information of two references, one of which should be your M.A. thesis supervisor. (Please do not add any letters of recommendation.)
  • Full transcript of grades obtained at BA and MA level.
If you want to apply, please request the project description first by writing to hanna.walsdorf@unibas.ch. Deadline for applications is 15 October 2023. Starting date between 1 February and 1 May 2024.

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Job CategoryDoctorat

The Department of Arts, Media and Philosophy at the University of Basel (Prof. Dr. Hanna Walsdorf) is looking for 3 PhD students to work with her and 3 postdocs in the Advanced Grant project “The Ni...View more

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The Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena is a federal and state government-funded research institute and member of the Leibniz Association (Leibniz-Gemeinschaft). FLI’ s internationally visible and highly competitive research is focused on understanding the mechanisms of aging and associated age-related diseases. Scientists from over 40 countries are currently investigating the molecular mechanisms of aging and the occurrence of age-related diseases. Our aim is to create the basis for new approaches in medicine as a way to improve the health of the elderly (www.leibniz-fli.de).

The research group led by Prof. Dr. Dario Riccardo Valenzano at FLI is currently looking for a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) to join their team:

Postdoc in Microbiome (m/f/x)

Research focus of the Lab: The Valenzano Lab investigates the genetic and ecological factors involved invertebrate survival and aging. We study the cross-talk between immune system and the microbiome during organismal aging. Our experimental and analytical ap-proaches include genetic mapping, comparative genomics, population genetics, cell culture, transgenesis and numerical simulations.

Tasks and Challenges:

This candidate will explore microbiome-host interactions during aging, a core research team in the Valenzano group. This work will be integrated as part of the research focus “functional microbiome interactions in aging”, which consists of four research teams at the FLI. The candidate is asked to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach, which involves molecular cloning, culturomics, classical microbiology, as well as high-throughput screening of microbial isolates, phage isolation and microbial metagenomics. The candidate is expected to be scientifically independent, able to plan, discuss and communicate at high level all aspects of the project, including data analysis.

Requirements:

  • PhD in Biology, Life Science, Biomedicine, or equivalent.
  • Genuine interest in pursuing independent academic career
  • Experience in microbiology, culturomics, high-throughput screening, molecular biology of aging, and/or genomics
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • FELASA-equivalente certification and experience inanimal experiment planning is a plus, but not aprerequisite

We offer:

  • The candidate will be integrated in a world-leading research institute focused on biology of aging. The Valenzano lab is at the forefront at the study of host-microbiome interactions during vertebrate aging and has pioneered the use of the African turquoise killifish (Nothobranchius furzeri) in aging research.

Access to multiple state-of-the-art facilities. Our work is embedded in the Beutenberg Campus, an interdisciplinary base for innovative research.

  • A position integrated in the FLI PostDoc Network. The Network promotes interdisciplinary collaborations involving clinician scientists, basic scientists and bioinformaticians and supports career development and postdoctoral training courses.
  • The contract conditions and the salary will be according to the collective labour agreement for public service employees of the federal states of Germany (TV-L E13) for 2 years initially, with the possibility of extension.

Flexible working time, a family friendly working environment that provides a healthy work-life balance, company health management including support for child care solutions and dual career options.

We provide support with various qualification and further training opportunities, use of the Haufe knowledge databases and the Haufe learning platform with numerous different online courses.

Application:

Please apply online through the FLI application portal by 15.10.2023 and provide a cover letter, your CV, your degrees and the names and contacts of up to 4 referees.

Applications will be analyzed regarding skills, competences and qualifications. All qualified persons, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity or other classification protected by law will receive consideration for employment.

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Job CategoryPostdoctoral

The Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena is a federal and state government-funded research institute and member of the Leibniz Association (Leibniz-Gemeinschaft)....View more

Ecole d'ingénieurs généralistes reconnue internationalement de l'IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom), première école d'ingénieurs française (Université Technologique), IMT Atlantique a pour objectif d'accompagner les transitions, de former des ingénieurs responsables et de mettre l'excellence scientifique au service de l'enseignement, de la recherche et de l'innovation.

Dans le cadre du projet ANR OptiHSoins (Optimisation plus Humaine des plannings des établissements de Soins), qui vise à développer un outil d'aide à la décision pour favoriser une gestion collective et « équitable » des horaires du personnel soignant, nous recrutons un post-doctorant en sociologie ou sciences de gestion dans notre département Sciences Sociales et de Gestion.

En collaboration avec l'équipe projet, vous participerez à l'enquête empirique, contribuerez à la réflexion collective et participerez aux réunions de coordination et de restitution des équipes.

De plus, vous participerez à la rédaction et à la publication d'articles sur les résultats obtenus, communiquerez lors de conférences nationales et internationales et contribuerez à l'organisation d'événements scientifiques.

Consultez la fiche de poste détaillée ou sur notre site internet : https://institutminestelecom.recruitee.com/o/post-doctorat-en-sociologie-ou-sciences-de-gestion

Exigences de l'emploi

Vous avez des connaissances dans un ou plusieurs des domaines d'expertise suivants : travail, ressources humaines, organisation, outils de gestion, STS. Vous maîtrisez les techniques d'enquêtes qualitatives (entretiens semi-directifs, observation non participante, focus groups) et possédez une expérience dans la conduite d'études comparatives. Vous maîtrisez le français parlé et écrit (entretiens avec le personnel hospitalier). Idéalement, vous savez utiliser le logiciel Nvivo et l'outil de bibliographie Zotero.

Nous examinerons attentivement les candidatures démontrant une connaissance de la littérature sur les organisations de santé, sur les notions de justice sociale et d'équité ou sur les processus d'innovation socio-technique.

Vous êtes autonome, organisé, avez un bon sens rédactionnel et de l'initiative. Vous êtes capable de travailler au sein d'une équipe de recherche interdisciplinaire et multi-sites. Vous maîtrisez le français écrit et parlé (entretiens avec le personnel hospitalier). Vous disposez d'un niveau d'anglais suffisant pour vous familiariser avec la littérature scientifique anglo-saxonne. Vous devez être titulaire d'un doctorat en sociologie ou en sciences de gestion, obtenu moins de 3 ans avant la date de recrutement (janvier 2024).

Avantages

  • Environ 49 jours de congés payés par an
  • Télétravail partiel possible
  • Restauration collective sur place
  • Activités de loisirs et sportives
  • Transports publics payants
  • Forfait mobilité durable (pour covoiturage ou vélo)
  • Supplément familial
  • Large gamme d'avantages sociaux
  • Environnement de travail exceptionnel

Pour informations complémentaires* :

Date limite de candidature : 2 octobre 2023 Début du contrat : 1er janvier 2024 Entretiens : en temps réel

Job Features

Job CategoryPostdoctoral

Ecole d’ingénieurs généralistes reconnue internationalement de l’IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom), première école d’ingénieurs française (Université Technologique), IMT Atlant...View more

Last application date Sep 25, 2023 00:00

Department GE38 - Department of Human Structure and Repair

Contract Limited duration

Degree Master’s degree in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioscience engineering, Pharmaceutical sciences, or equivalent, completed before the start date of the position

Occupancy rate 100%

Vacancy type Research staff

Job description

The current PhD position is available for a highly motivated candidate to work on an EU-funded ERC consolidator grant within the research group of Prof. An Hendrix in close collaboration with the research group of Prof. Bart Lambrecht. The main aim of the PhD project is to address the role of bacterial extracellular vesicles in cancer. Bacterial extracellular vesicles are membrane-enclosed communicative particles released in body fluids (Tulkens et al., Gut, 2020; Hendrix and De Wever, Trends Microbiol, 2022). Knowledge on their origin, fate and function in the human body is required to accelerate their clinical applications but hampered by a plethora of technological pitfalls (Hendrix, Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol, 2021). You will apply state-of-the-art technologies to analyze the composition of bacterial extracellular vesicles and assess their immunomodulatory function. You will work in very close interaction with partners from Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG, Ghent), Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB, Ghent) as well as (inter)national collaborating teams to enable multidisciplinary investigations. We offer you:

  • A full-time, fixed-term appointment for initially 1 year, yearly renewable after positive evaluation up to 4 years.
  • Intended starting date: as soon as possible.
  • Participate in an exciting and rapidly evolving new research area within a multidisciplinary environment in EU-funded labs that operate at international level and are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies.
  • Become member of an integrated research platform connecting young, dynamic and enthusiastic researchers with great team spirit.

Job profile

  • You hold a Master’s degree in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioscience engineering, Pharmaceutical sciences, or equivalent, completed before the start date of the PhD position with excellent grades at a recognized university.
  • Holding a FELASA B/C degree or equivalent degree accreditation for animal experimentation is a plus.
  • You have excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
  • You have a keen interest in immune oncology, microbiology and/or extracellular vesicles.
  • You are highly motivated and can plan and conduct research accurately.
  • You can function well independently as well as in a team.
  • You can take initiative and have a hands-on mentality, perseverance and critical mind.
  • You are motivated towards applying for future competitive PhD grants (e.g. FWO).

How to apply

If you are interested, please send the necessary documents to prof. dr. An Hendrix (an.hendrix@ugent.be) and prof. dr. Bart Lambrecht (bart.lambrecht@ugent.be) by September 25, 2023, 11:59 pm. Necessary documents (in 1 pdf file, max 10 Mb):

  • CV: your CV and an overview of your study results
  • Cover letter: your application letter
  • A copy of your study results
  • Support letters and contact details of two references
  • For more information, please contact prof. dr. An Hendrix by e-mail.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

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Job CategoryDoctorat

Last application date Sep 25, 2023 00:00 Department GE38 – Department of Human Structure and Repair Contract Limited duration Degree Master’s degree in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Biote...View more

Job description

  • Supervise practical anatomy work of bachelor students in medicine, dental sciences, biomedical sciences
  • Carry out a doctoral thesis.

The aim of the assistant's mandate is to carry out and finalise a doctoral thesis, in line with the research themes developed within the Laboratory of Anatomy, Biomechanics and Organogenesis. Tasks will be equally divided between teaching and research.

Main Research Field : medical sciences

Sub Research Field : Anatomy

Required educational level: Master level (at least 120 ECTS) in Medicine, Sciences, Motricity Sciences (Sports Sciences, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy) or any other 120-credit scientific Master's degree involving knowledge of human anatomy and meet PhD access conditions.

Required Languages :

Français : native (C2)

English : independent user (B2)

Interested ?

For more information, please contact Mrs. Véronique FEIPEL (Phone: +32 2 555.63.24 – E-mail: veronique.feipel@ulb.be) or Mr. Serge VAN SINT JAN (serge.van.sint.jan@ulb.be).

Applications must be sent by e-mail to the rectorate of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (rectrice@ulb.be) and to the faculty deanship (admin.medecine@ulb.be).

They must include the following :

  • a motivation letter
  • a Curriculum vitae including a list of publications :

if you want you can complete a standard form via our website at https://www.ulb.be/fr/documents-officiels/completer-votre-cv-en-ligne .  Once completed, it must be downloaded and attached to the application file.

  • a note on the applicant’s PhD research project (4 pages)
  • two letters of reference

Equal opportunities policy

ULB's personnel management policy is geared towards diversity and equal opportunities.

We recruit candidates on the basis of their skills, irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, origin, nationality, beliefs, disability, etc.

Would you like to be provided with reasonable accommodation in the selection procedure because of a disability, disorder, or illness?  Please contact Marie Botty, the person in charge of diversity aspects for the academic and scientific staff (marie.botty@ulb.be). Be assured of the confidentiality of this information.

More details on the ULB gender and diversity policy are available at https://www.ulb.be/en/about-ulb/gender-equality-at-ulb.

You will find all the regulations relating to research careers on our site at http://www.ulb.ac.be/emploi/academique.html.

Reference : 2023/S224

Application deadline : 30/09/2023

Start date: 01/10/2023

Job Features

Job CategoryEnseignement et recherche scientifique

Job description Supervise practical anatomy work of bachelor students in medicine, dental sciences, biomedical sciences Carry out a doctoral thesis. The aim of the assistant’s mandate is to carr...View more

With more than 3,700 students in six departments, the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences is a key player in the Austrian higher education sector and one of the most important employers in the region. In a cooperative doctoral program between TU Wien and St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, Austria, we offer room for interdisciplinary team cooperation and personal growth at the forefront of visual computing research in the context of cultural heritage applications. We are looking for PhD candidates in the joint doctoral program “Visual Analytics and Computer Vision Meet Cultural Heritage’:

Junior Researcher Computational Analysis of Historical Images and Films f/m/d (30-40 h)

What you will be working on 

  • You are part of an excellent doctoral training programme of TU Wien and FH St. Pölten with the highest standards
  • You conduct innovative applied and basic research on interactive analysis, exploration, and presentation of historical visual media collections
  • You design, implement, and evaluate methods in computer vision in interdisciplinary problem settings of film studies and art history
  • You develop methods for the automated analysis, retrieval, and classification of image and film collections
  • You write scientific publications, give presentations, and conduct scientific outreach activities
  • Further details on the research topics: www.visual-heritage.at/research-topics

What we expect from you 

  • University degree (Master level) in computer science (or comparable technical degree) or digital humanities
  • Expertise in visual computing with a particular focus on at least one of the following areas: computer vision, machine learning, visual analytics
  • Excellent programming skills, especially in computer vision/machine learning
  • Excellent command of English and willingness to learn/improve your German language skills (for non-natives)
  • Curiosity, independent working style, and interest in questions from cultural heritage and the digital humanities
  • Strong ambition for a PhD, writing papers, and scientific discourse

What we offer 

  • Exciting and challenging interdisciplinary research on computer vision in cultural heritage
  • Work in an innovative, open-minded, and internationally oriented environment
  • Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
  • A total gross monthly salary of at least EUR 3,286 (14x/year; basis: 40h/week; according to Austrian Science Fund)
  • Please indicate your preferred research topics in your application documents (first and second choice): www.visual-heritage.at/research-topics

 Your application is this way!

Job Features

Job CategoryEnseignement et recherche scientifique

With more than 3,700 students in six departments, the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences is a key player in the Austrian higher education sector and one of the most important employers in the ...View more

Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37 000 students and about 4 700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. The groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.

Are you interested in learning more? Read about Umeå University as a workplace.

Umeå University strives to offer an equal environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current employment.

PRISMAS - PhD Research and Innovation in Synchrotron Methods and Applications in Sweden – is a new doctoral network training the next generation of 40 leading synchrotron experts, co-funded by the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND Programme.

As a PRISMAS PhD student, you will have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research in your field, taking advantage of state-of-the-art tools that will bring attractive future job opportunities in academia or industry. Moreover, you will be part of designing the future of synchrotron technology and instrumentation and using these to tackle some of the most significant global challenges the world faces today while acquiring interdisciplinary and intersectoral knowledge. Being part of the PRISMAS programme will give you the one-of-a-kind experience in form of a secondment at the world´s first 4th generation synchrotron, MAX IV Laboratory in Lund, Sweden. Complemented with a tailored training programme, including courses to build scientific and technical competence as well as strengthen transferrable skills, PRISMAS provides you with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to successfully achieve your doctoral degree.

Workplace The Department of Chemistry is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Science and Technology with approximately 200 employees, of which approximately 40 doctoral students, and hosts a strong and expanding research environment. The Department has three major research areas: Biological Chemistry, Environmental and Biogeochemistry, and Technical Chemistry. Information about the postgraduate education can be found on the Faculty of Science and Technology website: www.umu.se/en/faculty-of-science-and-technology/education/doctoral-studies/chemistry/. For more information about working at Umeå University, https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/.

As a PhD student, you will be part of a research team that combines experimental methods and computer simulation to understand membrane protein transport and signalling processes. The focus is to develop novel structural biology techniques with the aim to understand membrane protein transport and regulation with applications in heart disease and antimicrobial resistance. The group has pioneered synchrotron-based time-resolved X-ray solution scattering of ATP-dependent protein reactions with significant contributions to the field both with respect to experimental design and high-performance computing protocols for data analysis, visualization, and interpretation. For more information, visit the research group website: https://www.biostruct.umu.se/principal-investigators/magnus-andersson/.

References [1] Orädd, F., Andersson, M. Tracking membrane protein dynamics in real time. Journal of Membrane Biology. 254:51-64, (2021).

[2] Ravishankar, H., Pedersen, M.N., Eklund, M., Sitsel, A., Li, C., Duelli, A., Levantino, M., Wulff, M., Barth, A., Olesen, C., Nissen, P., Andersson, M. Tracking Ca2+ ATPase intermediates in real-time by X-ray solution scattering. Science Advances. 6(12):eaaz0981, (2020).

[3] . Orädd, F., Ravishankar, H., Goodman, J., Rogne, P., Backman, L., Duelli, A., Pedersen, M.N., Levantino, M., Wolff, M., Wolf-Watz, M., Andersson, M. Tracking the ATP-binding response in adenylate kinase in real time. Science Advances. 7(47):eabi5514, (2021).

What we offer Umeå University has central collective agreements and other benefits that provides good conditions for a healthy lifestyle. In addition, Umeå University is a public authority, which includes special benefits, generous annual leave and, an advantageous occupational pension scheme. For more information about our benefits: https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/benefits/.

The MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS offers you outstanding opportunities as well as a stimulating and inspiring surrounding for performing cutting-edge research. Supporting your mobility, it creates perfect conditions for strengthening your international network.

Work duties and responsibilities The doctoral studies are aimed at a doctoral degree where the main task is research within the project “Tracking membrane protein dynamics involved in biological signalling processes”. In this project, time-resolved X-ray solution scattering will be developed at the CoSAXS beamline at MAX IV Laboratory, with periods of time spent in Lund. Experiments will also be performed at the European Radiation Synchrotron Facility (ESRF) in France, and so the doctoral student will obtain solid expertise from a variety of synchrotron sources. In addition, a significant portion of the project involves code development for data analysis, visualisation, and interpretation. Here, the doctoral student will be trained in usage of national infrastructure for high-performance computing. All aspects of the project are pushing the boundaries for structural biology characterization of membrane protein function and regulation. The work is carried out at the absolute forefront of structural biology and will prepare the PhD student for a continued research career in academia or industry. In addition to the research assignment, participation in postgraduate courses is also included.

The training implies a secondment of 3-12 months at MAX IV Laboratory in Lund, Sweden. Additional secondments and/or short stays may be arranged in agreement with the supervisor of the research project. Moreover, you will attend international conferences, participate in periodical project meetings and training schools as well as in specialised courses at different universities to complement your knowledge.  A certain amount of travelling is foreseen in relation to these activities.

Qualifications Good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken, is required as well as a great interest within the field of biophysics and/or biochemistry. Experience of protein production and characterization and/or Linux terminal/programming are considered as merits. A suitable candidate must also be creative, have good collaboration skills, have a high degree of independence, and problem-solving analytical ability.

Eligibility criteria To comply with the mobility rule of the MSCA COFUND programme, you are eligible if you have not resided in Sweden for more than 12 months during the period 2020-10-30 to 2023-10-31 for work or studies as main occupation.

By the employment date (before 01/03/2024) you must have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, have been awarded a Master´s degree or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

In addition to the criteria abovementioned, you must have fulfilled a second cycle education in a relevant field, such as chemistry or another subject considered to be directly relevant to the specialization in question.

You are eligible for the PRISMAS programme, if you are a doctoral candidate, i.e., are not already in possession of a doctoral degree.

To fulfil the specific entry requirements to be admitted for studies at third-cycle level in chemistry, you are required to have completed first-cycle courses of at least 90 ECTS credits within the field of chemistry or another subject considered to be directly relevant to the specialization in question. Of those 90 ECTS credits, at least 15 ECTS credits shall have been acquired at second-cycle level within the specialization or an equivalent subject.

Job assignments The position is a full-time, fixed term employment for four years, forseen to start on 1/3/2024. Admission to the doctoral studies takes place at the respective University.

The appointment aims at a PhD degree and the main task of the PhD student is to pursue their doctoral studies, which includes participation in research projects as well as postgraduate courses. In the assignments, teaching and other departmental work (up to a maximum of 20%) can be included. The employment is limited to four years full-time or up to five years when part-time teaching. The salary placement takes place according to the established salary level for doctoral employment.

How to apply Applications are to be submitted via Varbi (https://umu.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:656422/?lang=se) and must include the following documents:

  • CV in Europass format
  • A two-page cover letter, justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications as well as the prioritization in case of applying to several PRISMAS positions.
  • at least one reference letter
  • an evidence of English 3 proficiency (minimum B2 level)
  • Copy of academic records (including marks for all coursework) with a transcript of diploma in English,
  • and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).

These documents should be uploaded (pdf) in the job application portal. Exam certificates and other documents on paper should be scanned or photographed before being uploaded. Incomplete applications lacking the abovementioned documents will be excluded by the PRISMAS Management without any additional notification to the applicant.

The application will be evaluated based on scientific excellence, the adequacy of your career plan and your thesis project as well as your research experience.

Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se).

Contact For more detailed information on the position or the research project, please contact: Magnus Andersson Email: magnus.p.andersson@umu.se.

If you have questions on the selection process, please contact: prismas@maxiv.lu.se.

For questions on the employment conditions and the university, please contact: Linda Lundberg Email: linda.lundberg@umu.se.

Information box

Admission

2023-09-01 or by agreement

Salary

Monthly

Application deadline

2023-10-31

Registration number

AN 2.2.1-1405-23

Contact

Magnus Andersson

090-7865756

Union representative

SACO 090-7865365

SEKO 090-7865296

ST 090-7865431

Job Features

Job CategoryDoctorat

Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37 000 students and about 4 700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-l...View more

A permanent 100 % position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Social Sciences, as Associate Professor in Development studies, at the Department of Global Development and Planning. The position is located at Campus Kristiansand. The starting date is preferably during autumn 2023 but is negotiable with the Faculty.

The Faculty of Social Sciences has four departments, Department of Global Development and Urban Planning, Department of Information Systems, Department of Political Science and Department of Sociology and Social Work. For more information on the faculty, look here.

The Department of Global Development and Planning at UiA is Norway´s oldest research community within development studies. In addition to development studies the staff and subject portfolios also encompasses social geography, planning and communication. The department´s academic staff is made up of researchers with teaching and research experience in poverty issues, globalisation and political economy, state and welfare politics in the South, rural/urban migration, natural disasters and crisis management, climate and environmental issues, social movements, gender, integration and mobility, city and regional planning, local development and participation processes. The multidisciplinary environment allows for creative thinking, methodologically as well as theoretically. Today we have 15 permanent positions, 10 PhD positions and 1 post doc position.

Responsibilities

The department is seeking to expand its teaching and research staff with a permanent position in the field of theory of science, development ethics and innovative methodologies. The department has an active research environment and offers two Bachelor programmes; one in Global Development Studies, the other in Planning and Communication. It also offers two Master’s programs, one in Global Development, Crisis and Change, the other in Planning, Process and Place. The position is at the intersection of the programmes.

We are looking for applicants with solid competence in the fields of philosophy of science and development ethics, and with the ability to connect these fields to subject matter such as globalisation, decoloniality, solidarity, social inequality, civil society and gender. A firm footing within feminist epistemologies is desirable. We are also seeking someone who can contribute to methodological renewal and work across disciplines to meet societal challenges. In that regard we are looking for someone with an interest and experience in exploring how to combine social science with modeling and simulation, both in research and teaching. We are particularly concerned with the epistemological issues surfacing within such collaborative efforts and seek someone with an interest in the above. Furthermore, we are specifically looking for you who are committed to ensuring a good connection between teaching and research, who can think innovatively about teaching and institutional collaboration and who can take on academic coordination tasks, such as being a study program coordinator. Hence, we are encouraging early career scholars to apply.

Required qualifications

The criteria of employment are pursuant to the Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts.

Criteria for educational competence for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor at UiA.

The following qualifications are required:

  • PhD degree from a Norwegian or accredited foreign university within the field of development studies, but adjoining fields may also be of interest.
  • Fluency in English, both written and oral.

The applicant must have submitted the PhD for assessment within the application deadline and must have been approved before starting a potential position.

Desired qualifications

  • To be able to contribute to the long-term development of the Department’s inter-disciplinary research.
  • International publishing and experience from international cooperation will be emphasized.
  • Documented experience from teaching is emphasized, as well as experience with working in cross -disciplinary teams.
  • Experience from development of new academic courses is a prerequisite.
  • Some experience with coordination of study programmes is preferable.

The working language at the University of Agder is Norwegian. Since the position involves teaching at the department’s bachelor- and master programmes it is strongly desired that the applicant masters the Norwegian language or another Scandinavian language both oral and written.

The University of Agder will facilitate the completion of courses in Norwegian. Permanently employed staff is expected to be proficient in Norwegian within three years.

Personal qualities

We are looking for you who:

  • Have a passion for theory and methodology.
  • Have a strong focus on teaching and dissemination.
  • Value teamwork.
  • Want to settle in Southern Norway and help build an exciting professional environment

Personal qualities and suitability for the position will be emphasised. A comprehensive assessment of the applicants’ scientific qualifications forms the basis of appointment. In the ranking of eligible applicants, emphasis will be given to the suitability of each applicant’s field of specialization in relation to meeting the needs of the Department and complementing the academic staff.

We offer

  • a variety of responsibilities in a large, exciting and socially influential organisation
  • a position with opportunities for development in a diverse environment
  • modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
  • membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

More about working at UiA.

The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.510, code 1011 Associate professor 710 000 – 740 000 NOK NOK gross salary per year. In the case of particularly highly qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.

General information

UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability or an incomplete CV.

The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews and a demonstration of their teaching competency, usually in the form of a trial lecture. With permission from the applicant the university also will conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.

In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version of this description, the Norwegian version takes precedence.

Application

The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link “Apply for the position”.

The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:

  • CV
  • Diplomas and certificates
  • List of publications
  • Academic articles (no more than 10)

The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.

Closing date: October 1st, 2023.

Contact

For questions about the position:

  • Head of Department  Morgan Storm Scoville-Simonds, e-mail morganss@uia.no

For questions about the application process:

University of Agder

The University of Agder has more than 1500 employees and almost 14 000 students. This makes us one of the largest workplaces in Southern Norway. Our staff research, teach and disseminate knowledge from a variety of academic fields. Co-creation of knowledge is our common vision. We offer a broad range of study programmes in many fields. We are situated at two modern campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad respectively.

We are an open and inclusive university marked by a culture of cooperation. The aim of the university is to further develop education and research at a high international level.

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