Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The successful postdoctoral candidate will explore novel strategies to reprograme Tumor-Associate Macrophage (TAM) tumor-driving phenotypes in experimental tumor models and patient samples in the research group headed by Charlotte Rolny. The research group has longstanding experience in the field of the tumor microenvironment field, and is a member of the  Swedish Tumor Microenvironment Program and the Breast Cancer Theme Center.

The research is conducted within an interdisciplinary framework at the Department of Oncology-Pathology, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Moreover, the research group maintains robust partnerships with clinical counterparts, as well as national and international research collectives.

TAMs are plastic cells exhibiting states and phenotypes spanning from anti-tumor/immunostimulating (sometimes referred to as M1-like) to pro-tumor/immunosuppressive (also denoted M2-like). We previously showed that TAMs located in the vicinity of tumor vessels (perivascular TAMs) promote vessel abnormalization and fuel metastatic dissemination. Our published and preliminary data suggest the relevance of such TAMs also in human cancers as their accumulation correlates with increased malignancy and metastasis. Furthermore, pro-tumor TAMs drive tumor growth by suppressing tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) that target tumor cells. Therefore, TAMs can play diverse and critical roles in cancer. Yet, current knowledge of how such distinct TAM phenotypes manifest is limited. Over the years, Rolny and co-workers, have showed that reprograming of TAM pro-tumor phenotype into an anti-tumor phenotype is a valid anti-cancer strategy.  We have now pinpointed a unique pathway that regulates TAM pro-tumor functions that may pave way for development of novel anti-cancer targets.The postdoctoral project will explore candidate targets for reprogramming TAMs in experimental models as well as patient samples.

For examples of how the research can be conducted, please see:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37142795/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33077599/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30384135/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27197153/

Division

The Department of Oncology-Pathology conducts basic, translational and clinical research and educational activities related to cancer.  The research group has longstanding experience in the field of the tumor microenvironment field, and is a member of the  Swedish Tumor Microenvironment Program and the Breast Cancer Theme Center.

Duties

We are actively seeking a motivated and creative postdoctoral candidate who possesses an interest in investigating the drivers behind the pro-tumoral functions of TAMs. This research endeavor will encompass cutting-edge molecular biology techniques, animal tumor models, and patient samples. The candidate should be capable of generating novel ideas, acquire knowledge independently and possess sufficient computational skills to evaluate and develop ongoing projects. It is preferable that the applicant has a background in tumor biology. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Because of the scope of the project, knowledge and experience in animal work, flow cytometry analysis and confocal microscopy imaging is strongly desired.

Entry requirements

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: Solna

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 on the Varbi recruitment system.

Send in your application at the latest 20^th September.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all

1. Charlotte Rolny, charlotte.rolny@ki.se

1. Helen Eriksson, OFR, helen.eriksson@ki.se
2. Henry Wölling, Seko, henry.wolling@ki.se
3. Per Hydbring/Nick Tobin, SACO, per.hydbring@ki.se/nick.tobin@ki.se

The Department of Biosciences and Nutrition performs research and education in several areas of medical sciences including cancer biology, aging, molecular endocrinology, functional genomics, systems biology, structural biology, protein biochemistry, immunology, and nutrition. It offers an excellent international research and working environment, including around 200 scientists, students, administrative and technical personnel. The Department resides in Neo at Campus Flemingsberg, a biomedical research building, aimed at being a creative and open environment that enables meetings, synergies, and exploration of areas of mutual interest across disciplines.

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The research group of Professor Maria Eriksson at the department of Biosciences and Nutrition is looking for 1-2 highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to study somatic mutations in age-associated disease. The research aims at understanding the role of somatic mutations and their functional relevance in the development of age-associated diseases. We use both patient material and animal models combined with modern genomic technologies that allow for detailed analysis down to single-cell resolution to try to answer disease-relevant fundamental questions. https://ki.se/en/bionut/genetic-mechanisms-of-ageing-maria-eriksson

The division

The research group of Professor Maria Eriksson aims to identify novel genetic mechanisms of aging with a special focus on somatic mutations and their functional contribution to aging and age-associated diseases. The group also has a long-standing interest in the study of the premature aging disorder Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, trying to identify novel targets for treatment. The group consists of 2 postdocs and 2 PhD students, and has recently obtained an ERC Advanced grant to study somatic mutations in vascular wall function and is therefore looking to expand with 1-2 additional postdocs.

The research group is part of a larger “Aging and Cancer” space that consists of 6 other research groups located next to each other within a modern research building. Such stimulating environment allows for several arrangements of joint events and promotes daily interactions, collaborations and sharing of expertise.

Your mission

Somatic cells accumulate thousands of mutations during development and aging. However, detailed analysis and insight into the extent of somatic variance in the vascular tissue is lacking. The postdoc will study the clonality of the vascular wall in human tissue samples and generate advanced mouse models based on lineage tracing to follow the fate of mutated cells. The aim is to define functional implications of somatic mutations in relation to aging and age-associated cardiovascular disease. The research work includes standard molecular biological techniques, mouse phenotyping and modern omics-approaches. The postdoc is expected to be part of the group and to develop in accordance with the common group goals and research interests.

Your profile

Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals with a PhD and a strong background in molecular biology or genetics. Previous experience from work with human samples, mouse models and modern genomics technologies is required. Experience from work on the vascular system and lineage tracing, using confetti or similar strains, and rare event detection, is advantageous. Successful candidates are enthusiastic, responsible, able to perform their own experiments and analysis. They can provide suggestions and support in experimental design and experimentation to other members of the group. Fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement.

To be eligible for employment as a postdoctor a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. It is considered as an advantage if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years, if there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

Location: Flemingsberg

https://ki.se/en/about/choose-to-work-at-ki-ten-reasons-why

https://ki.se/en/bionut/genetic-mechanisms-of-ageing-maria-eriksson

Application

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

• A complete resumé, 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 through the Varbi recruitment system.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all

1. Maria Eriksson, Professor, +46-8-52481066
2. Thomas Tinglöv, Head of administration, +46-8-52483549

1. Anders Lindholm, OFR, +46-8-52481012
2. Henry Wölling, SEKO, +46-8-52484080
3. Taher Darreh-Shori, SACO, +46-8-52483529

The application-oriented research activities in the Department of Plasma Diagnostics are centered on the development and application of advanced laser-based diagnostics for the characterisation of plasma-chemical processes and plasma-surface interactions. For open scientific questions in the field of EUV lithography, we are looking for the following expert to join us in an ongoing collaboration at the earliest possible date - ideally from beginning of November:

POST DOC (F/M/D) FOR LASER-BASED PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS

* Fixed term contract initially for 15 months (extension for 3 more years possible)  * Full-time appointment (40 hours/week) * Target salary according to TV-L in wage group E 13 (Gross salary range depending on professional experience, see Renumeration table 2023)

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• to operate and maintain a two-photon absorption laser-induced fluorescence experiment (TALIF)
• to quantify densities of atomic hydrogen in a hydrogen-containing plasma for the analysis of their loss rates on selected surfaces
• to apply laser-based spectroscopic methods such as cavity ring-down spectroscopy to extend the analysis for molecular radicals in hydrogen-containing plasmas with impurities
• to carry out detailed studies to elucidate relevant plasma-chemical processes and to identify key species in the plasma

Futhermore, you will:

• Work together with scientists from the institute and the project team of the client
• Communicate regularly project results to the project team at weakly meetings

YOUR PROFILE: 

• Experimental physicist or chemist or equivalent degree with a completed PhD degree
• Very good knowledge in the field of laser spectroscopy for the sensitive detection of atoms and molecules in the gas phase
• Experience with diagnostics based on cavity enhanced spectroscopy
• Experience in the field of plasma spectroscopy desirable
• Confident use of tools such as Python, Matlab and Origin
• Highly motivated and with the drive to advance scientific research in the field of plasma diagnostics and plasma chemistry
• High degree of commitment, incentive, self-reliant working, ability to handle stress, team spirit, flexibility, reliability and problem-solving competence
• Confident manner and communicative personality
• Good English skills (spoken and written)
• Experience in writing scientific reports and publications

OUR OFFER FOR YOU: 

• Compensation according to collective salary agreement of Länder (TV-L) including employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, maternity leave and retirement benefits
• Creative environment with technical facilities at the highest level
• Experienced and professional support
• Extensive qualification measures for your personal development
• Networking opportunities at national and international conferences and in cooperation with national and international industry partners
• Possibility to look outside the box, e.g., involvement in other application-oriented projects
• Internal institutional laboratory tours (“What do the colleagues do?”)
• Flexible working hours and possibility of home-office days
• In-house German course free of charge
• A working environment certified as family-friendly
• 30 vacation days per year (plus: December 24 and 31)
• Staff kitchen

ABOUT INP

Our institute ranks among the largest and most modern institutions in the field of low-temperature plasmas worldwide. In an international working environment, we conduct socially relevant research within our core areas Materials & Energy, Environment & Bioeconomy and Hygiene & Health. Currently the INP employs about 200 scientists and staff at three locations (Greifswald, Rostock and Karlsburg).

For further information, please visit our website at www.leibniz-inp.de.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with the common documents (cover letter, CV, copies of academic degrees and letters of reference) giving the keyword „0531 Post Doc Laser-Based Plasma Diagnostics“- preferably via our online application form - until 29th September 2023.

Your performance and personality count, regardless of your age, origin, gender, sexual identity, disability or ideology. We look forward to receiving your applications!

The INP wants equal participation of men and women, especially in science. There are many good reasons why it is worthwhile to promote specifically the potential of women. Qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

CONTACT:

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Norbert Lang (tel. +49 3834 554452; e-mail: lang@inp-greifswald.de).

Please send your applications to*:

Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP)

Mrs Gabriele Lembke

Human Resources Department

Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2

17489 Greifswald

E-Mail: bewu@inp-greifswald.de

* Unfortunately, we cannot refund any expenses associated with the application or job interview due to budgetary regulations.

(Valid from 22/08/2023 to 31/12/2023)

Language: English (UK)

Location Belval

Country: Luxembourg

Organisation data: Interdisciplinary Centre of Security, Reliability and Trust

Job Number: UOL05934

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Duration 36 Month

Schedule Type: Full Time

Work Hours 40.0 Hours per Week

Expected Start Date: 01/09/2023

Expected End Date: 31/08/2026

Functions: PhD Candidates

Job (internal): Doctoral Researcher

About the SnT

SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

Your Role

We offer an attractive research associate position in the context of the LOGODOR project, funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). The project aims to develop automated and scalable techniques for detecting and removing a wide range of log smells, and to empirically evaluate the benefits of using logs processed by means of such techniques in the context of log-driven analyses (e.g., anomaly detection, model inference).

The successful candidate will join the SVV research group, headed by Prof. Lionel Briand, and will report to Prof. Domenico Bianculli (project PI and deputy head of the group). The team focuses on the development and design of reliable, safe, and secure software systems, carrying out both upstream activities such as requirements quality assurance and architecture analysis, as well as downstream verification & validation activities, primarily software testing and analysis. For further information, you may refer to https://www.uni.lu/snt-en/research-groups/svv

The position holder will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Carrying out research in the predefined areas
• Implementing prototype tools
• Empirically evaluating the proposed solutions and tools
• Disseminating results through scientific publications
• Providing guidance to master and bachelor students

Your Profile

• The candidate should possess a Master degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Informatics, Software Engineering or a related field.
• The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and experience in a number of the following topics:
  • Software Quality
  • Log analysis
  • Mining Software Repositories
  • Empirical Software Engineering
  • Model inference
  • Anomaly detection
• The candidate must possess strong programming skills.
• The candidate should have critical thinking and team working skills.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

Here’s what awaits you at SnT

• A stimulating learning environment. Here post-docs and professors outnumber PhD students. That translates into access and close collaborations with some of the brightest ICT researchers, giving you solid guidance
• Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better
• The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 55 industry partners
• Multiple funding sources for your ideas. The University supports researchers to acquire funding from national, European and private sources
• Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more
• Boost your career. Students can take advantage of several opportunities for growth and career development, from free language classes to career resources and extracurricular activities

But wait, there’s more!

• Complete picture of the perks we offer
• Discover our Partnership Programme
• Discover SVV’s research activities

 In Short

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg
• Employee and student status
• Job Reference: UOL05934

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 39953 (full time)

 How to apply

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Curriculum Vitae including :
  • For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and date (or expected date) of graduation. Include the title and short summary of your final (Bachelor / Master) Thesis if you did one.
  • List of publications (if any)
  • Name, affiliation and contact details of three referees
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
• Cover letter with motivations and topics of particular interest to the candidate (approx. 1 page).

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

About the University of Luxembourg University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

Further information For further information you may check www.securityandtrust.lu or contact  domenico.bianculli@uni.lu

Apply here https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?ID=PA0FK026203F3VBQB7V7VV46C&nPostingTargetId=127759&nPostingId=87076

Would you like to contribute to the energy transition in Germany through your work? Then the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg (for Renewable Energy) (HI ERN) is the right place for you! The HI ERN forms the core of the close partner­ship between Forschungs­zentrum Jülich, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy, and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg at the Erlangen site. The collaboration relates to the areas of innovative materials and processes for photovoltaic energy systems and hydrogen as a storage and carrier medium for CO2-neutral energy. Support us researching and developing solutions for the climate-neutral, sustainable, and cost-effective utilization of renewable energies. For more information on HI ERN and its main research areas, please visit https://www.hi-ern.de.

We are offering a

PhD Position – Nanostructured Catalyst Preparation

Your Job:

You will be part of the Novel Catalyst Design department, headed by Prof. Dr. Marc Ledendecker. The department focuses on the fabrication of metal-based, inorganic catalysts for the global energy transition. We use many different nanoparticles to fabricate highly active supported catalysts. Specifically, this dissertation focuses on the preparation of platinum-based and iridium oxide-based catalysts for the acidic water splitting reaction as used in polymer electrolyte membrane units (e.g. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aenm.202301450/). You will simultaneously have the opportunity to do your PhD at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) (including graduate school) and also to use the infrastructure of TUM. Your tasks in detail:

• Preparation of inorganic nanostructured catalysts based on iridium and platinum
• Characterization of the materials by physicochemical characterization methods, such as XRD, XRF, ICP-MS, XPS, or HR-TEM
• Evaluation of the measurements and correlation of the obtained data
• Preparation of presentations and project reports
• Presentation of results at conferences and in scientific publications

Your Profile:

• Excellent master’s degree in chemistry, materials science, physics, electrochemistry, or a similar discipline
• Strong interest in research in the area of the development of new catalysts for the global energy transition
• Experience in one (or more) of the following areas is desirable: synthesis of inorganic materials, materials characterization, electrochemistry
• Strong motivation to complete the PhD within three years
• Very good organizational skills
• Willingness to show initiative and the ability to work independently
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills and the ability to work in a team
• Very good oral and written English skills

Our Offer:

We work on highly socially relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape the change! We support you in your work through:

• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure for conducting high-quality research
• Working with globally unique analytical measurement methods
• International, interdisciplinary working environment on an attractive campus (FAU Südgelände), including many cooperation opportunities with partners from the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, the Forschungszentrum Jülich, the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, the TU München, and from abroad
• Graduate school of the TU München with many continuing education opportunities
• A wide range of options for balancing work and family life
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working
• 30 days of vacation as well as all bridging days and between Christmas and New Year’s Day always off duty
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

The position is limited to three years. The remuneration is analogous to the remuneration group 13 (75%) of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment (“Christmas bonus”).

Place of employment: Erlangen

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g., in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic, and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities, in which everyone can realize their potential, is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application by September 18, 2023, via our Online Recruitment System!

Questions about the Offer?

Get in touch with us by using our contact form. Please note that for technical reasons we cannot accept applications via e-mail.

www.fz-juelich.de

Would you like to contribute to the energy transition in Germany through your work? Then the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg (for Renewable Energy) (HI ERN) is the right place for you! The HI ERN forms the core of the close partnership between Forschungs­zentrum Jülich, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy, and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg at the Erlangen site. The collaboration relates to the areas of innovative materials and processes for photovoltaic energy systems and hydrogen as a storage and carrier medium for CO2-neutral energy. Support us researching and developing solutions for the climate-neutral, sustainable, and cost-effective utilization of renewable energies. For more information on HI ERN and its main research areas, please visit https://www.hi-ern.de.

We are offering a

PhD Position – Synthesis Automation

Your Job:

You will be part of the Novel Catalyst Design department, headed by Prof. Dr. Marc Ledendecker. The department focuses on the fabrication of metal-based, inorganic catalysts for the global energy transition. We use many different nanoparticles to fabricate highly active supported catalysts. This PhD thesis specifically focuses on automating the synthesis route of e.g. platinum-based and iridium oxide based catalysts for acidic water splitting reaction as used in polymer electrolyte membrane units (e.g. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aenm.202301450/). At the same time, you will have the opportunity to do your PhD at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) (including graduate school) and also to use the infrastructure of TUM. Your tasks in detail:

• Automation of process steps in close cooperation with the electronics workshop and the mechanical workshop
• Characterization of materials using physicochemical characterization methods, such as XRD and XRF – Automation of the characterization
• Analysis and automatic evaluation of the measurement results
• Fabrication of inorganic nanostructured catalysts based on iridium and platinum in close collaboration with chemists
• Preparation of presentations and project reports
• Presentation of results at conferences and in scientific publications

Your Profile:

• Excellent master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics, electrochemistry, or a similar discipline
• Strong interest in automation of process steps (Python, LabView, or similar)
• Experience in one (or more) of the following areas is desirable: programming, automation, synthesis of inorganic materials, materials characterization, electrochemistry
• Strong motivation to complete the PhD within three years
• Very good organizational skills
• Willingness to show initiative and the ability to work independently
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills and the ability to work in a team
• Very good oral and written English skills

Our Offer:

We work on highly socially relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape the change! We support you in your work through:

• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure for conducting high-quality research
• Working with globally unique analytical measurement methods
• International, interdisciplinary working environment on an attractive campus (FAU Südgelände), including many cooperation opportunities with partners from the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, the Forschungszentrum Jülich, the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, the TU München, and from abroad
• Graduate school of the TU München with many continuing education opportunities
• A wide range of options for balancing work and family life
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working
• 30 days of vacation as well as all bridging days and between Christmas and New Year’s Day always off duty
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

The position is limited to three years. The remuneration is analogous to the remuneration group 13 (75%) of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment (“Christmas bonus”).

Place of employment: Erlangen

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g., in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic, and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities, in which everyone can realize their potential, is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application by September 18, 2023, via our Online Recruitment System!

Questions about the Offer?

Get in touch with us by using our contact form. Please note that for technical reasons we cannot accept applications via e-mail.

www.fz-juelich.de

Are you interested in quantifying the role of soil biota in supporting a range of soil functions? Then come and join the Soil Biology team who are looking for an assistant professor/researcher to integrate the knowledge on soil biological actors and processes into soil function models, for application in agricultural systems.

We seek to strengthen our team with the appointment of an assistant professor/researcher with expertise on statistical and empirical modelling with a focus on biological systems. Capturing the complexity of soil life and the role of soil biota in supporting a range of soil functions is one of the most challenging paradoxes of contemporary soil science. Soil biota perform a plethora of processes that are fundamental to soil health. These processes in turn support a range of soil functions (nutrient cycling, water regulation, carbon management and climate regulation, disease and pest regulation and primary productivity). The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of quantitative soil function models. The models will build upon the best scientific knowledge on the role of soil biota in tandem with chemical, physical conditions, landscape characteristics and soil management.

This position is part of Wageningen University's commitment to the new Sector Plans for “Biology"  and the “Earth and Environmental Sciences” which aims to further develop the knowledge and educational capacity for both these disciplines in The Netherlands. In this position, you will develop high-quality fundamental research, teach and supervise students on quantifying the role of soil biodiversity in soil functions. As part of this position, you will publish your research in international academic journals as well as reaching out to relevant stakeholders.

The portfolio for this position will be split into three key areas;

1. Applying knowledge on statistical and empirical modelling to better understand the inter-relationships between soil biology, chemical, physical parameters, environmental and management co-variables.
2. Quantifying synergies and trade-offs in multifunctionality at different scales of assessment for a range of agricultural ecosystem types.
3. Designing an appropriate statistical benchmarking framework for the assessment of soil health.

Existing research projects related to this position include, Horizon Europe project BENCHMARKS (https://soilhealthbenchmarks.eu/) and (BIOSIS (www.biosisplatform.eu).

You will work here

The Soil Biology group integrates knowledge on soil biota across a range of scales from the microbe to the globe. Our mission is “To explore the potential of life to increase the quality of soil”.

Soils are among humankind’s most precious natural resources, but their sustainable use is under serious threat. Our aim is to advance and share knowledge on how soil life can improve the quality and functioning of soils in agroecosystems around the world, and how land management may impact soil life. Our ambition is to cover research across a range of scales and levels of detail to ensure dissemination of fundamental insights: starting with interactions at small-scale hotspots in the soil (in particular the rhizosphere and detritusphere), through management-oriented research at the plot and field scale, towards policy-relevant research at the farm, landscape and regional scale.

Your qualities

• a PhD in soil biology, soil ecology
• a proven record in modelling or statistical models for the quantification of soil functions /soil health and the ability to develop new ideas and modelling approaches
• track record in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
• experience with publishing and communication through scientific and popular communication channels;
• excellent communication and writing skills in English.

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their experience with concrete examples from their work in and outside academia. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. In the case of equal suitability of candidates, preference will be given to female candidates.

We offer you

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will be initially offered a temporary contract, the scale of the contract will depend of your level of experience and role within the group. Following this initial probation period your contract can be converted into a permanent contract. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between € 4332 and € 6737 for a full-time working week of 38 hours in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 11-12).

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 18th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad

Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling. For instance under the "30% rule", certain categories of international staff can receive tax exemption on approximately 30% of their gross salary.

Do you want more information?

For more information about this position, please contact Prof. Rachel Creamer by e-mail: rachel.creamer@wur.nl

For more information about the procedure, please contact Edgar Tijhuis, corporate recruiter, edgar.tijhuis@wur.nl

Do you want to apply?

You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.

This vacancy will be listed up to and including September 18th 2023. We hope to schedule the first job interviews at the end of September 2023.

Equal opportunities

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.

We are

Wageningen University & Research

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,200 employees (6,400 fte) and 13,200 students and over 150.000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.