A 100% position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Social Science as a PhD Research Fellow affiliated to the Department of political science and management, for a period of three years, possibly to be extended to a fourth year with work duties. The position is located at Campus Kristiansand. The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty.

The Department has 15 permanent staff members; it is in charge of BA- studies, MA-studies, as well as a PhD-program in political science/public administration. The department is also active in the university’s executive-level MA program.

More information about the department can be found here.

Department of Political Science and Management - Universitetet i Agder (uia.no)

Responsibilities

The candidate will be affiliated with the Research group Governance and Leadership in the Public Sector, GOLEP.

The group’s activities focus on research on public institutions at all administrative levels (i.e., local, regional, state, and transnational) as well as their interaction with non-public institutions and civil society. The research group has a comparative perspective on several policy areas, such as Nordic and international health services and higher education. The candidate’s project should be of relevance for the research group

Required qualifications

Further provisions relating to the positions as PhD Research Fellows can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant and Resident.

The candidate must have completed their master’s degree within political science (public administration), with an average of grade B or above (including master thesis). For more information, see: Regulations relating to the degree of philosophiae doctor (PhD) in artistic development work at the University of Agder Regulations related to PhD. - Universitetet i Agder (uia.no)

Good command of English, both written and oral, is required.

Personal qualities

Our PhD research fellows are expected to work goal-oriented, focused and independently. Skills such as personal suitability, motivation, and willingness to work in a team will be emphasized.

We offer

Our PhD research fellows are expected to work goal-oriented, focused and independently. Skills such as personal suitability, motivation, and willingness to work in a team will be emphasized.

We offer:

• professional development in a large, exciting, and socially influential organisation
• a positive, inclusive, and diverse working environment
• modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
• membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

More about working at UiA.

The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017 PhD Research Fellow, NOK 532 200 gross salary per year. 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. The appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also 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 this job"

The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:

• Certificates with grades
• Master’s thesis
• Other academic work and R&D projects, as well as a list of these (if available)
• References
• Project description with a maximum scope of 10 pages, including references.

The outline should present and discuss possible research questions, theoretical perspectives, and a progress plan. An essential part of the assessment of applicants is the quality of the project description.

The university is committed to ensuring good guidance and supervision for successful applicants. Selected applicants will be invited to an interview.

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.

Application deadline: 03.12.2023

Contact

For questions about the position:

• Jarle Trondal, PhD-program coordinator, mobile + 47 91 38 00 83, e-mail jarle.trondal@uia.no
• Dag Olaf Torjesen, Research group leader (GOLEP), mobile + 47 90 12 99 48, e-mail dag.o.torjesen@uia.no
• Marco Seeber, Research group leader (GOLEP), + 47 38 14 18 43, e-mail: marco.seeber@uia.no

For questions about the application process:

• Kari Nordstoga Hanssen, Senior advisor. + 47 38 14 16 30, mobile +47 41 63 72 64, e-mail: kari.n.hanssen@uia.no

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.

The LUT School of Engineering Sciences is looking for a junior research assistant for a project that focuses on surface modification of filtration membranes via UV grafting of natural phenolic compounds. The job is part of the PheMeMo project funded by the Research Council of Finland.

The job includes the implementation of laboratory work together with the project team and reporting on the results. The results of the work can be used in master’s thesis. The work can be reported either in Finnish or in English.

What we expect

A junior researcher assistant is expected to have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or a similar chemistry-related field. Good oral and written English skills and motivation to promote the research in the field of green chemistry are considered an advantage.

Employment and salary

The research work is carried out at the Department of Separation Science on Lappeenranta campus. The work is full-time, and the employment relationship is fixed-term of months, starting preferably in the beginning of November 2023. A trial period is half of the duration of the employment relationship.

The salary of the junior research assistant is determined according to the applicant’s credit points at the time of making contract (about 2032–2338 e/month).

Applications

The application period ends on 5 October 2023 at midnight, Finnish local time (UTC +3h). Please send your application by filling out the online form and attaching the following:

• A motivation letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A copy of your diploma and the transcript of records. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish.

Further information

For more information, please contact Tiina Rissanen, Project Manager, tiina.rissanen@lut.fi.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Application period starts: 2023-09-15 08:00. Application period ends: 2023-10-05 23:59

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 (2 years)

to join in the NMR Research Unit at the Faculty of Science.

We are an internationally established, combined experimental and theoretical team of about 30 people, of which 50% with a PhD degree. We develop experimental, theoretical, and computational research methods based on magnetic resonance phenomena and apply those methods to topical problems in molecular and materials sciences. Our strength is in the tight connection between state-of-the-art measurements and calculations. We have an open and encouraging working atmosphere and have a substantial track record in successful funding applications both at the Academy of Finland and in EU programs.

CPU-intensive computational research is carried out in the facilities of the national supercomputer center (CSC)as well as in the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) supercomputer LUMI. Local Linux cluster belonging to the Finnish Computing Competence Infrastructure (FCCI) are used for high-throughput production calculations.

Subject field and description of the positions

The postdoctoral position is a part of the Academy of Finland research project: NMR parameter modelling of porous materials:relativistic, dynamic, and environmental effects led by University Researcher Perttu Lantto.

The project aims to develop efficient approaches to model NMR parameters in large molecular systems at real physical conditions. This is achieved by combining state-of-the-art quantum chemical (QC) methods at relativistic level for heavy-element containing systems with atomistic molecular dynamics (MD) simulations utilizing modern semi-empirical and machine learning (ML) approaches. The work is carried out in close collaboration with local and international experimental NMR researchers, where modeling is essential part providing predictions and microscopic interpretations of experimental observations. As a post-doctoral researcher, you will focus on developing QM/MD/ML-methods for large length- and time-scale simulations in new porous materials. The developed approaches will have great impact on materials NMR studies.

Required qualifications and assessment

You must have a completed doctoral degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field, and show a visible scientific profile. We expect you to have experience in first principles modelling and/or MD simulations. Also, some knowledge of ML potentials in atomistic simulations is an asset. Strong computer experience including basic Linux/Unix knowledge, shell scripting, and mastery of at least one relevant programming language (e.g., Python, Fortran, C/C++) is required for success in the project.

Fluent English, good communication and teamwork skills are required. Further, demonstrated potential in acquiring supplementary (extramural) funding, and teaching experience will be taken as a merit when choosing the scientist. When assessing the applicant’s qualifications, issues to be considered will include scientific publications, thesis supervision, activity in the scientific community, practical familiarity with the field in question, scientific work abroad, and other international activities.

As part of the NMR Research Unit, the duties include supervising scientific research of BSc, MSc and doctoral students. In addition, participation in teaching within the physics curriculum and acquiring research funding are naturally expected.

What we offer

• We offer you a place in a highly talented research group, working to solve significant research problems in the field of NMR.
• Wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture and well-being. 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 a 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, excellent education system, and competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.

Salary

The position is fixed term for 2 years starting from 1.1.2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for university–level teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50.0% of the job-specific component). The salary is thus in practice roughly 3700–4300 € per month (before taxes), depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.

A six-month trial period will be effective in the beginning of the two-year contract.

Application Procedure

Applications, together with all relevant enclosures, should be submitted using the electronic application form by October 15, 2023, 23:59 (Finnish local time). The application should be written in English and include the following:

1) Brief curriculum vitae in English

2) List of publications in international peer-reviewed journals

3) Brief description of research merits

4) Brief (1-2 pages) research and action plan in English

5) Contact information of two persons who may be asked to give a statement of the candidate

The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to a remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.

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

For further information regarding the filling of this post:

University Researcher Perttu Lantto, NMR Research Unit, University of Oulu,

tel. +358 2944 81312,

email: perttu.lantto(at)oulu.fi

Type of employment: Temporary position Contract type: Full time First day of employment: 1.1.2024 Salary: 3700 - 4300 € / month before taxes Number of positions: 1 Full-time equivalent: 100% City: Oulu County: Pohjois-Pohjanmaa Country: Finland Reference number: 2023/418 Contact:

1. Perttu Lantto, +358294481312

Published: 2023-09-15 Last application date: 2023-10-15

Ref ORU 2.1.1-06066/2023

Örebro University and the School of Health Sciences are looking for a doctoral student for the doctoral programme in Medical Science with a specialisation in Healthcare Sciences, concluding with a licentiate degree, with possible extension to a doctoral degree. Start date: autumn 2023.

Project description

This doctoral project aims to gain in-depth insights from patients and their families at home about their individual needs for effective management and care of their wounds while being advised and supported by healthcare professionals. The focus is on a person-centred approach, where individual needs and preferences are paramount. To achieve this, a comprehensive mixed methods research design will be used. The project will collaboratively develop and produce a novel self-management framework. This framework will serve as a robust guide for individuals who are responsible for self-care of their wounds in their own homes. This project is located within the field of nursing science, specifically within the remit of the Swedish Centre for Skin and Wound Research (SCENTR). Locating the project within this specialised research centre underlines the Centre's commitment to advancing the field of wound care and improving the quality of life for patients and their families who self-care for their wounds at home.

Supervision: The doctoral student will be supervised by Professor Dimitri Beeckman, Dr. Malin Karlberg-Traav (Örebro University), and Professor Georgina Gethin (University of Galway, Ireland).

The programme and the doctoral studentship

The doctoral programme consists of courses and an independent research project that you will present in a licentiate thesis. The programme concludes with a licentiate degree and comprises 120 credits, which corresponds to two years of full-time study. The programme length may possibly be extended and conclude with a doctoral degree if funding can be secured.

Our ambition is for your doctoral studies to be stimulating and purposeful throughout the programme until you have obtained your [doctoral/licentiate] degree. A thorough introduction will therefore get you off to a good start and provide a solid foundation on which you can build your studies. As a doctoral student at Örebro University, you will be offered a specially tailored seminar series, covering matters ranging from doctoral programme rules and careers to support during the study period and networking.

The place on the programme is linked to a full-time doctoral studentship for the duration of the study programme, which corresponds to four years of full-time study. More information on doctoral studentships, part-time studies and part-time doctoral studentships can be found in the Regulations Handbook. The initial salary for a doctoral studentship is SEK 29 100 a month.

Entry requirements and selection

For admission to doctoral studies, applicants are required to meet both general entry requirements and specific entry requirements. In addition, applicants must be considered in other respects to have the ability required to benefit from the programme. For a full account of the entry requirements, refer to the admissions regulations as well as to annex 2 to the general syllabus for Medical Science.

A person meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if they

1. have been awarded a second-cycle qualification,
2. have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or
3. have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or

Specific entry requirements Fluency in both Swedish and English is a fundamental requirement for this role, as it is crucial for effective communication and seamless collaboration with the target population under study. In addition, fluency in English is essential for preparing research findings for publication in international scientific journals. While possession of a degree in nursing is not a mandatory requirement, applicants with such qualifications will be given preference by the selection committee.

Information

For more information about the programme and the doctoral studentship, contact Professor Dimitri Beeckman, dimitri.beeckman@oru.se.

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application to the programme and for the doctoral studentship

The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:

• The form Application for/decision on admission to research studies
• CV
• Official Degree Diploma and official transcript of records for Bachelor's degree
• Official Degree Diploma and official transcript of records for Master's degree
• Degree project/independent project
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met
• Personal letter/description of interest - with information about why you want to be a doctoral student in the project.

As a main rule, application documents and attachments are to be written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. Certificates and documents in other languages verifying your qualifications and experience must be translated by an authorised translator to Swedish or English. A list of authorised translators can be obtained from Kammarkollegiet (the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency), www.kammarkollegiet.se/engelska/start.

When you apply for admission, you automatically also apply for a doctoral studentship. More information for applicants will be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is 2023-10-12. We look forward to receiving your application!

As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.

→   Apply before 21/09/2023 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)    →   Faculty of Arts and Philosophy      →  Department: LW03 - Geschiedenis    →  Occupancy rate:100%    →  Number of positions: 1        →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration     →  Term of assignment: 2 years     →  Wage scale:  PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)     →  Required diploma: PhD 

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Gent University is a world of its own with more than 8000 eployees, pursuing research, teaching, administration, technical support and social services. With 11 faculties and more than 80 departments, it is one of the biggest and most innovative, future-forward employers of the region. It offers high-quality, research-based training in a great variety of disciplines.

YOUR TASKS

• To conduct research into the aftermath of slavery in the Eastern DRC.
• To conduct oral history interviews in the Eastern Congo
• To request and obtain the necessary permits
• To document and process the interviews as required
• To consult relevant archives, in the Congo, Belgium or where needed
• To process the findings into scientific publications

YOUR PROFILE

• You have a PhD in African History or similar, and relevant research experience.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of two years.
• Your contract will start on 1/10/2023 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). Click here for more information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

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

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Felicitas Becker, feli.becker@ugent.be. Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98)

  →   Apply until 03/10/2023 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)     →   Faculty of Economics and Business Administration     →   Department EB22 - Department of Accounting, Corporate Finance and Taxation     →   AAP temporary appointment - 80%     →   Number of openings: 1     →   Reference number: 202309/EB22/DA/021

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 9,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS

• At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level
• You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation
• You will counsel doctoral students

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree ((preferably) in Business Economics). The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
• You have already conducted research within the field of Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate
• You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills enabling you to assist in courses taught in Dutch.
• You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment for a period of 1 year. The appointment cannot be renewed.
• Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to 3 years, you can apply. The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term
• Your appointment will start on 1 November 2023 at the earliest
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information about our salary scales
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages
• In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en. For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

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

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Tom Vanacker (TomR.Vanacker@UGent.be , +32 09/264  79 60).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98)