PhD position in Analytical Chemistry 17/08/2010
at the Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry. The research will be part of a larger project with the title: High-Value Compounds from Agricultural and Forestry Waste by Sustainable Methods – An Interdisciplinary Approach for Bioresource Utilization. The main subject of the PhD project is identification and quantification of valuable substances in biowaste. Research will mainly include separation science and mass spectrometric detection. The candidate should have an academic background in Chemistry, corresponding to a Master. Master thesis in analytical chemistry is a merit. Experiences of analytical chemistry especially separation and mass spectrometry are key merits. Any candidate should have good communication skills, excellent grades and developed abilities in written and spoken English. The PhD position is for a period of four years and could be extended by departmental duties at a level of at most 20 %. For more information about Analytical Chemistry and current research can be found at: www.analytisk.kemi.uu.se. Information about reserch education can be found at, www.teknat.uu.se. The application should include a brief description of research interest and past experience, a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of Master thesis (or a draft) and other relevant documents. The candidates are encouraged to provide letters of recommendation. For further Information, please contact: Per Sjöberg, phone +46-18-471 36 85, e-mail Per.Sjoberg@kemi.uu.se. Representative for trade unions are: Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, tel +4618-471 53 80, Carin Södehäll, OFR-S/ST, tel +4618-471 19 96 and Stefan Djurström, Seko, +4618-471 33 15. The application should be sent preferrably by e-mail to: registrator@uu.se, or by fax +46 18-471 2000, or by mail to Registar’s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, 751 05 UPPSALA. In any correspondence, please use the reference number UFV-PA 2010/1947. Application deadline on 31 August, 2010. PhD studentship in Geobiosphere Science at the Department of Earth and Ecosystem Science, Faculty of Science Reference Number: NPA 2010/107 Worker's unions at Lund University: OFR, SACO, and SEKO Project description: Fluvial transport of amorphous silica The PhD project will investigate the transport of amorphous silica by rivers to the world's oceans. Amorphous silica (ASi) mostly originates from biological uptake by plants. Plants take up dissolved silicate and deposit it as an amorphous form of silica called phytoliths. Phytoliths and ASi formed in soils enters aquatic ecosystems through litterfall and erosion. In addition, diatoms in aquatic ecosystems also take up dissolved silicate and deposit it as ASi. There is a wide range of concentrations found in rivers depending upon the soils and vegetation in the watershed, and algal growth in lakes and rivers. The amount of ASi transported by rivers to the world's oceans is poorly known. The Ph.D. student will investigate the flux of ASi from some of the world's largest rivers. The student will participate in several expeditions to sample rivers for a variety of constituents, including ASi. Some of the expeditions will be carried out through collaboration in on-going studies. The goal of the project is to establish a global estimate of the amount of ASi inputs from rivers. This project is financed by the Faculty of Sciences at Lund University. Qualifications: The applicants are expected to hold a university degree (preferably MSc. or equivalent) in natural sciences. A degree in subjects like Geology, Geochemistry, Geography or Aquatic Ecology is preferable. Documented experience in field studies is an advantage. Experience of scientific publication in English is an asset. The position is guaranteed for four years. The starting date is negotiable, but the project should commence 1 October. Applications for this position should include a letter stating the reasons for applying and brief statements about ambitions in relation to the project. The application should also include a letter with motivation on why the student wants to undertake a Ph.D., a CV with general personal information and details of previous study/work record. Additional information: The position is restricted to four years. Formal regulations for postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Science are provided at: http://www.science.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11729 PhD studentships can only be offered to applicants who are granted admission to postgraduate studies. In the selection procedure, the ability to complete the education according to the study plan for postgraduate studies is considered. Apart from postgraduate education, the successful applicant may be assigned other duties within undergraduate teaching, research, and administrative work according to special regulations. The Faculty of Science considers gender and equity aspects in the recruitment process. Women are particularly encouraged to apply, as the majority of PhD students within the Faculty are men. Application forms for the announced position are provided at www.science.lu.se/o.o.i.s/2319 The application must reach the Registrator, Kansli N, Lunds universitet, Box 117, S-221 00 LUND, Sweden, not later than 2010-08-23 to be considered. All submitted documents must be attested as to their authenticity. Last application date: 23 August 2010 Day of appointment: 1 October 2010 Information: Daniel Conley, tel. +46 46 2220454 E-mail: daniel.conley@ geol.lu.se Department The Institute of Environmental Medicine Area of responsibilities/description of the work The Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) is a department at Karolinska Institutet and an interdisciplinary research institution within the broad field of environmental medicine. IMM conducts cutting edge research within the areas of environmental and occupational medicine, epidemiology, physiology, and toxicology. IMM also serves as a scientific advisor to public authorities within the area of environmental medicine and IMM scientists participate in national and international expert groups that conduct risk assessments or develop guidelines. IMM now aims to strengthen the science-based risk assessment activities in the department through the recruitment of a Post Doctoral Research Fellow, with placement at one of the 15 units in the department (for more information: ki.se/IMM). The Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) has an opening for a Post Doctoral Research Fellow position (forskarassistent) to be placed within any of IMM’s research units. The successful candidate is expected to conduct high quality research with a clear relevance to environmental health risk assessment. The research will be done within the framework of the unit where the position is being placed although collaboration across units and multidisciplinary work are encouraged. A wide range of environmental factors of human health concern are addressed by researchers at IMM; see ki.se/IMM. However, other areas of relevance to environmental medicine and risk assessment are also possible. Qualifications To qualify, the applicant must hold a doctor’s degree or a foreign qualification deemed equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have completed their degree no more than five years before the last date for applications should be given priority. Candidates who have completed their degree earlier than this should receive equal priority if special grounds exist. Special grounds include leave of absence because of sickness, service in the total defence, positions of trust in trade union organisations and student organisations, parental leave and other similar circumstances. A total of two years can be added for the above reasons on presentation of written testimony. A person who has been employed as an Postdoctoral Research Fellow for more than a total of three years may not be given other employment as Postdoctoral Reserach Fellow within the same or a similar subject area at the same or any other institution of higher education. The term of employment as Postdoctoral Reserach Fellow at KI is fixed at KI to two + two years, subject to evaluation after the first two years. Assessment grounds In connection with the appointment of Postdoctoral Research Fellow, we will accord special weight to academic skills, particularly demonstrated excellens in research. Form of employment: Temporary Contact persons Professor Anders Ahlbom, Chairman of the Institute of Environmental Medicine, phone +46 8 524 87470, email: anders.ahlbom@ki.se or Deputy Director, Professor Gunnar Johansson, phone +46 8 524 87752, email: gunnar.johanson@ki.se. The union representatives are Marika Berglund, SACO, phone +46 8 524 87536, email: marika.berglund@ki.se and Anna Lena Marcus, OFR, +46 8 524 87568, anna.lena.marcus@ki.se Please send your application, marked with reference number 3524/2010, to reach us by no later than August 31 2010 to to registrator@imm.ki.se or Karolinska Institutet, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Irene Tjernberg, Box 210, 171 77 Stockholm. The following documents should be enclosed with your application and written in English: - CV, qualifications and a description of future research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet’s qualification portfolio. - A selection of five scientific papers See Karolinska Institutet´s homepage at http://ki.se/qualificationsportfolio for information about the qualification portfolio. Please note that one copy of all documents will be kept by the college for a period of two years, in accordance with a directive from the National Archives. Published material submitted for review is excepted from this rule. Karolinska Institutet aims to promote equal opportunities by encouraging a balanced gender distribution. We also value the qualities that ethnic and cultural diversity can contribute to the university. Click on the highlighted words for details on a specific PhD position: PhD position in theoretical chemistry at the Department of Psysical and Analytical Chemistry Application no later than 23 June, 2010. UFV-PA 2010/1438 PhD position in Historical Geology and Palaeontology at the Department of Earth Sciences, Palaeontology Application no later than 1 July, 2010. UFV-PA 2010/1421 PhD student position in Neuroscience at the Department of Neuroscience Application no later than 23 June, 2010. UFV-PA 2010/1284 Eight PhD Positions in Organic Chemistry at the Department of Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry Application no later than 30 July, 2010. UFV-PA 2010/1415 Two PhD student positions in Microbiology in the area of genetic and physiological aspects of antibiotic resistance development in bacteria at the Department of cell and Molecular Biology Application no later than 2 July, 2010. UFV-PA 2010/1328 Three PhD positions in Database Technology at the Department of Information Technology Application no later than 11 June, 2010. UFV-PA 2010/1226 The Department of Music and Media, a part of Luleå University of Technology, offers bachelor’s programs in the Media and Production Experience Division with emphasis on journalism in new media, radio production in new media, TV production in new media, media design, audio engineering and experience production. The department has about 700 students and 100 employees. Besides the subject’s traditional social studies and comprehensive humanistic perspective, media and communication studies at Luleå University of Technology have a distinct emphasis on media production, in which new and traditional media are studied from theoretical aspects and as practical interpretations of media content. Postgraduate program in media and communication The program prepares students for a research and teaching career in academia and also provides them with professional expertise for working in the media and entertainment industry. Postgraduate studies are conducted in collaboration with other researchers, nationally as well as internationally. The program also offers opportunities for integrating interpretive and practical work with the theoretical dissertation work. We hereby announce the availability of two Phd student positions in the subject of media and communication studies with emphasis on media production and journalism. Information Professor Inger Lindstedt, +46 (0)709-655 340, inger.lindstedt@ltu.se or department manager Lars Hallberg, +46 (0)911-72627, lars.hallberg@ltu.se Qualifications Besides basic qualifications as per chapter 7, section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance and local guidelines in admission rules for post-graduate education, specific qualifications in the main subject/field of media and communication studies/journalism are required, 60 credits/90 higher education credits, basic level. Bases for assessment In filling the positions, consideration will be given to the applicant’s ability to pursue postgraduate studies as per chapter 5, section 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Research plans and previously published material are important indicators of this ability. Applicants should be highly motivated to pursue postgraduate studies and have good cooperative and social skills. Other information The positions are full-time but temporary as per chapter 5, section 7 of the Higher Education Ordinance. The Department of Music and Media in Piteå has a unique infrastructure with production facilities for most currently existing media. We presume that the PhD students will become part of our teaching and research environment in Piteå. Admittance: Immediately as agreed. Applications Applications should include these documents:
Reference number: 667-10 Application Deadline : 23 May 2010 The Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics at the University of Bern seeks applications for an immediate opening of a Computing Engineer Position to work on the university based Tier 3 computing cluster. This cluster is used for analysing data from the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. The successful candidate should play a central role in the maintenance and development of the Tier 3, provide central support to users in aspects related to ATLAS software for distributed analysis, and engage in ATLAS related matters at the Swiss Tier 2 at the Swiss National Super Computing Center. The position is based in Bern, but active participation in the national and international grid activities of our laboratory is expected. The position is initially of one year duration, then renewable. Applicants should have a degree in Computing Engineering, Informatics, Physics or equivalent. Experience with cluster administration, Linux, scripting, object oriented programming and distributed computing is needed. Familiarity with grid computing, high energy physics software, and good English communication skills are assets. Candidates are requested to send a short letter of application, their CV, their list of publications, if applicable and the name and email address of at least one reference to the address given below. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. The position is open until filled. Eligible students may not have been resided or carried out their main activity in Sweden for more than 12 months in the three years prior to the appointment. For full announcement and instructions how to apply, see the official announcement. For further information please contact Dr. Sigve Haug (sigve.haug@lhep.unibe.ch), Dr. Hans Peter Beck (hans.peter.beck@cern.ch), or Dr. Antonio Ereditato (antonio.ereditato@lhep.unibe.ch). Stockholm University School of Business welcomes applications to the Doctoral Programme in Business Administration and for full-time positions as Doctoral Researcher in Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing beginning September 1, 2010. Admission requirements Applicants must either have completed a master’s degree, or completed at least 240 ECTS (incl. at least 60 ECTS at master’s level), or acquired the equivalent knowledge through academic studies in Sweden or abroad. Applicants must also have completed at least 90 ECTS in business administration, incl. a master’s dissertation of at least 15 ECTS. Selection criteria Selection is made on the basis of (i) documented knowledge in a relevant subject area, (ii) English language skills (written and spoken), and (iii) analytical, critical and creative thinking skills. We pay particular attention to the quality of your research proposal, your academic merits, and your academic references. Short-listed candidates are called to an interview. Applications Your application should include the following documents: 1. a completed application form (pdf), please find link below, 2. a letter of intent, 3. copies of degree certificates, grades and reference letters, 4. your CV, 5. your research proposal (approx. 2,000 words), 6. a sample of your previous academic work (preferably your master’s dissertation; alternatively, a long essay completed within the remit of your master’s degree) and 7. two academic reference letters (these should be sent directly to the Registrar’s Office). Application form for English speaking applicants: www.fek.su.se/Global/UtbildningForskarutbildningApplication_Form_Doctoral_Programme_2010.pdf Please note that electronic applications are not accepted. All documents should be sent by regular post. Terms of employment The Doctoral Programme and employment as Doctoral Researcher comprises of 48 months full-time, beginning September 1, 2010. For further information contact Director of Graduate Studies, Dr Torkild Thanem, e-mail tt@fek.su.se. Trade union representatives are Bo Ekengren (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41, and PhD student representative, e-mail do@sus.su.se. Applications labelled with reference number SU 617-0454-10 are accepted after April 1, 2010, and should arriveno later than April 30, 2010, by regular post to: Stockholm University Registrar/PÄ SE-106 91 STOCKHOLM SWEDEN. Tentative Application Deadline : 30 April 2010 PhD student position in Environmental Chemistry with focus on: Bioavailability of pollutants and effects on ecosystem function. Announced by the Department of Chemistry (www.chemistry.umu.se) ECOCHANGE is a new governmental strategic marine research program at Umeå University (UmU) in collaboration with the Linnaeus University in Kalmar. Ecosystem dynamics in the Baltic Sea is studied in a climate change perspective. Effects of climate related changes on lower and higher trophic levels are investigated in a north-south gradient in the Baltic Sea, as well as effects on bioavailiability of pollutants and their potential to change food web function. It is an interdisciplinary project spanning from ecology and chemistry to environmental sciences. Project description The project is focused on effects of climate change on the bioavailability of environmental pollutants and on effects of pollutants on lower trophic levels; from microbes to metazooplankton. Effects of changes in temperature, precipitation, inflow of organic carbon and salinity will be tested. The studies will comprise sorption and bioavailability tests as well as more complex microcosm experiments. The selected chemicals will be biologically active environmental pollutants, e.g. health drugs and biocides. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) will be used as reference substances. The project includes advanced chemical analyses of these substances. Application The application should include a letter of intent, a certified curriculum vita that includes information on previous education, copies of the bachelor’s or master’s thesis (if available), publications and other documents supporting your competence and suitability for the position. We also want address and phone number to two reference persons. The application may be written in English or Swedish. Requirements The recruitment procedure for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen Chapter 5 and 7). Prerequisites include either i) 240 ECTS credits (Swe. högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level), or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (Swe. poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence. Advanced course(s) in Environmental Chemistry is required and advanced course(s) in Analytical Chemistry and Ecology is qualifying. The successful applicant should have good ability to write and speak in English, creativity, power of initiative, independence and ability to collaborate. Evaluations will be based on results on University courses, quality of master’s thesis, references, interviews and the letter of intent. A PhD education is 4 years (48 months) and the PhD-student will get a formal position at the start of the project (Sw: “doktorandanställning”). Up to 10 % as teaching assistant may be included in the position (then the position will be extended accordingly). For more information, contact Dr Peter Haglund, phone +46 (0)90-786 66 67, email: peter.haglund@chem.umu.se. Union-related information is available from SACO, phone +46 (0)90-786 53 65, SEKO-civil, phone +46 (0)90-786 52 96 and also ST, phone +46 (0)90-786 54 31. Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled. Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format. Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-297-10, should be sent to jobb@umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive April 29, 2010 at the latest. Umeå University, Sweden is seeking outstanding candidates for 3 Post Doctoral, 3 PhD Student, and 2 Systems Developer positions. All positions focus on design of algorithms, architectures and software prototypes for service-oriented Grid and Cloud computing infrastructures. See www.gird.se for an overview of current research. The group is affiliated with RESERVOIR, NESSI, the CoreGRID Network of Excellence, SweGrid, NDGF, the Globus Alliance, and the eSSENCE national strategic e-science collaboration. Additionally, two new large-scale EU-projects are currently under contract negotiation. For full announcement and instructions how to apply, see www.gird.se. Deadline: April 30, 2010. For further information, please contact Professor and Head of Department Erik Elmroth (elmroth@cs.umu.se). Call for Applications: Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Scholars in research on Gender Issues, Sweden 09/03/2010
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