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A list of all universities and university colleges in Sweden (higher education institutions) and links to their websites in English can be found on the Swedish National Agency of Higher Education's website at the following link: List of higher education institutions Type of employment: Limit of tenure, until 28 February 2015 Extent: 100 % Location: Department of Political Science, Lund First day of employment: 1 March 2011 Official Records Number: SPA 2010/285 Areas of research The postgraduate position is part of the strategic research initiative Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate (BECC), specifically the research theme on Governance and Economics of Natural Resources. This theme critically evaluates synergies and trade-offs between policies addressing climate change, biodiversity protection, forestry and ecosystem resilience as well as formulates policies and strategies that lead to an integrated policy management. Carbon accounting is a concept that draws attention to the conditions under which climate governance becomes possible. Carbon accounting highlights the necessity of the ‘counting of carbon’ and the measures that enable stocks and flows of carbon to be taken into account. Carbon accounting is thus concerned with the ways in which carbon can be measured, quantified, modelled and statistically aggregated, for example in forest and soils, and the translation of this knowledge into international negotiations, policies and political institutions. The credibility of a future international climate treaty hinges on the development of appropriate measures that guarantees effective greenhouse gas mitigation efforts in the post 2012 era. In the coming years, the privatisation and commodification of carbon sequestration services is likely to expand through, for example, negotiations on forests and land-use under the UN’s climate convention (UNFCCC). Job assignments The doctoral candidate programme amounts to 240 credits (which is equivalent to four years of study full time). It formally ends with the doctoral candidate publicly defending his/her printed doctoral thesis. The holder of a postgraduate position has as his/her primary obligation to successfully fulfil his/her third cycle education ending with a PhD degree. Regulations concerning appointment as a full time postgraduate student can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, 1-7 §§. The holder of a postgraduate position is expected to participate actively in the research and teaching environment of the Department. He/she will normally have to perform departmental duties, above all teaching, amounting to about 20 per cent of full time. The Ph.D. student is expected to carry out research that contributes to the aims of the BECC. Areas of research could be e.g. forest carbon commodification and governance, international politics of Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD), social dimensions of accounting for carbon in soils and forests, scientific uncertainty and the mutual constitution of scientific knowledge and political institutions. Eligibility/Entry Requirements To be eligible for third cycle studies an applicant must 1. Have been awarded a second cycle degree 2. Have completed studies the equivalent of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits are at the second cycle level, or 3. Have acquired basically the same qualifications in some other way in Sweden or abroad. Students that met the requirements for basic eligibility for third cycle studies before 1 July 2007, shall also be considered eligible for third cycle studies after the new regulations came into force, but only until the end of June 2015 in accordance with the following paragraph:The requirements for basic eligibility for third cycle studies are met by those who have completed first cycle education corresponding to at a minimum 180 higher education credits or acquired basically the same qualifications in some other way in Sweden or abroad. We are looking for excellent candidates with a background in Political Science or equivalent, e.g. International Relations, International Political Economy, Development Studies, Human and Political Geography, Political Sociology, Political Ecology, Public Administration and Policy Studies. Basis of Assessment In accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, paragraph 5, particular emphasis for admission shall be placed upon the applicant’s perceived ability to successfully complete their studies, as indicated by academic qualifications and merits. The statement of area of research interests as well as previously written theses and publications are important indicators of the ability. Proficiency in spoken and written English is also of great importance. For further information please contact: Tomas Bergström, Head of the Department +46 46-222 96 87 Tomas.Bergstrom@svet.lu.se Karin Bäckstrand, Associate Professor, Co-director BECC +46 46-222 47 63 Karin.Backstrand@svet.lu.se Johannes Stripple, Senior Researcher, Principal Investigator BECC +46 46-222 40 08 Johannes.Stripple@svet.lu.se www.svet.lu.se Labour union OFR/S: Rita Nilsson +46 46 222 93 62 doktorand@st.lu.se SACO: Andreas Lundin +46 46 222 93 64 Andreas.Lundin@saco.lu.se Apply online via this link https://dfs.adm.lu.se/E-rek_CV/Login.aspx Last Day of Applying is 2010-12-10 Type of employment: Limit of tenure, 2012-01-31 Extent: 100 % Location: Department of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences (Geology Unit), Lund First day of employment: 2011-02-01 Official Records Number: NPA 2010/176 Job assignments The PhD project will focus on studies of marine sediments obtained from different upwelling regions across the globe. The aim of the project is to study relationships between primary productivity and the benthic environment in upwelling regions since the last deglaciation. We have previously documented large variations in primary productivity off NW Africa, so large that the benthic life was affected to a significant extent. The task at hand is to investigate if this was the case in other major upwelling areas as well. The project involves: sediment sampling, different kinds of laboratory work such as grain-size analyses, analyses of biogenic silica, organic carbon together with a large amount of micropaleontological analyses, foremost benthic foraminifera but also other groups of microfossils may come to mind. Participation in sea-going expeditions might be required. The project belongs to LUCCI (Center for Studies of Carbon Cycle and Climate Interactions, LUCCI) at Lund University. Eligibility/Entry Requirements The applicant is expected to hold a university degree (preferably MSc. or equivalent) in Earth Sciences with a strong focus on Quaternary Geology or Marine Geology. A degree in biology with additional courses in Quaternary/Marine Geology might also be considered. The applicant needs to have finished a master or bachelor thesis at the time of appointment. Experience with scientific publication in English is an asset together with experience with micropaleontological work. Lab experience is of advantage although not strictly required. 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 CV with general personal information and details of previous studies/work. Basis of Assessment The position is guaranteed for four years. An educational stipend is awarded for the first 12 months of full-time study, following which time the student is appointed as a full doctoral student. Regulations concerning educational stipends for doctoral students can be found in SFS 1995:938 and 1998:81. Regulations concerning appointment as a full doctoral student can be found in HF 5 Chap 1-7§§ and SFS 1998:80. Also consult the admission regulations found at: www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/2319 Those who hold an educational stipend or a doctoral student appointment must first be accepted for postgraduate study. To be accepted, a student must be judged to have the competence necessary to complete a course of postgraduate study. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties - including research, teaching and administration – according to the specific regulations. Applications are submitted online www.lunduniversity.lu.se/o.o.i.s?id=24913&ref=D All submitted documents must be attested as to their authenticity. PhD student in Theoretical Chemistry 30/09/2010
Type of employment: Limit of tenure Extent: 100 % Location: Department of Chemistry, Division of Theoretical Chemistry, Lund First day of employment: As soon as possible Official Records Number: NPA 2010/204 Job assignments Statistical Mechanical studies of ionic liquids. The emphasis will be on theory and calculations, primarily simulations and classical density functional theory. If the student so desires, the project could also include some experimental work. Eligibility/Entry Requirements Basic requirements for PhD studies. Formal requirements for PhD studies in theoretical chemistry. Basis of Assessment Those who hold an educational stipend or a doctoral student appointment must first be accepted for postgraduate studies. To be accepted, a student must be judged to have the competence necessary to complete a course of postgraduate studies. Apply online at https://dfs.adm.lu.se/E-rek_CV/Login.aspx For further information please contact: Jan Forsman, Assistant professor 046-2220381 jan.forsman@teokem.lu.se www.teokem.lu.se Last Day of Applying 2010-10-15 Appointment Procedure Complete information about the application process can be found here: www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11729 Applications for promotion may be made at any time during the year. Applications for advertised positions must be received by the date specified in the announcement. Workers' unions at Lund University: ST, SACO and SEKO Lund University promotes an equal opportunities code. We encourage both men and women to apply for this position. Salary is determined on an individual basis, within certain guidelines for this type of position. Please state requested salary in your application. Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned. 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). | CategoriesAll |
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