Sweden : Post-doctoral Position in Cloud-Scale Modelling

Post-doctoral Position in Cloud-Scale Modelling at the Department of Meteorology. Reference number SU FV-0698-13. Deadline for applications: April 20, 2013.

At the Department of Meteorology, Stockholm University, we conduct research and education in an international environment within four main areas: Atmospheric Physics, Dynamic Meteorology, Physical Oceanography and Chemical Meteorology. In all these areas there is a strong focus on the climate and on processes important for the climate and it's development. About 75 employees work at the department of which about 25 are scientists and almost 30 PhD students. The department is part of the Bolin Centre for Climate Research where it together with three other departments at the university covers research of most of the important aspects of the climate system.

Project description
Clouds are multiscale turbulent environments with important physics occurring on scales from microns to hundreds of meters and interacting in ways that remain poorly understood. The position will involve computationally-intensive approaches to such problems, including large-eddy simulation (LES) and direct numerical simulation (DNS), with attention to the interaction between microphysical and cloud-scale processes. Other aspects may be also considered depending on the applicant's strengths and interests.

The position is funded by the Swedish e-Science Research Centre (SeRC) and strong interaction is expected with other SeRC participants, in particular the Department of Mechanics and FLOW at KTH, the Royal Institute of Technology.

Qualifications
The applicant should have a PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Computational Fluid Dynamics or other relevant field of science. The applicant should have excellent English language skills, both oral and written communication.

Terms of employment
The position is full time for a maximum of 2 years. The preferred starting date is June 1 or as soon as possible.

Stockholm University strives to be a work place that is free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Information
For more information, contact Prof. Rodrigo Caballero, rodrigo@misu.su.se, or Head of Department Michael Tjernström, michaelt@misu.su.se.

Union representatives
Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41.

Application
The application should include a CV with full publication list, a statement of research interests (maximum of one page) and contact information for two academic referees.

The application, quoting the reference number SU FV-0698-13,
should arrive no later than April 20, 2013, by e-mail to: registrator@su.se.

Documents submitted electronically should be in Word or PDF format.
Note! Please include the reference number SU FV-0698-13 in the subject heading.

Application Deadline : 20 April 2013

Sweden : Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics

Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics at the Department of Zoology. Reference number SU FV-0851-13. Deadline for applications: April 8, 2013.

The Department of Zoology at Stockholm University consists of five divisions: ecology, ethology, functional zoomorphology and systematics & evolution. The advertised position will be part of the Division of Population Genetics, but within a cross-disciplinary research project in close collaboration with the other divisions and with other researchers, nationally and internationally. Presently the department accommodates 45–50 staff and about the same number of PhD students. 

Subject

We are seeking a post-doc in bioinformatics for ecological genomics to work on ecological genomics and proteomics primarily in the research project”Insect life cycle genomics and adaptation in the wild”, with financial support from the Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the Swedish Research Council. The project is an Ecological and Evolutionary Functional Genomics (EEFG) collaboration, bringing together researchers with expertise in population genetics, ecology, ethology, morphology, immunology and molecular genetics with the aim to attack fundamental biological questions regarding how genes interact to produce a whole organism with a life cycle that is adapted to local environmental conditions. The central idea of the project is to take on these difficult questions by means of an integrative, crossdisciplinary approach, with a close interaction between research on two insect systems: the green-veined white butterfly Pieris napi and the fruit fly Drosophila. The research group is an internationally recognized leader in butterfly ecological research, with long history of study on P. napi, The research collaboration also includes expertise on Drosophila as a model system. Our goal is to use genomic tools to study P. napi populations adapted to different ecological situations, and when we find genes that are candidates for being involved in such adaptation we will study their effects in the Drosophila system. We will initially target three phenotypes: diapause, wing pattern and immunity. We will make use of existing genomics and bioinformatics platforms at e.g. SciLifeLab for next generation sequencing, RNA-Seq and other high-throughput services. The advertised position will be focused upon the analysis of such data, involving direction interaction with the SciLifeLab and other genomic core facilities and bioinformatics centers. The holder of the position will also contribute to other related projects utilizing genomic tools in the department, such as Ekoklim (www.zoologi.su.se/ekoklim).

Specific bioinformatics projects include the sequencing and assembly of the P. napi genome, followed by extensive re-sequencing studies, and RNA-Seq (transcritpome assembly, annotation, and quantitiative gene expression) analyses. Given the abundance of data to be generated, there will be many opportunities for independent projects. Such work is strongly encouraged as a means of generating independent projects where the post-doc would be able to have a clear primary authorship role. 

Qualification requirements

A suitable background is a PhD in bioinformatics, population genetics, ecological genetics, evolutionary biology or similar subjects, including experience of bioinformatics in connection with ecological or evolutionary genomics.

For a post-doctoral position the candidate must have received a PhD degree no more than three years prior to the application deadline, unless there are special circumstances such as illness, parental leave, union duties or similar. In the case of exceptionally well merited more senior applicants we will however also consider employment in another form.

Grounds for assessment

Applications will be judged particularly on the grounds of scientific rigorousness, empirical and theoretical experiences, and how well the applicant can be integrated in the planned project.

Well documented abilities to write scientific text in English is an important qualification.

Terms of employment 

This is a full time position for 24 months. Start date as soon as possible and as agreed.

Stockholm University strives to be a work place that is free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all. 

Contact information 

Further information on the position can be obtained from Dr. Chris Wheat (host for the position), chris.wheat@zoologi.su.se, telephone +46-(0)8-16 4020, or Professor Sören Nylin (Project Leader, Head of Department),soren.nylin@zoologi.su.se. 

Union representatives 

Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41. 

Application 

The application shall include:

• CV list of achievements with the list of publications,
• copy of the PhD certificate,
• an application letter that describes the candidates qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position, and
• contact information for references.

Please send your application, marked with the reference number 

SU FV-0851-13, by April 8, 2013, at the latest by e-mail to:registrator@su.se.

Electronic applications should be in Word or PDF format. 

NOTE! State the reference number SU FV-0851-13 in the subject line.

Application Deadline : 18 April 2013

Sweden : Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics

Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics at the Department of Zoology. Reference number SU FV-0851-13. Deadline for applications: April 8, 2013.

The Department of Zoology at Stockholm University consists of five divisions: ecology, ethology, functional zoomorphology and systematics & evolution. The advertised position will be part of the Division of Population Genetics, but within a cross-disciplinary research project in close collaboration with the other divisions and with other researchers, nationally and internationally. Presently the department accommodates 45–50 staff and about the same number of PhD students. 

Subject

We are seeking a post-doc in bioinformatics for ecological genomics to work on ecological genomics and proteomics primarily in the research project”Insect life cycle genomics and adaptation in the wild”, with financial support from the Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the Swedish Research Council. The project is an Ecological and Evolutionary Functional Genomics (EEFG) collaboration, bringing together researchers with expertise in population genetics, ecology, ethology, morphology, immunology and molecular genetics with the aim to attack fundamental biological questions regarding how genes interact to produce a whole organism with a life cycle that is adapted to local environmental conditions. The central idea of the project is to take on these difficult questions by means of an integrative, crossdisciplinary approach, with a close interaction between research on two insect systems: the green-veined white butterfly Pieris napi and the fruit fly Drosophila. The research group is an internationally recognized leader in butterfly ecological research, with long history of study on P. napi, The research collaboration also includes expertise on Drosophila as a model system. Our goal is to use genomic tools to study P. napi populations adapted to different ecological situations, and when we find genes that are candidates for being involved in such adaptation we will study their effects in the Drosophila system. We will initially target three phenotypes: diapause, wing pattern and immunity. We will make use of existing genomics and bioinformatics platforms at e.g. SciLifeLab for next generation sequencing, RNA-Seq and other high-throughput services. The advertised position will be focused upon the analysis of such data, involving direction interaction with the SciLifeLab and other genomic core facilities and bioinformatics centers. The holder of the position will also contribute to other related projects utilizing genomic tools in the department, such as Ekoklim (www.zoologi.su.se/ekoklim).

Specific bioinformatics projects include the sequencing and assembly of the P. napi genome, followed by extensive re-sequencing studies, and RNA-Seq (transcritpome assembly, annotation, and quantitiative gene expression) analyses. Given the abundance of data to be generated, there will be many opportunities for independent projects. Such work is strongly encouraged as a means of generating independent projects where the post-doc would be able to have a clear primary authorship role. 

Qualification requirements

A suitable background is a PhD in bioinformatics, population genetics, ecological genetics, evolutionary biology or similar subjects, including experience of bioinformatics in connection with ecological or evolutionary genomics.

For a post-doctoral position the candidate must have received a PhD degree no more than three years prior to the application deadline, unless there are special circumstances such as illness, parental leave, union duties or similar. In the case of exceptionally well merited more senior applicants we will however also consider employment in another form.

Grounds for assessment

Applications will be judged particularly on the grounds of scientific rigorousness, empirical and theoretical experiences, and how well the applicant can be integrated in the planned project.

Well documented abilities to write scientific text in English is an important qualification.

Terms of employment 

This is a full time position for 24 months. Start date as soon as possible and as agreed.

Stockholm University strives to be a work place that is free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all. 

Contact information 

Further information on the position can be obtained from Dr. Chris Wheat (host for the position), chris.wheat@zoologi.su.se, telephone +46-(0)8-16 4020, or Professor Sören Nylin (Project Leader, Head of Department),soren.nylin@zoologi.su.se. 

Union representatives 

Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41. 

Application 

The application shall include:

• CV list of achievements with the list of publications,
• copy of the PhD certificate,
• an application letter that describes the candidates qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position, and
• contact information for references.

Please send your application, marked with the reference number 

SU FV-0851-13, by April 8, 2013, at the latest by e-mail to:registrator@su.se.

Electronic applications should be in Word or PDF format. 

NOTE! State the reference number SU FV-0851-13 in the subject line.

Application Deadline : 18 April 2013

Sweden : Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics

Post-doctoral Position in Bioinformatics for Ecological Genomics at the Department of Zoology. Reference number SU FV-0851-13. Deadline for applications: April 8, 2013.

The Department of Zoology at Stockholm University consists of five divisions: ecology, ethology, functional zoomorphology and systematics & evolution. The advertised position will be part of the Division of Population Genetics, but within a cross-disciplinary research project in close collaboration with the other divisions and with other researchers, nationally and internationally. Presently the department accommodates 45–50 staff and about the same number of PhD students. 

Subject

We are seeking a post-doc in bioinformatics for ecological genomics to work on ecological genomics and proteomics primarily in the research project”Insect life cycle genomics and adaptation in the wild”, with financial support from the Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the Swedish Research Council. The project is an Ecological and Evolutionary Functional Genomics (EEFG) collaboration, bringing together researchers with expertise in population genetics, ecology, ethology, morphology, immunology and molecular genetics with the aim to attack fundamental biological questions regarding how genes interact to produce a whole organism with a life cycle that is adapted to local environmental conditions. The central idea of the project is to take on these difficult questions by means of an integrative, crossdisciplinary approach, with a close interaction between research on two insect systems: the green-veined white butterfly Pieris napi and the fruit fly Drosophila. The research group is an internationally recognized leader in butterfly ecological research, with long history of study on P. napi, The research collaboration also includes expertise on Drosophila as a model system. Our goal is to use genomic tools to study P. napi populations adapted to different ecological situations, and when we find genes that are candidates for being involved in such adaptation we will study their effects in the Drosophila system. We will initially target three phenotypes: diapause, wing pattern and immunity. We will make use of existing genomics and bioinformatics platforms at e.g. SciLifeLab for next generation sequencing, RNA-Seq and other high-throughput services. The advertised position will be focused upon the analysis of such data, involving direction interaction with the SciLifeLab and other genomic core facilities and bioinformatics centers. The holder of the position will also contribute to other related projects utilizing genomic tools in the department, such as Ekoklim (www.zoologi.su.se/ekoklim).

Specific bioinformatics projects include the sequencing and assembly of the P. napi genome, followed by extensive re-sequencing studies, and RNA-Seq (transcritpome assembly, annotation, and quantitiative gene expression) analyses. Given the abundance of data to be generated, there will be many opportunities for independent projects. Such work is strongly encouraged as a means of generating independent projects where the post-doc would be able to have a clear primary authorship role. 

Qualification requirements

A suitable background is a PhD in bioinformatics, population genetics, ecological genetics, evolutionary biology or similar subjects, including experience of bioinformatics in connection with ecological or evolutionary genomics.

For a post-doctoral position the candidate must have received a PhD degree no more than three years prior to the application deadline, unless there are special circumstances such as illness, parental leave, union duties or similar. In the case of exceptionally well merited more senior applicants we will however also consider employment in another form.

Grounds for assessment

Applications will be judged particularly on the grounds of scientific rigorousness, empirical and theoretical experiences, and how well the applicant can be integrated in the planned project.

Well documented abilities to write scientific text in English is an important qualification.

Terms of employment 

This is a full time position for 24 months. Start date as soon as possible and as agreed.

Stockholm University strives to be a work place that is free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all. 

Contact information 

Further information on the position can be obtained from Dr. Chris Wheat (host for the position), chris.wheat@zoologi.su.se, telephone +46-(0)8-16 4020, or Professor Sören Nylin (Project Leader, Head of Department),soren.nylin@zoologi.su.se. 

Union representatives 

Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41. 

Application 

The application shall include:

• CV list of achievements with the list of publications,
• copy of the PhD certificate,
• an application letter that describes the candidates qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position, and
• contact information for references.

Please send your application, marked with the reference number 

SU FV-0851-13, by April 8, 2013, at the latest by e-mail to:registrator@su.se.

Electronic applications should be in Word or PDF format. 

NOTE! State the reference number SU FV-0851-13 in the subject line.

Application Deadline : 18 April 2013

Sweden : PhD student position in Criminology

PhD student position in Criminology at the Department of Criminology. Reference number SU 312-0001-13. Deadline for applications: April 2, 2013.

The Department of Criminology announces the vacancy of one to two places on the doctoral research programme.

About doctoral research programme

The doctoral research programme lasts four years, of which the first year is intended to be financed by a doctoral study grant and the subsequent three years through employment as a doctoral candidate. We provide all our doctoral students with a workroom at the department and expect them to actively contribute to the department's research environment.

Stockholm University strives to be a work place that is free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all. 

Selection

In connection with the award of the doctoral study grant, primary consideration will be given to the degree of independence in analysis and design exhibited by applicants in their earlier work, their methodological and scientific maturity, and the capacity for problem formulation and stringency exhibited in the applicants’ earlier work and in their doctoral research proposal. Decisions on admissions are taken by the Department Board.

Information

For further information, please contact the Director of Post-Graduate Studies,felipe.estrada@criminology.su.se, and Head of Department, Professor Janne Flyghed, janne.flyghed@criminology.su.se.

Union representatives

Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41.

Application

The following documents must be included with your application:

1. Completed application for admission to the doctoral research programme. The application form can be downloaded from:www.criminology.su.se. The form is only available in Swedish. Non-Swedish speaking applicants who are unable to complete the form must submit full contact information along with the application in a separate document.
2. CV.
3. Attested copy of academic transcripts (LADOK transcript or equivalent).
4. Dissertations, research reports and other relevant works.
5. Doctoral research proposal (max 3 pages) presenting the research problem, theoretical and methodological considerations associated with the proposed doctoral research project. The research proposal must also include a schedule for the completion of the doctoral research programme.

Please send your application, marked with the reference number 

SU 312-0001-13, no later than April 2, 2013, to:

Departement of Criminology

Att. Ewa Gustafsson

Stockholm University

SE-106 91 STOCKHOLM

SWEDEN

or by e-mail to: ewa.gustafsson@criminology.su.se.

Documents sent by e-mail should be in Word or PDF format. 

Note! Please include the reference number SU 312-0001-13 in the subject line.

Application Deadline : 2 April 2013

Sweden : A PhD studentship in Theoretical Chemical Physics

A PhD studentship in Theoretical Chemical Physics: Computer Simulations and Quantum Chemistry of Solution Dynamics at the Department of Physics, Stockholm University. Reference number SU 402-0020-13. Deadline for applications: March 31, 2013.

Subject description

A detailed knowledge of ultra-fast dynamics in aqueous solutions is important for chemical processes ranging from fundamental physical chemistry to environmental and biochemical applications. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is one of many experimental probes for extracting structural and dynamical information in complex systems, and with paramagnetic nuclear spin relaxation, the environment around paramagnetic ions can be investigated in detail.

At Stockholm university, research groups from the Department of Physics and from the Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry join in an effort to pursue theoretical studies of paramagnetic relaxation of lanthanide ions in aqueous solution and chelate complexes. This effort is part of a new FP7 – PEOPLE Marie Curie Initial Training Network "pNMR" aimed at the development and application of new NMR techniques, notably involving paramagnetic metal ions, for the analysis of structure and dynamics of a wide class of molecules and materials.

The Department of Physics is an internationally lively research environment, situated in the AlbaNova University Center and has about 180 employees, 250 undergraduate students and 80 PhD students. For more information about the department, see www.fysik.su.se.

Project description

We seek to recruit a candidate for a PhD position in the investigation of molecular dynamics in relation to nuclear spin relaxation of paramagnetic ions in solution. In the project you will both use state-of-the-art quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics programs and write your own source code for simulations of the nuclear spin relaxation from first principles.

The aim of the project is to develop theoretical methods for extracting reliable information on molecular dynamics and structure in solution from experimental measurements of nuclear and electron spin relaxation of paramagnetic ions. This is of principle interest for understanding chemical processes in solution but also of importance e.g. for medical applications.

The project is financed as part of a Marie-Curie initial training network on paramagnetic relaxation combining 9 academic research groups and 4 collaborating industrial companies through out Europe. The studies will involve frequent exchange with research partners in Italy and Slovakia, and applications of the theoretical models to experimental measurements in Italy. For more information on the different projects within the network we refer to the pNMR web-site: www.pnmr.eu.

Requirements

The possibility exists to register as a PhD student in either Physics OR Chemical Physics in the Department of Physics at Stockholm University. Physics students should have studied at least four years at a University and have the equivalent of a BSc in Physics. To register for a PhD in Chemical Physics requires either the equivalent of a BSc in Physics or in Chemistry. These studies must include advanced courses in physics/chemistry during one year and an advanced degree project (a detailed description of one in progress may suffice). We seek a candidate with analytical capacity and good English skills.

Applicants must have less than 4 years research experience (defined from the end of a first degree), and must NOT have resided or carried their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to recruitment. The pNMR network is committed to equal opportunities, and encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women.

Terms of employment

A PhD education is four years (48 months). The 4-year PhD program includes at least 3 years of research and at most one year of course work. The position may be extended up to 1 year if up to 20 % teaching assistance or administration is included in the contract. The PhD fellowship is at approximately € 57 000 per year, including mobility allowance, for three years and is subject to the host country tax deductions. Depending on to which extent the applicant's prior education fulfils the course requirements, a fourth year is funded according to standard salaries for PhD students ("doktorandanställning") at the Department of Physics.

As with all projects within the pNMR network, the PhD studies will include a research secondment at other partner institutions (6 months in Italy and 3 months in Slovakia). Integral to the research-based training programme is the series of workshops, practical training courses, international conferences, and outreach actions, located at the different sites.

Information

For further information, please contact Michael Odelius, odelius@fysik.su.se, or Jozef Kowalewski, jozef.kowalewski@mmk.su.se. Details, and the complete list of open positions within the pNMR network, can be found on the Jobs section of www.pnmr.eu.

Union representatives 

Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41, and the PhD student representative,do@sus.su.se.

Application

Applications should include a letter of intent describing your motivation for applying, a CV including information on previous education, a copy of the master thesis (or "examensarbete"), other documents supporting the applicants competence and suitability for the position, and address, telephone number and e-mail of two reference persons. The application can be written in English or Swedish. Evaluations will be based on results on University courses, quality of master's thesis (or "examensarbete"), references, interviews and the letter of intent.

The application should be labelled with the reference number 

SU 402-0020-13, and should be received no later than 31th March 2013. E-mail your application to Gorica Nikolic, gorica.nikolic@fysik.su.se, with the subject line SU 402-0020-13.

(We also ask the applicant to inform the coordinator of the pNMR network by sending the application documents to guido.pintacuda@ens-lyon.fr.)

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013

Sweden : Up to two PhD students in Computerized Image Analysis

This PhD position will be part of a larger strategic effort involving: the Faculty of Languages, the Disciplinary Domain of Humanities and Social Sciences, the faculty of Science and Technology, the Uppsala University Library and the Centre for Image Analysis. The focus will be on computerized image analysis with applications in Handwritten Text Recognition.

The Centre for Image Analysis (CBA) is a collaboration between Uppsala University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Our purpose is to conduct research and education in computerized image analysis and perceptualization, both within image processing itself and to develop better methods, algorithms and systems for applications within primarily biomedicine and forest industry. CBA also aims to spread the knowledge about and encourage the use of image processing at other departments and in society. The Centre for Image Analysis is hosted at the Division of Visual Information and Interaction at the Department of Information Technology. There are approximately 250 employees at the department, including 100 teachers and 100 PhD students, and more than 3000 students are registered for one or more courses every year. For more information, see http://www.cb.uu.se/home.php and http://www.it.uu.se/?lang=en
Description of the subject area: The overall objective of the project is to develop methods for automatic analysis of digitized handwritten historical documents. The documents used for the project mainly come from the collections of Uppsala University Library and they are written in Latin or old Swedish.

Job assignment: To develop methods for large-scale handwritten text recognition applicable to a wide variety of historical documents. The developed methods are expected to make use of image analysis, language-modeling and machine learning, to improve state-of-the-art and to be used as tools by researchers within the humanities.

Qualification: The candidate must have an MSc degree in computer science, computational linguistics, mathematics or equivalent. Experience from programming and computerized image analysis is preferred. As the job assignment involves close interaction with researchers specialized in Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR), a background and/or strong interest in linguistics, history and languages such as Latin and Swedish is highly valued.

The position is for at most five years, and includes department duties (mainly teaching) at a level of at most 20%, as well as course participation. You will be expected to be able to teach in Swedish or English. Excellent skills in spoken and written English are an absolute requirement.

Rules governing Ph.D. Candidates are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, § § 1-7, and in the Uppsala University's rules and guidelines, http://regler.uu.se/Rules_and_regulations_in_English/
The department is striving to achieve a more equal gender balance and female candidates are particularly invited to apply.

The application should include a description of your research interests, reasons for applying for this particular PhD position and past experience, a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, relevant publications, a copy of your MSc thesis (or a summary) and other relevant documents. Candidates are encouraged to provide letter(s) of recommendation and contact information to reference persons. We would also like to know the earliest possible date for starting. Please note that applications can only be accepted via the web interface linked below and not via email.

Further information about the position can be provided by Dr Anders Brun, anders@cb.uu.se, +46-18-4713473. The trade union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco (the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations), phone +46 18 471 5380 and Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST (the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), phone +46 18 471 1996, Stefan Djurström, Seko (the Union of Service and Communication Employees), phone +46 18 471 3315.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 31 of March 2013, marked with UFV-PA 2013/530. Use the link below to apply.

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013 

Sweden : PhD position in Geodynamic modeling

Geodynamics is the science of understanding and modeling physical processes occurring within the Earth. The model results are compared with geological and geophysical observations in order to improve our understanding of the dynamical system, to determine which processes and mechanisms are important in the Earth, and also to constrain relevant physical parameters. The geophysics group at Uppsala University has a long history of studying the Baltic Shield and the Caledonide mountain belt at its western boundary.Of particular interest are the thick sequences of nappes that characterize the Caledonides and which indicate horizontal transport over several hundreds of kilometers. Some of this transport may have been accommodated by underlying, mechanically soft, carbon-rich shales. However, it has been hypothesized that horizontal extrusion of hot, low-viscosity crust may have played the dominant role in this process. Further important clues about the Caledonian collision are provided by widespread observations of high-grade metamorphism in the basement beneath the thrust sheets, which suggest burial to depths greater than 150 km. Similar observations have been made in the presently active Himalayan orogen, and it has been proposed that the two orogens are dynamically analogous. The advantage of studying the Caledonian orogen is that the deeper crustal layers, which can only be imaged indirectly in the Himalayas, are exposed at the surface or are accessible via deep drilling (see http://www.sddp.se). Another scientific aspect is the relation of the remnants of the ancient Caledonian orogeny to the present-day topography and possible uplift throughout Norway. The great variability along the Scandes mountains in terms of elevation and degree and depth of isostatic compensation have long confounded scientists, and it is possible that the answer lies in the much older Caledonian tectonics.

Project description: The PhD candidate will perform research within the field of geodynamic modeling related to any (or a combination) of the above-mentioned research topics with focus on orogenic processes. It is of particular interest to model the Paleozoic Caledonide collision and couple the results to geological and geophysical data. Comparisons of the fossil Caledonide mountain belt with active mountain belts through modeling can be part of the research. Existing modeling codes may be used, but further algorithm development may also be required. The PhD candidate will work within a larger research program with other candidates and researchers from Sweden and abroad.

Qualifications: We are seeking a motivated candidate with a strong interest in research who has an academic magister/master- or engineering degree, or equivalent, in geophysics, physics, earth sciences or a similar field (formally, four years of university study including a minimum of 1 year at advanced level are required). Linux/Unix skills are necessary, experience in programming is desirable, and knowledge of software such as GMT, shell scripts and modeling codes is a merit. The successful applicant is expected to, and should be willing, to spend time in the field, as part of her/his PhD studies. Good oral and written proficiency in English is required.

The position is full-time for four years and may include up to 20% of research or teaching assistantship. A stipend may be paid out the first year and the following 3 years consist as a regular employee at the university. To be appointed as a PhD student it is required that the candidate has been admitted, or will be admitted, to a PhD education program, in which the ability to benefit from the PhD education is crucial. Uppsala University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply for positions.General regulations for PhD studies can be found in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap §§1-7 as well as in the university's rules and regulations http://regler.uu.se/.

Applications must include a CV, certified copies of diplomas and certificates, and a personal letter describing yourself and your relevant experience (maximum 2 pages). The application should also contain a summary of your master thesis and, if any, publications, and contact information for, or letters from at least two referees. 

For further information, contact Dr. Christoph Hieronymus, tel. +46(0)18-471 2335, e-mail: christoph.hieronymus@geo.uu.se. Alternatively, Prof. Christopher Juhlin (christopher.juhlin@geo.uu.se). Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco, phone. +46-18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone. +46-18-471 1996, Stefan Djurström, Seko, phone. +46-18-471 3315.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than March 15, 2013, UFV-PA 2013/322. Use the link below to access the application form.

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013 

Sweden : PhD position in Ecological Botany

Northern temperate and boreal peatlands constitute a major carbon store, and their carbon balance has implications for the current discussion on climate change. A large proportion of these peatlands are formed by, and dominated by Sphagnum (peat mosses). Their ability to create an environment that is wet, acid and anoxic is crucial for the development and maintenance of peatlands and for the storage of peat. Dominance is by some 20 species. Largely these are the same in Eurasia and N America, and therefore detailed knowledge of the species is applicable over the whole northern hemisphere. These species show niche differentiation along a few environmental gradients (pH, water level, light). The realized niches (patterns of occurrence in the field) are well described, but the fundamental niches representing the physiological tolerance of the species are well known only for few species.

In this project niche diversification is studied by transplant experiments covering large biogeographic, climatic and environmental ranges and including most of the dominant Sphagnum species and made with and without contact with congeneric competitors. Controlled laboratory experiments can be used for physiological tolerance measurements. In both field and laboratory experiments, responses can be growth measurements and also ecophysiological responses such as chlorophyll fluorescence and photosynthetic capacity. To study how the niches have evolved and diversified the candidate will cooperate with our research partners at Duke University specializing in Sphagnum phylogeny. The candidate will link with on-going research on functional traits in Sphagnum in which growth and decomposition are key species components used to explain the ecological role of Sphagnum in the northern peatlands.

Candidates should have a master degree in ecology. Proficiency in English is a requirement. The candidate should have a keen interest in plant population and community ecology. Knowledge about peatlands, bryophytes and plant ecophysiology are considered as merits.

The applications should include a letter of motivation for PhD studies and for this topic, as well as a description of previous education, research interests and research experience. It should further include a CV, authorized copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, and contact information (phone, email) for at least two references. Relevant publications (including MSc thesis) should be enclosed.

The postgraduate training comprises four years of full time studies. The successful candidate will receive a postgraduate fellowship the first year (15500 SEK/month) and a postgraduate position year 2-4 (currently 24100-27500 SEK/month). The position can be combined with up to 20% of teaching assistantship, which will then prolong the position accordingly.

For more information contact Professor Håkan Rydin (phone +46 18 471 2854, Hakan.Rydin@ebc.uu.se). Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, phone +4618-471 53 80 and Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone +4618-471 19 96 and Stefan Djurström, Seko, phone +4618-471 33 15.

Application Deadline : 13 March 2013 

Sweden : Three to four PhD student positions in mathematics or mathematical statistics

The department conducts research and provides education at undergraduate to graduate level in mathematics, applied mathematics and mathematical statistics. The number of employees is 100, of which approximately 30 are doctoral students.

Duties: The duties of a PhD student are primarily directed at his/her own research education, which lasts 4 years. The work may also involve, to a limited extent (maximum 20 %), other departmental duties, mainly related to teaching undergraduate courses - in which case the position may be extended to maximum 5 years.

The salary level is set by the university regulations.

Required qualifications: In order to be employed as a doctoral student, the candidate needs to be admitted to the research education programme, and for this, his/her potential ability to pursue the programme is decisive. The applicant should have a master's degree in mathematics or an equivalent, or at least in all likelihood obtain such a degree no later than July 1, 2013. The candidate should have a good command of spoken and written English.

The rules governing the process of enrollment as a PhD student can be found (in Swedish) in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap 1-7 §§, in addition to the university's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se and  http://www.teknat.uu.se.

Application procedure: A complete application should contain a short and concise description of research interests, previous experiences and future expectations, Curriculum Vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates of grades, a copy of master's degree dissertation (or a preliminary outline thereof).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Uppsala University is striving to achieve a more balanced gender ratio and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Volodymyr Mazorchuk, phone +46 18 471 3284, e-mail volodymyr.mazorchuk@math.uu.se or Professor Andreas Strömbergsson phone +46 18 471 3221, e-mail andreas.strombergsson@math.uu.se. The trade union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco, phone +46 18 471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone +46 18 471 1996 or +46 18 471 1997, and Stefan Djurström, Seko, phone +46 18 471 3315.

You are welcome to submit your application, no later than April 2, 2013UFV-PA 2013/392. Use the link below to access the application form.

Application Deadline : 2 April 2013 

Sweden : PhD position in Soil fungal ecology

A PhD-student position in Soil fungal ecology is available at the Evolutionary biology center, Uppsala University. Starting date as soon as possible or as agreed upon.

Project description: Fungi mediate biogeochemical processes in soil, including carbon sequestration, organic matter decomposition, nitrogen and phosphorus cycling. Soil fungal communities are immensely diverse and general ecological principles governing these systems remain largely unknown. The planned project will use the complex dynamics of phosphorus in soil as a framework to identify adaptive traits in soil fungi and explore ecological principles that govern the tremendous diversity of soil fungal communities. The research plan for the PhD project will be developed together with the appointed student.

The PhD student will be part of Dr. Anna Rosling’s lab at the Evolutionary Biology Center. The Rosling lab has a broad interest in soil microbial ecology and biogeochemical processes and combine molecular methods with mycological experimental systems. The research environment is international with English being the working language. See Rosling lab web-page for more information and recent publications (http://www.ebc.uu.se/Research/IEG/evbiol/research/Rosling/).

Qualifications: An MSc or possibly a BSc degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field is required. The ideal candidate is highly motivated with thorough education and strong interest in environmental and comparative genomics and microbial ecology. Previous experience with large-scale genetic data analysis, bioinformatics and mycology is advantageous. Candidates must be fluent in English.

Conditions: The PhD training comprises four years of full time research and studies. The successful candidate will receive a fellowship the first year and a PhD-student position year 2-4. The position can be combined with up to 20% of teaching assistantship, which will then prolong the position accordingly. Please contact Anna Rosling (anna.rosling@ebc.uu.se, +46 18 471 6444) for more information. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet +46 18 471 5380 och Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST +46 18 471 1996, Stefan Djurström, Seko +46 18 471 3315.

How to apply: The application should include 1) a letter of intent describing your research interests and motivation for PhD studies (max 1 page), 2) a short description of your education, especially in environmental genomics, comparative genetics, microbial ecology, bioinformatics and other related areas, 3) a CV, 4) an authorized copy of your BSc/MSc degree, 5) the names and contact information of at least two reference persons (address, email address, and phone number), 6) maximum 5 relevant publications (including BSc/MSc thesis). The application must be written in English.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than March 15^st 2013, UFV-PA 2013/204. Use the link below to access the application form.

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013 

Sweden : Two PhD students with focus on regional electric vehicle project Green Charge Southeast

In our research team we develop decision support methodology for companies, municipalities and other organizations that want to work strategically with sustainable development and to contribute to the society's transition to sustainability in a way that strengthens the organization. Our research and our education attracts partners and students from all over the world and we are major contributors to BTH's vision to be a "globally attractive knowledge community within applied IT and innovation for sustainable growth." All of our research is done through collaborative projects with partners in industry and society.

We think it is especially important to bring in a strategic sustainability thinking in the early stages of the innovation process, where the greatest opportunities are to influence the products and services impact on the ecological and social systems throughout their life cycle. It is important that even in these early stages model, simulate and take into account technical, business and socio-ecological implications of many different solutions so that the best options from a strategic perspective of sustainability can be identified and further developed in later phases of the innovation process.

About the Positions

The positions include primarily work in the department's research projects, particularly the regional electric vehicle project Green Charge Southeast. The main focus of one position is mapping, modeling and optimization of business models and product and service systems for electric vehicles. For the second position, the focus is on identifying, modeling and optimization of environmental and social sustainability of effects for these systems. The PhD students will work in close cooperation with each other to contribute to a coherent methodology for strategic analysis of electric systems and their sustainability implications. They should also make practical tests to improve the methodology in collaboration with Project Green Charge Sydosts extensive network of regional partners among businesses and public organizations.

The positions should also support education and training in energy and other sustainability-oriented topics. Examples of tasks include:

• Support the development and implementation of the program Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability and new sustainability-oriented energy programs
• Efforts in various other courses in the area of sustainability and product service systems
• Support the work at the interface between research and education in the energy,  sustainability and product service system areas
• Administrative work with marketing, recruitment, selection, program management, etc

Required qualifications

• Academic education at master of science level in the field of sustainability
• High level communication skills and experience to make written and oral presentations in the energy and sustainability / management areas or related areas.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in groups.
• Teaching ability and interest.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Basic Swedish language skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Academic education or proven practical experience in the energy and electric vehicle fields and (mostly for the product service system position) in product and service system development area
• Ability to apply methods and tools for strategic sustainable development
• Several years of prior work experience in related areas or situations
• Experience in systems analysis and modeling and simulation of complex systems.
• Proven ability to manage projects.
• Fluent in Swedish (spoken and written).

Extent:

100%.

Duration:

To a licentiate degree.  This means maximum of  2.5 years if the position is divided in 80% research and 20% department work, or maximum of 2 years if the position is 100% research. If possible, the position is prolonged to a PhD degree with the same research focus.

Start:

As soon as possible

For more information

For more information about the employment, you are welcome to contact research project leader in this area, Henrik Ny, tel. 0455-385517, e-mail: Henrik.ny@bth.se. Union representative is Mikael Åsman (SACO), tfn 0457-385720.

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013