Sweden : PhD positions in Natural language processing

PhD positions in Natural language processing, Nordic languages, and Swedish as a second language, and a licentiate/PhD position in Swedish as a second language

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 4-5 years and 2 years, respectively
Basis: 100%
Location: Department of Swedish, University of Gothenburg
First day of employment: 2013-09-01
Reference number:

Job description

The successful candidate is expected to devote their time primarily to the completion of obligatory course work and the writing of a doctoral dissertation. He or she may, however, undertake a limited amount of teaching, administration or research not directly connected to their dissertation topic.

General entry requirements

To meet the basic entry requirements of doctoral programmes at the University of Gothenburg, applicants must have obtained a second-cycle degree, have completed studies of at least 240 higher education credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, have completed a corresponding programme in some other country or be able to demonstrate the possession of equivalent qualifications.

Specific entry requirements, Natural language processing: At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in Computational linguistics, Language technology, or Natural language processing, including a research paper of at least 15 credits
or
At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in linguistics, including a research paper of at least 15 credits, plus at least 30 credits from first-level courses in Language technology, Computational linguistics, Natural language processing, or Computer science.
or
At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in Computer science, including a research paper of at least 15 credits, plus at least 30 credits from first-level courses in linguistics.

Applicants must have good reading skills in the languages necessary for the completion of obligatory course work and in order to be able to participate actively in department seminars.

Specific entry requirements, Nordic languages: At least 120 higher education credits are required for admission to the third-cycle programme in Nordic languages. At least 30 credits must be from the advanced level courses and include a research paper of at least 15 credits. Applicants must have good reading skills in the languages necessary for the completion of obligatory course work and in order to be able to participate actively in department seminars.

Specific entry requirements, Swedish as a second language: At least 120 higher education credits in Swedish as a second language, Nordic languages, or General linguistics are required for admission to the third-cycle programme. At least 30 credits must be from the advanced level courses and include a research paper of at least 15 credits. Applicants must have good reading skills in the languages necessary for the completion of obligatory course work and in order to be able to participate actively in department seminars.

Assessment

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctoral level are given in Higher Education Ordinance, SFS 1993: 100.

For further information, please contact:

Benjamin Lyngfelt, Professor of Swedish, Director of postgraduate studies
+4631-786 4472 (FU-antagning@svenska.gu.se).

Lars Borin, professor of Natural language processing, +4631-786 4544

Labour union
OFR/S: Stefan Schedin
+46-31-786 1169
SACO: Pascale Evheden
+46-31-786 1078
SEKO: Lennart Olsson
+46-31-786 1173

Application Deadline : 25 March 2013

Sweden : PhD position in Computer Science on Language Constructs for Alias Management

Job assignment: Development of a general theoretical framework for expressing heap structures and aliasing patterns in object-oriented programs, and programming language constructs which let programmers create and maintain object graphs and express alias properties in their programs in an explicated, clear and enforceable way.

Qualifications: The candidate should have a Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent, with a strong background in programming or programming languages. Knowledge of formal semantics, type systems and compilers is desirable.

The position is for a maximum of five years and includes departmental duties at a level of at most 20% (mainly teaching).

The application should include a description of research interests and past experience, a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, relevant publications, and other relevant documents. Candidates are encouraged to provide letter(s) of recommendation and contact information to reference persons. Please note that applications can only be accepted via the web interface linked below.
The department is striving to achieve a more equal gender balance and female candidates are particularly invited to apply.

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, at http://regler.uu.se/Rules_and_regulations_in_English/.

There are university guidelines regarding salary level.

For more information, see http://www.it.uu.se/ (the department) or contact: Dr. Tobias Wrigstad, tobias.wrigstad@it.uu.se (associate professor). 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.

Application Deadline : 4 March 2013

Sweden : PhD-student position in Neuroscience within the subject of ocean acidification and the effects of elevated pCO2 on fish behaviour

Project description: Ocean CO₂ levels increase in line with atmospheric CO₂ and recent studies showed that fish
reared in high-CO₂ water (700 – 900 ppm which is predicted by IPPC for year 2050 and 2100) display drastic behavioural alterations. For instance, instead of the normal avoidance reaction, the smell of predatory fish attracted fish larvae raised in CO₂-acidified water. These behavioural effects of elevated pCO₂ seem to be mediated by effects on the central nervous system of the fish. The fact that these effects are observed in several species indicates that the scope of this problem is truly global. The project, which is funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR), is focused on the neural mechanisms mediating behavioral effects of elevated pCO₂.

The project is a collaboration between Prof. Svante Winberg, Prof. Bryndis Birnir, Dept. of Neuroscience, Uppsala Univ., Prof. Göran E. Nilsson, Dept. of Molecular Biosciences, Oslo Univ., and Dr. Fredrik Jutfelt, Dept. of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Göteborg Univ. Part of the experimental work will be performed at The Lovén Centre Kristineberg, Sweden.Qualifications required: This is a multidisciplinary project and prospective candidates should demonstrate interest in behavioral analyses, biochemical and molecular techniques, and electrophysiology. Moreover, candidates should preferable have a strong background in one or more of the following disciplines: behavioral biology, comparative physiology and neurophysiology. Experience of experimental work on fish or other aquatic organisms is an advantageApplication procedure: The application should include a curriculum vita, copies of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of your Master thesis (or a draft thereof), references, a short description of the applicant and his/her experience, TOEFEL scores if applicable and names and addresses of 3 references. Letter(s) of recommendation may be included.

Local salary rules apply.

The rules governing this process can be found (in Swedish) in Högskoleförordningen 5 Chapter 1-7 §§ and in University rules http://regler.uu.se/.

For more information, please contact: Prof. Svante Winberg, Department of Neuroscience, Physiology Unit, Uppsala University, Box 593, SE-751 24 Uppsala, Sweden. Phone: +46-18 471 41 76 (lab), +46-704 25 04 78 (mobile), e-mail: svante.winberg@neuro.uu.se. Web site http://www.neuro.uu.seUnion representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco, phone +46-(0)18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone +46-(0)18-471 1996, and Stefan Djurström, Seko, phone +46-(0)18-471 3315.

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013

Sweden : PhD students in Scientific Computing

The Division of Scientific Computing at Uppsala University, is a center for research and education in Scientific Computing. The research has a broad scope, ranging from mathematical analysis, development and analysis of numerical approximations, numerical linear algebra, software development and high-performance computing (HPC) to collaborative projects in computational science and engineering, and industrial applications. Application fields include fluid flow, electromagnetics, acoustics, geology, systems biology, quantum mechanics, financial mathematics, and genetics. The Division has an extensive international and national research network

The graduate education program in scientific computing has so far (2012) yielded a total of 93 PhDs. Many of them have continued a career as leading researchers in Scientific Computing.

Examples of possible PhD student projects and further information is found at http://www.it.uu.se/research/scicomp/PhD-positions-2013
A PhD position in Scientific Computing requires a Master of Science in for example engineering physics or applied mathematics, or a corresponding degree in a field, relevant for the topic of the PhD thesis. Good communication skills in English are necessary. The position is for a maximum of five years and includes departmental duties at a level of at most 20% (typically teaching).

Applications should include a description of research interests and past experience, a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of Master thesis (or a draft thereof), relevant publications, and other relevant documents. Candidates are encouraged to provide contact information to reference persons. Candidates should indicate a preferred PhD student project(s) listed on the home page above. Applications may be submitted by candidates that have not fully completed the Master of Science degree (or equivalent), however all applicants should state the earliest feasible starting date of employment.

The department is striving to achieve gender balance. Therefore female candidates are particularly invited to apply.

For more information, see http://www.it.uu.se/ (the department) or contact: Prof. Sverker Holmgren, sverker@it.uu.se or Prof. Gunilla Kreiss, gunilla@it.uu.se. Union representatives are: Anders Grundström, SACO-rådet, tel +46 18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, tel +46 18-471 1996, Stefan Djurström, SEKO, tel +46 18-471 3315.

Welcome to send your application, no later than 20th of march 2013, UFV-PA 2013/444.  Klick on the link below to get to the application form.

Application Deadline : 20 February 2013

Sweden : Lund University Global Scholarships in Sweden

Brief description:

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is targeted at top academic students who are citizens of countries from outside the European Union/European Economic Area (and Switzerland). Top academic students have a proven record of achieving consistently high grades in previous studies. The scholarship is selective and completely merit based. No consideration is taken of the students’ financial needs in the selection process.

Host Institution(s):

Lund University in Sweden

Field(s) of study:

Any Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Programmes or free standing courses offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

Citizens of countries outside the European Union/European Economic Area (and Switzerland) except Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia (students from these countries can apply for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship).

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarships may cover 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of the tuition fee. The scholarship value is deducted from the tuition fee of the programme or free-standing course for which you are awarded a scholarship. Please note that the Lund University Global Scholarship does not cover living costs which is approximately SEK 7 800/month (approximately USD 1140 or EUR 866).

Eligibility:

Citizens of countries outside the European Union/European Economic Area (and Switzerland) who have applied for Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies at Lund University for a minimum of one semester of study (the equivalent of 30 ECTS full-time study) and who are required to pay tuition fees.

Application instructions:

Scholarship applications are still closed. The next round of applications will open in October 2012.  The deadline will fall around mid January 2013 (it closed on 20 January for 2012-2013).

To apply for a Lund University Global Scholarship, you must first apply ONLINE for the programme(s) or free-standing course(s) you wish to study at Lund University from mid October to mid January. You then apply for a Lund University Global Scholarship using their online application form (the online form is available at the official website once the application period is open).

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/o.o.i.s/24968

Related Scholarships: List of Scholarships for Study in Sweden

Deadline: Jan 2013 (annual)

Course starts September 2013

Sweden : Postdoc Position in nanophotonics

KTH in Stockholm is the largest and oldest technical university in Sweden. No less than one-third of Sweden’s technical research and engineering education capacity at university level is provided by KTH. Education and research spans from natural sciences to all branches of engineering and includes architecture, industrial management and urban planning. There are a total of just over 15,000 first and second level students and more than 1,600 doctoral students. KTH has almost 4,300 employees.

The school of Information and Communication Technology, ICT, conducts research and education at leading international level in material physics, photonics/optics, electronic systems, integrated devices and circuits, as well as communication systems. Our research activity encompasses both basic and applied level. We offer a wide spectrum of educational programs at undergraduate, masters and doctoral level. The ICT School fosters close collaboration with Swedish and international companies and research institutes as well as surrounding associations such as Kista Science City.

Description of the position
The Optics and Photonics unit searches a postdoc for working in the area of nanophotonics, in particular, photothermal effects based on plasmonic nanostructures, and their applications.

Plasmonic materials enable light localization at nanoscale. Localized surface plasmon resonance can greatly enhance light-matter interaction, giving rise to more efficient nonlinear devices, sensors, etc. Plasmonic materials are inherently lossy. Light tends to be absorbed by the structures and be converted to heat, which in turn would among other effects give rise to index variation in adjacent dielectric materials. One of our group’s current activities is to harness the photothermal effect for designing new or better photonic devices. The successful applicant will be engaged in incorporating absorbers into silicon-based photonic devices for achieving tunable functionalities, alleviating the passive inconvenience of photonic devices.

The postdoc will design, fabricate, and characterize nanophotonic devices. Numerical simulations will be carried out to design and optimize metallic nanostructures for achieving a desired function. Nano-fabrication facilities and optical characterization setups are available in house for experiments.

Qualifications
The applicant should have a PhD degree in nanophotonics or a related area. Experience in plasmonics, silicon photonics, numerical simulation, nanofabrication, or optical characterization will be an advantage. The applicant must be strongly motivated, able to work independently and perform critical thinking and analysis. Good command of English, in writing and speaking, is a prerequisite for presenting research results in international periodicals and at conferences.

Conditions of contract
Form of the employment: Time limited, one year contract with a possibility of extension with one more year
Start date: According to the agreement, preferably soonest possible
Salary: According to the agreement and to the general level for postdoc salary
Work time: Full time

Application
The application should include the following documents:

• Full curriculum vitae
• Publication record (pinpoint the most important papers and describe your contributions)
• Motivation letter describing your experience and professional interests
• Degree certificates and transcripts from university and graduate studies
• Two reference letters, which should contain the contact information of the referee (email and phone number)

Application deadline: February 28, 2013
Employer's reference number: I-2013-0060

Please write the reference number I-2013-0060 in the email subject. The attached documents should be written in English, except documents which are originally in Swedish, and sent preferably as PDF-files. Do not send any compressed files.

Send the application to: registrator@ict.kth.se
We also accept applications via ordinary post sent to:
KTH – ICT, Registrator
Forum 105
S-164 40 Kista, Sweden

Contact
Queries concerning the project content can be directed to:

Min Yan, Assistant Professor
Phone: +46 (0) 8 790 4064
Email: miya@kth.se

Queries concerning the recruitment and the hiring conditions can be directed to:

Gun Hjertsson, ICT HR-manager
Phone: +46(0)8 790 4411
Email: gun@kth.se

Union representative
Hans Edin, SACO
Phone: +46 (0)8 790 76 39
Email: hans.edin@ee.kth.se

Application deadline: 2013-02-28

Sweden : Postdoctoral position in biological THz applications

The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience focuses on research, innovation and education within the fields of future electronics, photonics, bio- and nanosystems. A close collaboration with Swedish and international partners within academy, industry and society enables scientific excellence and creates an innovative environment. In addition to the 200 researchers and Ph D students, MC2 houses a cleanroom for micro- and nanofabrication with the latest equipment.

Information about the division
This work will be conducted as a collaborative project between the Terahertz and Millimetre Wave Laboratory (TML) and the Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

At TML we conduct research on new materials, devices and circuits for applications in the microwave, millimetre wave and terahertz frequency region.

Sandwiched between the visible light on the short wavelength side and radio waves on the long wavelength extreme, the terahertz, submillimetre or far-infrared radiation has long been considered the last remaining scientific gap in the electromagnetic spectrum. Consequently, this is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum (ca. 0.1-10 THz) where optical and microwave techniques meet.

We fabricate novel devices in our state-of-the-art Nanofabrication facility and evaluate these in various circuit demonstrators in our top-class microwave and terahertz characterisation facilities. Our research finds applications in radio astronomy, atmospheric science, radar sensors, THz-imaging systems, and future wireless communication systems.

At the Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry we are pursuing research in physical, biophysical, organic and analytical chemistry. A relevant example for this project is our work on designing, fabricating, characterizating and testing microfluidic devices. We also apply these microfluidic devices on various single cell and tissue types for the purpose of cell stimulation and analysis of cellular release.

We carry out high quality research in an open, dynamic and supportive environment. Our responsibility is to create and communicate knowledge in physical electronics for the benefit of life.

Job description
The research is focussed on the following activities

• Establish new microwave/terahertz tools for probing protein conformational changes in living systems
• Utilise established terahertz spectroscopy and measurement techniques
• Develop microfluidic devices for single cell analysis
• Search for suitable bio-molecules and bio-processes that would be interesting for microwave/terahertz probing

The Post-doctoral position is an appointment that offers an opportunity to qualify for further research positions within academia or industry. The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research, normally as a member of a research group. Included in your work is also to take part in supervision of Ph.D. students and M.Sc thesis students. Teaching of undergraduate students may also be included to a small extent.

The employment is limited to a maximum of 2 years (1+1) and in practice consists of

• Research
• Project work
• Collaboration with teams at other universities
• Publication and dissemination of research
• International networking within the field of research
• Apply for funding

Qualifications
The applicant should have Ph.D. degree in applied physics, and/or electrical engineering, and/or biophysics (normally not older than 3 years) by the start of the appointment. A succesful candidate should demonstrate potential for teaching and research.

Suitable background education/coursework/experience are

• Microwave techniques
• Nanofabrication, microfabrication techniques Terahertz spectroscopy
• Optics
• Biophysics

Postdoctoral university experience or experience gained from qualified research in industry is highly valued.

A keen interest in biology and and life sciences as a whole is advantageous, especially experience from interdisciplinary research.

Practical experience from cleanroom work and microfabrication is an plus.

Personal traits of the successful candidate

• good communication skills
• good analytical and experimental skills
• good ability to work independently towards the goals expressed in the project plans

You are interested in applied science, creative and curious in a future career as a researcher.

You find problem solving stimulating and like challenges.

You are driven by curiosity, goal- oriented, and enjoy working in a team.

You like collaborating within projects and interacting with researchers within different disciplines.

You are especially interested in the application of engineering in life sciences and the benefits thereof.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20130020 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

• Application: (Please name the uploaded document in ReachMee as: APPLICATION, family name, ref. number)
  - CV, including list of publications,
  - two reference persons who can be contacted by Chalmers (describe association with them and give their contact addresses),
  - attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents.
• A letter of application detailing your specific qualifications for the position, (named: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number)
  - maximum one A4 page
• Research description: (named: RESEARCH PLANS, family name, ref. number)
  - 2-3 pages describing accomplished research and the plans for future research

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 21 Februari 2013

For questions, please contact:
Prof Jan Stake, MC2, stake@chalmers.se, +46 31-772 1836
Dr. Josip Vukusic, MC2, vukusic@chalmers.se, +46 31-772 5866
Prof. Aldo Jesorka, KB, aldo@chalmers.se, +46 31-772 6112

Application deadline: 2013-02-21

Sweden : Postdoctoral position in biological THz applications

The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience focuses on research, innovation and education within the fields of future electronics, photonics, bio- and nanosystems. A close collaboration with Swedish and international partners within academy, industry and society enables scientific excellence and creates an innovative environment. In addition to the 200 researchers and Ph D students, MC2 houses a cleanroom for micro- and nanofabrication with the latest equipment.

Information about the division
This work will be conducted as a collaborative project between the Terahertz and Millimetre Wave Laboratory (TML) and the Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

At TML we conduct research on new materials, devices and circuits for applications in the microwave, millimetre wave and terahertz frequency region.

Sandwiched between the visible light on the short wavelength side and radio waves on the long wavelength extreme, the terahertz, submillimetre or far-infrared radiation has long been considered the last remaining scientific gap in the electromagnetic spectrum. Consequently, this is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum (ca. 0.1-10 THz) where optical and microwave techniques meet.

We fabricate novel devices in our state-of-the-art Nanofabrication facility and evaluate these in various circuit demonstrators in our top-class microwave and terahertz characterisation facilities. Our research finds applications in radio astronomy, atmospheric science, radar sensors, THz-imaging systems, and future wireless communication systems.

At the Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry we are pursuing research in physical, biophysical, organic and analytical chemistry. A relevant example for this project is our work on designing, fabricating, characterizating and testing microfluidic devices. We also apply these microfluidic devices on various single cell and tissue types for the purpose of cell stimulation and analysis of cellular release.

We carry out high quality research in an open, dynamic and supportive environment. Our responsibility is to create and communicate knowledge in physical electronics for the benefit of life.

Job description
The research is focussed on the following activities

• Establish new microwave/terahertz tools for probing protein conformational changes in living systems
• Utilise established terahertz spectroscopy and measurement techniques
• Develop microfluidic devices for single cell analysis
• Search for suitable bio-molecules and bio-processes that would be interesting for microwave/terahertz probing

The Post-doctoral position is an appointment that offers an opportunity to qualify for further research positions within academia or industry. The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research, normally as a member of a research group. Included in your work is also to take part in supervision of Ph.D. students and M.Sc thesis students. Teaching of undergraduate students may also be included to a small extent.

The employment is limited to a maximum of 2 years (1+1) and in practice consists of

• Research
• Project work
• Collaboration with teams at other universities
• Publication and dissemination of research
• International networking within the field of research
• Apply for funding

Qualifications
The applicant should have Ph.D. degree in applied physics, and/or electrical engineering, and/or biophysics (normally not older than 3 years) by the start of the appointment. A succesful candidate should demonstrate potential for teaching and research.

Suitable background education/coursework/experience are

• Microwave techniques
• Nanofabrication, microfabrication techniques Terahertz spectroscopy
• Optics
• Biophysics

Postdoctoral university experience or experience gained from qualified research in industry is highly valued.

A keen interest in biology and and life sciences as a whole is advantageous, especially experience from interdisciplinary research.

Practical experience from cleanroom work and microfabrication is an plus.

Personal traits of the successful candidate

• good communication skills
• good analytical and experimental skills
• good ability to work independently towards the goals expressed in the project plans

You are interested in applied science, creative and curious in a future career as a researcher.

You find problem solving stimulating and like challenges.

You are driven by curiosity, goal- oriented, and enjoy working in a team.

You like collaborating within projects and interacting with researchers within different disciplines.

You are especially interested in the application of engineering in life sciences and the benefits thereof.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20130020 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

• Application: (Please name the uploaded document in ReachMee as: APPLICATION, family name, ref. number)
  - CV, including list of publications,
  - two reference persons who can be contacted by Chalmers (describe association with them and give their contact addresses),
  - attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents.
• A letter of application detailing your specific qualifications for the position, (named: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number)
  - maximum one A4 page
• Research description: (named: RESEARCH PLANS, family name, ref. number) - 2-3 pages describing accomplished research and the plans for future research
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  Application deadline: 2013-02-21

Sweden : PhD. scholarship in Robotics

Applications are invited for a 3-year Ph.D. scholarship in Robotics at The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark in Odense, available from 1 March, 2013 or soon thereafter.
In the European project ACAT, a range of nontrivial industrial processes are studied. For each process, a set of components (tools, sensors etc.) are available. To select the most appropriate components and most optimal control, learning based on massive simulations using a realistic simulation tool is potentially a superior alternative to traditional experimental trial and error techniques. It is the purpose of this Ph.D. project to study the applicability of simulations as this alternative, and if and how simulations can be used to facilitate the understanding of the processes at hand. A number of real robot experiments implementing a set of simulated processes will be carried out by the applicant as the experimental validation.
Applicants for the scholarship must have a Master’s degree in robot systems engineering, or a related field and must have skills within programming advanced robotic systems, mathematical modeling and C++.
For further information on the position, please contact Professor Henrik G. Petersen, phone: +45 6011 2324, e-mail: hgp@mmmi.sdu.dk.

Application, salary, etc.:

Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years (5+3 program). Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the Fellowship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the period.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 26 March 2012 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Program at the Universities (PhD executive order).
Please send one copy of the application, marked Job ID 124027 and enclosures, which should include the following:
• Certified copies of Examinations papers, Master - and Bachelor diploma
• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
• Reference letters,(letter of recommendation)
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information and list of publications (if any)
• Application form regarding advertised PhD scholarships 5+3
All applications should be marked: “Job ID 124027”.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.
Please send your application and enclosures, marked “Position No. 124027” to
University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Engineering, Att.: Sanne Lefevre, Niels Bohrs Alle 1, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark
or by email to Sanne Lefevre, sle@tek.sdu.dk.
Deadline is 1. February 2013.

 
Closing date 1 February, 2013 at 12 noon
Location: Odense

Mark application Job ID 124027 and send it to:

University of Southern Denmark
Faculty of Engineering
Att.: Sanne Lefevre
Niels Bohrs Allé 1
5230 Odense M
Denmark

Application Deadline : 1 February 2013

Sweden : PhD positions at the Department of Theology at Uppsala University

Uppsala University hereby declares the following positions to be open for application:

PhD positions

at the Department of Theology, sited at the Uppsala Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies
Application no later than 2013-02-15. UFV-PA 2012/3250

Starting date: 1 September 2013.

The work with the thesis will be part of the theme Identity formation in Russia and will
be included in one of the research disciplines of the Department of Theology (information about the disciplines on http://www.teol.uu.se/Forskning/Forskningsamnen/?languageId=1 ).

New developments in the Orthodox Church, Islam and other denominations are an important factor in Russian politics and are therefore a prioritized research area at the Uppsala Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies. Of particular interest are research projects which contribute to a better understanding of the role of religion in contemporary Russian society.

The holder of a PhD position shall, foremost, be devoted to his or her own postgraduate study and research. Other duties at the Department which relate to teaching and administrative work may be included within the scope of the employment (to a maximum of 20 %). A requirement for employment as doctoral student is that the applicant must be admitted to postgraduate studies. To this extent, the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the doctoral studies will be decisive. The successful applicant will be supported the first year with a doctoral grant and the remaining three years by a doctoral studentship. Regulations governing University admissions are found (in Swedish) in Högskoleförordningen, chapter 7 §§ 34-36 and chapter 5 §§ 1-7.

Informationon admissions requirements, application forms etc. can be found on the web site of the Department of Theology: www.teol.uu.se or by contacting the director of studies Magnus Lundberg, e-mail magnus.lundberg@teol.uu.se phone 018-471 2187. For information about the research profile at the Uppsala Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies contact senior lecturer Elena Namli, e-mail Elena.Namli@ucrs.uu.se phone 018 – 471 1459.

Applications should include:
- official transcripts of academic results from university studies, including any graduate studies which prove that the candidate meets both general and particular qualification requirements for studies at research level at the Faculty of Theology. In relevant cases a copy of the candidate’s degree certificate should also be included,
- a project description of 6 pages with the following headings: aim, questions, material, method, theoretical framework, the relation of the study to earlier research and material for the future thesis. All headings should be included,
-completed application form for admission to postgraduate studies/Antagning till forskarutbildning,
-suggestion for financial plan for studies at research level – see detailed information attached to the form “financial plan”,
-essays written at C- and D-level and in relevant cases, E-level,
-note about who you have approached and asked to become your supervisor.

To write the application, both the application form “Admission to Postgraduate Studies/Antagning till forskarutbildning” and general syllabus for the subject concerned are needed. By using the later you should check that you fulfil both general and particular entrance requirements for studies at research level in the subject. Make contact well in advance with a lecturer/professor at the faculty who is willing to function as a supervisor if you should be accepted. Applications which make no mention of a contacted supervisor will not be considered. As you compile your application you may have use of the faculty’s guidelines for the application process for studies at research level, assessment criteria and requirements for the project description that is at the centre of your application.All above documents and instructions for application are found on the following web-site:

http://www.teol.uu.se/Education/Postgraduate_studies/Application_admission_postgraduate_studies/
Information: director Claes Levinsson tel. 018-471 1696, e-mail claes.levinsson@ucrs.uu.se, director of studies Magnus Lundberg, phone 018-471 2187, e-mail magnus.lundberg@teol.uu.se or senior lecturer Elena Namli, e-mail elena.namli@ucrs.uu.se phone 018 – 471 1459. Union representatives are Anders Grundström (Saco-rådet), phone 018-471 5380 and Carin Söderhäll (TCO/ST), phone 018-471 1996, Stefan Djurström (Seko), phone 018-471 3315.

Application Deadline : 15 February 2013

Sweden : PhD student position in Medical Science in the Molecular Cancer Genetics research group

The department of immunology, genetics and pathology at Uppsala University (http://www.igp.uu.se) has a broad research profile, with several strong research groups in different fields of science, e.g. medical and clinical genetics, bioinformatics, immunology, pathology, tumour biology, vascular biology and method development. The department was founded to promote a closer collaboration between clinical and pre-clinical research and part of the activity is integrated with the clinics of genetics and pathology-cytology at the UniversityHospital, Uppsala. Rudbeck Laboratory has access to state-of-the-art technologies, with core facilities for cell analysis, confocal microscopy, DNA-sequencing and genotyping.

Project description: We are looking for a student who wants to study for a PhD degree in the field of molecular cancer genetics. The project will concern application of forward and reverse genetic approaches in human cancer cells to understand phenotypes of mutations observed in human colorectal cancers.

The successful candidate will devote most of the time towards his/her research level education. Other service activities within the department, e.g. education and administrative work can be included within the framework of the employment (maximum 20%).

Qualifications: The applicant should have a MSc degree in Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, or similar subject matter. Experience from experimental research in cancer is considered as additional qualifications. Documented skills in oral and written English are required.

The application should include a curriculum vitae, copies of exams, degrees and grades, references and a short description of the applicant and his/her experience. Letters(s) of recommendation may be included. If the applicant has published scientific papers, they can also be included.

Information about education at the postgraduate level, admission requirements and admission decisions can be found at www.medfarm.uu.se/forskarutbildning/index.shtml.

Selection of applicants will be done by the future tutor for the selected student in consultation with the postgraduate study group of the department. The Postgraduate Programmes Committee at the Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy will formally approve the student’s admission.

Setting the salarywill be according to local guidelines at Uppsala University.

For further information about the postgraduate position contact Tobias Sjöblom, tel.+46184715036 or e-mail tobias.sjoblom@igp.uu.se. Union representatives are: Anders Grundström, SACO, tel. +46184715380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, tel. +46184711996, and Stefan Djurström, Seko, tel. +46184713315.

Application Deadline : 15 January 2013

Swedish Institute Study Scholarships for International Students

Scholarship description:

The Swedish Institute provides scholarships in Sweden to highly-qualified international students from developing countries who wants to study at Sweden Universities.

Scholarships are intended for studies in Sweden starting in the fall semester 2013 (August) and focus mainly on master’s level. A few scholarships will be awarded for studies at Bachelor’s level.

Host Universities/Institutions:

Participating Swedish Higher Education Institutions and Swedish Universities.

Field(s) of study:

About 600 different study programs at Swedish universities are eligible for a scholarship. The programs have been selected by the Swedish universities and cover a wide variety of study areas. See the list of eligible study programs under the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships.

Number of Scholarships:

For the academic year of 2013/2014 about 140 scholarships will be offered. According to the instructions of the Swedish Government, no country can exceed 25% of the granted scholarships.

Target group:

The program is open to candidates from two different categories of countries.

Category 1:
Candidates with citizenship from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

Category 2:
Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients except Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine.

Citizens from Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine can apply within the Visby Program.

Citizens from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia can apply within the program SI Scholarships for East Europe.

Citizens from Turkey can apply within the Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 9,000 per month.  Scholarship holders will also receive a travel grant in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a one-time payment of SEK 15,000.  Scholarship holders will be insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.

Eligibility:

The scholarships are intended for students from the above-mentioned target group for full time studies in Sweden. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.

Scholarships cannot be granted for students who:

•  Have already lived in Sweden for two years or more previous to the scholarship period.
•  Have a Swedish permanent residence or work permit.
•  Have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies at Master’s level or for research at a Swedish university.
•  Already hold a Master’s degree from a Swedish university/university college.
•  Are currently enrolled in a study program on Bachelor’s or Master’s level at a Swedish university or university college.

Application instructions:

First apply for studies at a Swedish University
Prior to applying for a scholarship, you must apply for a study program at the Swedish official Online Application Service for University Admissions. Deadline for applications is 15 January 2013. You can apply for a maximum of four study programs.

Submit the payment of your application fee to University Admissions before 1 February 2013.

Then apply for a scholarship
The scholarship application period for the academic year 2013/2014 will be 1-11 February 2013.

It is important to read the application procedure and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Deadline: 11 Feb 2013

Sweden : PhD fellowship in resource recovery from electronic waste and design for End-of-Life

2 new research positions in innovative waste sorting and separation.
The Institute of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark is seeking highly motivated candidates for two new positions within our environmental engineering and waste management research group: A PhD position and a post doc position, both on innovative waste sorting and separation with a special focus on electric and electronic waste, WEEE.
Find more information at the links below.
Please find the more detailed description for the PhD fellowship below.
The aim of the PhD project research is to contribute to:
• the understanding of waste flows in the end-of-life management chain for electric and electronic waste (WEEE), including the characterization of the key technologies for separation, dismantling, detection, sorting and recycling with their performance and requirements for waste properties.
• the development and testing of new pre-treatment processes, including use of automatic separation of WEEE products and components, light shredding processes, subsequent recognition and sorting for reuse or recycling, and by ensuring the compatibility between individual treatment stages in the chain.
• the identification of causes for losses of materials and energy in existing systems combined with exploration of new treatment concepts and the basis for elaborating general and product specific guidelines for a holistic optimisation of WEEE End-of-Life handling
• the design of principles both for electronics in general and for selected specific products, determined by the realization of new opportunities for dismantling and separation combined with principles of materials compatibility throughout the treatment chain.
The PhD fellow will work in the interdisciplinary research field of Environmental Engineering, Waste & Resource Management, Product Design and Life Cycle Assessment. The fellowship is part of the Research Work Package 1 of the INNOSORT program. Further, the fellowship will be established within the research training program ‘Energy and Environmentally Efficient Technologies’ at the Faculty of Engineering at University of Southern Denmark and also enrolled in the PhD research school called 3R, Residual Resources Research, see link below. Finally, the PhD fellow will have the opportunity to work closely together with the waste management PhD group at the Department for Processing and Recycling (IAR), RWTH Aachen University, as this group is a subcontractor to the University of Southern Denmark in the INNOSORT program. These multiple affiliations and networks of research will ensure a high degree of national and international co-operation with other researchers in the field.
The student will work at the Institute of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Technology at the University of Southern Denmark. Professor Henrik Wenzel will be main supervisor and co-supervisors will be found among the partners of INNOSORT or other related projects. Close collaborative ties will be formed with the rest of the INNOSORT partners as well as TOPWASTE partners and the 3R member group. For further information on the position and conditions of employment please contact henrik.wenzel@kbm.sdu.dk.

Application, salary, etc.:

The PhD fellowship requires a M.Sc. degree in Environmental engineering or related disciplines or alternatively the completion of the first year of M.Sc. study with very high grades and/or other special academic merits.
The applicant should demonstrate research potential as reflected by for instance the grades obtained and the master’s thesis. Good knowledge on waste treatment technologies and waste management is desirable and some knowledge on Life Cycle Assessment and/or Material Flow Analysis is an advantage.
Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three or four years – expected to start around August 1st 2013. Earlier is possible. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the Fellowship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the period.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 26 March 2012 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Program at the Universities (PhD executive order).
Please send one copy of the application, marked Job ID 124019 and enclosures, which should include the following:
• Certified copies of Examinations papers, Master - and Bachelor diploma
• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
• Reference letters
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information and list of publications (if any)
• Application form regarding advertised PhD scholarships 5+3
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.
Please send your application and enclosures, marked “Position No. 124019” to Sanne Lefevre, email: sle@tek.sdu.dk or to:
University of Southern Denmark
Faculty of Engineering
Att.: Sanne Lefevre
Niels Bohrs Alle 1
DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark

Deadline is 15. March 2013

Employment starts:  1 August, 2013
Closing date 15 March, 2013 at 12 noon
Location: Odense

Mark application Job ID 124019 and send it to:

University of Southern Denmark
Faculty of Engineering
Att.: Sanne Lefevre
Niels Bohrs Allé 1
5230 Odense M
Denmark

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013

Sweden : PhD position in human population genomics

A PhD-student position in human population genomics is available at the Evolutionary biology center, UppsalaUniversity. Starting date as soon as possible or as agreed upon.

Project description: Modern humans originated in Africa, although the process by which modern humans arose has been vigorously debated. The greatest genetic variation has consistently been identified within African populations and variation outside of Africa has been shown to be mainly a subset of the African diversity with potential small contributions from archaic forms of humans. Human migration and the exodus from Africa some 70,000 years ago are closely tied with east Africa because the traditionally favored model of the migratory route out of Africa for anatomically modern humans runs through east Africa. Furthermore, the oldest fossils of anatomically modern humans have been found in east Africa. This project focuses on deciphering the population history and patterns of genetic variation among east African populations, which today display substantial ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity. The successful candidate will use large-scale population genomic data from multiple of east African populations to understand the history of human occupation of eastern Africa.

The PhD student will be part of Dr. Mattias Jakobsson’s lab at the EvolutionaryBiologyCenter. The Jakobsson lab has a broad interest in population genetics and human evolution and use a combination of mathematical studies of population genetic models and computational approaches to understand the complex patterns of large-scale human genetic variation and their implications for human demographic history. In particular, the research focuses on understanding population history and human evolution using genetic information from both recent and ancient individuals, developing statistical methods for analyzing large genomic data, and searching for genes targeted by selection. There are ample opportunities to work closely with postdocs and other PhD students in the lab that focus on related projects, such as southern Africa and ancient DNA projects. The research environment is international with English being the working language. See Jakobsson lab web-page for more information and recent publications (http://www.ebc.uu.se/Research/IEG/evbiol/research/Jakobsson/).

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 evolutionary genetics/genomics, population genetics and human evolution. Previous experience with large-scale genetic data analysis, bioinformatics, and programming is advantageous. Mathematical, computational and statistical training is also 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 Mattias Jakobsson (mattias.jakobsson@ebc.uu.se, +46 18 471 6449) 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, 2) a short description of your education, especially in population genetics, human genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, mathematics and other related areas, 3) a CV, 4) an authorized copy of your BSc/MSc degree, 5) the names and contact information (address, email address, and phone number) of at least two reference persons, 6) relevant publications (including BSc/MSc thesis). The application must be written in English.

Application Deadline : 28 February 2013

Sweden : Ph.D. scholarship in Robotic Vision

Applications are invited for a 3-year Ph.D. scholarship in Vision at The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark in Odense, available from 1 March, 2013 or soon thereafter.
In the context of the EU project Xperience, we are searching for a candidate with a master in robotics and vision, good knowledge in C++ and dynamic simulation. The main task will be to identify and utilize patterns in a combined sensory-action spaces for action affordance recognition as well as the execution of close-contact control exception strategies.
The candidate should have experience in learning problems addressing high dimensional and structured feature spaces. In particular important for the position is the ability of the candidate to work efficiently in groups and larger software projects.
For further information on the position, please contact Professor Norbert Krüger, phone: +45 27787483, e-mail: norbert@mmmi.sdu.dk.

Application, salary, etc.:

Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years (5+3 program). Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the Fellowship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the period.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 26 March 2012 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Program at the Universities (PhD executive order).
Please send one copy of the application, marked Job ID 124028 and enclosures, which should include the following:
• Certified copies of Examinations papers, Master - and Bachelor diploma
• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
• Reference letters (letter of recommendation)
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information and list of publications (if any)
• Application form regarding advertised PhD scholarships (5+3)
All applications should be marked: “Job ID 124028”.
Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the link below.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.
Please send your application and enclosures, marked “Position No. 124028” to
University of Southern Denmark
Faculty of Engineering
Att.: Sanne Lefevre
Niels Bohrs Alle 1
5230 Odense M
Denmark
or by email to Sanne Lefevre, sle@tek.sdu.dk
Read more:
Reference letters
Application form (5+3)
Further information about the PhD-study

Employment starts:  1 March, 2013
Closing date 1 February, 2013 at 12 noon
Location: Odense

Mark application Job ID 124028 and send it to:

University of Southern Denmark
Faculty of Engineering
Att.: Sanne Lefevre
Niels Bohrs Alle 1
5230 Odense M
Denmark


Application Deadline : 1 February 2013