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Norway, Trondheim

About the job

For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree. 

This PhD is a part of FME ZeMe, a large national center for zero emission metal production with partners from industry and research actors. FME ZeMe will develop the fundamental knowledge and technologies for the Norwegian metallurgical industry to become climate neutral in 2050.

The focus of the position is to better understand energy transition and climate mitigation pathways for metal production, their resource limitations and associated environmental impacts. The work includes prospective life cycle assessment (LCA) and scenario modelling of main energy carriers and metallurgic reductants. It considers hydrogen, electrification, large-scale biomass, and the role of carbon capture (CCS) and energy efficiency within the industry. 

Energy is a strategic research area of NTNU. There are large opportunities for the position to collaborate towards other initiatives within FME ZeMe and energy research at NTNU. The position is located in the Industrial Ecology Programme (IndEcol), a pioneer in the development and application of industrial ecology methods, as well as the use of large data sets and scientific computing in sustainability analysis. More information can be found at https://www.ntnu.edu/indecol 

Your immediate leader is Associate Professor Johan Berg Pettersen at Industrial Ecology Programme and Department of Energy and Process Engineering. Professor Magnus Korpås at Dept. of electric energy is co-supervising the candidate. 

Duties of the position


	Conduct prospective life cycle assessment of relevant energy flows to aluminium and ferroalloy production.
	Develop a scenario model for energy transition in the metal production industry in Norway towards year 2050.
	Communication and collaboration with partners in FME ZeMe, relevant initiatives in NTNU and other stakeholders 
	Disseminate research findings in scholarly journals and international conferences


Required selection criteria


	You must have a professionally relevant background in engineering, material science or industrial ecology 
	Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are obtained at master's level
	You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an average grade from the master's degree program, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared with NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic basis. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
	Master's students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented by the starting date
	You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral program 
	Proven analytical and computational capabilities, in courses and or/thesis deliverables 
	Proven written and oral English communication skills


The appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, PhD candidate, research assistant and specialist candidate and Regulations concerning the degrees of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) and Philosodophiae Doctor (PhD) in artistic research national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant 

Preferred selection criteria


	Completed course in life cycle assessment and competence in prospective LCA
	Courses in other methods from the field of industrial ecology or climate modelling, such as material flows analysis, scenario modelling, impact assessment, integrated assessment modelling.
	Background in energy engineering or metallurgy 
	Competences in python programming


Personal characteristics


	Self-motivated and curious about science
	Able to work in detail, while also sees the big picture. 
	Interest in sharing and discussing research findings with other.


Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer


	exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
	an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
	favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
	employee benefits


Salary and conditions

As a PhD candidate (code 1017) you are normally paid from gross NOK 532 200 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years.

Appointment to a PhD position requires that you are admitted to the PhD programme in Engineering within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

The position is subject to external funding by the Norwegian Research Council.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.

About the application

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.

Publications and other scientific work must be attached to the application. Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.

The application must include: 


	CV and certificates
	transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not completed the master's degree, you must submit a confirmation that the master's thesis has been submitted, or documentation it will be evaluated by the starting date of the position.
	A copy of the master's thesis. If you recently have submitted your master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
	Project proposal
	Name and contact information of three reference persons
	If you have publications or other relevant research work


If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both bachelor's and master's education, in addition to other higher education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills, please attach this as well.

We will take joint work into account. If it is difficult to identify your efforts in the joint work, you must enclose a short description of your participation.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.

General information

Working at NTNU

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is our strength. We want to recruit people with different competencies, educational backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to solving our social responsibilities within education and research. We will facilitate for our employees’ needs.

NTNU is working actively to increase the number of women employed in scientific positions and has a number of resources to promote equality. 

EPT has established EPT Women in Science. The group is focused on supporting female PhD Candidates, Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Assistants and permanent academic employees within the Department. This support aims to help develop the careers of female PhD Candidates, Postdocs and Research Assistants, and is also made visible to our student body to encourage them to consider an academic path. As part of the EPT Women in Science initiative we are building an international network, inviting prominent female academics within and beyond the field of Engineering to speak at our events.

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Johan Berg Pettersen, (+47) 938 09 682, email: johan.berg.pettersen@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Consultant Cathrine Kyung Ja Kravik, e-mail: cathrine.k.j.kravik@ntnu.no.

If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.  

Application deadline: 15.12.2024.



NTNU - knowledge for a better world

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.

Department of Energy and Process Engineering

We conduct research and teaching covering the entire energy chain, from resources to the end-user. We look at how energy is produced and used by humans and machines in a sustainable way with regard to health, climate change and the resource base. The Department of Energy and Process Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Questions about the position

Johan Berg Pettersen
Associate Professor
johan.berg.pettersen@ntnu.no

Cathrine Kyung Ja Kravik
HR Consultant
cathrine.k.j.kravik@ntnu.no

Deadline 15th December 2024
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Fixed Term
Place of service Høgskoleringen 6, 7491 Trondheim


Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Australia, Bundoora


	Continuing, Full Time Position
	Position based at Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
	Attractive Remuneration Package available
	Champion a strong continuous improvement culture


About the position

The Solution Architect - Cloud, Infrastructure & Networks is responsible for designing and managing the University’s on-premise and cloud infrastructure, platforms, security, and network architecture. This role establishes standards and patterns, promotes cloud adoption, infrastructure optimisation, and ensures robust network security. By enforcing architecture principles and best practices, it ensures seamless integration, scalability, and reliability of all infrastructure services, providing secure and efficient solutions to meet the University’s current and future needs.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:


	Demonstrated experience and expertise in the management of significant human and material resources, or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or experience and expertise in the provision of strategic policy advice affecting the direction of the University, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
	Demonstrated high level of theoretical and applied knowledge in professional area of expertise.
	Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in liaising with staff at all levels of an organisation, negotiating effective outcomes, consultation and facilitation of group discussions.


Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:  

https://f.io/KDo0ceng

How to apply

Closing date: 11:55pm Sunday 1st December 2024

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

PD-Solution Architect - Cloud, Infrastructure & Networks.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:


	Cover letter;
	An up to date resume


Please scroll down to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.




La Trobe University

£34,663 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

United Kingdom, London

Location
Docklands Campus

Salary
From £34,663 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type
Full Time

Post Type
Fixed Term

Contract Length
7 months

Closing Date
Friday 06 December 2024

Interview Date
Monday 16 December 2024

Reference
043S2024

Build your career, follow your passion, be inspired by our environment of success #BeTheChange 

THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

 If you are seeking a career that combines innovative education with a passion for crafting positive change, look no further than the University of East London. Founded in 1898 to meet the skills needs of the 2nd industrial revolution, we’re now in Year 5 of our ground-breaking 10-year Vision 2028 strategic plan, orchestrated by our Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Amanda Broderick.

Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We are committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a sustainable, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals with digital competencies, like you to join our community and help us shape the future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for generating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

If you're ready to join a team that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world.

THE DEPARTMENT

We have built an External Relations Directorate that has brought together an integrated Communications & Engagement and Student Recruitment & Marketing service. The directorate is made up of a number of teams including Communications & Engagement, Marketing, Recruitment and Conversion, Outreach and Access, Design and Digital, Events and Advancement and the International Office. 

We are looking for team members who will be part of embedding an innovative practice and a digital first mindset within our External Relations Directorate. We seek individuals who not only enjoy working in an agile environment but also demonstrate a willingness to embrace new technology and transformational change. Together, we aim to cultivate a culture of 'continuous new', staying updated with emerging technologies and best practice across the sector.

This role will sit within Outreach and Access, in the Schools and Colleges team and is funded by Office for Students (OfS). OfS funding is used to tackle and eliminate inequalities in higher education and the Outreach and Access team work with young people who are least likely to participate in higher education, to help them make informed decisions regarding their educational futures.

THE JOB 

The award-winning Schools and Colleges team are seeking a Post 16 Project Coordinator to work with 16 – 18 year olds from widening participation backgrounds. The role will support with the planning, organisation and delivery of projects and events such as, subject taster’s workshops, university taster days and the flagship Summer School Challenge programme. Strong administration skills, project management experience and digital skills are required for this role.

A collaborative approach will be required to work with key stakeholders which can include subject teachers, parents, ambassadors, career teams, UEL academics, university service areas, and third parties. Our core work is within London and Essex and some weekend and evening work will be required. Our work supports the university’s wider recruitment strategy.

We offer hybrid working and the team work on campus for a minimum of two days per week which is subject to change to meet business needs. As this is a customer facing role working directly with young people, the postholder will be required to be available five days a week to support business needs as and when necessary.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful candidate.

Benefits Package

Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:


	20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us)
	25 days holiday, plus 3 days over Christmas and bank holidays
	Hybrid working options for most positions
	A discretionary and non-contractual shared success bonus scheme with a value of up to £5,000 
	Subsidised gym membership
	3 times base salary life assurance
	Cashback healthcare scheme
	Discounts on Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out, and weekly shopping


Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

Further Details
Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail hrhub@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.


University of East London

Finland

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. 

We are now looking for

Two Research Assistants for M.Sc. thesis projects in Machine Learning for 6G subnetworks

In these positions you will have a chance to make an impact by developing novel concepts for managing mobile subnetworks of an umbrella 6G network. In the project you will learn to combine machine learning with 6G wireless networking, being in the forefront in combining two of the most important contemporary technology research trends.

Your role and goals 

You will be working on applying reinforcement learning to manage network resources in sub-networks. There are multiple sub-networks, each independently controlled by a respective agent, with all other subnetworks creating interference to the subnetwork of interest. The topic of the first thesis is autonomous sub-channel selection. The other thesis is on jamming avoidance, where some of the other agents are malicious jammers. The objective is to perform the research leading to an M.Sc. thesis and to write the thesis during the thesis project duration.  

Your network and team 

The positions are in the Communication Theory Research group led by Prof. O. Tirkkonen, at the Department of Information and Communications Engineering of Aalto School of Electrical Engineering. The research group has a long experience in industrially relevant research pushing the boundaries of physical layer wireless communications systems.

Your experience and ambitions 

Required qualifications:


	Studying in  an Aalto engineering M.Sc. program
	Understanding of the fundamentals of wireless communications
	Understanding of the fundamentals of machine learning
	Good analytical, programming and problem-solving skills
	Good written and oral communication skills in English. Finnish language is not required.


What we offer  

You have the possibility to graduate as an M.Sc. in the rapidly progressing field of AI/ML for wireless communications, with cross-domain fertilization guaranteeing both scientific relevance and industrial applicability.

The thesis project duration is six months. The salary of a Master thesis worker is 2500 EUR/month. The planned starting date is Jan 2, 2025. The workplace is at the premises of the department in Otaniemi.

To apply, please share the following application materials with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!”).


	Brief cover letter (max two pages).
	CV (max four pages) with a list of publications, if any.
	Academic transcripts of your B.Sc and M.Sc. studies


by Dec 8, 2024. We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. You will hear from us the latest in the middle of December 2024.

Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). 

For more information regarding the open position, please contact Professor Olav Tirkkonen (olav.tirkkonen@aalto.fi). In any recruitment process related questions, please contact HR Advisor Monika Mäkinen (hr-elec@aalto.fi).  

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world, Aalto People , and Shaping a Sustainable Future. Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto  

Check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi/ 

About Finland 

Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/. For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/for-international-staff. 

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi
youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity
linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity
instagram.com/aaltouniversity
twitter.com/aaltouniversity


Aalto University

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

The Laboratory for Bioengineering Research and Applications (LIBRA) in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a postdoctoral associate to work on scientifically deciphering the magic of macrophage-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs).

The successful applicant will be hired for 2 years and will drive the immunological side of a fascinating project that uses bioelectronics to assess EVs from macrophages. In recent years macrophage-derived EVs have emerged to be potential therapeutic targets and promising agents for treatment of inflammatory diseases, and our goal is to capitalize on this possibility by gaining a better understanding using bioelectronic means. The passionate and detailed-oriented candidate will work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students and across multiple institutions (Khalifa University, Cornell University).

Applicants must have a PhD in Bioengineering or related science.  Excellent experimental, data analytic and presentation skills with practical know-how needed for multi-resolution (genetic-, protein-, functional-level) assessment of immune cells, and preferably with evidenced experience relevant to the project (in particular 3D cell culture and/or Bioelectronics) are required.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, all in PDF format. Complete submission should be through Interfolio only. Shortlisted candidates will be asked of three letters of reference. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. If you have any further questions, please email them to jct8@nyu.edu

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.


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