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United Kingdom, Birmingham

Salary: £34,866 - £42,632,732 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full Time
Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/
Job category/type: Academic, Construction, Further Education
Job reference: REQ000204
Attachments: CBE - JDPS - Nov 24.pdf

Job description

Do you have experience teaching construction and the built environment in Further Education or are you an experienced surveyor, construction manager, architect or civil engineer looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to join a team developing a multimillion-pound retrofit centre for Sustainable Construction? University College Birmingham’s School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction (in partnership with The University of Warwick) has developed a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham. In September 2022, we launched Further Education programmes for Built Environment. Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring facilities to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated lecturers to join our growing team. You will want to pass on your skills to the next generation and will need to have relevant experience in construction. Previous teaching experience would be advantageous. We welcome applications for part-time or full-time contracts.

You will work with Senior Lecturers and the Head of Department to ensure our delivery is world class and that we produce work-ready students for employment or career progression.

The ideal candidate for this role will be committed to self-development and to keep up to date with industry innovation.

Standard Information

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.


University College Birmingham

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

Join Us as a Software Developer at FinnGen!

Location: Helsinki, Finland
Project: FinnGen at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM)

Are you passionate about software development and eager to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Join our team at FinnGen, one of the largest genetics research projects globally, and be part of groundbreaking discoveries that can transform lives.

Why FinnGen?

At FinnGen, we are merging cutting-edge genomic data with comprehensive health records from hundreds of thousands of individuals to revolutionise human health. Our collaborative environment brings together top researchers from Finnish universities, hospitals, biobanks, and international pharmaceutical companies. Here, you’ll work alongside world-class scientists, data managers, and bioinformaticians in both Helsinki and at the prestigious Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in Boston, MA, USA.

What We Offer:


	Innovative Projects: Work on high-impact software solutions that empower international researchers in academia and industry to analyse and visualise extensive genomic and health data.
	Dynamic Environment: Join a vibrant and inclusive team of nearly 300 professionals dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through science and technology.
	Professional Growth: Gain invaluable experience and exposure to diverse technologies, including opportunities to visit the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
	Proven Team Culture: Join a highly collaborative team with an established track record of successful delivery, where knowledge sharing and mutual support drive our collective success.


Your Role:

As a Software Developer, you will play a critical role in:


	Developing Tools: Create computational tools and web UIs for efficient data browsing and visualisation.
	Building Infrastructure: Implement big data analysis solutions to support complex queries and visualisations.
	Pipeline Development: Design data-analysis pipelines for robust and reproducible processing of large datasets.
	Collaborative Reporting: Contribute to project reports and engage actively in team meetings.


What You Bring:

Must-Have Qualifications:

 


	Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
	1-3 years of software engineering experience.
	Proficiency in general purpose programming languages such as Python, Java or C++
	Experience with web UI development (React, TypeScript or JavaScript).
	Strong understanding of databases (RDBMS, SQL, NoSQL) and experience with Linux, shell scripting, git, and containerization.
	Good English communication skills; fluency in Finnish is not required.


Strong Assets:


	Experience with cloud computing (preferably Google Cloud).
	Knowledge of genetics, large-scale genotyping, sequencing data, and electronic health records (EHR).
	Familiarity with statistics, machine learning, and big data technologies.
	Knowledge of R statistical programming language


Why Work With Us?

At FIMM, we pride ourselves on a friendly, flexible, and supportive work culture. Our mission is clear: to harness the power of big data for health innovation. If you’re ready to make a difference and work on projects that will positively impact healthcare and well-being, we want to hear from you!

Ready to Join Us?

Apply now to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of genomics and healthcare!

The position offers a contract until August 31, 2027, with a 6-month trial period. Salary is based on the University of Helsinki's salary system (YPJ), considering qualifications, experience, and performance. The university provides comprehensive benefits, including occupational health care, sports facilities, and professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees and their family members with their transition to work and life in Finland. For more on the University of Helsinki as an employer, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.

To apply, submit a single PDF with:


	Motivation letter (1-2 pages)
	Detailed CV
	Two reference letters or referees’ contact details


Please submit your application via the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by clicking the 'Apply now' button. If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi. Applications are due by December 16, 2024, with reviews starting immediately.

For inquiries, contact Phenotype team leader Mary Pat Reeve (mary.reeve@helsinki.fi), Analysis team leader Mitja Kurki (mitja.kurki@helsinki.fi) and project manager Mervi Aavikko (mervi.aavikko@helsinki.fi).

More information on FIMM is available here and on the FinnGen project here.

The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is an international research unit focusing on human genomics and personalised medicine at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) of the University of Helsinki - a leading Nordic university with a strong commitment to life science research. As part of Academic Medical Center Helsinki in Meilahti campus FIMM collaborates locally with the Faculty of Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital and National Institute for Health and Welfare. FIMM is part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, composed of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the centres for molecular medicine in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and the EU-LIFE Community.
 
The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender and age, linguistic or cultural background, or minority group.

Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University.

JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER!  

 #HelsinkiUniCareers


University of Helsinki

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.

The Department of Marine Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has a vacancy for a PhD candidate for the EU funded project “Smart, Aware, Integrated Wind Farm Control Interacting with Digital Twins (ICONIC)”.

The ICONIC project is funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions, the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme, and Innosuisse. The consortium aims to develop innovative digital and physical tools to achieve fundamental breakthroughs for the integrated control of wind farms, considering the whole physical system at farm, turbine, and component levels, in particular the complex aerodynamic interactions among turbines. The proposed integrated control solutions will be demonstrated by an extensive validation study via high-fidelity simulation models, experiments at a national-level wind tunnel, historical operational data, and real-world wind farm field tests.

The main task of this PhD project is to develop an integrated digital twin for estimating online loads and the remaining useful life of critical components of wind turbine. This PhD project is supervised by Professor Amir R. Nejad.  

Your immediate leader is Head of the Department.

Duties of the position


	Development of reduced order models
	Integration of models provided by other partners
	Development of an integrated digital twin
	Test and validation of developed system


Required selection criteria


	You must have a professionally relevant background in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Mechatronics
	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.
	You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral program
	Good written and oral English language skills. This can be documented by an approved test. Approved tests are TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).


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


	Background in programming (Matlab, python, …), familiar with Multi-body dynamic tools and good knowledge of statistics 
	Familiar with data-driven methods, or ROM


Personal characteristics


	Strong analytical skills
	Strong communication skills 
	Team worker 
	Ability to take initiative and work independently


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.

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.
	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.
	Motivation letter (max one page).
	Name and contact information of three referees
	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. 

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 Professor Amir Nejad, email Amir.Nejad@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Marit Gjersvold, e-mail: marit.gjersvold@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: 11.12.2024



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 Marine Technology

We develop methods and technology related to the blue economy: oil and gas extraction at sea, ship technology and the equipment industry, fisheries and aquaculture. We also have a strong commitment to the development of sustainable solutions for offshore renewable energy, coastal infrastructure, and marine robotics. Marine technology helps to solve major global challenges related to the environment, climate, energy, food and efficient transport. The Department of Marine Technology is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline 11th December 2024
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Temporary
Place of service Jonsvannsveien 82, 7050 Trondheim


Norwegian University of Science and Technology

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology (BI) is a research institute that operates at the highest international level. It includes 40 research groups and 250 researchers. The Institute is situated in the Viikki science park. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-institute-of-biotechnology.

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology, Johanna Syrjänen laboratory group invites applications for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Our lab works on understanding the molecular basis for cellular communication and signaling. We use a multidisciplinary approach by combining structural biology, biochemistry, and biophysics techniques to address fundamental questions in this field.

The successful applicant will join a project funded by the Research Council of Finland to investigate the micronutrient scavenging mechanisms of pathogenic fungi. They will focus on the structural and functional characterization of membrane protein complexes involved in zinc scavenging.

About the position

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a background in molecular biology, protein expression and protein purification, as well as experience in structural biology. Experience of single particle cryo-EM or working with membrane proteins is highly desirable but not required. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work collaboratively in a team and be adaptable to the different types of tasks and techniques throughout the project. They should also have excellent communication skills in English. 

Further degree requirement for postdoctoral position: The degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment.

The position is for 3 years starting in early 2025 or as agreed. A trial period of 6 months will be applied, and the salary will be based on the Universities salary scheme for teaching and research personnel composed of both task specific and personal performance components. The starting salary is ca. 3700 – 4300 euros, depending on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. 

What we offer

We offer an opportunity to work in an exciting, ground-breaking project funded by the Research Council of Finland. We have an enthusiastic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Our lab is part of the Biomolecular Structure and Function Research Program at the Institute of Biotechnology.We value mentorship and training. The applicant will be supported in postdoctoral fellowship applications (such as

EMBO, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, etc.) and will have the opportunity to present their research at national and international conferences.

As well as infrastructure for biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins, we benefit from an in-house 200 kV Talos Arctica microscope fitted with a Falcon 4i camera for screening and data collection. We also have access to data collection on Titan Krios 300 kV cryo-electron microscopes at international facilities.

Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families and in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region possess top expertise in sciences in terms of a vibrant talent pool, leading research, strong support services and functioning collaboration networks. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university.

How to apply

The deadline for the applications is 31.12. but the position will be filled immediately once a suitable candidate has been identified.  

Application should include the following documents as a single pdf file: CV (with the names and contact details of 2-3 referees), list of publications, and a motivation letter describing your current/past projects, career goals, what you would like to learn from the Syrjänen lab and what you might bring to the Syrjänen lab. 

Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the ‘Apply for job’ button.  Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via SAP Fiori.
 
For further information and inquiries please contact Group Leader Johanna Syrjänen (email: johanna.syrjanen(at)helsinki.fi). For further information on the recruitment system or process, you may contact HR Partner Anu Roine (anu.roine(at)Helsinki.fi). 

Helsinki Institute of Life Science

Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) is a research institute established in 2017 that supports high quality life science research across the University campuses and faculties. HiLIFE builds on existing strengths and new recruits and partnerships to create an attractive international environment for researchers to solve grand challenges in health, food, and environment. HiLIFE coordinates research infrastructures in life sciences and provides research-based interdisciplinary training.

University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki, founded in 1640, is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The university has an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and professional development opportunities. The International Staff Services office assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland. 


United Kingdom, Southampton

Programmer (python/C) in the Collaborative Computing Project 4 Macromolecular Crystallography.

We look for a programmer in the field of macromolecular crystallographic computing. We seek to develop, implement, and apply methodology for identification and examination of multiple structural states and conformations for this, and will employ the Bayesian decomposition we have developed. Any development is to be implemented within the programs servalcat/refmac for the CCP4 computing programming suite and released publicly.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable in crystallographic theory and able to code. The post will be based at Southampton with regular research visits to the LMB Cambridge and to the Research Complex at Harwell for interaction with the CCP4 core team. The project has a focus on time resolved work and cooperates with the UK XFEL hub at the Diamond Light Source. This contract is initially 15 month, but may be extended.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.


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