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United Kingdom, Southampton

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton, UK. The work will involve polymer engineering and science aspects such as electrical, thermal and mechanical characterisation of high voltage insulation materials. Material development, such as polymer blends and associated composites will also be involved. The obtained results will be written up as project deliverables such as reports or presentations as well as publications in academic journals and conferences.  This post is part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme “CableGnosis” programme (Life Cycle Centre for Cable Diagnosis) awarded under the call for proposals: HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01-15: HVAC, HVDC and High-Power cable systems.

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in polymer science and engineering and/or dielectric materials. Applications from candidates who are working towards a PhD will be considered. The candidates must possess detailed knowledge and understanding of polymer sample fabrication and characterisation.

We are looking for a self-starter, able to organise own research activities effectively who is able to plan and justify focus on extensive research that will result in long-term technological benefit. The successful candidate will have an ability to clearly document and communicate research results.

You must be able to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members.

Experience in project management will be an advantage.

The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities.

Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach.

ECS holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme.

ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. To find out more about working at ECS, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere

University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award. It has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees can participate in a childcare vouchers scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts.

*Applications 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 completion of PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Working at the University of Southampton:

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton!


University of Southampton

Ireland, Maynooth

Department: Innovation Value Institute Services
Vacancy ID: 031981
Closing Date: 29-Nov-2024

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking a professional, dynamic and self-driven Executive Assistant with the ability to support a number of admin tasks and activities for management and the research team at IVI.

The Innovation Value Institute (http://ivi.ie) at Maynooth University is a multidisciplinary research centre focused on digital transformation, technology management & adoption challenges. The institute was founded in 2006 and has a strong track record of industry collaboration both locally and internationally. IVI has an excellent dissemination capability including education and training and has a close working relationship with academic institutions in Ireland and internationally.

Salary:

Executive Assistant (2024): €30,713– €46,950 p.a. (13 Points)
Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Friday, 29th of November 2024.

Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link:

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University


Maynooth University

An indicative salary range begins from 2550 euros 

Finland

Aalto University School of Business Department of Finance invites applications for Research project manager (2 year fixed-term appointment)
beginning 1.1.2025 as per agreement at Aalto University Otaniemi in Espoo, Finland.

The position is in the Department of Finance and funded by Research Council of Finland. The Finance Group is strongly dedicated to research, as shown by a stream of research published in top finance journals. For more information about research activities, please visit https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-finance

Requirements

An ideal candidate has a master’s degree in business, finance, economics, statistics, or a related field. Excellent project management skills demonstrated by earlier experience are a must. The candidate should also convey a strong drive, independence, problem-solving skills, and a desire to work with a strong research group in household finance.

The position creates a natural, but optional and pending on qualifications, path to complete a doctoral degree in finance. A candidate already enrolled or completed a doctoral program could be considered, but emphasis is on the project management skills. Experience in survey methods, and econometrics are considered as a plus. Strong command of English is expected.

Key tasks of the research project manager are:


	Coordinating and implementing collection of global survey for household beliefs and preferences, including pilot testing of the survey in different languages
	Documentation of survey data and methodology
	Setting up infrastructure for re-administering future survey waves
	Preparing funding applications, coordinating project budget, creating, and updating project website, and acting as first point of contact for the project
	Scientific analysis of the survey data for an academically oriented candidate


Salary

Salary will be set according to qualifications of the candidate. An indicative salary range begins from 2550 euros and is higher for an experienced project manager with relevant experience. The position includes occupational healthcare.

For more information

Please contact HR Partner Heli Solla (heli.solla@aalto.fi) for questions relating to the recruitment process or Associate Professor Elias Rantapuska (elias.rantapuska@aalto.fi) for other matters.

How to apply

The application material for the position must include:


	Cover letter
	Curriculum vitae with contact details
	The application material for the position can in addition include:
	Up to three letters of recommendation


The application for the position is to be addressed to Associate Professor Elias Rantapuska. If you want to join our community, please submit your application through Aalto recruiting system no later than November 28, 2024, by clicking Apply now! at the bottom of the page. Please note that we do not accept applications through e-mail.

All application material should be submitted in English and in PDF form through Application documents section in the application form.

Aalto University’s employees please note: you should apply for the position via our internal system Workday -> Career -> find jobs (not external aalto.fi webpage on open positions) by using their existing Workday user account.

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open and/or to extend the application period.

About Aalto University

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 13000 students, 400 professors, and close to 4500 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.

More about Aalto University:

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Aalto University

£38,232 pro rata per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

United Kingdom, London

About Us

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place.  Through its commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, King’s College London is creating positive change in its communities, both in London and on the world stage. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas:


	Educating the next generation of change-makers
	Challenging ideas and driving change through research
	Giving back to society through meaningful service
	Working with our local communities in London
	Fostering global citizens with an international perspective


About the role

This is a part time Research Assistant position investigating how accurately pose estimation models can determine arm kinematics in stroke survivors. The post is located within the Centre for Human and Applied Physiological Sciences, within the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine at King’s College London.

 

The successful applicant will be expected to be proficient at deploying pose estimation models. You will measure arm biomechanics of stroke survivors and determine their accuracy. The post holder will be responsible for conducting all testing, analysing data and write up of the studies. The successful candidate should have a background in computer vision and additional knowledge of biomechanics is desirable. They should be highly competent in Python, with experience in MATLAB and data analysis libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, pandas), while proficiency in C++ is desirable.

 

The position will be supervised by Dr Ulrike Hammerbeck, Dr Letizia Gionfrida and Dr Irene Di Giulio.  The work will be conducted on the Guy’s Campus of King’s College London.

 

This is a part time post (17.5 hours per week), and you will be offered a 1-year fixed term contract starting 3 March 2025 until 2 March 2026. This post is fully based on the campus.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

 

Essential criteria


	A MSc (or equivalent) in Computer Science, AI, bioengineering or a related field
	Experience of using computer vision in research projects
	An understanding of the research process performed in accordance with the ethical principles of working with humans
	Proven ability to work as part of a team
	Excellent communication skills when dealing with participants
	Experience in data analysis using Matlab/Python or equivalent software
	Able to work independently under own supervision
	Experience of report/journal article writing


Desirable criteria


	Experience using biomechanics
	Experience of research working with individuals with neurological disease
	Experience of research related to pose estimation models


Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

 

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

 

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ How we Recruit’ pages.

 

Interviews are due to be held on 17/12/2024.

 

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.


King's College London

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.

The Process Systems Engineering research group in the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering  is now looking for a motivated

Doctoral researcher in Process electricification 

Do you enjoy mathematics and want to use your knowledge on chemical processes to create decision-making tools for the future industry? If you are a creative and analytical person and like programming this might be something for you!

We are looking for a doctoral researcher (“PhD student”) to work on the interesting field of energy transition. In particular, we would like to understand how the plans for process electrification could be realized such that the transition of production processes and its environment is both feasible, economic and sustainable. In this work the concepts of chemical engineering, operations research and computer science will meet as you may also need to deploy machine learning to support data analytics and complex decision making processes.

Your role and goals

You will be responsible for conducting research in the area of process electrification, with a specific focus on developing collaborative models on how to link production into energy systems on the planning level. You need to work in the following topics:


	Create models that can embed the dynamics and flexibility of both processes and energy systems (e.g. power grids)
	Implement your models using state-of-the-art optimization solutions
	Analyze the relevance of energy storage options and other energy carriers (e.g. hydrogen)
	Look into the sustainability of various alternatives and embed these into decision making
	Collaborate with experts across school borders to support the topical development


For this specific position, the doctoral candidate will be expected to perform independent research, to collaborate with different groups, to present at scientific conferences, to publish in academic journals, to apply for research funding, to participate in the activities of the research group, and to assist in teaching activities (max 5% of working hours).

Your network and team

This position will be based in the Process Systems Engineering group led by Prof. Iiro Harjunkoski, which focuses on finding solutions on how to design and operate future production systems and supply chains using collaborative models and modern optimization tools, also supported by machine learning. Here, energy and sustainability play a very important role. We also collaborate with other groups to learn more about and support topics such as circularity, hydrogen economy, etc.

The unique competitive edge of the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering  in the School of Chemical Engineering is based on sustainable utilization of raw materials, designing more efficient processes and developing new materials and products. Our department’s areas of expertise enable sustainable future with high performance products and processes in circular economy and bioeconomy. The department is in a key position in research of chemical engineering, materials technology, metals processing, efficient energy technologies and digitalization of these. Our core competences include unit operations and processes in chemical engineering, hydro- and pyro-metallurgy, catalyst and polymeric materials, novel catalytic process, process control and process systems engineering.

Your experience and ambitions

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with previous experience in:


	Computer-aided decision making
	Mathematical modeling and optimization
	Experience or interest in artificial intelligence / machine learning
	Good programming skills, e.g. Python or equivalent
	Supply chain planning of chemical processes, energy systems or in another relevant area


The experience should be demonstrated by evidence of success in related studies, and ideally also by some publication record. Other merits demonstrating suitability for a doctoral researcher position can also be considered.

Experience in writing research proposals for funding acquisition is an asset. Candidates should have an initiative-taking approach, should pay attention to details and have high aptitude in continuous learning, and experience or ambition to co-operate with industry. Candidates should hold or shortly receive a master’s degree with good grades in a relevant field (Chemical engineering, Process Systems Engineering, Energy or Electrical engineering, Industrial engineering).

What we offer 

Aalto University offers an excellent environment for driving and realizing your own research ideas, contribute to a sustainable future, stay at the forefront of research and networking by interacting with companies and other schools.

The starting date is 1.2.2025 or as mutually agreed. The first employment contract is made for one year, during which you will apply for the study right in doctoral studies at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering. Please check the student information and admission criteria at https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-chemical-engineering. Please pay attention to the mandatory skill level in English. Doctoral studies at Aalto University take approximately four years.

The starting salary for a doctoral researcher is 3000 EUR/month, and will increase over time according to the salary system of Aalto University.

We work in a hybrid way, and the primary workplace is Otaniemi, Espoo. The Otaniemi campus is a thriving and connected community of 100 nationalities, 13,000 students and 4,500 employees. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services and good connections along the recently opened metro line.

Join us!

If you want to join our community, please submit your application no later than 24.11.2024, in English through our online recruitment system by using the link ("Apply Now") on Aalto University's web page.  Please note that we only accept applications via Workday.

Please including the following attachments mentioned below, in English:


	Motivation letter with a short description of your research interest. Please include the applicant’s contact information and an indication of the preferred starting date (max. 1 page)
	CV including details of all academic merits (including publications, if applicable), and contact information of two persons who may be contacted to provide a character reference (max. 3 pages)
	Summary of the applicant’s master’s thesis (max. 1 page)
	Copy of the applicant’s master’s degree certificate and a transcript of studies (with a clear explanation of the grading scale)


Please note that the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

For additional information, kindly contact Prof. Iiro Harjunkoski, iiro.harjunkoski@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/

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).

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:

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