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Norway, Trondheim

About the position

The postdoctoral fellowship position is a temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions.

The postdoctoral fellowship position is a temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions. We have a 3-year position in the ExMilk project (Exercised Breastmilk: A kick-start for childhood obesity prevention?), an ERC Starting Grant project. The overall aim of the project is to determine how exercise can modify breastmilk composition. 

The postdoctoral fellow will focus on data analyses of data from multi-omics technologies to discover the acute and long-term effects of exercise on breastmilk composition.  

The position is available at the Exercise, Cardiometabolic Health and Reproduction (EXCAR) research group. 

Your immediate leader is Senior Researcher Trine Moholdt. 

Duties of the position

The main responsibility will be data analyses of global metabolomics and lipidomics data from breastmilk samples, and integrations of data from multi-omics platforms (including metabolomics, lipidomics, and microbiome data). 

The position will also involve the following tasks: 


	Develop strategies for analysing and integrating data from multi-omics platforms based on state-of-the-art analytical methodologies. 
	Relate multi-omics signatures with clinically relevant parameters.
	Ensure that omics data are available and reusable.
	Interpret, present, and publish results.


Required selection criteria


	You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD in biostatistics, systems biology, bioinformatics, or a comparable topic. 
	If you can document that the PhD thesis has been submitted or will be submitted soon, your application can be assessed even if you have not yet defended your dissertation. Documentation of the obtained doctoral degree must be presented before you can take up the position. 
	Documented experience with data analysis in R, Python, or similar
	Excellent written and oral English skills


The appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, Ph.D Candidate, research assistant and specialist candidate.

Preferred selection criteria


	Experience in metabolomics analyses
	Experience in biological interpretation of metabolomics results, microRNA analyses, microbiome data, or cytokine profiling data
	Experience in next-generation sequencing analyses
	Training in molecular biology
	Experience in multi-omics data integration
	Training and experience in the development of statistical scripts 


Personal characteristics


	Ability to work independently and with scientific, experimental, or technological creativity.
	Motivated and excellent team player with a positive attitude and high ambitions on behalf of yourself and the group. 
	Curious, with ambitions of acquiring new knowledge and skills.
	Ability to adjust approaches to overcome setbacks or solve challenges.


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 Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 594 500 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. We hope to fill the position as soon as possible. 

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 funded by an ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis.

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 applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.  

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result. 

The application must include: 


	CV and certificates
	transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees. If you have not yet completed your Ph.D, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or that your PhD thesis has been submitted
	A copy of the doctoral thesis. If you are close to submitting, or have recently submitted your thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed doctoral degree must be presented before taking up the position.
	Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 10 items)
	Name and contact information of three referees


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.

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief 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 a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision making processes, raise employee satisfaction, compete academically with global top-ranking institutions and carry out our social responsibilities within education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and cultural background.

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 Trine Moholdt, telephone +47 97098594, email trine.moholdt@ntnu.no. 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Helene Berri, e-mail: helene.b.berri@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: 01.12.2024 



NTNU

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.

The Department of Circulation and Imaging (ISB) has 260 employees, and its research units are at the Cardiothoracic Centre at St. Olav’s Hospital, integrated with collaborating clinical divisions. The Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging (ISB) includes anaesthesiology, radiology, radiography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, exercise physiology, cardiovascular physiology, pulmonary physiology, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery and biomedical engineering.

The department is also responsible for the Centre for Innovative Ultrasound Solutions (CIUS), the Medical Simulation Centre and the MR Centre. More information about the department is available at http://www.ntnu.edu/isb

Questions about the position

Trine Moholdt
Senior researcher
+47 97098594
trine.moholdt@ntnu.no

Deadline 1st December 2024
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Project
Place of service Prinsesse Kristinas gate 3, 7030 Trondheim


Norwegian University of Science and Technology

United States, San Diego



LARC Instructor II (Pool)

Req No: 2024-16699
Category: 
Research/Project
Type: 
Part-Time Contract
Salary: 
$30.00 - $35.00
Close Date: 

Overview
The salary range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour depending upon qualifications.Under direction, the incumbent teaches assigned language-and-culture training courses to military personnel. Courses are language proficiency oriented. Proficiency targets are clearly specified per course type and language modality. Languages taught include: Spanish and Portuguese.   

Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the LARC Instructor is responsible for but not limited to:  Instructor Responsiblities 95%Planning, preparing and teaching lessons and related instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences; Instructing students individually and in groups using appropriate teaching methods and adapting instructional materials to meet student needs; Coordinating instructional efforts with other instructors; Following the approved syllabus; Planning and supervising course projects, field trips, guest speakers, and other experiential activities; Assigning and grading coursework, homework, and tests; Providing feedback on individual progress; managing student behavior in the classroom; Communicating necessary information regularly to students, the course supervisor, and staff at SDSU-LARC; Reporting regularly on student attendance, progress, and assessment to SDSU-LARC; Staying abreast of current developments and trends in language education and training; Attending professional workshops and conferences to expand their own knowledge and skills to enhance students' learning experience.Other Duties as Assigned: 5%  

Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATIONEquivalent to a bachelor's degree in appropriate field related to program/project, specialityMINIMUM EXPERIENCE2 years of teaching experience OR and equivalent combination of education and relevant experience ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:Candidate must reside in California and live in a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check and Livescan (if applicable)). San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets, Title IX Employer.

To apply, visit https://careers-sdsurf.icims.com/jobs/16699/larc-instructor-ii-%28pool%29/job?in_iframe=1






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San Diego State University

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
Startdate: 01.01.2025 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 31.08.2025
Reference no.: 3342

Join us if your'e passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? 

Your personal sphere of influence:

The European Union Earth observation programme Copernicus (http://www.copernicus.eu/), and its Climate Change Service in particular, is developing a unique Climate Data Store (CDS, https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/). It is designed to allow free and uniform access to a wide variety of earth observation, climate reanalysis and climate projection data, and to process those data in the cloud, using a Python environment. Radiosonde (weather balloon) data are an essential ingredient for climate reanalyses of the 20th century. Yet they need to be better documented and bias-adjusted before they can be used in reanalyses and advertised in the CDS. 

Your future tasks:

We seek an enthusiastic and energetic scientific programmer, who is ready and willing to work in an agile and innovative R&D environment. As successful applicant you will


	support our team of scientists in writing showcase applications using the python environment of the new CDS, demonstrating key aspects of the Comprehensive Upper-air Observation Network data set (data will go public soon) and its fitness for purpose.
	help in writing documentation of the processing pipeline developed within the present Copernicus contract and
	collaborate with other research groups and large research centres in the EU.


There is opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in climate data assimilation and to pursue a PhD in Geosciences. Copernicus is expected to grow further in the next 5-10 years, providing interesting career opportunities beyond the duration of the advertised position.

This is part of your profile

We seek applicants with a strong mix of the following skills/expertise: 


	Completed Master of Computer Science or Master in Natural Sciences (essential);
	Demonstrated skills in Python programming, preferably in R&D (essential);
	Experience in maintaining and systematic testing of software stacks (essential);
	Fluent in spoken and written English. Ability to clearly document procedures, processes and work performed (essential);
	A rich tool box of statistical data analysis techniques and methodologies (essential).  
	Experience with NetCDF and relational databases (preferred);
	Experience with parallel programming in Python (Dask, Ray, multiprocessing) (preferred);
	Knowledge of German (preferred).


What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic gross salary of EUR 3578,80 (on a full-time basis, 14 x per year) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:


	With a letter of motivation
	A CV, which must include graduate certificates and names of at least 2 references 
	Via our  job portal / Apply now -  button


Our preferred start date is as soon as possible from January 2025. The contract is limited to 8 months until 31 August 2025, with possible extension, depending on yet to be secured funds.

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Leopold Haimberger

leopold.haimberger@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

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Application deadline: 12/01/2024


University of Vienna

Ireland, Maynooth

Department: Student Services Office
Vacancy ID: 032081
Closing Date: 01-Dec-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.

Maynooth University established the Student Helpdesk as part of its commitment to provision of services to students. The helpdesk is intended as a central contact point for student queries, with the aim that the helpdesk will respond to routine queries and refer other queries to the appropriate unit within the university. The Helpdesk team works with other units in the University to expand the range of queries that can be handled directly and on an end-to-end basis. The Helpdesk operates using digital channels alongside multiple on-campus helpdesks. In addition to the student-facing service, the Helpdesk is also responsible for and involved with many student focused initiatives.

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join the team on the Student Helpdesk on a temporary basis. The Student Helpdesk is a centralised contact point for students to direct their queries to. Collaborating with offices and departments across the whole institution the Student Helpdesk Team manage and respond to these queries. The successful candidate will also support the team and contribute to the planning and delivery of initiatives and projects as they arise.  The Executive Assistant will manage student queries via telephone, email, live chat, and in person, while executing the day-to-day administrative functions of the Student Helpdesk. They will report to the Team Leader.

Candidates should be passionate about working in a student facing role in a dynamic setting. The Executive Assistant must demonstrate confidentiality and discretion in all interactions with students and have experience of completing concurrent tasks, with an excellent attention to detail and accuracy in their output. As the Student Helpdesk Team operates within Student Services, within the newly developed Office for Students & Learning, candidates should understand and have empathy with the mission, ethos, and overall approach of Student Services.

Applicants should note that it may not be possible to take significant amounts of annual leave at certain critical periods for this post.

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 Sunday, 01st December 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

China, Ningbo

Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 9,000 in just 20 years. 

University of Nottingham Ningbo China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding.  It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering is a dynamic and fast growing department, to contribute your talent for the department further development. The department offers BEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture (2+2, 4+0), BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (2+2, 4+0) and Aerospace Engineering (2+2, 4+0) programmes which cover very wide ranges of courses such as mechanics, dynamics, kinetics, thermodynamics, energy, fluids, materials, manufacture, ergonomics and design. The department also offers MSc, MRes and PhD programmes. The department has strong links with the corresponding departments in the UK and Malaysia campuses of the University of Nottingham. Its exceptionally close involvement with Chinese and international institutions and industries ensures a high quality teaching and research in the relevant professional fields.

About You

We seek to appoint an assistant professor in product design and manufacture, preferably with the international experience of teaching in a higher education institution.

The person appointed will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and to supervise undergraduate and masters dissertations in the area of product design and manufacture or industrial design. The person appointed will be expected to conduct original research in appropriate fields and play a lead role in collaborative research projects, leading to high quality publications and grant income. The person appointed will also be expected to assist with the administration of the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering and the Faculty of Science and Engineering in general and thus contribute to the Department’s growth in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

The person appointed must have a PhD degree in a relevant engineering discipline and excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Experience of supervising PhD and Master students and experience of teaching, tutorial or laboratory work at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution are preferable.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

This is a permanent post that you will be offered a fixed term contract initially of 5 years with University of Nottingham Ningbo China with effect from February 2025 or as soon as thereafter. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer international highly competitive salary package and you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/183969/ by 23:59 Beijing Time, 13 December 2024, which should include the following:


	a cover letter
	an up-to-date CV
	a publication list
	a statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence
	a research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department 


Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Xiaogang Yang, Head of Department of Mechanical, Material and Manufacturing Engineering, email (xiaogang.yang@nottingham.edu.cn). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact Recruitment Team, email (job@nottingham.edu.cn)


Ming Chuan University

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World University Rankings 20251501+

Business and Economics 2024801+

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

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Subjects Taught at Ming Chuan University

Business and Economics801+

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Business and Economics801+

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