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United Kingdom, Southampton

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow to work on novel technologies for fibre communication systems.

Be a part of the University of Southampton, an institution in the top one per cent of world universities and one of the UK’s Russell group research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. You will work in the world leading Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) and will have access to the world class facilities and dedicated researchers that this provides. The Telecommunications Systems Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for experimentation in photonic systems and provides direct access to the UK’s National Dark Fibre Facility, a unique geographically distributed transmission facility dedicated to research, linking together four top British universities.

You will be part of the UK’s Federated Telecoms Hubs, which aims to revolutionize the communication infrastructures of the future. The project will design new systems based on multi-core optical fibres and carry out proof-of-principle experiments in customised high-speed communication testbeds. This will require an in-depth understanding of optical technology and the ability to develop novel solutions benefitting from novel fibre structures.

In addition to experimenting with multi-core fibres, you will take part in specifying the characteristics of these components prior to fabrication and will contribute to their characterisation. You will be responsible for designing and executing the experiments that will best describe their behaviour and you will demonstrate their potential in communication networks, often in collaboration with the project partners and other researchers within the group and the ORC.

To be successful, you must have a strong background in photonics and communications with extensive practical experience of working with optical fibres and systems. Ideally, you will also have experience in characterising optical fibres, photonic components, optical system modelling and/or the design and experimentation of high-speed optical communication systems.

You must also have proven skills in the critical evaluation and interpretation of data and of working as part of a collaborative research team. You must hold a PhD* or equivalent qualification related to fibre optics or photonics. Previous postdoctoral experience is favoured but not necessary.

* 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.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this post, please contact Professor Periklis Petropoulos on pp@orc.soton.ac.uk.


University of Southampton

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

United Kingdom, Birmingham

Salary: £34,866 - £42,632 per annum
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, Further Education
Job reference: REQ000205
Attachments: Lecturer in Plumbing and Multiskills (FE) - JDPS - Nov 24.pdf

Job description

Do you have skills in plumbing that you would like to pass onto the next generation? Do you have experience teaching plumbing and multi-skills in Further Education?

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 is developing 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 a highly motivated lecturer to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of teaching plumbing and multi-skills in an FE setting wanting to pass on their skills to the next generation. We welcome applications for part-time or full-time contracts. It would also be beneficial if you have an internal quality assurance qualification.

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 keeping 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

Australia

  Part - time (0.5 FTE), 12 months fixed term, with potential to extend. Located at the Sydney Brain and Mind Centre, Camperdown Exciting opportunity to work on dementia genetics as part of the Social Functioning Modelling Team  Base Salary from $109,301 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation    About the opportunity  The School of Medical Sciences are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work as part of the new multidisciplinary Social Functioning Modelling team at the University of Sydney Brain and Mind Centre, led by Dr Carol Dobson-Stone and Professor Olivier Piguet. This team consists of 28 senior academics with wide-ranging expertise (e.g. basic science, clinical, neuroimaging, neuropsychology) from across the University of Sydney, who have a research interest in dementia, particularly frontotemporal dementia.  As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will work with Dr Carol Dobson-Stone at the Brain and Mind Centre to identify and characterise genetic contributors to frontotemporal dementia and related disorders. You will analyse whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing data from human DNA samples, perform genotype-phenotype analyses and assess the effect of disease gene variants, using molecular biological and mammalian cell culture techniques. You will be part of a lab that prioritises collaboration, openness, respect and encourages innovation. Opportunities exist to develop further research ideas through the supervision of research undergraduate and research postgraduate projects.    Your key responsibilities will be to:   process, analyse, and interpret samples/datasets from large cohorts   design, conduct, and troubleshoot experiments involving many optimisable variables   work both independently and collaboratively to meet project objectives  effectively time manage concurrent projects  publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.  To learn more about the Sydney Brain and Mind Centre, click here.   About you  The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who has:  a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant area, such as in molecular genetics or bioinformatics   experience with next-generation sequencing, downstream bioinformatic processing and statistical analysis of data  experience with cellular models, standard DNA technology, fluorescent light microscopy and immunocytochemical techniques is desirable  a strong research track-record, with a proven ability to lead studies to completion as evidenced by lead author publications with demonstrated impact   strong problem-solving skills paired with the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement    excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team    experience in supervising or mentoring others and coordinating team activities is desirable.    Sponsorship / work rights for Australia  Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.  Pre-employment checks  Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.   EEO statement   At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.   We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.   How to apply  Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.   For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.  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The University of Sydney

Australia, Canberra

Classification: ANU Academic Level B
Salary package: $112,916- 128,026 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 July 2025. 

Position overview

The Centre for Indigenous Policy Research (CIPR) in POLIS: The Centre for Social Policy Research,  College of Arts & Social Sciences (CASS) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow to work closely with senior researchers in the Centre on topics related to First Nations social, Economic and employment policy.  The appointee will undertake literature reviews, perform mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) research studies, data analysis and draft written reports.  The role will require the Research Fellow to publish in both academic journals and through both the CIPR/POLIS publications series.  They will require a detailed understanding of Indigenous Australians and issues facing them and an ability to interact with Indigenous economics, enterprises, communities, community organisations and government departments.  The appointee will have demonstrated experience in mixed methods analysis.  The Research Fellow will be given the opportunity to work closely with government and First Nations organisations and will develop and demonstrate expertise and skill in an important public policy domain.  

CIPR is Australia’s pre-eminent social science research body focusing on First Nations social and economic policy.  CIPR is part of POLIS: The Centre for Social Policy Research in the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS). POLIS is home to six other research centres, enabling CIPR to work across disciplines and sectors, including government, community, business and education.  This interdisciplinary and collaborative space enables CIPR to address and make a difference in the challenges of today’s society.

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

Enquiries:  Associate Professor Deirdre Howard-Wagner | E: Deirdre.Howard-Wagner@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:


	A statement addressing the selection criteria.
	A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
	Other documents, if required.


Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 


University of Latvia

Rankings

World University Rankings 20251001-1200^th

Arts and Humanities 2024601+

Clinical and Health 2024601-800^th

Computer Science 2024601-800^th

Life Sciences 2024601-800^th

Physical Sciences 2024601-800^th

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 2024201-300^th

No Poverty 2024401-600^th

Zero Hunger 2024401-600^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024301-400^th

Quality Education 2024301-400^th

Gender Equality 2024101-200^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2020201-300^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024301-400^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024201-300^th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024201-300^th

Reduced Inequalities 2024601-800^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024101-200^th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2020301+

Climate Action 2024401-600^th

Life below Water 2024301-400^th

Life on Land 2024301-400^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024=78^th

Partnership for the Goals 2024101-200^th

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Subjects Taught at the University of Latvia

Life Sciences601–800^th

Arts and Humanities601+

Clinical and Health601–800^th

Computer Science601–800^th

Social Sciences601–800^th

Physical Sciences601–800^th

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Rankings

Arts and Humanities 2024601+

Clinical and Health 2024601-800th

Computer Science 2024601-800th

Life Sciences 2024601-800th

Physical Sciences 2024601-800th

Social Sciences 2024601-800th

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 2024201-300th

No Poverty 2024401-600th

Zero Hunger 2024401-600th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024301-400th

Quality Education 2024301-400th

Gender Equality 2024101-200th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2020201-300th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024301-400th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024201-300th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024201-300th

Reduced Inequalities 2024601-800th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024101-200th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2020301+

Climate Action 2024401-600th

Life below Water 2024301-400th

Life on Land 2024301-400th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024=78th

Partnership for the Goals 2024101-200th

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Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at the University of Latvia

Life Sciences.css-umjwst{margin-left:0.5rem;vertical-align:middle;font-size:0.75rem;color:#595959;}601–800th

Arts and Humanities601+

Clinical and Health601–800th

Computer Science601–800th

Social Sciences601–800th

Physical Sciences601–800th

Clinical and Health 2024601-800^th

Computer Science 2024601-800^th

Life Sciences 2024601-800^th

Physical Sciences 2024601-800^th

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

Impact Rankings 2024201-300^th

No Poverty 2024401-600^th

Zero Hunger 2024401-600^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024301-400^th

Quality Education 2024301-400^th

Gender Equality 2024101-200^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2020201-300^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024301-400^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024201-300^th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024201-300^th

Reduced Inequalities 2024601-800^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024101-200^th

Climate Action 2024401-600^th

Life below Water 2024301-400^th

Life on Land 2024301-400^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024=78^th

Partnership for the Goals 2024101-200^th

Life Sciences601–800^th

Clinical and Health601–800^th

Computer Science601–800^th

Social Sciences601–800^th

Physical Sciences601–800^th