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Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

The Faculty of Science invites applications for a
GRANT FUNDED POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN CONSERVATION SCIENCE starting from November 2024 or as agreed. The Postdoctoral Researcher will receive a 2-year scholarship funded by the Kone foundation. This position is grant funded only; it does not establish an employment relationship with the University of Helsinki.

Position description

The successful applicant should contribute to one or more of the research themes of the project “The interplay between funding and governance factors in achieving sustainable conservation outcomes for protected areas in the tropics” financed by the Kone foundation. The principal investigator (PI) of the project is Associate Professor Johanna Eklund. The project aims to provide insight into what are the enabling factors needed to attain sustainable conservation outcomes for protected areas in the long term. The project will use expert elicitation techniques to engage with local stakeholders and experts and identify what they perceive as important in implementing successful conservation policies. The work will include identifying both remote factors (such as institutional constraints) and proximate factors (actions directly related to protected areas). The project uses novel attribution methods, previously not used in conservation science, to explore causalities. The analytical framework will build on a Qualitative Comparative Analysis – allowing to study how certain factors in their specific combinations with other factors influence an outcome and will require defining and framing the candidate conditions, their thresholds, and the truth tables of the method in collaboration with local protected area stakeholders and experts.

Responsibilities as a grant funded postdoctoral researcher

The appointed researcher will lead one of the planned working packages of the project and this will entail to design the data collection, conduct stakeholder focus groups and workshops, to analyze data using a Qualitative Comparative Analyses framework, and publish the findings in high level journals in the field. The position will require familiarity analyzing both qualitative and spatial quantitative data (GIS, focus groups, interviews, workshops), but the work will be supported by a part time research assistant.

Requirements and eligibility criteria

The postdoctoral researcher must have a doctoral degree in conservation science, geography, policy analysis, or a related field. It is expected that applicants have experience with mixed-methods and working with both qualitative and quantitative data and analysis. Previous experience with impact evaluation methods in conservation, and especially qualitative attribution methods is a merit. As the position will require leading one of the project work packages, excellent organizational, social, and collaborative skills are also required. Familiarity with different types of stakeholder engagement activities is considered a merit. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are also expected, and so is a track record of being able to publish scientific articles.

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from all genders, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.

Scholarship and benefits

The successful applicant will receive a scholarship funded by the Kone foundation from November 2024 to October 2026. The personal grant amount is 3200 euros monthly. Please note that this position is grant funded only; it does not establish an employment relationship with the University of Helsinki.

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 happiest country in the world for the 7th year in a row. 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 https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.

How to apply

Please submit your application, which includes the following PDF-documents in English:


	A cover letter presenting your motivation and qualifications for the position (max. 2 pages)
	A curriculum vitae including a list of publications
	A copy of your doctoral degree certificate
	Names and contact details of two referees who are willing to provide reference letters upon request


External applicants, please submit your application to the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Now button.

Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment/grant/visitor contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the Employee login button.

The deadline for applications is 17 October 2024, but please note that the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

More information?

For project- and position-related questions, please contact


	Associate Professor Johanna Eklund, johanna.f.eklund@helsinki.fi, tel +358504484428.


If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact hr-kumpula@helsinki.fi.

The Department of Geosciences and Geography at the Faculty of Science is the leading research and education unit in its field in Finland. The research carried out in geography is interdisciplinary with strong research lines in both human geography, physical geography, and geoinformatics. Cross-disciplinary collaboration is further advanced by the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS).

The University of Helsinki is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world.


University of Helsinki

£44,105 - £46,421 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

United Kingdom, London

About Us

The Basant group, funded by a grant from the Wellcome Trust, seeks to understand how tyrosine phosphatases regulate cell signalling. This large family of enzymes has been highly understudied compared to its kinase counterpart. We investigate these phosphatases in the context of signalling to the actin cytoskeleton and in virus-infected cells.

About the role

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in Dr. Angika Basant’s group at the Randall Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics, King’s College London.

 

The researcher appointed will focus on candidate phosphatases that have been validated to regulate actin dynamics during infection with the poxvirus Vaccinia. How do these phosphatases function, what are their key interactors, how do they recognise substrates, how do they impact signalling dynamics and outputs? The broader goal is to contextualise these findings in uninfected cells and, with the help of a collaborator, in other viral infections. The researcher appointed will take advantage of, and further develop, a Vaccinia virus-based signalling platform, as well as cutting-edge molecule counting and optogenetics tools available in the lab. Experience in phosphatase biology, microscopy, cell signalling or biochemistry is desirable but not mandatory.

A PhD in a relevant discipline is required (or applicant to be near completion). A high-quality publication record and effective science communication skills are essential. International applicants are welcome.

 

Please reach out to Dr. Angika Basant (angika.basant@kcl.ac.uk) for informal discussions. The formal selection process will include an interview, which may be conducted in stages (online or in-person).

 

This is a full time post, and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 21 July 2027.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

 

Essential criteria


	PhD qualified in relevant subject area*
	Strong track record in a key subject area such as cell signalling, cytoskeleton or similar
	Excellent experimental skills and strong ability to lead project design and management
	An enthusiasm for the research questions being addressed in the lab
	Strong communication skills both in writing and for oral presentation
	Collegiality and ability to work well in a research team
	Ability to work independently, take initiative, learn new skills and troubleshoot technical problems
	Scientific rigor and integrity, and good practice in health and safety procedures 


*  Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

 

Desirable criteria


	Experience in supervision and teaching of other researchers
	Knowledge of phosphatase biology and/or phosphotyrosine signalling
	Experience in biochemistry and/or proteomics
	Experience in microscopy


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 shortly after the advertisement closes.

 

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

 

This post is subject to Occupational Health clearance.


King's College London

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

The Division of Science at NYU Abu Dhabi is searching for accomplished visiting faculty in Mathematics to educate the next generation of global thinkers. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.

Applicants holding a PhD, with teaching experience in all areas of mathematics, both pure and applied, are welcome to apply. Candidates are expected to be excellent teachers of undergraduate courses. The visiting position is for one academic year and the expected teaching load is four courses. The classes are relatively small and typically have, at most, 24 students.

Faculty in the Program in Mathematics have strong ties to NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. Current interests of the faculty include:


	Analysis, PDEs and Applications
	Geometry, Topology and Algebra
	Probability Theory and Statistical Mechanics


To obtain more details about research interests of faculty in the Program in Mathematics, click here. 

In addition, faculty contribute to multidisciplinary research, potentially working with scholars from other programs in areas that include cryptography, bioinformatics, and biostatistics, data science and artificial intelligence, environmental science, and climate change, among others.

Faculty have access to state-of-the-art core facilities that include robotics and high-performance computing facilities with more than 6,400 computing cores and a peak performance of 70 TFLOPS. To obtain further information about research and core facilities at NYU Abu Dhabi, click here.

The environment in the Math Program is congenial, and we encourage cooperation and support collaboration among all members.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/

NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to building and strengthening a university-wide culture of inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE), which is fundamental to the University’s commitment to excellence. Visit our website for more information on NYUAD’s commitment to IDBE and how these values are fundamental to our mission.

Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD

At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for faculty/academic staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents. 

Qualifications

This position requires a Ph.D. in Mathematics.

We seek individuals who have a proven record of excellence in teaching, a strong record of scholarship, and the ability to develop and lead high-quality research.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following items:


	CV
	Cover Letter
	Research Statement including a summary of significant research contributions
	Community Contribution Statement
	Teaching Statement
	Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
	Names and contact information for three (3) references. The referees will be contacted to upload their letter directly to Interfolio. Do not include the letters in your uploaded documents


We will begin reviewing applications on December 2, 2024. Shortlisted candidates are expected to interview in Spring 2025. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the academic year 2025-2026.

Visiting faculty (if not retired) must be able to obtain a leave of absence and a letter of no objection from their home institution.

NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university. 

For questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecuitment@nyu.edu.

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people. 

NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer.  We particularly welcome applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.

@WorkAtNYUAD
#nyuadfacultycareers 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time


New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

Senior Researcher to lead the iCANDOC Precision Cancer Medicine doctoral pilot 

iCANDOC Precision Cancer Medicine doctoral education pilot invites applications for a part-time (50%) senior researcher position to operate in the directoral / managerial duties in the pilot.

The iCANDOC pilot aims to train 122 doctoral researchers at the University of Helsinki (UH) in Precision Cancer Medicine during 2024-2027 with a total budget of 31 M€. We are currently seeking an applicant to operate in directorial/managerial duties for the iCANDOC Precision Cancer Medicine doctoral education pilot.

The applicant ensures this exceptional pilot project reaches its goals. The applicant works as a member of the iCANDOC community of doctoral researchers, supervisors, and post-doctoral researchers and collaborates closely with the participating faculties/units, doctoral programs and the UH Doctoral School.

Task description

The iCANDOC applicant is responsible for execution of the iCANDOC doctoral pilot at UH during 2024-2027 according to UH guidelines, UH Doctoral Pilot Board decisions, and iCANDOC UH Steering Board decisions and in collaboration with the UH Doctoral School, doctoral programs, and participating faculties/units. To this end the applicant acts as the presenter of matters for the iCANDOC UH Steering Board, which decides on iCANDOC-UH principles including use of funding among several units; alignment of practices at different faculties and doctoral programs and nomination of iCANDOC staff and working group. The appilicant also interacts actively with the iCANDOC and iCAN flagship community to facilitate organization of courses, seminars, and meetings in Precision Cancer Medicine as well as secondment opportunities among potential future employees. The applicant together with the iCANDOC staff identifies and attempts to resolve any barriers to the execution of iCANDOC. The University of Helsinki is the coordinating university for the national iCANDOC pilot and therefore the applicant is also in charge of organizing meetings of the National iCANDOC Steering Group with representatives from all 14 participating organizations. The applicant supervises the iCANDOC staff including a coordinator, a scientific coordinator and supported by the iCANDOC post-doctoral program participants. At the beginning tasks also involve helping in the selection processes of doctoral researchers and their onboarding.

The director is appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine based on agreement on the appointment in the iCANDOC Steering Board.

About you

Prerequisites for the position are a doctoral degree, evidence of scholarly research work, the teaching skills necessary for the position and the ability to manage a research group and obtain supplementary research funding. The optimal candidate is an active scientist in the iCANDOC area, and has demonstrated skills in executing large and complex projects. Good communication and collaboration skills and a detail-oriented and analytical approach to problem-solving are appreciated. Strong written and oral English skills are required, and Finnish skills are considered an advantage.

The part-time appointment (minimally 50%, negotiable) enables carrying out independent research in the iCANDOC area. The appointment will be on a fixed-term basis until the end of 2027. The salary will be based on level OPT 6-7 of the demands level chart for research and teaching personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. A six-month trial period will be applied.

The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, unemployment and pension fund, a generous holiday package, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development.

How to apply

Please submit your cover letter and CV as A SINGLE PDF FILE in English using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System. The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

The closing date for applications is October 17, 2024 at 23:59 EEST.

Further information about the position can be obtained from officiating iCANDOC director, professor Tomi Mäkelä, +358-50-5286128, icandoc-info@helsinki.fi. For information on the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Anna Leppäkoski, anna.leppakoski@helsinki.fi.

Recruitment system support: rekrytointi@helsinki.fi

The University of Helsinki (https://www.helsinki.fi/en) is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities in Europe.

iCANDOC is a national doctoral education pilot in the area of the Research Council of Finland’s flagship project, iCAN – Digital Precision Cancer Medicine. It is funded as part of the Ministry of Education and Culture’s doctoral education pilot for 2024-2027. The goal is to develop and test a new, flexible program for 3-4 year doctorates by enhancing supervision practices and initiating doctoral studies already during an MD/Master’s program. Furthermore, the pilot aims to increase the mobility of trainees among partners and smoothen transitions to multiple career tracks.


Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

Australia, Perth

Centre for Applied Bioinformatics

School of Biological Sciences


	Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for three years.
	Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.


About the area

The School of Biological Sciences is internationally recognised for its strong teaching programmes in the natural sciences and biology and has an enviable research track record.  The School has broad expertise across marine biology, ecology, conservation biology, evolutionary biology, computational biology, plant and animal physiology, and genomics. The School also leads UWA’s program in Science Communication. Our research programmes involve a diverse array of taxa, from microbes through animals and plants. We are located on a vibrant campus and have ready access to incredible natural environments, including the Indian Ocean and the extensive Western Australian coastline. Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses consistently rate very highly in student evaluations, which in part reflects our strong emphasis on practical and field-based teaching.

About the opportunity

Reporting to Professor David Edwards, you will contribute to and lead the preparation of research and review papers in the field of applied bioinformatics, undertake applied bioinformatics research and support the continued success of the applied bioinformatics group. Additionally, you will be involved in the supervision of other research team members involved in the projects and contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate level courses or units.

 About you 


	PhD in applied bioinformatics, or a relevant combination of experience and education or training
	Experience in genome analysis, preferably with plant genomes
	Extensive experience in writing scientific manuscripts and reports
	Proficiency in a range of computing skills including Linux and specialist bioinformatics software
	Knowledge and experience of pangenomics or machine learning applications is desirable


Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Research Fellow (Bioinformatics)] - Level [B].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor David Edwards at dave.edwards@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 3 November 2024

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

 Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.



If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.


University of Utah

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