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Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

The University of Helsinki is inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher position for a contract starting as soon as possible and ending by end of 2026. The position is opened at the Department of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry located in Viikki campus in Helsinki. The appointed person will be affiliated to the Future Sustainable Food Systems (FS)2 -research group led by Professor Hanna Tuomisto.

The task of the postdoctoral researcher is to carry out world leading research related to sustainability assessment of future food system scenarios. The focus is in estimating the potential of novel food production technologies (e.g. cellular agriculture and vertical farming) to improve the sustainability and resilience of food systems globally together with other options, such as agroecological farming, improvements in agricultural technologies, dietary change and improved circularity. The appointee is also expected to be involved in preparations of funding applications, supervision of MSc and PhD students and teaching activities at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.?

Requirements

We look for candidates in the field of sustainability assessment who:? have a doctoral degree granted before the beginning of employment?


	have experience in the field of life cycle assessment (LCA) of agriculture, food production and/or food systems (including a minimum of one scientific peer-review publication related to the topic) and experience in using LCA software (e.g. SimaPro, Gabi or OpenLCA)
	have programming skills (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB, C)
	have ability to conduct scholarly work and research both independently and as member of interdisciplinary research groups
	show keen interest to conduct high quality scientific research involving modelling of complex global food systems?
	have ability of learn fast
	have motivation and capabilities to teach environmental life cycle assessment and supervise academic theses


What we offer

The salary of the postdoctoral researcher will be based on level 5 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The starting salary of the postdoctoral researcher will be c. 3500-4000 €/month depending on experience. A six-month trial period will be applied. The workplace of the position is at Viikki campus in Helsinki.

Finland is one of the most livable countries, with a high quality of life, safety and excellent education system. ?Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality and inexpensive childcare, free schooling and tertiary training (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families. The successful candidate will receive the benefits provided by the University of Helsinki to university employees, including occupational health care services, and obtain access to high-quality public affordable childcare services and schools. Read more about the employee benefits at our university and why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers?

Further information


	The position: Professor Hanna Tuomisto, hanna.tuomisto@helsinki.fi
	University of Helsinki recruitment system: HR Specialist Mirkka Juntunen, hr-mm@helsinki.fi
	Future Sustainable Food Systems -research group:?https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/future-sustainable-food-systems??
	Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry:?https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-agriculture-and-forestry?
	Viikki Campus:?https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/campuses/viikki-campus?
	Support for international staff:?https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome
	International House Helsinki:?https://ihhelsinki.fi


HOW TO APPLY?

Please submit your application as a single pdf file in English using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System.

Please include the following in your application: ?


	A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) including descriptions of candidate’s:
	
		background and methodological skills relevant for the position
		research interest or a vision for the research conducted in this position
		past experience on working in multidisciplinary groups or research environments?
	
	
	CV that includes a list of publications ?
	Names and contact details of two referees ?


External applicants, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via?Apply Now?button.

Applicants who have a helsinki.fi -username and a valid employment contract, a grant researcher’s contract or a visiting researcher’s contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application by using the?Employee login.

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender and age, linguistic or cultural background, or minority group.

The closing date for applications is?29 November 2024 (23:59 EET)


University of Helsinki

United Kingdom, Birmingham

Salary:??73,402 (Fixed)
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
Job reference:?REQ000191
Attachments:?DD Teaching and Learning - JDPS- Nov 24.pdf

Job description

As the Deputy Dean of Teaching and Learning in the School of Health, Life Sciences, and Education, you will enhance the quality and inclusivity of teaching and learning experiences for all students.

The role offers the opportunity to drive innovative, student-centred educational practices, and advocate for pedagogical advancements and digital learning. You will also lead the implementation of the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy within the School.

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated educator and strategic leader, passionate about fostering high-quality, inclusive learning experiences and supporting staff development to foster a transformative academic environment.

If you have the skills and passion for teaching and learning and are ready to make a difference, then apply now and join us.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on the 5th and 6th of December.

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

Czech Republic, Brno

Department:?Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine?–?Faculty of Medicine
Deadline:?1 Dec 2024
Start date:?by agreement
Job type:?part-time
Job field:?Science and research | Education and schooling

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University appoints a?selection procedure for the position

Instructor of the Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
(with shorter working hours – 8 hours per week)

The Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine is a?joint workplace of the Medical Faculty of MU and the Faculty Hospital Brno, which, in addition to medical activities, carries out educational, scientific and research activities. In the field of education, it provides mainly practical training in medical and other health disciplines.

You can also learn more about us on our?website,?Facebook?or?Instagram.

The scope of your work will be:


	participation in theoretical and practical teaching at the workplace
	preparation of the study and teaching materials
	involvement in research and development activities, including the publication and presentation of research results
	share in the organizational provision of research and pedagogical activities, incl. related administration


Required qualification:


	Completed university education in the medical field (with the title MD),?or equivalent education attained abroad
	Professional experience in the given field, teaching experience
	Capability of independent professional and research work including publishing activities
	Capability to actively participate at an international conference or professional seminar
	Fluent English (spoken and written)
	Fluent Czech (spoken and written)
	Active approach, initiative and willingness for further education
	Moral integrity


A prerequisite for inclusion in the position of instructor is an employment relationship with the relevant hospital.

We offer:


	Work in an inspiring intellectual environment
	Involvement in teaching in a?unique simulation centre
	Professional growth and the possibility of continuous education
	employee benefits (8 weeks holiday, supplementary pension insurance, free vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis and more)


How to apply:

Send your application by the above-written deadline -?please use the link in the Electronic Application section.

Your application must include the following documents:


	a structured CV
	an overview of scientific and publishing activities
	photocopies of qualification papers and diplomas
	contact information of at least two references (name, position, telephone number)


After successfully sending your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation by e-mail. You can provide more information by e-mail: jpalenik@med.muni.cz.

In justified cases, the announcer may extend, suspend or cancel the competition.


Masaryk University

Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education.? It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world.? Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies.? To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students.? With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future.? Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies.? Further information about Lingnan University is available at?https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Professor
Department of History
(Post Ref.: 24/321)

The Department of History ((http://www.LN.edu.hk/history/) invites applications for a Professor in any area of specialty within the discipline of history. The Department has existing strength in the studies of Chinese history, Hong Kong history, Japanese history, Pacific history, Southeast Asian history, British history, digital history, as well as various subfields including media, gender, animal, and environmental studies. Candidates whose research and teaching interests that either build upon or expand beyond our existing clusters, working on any region and period, are all welcome to apply.

The appointee is also expected to assume the role of the Head of the History Department upon his /her appointment, for at least one 3-year term. In this capacity, the appointee will manage and lead the department, and take on leadership roles within the university at large.

General Requirements

The appointee is expected to an internationally prominent scholar in his/her field of specialization.

More specifically, he/she should possess (i) an excellent track record of scholarly publications in internationally leading peer-reviewed journals and with major scholarly presses, (ii) a successful grant records, (iii) broad experience in teaching and course development, and (iv) substantive administrative and institution-building experience.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointments with possibility of consideration for substantiation. Appointment with substantiation will be considered for the highly qualified candidate.

Application Procedure?(online applications only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references.?Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer.?Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted can


Lingnan University

Department:?Radek Marek Research Group?–?Central European Institute of Technology
Deadline:?31 Dec 2024
Start date:?February - March 2025 (to be negotiated)
Job type:?full-time
Job field:?Science and research

Come to CEITEC MU in Brno and join us!

We are passionate chemists at CEITEC looking for??

PhD Student

in Supramolecular Chemistry

About this position:?

The group of Radek Marek at the Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Masaryk University, is looking for a?doctoral student in supramolecular chemistry. If you are passionate about studying the supramolecular properties of anticancer metallodrugs, this is the perfect opportunity for you! In particular, we explore ligand modifications and host-guest complementarity between platinum-based metallodrugs and macrocyclic carriers (cucurbiturils) and their effects on the biological response.

You will have access to a?modern chemistry lab and state-of-the-art NMR instruments at our local core facility for regular use. Comprehensive training in supramolecular and NMR techniques will be provided to the successful candidate.

We are seeking a?creative, independent, and motivated individual with relevant experience in fields such as structural chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry. If you have experience in supramolecular chemistry or metallodrugs, we particularly encourage you to apply.

The ideal candidate profile:?

Must-have:?


	MSc or equivalent degree in chemistry
	Strong interest in supramolecular chemistry
	Experience with methods of structural chemistry and NMR spectroscopy is a?plus
	Strong English language skills – both spoken and written


Nice-to-have:?


	Good communication and interpersonal skills
	Motivation and a?collaborative mindset


What we provide to you:?


	Open access to computational resources and CEITEC MU core facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff
	Full-time contract
	An attractive salary
	Flexible working hours
	Support for further education and professional development
	Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid holiday, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme, Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons directly at the campus?
	Kindergarten Elánek in Campus
	Support in these areas:
	
		Welcome Office service?before and after arrival?
		Grant Office?support?
		CEITEC PhD Committee??
		CEITEC events?–?workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gathering?etc.?
	
	


How to apply?

Application deadline:?31.12.2024

Start date:?February -?March 2025?(to be negotiated)

Applications, including a?CV, motivation letter and list of publications?should be sent via?e-application.?

Please send the reference evaluation form, which can be found at the following link?https://forms.office.com/e/gNAaZHVNT5, to two contact persons who can provide references for you. References should be sent to the email address of prof. Marek:?381@muni.cz. The deadline for submitting the completed forms is the same as the application deadline.

Any troubles with the e-application, please contact Petra Linhartová (petra.linhartova@ceitec.muni.cz).


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