Postdoctoral position in Federated Database System/Data Mining, Department of Computing Science at Umeå University

Postdoctoral position (2 years) in Federated Database System/Data Mining

The Department of Computing Science at Umeå University, Sweden (http://www.cs.umu.se/english/), invites applications for a postdoctoral position . The successful candidate will join the recently funded project in Umeå University on academic federated database construction and cross-database analysis for research purposes of data from distributed databases. Topics considered as particularly relevant for this position are data integration, privacy preservation, ontology based knowledge mining, and large-scale data analysis.

Priority is given to applications before March 31, 2016, continue until the position is filled
The position is expected to start from June 1, 2016, or as otherwise agreed.

 REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must have a PhD degree in computer science or another subject relevant for the project. In particular, the applicant must have a background in the area of data systems, especially on heterogeneous database integration and management. The PhD degree shall not be more than three years old by the end of the application period unless there are special reasons. Good research merits and excellent publications in the area of the position are strongly meriting. Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English are required.

Particular emphasis will be put on the degree of academic experiences, practical skills and interest in the following areas:

• Research and practical experiences on database system is essential, especially on distributed, autonomous, heterogeneous databases integration, federated database deployment and management (e.g., query, concurrency control).
• Experience on privacy preservation on federated databases, data mining, and relevant topics would be a plus.
• Programming proficiency on at least one objective language and one script language (e.g., Java/Matlab/Python/Perl/C/C++)
• Publication records on database system, database management, or relevant disciplines
• Experience of Web service deployment and development under Windows/Linux
• Ability and experience of applying open source software (Apache tomcat, Mysql, Lucene, Spark etc.)
• Internal and international collaboration experience in academia/industry on database technology
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is required.

APPLY ONLINE

For full position description and to apply, go to:
https://umu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:90200

For informal inquiry, contact LILI.JIANG@CS.UMU.SE

The Department has also announced PhD student position, Computing Science with focus on privacy preservation in database systems, Umeå University, Department of Computing Science

PhD student, Computing Science with focus on privacy preservation in database systems, Umeå University, Department of Computing Science

PhD position in Federated Database System/Data Mining

The Department of Computing Science at Umeå University, Sweden (http://www.cs.umu.se/english/), invites applications for a full-time PhD position. The successful candidate will join the recently funded project in Umeå University on academic federated database construction and cross-database analysis for research purposes of data from distributed databases. Topics considered as particularly relevant for this position are data integration, privacy preservation, ontology based knowledge mining, and large-scale data analysis.

Priority is given to applications before March 31, 2016, continue until the position is filled
The position is expected to start from June 1, 2016, or as otherwise agreed.

REQUIREMENTS

The general admission requirements for doctoral studies are an undergraduate degree and completed courses corresponding to at least 240 higher (ECTS) education credits, at least 60 of which were awarded in the second-cycle, or substantially equivalent knowledge otherwise acquired in Sweden or abroad.

To fulfill the specific entry requirements for doctoral studies in computing science the applicant is required to have completed courses at advanced level in computing science or another subject considered to be directly relevant for the specialization in question, equivalent to 60 ECTS credits.
In the selection of candidates particular emphasis will be put on the degree of experiences, skills and interests in the following areas:

• Significant interests in database systems, especially on heterogeneous database integration and privacy preservation in federated databases
• Programming proficiency in at least one object-oriented language and one script language (e.g., Java/Matlab/Python/Perl/C/C++)
• Ability and experience of applying open source software (Apache Tomcat, MySql, Lucene, Spark etc.)
• Good skills in both spoken and written English are a requirement for the position.

Other desirable qualifications are:

• Experience of processing large data sets
• Experience of web service deployment under Windows/Linux
• Internal and international collaboration experience in academia/industry on database technology and privacy preservation or relevant disciplines
• Publication on database system, privacy preservation, data mining or relevant disciplines Important personal abilities are coordination and organization skills as well as good communication skills.

APPLY ONLINE

For full position description and to apply, go to:
https://umu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:90159/

For informal inquiry, contact LILI.JIANG@CS.UMU.SE

A Postdoctoral position in Federated Database System/Data Mining, Department of Computing Science at Umeå University is also announced

Post-Doctor in Informatics with Specialization in Software Testing, Sweden

The position is offered within the area of Informatics which at the University of Skövde is defined as the study of how information is represented, processed and communicated in artificial and natural systems, as well as how IT systems are used and developed to ensure usability for individuals, organizations or society. The positon has a specialization in Software Testing, which at the University of Skövde is part of Computer Science and entails study of basic theory and methodology for testing software. The concept includes, among other aspects, test design, test coverage criteria and test analysis, as well as complexity, algorithms and programming.

Application deadline: March 8th, 2016Reference number: HS 2016/87

This position mainly concerns research. The research is conducted within the TOCSYC project, a distributed research environment with focus on testing of critical system properties. The research environment extends over several universities and a research institute.
As a Postdoc in the project you will be involved in research and development of effective and efficient methods to test non-functional properties such as performance efficiency and robustness, in embedded systems using model-based and mutation-based approaches. The area of research can partly be adapted to the expertise of the applicant.

Collaboration between the partners in TOCSYC is close, which means that flexibility and willingness to collaborate are paramount. As a Postdoc in the project you will connect two work packages within the distributed research environment, at University of Skövde and Mälardalen University, and thus contribute to the coupling between these nodes in the area of model-based testing and mutation-based testing.

TOCSYC provides a strong international research-intensive environment with focus on testing non-functional properties in embedded systems, which is a critical issue for the Swedish export industry. You can read more about TOCSYC at www.tocsyc.se.

Qualification requirements

The qualification requirements are:

• PhD in Informatics or equivalent subject or have a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, and have obtained the PhD not longer than three years prior to the application deadline. If there are special circumstances the PhD could have been obtained earlier

• ability to communicate well, orally and in writing, in English.

Bases of evaluation
In addition to the qualification requirements, the bases of evaluation for this position are:

• Degree of proficiency that is required for the employment (see the qualification requirements).

• Good collaboration ability.

• Good knowledge in software testing.

• Good knowledge in mutation analysis.

• Good knowledge in programming.

• Good knowledge in UML.

For this position, special emphasis will be placed upon good collaboration ability and good knowledge in software testing.

The University of Skövde strives towards ethnical and cultural diversity and equal gender distribution within all employment categories. As the majority of the employees in the research environment are men, the University especially invites women to apply for this position.

The position as Post-Doctor is fulltime and done accordingly to the collective agreement between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers OFR-S, SACO-S and SEKO. The position is a temporary position for two years.

Your application

Your application must be marked with the reference number and provided to the Registrar, University of Skövde, Box 408, SE-541 28 Skövde, Sweden or by e-mail to registrator@his.se no later than deadline. The application must be submitted with an attested list of qualifications, certificate of degree and other certificates, a brief written account of scientific, pedagogical and other activities, a list of (all) publications and the work referred to, no more than five scientific publications (a minimum of two published during the last three years). Information about employment at the University is provided in our Terms of Employment (Anställningsordning).

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Malmö University Master's Scholarships, Sweden

Malmö University offers scholarships that cover between 75 and 100 percent of the tuition fee to highly talented students. 

OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS UNTIL 1 FEBRUARY 2016

The Malmö University Master's Scholarship (MUMS) is for students who:

• are citizens of a country outside the European Economic Area/Switzerland and are obliged to pay tuition fees for studies in Sweden,
• have applied for an English-taught master's programme at Malmö University through www.universityadmissions.se, and
• have ranked a programme at Malmö University as first priority in their application for studies.

We grant around 20 scholarships annualy, each providing a 75 to 100 percent reduction of the programme's tuition fee. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit and motivation. Students admitted to two-year programmes will retain the scholarship for the second year if they successfully complete the first year of study and meet the progression criteria.

The scholarships are funded by the Swedish Government and are administered locally by Malmö University.

To find out more about Malmö University's scholarships, you can contact scholarships@mah.se.

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February 1     :   Application period closes
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PhD student position in Mathematical statistics, Chalmers, Sweden

Looking for a doctoral student in mathematical statistics who will be working in a project concerning statistical methods for comparative gene prediction in bacteria. You will develop probabilistic models and computational tools and apply them to comparative analyses of DNA sequences in evolutionary related bacterial species. The focus will be on Hidden Markov models and Conditional Random Fields, which will be applied to the identification of signals, statistical patterns and evolutionary conserved regions in DNA sequences. For more detailed information go to the following web-page: http://www.chalmers.se/sv/personal/Sidor/marina-axelson-fisk.aspx#ContentTabBox3
Major responsibilities

As a PhD student you will be part of an international research environment while you expand your knowledge of the field and write your thesis. This gives opportunities for many inspiring conversations, a lot of autonomous work and some travel. You are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in written form. In addition, the position will normally include 20 % departmental work, mostly teaching duties.

Position summary

Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications

You must have a strong background in mathematical statistics. Previous biological knowledge is not necessary but is of course an advantage. You should have obtained a master's degree or a 4-year bachelor's degree, or expect to complete that degree by September 1, 2016. You should also include all relevant work such as bachelor's or master's thesis (or outline of a thesis under preparation) and articles (provide an English summary if necessary) that you have authored or co-authored.

The bachelor's level teaching is normally in Swedish, although the teaching at the master's and PhD levels is in English. Thus, good language skills are required.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedureThe application should be marked with Ref 2010550 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

1. Application: (Please name the document: APPLICATION, Family name, reference number)
   − CV
   − Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
   − Two references that we can contact.
2. Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number)
   − 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
   − Previous research fields and main research results.
   − Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
3. Other:
   − Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
   − Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 15 February 2016

For questions, please contact:Serik Sagitov, serik@chalmers.se, +46 (0)31 772 5351
Johan Tykesson, johant@chalmers.se, +46 (0)31 772 3514

For detailed questions about the project, please contact:
Marina Axelson-Fisk, marina.axelson-fisk@chalmers.se, +46 (0)31 772 4996

PhD student position in Chemistry, Sweden

The advertised position involves the design and characterization of novel platforms for photochromic control of molecular functions. Photochromic molecules can be isomerized between two forms using light. Upon isomerization, a large number of molecular properties change dramatically, such as the structure, charge distribution, refractive index, excitation energies, and redox properties. In this project, the main objective will be to use the photochromic activity for the "on-off" switching of energy- and electron transfer reactions. The systems that will be studied aim at the realization of photoswitched DNA-based opto-fibers, photochromic white-light generation and color tuning, molecular logic devices (memories, logic gates etc.), and photonic control of supramolecular complex-formation.

The techniques that will be used are mainly UV/vis absorption and emission spectroscopy in the steady-state and the time-resolved regimes.

Position summaryFull-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications

A Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Physics, or an equivalent education. Experience from UV/vis absorption and emission spectroscopy in the steady-state and the time-resolved regimes are meritorious, as is a solid background in physical chemistry or previous experience from working with photochromic molecules. You are expected to work relatively independently, have the ability to plan and organize your work, and be able to communicate your scientific results, both orally and in writing, in English.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedureThe application should be marked with Ref 20150565 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

1. Application: (Please name the document: APPLICATION, Family name, reference number)
   − CV
   − Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
   − Two references that we can contact.
2. Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number)
   − 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
   − Previous research fields and main research results.
   − Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
3. Other:
   − Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
   − Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 4 February 2016

For questions, please contact:Professor Joakim Andréasson,
Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
a-son@chalmers.se,
+46 707 70 50 63

Doctoral studentship in Journalism, media and communication, Gothenburg

The doctoral program in Journalism, Media and Communication is open for students with a background in journalism, media and communication science. The research at JMG mainly focuses on journalism, crisis communication, media use and media structure, public organizations’ communication, and political communication.

The Department invites applications for a PhD position with a focus on public organizations’ communication. Candidates who are interested in public organizations (municipalities, counties and /or national authorities) and communication in any of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply to the doctoral programme: branding, media relations or advocacy.

Job assignments

The aim of the doctoral studentship is for the doctoral student to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to conduct research autonomously within journalism, media and communication and to contribute to the development of knowledge within the discipline through the production of a scholarly thesis. Another aim is for the doctoral student to develop an ability to later apply the acquired knowledge and skills within post-degree research or other professional work.

The position is limited to 4 years in duration and is carried out on a full-time basis unless there are acceptable reasons to the contrary (minimum 50%). The position may include departmental duties corresponding to up to 20% of a full-time post over the course of study. If such tasks are required, the duration of the appointment will be extended accordingly.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position, the applicant must meet both general and specific entry requirements. An applicant meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle studies if he/she has obtained (Higher Education Ordinance Ch.7, Sec.39):

1. a degree at the second-cycle level,
2. at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 must be at the second-cycle level, or
3. largely equivalent knowledge in other ways in Sweden or abroad.

Specific entry requirements:

A masters degree in journalism worth 240 higher education credits (240 ECTS credits), or a masters degree in media and communication studies worth 240 higher education credits (240 ECTS credits), or a masters degree within the humanities/social sciences worth at least 240 higher education credits (240 ECTS credits) if the applicants degree project was clearly and primarily linked to the area of journalism and media studies. An applicant who has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad can also be assessed to meet the specific entry requirements.

The applicant must be proficient in English at a level that will enable him or her to fully benefit from scientific literature and courses at the doctoral level and to actively participate in the doctoral seminars.

Assessment

According to the Higher Education Ordinance Ch.7, applicants will be assessed based on their estimated ability to benefit from the study programmes and on the Department?s supervisory resources. To this end, applicants must submit the following documents with their application:

1. papers, degree projects and other relevant works, which will be assessed in terms of ability to formulate, delimit and analyse research tasks and present research results.
2. a project draft stating the applicant?s research interest(s) and planned focus area of his/her doctoral thesis. In addition, the project draft must demonstrate familiarity with previous and current research as well as an ability to formulate scientific problems. Maximum 2000 words.
3. The selection process may include interviews.

Admission to third-cycle studies may also be granted within a framework where the University of Gothenburg does not serve as employer (external position, so-called samverkansdoktorand). The assessment process for these applicants is the same as for other applicants. A special agreement will be developed in these cases.

The Head of Department is in charge of all admission decisions at the third-cycle level. Decision cannot be appealed.

Additional information

Prior to the recruitment procedure, the University of Gothenburg will have determined the recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly request that contact with media sellers, recruitment sites and the like be avoided.

For questions regarding the handling of the application portal or technical problems, please contact rekrytering@gu.se

Deadline : February 01,2016

Apply Online

6-8 Doctoral studentships in Economics, Department of Economics, Gothenburg

The program spans over four years. The first two years are dominated by intensive coursework whereas the last two years are primarily devoted to data collection and thesis work.
As a doctoral student you are expected to focus on your studies but also do departmental work, mostly teaching duties, up to 20 percent. Your position will be prolonged accordingly.

Eligibility

To be eligible for admission the applicant must meet the requirements for basic and special eligibility:

Basic eligibility: the applicant must have a degree awarded at advanced level; or have completed studies for at least 240 higher education credits of which at least 60 higher education credits were awarded at advanced level; or have equivalent qualifications.

Special eligibility: the applicant must have completed at least 90 higher education credits in economics; or have completed at least 30 higher education credits in economics at advanced level; or have equivalent qualifications.

Assessment

Among the applicants who fulfill the requirements, a selection will be made based on the applicant’s submitted material. The candidates are reviewed by the Board of Research and Third-Cycle Education and selection is based on the student's performance at the undergraduate level and - especially - at the advanced level. Very good grades and an excellent thesis are usually required in order to be competitive in the selection process. Excellent knowledge in Mathematics and/or Statistics are other important qualities as well as excellent grades in advanced courses in core subjects as Micro-, Macroeconomics and Econometrics. Recommendations from former teachers are also valued. General suitability is of great importance. Assessment of the general suitability contains valuation of the applicants’ personal capacity to carry out the work well and collaborate with other staff at the Department.Shortlisted applicants will normally be asked to attend an interview.

Additional information

The application shall include

•  CV
•  Copy of exam certificate
•  Register of university courses with grades
•  Copy of thesis or other scientific publications
•  Letter(s) of recommendation
•  A short description of your goals and visions with the doctoral position in the field of interest (1-2 A4-pages, written in English). 
•  

For further information please contact

Ola Olsson, Professor, Head of the doctoral programme
+ 46 (0)31 786 5000
ola.olsson@economics.gu.se

Ann-Christin Räätäri Nyström, Research officer
+46 31 786 5000
ann-christin.raatari.nystrom@economics.gu.se

www.economics.gu.se

Closing date

February 01, 2016

Apply Online

Two PhD Positions in European Research, The Centre for European Research at the University of Gothenburg (CERGU)

The Centre for European Research at the University of Gothenburg (CERGU) is a multi-disciplinary centre supported by the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Social Sciences and the School of Business, Economics and Law. CERGU was established in 1995, and the centre’s network-based structure allows our scholars to combine disciplinary depth with broad cross-disciplinary insights on European issues (see www.cergu.gu.se).

CERGU promotes cross-disciplinary research on a broad range of European issues, but there are certain thematic areas in which we currently have a stronger profile. These areas include Cultural Borders and Identity, Migration, Global Europe, Societal Challenges and Actors, and EU Institutions. These themes are described in more detail on the CERGU website. We encourage potential applicants to describe in their application to what extent their proposed project may benefit from, or contribute to, the CERGU environment and our specific thematic areas.

PhD students will have a double affiliation with both CERGU and a department at The School of Business, Economics and Law (http://handels.gu.se/english), The Faculty of Arts (http://hum.gu.se/english) or The Faculty of Social Sciences (http://samfak.gu.se/english), depending on which academic discipline the applicant is qualified to apply to. It is therefore important that the applicant ensures that s/he meets the entry requirements for doctoral studies in the discipline s/he is applying to. Information can be found on the respective department websites. Employment and office space will be located at the department.

Job assignments

These PhD positions comprise 4 years of full-time study and lead to a doctoral degree. General Programme Syllabus for Postgraduate Studies in different subject areas are available on respective departments’ websites. Teaching or other responsibilities can be included in employment up to 20%, in which case the employment will be extended up to the equivalent of a total of 5 years study time. As a PhD student, you will be a part of an international research environment while increasing your knowledge within your research area and writing your doctoral dissertation. This includes opportunity for intellectual exchange and independent dissertation work. You will be expected to develop your own ideas and communicate results both orally and in writing, internally, nationally and internationally. In addition to courses and your own doctoral dissertation research, you will also be expected to participate in activities like seminars, workshops, conferences and social activities both at CERGU and at your home department. The application deadline is February 7, 2016 with a starting date of September 1, 2016 (or as specified if the home department has a different starting date for the autumn semester 2016).

Eligibility

An applicant meets the general entry requirements if s/he has obtained:

•  an advanced degree,
•  successfully completed at least 240 HE credits, of which at least 60 must be at the advanced level, or
•  largely equivalent knowledge and skills acquired in Sweden or abroad.

In order to be admitted as a PhD student in an academic discipline, you must also ensure that any specific entry requirements are met.

Assessment

The selection among qualified applicants shall be based on the ability to complete the programme as provided in the Higher Education Ordinance, Ch. 7. Only s/he who is admitted into a PhD-programme can be employed as a PhD student.

In assessing candidates, particular attention will be paid to how applicants? research is relevant to European research and CERGU?s thematic areas, as well as the applicant?s ability to complete the PhD studies. As a basis for evaluating the qualifications of the applicant, the research plan, accompanying essays and other writing will be considered.
To be employed as a CERGU PhD student, additional qualifications are: demonstrated independence, interpersonal skills and interest in working in a multidisciplinary environment, as well as the ability to easily express oneself in speech and writing in English.

Applications will initially be assessed by CERGU's steering group, which will then produce a list of top candidates for the advertised positions. After consultation with the specific departments/subject areas, and taking into account their assessment, the steering group will decide on the two candidates, and the decision will then be submitted to the relevant departments for formal admittance to doctoral programs in the respective departments.

 

Start date 1 September 2016. Deadline is 7 February 2016. 

Online Application 

PhD Position Announcement 

Questions and Answers

Contact Information for this Position

Director

Linda Berg (linda.berg@pol.gu.se, +46 31 786 4062),

Chairman of the Steering Group

, Bengt Larsson (bengt.larsson@socav.gu.se,

+46 31 786 4775

Research Coordinator

Birgitta Jännebring (birgitta.jannebring@cergu.gu.se, +46 31 786 4286)

Trade Unions

: SACO

Mikael Johansson, telephone +46 31 7860000, OFR/S Stefan Schedin,

+46 31 7861167, SEKO Lennart Olsson, telephone +46 31 7861173.

2 PhD student positions in Architecture and Structural Design

Chalmers Architecture has a strong profile on sustainability working with central societal challenges in the built environment with explorative and practice-based approaches. The department’s teaching and research in architecture, urbanism and design processes integrate practice-based, artistic and scientific methods to explore the broad aspects of architecture – from building technology, physical design, and spatial structures to design methods, transformation of built environments and its role in sustainable development.

The department of Architecture has around 100 employees, and is located at Chalmers campus Johanneberg. The department has around seventy teachers and researchers working with teaching and research, and around twenty doctoral students. The administration consists of around ten persons.

Information about the division

The division of Architectural theory and methodology carries out research and education in the field of theory, history and practice of architecture and planning. The division focuses on different aspects of architecture, such as materials and technology, visualization and modeling, theory and history, as well as dialogue processes and design methodology. Knowledge is developed in collaboration with both external actors and with other departments at Chalmers. Here is not least the Area of Advance Built Environment an important platform.

Architecture and Structural Design is a research field strongly related to the architectural design process. This is characterized by developing, exploring and evaluating different solutions in an iterative design process. Today the field is under rapid development and span; from analysis of complex contexts, consisting of topological, geographical, social, economic, cultural, historical, etc. information that sets the boundaries, to parametric modelling of shape, computational modelling of different physical behavior and manufacturing processes ranging from smart materials to optimized structures covering all scales of interest.

Major responsibilitiesYou are invited to apply for a PhD student position in the project "Form finding in structures". The research project includes different aspects of form finding in different scales from material design to global shape of an architectural artifact. The project focus on:

• developing interactive computational models and tools for real time simulation and form finding of structures.
• developing user interfaces of computational tools which will promote creative cooperation between architects and engineers already in the conceptual stage of the design.
• using computational tools connecting parametric design soft wares with computational engines (FEM) to pursue different types of analysis such as structural / building physics / acoustic / lighting analysis
• exploring different concepts/forms by prototyping
• evaluating the working procedure using the computational tools in a real context.

Depending on your background and interest it is possible to choose focus within the topics above. An application can be for example textile membrane structures that offer a great potential for the built environment from architectural as well as engineering point of view since they with a minimum of material can span large distances, promoting space, light and sustainability. Other applications of interest can be how different architectural forms, free forms, can be generated and realized by panelization /tessalation with supporting truss and/or frame structures or other types of loadbearing systems. The realization of form through smart materials and advanced production/construction tools are also important research issues.

Your PhD-project in Architecture and Structural Design is supported by the Chalmers foundation and will be a natural part of the activities within the Area of advance Built Environment.

Position summaryFull-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications

To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 300 higher education credits in a relevant field. A suitable background is a Master of Science or a Master of Architecture in Architecture and Engineering, Structural engineering with emphasis on structural mechanics and computational methods (e g FEM) or corresponding level of academic education for example in mathematics. Some years of practical experience in Architecture and or Structural engineering is welcome. The position requires verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English. If Swedish is not your native language, you should be able to teach in Swedish after two years. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Since communication of research results is a central part of the work, communicative skills in English (oral as well as in writing) are vital. Furthermore, it will also be expected that you can take on responsibility, take own initiatives and work independently when needed. At the same time it is important that you are good at working in teams. This is especially vital since the current project will interact closely with adjacent disciplines and with industrial partners. Finally, you need to be able to disseminate results and knowledge within existing and new networks. This includes academia, industry and society at large.
Application procedure

The application should be marked with Ref 20150459 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

1. Application: (Please name the document: APPLICATION, Family name, reference number)
   − CV
   − Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
   − Two references that we can contact.
2. Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number) 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
   − Previous research fields and main research results.
   − Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
3. Other:
   − Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
   − Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 31 January 2016

For questions, please contact:Professor Karl-Gunnar Olsson
karl-gunnar.olsson@chalmers.se
+46 31-772 23 50

Professor Monica Billger
monica.billger@chalmers.se
+46 31-772 23 83

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PhD student position in Computer Vision, Department of Signals and Systems

At the Department of Signals and Systems, we conduct internationally renowned research in biomedical engineering, antenna systems, signal processing, image analysis, automatic control, automation, mechatronics, and communication systems. We offer a dynamic and international research environment with about 150 employees from more than 20 countries, and with extensive national and international research collaborations with academia, industry and society.

The department provides more than 70 courses, of which most are included in the Master’s Programs ”Biomedical Engineering”, ”Systems, Control and Mechatronics”, and ”Communication Engineering”.

Read more at www.chalmers.se/en/departments/s2.

Information about the research group
The Computer Vision Group conducts research in the field of automatic image interpretation. The group targets both medical applications, such as the development of new and more effective methods and systems for analysis, support and diagnostics, as well as general computer vision applications including autonomously guided vehicles, image-based localization, stereo and structure-from-motion. The main research problems include mathematical theory, algorithms and machine learning for inverse problems such as reconstruction, segmentation and registration.

Information about the project
State-of-the-art systems for 3D reconstruction from 2D images are mainly based on geometric concepts and the resulting, reconstructed 3D model is a purely geometric description of the scene. In this project, we would like enhance the model with semantic information, and be able to recover both scene geometry and semantics simultaneously. The idea is that by recovering both semantics and geometry, the two different sources of information will complement and support each other in order to improve the interpretation of the scene.

The research will be focused on mathematical tools appropriate for the above challenge. We have previously worked a lot on geometric reconstruction methods and this will form the basis for the new project. Another relevant example from our current research is the development of mathematical models and optimization methods for Markov Random Fields (MRFs) in combination with Deep Learning. This will be key in order to combine geometry and semantics within a single, joint framework.

Major responsibilitiesYour major responsibilities are to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing, both in Swedish and in English. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.

Position summaryFull-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

QualificationsTo qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field (physics, mathematics or computer science).

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English. If Swedish is not your native language, you should be able to teach in Swedish after two years. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedureThe application should be marked with Ref 20150539 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

1. Application: (Please name the document: APPLICATION, Family name, reference number)
   − CV
   − Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
   − Two references that we can contact.
2. Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number) 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
   − Previous research fields and main research results.
   − Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
3. Other:
   − Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
   − Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 24 January 2016

For questions, please contact:Professor Fredrik Kahl, e-mail: fredrik.kahl@chalmers.se
Assistant professor Olof Enqvist, e-mail: olof.enqvist@chalmers.se

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Postdoctoral position in Biological physics, Sweden

Living organisms contain a variety of naturally occurring lipid-based vesicles with distinct biochemical, structural and mechanical properties that allow them to fulfill well-defined biological functions in our body. Exosomes, for example, are small vesicles secreted from cells that can be isolated from body fluids such as blood and urine. Viruses are small pathogenic particles that highjack the cell to replicate and spread. Detailed characterization of biological nanoparticles is challenging because of their small size and their intrinsically heterogeneous nature with respect to for example size and composition. Moreover, biological samples are typically relatively dilute and can often only be obtained in small volumes, thereby requiring methodologies that can be scaled down to the low microliter regime.

The focus of this postdoc project is the development and implementation of a nanofluidic device for fluorescence-based analysis of small biological particles on a single particle level. The project will involve further development of a currently existing prototype but also its implementation in the analysis of extracellular vesicle samples. More specifically, we will in this project analyze chosen samples, characterize their physico-chemical properties of existing subpopulations and quantify the particles. The overall scope is to establish the relation between the properties of the vesicles and their biofunctionality for a given biological problem related to viruses and/or exosomes.

This postdoc project will be carried out as a collaboration between Asst. Prof. Marta Bally (division of Biological Physics, dept. of applied physics) and Assoc. Prof. Fredrik Westerlund (division of Chemical Biology, dept. of Biology and Biological Engineering). The young group of M. Bally focuses on the study of biological nanoparticles (viruses and exosomes), on their interaction with cellular membranes and on the relationship between their properties and their biological function.  The group of F Westerlund works on developing new nanofluidic-based tools with applications ranging from single molecule biophysics to clinical diagnostics. The project is also carried out in collaboration with Elin Esbjörner-Winters (division of Chemical Biology, dept. of Biology and Biological Engineering. We further collaborate with a number of medical researchers from the nearby Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

Major responsibilitiesThe Post Doc will work with the development of analytical procedures to quantify vesicles and characterize their physico-chemical properties using the nanofluidic device and two-channel fluorescence observation. Further developments of the nanofluidic device design is also envisioned.

Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position also includes supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Position summaryThe position is funded by a scholarship available to non-Swedish citizens with a PhD from a non-Swedish university (received not more than two years before the starting date of the scholarship), who wish to come to Sweden and conduct postdoctoral research. The scholarship is free of tax. Health care insurance will be provided. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

QualificationsThe successful candidate should have a PhD in biosciences, biophysics, bioengineering, analytical chemistry, or related disciplines. Expertise in micro/nanofluidics, in working with lipid assemblies, in the design of bioanalytical assays or in single particle tracking/characterization using fluorescence microscopy would be a strong asset. Some basic knowledge in Matlab is also preferred.


Application procedure

The application should be marked with Ref 20150452 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:
1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents3. Curriculum Vitae4. Letters of recommendation and name of at least 2 reference persons.
Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 20 January 2016
For questions, please contact:Assistant professor Marta Bally
Biological Physics
E-mail: bally@chalmers.sePhone +46 31 772 32 66

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PhD student positions in parallel and distributed data streaming, Sweden

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering has about 70 faculty members and enrolls about 90 PhD students from more than 30 countries. The research spans the whole spectrum, from theoretical foundations to applied systems development. There is extensive national and international collaboration with academia and industry all around the world.

The Distributed Computing and Systems (DCS) research group (www.cse.chalmers.se/research/group/dcs/) in the Networks and Systems Division consists of approximately 20 international researchers and has been acknowledged as one of the leading research groups in practical multi-core synchronization and programming internationally (with results adopted in e.g. Java JDK, C++). The group has a strong background in data streaming and big data applications, coordination in networked systems, cyber-physical systems in energy and transportation, sensor networks and security. It has an extensive network of academic and industrial contacts and collaborations and has been supported by the major research organizations in Sweden and internationally.

Major responsibilities

The research will focus on parallel and distributed data streaming and their leveraging in future data-intensive applications (e.g. smart connected systems, such as autonomous and adaptive production systems,  smart energy systems, intelligent vehicular systems and networks). The core of the research will be the design and implementation of streaming processing algorithms that allow for data analysis which is (i) efficient and reliable (ii) high-throughput and low-latency and (iii) parallel, distributed and adaptive. The ultimate goal is to shape data streaming solutions that can be deployed in many-core and distributed architectures leveraging their underlying parallelism and the distributed nature of their data. The research will be funded by the Swedish Foundation of Strategic Research project titled "Future factories in the Cloud (FiC)" and will provide the possibilities for interactions with other top universities and industry in Sweden and Internationally.

Salary for the position is as specified in Chalmers' general agreement for PhD student positions. Currently the starting salary is 27,800SEK per month before tax. The positions are intended to start in winter/early-spring 2016, but a different starting date is also possible to arrange. Your major responsibility as a PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.

Position summary

Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications

To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a solid background in Computer Science and Engineering or in a related discipline, corresponding to a master's level degree of at least 240 higher education credits. As for all PhD studies, a genuine interest and curiosity in the subject matter and excellent analytical and communication skills, both oral and written, are needed.

The ideal candidate for the position has strong background in distributed computing and networked systems, with emphasis on and enthusiam for both algorithmic aspects and programming. Further experience with interdisciplinary projects or background in cyber-physical systems or data analysis is helpful. You may apply even if you have not completed your degree, but expect to do so before the position starts.  Knowledge of Swedish is not a prerequisite for applying since English is our working language for research. Both Swedish and English are used in undergraduate courses. Our researchers and PhD students at the department come from more than 30 different countries.

Application procedure

The application should be marked with Ref 20150555 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

1. Application: (Please name the document: APPLICATION, Family name, reference number)
   − CV
   − Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
   − Two-three letters of reference
2. Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number)
   − 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
   − Previous research fields and main research results.
   − Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
3. Other:
   − Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis, project-reports and/or research-articles written.
   − Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 31 January 2016

For questions, please contact:Associate Professor Marina Papatriantafilou,
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Networks and Systems Division
Email: ptrianta@chalmers.se
Phone: +46-31-772 5413

Tomas Olovsson
Head of the Division Networks and Systems
Email: tomas.olovsson@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 772 1688

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PhD student positions in parallel and distributed data streaming, Sweden

The Distributed Computing and Systems (DCS) research group 

(www.cse.chalmers.se/research/group/dcs/) in the Networks and Systems Division consists of approximately 20 international researchers and has been acknowledged as one of the leading research groups in practical multi-core synchronization and programming internationally (with results adopted in e.g. Java JDK, C++). The group has a strong background in data streaming and big data applications, coordination in networked systems, cyber-physical systems in energy and transportation, sensor networks and security. It has an extensive network of academic and industrial contacts and collaborations and has been supported by the major research organizations in Sweden and internationally.

The research will focus on parallel and distributed data streaming and their leveraging in future data-intensive applications (e.g. smart connected systems, such as autonomous and adaptive production systems,  smart energy systems, intelligent vehicular systems and networks). The core of the research will be the design and implementation of streaming processing algorithms that allow for data analysis which is (i) efficient and reliable (ii) high-throughput and low-latency and (iii) parallel, distributed and adaptive. The ultimate goal is to shape data streaming solutions that can be deployed in many-core and distributed architectures leveraging their underlying parallelism and the distributed nature of their data. The research will be funded by the Swedish Foundation of Strategic Research project titled "Future factories in the Cloud (FiC)" and will provide the possibilities for interactions with other top universities and industry in Sweden and Internationally.

Salary for the position is as specified in Chalmers' general agreement for PhD student positions. Currently the starting salary is 27,800SEK per month before tax. The positions are intended to start in winter/early-spring 2016, but a different starting date is also possible to arrange. Your major responsibility as a PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.

Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications

To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a solid background in Computer Science and Engineering or in a related discipline, corresponding to a master's level degree of at least 240 higher education credits. As for all PhD studies, a genuine interest and curiosity in the subject matter and excellent analytical and communication skills, both oral and written, are needed.

The ideal candidate for the position has strong background in distributed computing and networked systems, with emphasis on and enthusiam for both algorithmic aspects and programming. Further experience with interdisciplinary projects or background in cyber-physical systems or data analysis is helpful. You may apply even if you have not completed your degree, but expect to do so before the position starts.  Knowledge of Swedish is not a prerequisite for applying since English is our working language for research. Both Swedish and English are used in undergraduate courses. Our researchers and PhD students at the department come from more than 30 different countries.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.Application procedure

The application should be marked with Ref 20150555 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

1. Application: (Please name the document: APPLICATION, Family name, reference number)
   − CV
   − Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
   − Two-three letters of reference
2. Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number)
   − 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
   − Previous research fields and main research results.
   − Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
3. Other:
   − Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis, project-reports and/or research-articles written.
   − Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 31 January 2016

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