Karlstad University

At the heart of SIT’s mission is to nurture industry-ready graduates equipped with deep technical expertise and transferable skills to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. SIT collaborates with industry in our education, while benefitting them with our talent supply and collaborative research achievements. The University’s unique applied learning pedagogy integrates work and study, embedding authentic learning experiences within real-world environments. Through strategic partnerships forged by our faculty with industry, learners bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in and out of the classroom. Such active & authentic learning opportunities ensures graduates step into their careers with applicable skills and competence. In research, SIT faculty aims to bridge knowledge creation and utilisation. Our faculty collaborates closely with industry on translational research and innovation with focus on addressing pertinent industry challenges to impact businesses. The Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme is co-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SIT to encourage and support outstanding young Singaporeans interested in pursuing an academic career at SIT. The Overseas PhD Scholarship aims to attract and encourage outstanding graduates and industry professionals to pursue an academic career at SIT by providing financial support for an overseas PhD, as well as academic guidance and mentorship. The scholarship may be awarded to applicants who have just completed their undergraduate studies; or have completed a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s programme and/or have worked for some years; or are currently enrolled in a PhD programme overseas Upon successful completion of the PhD programme, the scholar will be considered to join SIT’s faculty as an Assistant Professor. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Singapore citizen Second upper-class honours degree, or equivalent, relevant to the supported fields of study listed below Three years of working experience in the industry preferred (For Health Sciences, at least five years of relevant experience preferred) Strong passion for teaching and research Value of Scholarship The scholarship provides: Full tuition and compulsory fees Monthly stipend Overseas maintenance allowance Return economy airfares Conference and fieldwork grants Overseas medical insurance Scholars will also each be assigned a faculty mentor throughout their course of study and have opportunities to participate in faculty development programmes. The scholarship is tenable for a period of five years. Service Commitment 5 years in SIT after completion of PhD studies. Mid-term awardees will have a service commitment of 1 year for every year of sponsorship. Application Process Applications are open throughout the year. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for the 2026 intake. Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year. Final Interview by the Panel for shortlisted applicants for the 2026 intake will commence in Mid-March to End April 2026. Awards will be finalised by July 2026.

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an Senior Scientist (Ancient DNA lab) 50 Faculty of Life Sciences Startdate: 01.06.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 15.12.2026 Reference no.: 5601 We are looking for a Scientist to replace the aDNA lab manager during her leave. The Scientist must have experience in ancient DNA laboratories and a background in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry. The position duration is related to the leave of the aDNA lab manager. Your personal sphere of play: The ancient DNA laboratory at the University of Vienna is located within the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology. It supports the research of multiple groups focused on the study of ancient biomolecules to better understand the human past, as well as past ecosystems and microbiomes. The scientist will have the opportunity to advance their career in a highly innovative environment, with strong connections to other departments at the University of Vienna and to Austrian institutions through the HEAS network (heas.at). They will also participate in cutting-edge research in the field of paleogenomics. Your future tasks: Lead and coordinate the management and organization of our research laboratory; responsibility for analytical instruments, laboratory infrastructure and day-to-day logistics of the laboratory. Develop and improve analytical methods in paleogenomics; lead and conduct experiments which incorporate knowledge from the field of biological anthropology, human anatomy and molecular biology, and perform data analyses. Identify the demand and give advice for selection of new instruments; conduct purchases and act as our contact point to suppliers. Guide and advise students, technicians, and researchers from undergraduate to post-doctoral level concerning laboratory operations and safety. Day-to-day organisation of the lab (including ordering consumables, and scheduling the use of lab space), as well as troubleshooting any issues that may arise during the day-to-day functioning of the lab. Train new members of the lab in aDNA protocols. Maintaining a database of samples and sample status. Also, being able to query it efficiently to update any relevant parties about specific samples.Ensuring the safe running of the laboratory by giving all lab users the appropriate training, monitoring and storing chemicals appropriately, preparing protocols and pipelines for lab procedures, organising and monitoring protective gear, and coordinating the regular cleaning and decontamination of the labs. This is part of your personality: Completed a PhD degree in chemistry, biology or biochemistry Proven familiarity with standard paleogenomic techniques Knowledge and experience of working in aDNA laboratories, including NGS sample preparation in cleanroom environments, in-solution capture and standard quality assessment methods The ability to independently plan and carry out experimental work A strong understanding of instruments and technology used in the field of paleogenomics A team player and open-minded, easily-approachable personality, ideally suited for easy communication with partners in industry and academic research Fluent English skills. Knowledge of the German language is a plus for smoother communication with external parties What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (on a full time basis / 14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral, amount as of February 1, 2026) increases, if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With your scientific CV including a list of publication and raised funding With a short letter of motivation, including a brief summary of your research interest (in maximum one page) With explicit statements on each of the points mentioned under "This is part of your personality" (in total maximum two pages) Doctoral/PhD Degree Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Pere Gelabert pere.gelabert@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 05/18/2026 (Senior) Lecturer & Researcher

At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700  of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an University assistant predoctoral/PhD Candidate 51 Faculty of Physics Startdate: 01.07.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.06.2030 Reference no.: 5596 “How does a quantum object gravitate?”, “How far can we push massive objects into the quantum regime?”, “How well can we measure gravity of microscopic systems?”. Such questions and their implications for the foundations of physics are the driving force behind our research. You will be part of our team and develop new ideas, technologies and experiments to provide new insights on macroscopic quantum physics, on gravity at small scales and, in the long run, on the phenomenology of the gravity-quantum interface in table-top experiments. Your personal sphere of influence: As a university assistant (praedoc) on this 4 year position, you will be part of the Aspelmeyer group, and you will be exploring fundamentals and applications of macrosopic quantum coherence in levitated solidstate platforms. Our Team is part of the Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information group of the Faculty of Physics. We are member of the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ), one of the largest quantum hubs in Europe, and of the Austrian Cluster of Excellence (quantA), advancing basic research in quantum sciences, aiming to expand the frontiers of knowledge and thus being the engine for future innovations. You will also benefit from being fellow of the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP), being part of a thriving community with more than 100 quantum scientists on premise, about 300 quantum researchers in Vienna. The main research activities of the Aspelmeyer group include quantum optical control of levitated solid state objects, the exploration of their quantum properties for fundamental questions and novel quantum technology platforms, as well as precision measurements of ultra-weak gravitational forces. On the quantum side, we explore the extreme regime of motional quantum states of solids and their interactions to understand how to maximize mass, delocalization, and coherence time in quantum experiments. On the gravity side, we explore the extreme regime of gravitational phenomena of miniature source masses to understand how to isolate gravity from all other interactions on a microscopic scale. Our main motivation is to explore the interface between quantum physics and gravity with new experimental platforms. Your future tasks: You will actively participate in research, teaching & administration. This means: You are involved in a specific and well-funded research project, here focused on exploring fundamentals and applications of quantum control in levitated solid-state platforms. You will present your research plan to the faculty and complete a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This will be reviewed and adapted on an annual basis. You will work on your dissertation and towards its completion in time. We expect a large degree of independence paired with a high level of social awareness as the goal will only be achieved in a team. You will contribute to teaching (lab courses, exercise classes) within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You will fill some administrative tasks, contributing to the success and self-organization of the group for research, teaching and administration. You will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field. You will contribute to outreach by publications, conference presentations and public activities. This is part of your personality: You have completed your Master's degree or Diploma in physics and written your master thesis in the field of experimental quantum optics, quantum optomechanics or quantum control. You have experience in academic writing (highly desirable). You have a solid background in experimental quantum optics, opto-mechanics and optical or diamagnetic levitation. You have experience with the usual tools for advanced experiments: homodyne and heterodyne detection, programming. You have an excellent command of written and spoken English. What we offer: Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Potential for development: Success in life depends on what you make of it, but if you are ambitious and successful, there are plenty of opportunities to connect you to all relevant top research groups in the world. Internal further training & coaching: The Vienna Doctoral School as well as the Department of Human Resources offer plenty of opportunities to grow your skills in over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (full-time basis, 14x p.a.) increases if we can credit professional experience. The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! It is that easy to apply: Your scientific Curriculum Vitae. A summary of your previous academic and research achievements. Tell us what you’re proud of. A short statement on your research interests for the future. Tell us what you dream about, scientifically. Your Bachelor’s and Master‘s degree: an excellent academic degree is a good entrance statement for this position. Abstract of your Master's Thesis. If you have any content questions, please contact: Markus Aspelmeyer markus.aspelmeyer@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 05/14/2026 Prae Doc