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TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Mathematics, Institute of Algebra, the Chair of Algebra and Discrete Structures offers a position as

Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x)

(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting December 1, 2024. The position is limited to 3 years. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification (usually PhD). Balancing family and career is an important issue. The position is generally suitable for candidates seeking part-time employment. Please indicate the request in your application.

Tasks: you contribute to the ERC Synergy Grant “POCOCOP (Polynomial-time computation: opening the black boxes in constraint problems)”. This includes the systematic exploration of polynomial-time tractability in the field of constraint satisfaction and its extensions, in particular promise CSPs, valued CSPs, and CSPs over infinite domains. The work is embedded in a larger research team and involves exchange visits with the partner universities in Prague and Vienna.

Requirements:


	university degree in mathematics or computer science
	strong background in at least one of the following fields: theoretical computer science, model theory, or universal algebra
	high motivation and creativity


We offer:


	the chance to do interesting and independent work in an open-minded team and a supportive atmosphere
	extensive training and development opportunities
	flexible working hours and remote work for balancing work and private life
	financial support for the purchase of a job ticket (for public transport in Dresden and the surrounding area)


TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by October 2, 2024 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to manuel.bodirsky@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Mathematik, Institut für Algebra, Professur für Algebra und Diskrete Strukturen, Herrn Prof. Dr. Manuel Bodirsky, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.


Technische Universitat Dresden

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 2987

Among the many reasons to research and teach at the University of Vienna there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for continuous striving for top international research and scientific excellence. At the same time they enjoy support and liberties that are not a given at other institutions.

Your personal sphere of influence

The Department of Communication, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Vienna is one of the largest and strongest research-oriented departments for communication science worldwide. The advertised position is situated within the Advertising & Media Psychology Research Group, led by Professor Jörg Matthes. The Advertising & Media Psychology Research Group deals with the impact of modern media environments on people's thinking, behavior, and opinions, using both quantitative as well as qualitative methods to conduct their research.

The position is advertised to the extent of 30 hours/week (75%) for a period of four years, with the position to be filled as soon as possble upon agreement.

Your future tasks

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	You actively collaborate in the area of empirical content, reception and effects research, especially advertising research and/or polical and/or environmental communication.
	You publish your research in international highly-ranked journals.
	You present your research at national and international conferences, meetings, and symposia.
	You actively engage in applying for third-party funded projects.
	You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
	The signing of a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months of employment is expected.
	Contribution to the department administration is expected.


This is part of your personality


	You have obtained a completed MA / Magister degree in Communication Science or a related discipline.
	You have in-depth knowledge of methods of empirical social research, especially quantitative methods and statistical data analysis.
	You are interested in an international research orientation.
	You have obtained didactic competence.
	Ideally, you have experience in research-oriented university teaching.
	Excellent computer literacy
	Excellent command of written and spoken English
	Ability to work in teams and distinct organizational skills


What we offer

Work-life balance: We offer the opportunity to work remote upon agreement (maximum of 50% of working time).

 Inspiring working atmosphere: An internationally-oriented team and department with outstanding research infrastructure and comfortable working environment.

Appreciative team culture: As a team, we regularly meet for exchange during team meetings and a range of team activities (team lunch, team retreat, Christmas party, etc.).

Excellent public transport connections: We offer an attractive workplace in the heart of Vienna which is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & coaching: The University of Vienna offers a wide range of opportunities for internal training as well as enhancement of personal skills.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position to an extent of 75% currently (2024) is € 2.684,10 (based on a full-time equivalent of € 3.578,80) and will be paid 14 times a year for a period of four years (i.e., the duration of the contract). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience.

The employment duration is four years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to four years if the employer does not terminate it within the first twelve months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

It is that easy to apply


	With a letter of intent
	With your scientific curriculum vitae
	With your list of publications and a list of your presentations (if applicable)
	With the PDF of your MA or Magister thesis
	With your transcript of records
	Via our job portal/ Apply now –  button


If you have any content questions, please contact:

Jörg Matthes

joerg.matthes@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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.

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​Application deadline: October 8, 2024

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University of Vienna

50 Faculty of Life Sciences
Startdate: 01.11.2024 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 31.10.2030
Reference no.: 3024

The position is limited to a total of 6 years.

Do you have a strong interest in Systems Biology and the relevance of the Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease? Then come join our team as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Manuela Schmidt, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Vienna, Austria. Our translational research focuses on the molecular underpinnings of painful pathologies in vertebrates and on the dynamics of gut microbiota function in the context of pain.

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future workplace is situated at the Faculty of Life Sciences at the Universitätszentrum Althanstraße (UZA II) where research groups work in the pharmaceutical sciences, nutritional sciences and biology. Research in our workgroup “Systems Biology of Pain” is driven by our motivation to decipher the dynamics of protein networks and host-microbiome interactions underlying vertebrate pain. Methodologically, we combine molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, preclinical mouse models and latest (meta)proteomics techniques. This multidisciplinary approach has enabled us to investigate spatiotemporal proteome dynamics relevant for pain both in mice and humans. Our research lives from our fruitful collaborations with basic researchers, bioinformaticians and clinicians alike facilitating forward and reverse translation of our research results. Importantly, our research highly benefits from innovative methodological expertise and collaboration with the newly established University Vienna – Bruker Center of Excellence for Metaproteomics.

The position holder will work on pain-related dynamics of the proteome and the metaproteome in preclinical mouse models and in clinical projects. Candidates need expert knowledge in biochemistry and proteomics including hands-on expertise in quantitative mass spectrometry and respective data analysis. Candidates having expertise in metaproteomics, pain research or preclinical disease models will be given preference. Above all, we seek a skilled and dedicated person, who enjoys science and shares our passion for research!

Your future tasks:


	Plan and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments on the gut microbiome in mice.
	Investigate the dynamics of host-microbiome interactions in mice and humans.
	Plan and perform (meta)proteomics experiments using quantitative mass spectrometry.
	Analyze (meta)proteomics data.
	Manage and develop research projects and publish acquired results.
	Manage collaborative projects within our research group and with our collaboration partners.
	Teach Bsc and Msc students of pharmacy in lectures and practical courses.
	Supervise research projects of Msc and PhD students.


This is part of your personality:


	Open, collaborative and curious personality
	Pro-active approach and highly motivated and dedicated attitude
	High social and collaborative skills.
	Outstanding ability to work in a team.
	Outstanding ability to work independently and in a self-driven manner.
	Prominent management skills.
	Advanced communication skills, proven ability to communicate with specialists from other fields.
	Highly organized style of work and outstanding ability to document procedures and experiments in detail and in accordance to legal requirements.
	High interest for teaching the next generation of pharmacy students and scientists.


Education and training


	Completed doctoral/PhD studies in medicine, biology, pharmacy or related fields.
	High competence and documented experience in biochemistry. Candidates having experience in pain research or preclinical disease models will be given preference.
	Strong hands-on expertise in quantitative mass spectrometry and respective data analysis using R or Python. Candidates having experience in metaproteomics will be given preference.
	Fluent in English (in speech and writing)


What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours.

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.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 2,376,15 (14 times a year).

Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to diverse personalities the team!

It is that easy to apply:


	With your scientific curriculum vitae, which highlights your exceptional fit to this position.
	With your letter of intent, clearly outlining your motivation for this position
	With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
	With your list of publications
	Doctoral Degree 
	With contact details of persons, who could provide referece letters
	Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Manuela Schmidt

manuela_schmidt@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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.

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Application deadline: 09/27/2024

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Annual gross salary is €42,000 - €46,000.

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

The Faculty of Theology at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the project Jeremiah for the 21st Century.

The Faculty of Theology in the University of Helsinki is searching for Postdoctoral Researcher for a period of 2 years for the Academy of Finland funded research project Jeremiah for the 21st Century (PI: Dr. Miika Tucker) to carry out research connected to:


	The Peshitta version of Jeremiah
	Textual criticism of the Book of Jeremiah


The research will be related to Tucker’s project on the critical editions of Jeremiah for the series Biblia Hebraica Quinta and The Hebrew Bible: A Critical Edition. The project aims at establishing the closest-to-original text of the book of Jeremiah.

The researcher in Jeremiah for the 21st Century will work in close collaboration with the PI. The duties of the researcher include:


	Collation and text-critical analysis of the Peshitta version of Jeremiah, including assessment of the Peshitta readings in comparison with the readings in the Masoretic text and the Septuagint.
	Sharing and processing the textual data on an electronic platform.
	Publishing their analytical findings on the text(s) they study in first-rate journals.
	Teaching and related duties in the Faculty of Theology (5–10%).


Doing research in Jeremiah for the 21st Century will offer a chance for inspiring, creative teamwork in a modern, research-oriented institution in the heart of Helsinki. The researcher will develop their expertise in the field of textual studies of the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament.

Requirements for the position and assessment of qualifications

According to the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, an appointee to the position of postdoctoral researcher shall hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work as well as the teaching skills necessary for the position.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in biblical studies or a related field in ancient/classical philology. The following skills are necessary:


	Excellent skills in Syriac and in Biblical Hebrew
	Good command of ancient Greek
	Experience in the study of textual criticism / textual history of the Hebrew Bible
	Good English language written and oral communication skills.


Skills or experience in any of the following is considered an advantage: knowledge of the textual history of the Septuagint; experience in text-critical work on any ancient document; and experience in Computer Science or Digital Humanities.

What we offer

The position will be filled for 2 years, starting January 2025 at the earliest, and September 2025 at the latest. The salary for the position will be based on level 5 of the job requirement scheme 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 annual gross salary is €42,000 - €46,000. The position will be filled with a six-month trial period.

In Finnish universities, the teaching and research staff (app. 65% of total staff) have a special system regarding the free time equivalent to holiday. They belong to the 1,612 annual working hour system, in which the annual amount of paid holiday is app. 5-6 weeks on average per year.

The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees with their transition to work and life in Finland. For more on the University of Helsinki as an employer, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.

How to apply

The application must be accompanied by the following documents in PDF format:


	A curriculum vitae
	A list of publications.
	Certificate of Ph.D. degree
	A letter of motivation (max. 3 pages), describing the applicant’s research experience, such as activities in the scholarly community, success in obtaining research funding and international research experience (for example academic portfolio)
	A free form report (max 2 pages) on the candidates teaching merits (for example academic portfolio)
	Names and contact details for two references


Further information about academic portfolios is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through SAP Fiori’s Suffeli recruitment portal. The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities.

The closing date for applications is 10th of October 2024 at 23.59 (local Helsinki time).

Further information about the position can be obtained from Academy Research Fellow Miika Tucker (miika.tucker@helsinki.fi). Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from HR Specialist Reeta Korhonen (hr-teoltdk@helsinki.fi).


University of Helsinki

91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science
Startdate: 15.10.2024 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 3075

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your personal sphere of play:

The Division of Microbial Ecology (DoME) at the Centre of Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science is a creative and ambitious team that conducts internationally leading research in the field of microbial ecology.
We are searching for a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise laboratory methods for sequencing based DNA and RNA analysis and bioinformatic methods relevant to the study of microbial ecology (e.g. amplicon sequencing, metagenome and metartranscriptome analysis).

We are looking forward to receiving your application with a cover letter that describes the motivation for the application, a scientific CV (including a full list of publications) and contact information for at least two academic references.

Duration of employment: 4 years

Extent of Employment: 20 hours/week

Your future tasks:

As Postdoctoral Researcher, the candidate will contribute to the human and environmental microbiome focused research at DoME. One of the main tasks will be the development of high throughput, sequencing-based quantitative microbiome profiling methods, as well as implementation and further development of Oxford Nanopore technology (ONT) based long read sequencing workflows. Furthermore, implementation and customization of bioinformatics workflows for the analysis of ONT data are expected.

The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with the team of the Joint Microbiome Facility of the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna (JMF), and support Centre-wide efforts to standardize data curation and analysis workflows. A high level of independence and the publication of the developed workflows in international peer-reviewed journals is expected.

This is part of your profile:

Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree in microbiology, bioinformatics or a related discipline, and previous experience in the analysis of microbiome data. Previous experience with ONT sequencing is preferred. Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization in R, and with using a computational cluster including job scheduling is required. A strong background in environmental microbiology, microbiome research, or microbial ecology of complex is preferred.

A track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals in accordance with the candidates’ career stage is expected.

Very good communication skills in English (written and spoken) are mandatory and communication skills in German are preferred. The ability to work in a team is essential.

What we offer:

Work-Life-Balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are 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.

Internal further training & coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,752,30 (on a full time basis,14 times a year) 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:

Please submit the following documents with your application through our job portal ("Apply now" button):


	Cover letter/Motivation letter
	scientific CV (including a full list of publications)
	Doctoral Degree 
	Contact information for at least two academic references


If you have any questions, please contact:

Michael Wagner  

michael.wagner@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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: 09/27/2024 

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Universiti Utara Malaysia

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World University Rankings 2024401-500^th

Arts and Humanities 2019401+

Business and Economics 2024176-200^th

Computer Science 2024601-800^th

Education 2024201-250^th

Physical Sciences 2024401-500^th

Social Sciences 2024301-400^th

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Quality Education 2024101-200^th

Reduced Inequalities 202472^nd

Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at Universiti Utara Malaysia

Education201–250^th

Business and Economics176–200^th

Computer Science601–800^th

Social Sciences301–400^th

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Arts and Humanities 2019401+

Business and Economics 2024176-200th

Computer Science 2024601-800th

Education 2024201-250th

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Social Sciences 2024301-400th

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Quality Education 2024101-200th

Reduced Inequalities 202472nd

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