20 Postdoctoral Fellowship at Lund University, Scania, Sweden

The post-doctoral fellow will examine how European, and national regulations can be applied to improve water availability and water quality in Sweden. This includes mapping the existing rules for water management in Sweden as well as at EU level. In particular, the post-doctoral fellow will investigate the incorporation of the EU Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (WFD) into Swedish law and the subsequent legal acts related to water management. The post-doctoral fellow will analyse legal possibilities to prioritise and allocate water resources at national level in a more sustainable and equitable way, taking into account the challenges posed by how climate change may affect water availability in the future. This could include investigating the possibilities under existing legislation to create a market for buying and selling water permits, using dynamic permits for water use or reusing treated wastewater. The 2030 Agenda is the framework for sustainable development that the world’s nations have signed to end extreme poverty, reduce inequalities, solve the climate crisis, promote peace and equity and much more. To achieve the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, research has several important roles: to identify challenges and conflicting objectives, contribute to new solutions, generate dialogue and learning between different societal stakeholders and critically analyse the goals. Lund University aspires to be a part of the solution and has therefore initiated a research programme on sustainable development with postdoc fellowships in interdisciplinary projects. The projects will not only constitute platforms for the postdocs’ career development, but also form a basis for national and European applications, and for future environments for excellence and profiling. The programme is also to develop the postdocs’ expertise in teaching and learning in higher education. For more information about the programme, please visit Excellence Programme for Sustainable Development | Sustainability Forum (lu.se)

A 2-year post-doctoral research position in geology under the research topic of planetary geoscience is hereby announced at the Department of Geology, Lund University (LU), Sweden. In the research group that the successful candidate will join we perform research within two main fields of planetary geoscience – impact cratering and shock metamorphism in terrestrial rocks, and studies of the geologic evolution of other solid bodies in the inner Solar System. The dominating overarching topic for research conducted in the group aims to improve our understanding of the collisional history of Earth (the inner Solar System) and the consequences for the biosphere by studying impact craters and their associated deposits. We address research questions under this theme primarily via three different topics; microstructural deformation tied to shock metamorphism in terrestrial impactites, characterization of impact craters (including e.g., geologic mapping and shock barometry), and meteoritics. We also conduct research on martian geologic evolution. The successful candidate will be doing research work that fits broadly within the following project:

The position is placed at the Division of Astrophysics in the Department of Physics to work with Dr David Hobbs on developing science cases for the future GaiaNIR space astrometry mission. The project will focus on determining how well GaiaNIR, combined with Gaia,  can measure the dynamical properties of our Galaxy using astrometry in the Visible and Near Infrared (NIR). The combination of the Gaia and GaiaNIR missions will greatly enhance the astrometric results of common stars allowing for a more detailed analysis of the dynamics of our Galaxy while the GaiaNIR mission will also provide new measurements in the hidden regions of the Galaxy. The Gaia mission is currently in operation and producing results for almost two billion stars in our Galaxy while the GaiaNIR mission is planned to be launched around 2045 and is estimated to observe a further 10 billion stars hidden behind dust in the most dynamically important regions of the Galaxy. This research will support the scientific proposals to the European Space Agency for the GaiaNIR mission which are currently being developed.

The Faculties of Humanities and Theology at Lund University host a research platform, Digital Integration Across Disciplines: Advancing Cultural Heritage Documentation (DIAD), a collaborative initiative between the fields of language documentation and digital archaeology. The research platform has its departmental home at the Centre for Languages and Literature and the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, and also has close ties to the Humanities Lab and the Digital Archaeology Laboratory. The research team, which is made up of around eight colleagues based at the faculties in Lund, develops and implements new principles and techniques for digital documentation of cultural heritage across disciplinary boundaries. The position being advertised plays a central role in the group, focusing on innovative documentation of transient material culture, and contributes to a dynamic research environment characterised by scientific curiosity and excellence.

The post doc will work in an ongoing research project on mapping ecosystem services from urban nature-based solutions. The project is a EU Horizon research project called “Naturescapes” and its goal is to study how the implementation of nature based solutions can create climate resilient, nature positive, and socially just communities. There are multiple university and NGO partners from Europe and Latin America, and the postdoc will have opportunities to interact with a large community of professionals and in case study areas across the world as part of this project. We welcome applicants for a two year post doc position on nature-based solutions focusing on mapping and assessing the ecosystem services NBS provide. The position is based at the Centre of Environmental and Climate sciences. The post doc will be a part of an interdisciplinary research environment with expert knowledge in modelling of ecosystem services, coastal protection, as well as urban planning and policy.

Soft knee joint tissues connect or transmit forces during movement in the body.  Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease where the tissues degenerate, which affects their composition, microstructure and mechanical performance. The position is within a larger project that strives to understand the development of OA, in order to develop tools for better prediction of the onset and progression of osteoarthritis in the knee joint tissues. This position will focus on the role of the subchondral bone and the soft/mineralized tissue interface. The beamline goal for the post-doc specifically is dedicated to X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), with the main aim to develop calibration strategies for 3D XRF measurements.  Self-absorption is a recurrent problem in 3D XRF so many beamline users would benefit from the development of self-absorption correction schemes. This development will be carried out for the study of the mineralized tissue with the scientific goals directly linked to the research questions addressed above, with a focus on understanding the interface between soft and mineralized tissues and the progression of mineralization during development of OA. Specific emphasis is on elucidating the role of different trace elements and links to inflammation.  This employment is at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, but with half of the time spent at the MAX IV laboratory, specifically the NanoMAX beamline.

Lund University hereby announces a vacancy for a two-year position as Postdoc in Digital Cultures with a Specialisation in Digital History. The position is based at the Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences and Division of ALM and Digital Cultures, in close cooperation with the DigitalHistory@Lund platform. The workplace has a multifaceted research environment and Digital Cultures is a subject under construction with a recently appointed professor. The focus is on the societal consequences of digitalisation and its effect on cultural, social, aesthetic and historical transition processes.

A completed doctoral degree or foreign degree deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree. A person qualified for the position as postdoc has completed a doctoral degree in digital cultures or a closely related subject such as media studies, information studies, digital humanities (or equivalent) with specialisations relevant to the position. This requirement must be fulfilled no later than 11 January 2024 and the applicant is responsible for supplementing his/her application within this time with documentation that proves the completion of the doctoral degree. The supplement should be emailed to Assistant head of Department Moa Petersén (for email address see the university’s website: https://www.kultur.lu.se/person/MoaGoysdotter/). The position is a career development post and its purpose is to act as an initial step on a career path. Therefore, the candidate most likely to come into question is one who has completed a doctoral degree after 5 November 2020. If special grounds exist, the degree can have been completed earlier. Special grounds include leave of absence because of illness, parental leave, positions as elected representative in trade union organisations, military service or service/assignments relevant to the subject area. In such cases, certification concerning this is to be submitted in connection with the application.

Lund University Humanities Lab is an interdisciplinary research infrastructure for researchers, teachers and students from across Lund University, additional information can be found here.  The division of Logopedics, Phoniatrics and Audiology is an interdisciplinary research environment with several specializations and a strong clinical anchoring, additional information can be found here. The faculties are now announcing a joint postdoctoral position with a focus on advanced expertise in electrophysiology (EEG), event-related potentials (ERP) and preferably other neuroscientific methods (fNIRS, fMRI). The position includes 50% research at the Faculty of Medicine and 50% service in the Humanities Laboratory with a focus on method development, responsibility for lab facilities, and developing interdisciplinary collaborations.

The research network PREPARE, located at the Department of Laboratory Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine, conducts research on improved preparedness for future pandemics and other health crises. Our research group is interdisciplinary and spans several faculties at Lund University and has expertise in, among other areas, epidemiology, infection medicine, biomedicine, computational science, public health, and public law. Within these areas, we have close collaborations with other universities in Sweden, including Umeå, Stockholm and Halmstad. With our partner universities, we have monthly virtual meetings and we also arrange a biannual workshop fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. We are also part of a national network around epidemiological modeling and collaborate with other researchers both in the Nordics and internationally. Our research relates to several of the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals, including Good health and well-being, where the fight against infectious diseases is particularly mentioned, Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities, and Peace, justice and strong institutions. You can read more about our research in the research portal for Lund University. The research in our group is funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR) and Sweden’s Innovation Agency (Vinnova) as well as with internal grants from Lund University. Funding for this position is generously provided by LMK-stiftelsen (Lars Mikael Karlsson foundation), which supports innovative and cross-border scientific research with the potential to make a real difference. The PREPARE research network comprises approximately 15 employees (including 3 professors, 5 associate professors, 1 senior lecturer, 4 postdocs and 2 doctoral students) at Lund University. As a workplace and being an internationally diverse group, we protect a good working environment with respect and care in our relationships with each other. The research network is led by Jonas Björk, professor of epidemiology at the department of laboratory medicine, and Malin Inghammar, associate professor of infection medicine at the department of clinical sciences in Lund. During the period 2021 – 2023, we have together produced more than 20 articles that have been published in scientific journals. We now aim to further strengthen our group with a postdoctoral fellow in epidemiological modelling.

The Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) coordinates the Strategic Research Area (SRA) “The Middle East in the Contemporary World” (MECW). The research program consists of four research themes: 1) Environment and sustainable development; 2) Security and sustainable peace; 3) Democratization, migration and sustainable socio-economic development; and 4) Religion, identity and culture. For more details about the MECW program: https://www.cmes.lu.se/middle-east-contemporary-world-mecw The postdoctoral position aims to study water security in the Middle East and North Africa region. The region is marked by increasing environmental challenges, population growth, and changing climate patterns, and faces pressing issues related to water security, scarcity and climate change. The overarching objectives are to assess water resources and analyze diplomatic efforts to resolve transboundary water disputes to achieve sustainable resource management practices in the MENA region, particularly addressing areas at risk and potential sources of water stress. The project also aims to explore how these factors affect political and social stability in the region. The research aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular emphasis on Goal 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. 

The Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) coordinates the Strategic Research Area (SRA) “The Middle East in the Contemporary World” (MECW). The research program consists of four research themes: 1) Environment and sustainable development; 2) Security and sustainable peace; 3) Democratization, migration and sustainable socio-economic development; and 4) Religion, identity and culture. For more details about the MECW program: https://www.cmes.lu.se/middle-east-contemporary-world-mecw The postdoctoral position aims to study shifting geopolitical structures and regional power dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa. The MENA region is today witnessing a combination of upheavals, conflicts, and civil wars, but also increasing diplomatic activities and greater cooperation. The increased involvement of China and Russia, changing relationships between Arab countries and Israel as well as competition for regional leadership while the US is disengaging are examples of such changes. The project aims to explore this shifting geopolitical landscape, the ongoing and potential of wider multilateral cooperation initiatives in the MENA region. It will also identify risk and challenges in terms of regional power reconfiguration, political stability, regional security, and cooperation. 

The Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) coordinates the Strategic Research Area (SRA) “The Middle East in the Contemporary World” (MECW). The research program consists of four research themes: 1) Environment and sustainable development; 2) Security and sustainable peace; 3) Democratization, migration and sustainable socio-economic development; and 4) Religion, identity and culture. For more details about the MECW program: https://www.cmes.lu.se/middle-east-contemporary-world-mecw The postdoctoral position will be part of a research project focused on the Middle East and youth in armed conflicts. The conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) since 2011 have resulted in two broad societal changes that challenge the political exclusion of youth: new spaces and institutions have opened up for youth action, allowing young women and men to assume new roles as political and social leaders. The UN Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda (YPS), based on Security Council Resolution 2250, has also been launched. The overarching aim of the project is to examine how, and in which ways, conflict has decreased or increased youth political empowerment in the region. It also explores how broad social and policy changes can be capitalized to ensure that youth are meaningfully contributing to political processes and sustainable peace.  The project will assess youth grassroots political agency in conflict; evaluate the design and implementation of the YPS agenda; compare the YPS and the Women, Peace, Security (WPS) agendas; and evaluate the conditions for empowerment with a specific focus on sustainable peace. The countries of focus of the project are: Iraq, Syria, and Jordan. 

More than a decade has passed since the war in Syria began in 2011. In the midst of this turmoil, a new venture has emerged in the form of the Autonomous Administration of Northern and Eastern Syria (NES), commonly known as Rojava. ECO-Syria is an interdisciplinary project where we study changes in vegetation dynamics and land use/land cover in the Rojava region as well as in neighboring areas, linking these changes to political and socioeconomic factors through spatio-temporal analysis. The Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science and the Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) announce one vacant position as a 2-year postdoctoral fellow with an orientation towards earth observation of land cover and vegetation dynamics, within the above described project. The Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) was established in 2007 to support, coordinate and expand on research at Lund University on the Middle East. CMES coordinates the Strategic Research Area (SRA) “The Middle East in the Contemporary World” (MECW) since 2009. The Strategic Research Area includes more than thirty-five scholars from five different faculties at Lund University. The research program consists of four research themes: 1) Environment and sustainable development; 2) Security and sustainable peace; 3) Democratization, migration and sustainable socio-economic development; and 4) Religion, identity and culture. For more details about the MECW program: https://www.cmes.lu.se/middle-east-contemporary-world-mecw.

 

(18) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral position in Protein NMR Spectroscopy

Deadline : 09.Nov.2023

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You will be working at the Department of Electrical and Information Technology, and primary in the Division of Communications Engineering. The Division has 8 senior researchers and around 20 PhD students, working with wireless communication in a wide sense, with activities spanning from communication theory to channel measurements/modeling and implementation of advanced test beds. Your research will be performed mainly in the context of a large project performing theoretical and experimental research, funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research. An overarching goal of the project is to build and demonstrate the capabilities of fully digital Large Intelligent Surfaces. You will be part of an experienced wireless communication research team, with close ties to other subject areas at the department, forming a unified whole from electromagnetic theory and antennas design to the design of integrated circuits and advanced hardware systems.

Imbalanced weather regimes endanger important soil ecosystem functions, and strategies for climate adaptation and resilience to extreme event are crucial to secure food production and maintain the natural food webs in soils. Because of climate change, Sweden is increasingly likely to experience weather extremes such as summer droughts or heavy rain events. Farm management can enhance or decrease resilience to extreme weather events. Organic farms have been shown to be more resilient against environmental stresses compared to conventionally managed farms, and can, under some conditions, outperform conventional farms under periods of extreme weather, especially under drought. Microorganisms themselves are affected by soil management practices, and microbial functions can be impaired by both agricultural management practice and climate stress. The aim of this BECC (see film about BECC further down) research area funded project is to determine how different farm management types impact the microbial performance and the resilience of different soils to climatic disturbances, especially drought. An important part of drought resilience is mediated via the soil’s organic matter concentrations, and soil organic matter formation and stabilization is strongly controlled by the soil’s microbial community. This project will investigate the influence of farm management type via a set of 30 conventionally or organically managed farms in Scania, and determine soil processes as microbial growth, enzymatic activities, and the soils’ biodiversity and direct characterization of trophic interactions. Combined microscale measurements using microfluidic soil chips, optical microscopy observations and molecular characterization of the soil microbial communities will be used together with bulk analyses of the soils. The postdoc will further be stationed for approximately 3 months of their time at the University of Gothenburg.