Postdoctoral researcher in Information Technolgy with focus Data Mining
Halmstad University, School of Information Technology
This two years full-time employment at the School of Information Technology, with a starting date as soon as possible, is linked to the Department of Intelligent Systems and Digital Design, a dynamic research environment with focus on aware intelligent systems.
The subject expertise in the group is machine learning, data mining, signal analysis, mechatronics and digital service innovation. Mining of sensor data streams and medical records, big data analytics, self-monitoring, and deviation detection are examples of areas of particular interest for us. We have a very good track record of doing research in close collaboration with the Swedish industry and public sector. The department has about 30 MSEK annual research budget, with 13-16 PhD students and about 30 researchers with PhDs. The department hosts the Centre for Applied Intelligent Systems Research (CAISR). The latest annual report for CAISR is available at www.hh.se/caisr.
The PostDoc position is primarily funded by the research project SeMI (Self-Monitoring for Innovation: Meta‑framework for group-based self-monitoring).
The core research question of the SeMI project is “How to construct self‑monitoring systems that use joint-human machine learning to adapt to specific domains, by taking advantage of groups of peers, and ubiquitous streams of data?” In order to answer this question we propose to develop a general meta-framework that can, based on domain-specific input, create tools for group-based self-monitoring for that particular domain. This meta-framework should be capable of learning from streams of data and detecting deviations in an unsupervised fashion, but interactively exploit available expert knowledge in a joint human-machine learning fashion. The unprecedented amount of data accessible today allows ML to focus on more descriptive and explanatory analysis. Users no longer pose well-formulated, concrete questions, but instead require the system to be capable of highlighting interesting aspects such as deviations, anomalies, relations and co-occurrences. We will support continuous learning model, where the training and usage are not easily separated, and the system improves its performance all the time, taking advantage of new data as it arrives.
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Halmstad University, School of Information Technology
This two years full-time employment at the School of Information Technology, with a starting date as soon as possible, is linked to the Department of Intelligent Systems and Digital Design, a dynamic research environment with focus on aware intelligent systems.
The subject expertise in the group is machine learning, data mining, signal analysis, mechatronics and digital service innovation. Mining of sensor data streams and medical records, big data analytics, self-monitoring, and deviation detection are examples of areas of particular interest for us. We have a very good track record of doing research in close collaboration with the Swedish industry and public sector. The department has about 30 MSEK annual research budget, with 13-16 PhD students and about 30 researchers with PhDs. The department hosts the Centre for Applied Intelligent Systems Research (CAISR). The latest annual report for CAISR is available at www.hh.se/caisr.
The PostDoc position is primarily funded by the research project SeMI (Self-Monitoring for Innovation: Meta‑framework for group-based self-monitoring).
The core research question of the SeMI project is “How to construct self‑monitoring systems that use joint-human machine learning to adapt to specific domains, by taking advantage of groups of peers, and ubiquitous streams of data?” In order to answer this question we propose to develop a general meta-framework that can, based on domain-specific input, create tools for group-based self-monitoring for that particular domain. This meta-framework should be capable of learning from streams of data and detecting deviations in an unsupervised fashion, but interactively exploit available expert knowledge in a joint human-machine learning fashion. The unprecedented amount of data accessible today allows ML to focus on more descriptive and explanatory analysis. Users no longer pose well-formulated, concrete questions, but instead require the system to be capable of highlighting interesting aspects such as deviations, anomalies, relations and co-occurrences. We will support continuous learning model, where the training and usage are not easily separated, and the system improves its performance all the time, taking advantage of new data as it arrives.
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Center for Applied Intelligent Systems Research (CAISR) - Högskolan i Halmstad
The Center for Applied Intelligent Systems Research (CAISR), is a research and education center for AI at Halmstad University. The center is funded by the University and the Knowledge Foundation with support from Swedish Industry.
Postdoctoral position in Cognitive / Affective Neuroscience
For a collaboration between Ruhr-University Bochum (Germany) and Donders Institute in Nijmegen (the Netherlands), we invite applications for a three-year postdoctoral fellow position. This position is funded by an Open Research Area grant from the German Research Foundation and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research.
Stressful and emotionally arousing experiences activate hormonal and brain systems that create strong memories. It remains unclear, however, how this strengthening affects the quality of such memories. This project is an interdisciplinary and translational team effort that will conduct human behavioral, pharmacological and neuroimaging studies in combination with mechanistic studies in rodents.
The postdoctoral fellow will perform pharmacological functional-MRI studies involving sophisticated univariate and multivariate analyses of functional neuroimaging data. He or she will be jointly supervised by Oliver Wolf and Erno Hermans, and would work predominantly at Donders Institute in Nijmegen. See https://tinyurl.com/y87nzcbc for details. The deadline for application is December 15.
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For a collaboration between Ruhr-University Bochum (Germany) and Donders Institute in Nijmegen (the Netherlands), we invite applications for a three-year postdoctoral fellow position. This position is funded by an Open Research Area grant from the German Research Foundation and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research.
Stressful and emotionally arousing experiences activate hormonal and brain systems that create strong memories. It remains unclear, however, how this strengthening affects the quality of such memories. This project is an interdisciplinary and translational team effort that will conduct human behavioral, pharmacological and neuroimaging studies in combination with mechanistic studies in rodents.
The postdoctoral fellow will perform pharmacological functional-MRI studies involving sophisticated univariate and multivariate analyses of functional neuroimaging data. He or she will be jointly supervised by Oliver Wolf and Erno Hermans, and would work predominantly at Donders Institute in Nijmegen. See https://tinyurl.com/y87nzcbc for details. The deadline for application is December 15.
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Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Primary Care and Population Sciences
In this position you will be part of a team working on a research programme entitled: “Improving adult health in sub-Saharan Africa through couples-focused interventions for HIV, STIs and diabetes.” The team includes Prof. Lucy Yardley (University of Southampton and University of Bristol) and Prof. Sally Wyke (University of Glasgow). Specifically, you will lead on intervention design using logic models and following the Person-Based Approach to intervention development, undertake comprehensive reviews of the literature, conduct qualitative analyses and liaise regularly with South African partners regarding primary data collection.
You will need to be able to work overseas in rural South Africa for visits of approximately 3 weeks, 2-3 times per year, as part of managing project-related activities with the South African teams engaged in primary data collection. The successful candidate will hold a national passport of a country that is exempt from visas for visits to South Africa of up to 90 days per annum (see here). A full driving licence is highly desirable.
The overall programme aims to explore the value of couples-focused behaviour change strategies for health intervention research and practice in sub-Saharan Africa and is run in partnership between the University of Southampton and two South African institutions: Human Sciences Research Council and University of Cape Town. The position is based at Southampton General Hospital within the Public Health Group in the School of Primary Care and Population Sciences, and is funded by a Global Health Professorship award from the National Institute of Health Research.
You will have a PhD in health psychology or a closely related social science discipline that has included training in health behaviour change. You can demonstrate experience of conducting primary data collection including individual interviews and focus groups, and qualitative analysis. You will possess excellent organisational, communication and computing skills, and must have experience of effectively working as part of a team. Experience of working in intervention development with the behaviour change wheel and / or Person-Based approach is highly desirable.
Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.
Interviews will be held by Skype on 18th December 2018, you will be contacted on 14th December if you are shortlisted for this vacancy with the relevant details of your interview. The position is tenable from 1 February 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. Informal inquiries may be made to Prof. Nuala McGrath via email or telephone: +44 (0)23 81206533
Please can all applicants submit a CV with their application.
Application procedure:
You should submit your completed online application form. The application deadline will be midnight on Thursday 13 December 2018. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1083718LG on all correspondence.
Location: Southampton General Hospital
Salary: £30,395 to £38,460 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 55 months
Closing Date: Thursday 13 December 2018
Interview Date: Tuesday 18 December 2018
Reference: 1083718LG
Depending on experience the position will be appointed at either a Research Fellow, Level 4 - £30,395 - £37,345 per annum or a Senior Research Fellow, Level 5 - £38,460.
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In this position you will be part of a team working on a research programme entitled: “Improving adult health in sub-Saharan Africa through couples-focused interventions for HIV, STIs and diabetes.” The team includes Prof. Lucy Yardley (University of Southampton and University of Bristol) and Prof. Sally Wyke (University of Glasgow). Specifically, you will lead on intervention design using logic models and following the Person-Based Approach to intervention development, undertake comprehensive reviews of the literature, conduct qualitative analyses and liaise regularly with South African partners regarding primary data collection.
You will need to be able to work overseas in rural South Africa for visits of approximately 3 weeks, 2-3 times per year, as part of managing project-related activities with the South African teams engaged in primary data collection. The successful candidate will hold a national passport of a country that is exempt from visas for visits to South Africa of up to 90 days per annum (see here). A full driving licence is highly desirable.
The overall programme aims to explore the value of couples-focused behaviour change strategies for health intervention research and practice in sub-Saharan Africa and is run in partnership between the University of Southampton and two South African institutions: Human Sciences Research Council and University of Cape Town. The position is based at Southampton General Hospital within the Public Health Group in the School of Primary Care and Population Sciences, and is funded by a Global Health Professorship award from the National Institute of Health Research.
You will have a PhD in health psychology or a closely related social science discipline that has included training in health behaviour change. You can demonstrate experience of conducting primary data collection including individual interviews and focus groups, and qualitative analysis. You will possess excellent organisational, communication and computing skills, and must have experience of effectively working as part of a team. Experience of working in intervention development with the behaviour change wheel and / or Person-Based approach is highly desirable.
Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.
Interviews will be held by Skype on 18th December 2018, you will be contacted on 14th December if you are shortlisted for this vacancy with the relevant details of your interview. The position is tenable from 1 February 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. Informal inquiries may be made to Prof. Nuala McGrath via email or telephone: +44 (0)23 81206533
Please can all applicants submit a CV with their application.
Application procedure:
You should submit your completed online application form. The application deadline will be midnight on Thursday 13 December 2018. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1083718LG on all correspondence.
Location: Southampton General Hospital
Salary: £30,395 to £38,460 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 55 months
Closing Date: Thursday 13 December 2018
Interview Date: Tuesday 18 December 2018
Reference: 1083718LG
Depending on experience the position will be appointed at either a Research Fellow, Level 4 - £30,395 - £37,345 per annum or a Senior Research Fellow, Level 5 - £38,460.
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PhD project on “The Role of Rainfall Dynamics in Influencing River Water Quality” James Hutton Institute (Aberdeen, UK) & University of Aberdeen
We invite applicants for a fully-funded PhD project on “The Role of Rainfall Dynamics in Influencing River Water Quality” supervised by Dr. Ina Pohle, Dr. Marc Stutter, Dr. Mark Wilkinson (James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, UK) and Dr. Josie Geris (University of Aberdeen).
The project aims at a better understanding of the atmospheric controls on (changes in) water quality dynamics as a prerequisite for water quality assessments. Details on the project and the application process can be found here https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=102105.
The application deadline is January 4th 2019.
Dr. Ina Pohle
Water Resources Model Developer
Environmental and Biochemical Sciences
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We invite applicants for a fully-funded PhD project on “The Role of Rainfall Dynamics in Influencing River Water Quality” supervised by Dr. Ina Pohle, Dr. Marc Stutter, Dr. Mark Wilkinson (James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, UK) and Dr. Josie Geris (University of Aberdeen).
The project aims at a better understanding of the atmospheric controls on (changes in) water quality dynamics as a prerequisite for water quality assessments. Details on the project and the application process can be found here https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=102105.
The application deadline is January 4th 2019.
Dr. Ina Pohle
Water Resources Model Developer
Environmental and Biochemical Sciences
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Post-doc and Research Assistant positions in Neuromorphic Computing
We have several positions available within our lab at National University Singapore for Post-docs and Research Assistants. Please find the advertisement below, or the online version at this link https://www.garrickorchard.com/hiring
Best,
Garrick
Post-doc and Research Assistant openings in Embedded Neuromorphic Computing:
We have several openings available at National University of Singapore within Temasek Labs and the Singapore Institute for Neurotechnology (SINAPSE).
The lab focuses on bio-inspired sensing and computation. We leverage exciting technologies including silicon retina sensors and neural processors such as the Spiking Neural Network architecture (SpiNNaker) and IBM's TrueNorth to build bio-inspired embedded sensory systems for autonomous vehicles and remote sensing applications.
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar
Strong programming skills
Record of publication
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
Preference will be given to candidates with background in programming, embedded hardware, computer vision, and neuromorphic engineering
Research Assistant
Required Qualifications:
A degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar
Strong programming skills
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
Preference will be given to candidates with background in programming, embedded hardware, computer vision, and neuromorphic engineering
How to apply
Interested applicants should contact garrickorchard@gmail.com with a CV for more information regarding the research programs and positions. Positions will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
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We have several positions available within our lab at National University Singapore for Post-docs and Research Assistants. Please find the advertisement below, or the online version at this link https://www.garrickorchard.com/hiring
Best,
Garrick
Post-doc and Research Assistant openings in Embedded Neuromorphic Computing:
We have several openings available at National University of Singapore within Temasek Labs and the Singapore Institute for Neurotechnology (SINAPSE).
The lab focuses on bio-inspired sensing and computation. We leverage exciting technologies including silicon retina sensors and neural processors such as the Spiking Neural Network architecture (SpiNNaker) and IBM's TrueNorth to build bio-inspired embedded sensory systems for autonomous vehicles and remote sensing applications.
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar
Strong programming skills
Record of publication
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
Preference will be given to candidates with background in programming, embedded hardware, computer vision, and neuromorphic engineering
Research Assistant
Required Qualifications:
A degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar
Strong programming skills
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
Preference will be given to candidates with background in programming, embedded hardware, computer vision, and neuromorphic engineering
How to apply
Interested applicants should contact garrickorchard@gmail.com with a CV for more information regarding the research programs and positions. Positions will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
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Junior research scientist position at Inria, France
The Biovision team from Inria Sophia Antipolis Méditerranée invites applications for a junior research scientist position (permanent research position without teaching duty). The goal of the Biovision team is to investigate new solutions to help vision impaired people, through fundamental research as well as innovative technological developments.
We strongly encourage highly qualified candidates in the field of computational neuroscience and vision science with a strong interest in low vision. Candidates will have to apply to the Inria's 2019 recruiting campaign starting in February. The application, about 15-20 pages long, includes a summary of past research and future projects, and can be in English. Short-listing decision of candidates is due by end of March 2019. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an oral presentation by beginning of May. Final hiring decisions will be made in June.
The candidates are strongly advised to contact *as soon as possible* the faculty members of the group (bruno.cessac@inria.fr and pierre.kornprobst@inria.fr) and to provide a CV, significant published papers and a preliminary research project explaining how you would integrate the team (research goals, PhD supervision, collaborations, fundings).
For more information:
- Inria: Inria, the French research institute for computer science, promotes scientific excellence and technology transfer to maximise its impact. It employs 2,400 people. Its 200 agile project teams, generally with academic partners, involve more than 3,000 scientists in meeting the challenges of computer science and mathematics, often at the interface of other disciplines.
- Biovision: http://www-sop.inria.fr/biovision
- Recruiting campaign:
https://www.inria.fr/en/institute/recruitment/join-us/working-as-a-researcher-at-inria
https://www.inria.fr/en/institute/recruitment/offers/young-graduate-scientist/competitive-selection-crcn
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The Biovision team from Inria Sophia Antipolis Méditerranée invites applications for a junior research scientist position (permanent research position without teaching duty). The goal of the Biovision team is to investigate new solutions to help vision impaired people, through fundamental research as well as innovative technological developments.
We strongly encourage highly qualified candidates in the field of computational neuroscience and vision science with a strong interest in low vision. Candidates will have to apply to the Inria's 2019 recruiting campaign starting in February. The application, about 15-20 pages long, includes a summary of past research and future projects, and can be in English. Short-listing decision of candidates is due by end of March 2019. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an oral presentation by beginning of May. Final hiring decisions will be made in June.
The candidates are strongly advised to contact *as soon as possible* the faculty members of the group (bruno.cessac@inria.fr and pierre.kornprobst@inria.fr) and to provide a CV, significant published papers and a preliminary research project explaining how you would integrate the team (research goals, PhD supervision, collaborations, fundings).
For more information:
- Inria: Inria, the French research institute for computer science, promotes scientific excellence and technology transfer to maximise its impact. It employs 2,400 people. Its 200 agile project teams, generally with academic partners, involve more than 3,000 scientists in meeting the challenges of computer science and mathematics, often at the interface of other disciplines.
- Biovision: http://www-sop.inria.fr/biovision
- Recruiting campaign:
https://www.inria.fr/en/institute/recruitment/join-us/working-as-a-researcher-at-inria
https://www.inria.fr/en/institute/recruitment/offers/young-graduate-scientist/competitive-selection-crcn
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www.inria.fr
Centre Inria Sophia Antipolis - Méditerranée
Le centre de recherche Inria Sophia Antipolis - Méditerranée a été créé en 1983. Sa dynamique s'inscrit dans le développement du site de Sophia Antipolis à Nice, avec Université Côte d'Azur. Il est également implanté à Montpellier, où il accompagne le développement…
The Master program "Neural Information Processing - Computational
Neuroscience" covers theoretical and computational aspects of neuroscience.
Faculty include:
Peter Dayan, Matthias Bethge, Zhaoping Li, Martin Giese, Alexander
Ecker, Philipp Berens, Fabian Sinz, Anna Levina and many more!
Students obtain extensive training in computational modeling of neural
systems, machine learning data analysis and neuroscience. While the
first year is dedicated to course work at the graduate level, the second
year provides hands-on research experience in leading labs in lab
rotations and during thesis work. After finishing the Master program,
students can smoothly transition to our PhD program and continue their
research.
The program provides research-oriented training in a wide spectrum of
basic computational neuroscience topics with different options:
machine learning for neuroscience and neural data analysis
models of neural dynamics and coding
motor control, rehabilitation robotics and brain-computer interfaces
systems neuroscience and neurophysiology
data science, bioinformatics and programming
behaviour and cognition
The deadline for applications is January, 15th (written documents must
be in Tübingen).
For more information please visit:
https://www.bccn-tuebingen.de/education/master-of-science-neural-information-processing.html
Please forward to interested students at the BSc level.
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Neuroscience" covers theoretical and computational aspects of neuroscience.
Faculty include:
Peter Dayan, Matthias Bethge, Zhaoping Li, Martin Giese, Alexander
Ecker, Philipp Berens, Fabian Sinz, Anna Levina and many more!
Students obtain extensive training in computational modeling of neural
systems, machine learning data analysis and neuroscience. While the
first year is dedicated to course work at the graduate level, the second
year provides hands-on research experience in leading labs in lab
rotations and during thesis work. After finishing the Master program,
students can smoothly transition to our PhD program and continue their
research.
The program provides research-oriented training in a wide spectrum of
basic computational neuroscience topics with different options:
machine learning for neuroscience and neural data analysis
models of neural dynamics and coding
motor control, rehabilitation robotics and brain-computer interfaces
systems neuroscience and neurophysiology
data science, bioinformatics and programming
behaviour and cognition
The deadline for applications is January, 15th (written documents must
be in Tübingen).
For more information please visit:
https://www.bccn-tuebingen.de/education/master-of-science-neural-information-processing.html
Please forward to interested students at the BSc level.
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Ph.D. of Nanoengineering,
The Ph.D. program in Nanoengineering features coursework, laboratory rotations and extensive dissertation research involving engineering at the nanoscale. It is designed for students with a strong academic track record who seek advanced-level education and training to pursue careers in academia, industrial or government organization that utilize nanotechnology. Students will have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following research areas: nanobiology, nanomaterials, nanometrology, nanobioelectronics, nanoenergy, and computational nanotechnology.
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The Ph.D. program in Nanoengineering features coursework, laboratory rotations and extensive dissertation research involving engineering at the nanoscale. It is designed for students with a strong academic track record who seek advanced-level education and training to pursue careers in academia, industrial or government organization that utilize nanotechnology. Students will have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following research areas: nanobiology, nanomaterials, nanometrology, nanobioelectronics, nanoenergy, and computational nanotechnology.
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Post-doctoral position at Columbia University
The Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Lab at Columbia University (PI: Kevin Ochsner) has an opening for 1-2 postdoctoral researchers, to begin Summer or Fall 2019.
The postdoc will have the opportunity to work on two federally-funded programs of research using combination of fMRI, behavioral and advanced analytic methods to examine the relationships between brain networks, health-relevant affective and social behaviors measured in the lab and in everyday life, and one’s status in real-world social networks.
To fill this position we seek an innovative, accomplished scholar with a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related field with a strong background in the design and analysis of behavioral and fMRI experiments, skills in computational modeling of behavior, cognition, and brain activity, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Kevin Ochsner (ko2132@columbia.edu) with a statement of interest (maximum: 1 page), a CV and 2-3 letters of reference.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Kevin N. Ochsner
Professor of Psychology
Columbia University
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The Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Lab at Columbia University (PI: Kevin Ochsner) has an opening for 1-2 postdoctoral researchers, to begin Summer or Fall 2019.
The postdoc will have the opportunity to work on two federally-funded programs of research using combination of fMRI, behavioral and advanced analytic methods to examine the relationships between brain networks, health-relevant affective and social behaviors measured in the lab and in everyday life, and one’s status in real-world social networks.
To fill this position we seek an innovative, accomplished scholar with a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related field with a strong background in the design and analysis of behavioral and fMRI experiments, skills in computational modeling of behavior, cognition, and brain activity, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Kevin Ochsner (ko2132@columbia.edu) with a statement of interest (maximum: 1 page), a CV and 2-3 letters of reference.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Kevin N. Ochsner
Professor of Psychology
Columbia University
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Postdocs and Research fellows for combining probabilistic programming, simulators and interactive AI
We are looking for outstanding postdoctoral researchers and research fellows to work for a new exciting project in the crossroads of probabilistic programming, simulator-based inference and user interfaces. You will have an opportunity to work with top research groups in Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence, including both Aalto University and at the University of Helsinki and to cooperate with several industry partners.
The topics for which we are recruiting are
- Machine learning for simulator-based inference
- Intelligent user interfaces and techniques for interacting with AI
- Interactive workflow support for probabilistic programming based modeling, Aalto University / University of Helsinki
Find the full descriptions here: https://www.hiit.fi/calls/postdoc-and-research-fellow-postions-autumn-2018/
Apply by 29.11.
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We are looking for outstanding postdoctoral researchers and research fellows to work for a new exciting project in the crossroads of probabilistic programming, simulator-based inference and user interfaces. You will have an opportunity to work with top research groups in Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence, including both Aalto University and at the University of Helsinki and to cooperate with several industry partners.
The topics for which we are recruiting are
- Machine learning for simulator-based inference
- Intelligent user interfaces and techniques for interacting with AI
- Interactive workflow support for probabilistic programming based modeling, Aalto University / University of Helsinki
Find the full descriptions here: https://www.hiit.fi/calls/postdoc-and-research-fellow-postions-autumn-2018/
Apply by 29.11.
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Helsinki Institute for Information Technology | HIIT
Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Fellow Positions in ICT (Helsinki, Finland)
Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Fellow Positions in ICT (Helsinki, Finland)
Aalto University and the University of Helsinki are looking for Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Fellows in the following areas of ICT, including:
artificial intelligence…
Aalto University and the University of Helsinki are looking for Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Fellows in the following areas of ICT, including:
artificial intelligence…
Postdoctoral Researcher in Mathematical Demography at the University of Amsterdam
A postdoctoral researcher position is available with Prof Hal Caswell, in the Theoretical Ecology Research Group, which is part of the Department of Theoretical and Computational Ecology within the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The Theoretical Ecology Group currently comprises 2 professors, one assistant professor, 1 post-doc, and 4 PhD students. It has active research programs in structured population modelling, resource-consumer interactions, epidemiology, demography, and evolutionary and eco-evolutionary theory.
This postdoctoral position is part of the research program The Formal Demography of Kinship and Family (FORMKIN), which is funded by a European Research Council Advanced Grant to Prof Hal Caswell. The overall goal of FORMKIN is to develop and apply a matrix analytic model for kinship demography, which will compute the kinship network implied by schedules of mortality and fertility. It will develop this theory at the levels of the individual, the cohort, and the population. The models will be applied to comparisons of countries, regions, socioeconomic groups, and historical periods.
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A postdoctoral researcher position is available with Prof Hal Caswell, in the Theoretical Ecology Research Group, which is part of the Department of Theoretical and Computational Ecology within the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The Theoretical Ecology Group currently comprises 2 professors, one assistant professor, 1 post-doc, and 4 PhD students. It has active research programs in structured population modelling, resource-consumer interactions, epidemiology, demography, and evolutionary and eco-evolutionary theory.
This postdoctoral position is part of the research program The Formal Demography of Kinship and Family (FORMKIN), which is funded by a European Research Council Advanced Grant to Prof Hal Caswell. The overall goal of FORMKIN is to develop and apply a matrix analytic model for kinship demography, which will compute the kinship network implied by schedules of mortality and fertility. It will develop this theory at the levels of the individual, the cohort, and the population. The models will be applied to comparisons of countries, regions, socioeconomic groups, and historical periods.
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European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) Midterm Conference in Law & Economics 2019
Dear all,
The Institute of Law and Economics (ILE), Faculty of Law, University of Hamburg, is hosting the annual
European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) Midterm Conference in Law & Economics on 14-16 February 2019 in Hamburg.
We invite scholars in the field of Law & Economics to present their research at the academic conference on 15 February 2019.
Further information can be found in the attached Call for Papers.
Deadline for submitting abstracts or papers is 15 December 2018 to mtm19info@emle.org
Please forward the Call as appropriate.
Best regards,
Janina
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Janina Satzer
Head of Coordination ILE
Institute of Law and Economics
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Dear all,
The Institute of Law and Economics (ILE), Faculty of Law, University of Hamburg, is hosting the annual
European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) Midterm Conference in Law & Economics on 14-16 February 2019 in Hamburg.
We invite scholars in the field of Law & Economics to present their research at the academic conference on 15 February 2019.
Further information can be found in the attached Call for Papers.
Deadline for submitting abstracts or papers is 15 December 2018 to mtm19info@emle.org
Please forward the Call as appropriate.
Best regards,
Janina
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Janina Satzer
Head of Coordination ILE
Institute of Law and Economics
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Postdoc position in Applied Machine Learning at Frederick Research Center, Cyprus
The Frederick Research Center invites applications for one (1) postdoctoral position within the research topics of machine learning applied to web & mobile computing challenges. This position is part of the project “EnterCY: Enhancing Tourist Experience in Cyprus” funded by the national Research Promotion Foundation (RPF).
The EnterCY project aims at developing an integrated web and mobile platform for enhancing the experience of tourists in Cyprus by utilizing cutting-edge technologies including machine learning, virtual and augmented reality, big data management and mobile computing. Its consortium is composed of nine (9) partners from different sectors (i.e., academia, government, industry and tourism-related associations).
The successful applicant will perform research on intelligent data analysis and the development of machine learning techniques for applied problems in the area of web and mobile computing, under the supervision of Dr. Harris Papadopoulos (http://staff.frederick.ac.cy/com.ph/) and Dr. Andreas Konstantinidis (http://mdl.frederick.ac.cy/Profile/akonst/). As part of this multi-disciplinary project, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to closely collaborate with researchers from a multitude of ICT-related domains, as well as various other domains including cultural heritage, tourism, cognitive psychology, 3D modeling and virtualization.
This is a three (3) year postdoc position (renewable) starting around January 2019 with an entry-level salary of 1800-2500 EUR depending on experience and qualifications.
Applications should include:
- a short (up to one page) research statement;
- current extended Curriculum Vitae;
- the candidate’s top 3 publications;
- a list of publications and
- the names and contact details for two (2) referees.
The applications and any inquiries should be sent to: com.ca@frederick.ac.cy, with subject "Post-doc application".
Applications will be continuously evaluated upon reception.
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The Frederick Research Center invites applications for one (1) postdoctoral position within the research topics of machine learning applied to web & mobile computing challenges. This position is part of the project “EnterCY: Enhancing Tourist Experience in Cyprus” funded by the national Research Promotion Foundation (RPF).
The EnterCY project aims at developing an integrated web and mobile platform for enhancing the experience of tourists in Cyprus by utilizing cutting-edge technologies including machine learning, virtual and augmented reality, big data management and mobile computing. Its consortium is composed of nine (9) partners from different sectors (i.e., academia, government, industry and tourism-related associations).
The successful applicant will perform research on intelligent data analysis and the development of machine learning techniques for applied problems in the area of web and mobile computing, under the supervision of Dr. Harris Papadopoulos (http://staff.frederick.ac.cy/com.ph/) and Dr. Andreas Konstantinidis (http://mdl.frederick.ac.cy/Profile/akonst/). As part of this multi-disciplinary project, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to closely collaborate with researchers from a multitude of ICT-related domains, as well as various other domains including cultural heritage, tourism, cognitive psychology, 3D modeling and virtualization.
This is a three (3) year postdoc position (renewable) starting around January 2019 with an entry-level salary of 1800-2500 EUR depending on experience and qualifications.
Applications should include:
- a short (up to one page) research statement;
- current extended Curriculum Vitae;
- the candidate’s top 3 publications;
- a list of publications and
- the names and contact details for two (2) referees.
The applications and any inquiries should be sent to: com.ca@frederick.ac.cy, with subject "Post-doc application".
Applications will be continuously evaluated upon reception.
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FU - Harris Papadopoulos
Open Position: PhD-Student with strong background in Polymer Synthesis!
Highly motivated Master Students (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, tissue engineering or similar) with a clear focus on Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering are encouraged to apply any time!
Please note that poorly written, obscure, and mass-mailed applications cannot be considered.
We are a young and small group with yet low reputation. We thus can't offer you a big name, but we guarantee solid support and guidance as well as intense, advancing scientific discussions when needed during your Master or PhD thesis in a highly motivating, inspiring, helpful and encouraging environment.
Currently we are particularly looking for highly motivated Master Students with a background in Polymer Science. We offer a 2-3 months research internships focusing on surface/protein interactions (proteomics) or surface engineering for cell culture applications. Ideally, the candidate joins our team afterwards for his/her Master Thesis and in case of approval also the PhD thesis.
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Highly motivated Master Students (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, tissue engineering or similar) with a clear focus on Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering are encouraged to apply any time!
Please note that poorly written, obscure, and mass-mailed applications cannot be considered.
We are a young and small group with yet low reputation. We thus can't offer you a big name, but we guarantee solid support and guidance as well as intense, advancing scientific discussions when needed during your Master or PhD thesis in a highly motivating, inspiring, helpful and encouraging environment.
Currently we are particularly looking for highly motivated Master Students with a background in Polymer Science. We offer a 2-3 months research internships focusing on surface/protein interactions (proteomics) or surface engineering for cell culture applications. Ideally, the candidate joins our team afterwards for his/her Master Thesis and in case of approval also the PhD thesis.
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2 POST-DOC Positions in Lisbon
One (+1) new
Post-Doc position just opened at the Biomedical Neuroscience Lab (https://dpratalab.wordpress.com/), in Lisbon.
Expertise in fMRI (most preferred), eye-tracking, SCR and/or EEG required.
Please apply and divulge. We look forward to welcoming you!:
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=106522
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One (+1) new
Post-Doc position just opened at the Biomedical Neuroscience Lab (https://dpratalab.wordpress.com/), in Lisbon.
Expertise in fMRI (most preferred), eye-tracking, SCR and/or EEG required.
Please apply and divulge. We look forward to welcoming you!:
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=106522
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Biomedical Neuroscience Lab (Diana Prata's Lab)
We apply pharmaco-psychophysiological techniques to study the biological basis of social human behaviour and mental illness
International Brain Laboratory postdoctoral position at UCL
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the International Brain Laboratory in order to probe the links between activity in neural circuits and behaviour.
The project will be co-supervised by Michael Hausser and Matteo Carandini, and involves using ‘Neuropixels’ probes (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/neuropixels) to make massively parallel recordings from large populations of neurons in the brains of awake behaving mice.
The successful applicant will join a thriving international collaboration (http://www.internationalbrainlab.com) which aims to understand the neural circuit basis of decisionmaking in the mouse. Neuropixels recordings will be integrated with other techniques such as two-photon microscopy, two-photon optogenetics, and behavioral paradigms in virtual reality. The post will be based at UCL, but opportunities exist for collaborations with experimental and theoretical colleagues across the 21 labs in 6 countries which comprise the International Brain Laboratory.
The successful candidate will be expected to take a leading role in all aspects of the project, from designing and performing experiments, developing technical advances, performing data analysis and presenting the results.
The post is funded for 2 years in the first instance and is available immediately.
You should apply for this post (Ref #: 1767183) through UCL's online recruitment website, www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs. Closing date for applications is Monday 3 December 2018.
For informal inquiries please contact Michael Hausser (m.hausser@ucl.ac.uk) or Matteo Carandini (m.carandini@ucl.ac.uk).
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We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the International Brain Laboratory in order to probe the links between activity in neural circuits and behaviour.
The project will be co-supervised by Michael Hausser and Matteo Carandini, and involves using ‘Neuropixels’ probes (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/neuropixels) to make massively parallel recordings from large populations of neurons in the brains of awake behaving mice.
The successful applicant will join a thriving international collaboration (http://www.internationalbrainlab.com) which aims to understand the neural circuit basis of decisionmaking in the mouse. Neuropixels recordings will be integrated with other techniques such as two-photon microscopy, two-photon optogenetics, and behavioral paradigms in virtual reality. The post will be based at UCL, but opportunities exist for collaborations with experimental and theoretical colleagues across the 21 labs in 6 countries which comprise the International Brain Laboratory.
The successful candidate will be expected to take a leading role in all aspects of the project, from designing and performing experiments, developing technical advances, performing data analysis and presenting the results.
The post is funded for 2 years in the first instance and is available immediately.
You should apply for this post (Ref #: 1767183) through UCL's online recruitment website, www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs. Closing date for applications is Monday 3 December 2018.
For informal inquiries please contact Michael Hausser (m.hausser@ucl.ac.uk) or Matteo Carandini (m.carandini@ucl.ac.uk).
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Neuropixels
Neuropixels probes are next-generation electrodes that record the activity of hundreds of neurons in the brain.
Post Doc Researcher: ML for Software Engineering
Microsoft Research Cambridge (UK) is looking for exceptional PostDoc candidates in deep learning research for programs and software engineering. Microsoft AI and Research works with the world's best researchers, moving with the current of technology as it rapidly evolves. Together we share the motivation to seek innovative solutions to the world's toughest challenges and improve the lives of people everywhere.
The successful applicant will be expected to work on learning from program source code, enabling new applications in processing programs, source code and other software engineering artefacts that lead to practical software engineering tools. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive ambitious research while collaborating with product teams in one of the largest software companies in the world.
The Microsoft Research Cambridge (UK) lab hosts over 130 full-time researchers and engineers who collaboratively pursue research on machine learning, systems and networking, programming languages, synthetic biology, medical imaging and human experience and design.
The application should include a curriculum vitae (CV), three referees, and a research statement (approximately 2-4 pages) which takes into account the unique opportunities provided by the Microsoft Research environment.
Post Doc Researcher – 2 years fixed term contract.
There is no closing deadline for this post. The post will be filled once suitable candidates are found so if you are interested please apply as soon as possible.
Further information is available at the following websites or contact Miltos Allamanis (miallama ( at ) microsoft.com):
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/552924/Post-Doc-Researcher-ML-for-Software-Engineering
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Microsoft Research Cambridge (UK) is looking for exceptional PostDoc candidates in deep learning research for programs and software engineering. Microsoft AI and Research works with the world's best researchers, moving with the current of technology as it rapidly evolves. Together we share the motivation to seek innovative solutions to the world's toughest challenges and improve the lives of people everywhere.
The successful applicant will be expected to work on learning from program source code, enabling new applications in processing programs, source code and other software engineering artefacts that lead to practical software engineering tools. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive ambitious research while collaborating with product teams in one of the largest software companies in the world.
The Microsoft Research Cambridge (UK) lab hosts over 130 full-time researchers and engineers who collaboratively pursue research on machine learning, systems and networking, programming languages, synthetic biology, medical imaging and human experience and design.
The application should include a curriculum vitae (CV), three referees, and a research statement (approximately 2-4 pages) which takes into account the unique opportunities provided by the Microsoft Research environment.
Post Doc Researcher – 2 years fixed term contract.
There is no closing deadline for this post. The post will be filled once suitable candidates are found so if you are interested please apply as soon as possible.
Further information is available at the following websites or contact Miltos Allamanis (miallama ( at ) microsoft.com):
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/552924/Post-Doc-Researcher-ML-for-Software-Engineering
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3 year postdoctoral position in ML X Astrophysics in Flatiron Institute, NYC
Dear all,
Here is an advertisement for 3 year postdoctoral positions with full autonomy in Flatiron Institute, NYC. Postdocs are encouraged to drive their own research agenda, and collaborate with scientists, mathematicians and computer scientists both within the Institute and with surrounding universities.
Deadline is December 1!
The full ad is here:
https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/simonsfoundationcareers/job/162-Fifth-Avenue/Flatiron-Research-Fellow--Machine-Learning---Statistics--CCA_R0000219-1
Shirley
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Shirley Ho, shirleyho@flatironinstitute.org
Group Leader, Cosmology X Data Science
Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA), Flatiron Institute
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/team/shirley-ho/
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Dear all,
Here is an advertisement for 3 year postdoctoral positions with full autonomy in Flatiron Institute, NYC. Postdocs are encouraged to drive their own research agenda, and collaborate with scientists, mathematicians and computer scientists both within the Institute and with surrounding universities.
Deadline is December 1!
The full ad is here:
https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/simonsfoundationcareers/job/162-Fifth-Avenue/Flatiron-Research-Fellow--Machine-Learning---Statistics--CCA_R0000219-1
Shirley
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Shirley Ho, shirleyho@flatironinstitute.org
Group Leader, Cosmology X Data Science
Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA), Flatiron Institute
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/team/shirley-ho/
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PhD Position in Infrastructure Studies+STS at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The Department of Science & Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) invites applications for an incoming Ph.D. student with interests in the intersections of STS, particularly non-Anglo STS (e.g. Latin American or African STS), and infrastructure studies. Students interested in infrastructures and design, queer/crip/feminist theories, and research into legacy and impact of mega-events are particularly encouraged to apply.
The incoming student will receive funding for one year under the supervision of Dr. Raquel Velho, Assistant Professor of Science and Technology Studies. Among the student's responsibilities will be assisting Dr. Velho in her research project on the infrastructural impact of mega-events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, including the possibility of accompanying her to complete fieldwork in one of many sites (London, Rio de Janeiro, Atlanta). The student will also collaborate in the generation of publications and grant applications; mentor the department’s undergraduate students in the Design, Innovation, and Society and Science and Technology Studies majors; and pursue their own independent research.
The incoming student will be fully funded for one year, which includes tuition, a stipend for one academic year, and funding for one summer. There is the possibility for this to be extended, contingent upon funding. The student will also have the opportunity to fund the remainder of their graduate education through internal and external grant funding, Fellowships, or through Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant positions within the Department of Science & Technology Studies which also cover full tuition and offer a competitive stipend.
Interested students must apply directly to the Ph.D. program in STS, and in their application letter should (1) demonstrate their fit for the RPI STS program, including alignment with faculty research and departmental culture, and (2) indicate their interest and appropriateness for the Infrastructure Studies funding line. For questions about the position and its related research project, please contact Dr. Velho at velhor@rpi.edu. For further questions about the Ph.D. program in STS, please contact the Graduate Program Director, Dr. Atsushi Akera, at akeraa@rpi.edu. Additional information about the Ph.D. program in STS can be found at http://www.sts.rpi.edu/pl/graduate-curriculum-s20
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The Department of Science & Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) invites applications for an incoming Ph.D. student with interests in the intersections of STS, particularly non-Anglo STS (e.g. Latin American or African STS), and infrastructure studies. Students interested in infrastructures and design, queer/crip/feminist theories, and research into legacy and impact of mega-events are particularly encouraged to apply.
The incoming student will receive funding for one year under the supervision of Dr. Raquel Velho, Assistant Professor of Science and Technology Studies. Among the student's responsibilities will be assisting Dr. Velho in her research project on the infrastructural impact of mega-events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, including the possibility of accompanying her to complete fieldwork in one of many sites (London, Rio de Janeiro, Atlanta). The student will also collaborate in the generation of publications and grant applications; mentor the department’s undergraduate students in the Design, Innovation, and Society and Science and Technology Studies majors; and pursue their own independent research.
The incoming student will be fully funded for one year, which includes tuition, a stipend for one academic year, and funding for one summer. There is the possibility for this to be extended, contingent upon funding. The student will also have the opportunity to fund the remainder of their graduate education through internal and external grant funding, Fellowships, or through Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant positions within the Department of Science & Technology Studies which also cover full tuition and offer a competitive stipend.
Interested students must apply directly to the Ph.D. program in STS, and in their application letter should (1) demonstrate their fit for the RPI STS program, including alignment with faculty research and departmental culture, and (2) indicate their interest and appropriateness for the Infrastructure Studies funding line. For questions about the position and its related research project, please contact Dr. Velho at velhor@rpi.edu. For further questions about the Ph.D. program in STS, please contact the Graduate Program Director, Dr. Atsushi Akera, at akeraa@rpi.edu. Additional information about the Ph.D. program in STS can be found at http://www.sts.rpi.edu/pl/graduate-curriculum-s20
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Doctoral Researcher at WZB
The WZB Berlin Social Science Center, Research Group “Health and Social Inequality” (headed by Dr. Jan Paul Heisig), invites applications for two positions as Doctoral Researcher (65% of the regular working hours; currently 25.35 hrs/week) for four years, preferably starting in April 2019.
The research group seeks to understand the interplay of social inequalities in health, education, and labor market attainment from a life course perspective, with a strong focus on the emergence of inequalities during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.
Particular attention will be paid to the moderating role of public policies and of meso-level contexts such as school environments. These goals will be pursued primarily through theoretically informed quantitative empirical studies using a variety of German and international data sources. Further information about the goals of the group can be found here.
Tasks
Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the work of the group through intellectual exchange, the development and implementation of independent and collaborative research projects, the presentation of their work at conferences and workshops, and the publication of results, preferably in peer-reviewed English-language journals. Further qualification towards a doctoral degree is highly welcome.
Requirements
Excellent academic credentials (master’s degree or equivalent) in sociology or another social science (public health, education, economics). Applicants who have not completed their master’s degree by the time of the application should include a statement from their supervisor confirming the expected date of graduation
Very good knowledge of quantitative research methods, including techniques of data processing and statistical data analysis (strong preference for Stata and/or R); experience with complex data structures (e.g., multilevel/longitudinal data) is a plus
Good knowledge of theories and current empirical research on social inequalities in at least one domain relevant to the research program of the group (health, education, labor markets) Strong interest in the research agenda of the group and willingness to write a dissertation related to it
Excellent English language skills in speech and writing (knowledge of German is not required)
Remuneration:
Salary group EG 13 TVöD (in accordance with German public service collective agreement).
Application materials
Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV, sketch of a research idea related to the program of the group (1-2 two pages), work sample (seminar paper or thesis), bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates, and official transcripts of coursework.
Applications should only be submitted electronically as a single PDF file and no later than December 15, 2018, to Dr. Jan Paul Heisig WZB, Berlin Social Science Center, (sek-aam@wzb.eu).
Further enquiries should be made by email to Jan Heisig.
Deadline to apply is 15 December.
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The WZB Berlin Social Science Center, Research Group “Health and Social Inequality” (headed by Dr. Jan Paul Heisig), invites applications for two positions as Doctoral Researcher (65% of the regular working hours; currently 25.35 hrs/week) for four years, preferably starting in April 2019.
The research group seeks to understand the interplay of social inequalities in health, education, and labor market attainment from a life course perspective, with a strong focus on the emergence of inequalities during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.
Particular attention will be paid to the moderating role of public policies and of meso-level contexts such as school environments. These goals will be pursued primarily through theoretically informed quantitative empirical studies using a variety of German and international data sources. Further information about the goals of the group can be found here.
Tasks
Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the work of the group through intellectual exchange, the development and implementation of independent and collaborative research projects, the presentation of their work at conferences and workshops, and the publication of results, preferably in peer-reviewed English-language journals. Further qualification towards a doctoral degree is highly welcome.
Requirements
Excellent academic credentials (master’s degree or equivalent) in sociology or another social science (public health, education, economics). Applicants who have not completed their master’s degree by the time of the application should include a statement from their supervisor confirming the expected date of graduation
Very good knowledge of quantitative research methods, including techniques of data processing and statistical data analysis (strong preference for Stata and/or R); experience with complex data structures (e.g., multilevel/longitudinal data) is a plus
Good knowledge of theories and current empirical research on social inequalities in at least one domain relevant to the research program of the group (health, education, labor markets) Strong interest in the research agenda of the group and willingness to write a dissertation related to it
Excellent English language skills in speech and writing (knowledge of German is not required)
Remuneration:
Salary group EG 13 TVöD (in accordance with German public service collective agreement).
Application materials
Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV, sketch of a research idea related to the program of the group (1-2 two pages), work sample (seminar paper or thesis), bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates, and official transcripts of coursework.
Applications should only be submitted electronically as a single PDF file and no later than December 15, 2018, to Dr. Jan Paul Heisig WZB, Berlin Social Science Center, (sek-aam@wzb.eu).
Further enquiries should be made by email to Jan Heisig.
Deadline to apply is 15 December.
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