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Job Description

Your responsibilities will encompass a range of critical horticultural tasks to support our mission, including the production of plants for stunning floral displays and breeder cultivar trials. Your primary focus will be the meticulous management of plant propagation and plant production, with a specialized emphasis on temperate ornamental species. You will be involved in research including production trials, identifying and implementing innovative techniques to improve plant growth and health.

You will proactively identify and address plant health issues, conducting precise diagnoses of health and damage, and providing timely progress reports along with recommendations for continuous improvement. Pest and disease management will also be within your purview, involving the maintenance of records and the execution of pest control strategies, including the application of insecticides, fungicides, and biological controls.

Collaborating with floral designers, you will coordinate the production of plants that seamlessly complement our floral displays. Your responsibilities will also extend to the sourcing of new plant materials and other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree or higher in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related field

· Proven experience in glasshouse management and horticultural research

· Strong knowledge of plant propagation, pest management, and growing techniques

· Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills

· Strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills

· Good knowledge of various computer software and applications including Microsoft Office

Our client, is a leading Multinational Tech company, developer of personal-computer software systems and applications. They are hiring for an experienced Executive Search Researcher to join their Recruitment team.

Job Responsibilities

• Focus on talent mapping and market analysis to identify and engage top executive-level talent that align with key company priorities.
• Responsible for performing scrupulous research, industry calibration, and reference checking to make sure you are targeting top talent in the external market.
• Developing and executing on candidate generation strategies and building a pipeline of executive talent is needed to be successful. This includes directly sourcing candidates, building relationships for the long term with an emphasis on diversity.
• This role will flex across multiple business groups and proven experience in more than one industry or technical vertical is required.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5-8 years of overall recruitment experience from tech or executive search agencies.
• Min 1 year experience with executive level (Senior Director and above roles) recruiting from tech or executive search agencies is a Must.
• End-end deep research skills regardless of skill set, Tech Engineering, sales would be an added advantage.
• Proven track record of executive-level candidate engagement above research
• Should have strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Ramitha Ravindran

EA Licence No: 11C5502

EA Registration No. R1765539

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

March 06, 2024

Department:

16000480 AHCI Research

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Coordinates care for patients enrolled in clinical research studies in Health System. Under supervision of senior team members and Research Investigators, ensures research patient care needs meet standards. Coordinates research plan of care, provides education for patients enrolled in study and collaborates with other disciplines to provide direct patient care to study participants.

Key Position Details:

• Remote work - 20%
• Travel Required- 5%
• Day time business hours
• Fully benefit eligible
• IATA training provided by Allina Health

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Ensure coordination of patient care in accordance with research protocol and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with providing protocol-specific education to investigators, nurses, pharmacy staff and any other staff directly supporting study protocol, to ensure accurate and safe administration of study treatments.
  • Provide applicable sections of the study protocol to clinical staff to assist with training.
  • Coordinate patient care throughout the research study and follow-up period, and ensure compliance with the study. * Perform safety monitoring and clinical care in accordance with the protocol.
  • Conduct ongoing patient evaluations (in collaboration with clinical team) to assess patients’ treatment toxicity and response.
  • Assist investigator in dose modifications according to the protocol. Instruct staff on side effect management in accordance with the research protocol.
  • Perform data management in accordance with the research protocol.
• Maintain systems for appropriate identification, recruitment, consent, and enrollment/ randomization of eligible patients on clinical research studies.
  • Assist with study start-up activities including but not limited to participating in pre-study visits, site initiation visits, protocol-specific training, and investigator meetings.
  • Perform screening activities and determine patient eligibility, obtain informed consent, and enroll/ randomize patients into studies.
  • Maintain communication appropriate for study patients’ age and other special needs.
• Assist with training and mentoring of research and clinical staff for protocol specific procedures.
  • Assist with orientation and mentoring of research staff including clinical research coordinators, and other research staff.
  • Contribute to development of quality indicators, data collection, review and recommendations.
  • Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with other members of the team including investigators, research staff, and hospital/clinic and infusion center staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete research drug accountability.
  • Maintain study drug inventories at research sites.
  • Maintain accurate and complete study drug logs.
  • Maintain temperature parameters for study drugs according to manufacturers’ recommendations and sponsor requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited nursing program required
• 2 to 5 Years experience in clinical practice and/or hospital experience in specialty required
• RN - MN Board of Nursing required Upon Hire
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Upon Hire
• International Air Transport Association (IATA) within 180 Days required
• Certification in specialty in nursing specialty preferred

Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Next available intake: After 16 aug 2024

Responsibilities:

1. User Research:

- Assist in planning and conducting user interviews, surveys, and usability studies to gather valuable insights into user needs and behaviors when interacting with robots and digital interface.

- Communicate research findings effectively to help drive design improvements of our products

1. Usability Testing:

- Collaborate in the design of wireframe mockup and execution of usability tests to evaluate the effectiveness of robot interfaces.

- Participate in identifying usability issues and suggesting improvements.

1. Design:

- Contribute to the development of information architecture and user flows for robot interfaces.

- Collaborate with the design team to create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Psychology, Behavioural Science, Statistics, Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or any other related fields.
• Strong research and statistical analysis/ analytical skills; Experience working with data is a plus, either as a User Experience as a Researcher or Designer in a similar role
• A portfolio showcasing user research, usability testing, and interface design work (student projects/ school case studies ok)
• Familiarity and proficiency in user research methodologies, usability testing tools, and design software (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD).
• Strong interest in user experience design and having a user-centered mindset.

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors, and more than 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The School of Chemical Engineering is one of the six schools of Aalto University. It combines natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

The Textile Chemistry group (https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-bioproducts-and-biosystems/textile-chemistry ) focuses on environmentally friendly textile coloration and post-treatment, textile recycling, and eTextiles.

We are now looking for a

Doctoral Researcher in Textile Chemistry

Our Textile Chemistry group at Aalto has an opening for a Doctoral Researcher to develop an efficient color stripping method for textile waste and study the impact of the color stripping process on the quality of infiltrate (wastewater).  The research will be carried out in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems in the School of Chemical Engineering at Aalto University (http://bio2.aalto.fi/en/).

The research work includes:

• Conducting a comprehensive literature review on color-stripping chemicals

• Preparation and ageing of dyed textiles

• Color stripping with common pulp bleaching agents

• Analyzing the bleaching filtrate (wastewater)

• Assessing the re-dyeability of color-stripped fabrics

Requirements

• Suitable master’s degree with a background in textile, polymer, or applied chemistry (or related fields)

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

• Excellent communications skills appropriate for interacting with other team members

• Strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration

• Strong motivation with the mind-set of focusing on deliverables and getting the job done

What we offer

If you are chosen for this position, you will apply for right to study doctoral studies at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering. Doctoral studies at Aalto University take approximately four years. The candidate will be granted a one-year contract with the possibility of extension. The expected starting salary for a Doctoral Researcher is about 2600 €/month and will increase with responsibilities and performance over time.

We work in Otaniemi, Espoo. The Otaniemi campus is a thriving and connected community of 100 nationalities, 13 000 students and 4 500 employees. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services and good connections along the metro line.

We prefer the selected candidate to be able to start as soon as possible, but the starting date can be negotiated.

As a Doctoral Researcher, you will participate in doctoral courses and conduct high-quality research under the guidance of the group leader. You may be involved in teaching activities in the department. You are responsible for communicating your scientific results in meetings and conferences.

For more information

For additional information about the position, please contact Prof. Ali Tehrani and Prof. Tapani Vuorinen (firstname.lastname@aalto.fi).

Ready to apply?

Follow the instructions carefully and submit a single pdf document (max. 10 pages in English) through the “Apply” link (not by email) no later than March 11, 2024.

Aalto University’s employees and visitors should apply for the position via the internal HR system Workday (keyword Find Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions).

To apply, please include the following documents in English and as a single pdf document:

• Motivation letter specific to this project (1 page)

• Description of previous relevant research experience (1 page)

• CV with a possible list of publications and the title of your MSc thesis

• Master’s degree certificate and overall GPA

• English proficiency proof

• List of 2-3 potential references with their emails

Please introduce yourself briefly in your Motivation Letter and justify why you are a suitable candidate by highlighting your skills, knowledge, or previous experience in:

• Textile chemistry

• Color stripping or bleaching

• Analysis of infiltrate

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world, Aalto People, and Shaping a Sustainable Future. You can also check out our webpage about Aalto and Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland-info-package and our new virtual campus experience:  https://virtualtour.aalto.fi/.

About Finland

Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable, and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/. For more information about living in Finland: For international staff | Aalto University 

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi

youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity

linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity

instagram.com/aaltouniversity

twitter.com/aaltouniversity

JP Morgan Chase’s technology strategy and direction are strongly oriented towards investigation and research of emerging technologies, such as quantum technologies. Our firm is looking to recruit a researcher to perform research and development of novel solutions in quantum communications, cryptography, and information theory.

As an Applied Quantum Cryptography Researcher at JPMorgan Chase within the Chief Technology Office, Global Technology Applied Research Team you will work closely with internal project teams and external communities alike to advance these research focus areas in a way that is beneficial to the technical teams in the company. You will cultivate investigations into these areas, produce research solutions in collaboration with the internal project teams, and contribute to the firm’s intellectual property.

Job responsibilities:

• To provide novel research solutions to problems faced by internal project teams

• To advance the field of quantum communications and quantum cryptography (e.g., quantum key distribution and networks)

• To participate in technical partnerships with external organizations, such as academic institutions, government agencies, and leading technology firms

• To contribute to JPMC’s IP by pursuing necessary protections of generated IP

• Contribute to establishing JPMC’s reputation in the scientific field via publication of select results in prestigious venues

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, computer science or related fields

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Quantum Cryptography

• Proven track record in quantum research (e.g., publications in high-impact factor journals and active participation in leading conferences like QCRYPT and QIP)

• Hand on experience in designing and implementing digital circuits in FPGA.

• Profound knowledge and experience in designing secure quantum cryptography protocols beyond QKD.

• Ideally, the ability to write formal security proofs in the universal-composable security (UC/AC) framework.

• Ideally, experience developing external partnerships with diverse stakeholders, ranging from academia to private sector

• Experience in technical writing in a scientific or technical field, as well as grant applications or research proposals

• Working knowledge of semi-definite programming and numerical optimization techniques

• Strong passion, awareness and familiarity with emerging technology paradigms

• Excellent written and visual presentation skills

• Ability to represent the firm externally at academic and industry conferences as well as speaking engagements

• Ability to work through ambiguity and multiple priorities

• Candidates with enrollment in a master’s or Ph.D. degree program are preferred

This role is intended to be for an initial term of approximately 6-9 months only, however, subject to business needs, the contract may be extended or converted to permanent employment.

To apply for this position, please use the following URL:

https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=dee1b9959341f1ca18f3941bed031c29

What the role is

The research function advances thinking in service, operations and enforcement management for the Singapore public sector. As a researcher, you will design, plan and conduct research. You will also communicate the research insights to support the learning and development of public sector service practitioners and leaders, and help them develop and implement strategies to deliver excellent service, operations and enforcement.

Job Responsibilities

• Proposing research topics, designs and plans in Service, Operations and Enforcement Management, especially to develop citizens’ insights.
• Conducting research on key emerging trends in Service, Operations and Enforcement Management, and drawing insights that are contextualised for the Singapore public sector.
• Uncovering citizens’ insights for Service, Operations and Enforcement Management using appropriate research methods, including but not limited to surveys, ethnographic interviews, intercept interviews, focus group discussions, contextual inquiries, observations, etc.
• Managing WOG quantitative research, which includes designing the study, procuring of research partners, managing vendors and stakeholders, and sharing of results with agencies, PSD, and ServiceSG.
• Translating research insights into learning products such as articles, videos, infographics, toolkits, scenarios, games, simulations, case studies and papers on the topic of Service, Operations and Enforcement Management to meet learning needs both within and beyond the classroom.
• Convening and facilitating communities (both online and face-to-face) to share best practices, and pertinent issues and challenges for the public sector Service, Operations and Enforcement Management communities.
• Designing and facilitating discussions on Service, Operations and Enforcement Management.
• Designing and implementing learning interventions for practitioners and leaders, such as:.Organising roundtables, seminars and lectures helmed by practice leaders and academics to raise awareness of current and emerging Service, Operations and Enforcement Management issues.
  Providing advisory and consultancy services to public sector agencies, and managing multi-disciplinary projects.
  

Job Requirements

• We are looking for someone who can value-add by bringing in inquisitive and analytical perspectives, and has a flair for communicating research in ways that facilitate the learning of the diverse Service, Operations and Enforcement Management community.
• Possesses strong analytical skills
• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills to put across research in a way that engages our stakeholders
• Is able to engage and manage stakeholders at various levels.
• Is able to work both independently and in a team.
• Is self-motivated, innovative, enterprising and adaptable
• Has an interest in Service, Operations and Enforcement Management
• 2 to 3 years of experience in customer insights /market research/ consulting will be a plus

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

To apply, please visit to www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference: 23921

GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 09C3051 | EA Personnel: Jaremy Ong | Registration No: R1876766

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The School of Chemical Engineering is one of the six schools of Aalto University. It combines natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

The Department of Chemistry and Materials Science is now looking for

A Doctoral Researcher in Soft Materials Modelling

for the Soft Materials Modelling group. The position is a funded doctoral student position in the Academy of Finland Center of Excellence in Life Inspired Hybrid Materials (LIBER) at Aalto University. LIBER operates across physics, chemistry, and biosciences in Aalto University – the sought person has the ability and willingness to drive high-profile, interdisciplinary research in a joint effort between experimental and computational / theory research.

Your background and expertise

In this position you will conduct computational and theoretical scientific research aiming at the completion of a doctoral degree and high impact scientific publications in the field of soft materials modeling. Focus areas involve polymer and colloid materials, biomolecular interactions with interfaces, and active and driven materials. Research methodology is molecular level modelling and statistical mechanics or thermodynamics approaches. The position also involves participation of departmental teaching and student instruction.

You have a Master’s degree with focus on soft matter physics or physical chemistry, or theory oriented polymer technology, biomaterials, or related field. We also expect you to have good study grades and you should demonstrate strong aptitude to research of especially soft materials systems. These include e.g., liquids, colloids, polymers, foams, gels, liquid crystals, and many biomaterials. You should have expertise in computational methods and background in molecular dynamics or Monte Carlo simulations. Expertise in both atomistic and coarse-grained detail is beneficial.

In this position, you need a strong mathematical background and good computer skills. In particular, the modelling makes use of linux/unix based high performance computing environments (HPC computing). You also need skills in statistical mechanics or thermodynamics and data handling.

What we offer

You will join the exceptional scientific environment of Academy of Finland Center of Excellence LIBER. Our main campus is located in Espoo, Finland, in the capital Helsinki region. Helsinki is the lively, dynamic capital of Finland with active international social scene, good opportunities for culture or outdoor activities, and reputedly high quality of living in general.

The first employment contract is made for one year, during which you will apply for the study right in doctoral studies at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering. Please check the student information and admission criteria at https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-chemical-engineering. In particular, please pay attention to the mandatory skill level in English. Doctoral studies at Aalto University take approximately four years altogether. The starting salary for a doctoral candidate is 2600-2700 €/month.

The contract includes occupational health benefits and Finland has a comprehensive social security system.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your application at your earliest convenience but no later than 31.3.2024 through our online recruiting system by using the link provided.

Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal system Workday -> Internal Jobs by using their existing Workday user account. 

Please attach to the application in English and as PDF files

• A letter of motivation

• A complete curriculum vitae describing education and employment history, as well as, list of scientific publications

• Contact details of at least 2 possible reference letter writers

Evaluation of the applications may start immediately.

Additional information is available from Prof. Maria Sammalkorpi (firstname.lastname(a)aalto.fi).

More info about the LIBER Center of Excellence at https://www.libercentre.fi/ and about the Soft Materials Group at https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-chemistry-and-materials-science/soft-materials-modelling

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi

youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity

linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity

instagram.com/aaltouniversity

twitter.com/aaltouniversity

Purpose

The Quantitative Researcher plays a key role in ensuring the scientific development of QualityMetric’s world-class health assessment products and conducting strategic projects. This position supports patient-based outcomes research (e.g., quality of life, functional status assessment, disability, satisfaction, etc.) for client-sponsored and internally funded projects. 

The Quantitative Researcher acts as a lead for proposal and project completion, including identifying a client's needs and conceptualizing and executing a logical design to meet those needs; negotiating ongoing adjustments in the design through internal and external communications. Quantitative Researchers are responsible for leading study teams on a methodologically diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from small, rapid turnover projects to large, multi-phase or complex projects.

Typically, 65-70% of work effort is towards billable projects (unless candidate assumes large business development or management role).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all final project deliverables for which they are PI in terms of accuracy, quality, timelines, financial project performance, and ensuring the content and format are in line with the contracted scope and tailored for the target audience
• Interacts with clients, clinical experts, and research support staff to ensure that projects are completed in a timely fashion and in accordance with quality standards
• Manages projects efficiently and effectively within guidelines of company and department operating procedures
• Designs studies, supervises the development of study materials, manages large data sets, analyzes data, interprets and reports results, and ensures adequate quality assurance is employed throughout the course of the project
• Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols
• Prepares and publishes scientific abstracts, posters, reports and manuscripts
• Prepares and presents at professional meetings and client-sponsored events
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theory, as well as current science literature
• Delegates work as needed, provides project-specific supervision and training/mentoring to junior-level staff
• Proactively problem solves; identifies and helps drive resolution of issues at all phases of the project that could affect success
• Interacts effectively and collegially with all employees, fostering a supportive and cross departmental sharing environment
• Responsible for a moderate amount of participation in business development activities, including client calls and proposals

Qualifications

Education:

• PhD in a relevant field and 5+ years post-doctoral work experience (or Master’s for outstanding candidates with 8+ years of relevant work experience)

Experience:

• Acted in lead role (i.e. principal investigator) for multiple, complex projects
• Proficient in SAS (or SPSS, or similar statistical software), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with bibliographic software, such as Citavi
• Proven scientific track record:
• At least 10 abstracts accepted for presentation, must have presented at least 5 of these at a major scientific venue, or equivalent experience teaching college-level curriculum or industry workshops
• At least 5 peer-reviewed published articles, lead author on at least 2 (abstracts not included; can be “in press”), or equivalent experience (such as large number of complex unpublished technical reports for clients, internal statistical manuals or documentation, etc.)

Knowledge:

• Applied knowledge of FDA and other industry guidance documents pertaining to the use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in medical product development to support labelling claims
• Strong background in measurement and quantitative methods, including ability to design study protocols, manage large data sets, analyze data, interpret results and to oversee work of junior-level staff
• Advanced knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theory, as well as current science literature
• Knowledge of ICH GCP, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance or experience working in a highly regulated industry

Skills:

• Strong work ethic, ability to work independently, and demonstrated organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required; conveys messages and directions clearly, accurately, and concisely; work requires few clarifications/editions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong understanding of client needs and ability to communicate with clients
• Proven ability to translate knowledge of client needs into scientifically sound and successful proposals and projects
• Proven track record in meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities, including exceptional follow-through

Travel requirements:

• Approximately 2-4 trips per year to home office in Johnston, RI (for telecommuters) or to relevant conferences for training

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $154,600.00 - $233,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors, and more than 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The School of Chemical Engineering is one of the six schools of Aalto University. It combines natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

We are now looking for a

Doctoral researcher in the field of bioproducts

Are you interested in research and working towards the future of fiber materials using the means of fractionation processes and surface chemistry? We are now looking for a motivated co-worker for a team that is passionate about materials and their future perspective.

Your role and goals

The doctoral researcher will be working in a project investigating ways for fractionation of waste textile blends. The starting point is blends of cellulose and polyester. The ambition is to preserve both or at least the cellulose fraction without severe degradation. Establishing efficient fractionation using surface and colloid chemistry principles is central in the project. The aim for the doctoral researcher is to become an expert of fiber products and surface chemistry. The position is available immediately, but the starting date can be negotiated several months ahead.

Your network and team

The position is joined between two research groups. The research group lignocellulose chemistry headed by Prof. Tiina Nypelö and the research group of Bioproduct chemistry headed by Prof. Monika Österberg.

The laboratories are situated within the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems. The department of Bioproducts and Biosystems (Bio2), one of the three departments in the School of Chemical Engineering at Aalto University, has an internationally leading reputation in basic and applied research for the development of advanced materials from natural resources. It is one of the leading European research and higher education institutions in the field of sustainable chemistry and engineering based on the utilization of renewable resources. Bio2 aims to contribute to the development of novel solutions to move towards sustainable primary production and processing systems that can produce materials with fewer inputs, less environmental impact and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Within bioscience, the department has research in bioprocess technology, molecular biotechnology, enzyme technology, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, biomolecular, and biohybrid materials. Other strengths of the department include sustainable materials and products based on lignocellulose, ranging from nanomaterials to novel cellulose-based textiles.

Your experience and ambitions

The candidate is expected to have:

• Recently obtained Master of science in forest products, biomass refining, fiber materials science, surface chemistry, chemistry, or similar

• Good written and oral communication skills in English

• Interest in working in the laboratory, carrying out experiments, measurements, and data analysis

What we offer

Doctoral studies at Aalto University take approximately four years. The candidate will be granted a one-year contract with the possibility of extension. The starting salary for a doctoral researcher is approximately 2600 EUR/month.

If you are chosen for this position, you will apply for the study right in doctoral studies at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering. Thus, please check the student information and admission criteria at https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-chemical-engineering. In particular, please pay attention to the mandatory skill level in English.

We work in Otaniemi, Espoo. The Otaniemi campus is a thriving and connected community of 100 nationalities, 13 000 students and 4 500 employees. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services and good connections along the metro line.

Ready to apply?

If you want to join our community, please submit your application through our online recruitment system no later than 15.3.2024 using the link on Aalto University’s webpage (“Apply now”). If you are an Aalto employee, please apply via Workday system (internal jobs).

To apply, please include the following documents in English and as a single pdf document:

• 1 page motivation letter specific to this project

• 1 page description of previous relevant research experience

• CV with a possible list of publications and the title of your Master’s thesis

• List of references that we may contact

The position will be filled when a suitable candidate is found.

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world, Aalto People, and Shaping a Sustainable Future. You can also check out our webpage about Aalto and Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland-info-package and our new virtual campus experience:  https://virtualtour.aalto.fi/.

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Tiina Nypelö (tiina.nypelo(at)aalto.fi).

About Finland

Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable, and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/. For more information about living in Finland: For international staff | Aalto University 

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi

youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity

linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity

instagram.com/aaltouniversity

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Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Thales requires a User Experience (UX) Researcher Intern. As a UX Researcher Intern, you will be involved in user research, value proposition and market / business engagements supporting innovations targeting the naval platforms in-service support programs. As the successful candidate you will be responsible for the definition of value propositions given inputs such as gap analysis, data from program operations, pain points / jobs-to-be-done description, user experience research and others. You will work in collaboration with the rest of the Innovation Team to validate market segments with internal and external stakeholders and perform outreach to potential customers in order to gather insights. You will also work with the Program Team in order to understand value propositions for which solutions may require some development.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Contribute to the development of value propositions relevant to the in-service support of Navy vessels by running workshops, interviews, or other activities involved in approaches such as design thinking;

• Responsible to gather data from users required to build business cases for Program initiatives, which includes value for the DND/RCN and/or Thales and the anticipated return on investment – both of which should be credible, defendable and based on well-defined models.
• Perform user research and market research based on the company strategy and competitive landscape.
• Work closely with internal teams to gather insights, share findings, and contribute to the development of innovative business and product design strategies; and.
• With the Program Team, develop ways of measuring current and future metrics, which can be used to quantify value of innovations / continuous improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year in an undergraduate program or Master’s student in a relevant discipline (e.g., finance, business, engineering).
• Demonstrated ability to run workshops to identify user needs and business requirements.
• Proven problem solving and analytic skills with a track record of successful business outcomes.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization;

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If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: Hybrid, Ottawa office and home Core Hours Monday-Friday, etc.

Travel: Occasional travels to the East or West Coast

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

•Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

•Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

•Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

•Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

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Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure