Associate-Graduate:Developer

CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AKTIEBOLAG

How can transport systems remain robust in an increasingly uncertain world? At Chalmers University of Technology, we are looking for a doctoral student who wants to explore this question and contribute to the development of resilient transport solutions in business networks. This is an opportunity to engage in collaborative, high-impact research at the intersection of supply chain management, industry practice, and societal challenges. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join the Division of Supply and Operations Management at the Department of Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers University of Technology. We offer an employment of up to five years. The successful candidate will engage in a research project focusing on resilience and business networks. The project is led from Chalmers and joint with Swedish School of Textiles, University of Borås, School of Business, Economics, and Law, University of Gothenburg, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and in collaboration with industry.   About us  The Department of Technology Management and Economics conducts research and education at the intersection of technological development and management/policy. The division of Supply & Operations Management (SOM) research relates to supply chain management, and areas, such as, purchasing, industrial marketing, business networks, supply chain strategy, operations planning and control, material handling and freight transport. Digitalization, circularity and resilience are important drivers and enablers. Our goal is to perform high quality research and education at bachelor, master and doctoral levels. We accomplish this by contributing to improvements in all our research areas, in theory as well as in practice. We focus mainly on empirical research in close interaction with industry. About the research project   Over the past decade, several events have caused major disruptions to global transport and supply chains. The research project, in which the PhD student will be working, focuses on how resilient transport solutions are developed within business networks and on the importance of managing tensions in this context.  The project aims to examine, through case studies, the opportunities and obstacles shaping the development of resilient supply chains in a turbulent geopolitical environment. The theoretical frameworks and analysis will be guided by the 'industrial network approach', emphasizing buyer-supplier relationships and networks. The project will involve three sub-studies focusing on different industrial applications: (1) fashion products, (2) advanced transport solutions, and (3) logistics, transport, and  distribution services. By analyzing changes in supplier relationships and supply chains of the sub-studies, the objective is to advance knowledge of resilience in business networks and transport systems. In turn, the project is to contribute to the development and transformation of transport networks and create value for both industry and policy actors. Who we are looking for The following requirements are mandatory: To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Transport Management, or equivalent, with a total of at least 240 higher education credits. Strong interest in business relationships, networks and supply chain resilience. Strong interest in qualitative research.    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. We are looking for a candidate with strong collaboration and communication skills, who thrives in a research environment built on teamwork and knowledge sharing. At the same time, you are able to work independently, take ownership of your tasks, and demonstrate a high level of responsibility. You are able to navigate challenges with persistence and a constructive mindset.  *for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.  The following experience will strengthen your application:  Practical experience from courses, and/or a master’s thesis project providing knowledge about supply chain resilience and/or the 'industrial network approach' are meritorious. Working with qualitative research design, such as, case studies including semi-structured interviews.  Experience from industry in relevant areas and sectors are meritorious. Proficiency in a Scandinavian language is meritorious.  What you will do Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Technology Management and Econonomics   Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing  Designing and conducting literature reviews, research plans and empirical studies.  Collaborating with project partners and various stakeholders in industrial sectors to gather insights and inform your work Contributing to writing of scientific articles, which will form the basis of your doctoral thesis. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours.  Contract terms   The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.  The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years.  A starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026).  Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.    We welcome your application no later than 1 September.      For questions, please contact:   Frida Lind, Professor, Supply and Operations Management Email: frida.lind@chalmers.se and +46 31 772 1113    Lisa Govik, Associate Professor, Unit manager, Supply and Operations Management Email: lisa.govik@chalmers.se and +46 31 772 2830    We look forward to your application!

McKinsey & Company Service AB

You'll work in teams of typically 3 - 5 consultants to identify, and oftentimes implement, potential solutions for a specific client problem or challenge. Together, you will help clients make lasting improvements to their performance and realize their most important goals. Over the course of each project, you will gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations. You'll also present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members. In some cases, you will be asked to travel to your client site. When you join McKinsey, you are joining a firm that will invest in your professional development. As a junior associate, you will receive training and coaching on how to better: Structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them Synthesize clear takeaways from complex information into clear takeaways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods Work effectively with diverse teams to come up with the best solution and move people and organizations to act Establish trust-based relationships with clients to better serve their organizations Communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders, in a structured manner Develop your leadership style, leveraging your own passions, strengths, and personal values McKinsey believes in strengths-based development and coaching, and you’ll receive frequent mentoring from colleagues. This will include a senior colleague from your office or practice who will help you grow and achieve your career goals. Additionally, you will have a professional development manager who manages staffing to help you choose projects based on your priorities as well as the needs of client service teams. While all consultants develop specialized knowledge as they progress with McKinsey, most are initially broad in their focus, meaning they do not need specific industry or functional expertise to be successful. For consultants who join McKinsey as experienced professionals, this can mean building on previous knowledge or developing experience in an area that is completely new. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree; Advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.) or equivalent (typically 5+ years) work experience preferred; Requirements may vary by country or practice Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and local office language(s)

SVERIGES LANTBRUKSUNIVERSITET

Faculty of Forest Sciences Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology The Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology is part of the Umeå Plant Science Centre (www.upsc.se). The Umeå Plant Science Centre is one of Europe’s strongest research environments in experimental plant science. Approximately 200 people work within UPSC, including 30 research group leaders. Our core activity is academic research in experimental plant biology, with the goal of understanding all aspects of plants in relation to the environments in which they live Read more about the department at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/organisation/departments/forest-genetics-plant-physiology/ Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/. Subject Area The subject area for the position is plant physiology with a focus on RNA biology, primarily in trees. Duties The employee is responsible for developing research in the subject area genomics together with researchers within the faculty and other parts of SLU. The employee shall also contribute to the pedagogic development in the subject area. The research shall encompass both fundamental and applied questions relevant to the subject area and make use of the research infrastructure associated with UPSC. Genomics and so‑called omics technologies shall be central to the research. This means that the employee shall: act in accordance with the vision, goals and values of SLU contribute to the strategic development of the department and the faculty develop and lead internationally successful research in the subject of plant physiology with a focus on RNA biology, primarily in trees publish scientific articles in international journals with peer-review apply for external funding in competition at national and international level supervise doctoral students and mentor postdoctoral researchers lead, develop and participate in teaching and supervision of students at first, second and third cycle level collaborate with researchers within the department, faculty and other parts of SLU, as well as nationally and internationally collaborate and develop regional, national and international networks with the society at large disseminate research findings fulfil administrative tasks within the department, the faculty and the university, including responsibility for budget and staff Swedish and English are used in parallel at the department. The senior lecturer should be able to perform most of their tasks in English. However, as a public authority, the university has Swedish as its main language according to the requirements of the Language Act. Non-Swedish-speaking staff members are expected to, within four years of first being employed, have sufficient knowledge of Swedish to understand information in Swedish. The department will support the holder of the position to achieve this. Qualifications The applicant must: have completed a doctoral degree in a subject area relevant for the position be scientifically skilled within genomics and RNA biology be pedagogically skilled have demonstrated leadership skills have good knowledge of English Assessment criteria The assessment criteria for employment shall primarily apply to the degree of such skill, which is a requirement for eligibility for employment. The assessment of scientific skills will consider: completed research activities and ongoing research within the subject area earlier experience in genomics and RNA biology future research vision within the subject area ability to independently initiate, lead and develop innovative research within the subject area ability to attract external funding in competition ability to supervise and examine at doctoral level and mentor postdoctoral researchers The assessment of pedagogic skills will consider the ability to: plan, conduct and evaluate their own teaching at basic and advanced levels, including doctoral level supervise and examine undergraduate, master level and graduate students convey and implement their pedagogical vision integrate up-to-date research and scientific approaches into teaching The assessment will also consider: ability to develop and manage academic units and staff vision for leadership ability to communicate and collaborate ability to collaborate with external stakeholders and the surrounding society dissemination of information on research and development projects The position will be offered to the candidate who, after a qualitative overall assessment, is assessed to be most suitable to carry out and develop the above-mentioned duties and to contribute to the positive development of the organization. Application deadline: 2026-08-19 Place of work: Umeå Extent: 100% Form of employment: Permanent employment Starting date: By agreement. Application:  It is desirable that the application is written in English, as the applications will be assessed by experts both in Sweden and abroad. For the guidance of your application, there is SLU's appointment procedure for teachers at SLU and General assessment criteria for the appointment of teachers, which you can https://internt.slu.se/stod-service/admin-stod/hr-fragor/rekrytering-till_alla_ovriga_anstallningar/anstallning-av-larare/. Please apply by clicking the apply-button below.. Adacemic union representatives: https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/ Working at SLU: This position offers the vibrant research climate at SLU. The benefits of the position include Swedish family health care provisions, parenting support including generous paid leave of absence policies that allow both parents to care for newborns and toddlers. Additionally, Sweden has a well-established pre-school structure as well as an educational system that provides no-cost education through university studies. Find out more facts and stories about Sweden at https://www.sweden.se/.  The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.