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Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Assistant Professor of Teaching
School of Graduate Studies
(Post Ref.: 24/356)

The School of Graduate Studies (GS) is established for strengthening the central support for postgraduate programmes as well as the monitoring of their quality in alignment with the University’s strategic direction of expanding and providing quality postgraduate education. The GS is expanding its scope of research and knowledge transfer programmes in promoting multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and development projects related to Policy Studies and Management, Health Studies, International Higher Education, Policy and Management. The GS is searching for staff who can support research, teaching and knowledge transfer activities in some of the following areas:

Public Management and Administration
Public and Social Policy
Research Methods

The appointees will be mainly responsible for (a) engaging in teaching and learning activities, (b) supporting academic programme coordination and management (c) organizing research events (e.g., conferences and seminars) and knowledge transfer activities.

General Requirements

Applicants should have (i) relevant postgraduate qualifications in the above areas; (ii) substantial relevant work experience in programme co-ordination and teaching, preferably at doctoral level; (iii) good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; and (iv) good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese. Preference will be given to candidates with strong track records in teaching and programme management in the above-mentioned areas.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointees. Appointments will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to three years.

Application Procedure

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University

United Kingdom, Southampton

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive person to support the creation and ongoing delivery of our new Service Catalogue, a self-help service accessible by staff and students. With your passion and skills, you will ensure that our Service Catalogue is comprehensive, user-friendly, and continuously updated. You will have a crucial role in meeting the evolving needs of our university community.

About the Role

You will be part of a brand-new team and service. We are committed to shaping the delivery of our customer IT support services within an ITIL-based environment using our ServiceNow platform.

What you’ll do


	You will look after the creation and delivery of the new Service Catalogue:
	Create and disseminate quality criteria and standard templates
	Producing / coordinating the production of new services
	Continually improving the Service Catalogue
	You will be working closely with Service Owners and Support Teams to maximise the value and use of the Service Catalogue.
	You will promote its awareness and use, and review all associated processes and procedures. You will have an active role in making recommendations and implementing the agreed changes.
	You will enjoy being an active member of a busy, dynamic and exciting department. You will be committed to keeping extremely high standards and achieving tight deadlines with high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.


What you’ll bring


	Strong skills in identifying, engaging, and managing relationships with various stakeholders.
	Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and collaborate with diverse teams and customers.
	Ability to analyse requirements, identify gaps, and propose effective solutions.
	Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
	Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the Service Catalogue.
	Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions to improve processes and services.
	Familiarity with digital information services and service management tools.
	Knowledge of best practices in service management, including ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) or similar frameworks.
	Experience in creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation, including service catalogues or similar resources.


The University of Southampton is a research-driven institution, home to some of the world’s leading minds, expanding our knowledge and passing it on to future generations. iSolutions is the University’s IT support service whose 230+ staff support the delivery of the University’s research and education activities as well as the usual business operations. We would love you to join us and help change the world for the better.

The University of Southampton promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance (20+ days), defined benefit pension, flexi-time and flexible working, generous parental leave and childcare provision. For more information on our benefits, please visit our human resources pages.


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Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

At the Faculty of Life Sciences, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a

Endowed Professor of Zoo Conservation Science

(full time, limited to a period of 5 years)

The position:

The successful candidate qualifies by an outstanding and internationally recognized research portfolio in animal behavior and its related fields, with a focus on animal conservation in modern zoological gardens and aquariums and its contribution to international species conservation. The competences of the candidate should complement existing strengths in the Department of Behavioral & Cognitive Biology, at the Faculty of Life Sciences of the University of Vienna. Experience with integrating approaches and bridging between research institutions are highly desirable. Strong commitment to the further development of the discipline Zoo Conservation Science, especially with regard to the long-term management of healthy ex-situ animal-populations, is expected. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the curricula of BSc, MSc and PhD programs of University of Vienna. Although teaching is partly in German, the University of Vienna is committed to expand English teaching.

Your academic profile: 


	PhD and post-doctoral experience
	Outstanding research and publication record, with an excellent reputation as an active member in the international academic community (Habilitation (venia docendi) or equivalent international qualification in the relevant field)
	Proven leadership qualities
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing and managing large and international research projects
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
	A history of integrating different methodological approaches, experience with bridging between research institutions but also conservation organizations, and a lively interest in studying animals in natural and zoo environments
	Basic German language skills


We offer:


	a dynamic research environment
	a wide range of research and teaching support services
	attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
	an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (§99.1 UG, to be negotiated individually) and an organizational retirement plan
	a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects
	the position is limited to 5 years
	comprehensive support and cooperation by Tiergarten Schönbrunn, also providing a strong international network of leading international Zoo and Aquariums, as well as conservation NGO’s and scientific institutes


 Application documents:

Please submit a single PDF file (LastName_FirstName.pdf) containing the following information in English via e-mail to the Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences of the University of Vienna, Karl-Heinz Wagner, (dekanat.lewi@univie.ac.at):


	Letter of motivation   
	Academic curriculum vitae
	
		education and training
		positions held to date
		relevant parental, family or other care times
		awards and honors
		commissions of trust
		previous and current cooperation partners
		list of most important acquired third-party funding as principal investigator, and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
		list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
		teaching and mentoring
		supervision experience (Master and PhD)
	
	
	List of publications and a link to your ORCID record
	Research statement         
	
		most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
		synopsis of five key publications with relevance to the position advertised
	
	
	Teaching and supervision statement          
	
		teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
	
	


 Appendices to application document (in a single PDF or ZIP file named “LastName_FirstName_Appendices.pdf/zip”):


	Five key publications as electronic full text version (if not publicly available)     
	Teaching evaluations (if available, compiled into a single PDF file)       
	Copies of certificates of academic degrees (mandatory, compiled into a single PDF file)


The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Reference no.: 20-6-2023
Application deadline:  26 November 2024 


University of Vienna

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

China, Suzhou

Position Overview

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Continuous Flow Manufacturing Process of Pharmaceuticals
Location: Suzhou, China
Contract Type: Fixed-term, two-year contract 

About Postdoctoral Programme

The postdoctoral programs at XJTLU are jointly run by the XJTLU Technology Transfer Centre Co., Ltd. (XTTC) Postdoctoral Work Station (based at XJTLU) and a cooperating Mobile Station (normally a Chinese state university).

XTTC is a specialized platform of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University that focuses on transferring and transforming scientific and technological achievements, incubating scientific and technological projects, and promoting industry-university-research cooperation. It utilizes the high-quality international scientific research resources and environment of XJTLU and its partner universities, following a development strategy of "innovation-driven, value creation, and collaborative development" to advance technological innovation through integrating domestic and foreign research resources, exploring core industrial technologies, and providing support.

In March 2017, XTTC was accredited by the National Postdoctoral Management Office as a branch station of the postdoctoral workstation in Suzhou Industrial Park. It is currently recruiting exceptional doctoral candidates from society.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher to join a collaborative project between Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and Corning. This project focuses on advanced research in flow chemistry process development, aiming to drive innovations in chemical engineering, with significant industrial applications.

Location: Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and Corning Suzhou site

Collaboration: XJTLU and Corning 


	Conduct independent and collaborative research on flow chemistry processes, including optimization and scale-up.
	Develop experimental protocols and methodologies for continuous chemical processes.
	Analyze experimental data, draw conclusions, and contribute to the preparation of research papers and project reports.
	Work closely with both academic and industrial partners, including Corning’s R&D teams, to ensure successful project outcomes.
	Present research findings at conferences and seminars, and contribute to the intellectual property development where applicable.


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  


	Initiative: applicants should demonstrate a proactive and self-driven approach to work and should take the initiative to identify research opportunities, propose new ideas, and seek solutions to research challenges;
	Collaboration: The ability to communicate effectively, listen actively, and contribute constructively to group discussions is essential for successful collaboration;
	Resilience: applicants should demonstrate resilience and perseverance, maintaining a positive attitude and adaptability in the face of setbacks or unexpected outcomes;
	Ethical conduct: applicants should adhere to ethical guidelines, promote responsible research practices, and ensure the safety and well-being of themselves and others in the research environment.


These personal attributes, combined with the required qualifications and expertise, contribute to the overall effectiveness and success of postdoctoral researchers in pursuit of advancing knowledge and making significant contributions to their respective fields.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES  


	PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field;
	Strong background in flow chemistry, process chemistry, or continuous flow reactors;
	Experience with chemical process optimization and industrial collaboration is an advantage;
	Excellent analytical skills and the ability to handle complex datasets;
	PhD Graduation within 3 years and normally under the age of 35;
	Have strong research and innovation abilities, and be able to engage in full-time postdoctoral research work;
	Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Being able to adapt to an all-English academic environment;
	Other conditions should comply with the relevant regulations of the National Postdoctoral Management Committee.


CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

The employee will sign a labour contract with the XJTLU Technology Transfer Centre Co., Ltd (XTTC) and employment at XTTC is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  

CAREER DEVELOPMENT


	Professional development training is provided.
	Upon completion of the postdoctoral programme, the postdoctoral researcher with a “Distinction” assessment result may be hired for normal academic positions at XJTLU.


RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT  

In addition to general funding programs open to all researchers, the post-doctoral researchers will have access to additional funding opportunities that are specifically targeted for post-doctoral researchers, including but not limited to the National Funding Program for Postdoctoral Researchers, China Postdoctoral Science Fund, Academic Exchange Programs, Provincial Funding Program, etc.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY and BENEFITS: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience. The initial appointment will be for a fixed term of 2 years.


	Salary (Basic and Performance-based): ¥600-700K before tax over the two years’ post-doc candidacy;
	Additional subsidy from the local government: The current standard is ¥ 7, 500 per month (up to two years);
	Allowance for reallocation: ¥ 300K (for those who work in Suzhou after successful post-doc completion);
	Medical insurance: commercial insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members’
	Paid holidays: 
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Full Paid Holidays (36 days including annual leave and University closing days)
		Family Matters Leave
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China: 
	
		XJTLU sponsors working visas and residence permits in China for the staff.
	
	


HOW TO APPLY  

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a highly collaborative environment. We encourage candidates with a passion for innovation in chemistry and engineering to apply.

For additional information about the postdoctoral positions, please get in touch with the project supervisor :

Professor Lei Fu: Lei.Fu@xjtlu.edu.cn.

For general enquiries, contact XJTLU’s postdoctoral office:

Phone: 0512-81889001 ext. 3

Email: postdoc@xjtlu.edu.cn

Address: 111 Ren’ai Road, Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China


Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

School: School of Advanced Technology
Department: Department of Computing
Position: Faculty [Open Rank]
Location: Suzhou, China
Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and an educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and the exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for the UK and other institutional partners. At the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practices, and culture from the west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

The School of Advanced Technology has five departments (Intelligent Science, Computing, Mechatronics and Robotics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Communications and networking). As a research and practice-led school, our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating environment, as well as unlocking their full potential. Upon graduation, students will become highly-sought-after candidates with strong academic knowledge as well as extensive transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and project management. 

Areas of expertise in the Department of Computing: Metaverse, Human-Computing Interaction, Computer Games, Information Visualization, Computer-supported Cooperative Work, Internet of Things, and Software Engineering. 

Informal enquiries about the positions and the Department may be addressed to the Head of the Department, Dr. Jieming Ma at Jieming.Ma@xjtlu.edu.cn

RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicants will have an adequate level of teaching experience, have published high-quality papers in their area of expertise, and have experience obtaining research grants and in the supervision of research students, commensurate to the position they are applying for. The successful candidate, in addition to teaching typically two modules/courses per year (i.e., one per semester), will provide leadership in curriculum development and enhance our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES


	Self-motivated and able to motivate others;
	Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
	Strong team player;
	Proactive and flexible but with good respect for deadlines;
	Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness is appreciated. 


ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES


	A PhD in computer science or a closely aligned area and PG Cert HE or equivalent;
	Ideally few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree;
	PhD supervision capacity;
	Strong publications record in an area of expertise;
	Evidence of success in obtaining research grants;
	Fluency in English.


Successful applicants to more senior professorial ranks are expected to also show:


	A significant record of high-quality academic publications,
	A number of external research grants awards,
	Experience in PhD supervision.


Desirable Qualifications/Experience


	Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEEE, and HEA;
	Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education.


CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	Professional development trainings are provided.


RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT

The university provides every new faculty members with Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects, and Research Engagement Fund provided to support their continuous research activities. 

The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, province and city level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese-citizen, to work and carry out research in China. 

Some of the programs are listed in the table below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications. 

Talent/Research Program  -   Fund


	Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas)
	
		RMB 1-3 Million
	
	
	Innovation Leading Talent
	
		up to RMB 2 Million
	
	
	Outstanding  Leading Talent of International Discipline
	
		50% of Annual Package
	
	
	Young Leading Talent of International Discipline
	
		50% of Annual Package
	
	


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as 

	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
	Paid holidays: 
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Annual Leave (36 days)
		Family Matters Leave
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China:
	
		XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.
	
	


HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:


	A cover letter
	A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
	Contact Details for Three References


For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Mengyi.Wang@xjtlu.edu.cn.


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