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Ireland, Maynooth

Department: Electronic Engineering
Vacancy ID: 032221
Closing Date: 08-Dec-2024

The Centre for Ocean Energy Research (COER) at Maynooth University, Ireland has a further opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher on a prestigious new Research Ireland ocean energy project:

Economic wave energy through technical innovation (SeaChange)

This project is funded by Research Ireland and the successful candidate will join a dynamic group of around 25 postdoctoral, PhD and other researchers in COER, who work on the development of wave energy technology, with projects funded from various national and international sources. COER also has a wide range of eminent industrial and academic collaborators.

This post presents significant opportunities for career development in relation to sourcing of independent research funding, research management and supervision; mentoring in these aspects will be provided.

Postdoctoral Researcher Level 1 (2024) Salary Scale: €44,847 - €47,411 p.a. (1-3 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 8th December 2024

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University


Maynooth University

£38,232 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

United Kingdom, London

About us

The selected candidate will join Dr. Godwin Aleku's research team at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, part of the School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences at King’s College London. Dr. Aleku’s biocatalysis and enzyme engineering group focuses on creating sustainable, enzyme-based methods for pharmaceutical synthesis and exploring the role of biocatalysis in drug discovery.

The Institute of Pharmaceutical Science (IPS) at King’s College London is renowned for its achievements in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry, with many successful projects advancing from the lab to clinical application. IPS offers a cutting-edge research environment that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, biosciences, and pharmaceutical sciences.

About the role

We are seeking to hire a Research Assistant in biocatalysis for an EPSRC-funded project focused on developing enzymatic CO2-fixing enzymes to support sustainable pharmaceutical synthesis. The successful candidate will be involved in cloning, expressing, and biochemically characterising a wide range of biocatalysts for use in organic synthesis. Candidates should hold a degree or Master's in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or Biochemistry, with demonstrated experience in working with enzymes, enzyme expression, and characterisation, as well as analytical techniques for monitoring enzymatic reactions.

This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 12 months until 28th February 2026.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria 


	A degree in Chemistry/Chemical Biology/Biochemistry or a related subject with at least six months of wet lab experience.
	Experience with molecular biology.
	Experience with enzyme expression and characterisation.
	Experience with analytical chemistry and spectroscopic techniques for monitoring reactions e.g. UV/Vis absorbance/fluorescence, HPLC/LCMS and GC/GCMS, NMR.
	Ability to work collaboratively within a team and to work independently, with minimal supervision.  
	Desirable criteria
	A Master's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Biology/Biochemistry or a related subject with at least six months wet lab experience 
	Experience in Enzyme Engineering


Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

This post is subject to Occupational Health clearances.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ How we Recruit’ pages.

Interviews are due to be held on in Early January 2025.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.


King's College London

United Kingdom, Durham

Dynamic and vibrant, Durham University Business School is one of Durham University's four Faculties and is comprised of four research-intensive departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management and Marketing. Known for its global reputation, its impact on policy and practice and its strong focus on ethics, responsibility and sustainability, the School aims to be a leading European business school with a strong global presence by 2027. The School currently has circa 200 academic and teaching staff, with plans and resource commitments to grow to 230 by 2027. In addition, 12 funded research centres (https://www.dur.ac.uk/business/research/research-centres/) blend leading theoretical perspectives with a strong emphasis on impact and engagement with practice, noted in www.durham.ac.uk/business. The school's student population is around 4000, across undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.

Our vision is to lead business thought and practice to improve global society and well-being. Our associated mission is to create, share and use knowledge to deliver equitable and sustainable futures around the world. We pursue this mission by advancing world changing knowledge and securing global impact through increasingly collaborative research across disciplines and around the world.

The Department of Management & Marketing at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad field of International Business and we are particularly eager to hear from applicants with a strong background in research and a track record in income generation, external engagement and impact with a focus on, but not limited to, the following areas:


	Global Business Analytics
	Artificial Intelligence in International Business
	Global Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
	Global value chain management
	Global geopolitical, economic and technical risks and uncertainty management


This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages at Management and Marketing - Durham University Business School.

About Durham University: Established in 1832, Durham University is the third oldest university in England and is listed as a top-5 UK and top-100 global university. Located in the historic city of Durham, it is a dynamic and highly selective research university that enrols nearly 18,500 students. Durham University is also a member of the distinguished Russell Group Universities in the UK. Durham is an exceptional place in which to base an academic career.


Durham University

Macao

(Ref. No.: FAH/DAD/FAP/VD/11/2024)

The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized public comprehensive university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 180 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 245 in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and residential college system, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. With unprecedented growth and opportunities for development, UM offers promising career prospects to academics at all levels. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM.

The Department of Arts and Design in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites qualified Designers and Design Educators from around the world for the position of Full/Associate Professor of Visual Communication Design. The newly formed Department of Arts and Design at the University of Macau consists of a team of prestigious art historians, practicing artists, as well as designers and design theorists, and hence emphasizes equally on academic research, artistic creation and design innovation. In line with Macao's special position in the world, the department encourages faculty members to engage in active artistic, design and academic pursuits that cut across the boundaries between the traditional and the contemporary, between China and the world, as well as between theory and practice.

Qualifications


	A Visual Communication Designer or Educator with significant reputation;
	Doctoral degree in Visual Communication Design or related areas, or master’s degree in Visual Communication Design or related areas with a track record in design creation and education;
	A good record of exhibitions and awards;
	Rich experience in teaching and supervising doctoral and master’s students is preferred; 5. Proficiency in English. Preference will be given to those with theoretical, critical, interdisciplinary academic research capacity, and significant industry achievements. 


The selected candidate is expected to assume duty as early as June 2025.

Remuneration

A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP1,250,200 (approx. USD154,350) for the position of Full Professor and MOP1,052,800 (approx. USD129,980) for the position of Associate Professor will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% – 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on-campus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/.

Application Procedure

Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details, and apply ONLINE. Applicant should submit a cover letter that addresses the academic qualifications and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with the contact information of three references (phone numbers and email addresses), artist statement, teaching philosophy, three samples of academic writing and/or sample syllabi of classes previously taught. Please also submit links to download your works portfolio in the “Additional Information” section (stored in your own server such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Baidu, etc.), which should include no more than 20 images of personal creative art works (image should be jpg/pdf, 72dpi, approximately 2880×2880 pixels, image quality level 3). You can also email the portfolio to fah.dad@um.edu.mo if the file is less than 20MB. Shortlisted candidates may be requested to submit additional materials. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application.

Human Resources Section, Office of Administration

University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China 

Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/;
Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo
Tel: +853 8822 8699;
Fax: +853 8822 2412

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.

***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***

** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**


University of Macau

Australia, Camperdown


	Three years, fixed term on a full-time basis. Option of a two year extension by mutual agreement. The successful candidate will also be offered a professorial appointment in an appropriate discipline in the school and will retain that position at the conclusion of their headship.
	Drive the School of Computer Science's academic teaching, learning, and research outcomes in alignment with Faculty of Engineering's strategic goals.
	An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications will be offered.


About the opportunity

The Head of School is a key leader within the Faculty Leadership, responsible for steering the school's leadership team and for setting, communicating and achieving faculty strategy and goals at school level. The Head of School plays a crucial role in aligning school objectives with university policies and standards while fostering a positive cultural environment and full adherence to the University's values of trust, accountability and excellence.

Key responsibilities include ensuring highest quality in teaching and research outcomes, maintaining accreditation standards, enhancing the student experience, and meeting financial targets. The Head of School has formal financial and people management delegations, ensuring effective decision-making to maintain financial sustainability. The Head of School leads the recruitment, appointment, development and retention of talented staff, while promoting the school's, faculty's and university's reputation for excellence and its national and international academic standing. The Head of School is also responsible for risk management and compliance with workplace health and safety standards.

The Head of School demonstrates and promotes the values of the University in relation to its people and culture.

About you

We are seeking a candidate with a wide network of established relationships across key academic, industry, and professional institutions, as well as a deep understanding of the higher education sector and its strategic challenges. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in financial and operational management, along with the skills to lead and support a wide range of academic initiatives, from curriculum design and delivery to advanced research. A strong background in people leadership and talent development within higher education is essential for success in this role.

PhD qualifications and a highly recognised international academic and professional standing in a relevant academic field are required.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

About us

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Since our inception 175 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all, and that effective leadership in education and research makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 70,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

The School of Computer Science is strongly positioned within Australia and worldwide. It is research intensive, with a strong synergy between research and teaching. The School maintains a strong tradition of research-led teaching matched by a commitment to excellence in innovation. To learn more about the School of Computer Science click here.

The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. We are a globally ranked university, ranked 18th in QS University World Rankings 2025, 1st for sustainability in Australia.sustainability in Australia.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please Senior Talent Partner, Senior Talent Acquisition, John Flynn on john.flynn2@sydney.edu.au or 0481 564 562.

Copyright The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Candidate Information Pack for this role.

Click to view the Position Description for this role.

Applications Close

Thursday 30 January 2025 11:59 PM


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