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United Kingdom, Guildford

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

An exciting opportunity for a part-time research assistant to work on a Dunhill Medical Trust funded project developing materials to train a link worker to work with middle-aged and older adults with cerebral palsy has arisen. As part of this role you will work closely with our project partners UP – The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement (https://upmovement.org.uk/) and a team of clinicians and researchers based at UCLH, Brunel University London, and The University of Sussex.

The role involves mapping literature on ageing with cerebral palsy and searching for community organisations who could support people with cerebral palsy in North Central London. You will also support with the co-designing of training materials for a specialised link worker, helping draft an ethics application and assist in developing engaging materials to share our project outcomes with the public. Finally, you will support with the analysis of interview data. You will also work closely with expert advisory groups and stakeholders to ensure an impactful project. 

The position is available starting January 2025 at the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK, under the supervision of Dr Kimberley Smith and Dr Erica Ranzato.

About you

A BSc in psychology, gerontology, disability studies, sociology or health sciences is desirable, though we would consider other relevant backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from candidates who are from under-represented groups (particularly those living with a disability or long-term condition). We are looking for someone with:


	An interest in developing their research on ageing with a lifelong disability
	Excellent research skills that will support with literature searching and mapping community support organisations
	Excellent written and oral communication skills
	The ability to work collaboratively with people from a range of backgrounds
	The ability to work independently
	Experience in qualitative research
	Experience in applying for research ethics
	Experience in social media managing


How to apply

Please apply through the online portal at the University of Surrey (please note only applications submitted through the portal will be considered). For any informal queries please contact Dr Kimberley Smith: kimberley.j.smith@surrey.ac.uk 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th December

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Job Description


University of Surrey

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 Historical and Cultural Studies, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a

Full Professor of Historical Archaeology with a Focus on the Later Middle Ages, Modern Times and Contemporary History

The position:

The applicant has a special research focus in historical archaeology (with a focus on the period from the late Middle Ages up to contemporary historical archaeology), primarily in Central Europe, and pursues a broad interdisciplinary approach. Further strengthening the existing interdisciplinary competences of the Viennese archaeological research landscape is desired, especially in the field of material and/or Heritage Sciences. The ability and willingness to teach theories and methods of archaeology as well as medieval, modern and contemporary archaeology are extensively required. This also includes conducting training excavations.

Your academic profile:


	Doctoral degree/PhD
	Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
	Proven leadership qualities
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing and managing large research projects
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
	Willingness to take on organisational and administrative responsibilities within the Faculty and/or the University


The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees.

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 (§98 UG, level A1, to be negotiated individually) and an organisational retirement plan
	a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects
	comprehensive relocation support


Application documents:

Please submit a single PDF file (LastName_FirstName.pdf) containing the following information in English (and if desired additionally in German) via e-mail to the Dean of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies of the University of Vienna, Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Christina Lutter (dekanat.hkw@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:


	Five key publications as electronic full text version
	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.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

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Reference no.: 14-2024
Application deadline: 10 January 2025


University of Vienna

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 Physics, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a

Full Professor of Experimental Astrophysics

The position:

The Isotope Physics Group, which operates the Vienna Environmental Research Accelerator (VERA) for the development and application of Accelerator Mass Spectrometry, plans to strengthen its expertise in the field of nuclear astrophysics. The new professorship will complement the existing group members by building a bridge to astrophysics/chemistry to explore the origin of the elements in the universe. We are looking for a person with profound knowledge in the field of experimental physics (accelerator mass spectrometry and related techniques, cross-section measurements, ion beam methods). The professorship includes the supervision of the operation and modernization of VERA as well as own research at VERA on topics in nuclear astrophysics with a focus on accelerator mass spectrometry applications. Additional expertise in one of the following areas is desirable: (i) modelling of nuclear and/or stellar processes, (ii) transport of interstellar/interplanetary dust, (iii) ion-laser interactions and/or ion-gas reactions. The successful candidate will be required to give basic and advanced physics lectures and engage in outreach activities.

Your academic profile: 


	Doctoral degree/PhD
	Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
	Proven leadership qualities
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing and managing large research projects
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
	Willingness to take on organisational and administrative responsibilities within the Faculty and/or the University


The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees.

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 (§98 UG, level A1, to be negotiated individually) and an organisational retirement plan
	a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects
	comprehensive relocation support


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, Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Stefan Fredenhagen (dekanat.physik@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:


	Five key publications as electronic full text version
	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.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

Privacy Policy

Reference no.: 5e/36
Application deadline: 10 January 2025


The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and experienced Project Manager to lead the newly awarded £2M project, ‘DIY Greening Prescription for Climate Adaptation in Urban Streets (GP4Streets).’ The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering and coordinating project activities, while also supporting the development of new research initiatives to drive the growth of the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) at the University of Surrey.

GP4Streets is an NERC-funded research grant. It is led by the University of Surrey’s GCARE in collaboration with the Universities of Bath, Sheffield, UWE Bristol, and Imperial College London.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery and effective management of the GP4Streets project. You should bring a proactive mindset and a solid project management background. Working closely with project co-leads, funders, and stakeholders, you will address issues with informed, timely solutions and process information accurately, often within tight deadlines.

If you are an engaging team player with excellent organisational, management, writing and communication skills, and a passion for providing effective support to all stakeholders, we would love to hear from you.

About you

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse range of partners. The successful candidate will have demonstrated project management experience, and ideally have a Professional project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2, be educated to Bachelor, Master or PhD degree level or have equivalent experience suitable to the role.

This is a full-time position, initially available from 04 January 2025 for upto 30 months based at the University of Surrey, with a possibility of extension.

How to apply

Please submit your application on the university website including the following:


	A maximum one-page cover letter explaining your motivation for joining this post and mapping your skills to the job profile and responsibilities.
	A maximum two-page CV detailing your education and achievements.
	Two references, only required before making the final offer.


Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Prashant Kumar (project lead and Director of the GCARE) by e-mail: p.kumar@surrey.ac.uk and/or to GCARE Project Officer Charlotte Le Den (c.leden@surrey.ac.uk).

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China, Suzhou

SCHOOL: School of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing (AIAC)
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: Artificial Intelligence, computer science, data science
POSITION TITLE: Faculty Position, open rank, AI and Advanced Computing
CAMPUS: Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University [XJTLU], Entrepreneur College (Taicang) Campus
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time; Fixed-Term/3-year contract, renewable. The 3rd contract is open-ended.

University Overview

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 around 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.

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

Entrepreneur College (Taicang) Overview

In 2019, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) was launched as a pioneer of and an educational model for the future university and campus in developing talents and leaders to meet local, national, and global challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Developed in collaboration with the Taicang Municipal Government and industry partners, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) moved to the university’s newly opened award-winning Taicang campus within Greater Suzhou in September 2022. As a result, there are opportunities at all levels for innovative academics in the fields represented by several different schools and education platforms.

For detailed information about the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), please visit:

https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/entrepreneur-college-taicang/

AIAC School Overview

The School AI and Advanced Computing (AIAC) is one of 7 industry-themed Schools in the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). Common to each School is an Education, Research and Development Institute (“ERDI”) for teaching and university-business research collaboration, a professional services centre supporting the daily activities of students, staff, and business partners, and a School Affiliated Company, which has been jointly established by XJTLU and the School’s industry partner for practical on-the-job learning and teaching.

AIAC has been developed with the direct involvement of leading businesses at the forefront of AI and computing developments. As a result, the School has a robust business development strategy linked to the AI industry’s technological and research developments. Our industry-led research is underpinned by our entrepreneurial ethos that is central to the School’s activities. Academic staff work closely with our industrial partners, developing academic programmes and research projects that focus on applied AI solutions and commercialisation opportunities.

Our student-centred teaching ensures students are at the heart of everything we do. Our degree programmes offer a solid grounding in the foundations of the discipline, immerse students in entrepreneurialism and technology through industry practices, and ensure students are fully prepared for their career development.

For detailed information about the university, please visit:

https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/school-of-ai-and-advanced-computing

Responsibilities and Duties

We are looking for future colleagues in all fields of computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, biocomputation, neural networks, generative artificial intelligence, or mathematical modelling who can:


	Conduct high-quality research, evidenced by publications in leading journals, and attract industry and government research funding by offering significant research impact.
	Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and graduate students, as evidenced, for example, by peers, students and external examiners.
	Engage actively with new educational models and embrace innovative, interactive, technology-enhanced learning, teaching, and assessment approaches.
	Understand and have an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit in line with the ethos of the campus and college. 
	Ensure that the school and curriculum design delivers an inclusive learning experience, as evidenced through student satisfaction, personal development and positive degree outcomes, and work with industry partners to achieve this.
	Any other work-related tasks assigned by the Dean or Director of ERDI.


Essential Qualifications/Experience


	A PhD in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, and, ideally, a PgCert HE or equivalent.
	Ideally, a 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 applying for or obtaining government/industry research funding.
	Self-motivated for innovative teaching with knowledge of relevant learning and teaching practice developments.
	Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction internally and externally.
	Fluency in English.
	Strong teamwork spirit.


More Senior Ranks are Expected Also to Show:


	Currently supervising or previously supervised PhD students to completion.
	A significant record of high-quality academic publications.
	Several successful external research grant awards.
	Research impact and industry collaboration experience.


Desirable Qualifications/Experience for all Ranks:


	A record of academic publications in excellent international journals. 
	Experience in PhD supervision.
	A successful record of research funding acquisition.
	Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEE and HEA.
	Knowledge/experience in international higher education.


Research Funding Support  

The university has established Research Development Fund to encourage every new faculty member to initiate research projects and a Research Engagement Fund to support their continuous research activities. The university will also support all faculty members applying for national, province and city-level programmes. These programmes aim to support excellent Chinese and non-Chinese citizen scientists working and conducting research in China. Successful applications will be based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support for the applications.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS 


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as

	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Education allowance
		Relocation allowance
	
	
	Commercial insurance: International insurance plans customised 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/Maternity Leave
		Parental Leave
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visas and residence permits in China for the staff. 


HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your applications online

https://career15.sapsf.cn/career?career_company=xjtlu

Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file that includes 3 parts in the following order:


	A cover letter specifying your suitability for the role
	A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
	Contact details for three references (at least a reference from current or most recent employer. Preferably current employer *and* last employer)


For further information and an informal discussion, please get in touch with Professor Angelos Stefanidis, Dean of School, by email at Angelos.Stefanidis@xjtlu.edu.cn.

For informal inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Office.

Email: Mingyu.Yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn

Applications should be received by the closing date stated above.


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