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School of Earth Sciences


	Geoscience uses fundamental sciences to explore Earth’s processes, distinguished by the vast time and spatial scales over which geological events occur
	Provide comprehensive geoscience expertise, including geology, geophysics, geochemistry and data analytics
	Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for two years
	Base salary range: Level A, $80,520 – $108,362 p.a plus 17% superannuation.


About the area

The School of Earth and Oceans at The University of Western Australia undertakes diverse fundamental and applied research with recognised strengths in mineral geoscience, petroleum geoscience, geochemistry, hydrogeology and marine geoscience. The School has an international reputation in research and teaching with strong support from the mineral exploration, petroleum and groundwater industries, and well-established collaborations with industry and state and federal government agencies.

The Centre for Exploration Targeting, within the School of Earth and Oceans at UWA, and JCU at Townsville have developed, together with AMIRA (Australian Mineral Industry Research Association) an applied research project which is funded by BHP, AngloGoldAshanti, Newmont, B2Gold and Poderosa). The project also involves Universities in, and Geological Surveys of, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador.

About the opportunity


	Create/cultivate scientific network with AMIRA sponsors, Geological Surveys and Universities including UWA and JCU.
	Collect structural data and conduct structural-kinematic mapping of selected geological traverses to establish structural – tectonic, petrogenetic architecture across scales.
	Map and collect intrusive rocks in order to reconstruct the petrogenetic and geotectonic framework, their origin and evolution.
	Conduct mineral chemistry analyses on hydrothermal alteration minerals including sulfides. These analyses include but are not restricted to stable and radiogenic isotopes, laser ICP-MS on minerals and fluid inclusions trapped in veins and hydrothermal alteration minerals in veins, breccias and wall rocks.


About you


	PhD qualification in geosciences.
	Experience and proven track record in conducting field based structural geology, petrologic and/or geochemical investigations.
	Experience with geophysical data, interpretation and integration with structural data in order to develop tectonic/structural models.
	Conducting laboratory investigations including geochronology (SHRIMP and laser ICP-MS), SIMS analyses including Lu-Hf and oxygen, sulfur isotopes, laser ICP-MS analyses on zircons, apatite and other accessory minerals is desirable but not essential.
	Demonstrate scientific achievement with a record of publications commensurate with the years in the academic environment.


Position description: Position Description - Postdoc AMIRA-GAXI.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Steffen Hagemann at steffen.hagemann@uwa.eu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 24 November 2024

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Benefits 


	Flexible working options.
	Generous paid leave including parental leave.
	Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
	Salary packaging available.
	Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
	Discounted UWA course fees.
	Discounted health insurance.
	Employee Assistance Program.


 About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.



If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.


The University of Western Australia

United Kingdom, Guildford

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are recruiting a Cyber Assurance Lead to provide a focal point for Information Security Assurance, providing guidance and support to colleagues within IT Services and across the business.

As a senior risk professional, you will be leading on information security assurance, working with other security disciplines, technical teams and architects to overlay good practice and security controls in support of business activities. Using your business acumen, you will apply appropriate risk analysis principles to support the University mission.

What you’ll be doing:


	Working with the Head of Information Security to develop the University’s security and compliance frameworks, maintaining and developing accreditation for IT Services’ service catalogue
	Managing the PCI-DSS certification process, supporting all faculties / departments to ensure that their payment solutions are compliant
	Managing the annual certification activities associated with NHS DSP Toolkit 
	Managing the annual certification activities associated with Cyber Essentials+
	As lead for governance within Cyber Security team, operate and continuously improve the cyber risk registers and management information, supporting the successful communication of business risk within the institutional risk framework and University committee structure
	Provide product ownership for OneTrust (GRC platform) and Bitsight (Security Performance Management; Third Party Risk)


What you’ll have:


	Substantial vocational and relevant management experience, and success in similar or related roles, supported by evidence of significant appropriate specialist knowledge
	Experience of administering vendor risk management processes, and prior experience of risk assessment
	Experience of working with external parties in relation to their specific information security assurance requirements, such as NHS England (NHS DSP Toolkit); ONS (ONS Secure Research Service)
	Experience of developing workflows in support of information governance and information security assurance; particularly any service development involving GRC processes and tooling (such as OneTrust)
	Appropriate IT Security/risk certifications (such as one or more of: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC)
	Ability to work flexibly, including working outside of regular office hours upon occasion where incidents arise


What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:


	Competitive Salary
	20 Days annual leave rising by 1 day per year of service + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
	Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
	Access to on site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates


For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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University of Surrey

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology and the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki are announcing several open positions in three different research groups at the University of Helsinki Viikki campus. 

Project Description

Three research groups jointly announce open positions in the following project areas 1) structural virology, 2) structural parasitology in the area of mitochondrial supercomplexes and protein translation 3) antiviral inhibitors of protein secretion and 4) novel molecular glue activators of cell-protective stress pathways. The projects will be housed at the University of Helsinki Viikki campus in the groups of Prof. Sarah Butcher (project #1), Group Leader Dr. Alexander Mühleip (project #2) and Research Director Dr. Ville Paavilainen (projects #3-4). All of the positions will be affiliated with a single research group with more detailed project descriptions below. All of the participating groups are located in the same building with shared group meetings and high synergy, including many ongoing collaborative projects. As a result, the selected people will benefit from a highly synergistic and collaborative environment.

Project #1: Sarah Butcher

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology and the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki, renowned for its international research excellence, is excited to announce openings for both a postdoctoral researcher and a PhD researcher to join the group of Prof. Sarah Butcher. 

Our research focusses on pathogen-host interactions. The successful postdoctoral researcher will join the new Horizon Europe consortium, REFINE to work on West Nile virus entry, inhibition, and prevention, using molecular biology, and structural virology with an emphasis on reconstitution of membrane proteins, virus-antibody interactions, single-particle cryo-EM and image reconstruction. The successful PhD researcher will join the new COMBAT VIRUS project funded by the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, to work on vaccine development for picornaviruses and characterisation of antiviral molecules. The work will involve primarily single particle cryoEM and image reconstruction. We lead the University of Helsinki cryoEM facility and will give training on all of the relevant techniques, using the in-house 200-kV Talos Arctica microscope fitted with a Falcon 4i camera. Computational resources are provided by the national supercomputer center. 

About you


	you are an ambitious, goal-oriented, team player, motivated to tackle challenging new projects
	you are trained in structural biology and virology
	a background in protein or virus purification is desirable
	commitment to scientific excellence as demonstrated by a strong publication record
	excellent command of English to fit into our international group
	strong communication, social, and time management skills


What we offer


	a fixed-term 4-year position with a 6-month trial period (PhD position open immediately until filled, postdoctoral position open from March 2025)
	a collaborative, innovative and inclusive work environment
	performance-related salary (job demands level 2-4 for PhD researcher, level 5 for postdoctoral researcher), 5-7 weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours
	financial support with Finnish visa and residency permits, if applicable
	occupational health care, access to high-quality sports facilities and language classes


Project #2: Postdoctoral Researcher in structural mitochondrial biology

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology at the University of Helsinki, renowned for its international research excellence, is excited to announce an opening for a postdoctoral researcher or PhD graduate student to join the group of Dr. Alexander Mühleip. 

Project Description

The research of the group is focused on understanding how protein complexes organise mitochondrial membranes in protozoan parasites and when disrupted by human mitochondrial disorders. The successful applicant will work on the structural and functional characterisation of protein complexes involved in mitochondrial energy conversion and translation in protozoan parasites using protein biochemistry, single-particle cryo-EM and in-situ cryo-electron tomography with subtomogram averaging. Specifically, the project is aimed at visualisation of inner-membrane architecture and characterising parasite-specific modulation of membrane biogenesis. The candidate will also have the opportunity to study the structural basis for inhibition of mitochondrial translation in Toxoplasma gondii in collaboration with leading expert Prof. Lilach Sheiner (University of Glasgow). The project offers the unique opportunity to combine parasitology and mitochondrial biology with state-of-the-art structural biology techniques. The group benefits from in-house availability of a 200-kV Talos Arctica microscope, complemented by access to 300-kV cryo-electron microscopes for data collection at international facilities.

About you


	you are ambitious, goal-oriented, collegial and motivated to tackle challenging new projects
	prospective PhD and postdoctoral researchers should be in the final stages of their thesis submission) in an area of structural biology
	prior experience structural biology is critical, a background in electron cryo-tomography and subtomogram averaging is a strong asset
	skills in computational protein structure and cryo-EM data processing are desirable
	a background in protein purification is desirable
	commitment to scientific excellence as demonstrated by a strong publication record
	excellent command of English (working language at the institute)
	strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills


What we offer


	a fixed-term 3-year position with possible extension, expected opening for all positions either late Autumn 2024 or beginning of 2025.
	a collaborative, innovative and inclusive work environment
	support and mentoring for postdoctoral fellowship applications (EMBO, Marie-Curie etc.)
	a competitive salary depending on your qualifications and personal performance, 5-7 weeks of annual holiday leave, flexible working hours
	financial support with Finnish visa and residency permits, if applicable
	occupational health care and access to high-quality sports facilities


Project #3: Postdoctoral Researcher in structural biology

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology at the University of Helsinki, renowned for its international research excellence, is excited to announce an opening for a postdoctoral researcher or PhD graduate student to join the group of Dr. Ville Paavilainen. 

Project Description

The current research in the group has two directions with recent funding from the European Union and US National Institutes of Health. The overall goal of the group is to understand basic mechanisms of protein biogenesis, particularly within the early secretory pathway and in the membrane of the mammalian endoplasmic reticulum. Ongoing drug discovery efforts to target ER protein biogenesis in a client-selective manner are aimed for diseases such as cancer and inflammatory conditions. Here, one project is to study how client-selective inhibition of secretory protein biogenesis could be pursued as a new antiviral strategy against viruses such as Ebola. In the second project, we aim to develop new small molecule tools to activate specific ER stress responses as a cell-protective strategy with relevance to neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s and Altzheimer’s diseases. This work involves structural biology and biophysical experiments to characterize molecular glue mechanisms with their target proteins in collaboration with synthetic chemistry partners. Both projects take advantage of state-of-the-art structural biology methods, including cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography, chemical biology approaches as well as biophysical studies. The group benefits from in-house availability of a 200-kV Talos Arctica microscope, complemented by abundant access to 300-kV cryo-electron microscopes for data collection at international facilities as well as modern X-ray sources in-house as well as frequent access to European synchrotron sources as part of a Finnish block allocation group.

About you


	you are ambitious, goal-oriented, collegial and motivated to tackle challenging new projects
	PhD degree (or be in the final stages of PhD submission) in an area of structural biology, for example using X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM approaches, including atomistic modelling of macromolecules.
	Prior experience in computational protein structure analysis
	high interest in learning structural biology methods (comprehensive cryo-EM training will be provided)
	Experience in protein purification is preferable
	commitment to scientific excellence as demonstrated by a strong publication record
	excellent command of English (working language at the institute
	strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills


What we offer


	a fixed-term 3-year position with possible extension 
	a collaborative, innovative and inclusive work environment
	support and mentoring for postdoctoral fellowship applications (EMBO, Marie-Curie etc.)
	a competitive salary depending on your qualifications and personal performance, 5-7 weeks of annual holiday leave, flexible working hours
	financial support with Finnish visa and residency permits, if applicable
	occupational health care and access to high-quality sports facilities


General info 

How to apply?

Welcome with your application in English (click the ‘apply’ link), as soon as possible or no later than November 7th, 2024. Please note that applications will be continually reviewed. The position is available immediately or according to mutual agreement. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and contact details of three references. For further information on the position, please contact the group leaders Prof. Sarah Butcher (sarah.butcher@helsinki.fi), Dr. Alexander Mühleip (alexander.muhleip@helsinki.fi) or Dr. Ville Paavilainen (ville.paavilainen@helsinki.fi).

Further degree requirements

Further degree requirement for doctoral researcher position: The appointee must apply, and obtain, the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki within the probationary period of 6 months: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-doctoral-programmes/how-apply-doctoral-education 

Further degree requirement for postdoctoral position: The degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment.

About the Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki

The Institute of Biotechnology is an independent research institute within the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and at the global forefront of life science research with state-of-the-art research core facilities in genomics, biological imaging and structural biology.  According to the 2024 Times Higher Education World University survey, the University of Helsinki is ranked among the top 80 universities world-wide in life science research. The University of Helsinki is committed to providing a welcoming environment for international researchers, offering comprehensive services and support for relocating to Finland—a country known for its high quality of life, excellent education system, and robust support for research and innovation. 

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender and age, linguistic or cultural background, or minority group.

Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University.

JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER!  

 #HelsinkiUniCareers


University of Helsinki

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/ Associate Professor
Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries
(Post Ref.: 24/410)

Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) offers multi-disciplinary BA and MA programmes, broadly covering the history, theory and expression of visual art, moving images, material culture and the development of creative industries in Hong Kong, China and beyond.

BA in Animation and Digital Arts Programme under Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries is looking for a specialist in Arts and Technology with solid art background to teach the animation and digital arts courses.

For more information about the Department, please visit https://www.ln.edu.hk/daci/home.

Responsibility and Requirements

The appointee is expected to generate research or creative outputs with high impact and teach a board range of subjects, covering 2D and 3D animation, VR, animation history, interactive media and computer arts. Applicants should have a PhD Degree in relevant fields and demonstrate expertise in Arts and Technology plus at least one of the following areas:

  1. Interactive Arts
  2. Expanded Reality

Candidates are required to provide information about their research records and evidence of high-quality teaching in relevant subjects. The applicant should also have experience in curriculum design and teaching, as well as good track record of publications or creative outputs. Proficiency in Chinese and English is essential.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, research leave, conference leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. The appointee is entitled to apply for both internal and external grants in support of his/her teaching, research and conference activities.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. 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 post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We 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

The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is looking to recruit a full time postdoctoral researcher for a 3 year EPSRC-funded project. The project is led by Lancaster University who are looking at developing new Terahertz-based methods for probing the states of water in ion-exchange membranes; the Lancaster team will also conduct solid-state NMR experiments. The University of Surrey team's role is to synthesise and characterise a wide range of radiation-grafted ion-exchange membranes with a diversity of water contents and states that will then be supplied to Lancaster for testing.

A public summary of the grant can be found at https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/Z534237/1

The successful candidate will be joining a small and friendly research team led by Prof John Varcoe and will be supported by a team of specialist technicians. This is an on-site laboratory-based role and the bulk of the work will be conducted in the school's synthesis and characterisation laboratories, including a brand new energy research lab. The primary activities include: membrane synthesis; measuring ion-exchange capacities using auto-titration techniques; Raman microscopic mapping; and measuring physical properties such as ionic conductivities and water uptakes. The candidate will be expected to liaise with external partners including Lancaster University, commercial project partners (membrane suppliers), and other academic researchers who can conduct advanced characterisations such as X-ray, electron, and neutron scattering and imaging experiments.

Due to the timing of activities and the need to quickly supply materials to Lancaster University, the candidate must be able to start laboratory work at the start of January 2025.

About you

The candidate must hold (or be close to completion of) a PhD or EngD involving Polymer Chemistry. It is essential that the candidate has several years of experience of both polymer synthesis and characterisation and ideally will have direct experience of the radiation-grafting process and high-resolution Raman microscopy. Applicants are expected to be self-reliant and have a track record of: safe laboratory working and hazardous substances risk assessments; publications; problem solving and statistical skills; proactive engagement with a range of stakeholders (beyond academia); and innovation processes such as patenting (we anticipate foreground IP that will need protecting). The candidate must be willing to help supervise undergraduate final year project students on related projects, as well as demonstrating on an undergraduate practical involving the group's auto-titrators in Oct/Nov of each year (1 day per week for 3 weeks).

How to apply Only applications via the University of Surrey Website (jobs.surrey.ac.uk) will be accepted.

If shortlisted, interviews will be held on the 2nd Dec 2024 (Microsoft Teams or in person).

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Computer Science 2024=93^rd

Engineering 202482^nd

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Physical Sciences 202470^th

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