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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 Law, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a

Full Professor of Business Law

The position:

Successful candidates qualify by their ability and willingness to teach and examine both in German and English Austrian an European Business Law in its whole variety, including Commercial Law, Company and Securities Law as well as principles of Acounting Law, Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law and Intellectual Property Law (IP), and their outstanding expertise in at least one of these subjects, preferably in Acounting Law, Antitrust Law, Unfair Competition Law or Intellectual Property Law (IP), evidenced by high-quality legal publications taking into account national, European and international developments. Particularly desirable is a spezialisation that enables a substantial contribution to one or more of the faculty's main areas of research as well as a relevant habilitation (venia docendi) or an internationally recognized equivalent qualification.

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 (additionally, in German is possible) via E-mail to the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Brigitta Zöchling-Jud (romana.mayer@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.: 0600/24
Application deadline: 10 January 2025


University of Vienna

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 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.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

Privacy Policy

Reference no.: 20-6-2023
Application deadline:  26 November 2024 


China, Suzhou

School: School of Advanced Technology
Department: Department of Mechatronics and Robotics
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 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 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 UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from 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, team-work and project management.

All academic staff members at the Department of Mechatronics and Robotics (MEC) are research active and have closely engaged with industry in and around Suzhou to support the research and development of Suzhou’s strategic aim of intelligent manufacturing. Suzhou is one of the top three cities in China and one of the top ten cities in the world in intelligent manufacturing, which provides huge opportunities for research and development, self-development, and employment. With rapidly increased student number, we are seeking applicants with a strong research track record, high level of ambitions, and enthusiasm to engage with our diverse students to join our team.

Areas of expertise in Department of Mechatronics and Robotics: Networked Mechatronic Systems; Robotics and Control; and Product Design and Optimisation.

Informal enquiries about the positions and the Department may be addressed to Head of the Department, Dr. Jie Sun at Jie.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn

RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicants will have extensive teaching experience, have published high quality papers in their area of expertise, have been successful in obtaining research grants, and have substantial experience in the supervision of research students. 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 enhancing our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES


	Self-motivated and being 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 mechatronics, robotics, biomedical engineering, 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, IEE, 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
		Kids’ education 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.


Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

34 Faculty of Law
Startdate: 15.12.2024 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 3267

Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be scientifically successful. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Institute for Corporate and Business Law is looking for a university assistant prae doc with an interest in corporate law issues to support teaching and research. The Institute is part of the Faculty of Law. The Institute's task is teaching and research in the field of corporate and commercial law.

Place of work: Faculty of Law, Institute for Corporate and Commercial Law (Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ulrich Torggler, LL.M.), Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna.

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible. The employment is expected to start on 01.04.2024.

Your future tasks:


	Cooperation in research, teaching and administration
	Participation in examination activities
	Contribution to publications/scientific articles
	Completion of a dissertation agreement within 12 - 18 months is expected
	Possibility of writing a dissertation
	Cooperation in and possibly independent holding of lectures to the extent of the provisions of the collective agreement
	Participation in and possibly independent teaching of courses to the extent of the provisions of the collective agreement
	Student support


This is part of your personality:


	Completed law studies (Master's degree or equivalent, e.g.: LL.M. (WU))
	Special interest in corporate law, possible dissertation in this subject
	Above-average academic success (at least in the field of civil and corporate law)
	Excellent computer skills (MS-Office)
	Experience in working with databases
	Very good written and spoken English
	Very good written and spoken German
	High level of written and oral communication skills
	Didactic qualification
	Ability to work in a team


Advantageous: Experience in the university sector; business studies, economics or studies abroad

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3277,30 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:


	With your academic CV/letter of intent
	With a summary of your research interests/dissertation concept
	Letter of motivation
	Letter of confirmation of completed Master's/Diploma studies
	List of publications, proof of teaching experience (if available)
	Degree certificates


Via our job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Andrea Bitomsky

sekretariat.torggler@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
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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​Application deadline: 11/28/2024 

Prae Doc


Sofia University

Rankings

World University Rankings 20251501+

Arts and Humanities 2024501-600^th

Computer Science 2024601-800^th

Engineering 20241001+

Life Sciences 2024801-1000^th

Physical Sciences 20241001+

Social Sciences 2024801+

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 2024401-600^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024801-1000^th

Quality Education 2024401-600^th

Gender Equality 2024301-400^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024101-200^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024401-600^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024301-400^th

Climate Action 2024101-200^th

Life below Water 2024301-400^th

Life on Land 2024301-400^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024201-300^th

Partnership for the Goals 2024401-600^th

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Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at Sofia University

Social Sciences801+

Physical Sciences1001+

Life Sciences801–1000^th

Engineering1001+

Computer Science601–800^th

Arts and Humanities501–600^th

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Sofia University

Rankings

Arts and Humanities 2024501-600th

Computer Science 2024601-800th

Engineering 20241001+

Life Sciences 2024801-1000th

Physical Sciences 20241001+

Social Sciences 2024801+

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 2024401-600th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024801-1000th

Quality Education 2024401-600th

Gender Equality 2024301-400th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024101-200th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024401-600th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024301-400th

Climate Action 2024101-200th

Life below Water 2024301-400th

Life on Land 2024301-400th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024201-300th

Partnership for the Goals 2024401-600th

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Subjects Taught at Sofia University

Social Sciences.css-umjwst{margin-left:0.5rem;vertical-align:middle;font-size:0.75rem;color:#595959;}801+

Physical Sciences1001+

Life Sciences801–1000th

Engineering1001+

Computer Science601–800th

Arts and Humanities501–600th

Arts and Humanities 2024501-600^th

Computer Science 2024601-800^th

Life Sciences 2024801-1000^th

Impact Rankings 2024401-600^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024801-1000^th

Quality Education 2024401-600^th

Gender Equality 2024301-400^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024101-200^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024401-600^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024301-400^th

Climate Action 2024101-200^th

Life below Water 2024301-400^th

Life on Land 2024301-400^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024201-300^th

Partnership for the Goals 2024401-600^th

Social Sciences801+

Life Sciences801–1000^th

Computer Science601–800^th

Arts and Humanities501–600^th