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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 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

Competitive and commensurate with rank and experience

China, Suzhou

Department: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Advanced Technology
Position Title: Professor – Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Location: Suzhou, China
Salary: Salary and benefits packages are competitive and commensurate with rank and experience.
Job ID: 2052

University Overview

Located in Suzhou, China, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a young, dynamic and EMI university founded in 2006, and is a unique collaborative institution and first joint-venture university in China to offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate degrees for more than 100 programmes. XJTLU also aims to become truly research-led and has committed significant investment into research development and the expansion of master’s and PhD student numbers on campus. The university has over 18,000 students and nearly 1000 academic staff representing in excess of 90 nationalities. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn

Department Description

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.

Responsibilities and Duties

The position of Professor is crucial to the effective operation of XJTLU. Departments are the fundamental building blocks of the university, and the Professor is the role model of academic staff. The Professor is reported directly to the Head of their department. The Professor is a key research leader, manager, and administrator. The term of appointment is three years.

Supporting its rapid expansion, SAT now seeks to appoint senior faculty to join the EEE department. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior academic and established researcher to become part of a young, fast-growing, and internationally recognized institution situated in the heart of one of China’s most innovative and entrepreneurial economic areas. XJTLU is a research-led university. In this context, even though the workload of faculty in SAT is generally shared between teaching, research, and service, faculty members are expected to spend the majority of their time on research, followed by teaching, then service. Research activities include the publication of research articles, attendance of international conferences, and applications for research funding. Research performance in the School is benchmarked on internationally recognized lists of journal quality such as the CAS JCR Q1 journals. 

Personal Attributes

The successful applicant is expected to have developed: 


	A motivation to mentor junior faculty, 
	A solid wide range of academic leadership skills, 
	Good interpersonal and communication skills. 


Essential Qualifications/Experience

The successful applicant is expected to have: 


	A PhD degree in Microelectronics, or Semiconductor Material Science & Engineering or integrated circuit design & manufacturing or a related field, 
	At least ten years of teaching/research experience in higher education, especially in the areas of electronic materials and devices, semiconductor fabrication or integrated circuit design 
	A significant record of academic publications in excellent international journals, 
	Supervised PhD students to completion, 
	A successful record of research funding acquisition


Desirable Qualifications/Experience

The successful applicant should preferably possess the following attributes: 


	Curriculum design and programme development experience, 
	Teaching and/or research interest in nanoelectronic materials and fabrication, microelectronic devices and circuits, and semiconductor science & technology
	Engagement with professional community, 
	Professional memberships such as IET, ACM, IEEE and HEA;
	Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education. Ideally hold the rank of Professor.


Compensation Package

Members of Academic Staff receive generous subsidies for accommodation, travel, children’s education, and medical insurance. A relocation allowance is provided. Non-Chinese passport holders may qualify for multi-year income tax “holidays”, depending on nationality and tax residency.

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 60 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

To Apply

Please submit your application on our university website. 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 Dean of School Prof. Eng Gee Lim at enggee.lim@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HRBP of School of Advanced Technology at Mengyi.Wang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.


Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

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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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.


Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

50 Faculty of Life Sciences
Startdate: 02.01.2025 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 01.01.2029
Reference no.: 3146

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished and dedicated team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a university assistant prae doc, you will complement the research group Specialized Human Nutrition around Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jürgen König and assist in research, teaching and administration.

The focus of our research is on the mechanisms of hunger and satiety in an approach that combines psychological factors (stress, food craving, restricted eating, visual and sensory food clues) and physiological processes in order to better understand eating behavior at all levels.

The contract duration at the time of employment is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not submit a declaration of non-extension within the first 12 months.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means:


	You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of Specialized Human Nutrition.
	You will focus on memory based dietary records and factors influencing the ability to remember food consumption events to estimate the reliability of dietary assessment methods  
	You will publish your results internationally
	We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12 months.
	You work on your dissertation and its completion.
	You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	You take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.


This is part of your personality:


	Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of nutritional sciences, cognitive sciences or psychology
	Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods in assessment of food consumption and dietary behaviour
	Didactic competences and experience with e-learning
	Excellent command of written and spoken English and German (C1 level) and excellent communication skills with study participants
	IT user skills in office software and statistical software (SPSS or R)
	You should be a team player with high social skills


What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a positive and collegial working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training and 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 3578,80 (on a full-time basis, 14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Extent of employment: 30 hours/week

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:


	With your scientific curriculum vitae and letter of intent (or contact details of colleagues for references)
	With your summary of research interests and ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (max. 2 p.)
	With a list of publications if already available
	Certificate of master's/diploma degree
	Via our job portal and Apply now - button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Jürgen König  

juergen.koenig@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: 11/17/2024 

Prae Doc


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World University Rankings 2025801-1000^th

Clinical and Health 2024801-1000^th

Engineering 2024601-800^th

Psychology 2024401-500^th

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

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Subjects Taught at Teesside University

Social Sciences601–800^th

Psychology401–500^th

Engineering601–800^th

Clinical and Health801–1000^th

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Clinical and Health 2024801-1000th

Engineering 2024601-800th

Psychology 2024401-500th

Social Sciences 2024601-800th

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Subjects Taught at Teesside University

Social Sciences.css-umjwst{margin-left:0.5rem;vertical-align:middle;font-size:0.75rem;color:#595959;}601–800th

Psychology401–500th

Engineering601–800th

Clinical and Health801–1000th

Clinical and Health 2024801-1000^th

Engineering 2024601-800^th

Psychology 2024401-500^th

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

Social Sciences601–800^th

Psychology401–500^th

Engineering601–800^th

Clinical and Health801–1000^th