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New Zealand, Auckland

About us 

Media Design School (MDS) is New Zealand's most awarded tertiary institution for creative and digital technology qualifications. We offer industry-endorsed courses in AI, Game Art, Game Programming, Graphic Design, Creative Advertising, Motion Design, Interactive Design, Digital Transformation, and 3D Animation and Visual Effects. We’re looking for passionate individuals like us who want to join us on the journey. 

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do. 
  
What’s the job?  

Are you passionate about Design and Creative Media? We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Coordinator/Senior Lecturer to join our team. This role combines programme coordination and academic management, with a focus on supporting Māori and Pacific communities. As Programme Coordinator, you will oversee course planning, curriculum quality, and student success for Foundation courses in Art and Design, and Digital Media and Design.  As a Senior Lecturer, you will prepare, deliver, and assess subjects, support students, and engage in professional development and research. Additionally, you will lead as Chair of the Māori and Pacific Steering Committee, promoting cultural inclusivity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.  

Day-to-day accountabilities:  

The Programme Coordinator/Senior Lecturer role involves: 


	Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Foundation Department. 
	Supporting the academic team, deliver lectures, and develop teaching materials. 
	Serve as a resource and mentor for junior academic staff, providing guidance on teaching practices and curriculum. 
	Identify and support at-risk students by making appropriate referrals to support staff and resources. 
	Implement culturally responsive teaching practices that acknowledge and celebrate Māori and Pacific identities, values, and learning styles. 
	Foster connections with relevant industry contacts to maintain subject relevance and provide students with exposure to industry practices. 
	Engage in ongoing development of cultural competency in tikanga Māori, Te Reo Māori, and Pacific cultures. 
	Actively uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi by fostering a learning environment based on Partnership, Protection and Participation. 
	Contribute to research and scholarly work within the discipline, aligning with the organisation’s strategic goals. 


You can view the full job description at this link: https://torrens.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/xid-84289188_1

The role is a Full Time Permanent position based in Auckland. 

About you 

Essential: 


	A minimum of a master's qualification in design, creative media or related discipline.  
	At least five years of experience in higher education in the field of design, creative media or related discipline. 
	Proven experience in applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in a professional or educational setting. 
	Experience working with Māori and Pacific communities and understanding of their unique educational and cultural needs. 
	A high service ethos towards students to support their learning. 
	Experience with Canvas (LMS), in particular Editor and HTML/CSS 
	Māori and/or Pasifika whakapapa and/or a lived Māori or Pacific experience.  


Desirable:  


	Proficiency of Te Reo Māori or a Pasifika language is advantageous. 
	Where applicable, a demonstrated track record of high-quality research outcomes through traditional publications, conferences and/or non-traditional research outcomes. 
	Where applicable, evidence of applying for research grants. 
	Where applicable, evidence of research that is applicable to industry or in collaboration with industry partners. 


Why join us?   

Bold, modern and agile, we’re New Zealand's most awarded creative technology and digital design school. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.   

As New Zealand's only education provider certified as a B Corp, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. 

What we offer:  
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At MDS, you’ll benefit from:   


	Study free in a course/degree related to your position   
	Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation 


Hiring process  
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at Nikeey.silwal@torrens.edu.au 
 
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.  
We’d love to hear from you. 


	Applications close: Sunday 8th December 
	Job reference: R25764


To ensure a fair and thorough review process, applications for this role will close on Sunday 8th December. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with any updates about your applications. 


Torrens University Australia

Czech Republic, Brno

Department: Department of Educational Sciences – Faculty of Arts
Deadline: 10 Dec 2024
Start date: 1 January 2025
Job type: full-time
Job field: Science and research  |  Education and schooling

Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position

Assistant Professor

Workplace: Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University
EU Researcher Profile: R2 

Amount of Working Hours: full-time - 40 hours per week
Number of Open Positions: 1
Expected Start: 01 January 2025
Type of Employment Contract: fixed term (employment contract for 2 year)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2024

We are looking for a colleague to join the Department of Educational Sciences for the position of assistant professor with a focus on quantitative research. An excellent publication record, experience in a basic research project and an international internship are important for us.

MAIN JOB CONTENT

Teaching


	Participating in lectures and other forms of teaching in Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs, including courses such as Sociology of Education, Educational Policy, and Methodology of Quantitative Research.
	Contributing to teaching in Bachelor’s, Master’s, and lifelong learning programs.
	Supervising, advising, or serving as an opponent for Bachelor’s and Master’s theses.
	Acting as a supervisor or consultant for doctoral programs in exceptional cases.
	Assisting in the organizational support of teaching activities.
	Engaging in publishing activities, particularly for educational purposes.


Research

Participation in research, development, and innovation activities, particularly:


	conducting independent research on complex research and development tasks and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, scientific monographs, or peer-reviewed proceedings,
	actively participating in domestic and international scientific conferences and professional meetings to present research results,
	contributing to the organizational support of research activities.


Other

Participation in operational and administrative activities related to the academic position, as directed by the department head, including:


	performing routine administrative tasks related to course management, utilizing e-learning, and communicating with students via the MU Information System,
	organizing and facilitating foreign internships for students and academic staff.


WE REQUEST


	Ph.D. – Doctoral Degree Programme in Education
	professional focus on quantitative research
	publishing articles in Web of Science (WoS) journals
	participating in blue-sky research projects
	collaborating with leading international experts to publish scientific findings


Language skills


	knowledge of English language at C1/C2 level
	excellent knowledge of the Czech language in both written and spoken form


Requirements related to job content


	Ability to communicate effectively with students and actively engage them in learning
	Capacity for independent publication
	Advanced proficiency in statistical data analysis software
	Skill in clearly formulating and presenting research findings
	Ability to present research results to both an international professional community and a broad audience


 

WE OFFER

Working environment 


	stable working environment in a prestigious institution
	employment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research
	access to interesting projects 
	friendly and inspiring working environment
	convenient location of the faculty in the city centre
	a friendly approach to work-life balance


Employee benefits

8 weeks of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours with the possibility to work partly from home for better work life balance, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance, selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, Multisport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Elánek for children of employees near the faculty.

Training and development

Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application via the electronic application link by 10.12.2024 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents.  

The following documents are required as a part of your application:


	cover letter
	cover letter specifying the area of research interest
	structured CV with an overview of previous experience
	copies of proof of education
	overview of scientific and publishing activities


Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps.

If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office:

Ing. Jana Marečková, e-mail: mareckova@phil.muni.cz

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection criteria:


	submitting of all required documents in the e-application,
	compliance of the candidate's profile with the requirements for the job as stated above.


Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may also take the form of a videoconference. Selection procedures rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found on our careers page here.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, THE FACULTY, AND THE DEPARTMENT

Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties and a number of other specialized units, more than 6,000 employees and 32,000 students. We are a university with a wide range of research areas in the humanities and natural sciences and a strong international position. Our mission is to provide education and research of the highest quality.

The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is one of the four founding faculties of Masaryk University and since its foundation in 1919 it has been not only an important center of humanities and social science education, science, research and development, but also an institution that actively participates in shaping the cultural life of the city and the region.

Traditionally, it has been profiled as a research-oriented faculty generating approximately one-fifth of MU's research volume. The faculty has more than 600 employees and by the student population of over 6,000 is the largest faculty at the university.

Since 2021, the faculty has been the proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission.

You can find out more information about the faculty on the website https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/ or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FacultyofArtsMasarykUniversity.

For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website:

https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/about-us/hrs4r-hr-award/.

Department

Information about the Department of Educational Sciences at the Faculty of Arts of MU
can be found at: https:// pedagogika.phil.muni.cz/en/studium Studium | Department of Educational Sciences (muni.cz)

Contact person at the department for questions about the position:

First name and surname: Mgr. Roman Švaříček, Ph.D., e-mail: svaricek@phil.muni.cz, telephone: +420  549 49 6521


Masaryk University

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

The Teaching, Learning and Development Lab (TLD) in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research assistant or research associate to work on research related to early childhood development (ECD) and the role of caregivers during the early years. The research assistant or research associate will work with the principal investigator, Dr. Antje von Suchodoletz, on a variety of projects.

The successful applicant will be well prepared to support ongoing projects in the TLD lab. Experience in ECD research and participant recruitment in the UAE and the ability to speak and read Arabic fluently are considered significant strengths, as much of the research associated with the position is conducted in the UAE and the greater Middle East region. Experience with data and data analyses as well as with scientific writing (as evidenced by co-authored publications and/or reports) are also considered a strength. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, researchers, administrators, graduate students and undergraduate students.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Education or Human Development. Candidates with a Master’s degree will be given priority. Knowledge of the local ECD landscape and training in ECD research are highly desired.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, Research Statement, and a list of phone numbers and email addresses of two references, all in PDF format, via Interfolio. Questions about specifics of the position can be directed to Dr. Antje von Suchodoletz: avs5@nyu.edu.

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.


New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

Base Salary starting from $118,390 + 17% superannuation

Australia, Camperdown


	Full time, fixed term contract for 3 years with possible extension 
	An exciting opportunity in a newly created research role within the team focused on wearables and health within the Charles Perkins Centre and the Faculty of Medicine and Health
	Base Salary starting from $118,390 + 17% superannuation 


The University of Sydney, Charles Perkins Centre - The University is seeking to employ a Research Fellow to support the multi-disciplinary research team in the Charles Perkins Centre's Theme of Physical Activity. The incumbent will lead a program of incidental physical activity in socioeconomically diverse populations, as well as aspects of the ProPASS consortium health improvement in, Exercise and Energy Expenditure Theme, led by Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis. The position is located at Charles Perkins Centre, a leading multidisciplinary research institute of the University of Sydney.

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We are Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 8,100 academic and non-academic staff who support over 73,000 students.

Charles Perkins Centre is at the forefront of multidisciplinary research and education and undertakes high-impact research that anticipates the cardiometabolic health issues of tomorrow while overcoming the challenges of today.

Your key responsibilities will be to:


	Lead physical activity interventions, including ethics approvals, recruitment, data collection, analyses and manuscript preparation
	lead co-design and community involvement work
	provide leadership to the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep consortium (ProPASS)
	provide leadership of epidemiological publications on physical activity, sleep, and other behaviors
	provide regular contributions to physical activity measurement related studies included in the above program of research.
	significantly contribute to successful applications for competitive research grants and/ or funding to deliver research impact
	work under the supervision of academic staff
	typically conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently, or as a member of a team
	undertake administration primarily relating to staff member's activities at the University
	maintain quality, standards and excellence in all research activities and outputs
	Work out-of-office hours, as the needs of the multiple international collaboration the above program entails dictates.


About you


	PHD in relevant field
	experience with intervention design, co-design and evaluation, particularly within physical activity or health behaviour change settings
	strong expertise in qualitative research methods, including conducting interviews and thematic analysis
	experience working with diverse socioeconomic groups and/or research addressing health inequalities
	familiarity with ProPASS or similar international consortia
	background in behavioral interventions related to physical activity, sedentary behavior, or sleep
	solid understanding of epidemiological methods and study designs (e.g., cohort studies, prospective studies)
	expertise in physical activity, sedentary behavior, and/or sleep research and their associations with health outcomes
	experience with biostatistics and working with large population-based datasets
	strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields
	experience in writing research grants and preparing reports for stakeholders or funding agencies.


To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note in your application if you require a visa for this position.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Ann Yazigi , Recruitment Operations by email to Rachel.yazigi@sydney.edu.au.

Copyright The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for this role.


The University of Sydney

Finland

The rumors about the death of Analog electronics are premature, as Analog just went Programmatic. If you are willing to learn how to design Analog microelectronics by developing optimization procedures for parametrized implementations with Python, here is an opportunity for you to join the programmatic hardware design activities of Aalto Microelectronics Research Center (https://metka.aalto.fi). 

Analog building blocks are needed in every piece of microelectronics and Systems-on-Chip, like digital circuitry and microprocessors. Programmatic design methodology aims to provide parametrized and procedurally optimized analog building blocks for these needs. Berkeley Analog Generator is a design environment recently developed in University of Berkeley which enables analog circuit design by programmatic means. In Aalto we are looking for pioneers with enthusiasm to learn to take this new methodology into use. If you want to be a game changer, this is your moment.

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work with us on this area of research.

Successful execution of the work requires fluent unix working habits, Git version control, shell scripting and Python programming, complemented with doctoral level knowledge of analog design tools and methodology added with strong theoretical understanding about optimization algorithms. Topic focuses on implementation of analog building blocks for A/D converters, sensor interfaces, 5G mmWave circuits, radio transmitters and receivers according to your preferences, within the scopes of our research projects. The position is appropriate for post-docs eager to learn, and willingness to develop the circuits and design methodologies of the future. Minimum entry criteria is D.Sc. or PhD degree in microelectronics design and working proficiency in English. 

We offer

The starting salary is approximately 4000 eur/month depending on the experience. The position will be filled for 1-3 years. The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities.  We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. The position is located at the Aalto University Otaniemi campus which can be easily reached by public transport.

Join us!

To apply, please share the following application materials with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!”).

All material should be submitted in English and a pdf-file. You can send in max. Five (5) documents up to 5M bit in size. Application material should include: 


	Letter of motivation (max. one page). Please describe your background and future plans.     
	A curriculum vitae and possible list of publications with complete study and employment history, contact details of referees from 2 senior academic people. We will contact your referees, if recommendation letters are required.  (please see CV example TENK_CV_template_2020.docx (live.com) )    
	A study transcript provided by the applicant’s university that lists studies completed and grades achieved.    


The call is open until the 30th of November 2024, but we will start reviewing and interviewing candidates immediately. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). Aalto University’s students and visitors should apply as external candidates with personal (not aalto) email.  

Want to know more?    

Further information please contact Associate Professor Marko Kosunen, marko.kosunen@aalto.fi.  

Aalto University reserves the right to leave the positions open, extend the application period, reopen the application process, and consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period. In any recruitment process related questions, please contact HR Partner Karoliina Walldén (karoliina.wallden@aalto.fi).   

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.     

The Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering conducts research and arranges related courses in the fields of electromagnetics, micro and nanotechnology, radio engineering, and space technology. The department research groups have active national and international collaboration with several institutes and companies. Research groups are working with world-class research facilities and instruments; the largest clean rooms in the Nordic countries are located in the Micro- and nanotechnology centre Micronova. 

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi
youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity
linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity
instagram.com/aaltouniversity
twitter.com/aaltouniversity


University of Venda

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World University Rankings 20251501+

Life Sciences 2024801-1000^th

Physical Sciences 20241001+

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

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Life Sciences 2024801-1000th

Physical Sciences 20241001+

Social Sciences 2024601-800th

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Physical Sciences1001+

Life Sciences801–1000th

Life Sciences 2024801-1000^th

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

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