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Germany, Dresden

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in Germany. It offers a modern, interdisciplinary, and international working environment in the city of Dresden, one of Germany’s most vibrant places. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

The Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry offers, subject to the availability of resources, a position as

Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x)

(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting October 1, 2025. The position is limited to 30 months with the option of extension to a total of 36 months and entails 75% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (usually PhD).

The position is offered within the Research Training Group 2861 “Planar Carbon Lattices” (https://rtg2861-pcl.chm.tu-dresden.de), which is a collaboration between TUD Dresden University of Technology and Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), and is funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). Our goal is to achieve atomic-precision synthesis and exploration of new planar carbon lattices (PCLs) for next-generation quantum materials, functional precision membranes, optoelectronic and electrochemical devices, by employing advanced experimental and theoretical methods in an interdisciplinary approach bridging synthetic chemistry, condensed-matter physics, and materials science. Our research encompasses three research areas by exploring: (A) New approaches in precision synthesis of PCL, (B) PCLs’ properties and functions, and (C) Experimental and theoretical tools for their description.

Tasks:


	#4 Position at the Chair of Theoretical Chemistry (Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Thomas Heine) for project RTG2861-B2
	Research topic: Impact of surface interactions on deposited carbon lattices


Specific requirements: Experience in theoretical chemistry or theoretical physics (solid state), electronic structure calculations, scientific computing and solid background in mathematics.

General Requirements:


	very good university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, or materials sciences; Specialization in synthetic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry/physics, condensed-matter physics or nanosciences
	excellent results on individual performance criteria (e.g., manuscript/publication resulting from Master thesis, awards) and timely completion of higher education
	strong motivation to independently conduct research and to work in interdisciplinary collaborations
	excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
	one-page motivation letter specifying your reasons for joining our team and which of the announced projects/topics you are most interested in and why


We offer:


	cutting-edge research and training in the field of advanced nanomaterials with focus on PCLs beyond the state of the art;
	a dedicated supervision concept with a dual mentoring strategy of TUD and FAU (supervisor and co-supervisor from the partner university);
	dual-site research and training facilitated by a virtual research environment (VRE) where digital classes are combined with online tools to share information and research data;
	a comprehensive qualification program incorporating hybrid lectures, weekly seminars (hybrid and on-site), lab rotations and hands-on training;
	annual summer/winter schools and complementary skills workshops.


TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your complete application (in English or German) including:


	one-page motivation letter as described in the General Requirements,
	curriculum vitae (CV),
	master/diploma certificate and transcript of grades (and, if available, a link to your Master’s or diploma thesis),
	names and contact details of a referent we can contact.


by February 28, 2025 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single PDF file quoting the reference number “RTG2861-#4” in the subject header to rtg2861-pcl@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Chemie und Lebensmittelchemie, Professur für Theoretische Chemie, Frau Dr. Nina Vankova, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.


Technische Universitat Dresden

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in Germany. It offers a modern, interdisciplinary, and international working environment in the city of Dresden, one of Germany’s most vibrant places. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

The Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry offers, subject to the availability of resources, a position as

Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x)

(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting October 1, 2025. The position is limited to 30 months with the option of extension to a total of 36 months and entails 75% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (usually PhD).

The position is offered within the Research Training Group 2861 “Planar Carbon Lattices” (https://rtg2861-pcl.chm.tu-dresden.de), which is a collaboration between TUD Dresden University of Technology and Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), and is funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). Our goal is to achieve atomic-precision synthesis and exploration of new planar carbon lattices (PCLs) for next-generation quantum materials, functional precision membranes, optoelectronic and electrochemical devices, by employing advanced experimental and theoretical methods in an interdisciplinary approach bridging synthetic chemistry, condensed-matter physics, and materials science. Our research encompasses three research areas by exploring: (A) New approaches in precision synthesis of PCL, (B) PCLs’ properties and functions, and (C) Experimental and theoretical tools for their description.

Tasks:


	#2 Position at the Chair of Molecular Functional Materials (Principal Investigator: Prof. Xinliang Feng) for project RTG2861-A2
	Research topic: Synthetic development of topological and chiral GNRs 


Specific requirements: Expertise in the bottom-up organic/polymer synthesis and characterization of large aromatic compounds, graphene molecules and nanoribbons.

General Requirements:


	very good university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, or materials sciences; Specialization in synthetic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry/physics, condensed-matter physics or nanosciences
	excellent results on individual performance criteria (e.g., manuscript/publication resulting from Master thesis, awards) and timely completion of higher education
	strong motivation to independently conduct research and to work in interdisciplinary collaborations
	excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
	one-page motivation letter specifying your reasons for joining our team and which of the announced projects/topics you are most interested in and why


We offer:


	cutting-edge research and training in the field of advanced nanomaterials with focus on PCLs beyond the state of the art;
	a dedicated supervision concept with a dual mentoring strategy of TUD and FAU (supervisor and co-supervisor from the partner university);
	dual-site research and training facilitated by a virtual research environment (VRE) where digital classes are combined with online tools to share information and research data;
	a comprehensive qualification program incorporating hybrid lectures, weekly seminars (hybrid and on-site), lab rotations and hands-on training;
	annual summer/winter schools and complementary skills workshops.


TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your complete application (in English or German) including:


	one-page motivation letter as described in the General Requirements,
	curriculum vitae (CV),
	master/diploma certificate and transcript of grades (and, if available, a link to your Master’s or diploma thesis),
	names and contact details of a referent we can contact.


by February 28, 2025 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single PDF file quoting the reference number “RTG2861-#2” in the subject header to rtg2861-pcl@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Chemie und Lebensmittelchemie, Professur für Theoretische Chemie, Frau Dr. Nina Vankova, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.


Australia, Bundoora


	Full Time position 
	Fixed term position – June 30, 2027 
	Candidate to be based at La Trobe University Bundoora Campus  
	Attractive salary commensurate with experience 
	An exciting new opportunity to establish and manage two Suburban University Study Hubs in Hume and Epping, expanding access to tertiary education in the region. 


About the position 

The Northern Suburbs Study Hub Manager will establish and lead the operations of two Suburban University Study Hubs in Hume and Epping, enhancing access to tertiary education in Melbourne’s North. This dynamic role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, student-centred support services aligned with La Trobe University and government priorities. The Manager will oversee learning support, community engagement, and study facilities, collaborating with education providers and local stakeholders to drive student access, participation, and success in higher education. 

Skills and Experience 

To be considered for this position, you will have: 


	Demonstrated strategic and leadership skills, effective engagement and project management skills and a proven record of accomplishment in designing, delivering and evaluating projects. 
	Demonstrated experience and expertise in the management of significant human and material resources, or experience and expertise in the provision of strategic advice affecting the direction of the University.  
	Strong leadership skills including the ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships. 
	Proven record of developing innovative solutions and practical implementations for strategic change that directly impact and enhance student outcomes and performance.  
	Highly developed knowledge of the higher education environment, including its internal and external drivers, challenges and performance indicators.  
	Demonstrated capacity to effectively create and communicate new ideas to innovate service provision, promote collaboration within and amongst teams for innovation and lead continuous improvement with influence. 
	Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in liaising with staff at all levels of an organisation, negotiating effective outcomes, consultation and facilitation. 


Proven ability to deal with concepts, decisions and complex information or situations in an efficient and effective manner. Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills, and experience required for this position. 

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:   

https://f.io/KDo0ceng 

Benefits: 


	17% employer contributed superannuation 
	On site child care facilities 
	Flexible work arrangements 
	Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses 


How to apply 

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 23rd February 2025

Position Enquiries:   Naomi Dempsey, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience and Employability) via email: n.dempsey@latrobe.edu.au 

Recruitment Enquiries: Recruitment@latrobe.edu 

Position Description below: 

 PD_ Northern Suburbs Study Hub Manager.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.  

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: 

Cover letter addressing the Position Description. 

An up-to-date resume. 

Please scroll down to apply.  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. 

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. 




La Trobe University

United Kingdom, Guildford

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

SOL (Surrey Online Learning) will transform our online learning provision over the next five years by building our capability to develop master's programmes and 'stackable’ Continuing Professional Development courses. In years to come, digital delivery will become the norm, as learners blend work with continuous education improvement. By establishing Surrey as a player in the global online education space, we will be able to grow student income, reach new markets, achieve ‘scale’ in our delivery and uplift staff capability.

We’re looking for a Lecturer in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering to play a key role in leading the provision of the MSc Engineering Management online programme through SOL. 

This role will lead the online programme MSc Engineering Management; including aspects of programme and module development, synchronous and asynchronous delivery, ensuring the management of assessment processes, and collaborating with the wider online programmes on SOL as appropriate.

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter via our website. You will laso be asked to address some brief statements to help us assess your suitability for the position.

Informal enquiries should be made to Eunice Ma via her EA Kate Lascelles - K.Lascelles@surrey.ac.uk

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase our diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Further details

Job Description


University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Southampton

The Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences are excited to be announce recruitment for a part time, permanent administrator to join the friendly Faculty Operating Service (FOS) team supporting the School of Geography and Environmental Science and the School of Psychology. The role is varied and no two days are the same. In this varied role you’ll work closely with academics, admin staff and students to ensure that the Schools are fully supported in line with FOS core services. 

The role sits within FOS and it will support the delivery of an excellent, administrative support for the academic community within the two Schools. The successful applicant will be motivated, enthusiastic and a proactive team player who is able to work effectively in a flexible and responsive environment.

Activities which are part of the role include but not limited to; act as first point of contact for a range of enquiries, organising travel and accommodation, financial administration, HR administration, support space and facilities work, ordering stationary and catering supplies, ordering catering, event support, updating SharePoint sites, managing mailboxes, and acting as secretary on meetings including minuting meetings ensuring high level of confidentiality at all times

To be successful in this role you will:


	Have the ability to build effective and credible working relationships and liaise confidently with academics.
	Be adaptable, flexible, proactive and a team player with strong interpersonal skills and a positive and enthusiastic approach
	Have excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively to meet business requirements
	Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as up to date MS Office skills 


For further information about the position, please contact Steph Stevens – s.n.stevens@soton.ac.uk

The role is currently hybrid with a mix of working from home and on Highfield Campus but could be subject to change.

What we can offer you

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach. Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton!


University of Arkansas

Rankings

World University Rankings 2025501-600^th

Arts and Humanities 2025501-600^th

Business and Economics 2025401-500^th

Clinical and Health 2025401-500^th

Computer Science 2025401-500^th

Education 2025251-300^th

Engineering 2025401-500^th

Law 2025176-200^th

Life Sciences 2025401-500^th

Physical Sciences 2025601-800^th

Psychology 2025301-400^th

Social Sciences 2025501-600^th

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Subjects Taught at the University of Arkansas

Physical Sciences601–800^th

Computer Science401–500^th

Social Sciences501–600^th

Life Sciences401–500^th

Clinical and Health401–500^th

Law176–200^th

Business and Economics401–500^th

Arts and Humanities501–600^th

Education251–300^th

Engineering401–500^th

Psychology301–400^th

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University of Arkansas

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Arts and Humanities 2025501-600th

Business and Economics 2025401-500th

Clinical and Health 2025401-500th

Computer Science 2025401-500th

Education 2025251-300th

Engineering 2025401-500th

Law 2025176-200th

Life Sciences 2025401-500th

Physical Sciences 2025601-800th

Psychology 2025301-400th

Social Sciences 2025501-600th

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Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at the University of Arkansas

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

Computer Science401–500th

Social Sciences501–600th

Life Sciences401–500th

Clinical and Health401–500th

Law176–200th

Business and Economics401–500th

Arts and Humanities501–600th

Education251–300th

Engineering401–500th

Psychology301–400th

Arts and Humanities 2025501-600^th

Business and Economics 2025401-500^th

Clinical and Health 2025401-500^th

Computer Science 2025401-500^th

Education 2025251-300^th

Engineering 2025401-500^th

Law 2025176-200^th

Life Sciences 2025401-500^th

Physical Sciences 2025601-800^th

Psychology 2025301-400^th

Social Sciences 2025501-600^th

Physical Sciences601–800^th

Computer Science401–500^th

Social Sciences501–600^th

Life Sciences401–500^th

Clinical and Health401–500^th

Law176–200^th

Business and Economics401–500^th

Arts and Humanities501–600^th

Education251–300^th

Engineering401–500^th

Psychology301–400^th