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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

Job Purpose

The High Temperature and Materials Characterization (HTMC) Laboratory Engineer is responsible for providing high quality technical support to the HTMC Laboratory performing a broad range of duties related to its day-to-day operations. This includes equipment management, conducting testing for external stakeholders, the training of users, compliance with Khalifa University’s (KU’s) Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations including the proper and safe use of equipment and materials. The HTMC Laboratory Engineer will also promote a culture of continuous improvement in the HTMC Laboratory providing excellent levels of user services to the HTMC Laboratory stakeholders.

Operational Responsibilities

Laboratory Safety

Drive practices and metrics, which ensure that the HTMC Laboratory operates in compliance with all aspects of KU’s EHS policies and procedures.

Laboratory Operations

Responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and user training of the HTMC laboratory equipment. This role includes working closely with faculty, students, researchers and external stakeholders to provide technical support in high temperature materials characterization experiments, data collection, and analysis. The successful candidate will also contribute to the research and educational mission of the University by enabling high-quality high temperature materials characterization data generation.

Key Responsibilities:


	Provide a safe environment by using high temperature-based laboratory equipment by maintaining a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment as per KU EHS compliance requirements.
	Receive, inspect, install, and commission new HTMC laboratory equipment for high-temperature material testing as per manufacturer specifications.
	Conduct high temperature-based testing of material samples.
	Calibrate and maintain HTMC laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of test data.
	Provide expertise, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, to KU researchers and external stakeholders for high temperature materials experiments.
	Assist and train faculty, students, researchers and external stakeholders in the use of HTMC laboratory equipment.
	Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to HTMC laboratory equipment operation.
	Ensure HTMC laboratory equipment are calibrated and functioning optimally, performing routine maintenance as needed.
	Maintain detailed records that are clear and concise for test data and experimental measurements, instrument logs, calibration and maintenance activities.
	Manage and schedule usage of the HTMC laboratory equipment.
	Stay updated with the latest developments in high temperature materials characterization methods and techniques.


Resource Management


	Assist in the determination of fiscal requirements and in the preparation of budgetary recommendations, including recommending capital equipment expenditures, ensure appropriate resource levels, and comply with organizational expenditure requirements.
	Supervise the inventory of commonly used laboratory supplies, maintenance parts and any other items related to HTMC laboratory operations.
	Evaluate technical requirements based on bids received from potential vendors for purchase of HTMC laboratory equipment.
	Ensure information on HTMC Laboratory website is kept up to date including all training schedules, equipment schedules and equipment descriptions.
	Guide the faculty, researchers and external stakeholders on the purchase of consumables and accessories for HTMC laboratory equipment usage.


Research Services


	Contribute to the continued innovation and development of the HTMC Laboratory program.
	Maintain liaison with faculty, researchers and external stakeholders to solve specific HTMC laboratory operating challenges and improve technical activities.


Other

Proficiency in materials thermal and mechanical characterization concepts including thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, specific heat capacity, thermal expansion and dynamic mechanical analyses.

Proficiency with thermal and mechanical characterization equipment such as (but not limited to):


	Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
	Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
	Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)
	Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
	Laser Flash Analysis (LFA).


Knowledge of ASTM, ISO, and other relevant standards for materials thermal and mechanical characterization analyses.

Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly.

Coordinate with other KU Departments and external stakeholders to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities related to the operations of the HTMC Laboratory.

Coordinate with all HTMC Laboratory stakeholders to support their experimental needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualification:


	Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering in the field of Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
	Strong experience, technical skills and familiarity with laboratory equipment and instrumentation, with application to high temperature materials thermal and mechanical characterization.
	Certification in laboratory equipment installation, calibration and maintenance preferable.
	Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and build commercial relationships in a university environment.
	Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail


Required Experience: A minimum of 3 - 4 years relevant experience.

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).


Khalifa University

The basic monthly gross salary is € 4.932,90

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Startdate: 01.03.2025 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 31.08.2025
Reference no.: 3599

Among the many reasons 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 continuous striving for top international research and scientific excellence. At the same time they enjoy support and liberties that are not a given at other institutions.

Your personal sphere of play

The Department of Communication, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Vienna is one of the largest and strongest research-oriented department for Communication Science worldwide. The advertised position of a Senior Scientist (postdoc) is situated within the Advertising & Media Psychology Research Group, led by Professor Jörg Matthes. The Advertising & Media Psychology Research Group deals with the impact of modern media environments on people's thinking, behavior, and opinions, using both quantitative as well as qualitative methods to conduct their research. We are looking for a Senior Scientist with several years of experience in social science research and lab management, outstanding knowledge of quantitative methods (especially experimental research, eye-tracking research), and statistical data analysis.

The position is advertised to the extent of 40 hours/week (100%) for the period of absence of the holder of the position.

Your future tasks

Active participation in research & administration, which means:


	Participation in the management of the research lab of the Advertising and Media Psychology Research Group
	Organization, coordination and implementation of various data collection and linking activities in collaboration with Professor Matthes in the fields of persuasion research/media psychology, especially on the topic of digital media (e.g., experiments, panel surveys, content analyses, eye-tracking)
	(International) publishing and presentation activities in the fields of persuasive communication, advertising and digital media
	Proposals and development of new research projects and acquisition of third-party funding
	Support in the supervision of student assistants and processing of acquired third-party funded projects
	Activities in third mission and science communication
	Participation in evaluation activities and quality assurance
	Participation in research, teaching and department administration


This is part of your personality


	You have obtained a completed doctoral/PhD degree in Communication Science or a related discipline.
	You have competence in advertising research and/or strategic political communication and persuasion research.
	You have in-depth knowledge of methods of empirical social research, especially quantitative methods and statistical data analysis as well as of programs SPSS and/or R.
	You have several years of experience in research management, such as management of third-party funded projects and research data.
	You have published your research in highly-ranked, internationally visible journals.
	You have several years of experience in acquiring third-party funded projects and project processing.
	You have experience in science communication and third mission activities.
	Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
	Ability to work in teams and distinct organizational skills


What we offer

Work-life balance
We offer the opportunity to work remote upon agreement (maximum of 50% of working time).

Inspiring working atmosphere
An internationally-oriented team and department with outstanding research infrastructure and comfortable working environment.

Appreciative team culture
As a team, we regularly meet for exchange during team meetings and a range of team activities (team lunch, team retreat, Christmas party, etc.).

Excellent public transport connections
We offer an attractive workplace in the heart of Vienna which is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & coaching
The University of Vienna offers a wide range of opportunities for internal training as well as enhancement of personal skills.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position in salary group B1 lit. b (postdoc) currently (2025, including salary valorization from 02/2025) is € 4.932,90 (full time). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience. The contract is limited for the period of absence of the holder of the position.

It is that easy to apply


	With a letter of intent
	With your scientific curriculum vitae
	With your list of publications and a list of your presentations
	Via our job portal / apply now – button


If you have any content questions, please contact:

Jörg Matthes

joerg.matthes@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: 02/25/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)

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University of Vienna

$112,143 pro rata per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

Australia, Adelaide


	Based in the Student Engagement Unit at the City East and City West campuses
	Part-time (0.6FTE), fixed term contract until November 2025
	Commencement Salary: $112,143 pro rata per annum (plus 17% superannuation)


About You 

You have demonstrated experience working as a counsellor and are comfortable in delivering short term interventions to students. Building relationships comes easy to you, whether with the University community or community-based services. Continuous improvement is of high importance, and you regularly monitor, evaluate and review service quality and effectiveness. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager: Counselling, you will provide brief intervention counselling services to individual students, including face to face, telephone, online and crisis counselling, as well as conducting workshops which promote student mental health and wellbeing. The Counsellor also contributes to resource and policy development and works collaboratively across the University to address issues that impact on students learning outcomes.

About the Student Engagement Unit

The Student Engagement Unit (SEU) is responsible for the strategic development and delivery of student facing services that will enhance the on-campus and off-campus student experience to ensure all students, regardless of background and location, have an optimal university experience.

SEU services include Orientation, Leadership Development Programs, UniSA Sport, Career Services, Student Life, Residential Life, Student Wellbeing, Student Counselling, International Student Support, Learning Advice, Wirringka Student Services and Access and Inclusion Services. The Student Engagement Unit is led by the Director: Student Engagement Unit.

About UniSA 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience 


	Eligibility to register with the Psychology Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and/or the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
	Significant demonstrated experience as a counsellor, with evidence of a high level of competence in delivering services in a range of settings to individuals or groups
	Demonstrated experience in online counselling and highly competent in using appropriate technology to deliver effective services 
	Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, equity and social justice within a tertiary education context
	Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills appropriate to working effectively as a Counsellor in a range of contexts and settings including as part of a team that works flexibly and strategically with students and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds


Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 


	Access to great personal development opportunities 
	Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
	A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
	A variety of leave arrangements


Culture 

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.  

Start Your Unstoppable Career 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.   

Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central.  For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6971. 

Applications close: 11:30pm Wednesday 19th February 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check. 

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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University of South Australia

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:


	#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.


Technische Universitat Dresden

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.

Role & Responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen within the Operations department for a proactive, self-motivated and highly organised individual to join our team as a Duty Manager. You will be responsible for supervising the provision of excellent customer services and the day-today operations of the centre. This will include; cleaning, maintenance, preparation of areas & equipment for sessions as appropriate and contributing to the health and safety of such activities. The role will include working early morning, late evenings and weekends on a rota basis.

About you

The post-holder will have previous experience in a supervisory role, will hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (or equivalent) and also a First Aid Certificate. Understanding the importance of Health and Safety in the leisure industry is essential and the candidate should have the ability to deliver a high quality service with minimum supervision. The post-holder should have experience within a wet & dry facility and will be expected to build effective working relationships within the teams, with colleagues and with external partners. They should also be adaptable & flexible and will have the ability to deal with customers and their queries and concerns with tact and diplomacy.

What’s in it for you?

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically. The team is passionate and high performing, and the business model requires us to deliver a self-sustaining, well managed and customer service focused business.

How to Apply

If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Toby Bookham on 01483 683062 or email t.bookham@surrey.ac.uk.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that the advert may close sooner dependant on the amount of applications received.

Surrey Sports Park is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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