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Australia

Full-time, Continuing positionSalary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working ArrangementsBased at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working About You The Governance Officer plays an important university-wide role by providing effective governance support to the RMIT Academic Board and its committees, working closely with the Senior Governance Officer to support effective Board and committee operations.  The Governance Officer will provide a range of coordination and administrative services for academic governance matters including facilitating communication and workflow for Academic Board and committee business, drafting and editing papers, briefings and presentations, minute taking, record keeping and meeting coordination. The position plays a key role in supporting the administration of selected University elections and is responsible for maintaining University Secretariat websites and publications.   The role provides advice to the broader University community on academic governance protocols and policies, ensures that Board and committee business is managed accurately and efficiently, and that terms of reference and academic delegations are observed.  To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:  Demonstrated knowledge of governance systems and processes within the tertiary education sector, including relevant legislative frameworks such as the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards).Demonstrated high level written communication skills, including the ability to write minutes, prepare governance submissions and maintain internal and outward facing web content.Demonstrated experience in interpreting, applying and explaining policies and procedures relating to academic governance.Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior university stakeholders Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality, manage sensitive information, and exercise appropriate judgement to address complex problems or sensitive matters.Ability to work autonomously and to follow through on tasks to completion with limited supervision.Demonstrated high level administrative and organisation skills including proven ability to establish priorities to manage high volume workflow and meet critical deadlines.High level of proficiency across the Microsoft Office 365 suite. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.    About the Portfolio  The Governance, Legal and Strategic Operations group (within the Operations Portfolio) is responsible for the full range of governance, legal and contract management services to all areas of the University. It also consists of functions such as Enterprise Complaints, Privacy, and Compliance. The group is committed to: Providing high quality governance, legal and contracts services that are aligned and responsive to the commercial needs of RMIT and the regulatory requirements within which RMIT operates;A high level of customer service which means getting know the different areas of businesses we service and tailoring advice and support to meet their needs.Assisting RMIT to achieve its strategic objectives by working collaboratively with our University colleagues.Developing and maintaining relationships with subject matter experts within and outside of RMIT to ensure appropriate additional expertise is available when required. To Apply   Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.  For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact the Senior Governance Officer, Academic Board - Angela Cowburn on angela.cowburn@rmit.edu.au.  Position Description - Governance Officer, University Secretariat 

RMIT University

The roleContinuing, Full timeLevel 5 - $79,610 to $86,913 pa (plus 17% superannuation)Wagga WaggaAs a Faculty Operations Officer, you will take an active role in supporting Faculty operations by providing administrative support in areas relating to finance, human resources and some student related matters. This position will particularly support Senior Research staff in the Faculty with diary and inbox management, event organisation and finance. The position will also support the administration of student academic misconduct and grievance processes.  This position would ideally suit an individual who has proven experience working in a busy environment and the ability to be flexible and adaptable. You will be an excellent team player, be proactive and be willing to assist others to support Faculty needs.  About you Strong administrative skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations and organisational environmentStrong communication, interpersonal and customer service skillsAbility to think analytically, problem solve, interpret and apply policy and proceduresAbout us   We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.  The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.  Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.  Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here.  Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.  Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.  To apply   Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV.  If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.  This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.  Further information  Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:  Cara Platt | Manager (Acting) Faculty Operations | cplatt@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6933 2313  Closing Date: 11 pm, 5 December 2024  

Charles Sturt University

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

The research group of Anne Salonen at Human Microbiome Research Program at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki, Finland, invites applications for a fixed-term position of Postdoctoral Researcher in bioinformatics of the human gut microbiome from 15.1.2025 until 31.8.2028 or according to agreement.

The vacancy is part of European Innovation Council (EIC) funded project Precision nutrition approach for increasing fibre intake and health using gut microbiota-matched sustainable fibre sources (fibrematch.eu), aiming to match dietary fibre types to prevalent functional gut microbiome subtypes to increase fibre consumption without digestive symptoms.  Our research group works on the human intestinal and female reproductive track microbiomes with an overall aim to provide understanding on how these microbiomes contribute to health and disease. We work on high-throughput omics data sets and also work with reductionist approaches on targeted microbes using genomic and phenotyping tools.

Responsibilities and qualifications

We are looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher who is interested in metagenome data analysis and diet-microbiome interactions. The work focuses on identifying functional microbiome types relevant for metabolism of dietary fibre.

The work will involve:


	Assessing statistical approaches for classifying gut microbiomes based on functionality
	Integration of diet, microbiome, gastrointestinal symptom and other host data
	Communicating the results in scientific publications and conference presentations
	Co-supervision of PhD and MSc students on integrative NGS data analysis (desired, not an absolute requirement)  
	Additionally, the candidate is expected to coordinate omics data management in the group and contribute to new research ideas and (co)-applying for grants. Depending on interests and expertise, some teaching on microbiome and/or nutrition or bioinformatics will be available.


The candidate we seek:


	Has a PhD degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, microbiology, nutrition or other relevant areas (in exceptional cases if other requirements are fulfilled, a candidate with an MSc degree may be considered)
	Has demonstrated expertise in omics data analyses and statistical modelling, preferably in human cohort and/or intervention datasets
	Has proficiency in R and Unix/Linux and knowledge on perl, python or other programming language
	Experience in cloud or HPC computing
	Has solid track record and strong scientific drive
	Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment
	Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build scientific relationships
	Has good communication skills and proficiency in verbal and written English
	Previous experience on microbiome research, microbial metabolic modelling and/or nutrition is optimal but not required


The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.

We provide


	Opportunities for personal development in an enthusiastic, supportive and international team that has strong track record in human microbiome research
	Possibility to produce high quality publications within the FIBRE-MATCH project and optionally also on other research of the group e.g., on the prospective Health and Early Life Microbiota birth cohort data. We encourage candidates to develop their own projects and explore new research directions that can, if desired, support their transition to an independent career.
	National and international networking as part of a multidisciplinary EU-funded project


Terms of employment

The candidate is expected to start as early as possible and the period of employment lasts until 31.8.2028. Trial period of six months will be applied. The monthly gross starting salary will be appr. 3500-4000 € per month depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.

In addition, the University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, unemployment and pension fund, a generous holiday package, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted in English through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the "Apply now" button.

Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) submit their applications by using the Employee Login button.

Please send your application (max 1 page) and the following appendices as a single pdf file:


	Motivation letter (max 1 page), summarising your current research experience and achievements (half page) and research vision for postdoctoral period (half page)
	A complete CV, including PhD thesis title, date of defense and link to the online version of the thesis (if exists), previous and current positions, experience in supervision and mentoring, contact information for two references
	A complete list of publications


The closing date for applications is 10.12.2024.

For further information, please contact: anne.salonen(at)helsinki.fi.

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender, age, linguistic or cultural background, or minority group.

About the Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine promotes high-quality scientific research and provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology, and logopedics, as well as an international Master's Programme in Translational Medicine. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the faculty serves as a significant expert organization in the healthcare sector and contributes to ethical discourse in the field.

Together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), the Faculty of Medicine constitutes an academic medical centre recognized for excellence in international comparisons.

JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER!

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University of Helsinki

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology (BI) is a research institute that operates at the highest international level. It includes 40 research groups and 250 researchers. The Institute is situated in the Viikki science park. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-institute-of-biotechnology.

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology, Johanna Syrjänen laboratory group invites applications for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Our lab works on understanding the molecular basis for cellular communication and signaling. We use a multidisciplinary approach by combining structural biology, biochemistry, and biophysics techniques to address fundamental questions in this field.

The successful applicant will join a project funded by the Research Council of Finland to investigate the micronutrient scavenging mechanisms of pathogenic fungi. They will focus on the structural and functional characterization of membrane protein complexes involved in zinc scavenging.

About the position

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a background in molecular biology, protein expression and protein purification, as well as experience in structural biology. Experience of single particle cryo-EM or working with membrane proteins is highly desirable but not required. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work collaboratively in a team and be adaptable to the different types of tasks and techniques throughout the project. They should also have excellent communication skills in English. 

Further degree requirement for postdoctoral position: The degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment.

The position is for 3 years starting in early 2025 or as agreed. A trial period of 6 months will be applied, and the salary will be based on the Universities salary scheme for teaching and research personnel composed of both task specific and personal performance components. The starting salary is ca. 3700 – 4300 euros, depending on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. 

What we offer

We offer an opportunity to work in an exciting, ground-breaking project funded by the Research Council of Finland. We have an enthusiastic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Our lab is part of the Biomolecular Structure and Function Research Program at the Institute of Biotechnology.We value mentorship and training. The applicant will be supported in postdoctoral fellowship applications (such as

EMBO, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, etc.) and will have the opportunity to present their research at national and international conferences.

As well as infrastructure for biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins, we benefit from an in-house 200 kV Talos Arctica microscope fitted with a Falcon 4i camera for screening and data collection. We also have access to data collection on Titan Krios 300 kV cryo-electron microscopes at international facilities.

Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families and in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region possess top expertise in sciences in terms of a vibrant talent pool, leading research, strong support services and functioning collaboration networks. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university.

How to apply

The deadline for the applications is 31.12. but the position will be filled immediately once a suitable candidate has been identified.  

Application should include the following documents as a single pdf file: CV (with the names and contact details of 2-3 referees), list of publications, and a motivation letter describing your current/past projects, career goals, what you would like to learn from the Syrjänen lab and what you might bring to the Syrjänen lab. 

Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the ‘Apply for job’ button.  Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via SAP Fiori.
 
For further information and inquiries please contact Group Leader Johanna Syrjänen (email: johanna.syrjanen(at)helsinki.fi). For further information on the recruitment system or process, you may contact HR Partner Anu Roine (anu.roine(at)Helsinki.fi). 

Helsinki Institute of Life Science

Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) is a research institute established in 2017 that supports high quality life science research across the University campuses and faculties. HiLIFE builds on existing strengths and new recruits and partnerships to create an attractive international environment for researchers to solve grand challenges in health, food, and environment. HiLIFE coordinates research infrastructures in life sciences and provides research-based interdisciplinary training.

University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki, founded in 1640, is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The university has an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and professional development opportunities. The International Staff Services office assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland. 


Australia, Canberra

Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Research)
Salary package: $73,650 - $79,682 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded), (part-time may be considered)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project is up to 36 months. 

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:


	Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
	Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
	Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
	Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.


For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook.

A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

The Position

ANU Research School of Biology is seek a Research Assistant to work in a friendly, motivated team providing bioengineering solutions to solve global challenges.

This is a key role for a Research Assistant to support project investigators in developing and testing biotechnologies to convert waste into resources. Responsibilities include maintaining consumable stocks, conducting routine assays, coordinating equipment schedules, assisting with lab management, and scheduling meetings with project partners.

The Person

We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key. We are looking for someone with molecular biology expertise and experience supporting biological engineering research initiatives.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Biology here.

For more information about the position please contact Professor Caitlin Byrt on T: +61 2 6125 2181, E: Caitlin.Byrt@anu.edu.au.  

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:


	A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
	No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.


The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:


	30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions


If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.


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