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16th in World University Rankings 2026
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Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland. It takes its name from its first benefactor, the American abolitionist, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Johns Hopkins.

The university’s motto is ‘Knowledge for the world.’

JHU serves more than 21,000 students through nine academic divisions: Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Whiting School of Engineering, Carey Business School, School of Education, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Peabody Institute (for music), Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies.

The university has four campuses in Baltimore with regional satellite campuses throughout Maryland, and a biotech hub north of Washington, DC.

It has a presence in more than 150 countries including Argentina, France, China, Italy and Singapore, and an extensive study abroad programme. Medical and nursing students can take medical electives in 19 countries and all students pursuing a BA in general engineering are encouraged to spend at least one semester studying abroad.

More than 3,000 of the university’s students are international, totalling 20 per cent of the student body, and representing 120 different countries.

The university counts 36 Nobel Laureates among past and present faculty and students.

Other notable alumni include Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the USA, the journalist PJ O’Rourke, film director Wes Craven, and the Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist Russell Baker.

University sports teams are known as the Blue Jays. Their team colours are blue and black and the blue jay bird, native to North America, is the team’s official mascot.

Once a working-class port, Baltimore is now a thriving, culturally diverse city (Maryland’s largest) that has acquired the nickname ‘Charm City’.

Its main campus comprises red-brick buildings, an iconic clock tower and vast areas of woodland.

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54 F : 46 M (1)
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34% (1)
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5.6 (1)
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21275 (1)

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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown

institution

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown


Full time, continuing position Exciting opportunity to be a Lecturer within the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney Base Salary starting from $127,436 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences (SoMS) is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education and research. With over 100 years of excellence, the school is committed to advancing knowledge, training future leaders, and delivering impactful research across a range of disciplines. The School of Medical Sciences (SoMS) brings together seven multidisciplinary research themes that reflect the strength, diversity, and depth of its expertise. These themes address priorities for Australian and international communities and align with partnerships across research institutes, Local Health Districts, funding bodies, government, and philanthropy. SoMS research has a strong local and global impact, supported by over $60M in annual funding. SoMS contributes teaching to a range of programs, including Science, Medical Science, and professional degrees such as the Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dentistry. This position sits within the Neuroscience research theme, which focuses on understanding the structure and function of the nervous system and the mechanisms underlying neurological disorders. Our research integrates cellular and molecular biology, genomics, neuroimaging, and anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological approaches in human and animal models. Our goal is to translate basic and clinical neuroscience discoveries into new therapies and clinical applications that improve health and well-being. Key focus areas include neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive, and neuropsychiatric disorders, movement disorders, neuroinflammatory conditions, headache, pain, and spinal cord injury. Neuroscience theme members deliver research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, incorporating both research and educational expertise to help develop the next generation of research leaders in medical sciences, as well as training leaders in healthcare, dentistry and medicine. We are seeking a Lecturer to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design, and evaluation, while continuing to build their research contribution either independently, or in collaboration with one of our many neuroscience research teams. They will grow their expertise, and impact within the discipline. The role will contribute significantly to the strategic research and educational goals of the school and faculty. Your key responsibilities will be to: undertake independent teaching in neuroscience, contributing to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University's expectations and standards for education design and deliver quality educational units of study and experiences that support student needs and meet curriculum requirements contribute to the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary work-integrated learning units and content engage in supervision of research students at undergraduate level, in accordance with the requirements and expectations of the School/ Faculty/ University contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required. About you doctorate or PhD in a relevant field experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in team teaching and teaching in a variety of settings, and demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives ability to communicate effectively to a diverse cadre of students and staff experience in conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity outstanding skills in research, critical thinking and decision making, planning and organisation, and delivering presentations effectively a developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders excellent collegiality across teaching and research. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 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, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 17 May 2026 11:59 PM

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$127,436 + 17% superannuation

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Postdoctoral Researcher in the Computational Analysis of Culture

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI

University of Helsinki

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

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University of Helsinki

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)


We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for a fixed term contract between 9/26 – 5/29 or as agreed for the OTSO project. This position is based in the Human Sciences – Computing Interaction Research Group at the Department of Digital Humanities and relates to a long-standing interdisciplinary collaboration that studies the Finnic oral poetry system based on a large set of transcribed poems. The post-doctoral researcher will work in tight collaboration with people from computer science, linguistics and folkloristics to develop and apply capabilities for the large-scale modelling and analysis of the Finnic oral poetry system, based on a large set of transcribed poems. Depending on the background of the selected candidate, this may include, for example, the development of LLM and other machine-learning methods for the identification and extraction of higher-level signals (e.g. motifs, story schemas, naming formulas) from this multilingual corpus, the statistical modelling and large-scale analysis of said phenomena, or the development of mixed-method research pipelines. Requirements for the position and assessment of qualifications According to the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, an appointee to the position of postdoctoral researcher shall hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work as well as the teaching skills necessary for the position. For this position, the appointee must hold a doctoral degree in computer science, data science, digital humanities, statistics, or a related field, and have a keen interest in tackling complex problems in interdisciplinary collaboration. Previous experiences of such, as well as of working with large volumes of data (also in high-performance and GPU-accelerated computing environments) are considered advantages. Strong teamwork skills and an excellent command of written and spoken English are also required. A knowledge of Finnic languages is considered an advantage for the corpus work, but not a necessity. When assessing applicants’ qualifications, attention will be paid to international academic activities, including high-quality peer-reviewed publications. The position is filled with a six-month trial period. What we offer The salary for the position will be based on level 5 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The annual gross salary is €42,000 - €49,000. In Finnish universities, the teaching and research staff (app. 65% of total staff) have a special system regarding the free time equivalent to holiday. They belong to the 1,612 annual working hour system, in which the annual amount of paid holiday is app. 5-6 weeks on average per year. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees with their transition to work and life in Finland. More information here: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome-finland-information-arriving-staff How to apply The application must be accompanied by the following documents in PDF format: A statement of motivation for applying for the position, or how you would contribute to the project and a description of your core skills (max. 750 words) A curriculum vitae A list of publications Names and contact information of two referees Other attachments, including letters of recommendation or certificates, are not required at this point. We expect that you will send us a self-written application that reflects your own voice and thoughts. Applications generated by artificial intelligence do not meet our expectations. Applications must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through SAP Fiori’s Suffeli recruitment portal. Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Eetu Mäkelä. Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from recruitment(at)helsinki.fi. Please indicate the position title in all inquiries. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER!  #HelsinkiUniCareers

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€42,000 - €49,000

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Lecturer, Secondary Education

FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA

Federation University Australia

Australia, Ballarat

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Federation University Australia

Australia, Ballarat


Institute of Education, Arts and Community - Mt Helen or Berwick Campus X2 full-time, continuing appointments Academic Level B - $116,527 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation About the role As an integral member of our team, you will contribute to the development, delivery and assessment of Secondary Education units at undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the institute by undertaking scholarly research and administrative functions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. You will: prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and seminars; undertake assessment and moderation of units at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; develop course materials and resources in early childhood education; and contribute to a range of activities associated with the development and delivery of curriculum. About you You will work as part of the Institute's team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational, scholarly research and professional experience and seek to make a solid contribution to the teaching effort within the Institute within the strategic framework of the University and in accordance with its mission. You will be a creative thinker and avid problem-solver, who possesses initiative, innovation, and a can-do attitude. You will possess demonstrated: commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching with a strong record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment; ability to develop and implement a student-centred approach with a focus on student educational experience and success; experience in academic administration; ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly research; and experience in maths and science curriculum is highly desirable. All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements. How to apply Please apply by Sunday, 17 May 2026 Applicants are required to submit a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages and a resume. View position description For more information on a career with us, please visit our website or let our staff tell you more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg_6dvxP8cA. Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.

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$116,527 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

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1 May 2026

Associate Professor, School of Education

RMIT UNIVERSITY

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

institution

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne


Full-time Continuing position Salary Academic Level D ($170,080 - $187,373) + 17% Superannuation Based at the Bundoora campus , but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University About You RMIT's School of Education is looking for an Associate Professor (Level D) to take a genuine leadership role across teaching, research, and industry engagement-particularly within teacher education and professional experience. A dedicated discipline area in STEM is desirable but not compulsory. This is not a passive academic role. You'll be expected to drive program quality, lift research performance, and shape the future direction of the discipline-internally and externally. What you'll actually do Lead program excellence Drive innovation in teacher education programs, elevate academic standards, and embed student-centred learning design. Build and lead research impact Develop and scale high-performing research teams, publish in quality outlets, and secure external funding. Shape strategy and direction Play a key role in School and College planning, influencing decisions that matter. Develop people Mentor academic staff and supervise HDR candidates to lift overall research and teaching capability. Engage beyond the University Strengthen partnerships with industry, community and professional bodies to ensure relevance and impact. To be successful in this position, you'll have / you'll have as a minimum: A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline A strong national research profile with emerging international recognition Proven ability to lead programs and deliver teaching innovation Track record of securing research funding and leading teams Experience supervising HDR candidates successfully High-level stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills The ability to operate as a leader, not just a contributor Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the Portfolio The School of Education is one school within the College of Design and Social Context and offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in education, pre-service teacher education, early childhood education, educational research, professional learning and short courses. The school is committed to teaching, research and engagement that improves the quality of education, work and life for people and systems in formal and informal settings. Collaborating with a variety of partners, we strive to co-create teaching, learning and professional development experiences that are engaging, industry responsive and evidence informed. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Associate Dean, Learning & Teaching - Bernie Walker-Gibbs via email bernadette.walker-gibbs@rmit.edu.au Position Description can be found here Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. #LI-Hybrid Applications Close: 4 May 2026 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.All applicants will be required to complete a gender based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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$170,080 - $187,373 + 17% Superannuation

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1 May 2026

Project Management Coordinator

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra

institution

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration) Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum + 17% superannuation  Term: Part-time (hours negotiable), Fixed Term (up to 2 years) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER_Project Management Coordinator_ANO8.pdf The Position The project represents a significant step toward the development of an advanced laser cleaning platform for large-scale infrastructure. By integrating cutting-edge laser physics with industrial engineering, the project aims to demonstrate safer, more precise, and environmentally responsible alternatives to conventional surface cleaning techniques used in infrastructure maintenance. The Project Management Coordinator will play a central role in the professional management and coordination of the project, overseeing the planning, implementation, and reporting of project activities. The role will support the effective delivery of project outcomes and provide coordination, guidance, and mentoring to project team members. The Person The candidate will have progress towards qualifications in Project Management or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience managing complex projects within engineering or physics environments. They will demonstrate strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex scientific or engineering activities, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes under limited supervision. The role requires proven experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including the ability to guide, mentor, and support staff to achieve project objectives on time and within budget. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to engage effectively with clients and convey technical or scientific information clearly, both verbally and in writing. The candidate will also have the ability to build productive working relationships across a diverse academic and professional environment. The School/Department The Research School of Physics is a leading centre of quantum physics and technology research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing issues.  The College/Division The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities. For further information please contact, Ludovic Rapp, A/Prof E: ludovic.rapp@anu.edu.au. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position Please note: The successful candidate 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. Closing Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra time)

Salary

$121,359 - $129,772 per annum + 17% superannuation

Posted

1 May 2026

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