King’s College London

The Europaeum is a network of 17 leading European universities committed to fostering cross-border intellectual exchange, developing the next generation of European thinkers, policy makers, and leaders. It runs an annual programme of high-impact academic events and the flagship Europaeum Scholars Programme, which brings together outstanding doctoral students from across Europe to work collaboratively on policy challenges. An Executive Director is now sought to lead the Europaeum into its next phase. The successful candidate will serve as the organisation’s senior external representative to academic leaders, funders, policymakers, and partners. They will work closely with member universities, and will lead a small, dedicated Oxford-based team. Priorities will include driving fundraising efforts, promoting institutional partnerships, strengthening the Europaeum’s visibility, ensuring smooth internal operations and safeguarding the long-term sustainability of the organisation. Strong candidates will bring experience leading small teams or projects in resource-constrained environments. Strong ambassadorial skills will be critical, as will an aptitude for partnership-building and fundraising. A good understanding of European higher education systems and academic cultures would be useful. The role is suited to an individual with intellectual presence, diplomatic skill, and a passion for making a difference to Europe by fostering the next generation of leaders and building greater collaboration between academia and policy making. The Executive Director could be appointed on a 0.6 FTE to 1.0 basis, with the expectation of a higher percentage for an individual who could combine the Executive Director role with a significant fund-raising role. Regular travel across Europe will be required. For further details on the role, please visit https://www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/europaeum/ To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to europaeum@minervasearch.com by 17th March. 

Department: Office of Bursar, Secretary and COO Vacancy ID: 040064 Closing Date: 01-Mar-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. The Chief Operations Officer, Bursar and University Secretary (“the COO”) is responsible for a number of key administrative areas within the University including Finance, Governance, Information Technology, Estates, Human Resources, Mediation Services and Pensions as well as having key responsibility for many cross functional University change projects. The Office is seeking to appoint an Administrative Officer to oversee the administration of a broad range of activities associated with a high volume and high profile office. The successful candidate will act as Personal Assistant to the COO and report directly to them. The successful candidate will also lead and manage the Department’s administration and play an essential part in the governance of the Operations Executive which consists of the COO and all of their direct reports. The Administrative Officer acts as secretary of the Operations Executive meeting. Salary: Administrative Officer II: €46,418– €65,806 p.a. (9 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 1st of March 2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

The University of Helsinki is an international research community of 30,000 students and researchers and ranks among the top 100 universities worldwide. The Finnish Museum of Natural History, part of the University of Helsinki, is a leading center for systematic and evolutionary biology and hosts a vibrant and collaborative research environment.  We invite applications for a fully funded three-year Doctoral Researcher position at the Finnish Museum of Natural History. The successful candidate will join the research group of Dr. Sergei Tarasov and an international network of collaborators. The position is part of a broader project on dung beetle evolution funded by the Research Council of Finland. About the job The PhD project will aim to uncover the macroevolutionary mechanisms driving dung beetle phenotypic diversification. The PhD candidate will investigate how dung beetle phenomes evolved during adaptive radiations by integrating phylogenomic and phenotypic data, high-dimensional phenotypic datasets, and advanced evolutionary models. A central focus will be on testing how major environmental transitions—such as the K–Pg extinction and the Late Miocene grassland expansion—reshaped dung availability and triggered shifts in phenotypic evolutionary rates. The appointee will be encouraged to undertake short research visits to collaborators in the USA and Australia and will participate in the supervision of undergraduate students. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate to conduct cutting-edge research on insect evolution, morphology, comparative phylogenetics and natural history collections. The successful candidate will work closely with the project’s Principal Investigator and international collaborators. The appointee will take primary responsibility for conducting research, performing data analyses, preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting results at international conferences. In addition, there will be opportunities to contribute to science communication activities, including participation in the development of a popular science book for children about dung beetles, mammals, and dinosaurs. Requirements Applicants should hold an MSc degree (or equivalent) in biology or a related field. The successful candidate will have a strong background in, or demonstrated interest in, entomology and comparative phylogenetics, as well as a clear motivation to apply state-of-the-art statistical methods. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required. The following qualifications are considered advantageous but are not mandatory: Programming in R Good understanding of statistics Research experience and publications The successful candidate is expected to acquire the doctoral researcher status in the Doctoral Programme in Doctoral Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society at the University of Helsinki during the standard 6-month probationary period. Details of the job The position will begin in spring 2026 (negotiable). This is a full-time appointment for three years. The salary is ca. €2,600 per month (before taxes), in accordance with the University of Helsinki salary system for doctoral researchers. In Finnish universities, the teaching and research staff 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, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The International Staff Services office assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and live in Finland. More information here: Information for arriving staff. 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.  How to Apply?  Please submit your application in English, including: Cover letter describing motivation and research interests (max. 1 page) CV with publication list Study transcript of the master’s (or related) degree Contact information of two potential referees (letters requested later) Applications must be submitted via the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system (Apply now). The position will remain open until March 16th, or until a suitable candidate is found. Further information For inquiries about the position, please contact: Dr. Sergei Tarasov Curator of Coleoptera (beetles) Finnish Museum of Natural History (LUOMUS) Email: sergei.tarasov@helsinki.fi https://www.tarasovlab.com For help regarding the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi