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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 the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. 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.

At The Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering and Environmental Technology, the Chair of Chemical Process Engineering 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 February 01, 2025. The position is limited to 30 months with the option of extension of 6 months. The position comprises 75% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification (usually PhD).

Tasks: in a collaborative project under the "Industrial Collective Research (IGF)" program, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), knitted self-adaptive metal packings are to be developed for process control in contact apparatuses and reactors. The potential of these new metallic packings for process control is to be demonstrated using model reactions, and their influence on hydrodynamics and transport processes is to be investigated. To achieve this, suitable test setups will be implemented. Besides functional characterization, a dynamic simulation model will be developed to describe the interactions between the packing structure and the process dynamics, thereby laying the foundation for the process engineering design of a technology demonstrator. The PhD project also requires the presentation of research findings in journals and at conferences.

Requirements: an excellent university degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, energy engineering, technical chemistry, or a related field with a clear focus on process engineering issues; profound knowledge and skills in process modeling (e.g., aspenONE, MATLAB, Simulink) and data analysis/programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python); Enthusiasm for experimental work and engineering-related questions; creativity and interest in new forms of team collaboration and knowledge transfer to students; a confident communicator and presenter who works independently and systematically.

For more information, call +49 351 463-34106.

We offer: an interesting and responsible position in a committed, open-minded team; a respectful and collegial working environment; the opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas; flexible working hours with the option for remote work; a D-/job ticket; a vibrant university campus with extensive opportunities for professional development and sports in a city of science and culture.

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 detailed application with the usual documents, along with a detailed motivation letter with a clear reference to the job advertisement, by December 13, 2024 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies) to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Maschinenwesen, Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Umwelttechnik, Professur für Chemische Verfahrenstechnik, Herrn Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Schubert, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany or via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single PDF file to cvt@tu-dresden.de. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.


Technische Universitat Dresden

United Kingdom, Guildford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Groundsperson to join the University of Surrey, to work as part of the award-winning team responsible for the horticultural maintenance and landscaping of the University Estate.

Providing a high quality, efficient, cost effective service for the University, the post holder plays an important role in contributing towards a positive student and staff experience, through providing an attractive, safe and welcoming landscaped estate in which to work study and live.

Key Responsibilities:

This role covers a wide range of horticultural and other estate management tasks. You will be expected to operate a wide range of landscaping equipment & machinery in order to provide high-quality, cost-effective maintenance on the University of Surrey’s estate.

Other responsibilities include:  


	General horticultural maintenance operations in the Grounds and associated areas throughout the University Estate including litter picking and clearing of snow or ice.
	Routine driving, operation and maintenance of horticultural and other Grounds maintenance machinery including those hired by the University, and basic tractor powered equipment, excluding larger equipment powered by tractor.
	Assisting with the preparation of soil and areas associated with the establishing of hard and soft landscaping around new buildings, including the installation or provision of new sports facilities
	Ensuring work is carried out in strict compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH and any other relevant legislation covering safety in the workplace.


Candidates will need to be physically fit and hold a valid UK driving licence for this role.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:


	35 Days Holiday (20 Days Annual Leave + 7 University Closure Days + Bank Holidays)
	Additional Day of Leave per year of service for 5 years
	36 Hour Working week
	Highly-competitive Pension
	Relevant Training & Development
	On-site discounted Nursery/Childcare
	Electric Vehicle Leasing scheme
	Discounted Surrey Sports Park Membership


For more information or to be considered for this role, please apply via the University Website.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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University of Surrey

Are you someone who is organised, and enjoys research support, working within a motivated team, and variety in the scope of your role? We have a great opportunity to join our Research Office in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (FHMS), based on our Manor Park Campus. The Faculty delivers world-class research and also teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, training them to become the Bioscientists, Psychologist, Nurses, Paramedics, Midwives and Veterinary Surgeons of the future.

The Faculty is an inspirational and fascinating environment to work in, and home to state-of-the-art facilities. Our facilities and those of the wider University present a wonderful backdrop for the right person to contribute to wider society and develop their skills and career.

The role

We are actively seeking a dynamic individual to join the FHMS Faculty Research and Innovation Office (FRIO) in the role of Research Development Officer. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other professional service team members to deliver targeted support activity to the faculty's research community. Utilising collaborative methods and proactive service delivery, the post holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring our researchers’ bids are managed and enhanced through effective support.

This exciting opportunity will suit a professional, enthusiastic, and well-motivated candidate keen to develop their experience or with an interest in bid development and research support across the research lifecycle.

About you

We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic, and dependable individual who can thrive both as part of a team and able to work independently. This role requires strong interpersonal and organisational skills, showcasing adaptability and flexibility in managing evolving workloads and priorities. You should possess good IT skills, including MS Office and SharePoint, and must be willing to learn the different University IT systems. While experience in WorkTribe is desirable, it is not mandatory. Similarly, experience with bid development within academic environments is advantageous but not a prerequisite.

The successful candidate will be able to multitask and manage a varied workload ranging from day to day tasks such as triaging inbound queries from our researcher community, to specific bid development and project budgeting activities in coordination with the wider FRIO team. You will be capable of working autonomously and will possess a keen eye of detail.

What we can offer

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 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.

Further Information

To apply for this role please upload your CV. You will also be asked to address some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position.

For further inquiries or to discuss the role in more detail, please reach out to Laura Theurich, Research Development Manager l.theurich@surrey.ac.uk or Ivelina Yonova, Faculty Research and Innovation Manager, via i.yonova@surrey.ac.uk 

Interviews will be held on campus in Guildford shortly after the closing date.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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Research Assistant in Immunology

We invite applications from talented, ambitious, and highly motivated scientists to support a project investigating Adrenergic regulation of immunosenescence and cognitive decline across the life course. You will join a multidisciplinary team of immunologist and neuroscientist and use the latest technologies to assess the relationship between sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity, inflammation, immune function, and cognitive function in a cross-sectional human study.

You will work with group members in the Immunology Section and Surrey Sleep Research Centre, both within the School of Bioscience, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. With the use of state-of-the-art facilities, you will perform in-depth characterisation of systemic inflammation and the immune response to different immunological and adrenergic challenges and will determine how this relates to cognitive function and SNS activity.

This post is offered on a Fixed-Term basis up to 18 months.

Key responsibilities include:


	conducting human research investigating the link between SNS activity, immune ageing, and cognitive function
	obtaining and processing human samples in accordance with Human Tissue Act regulations
	planning and conducting experiments to examine cellular & molecular regulation of immunity by adrenergic signalling including flow cytometry and full fluorescent spectrum technology (Cytek Aurora for Imm-AGE scoring and immune function) and immunoassays (ELISA and IsoPlexis multiplex Secretome platform)
	measuring cardiac sympathetic and vagal control
	conducting unbiased assessments of cognitive functions


We are looking for applicants with a BSc in a relevant discipline (or equivalent) as well as experience in cellular techniques. Specifically, you should have experience or knowledge of cell/tissue culture, flow-cytometry and immunoassays.

You will be able to work positively and flexibly with colleagues and will have excellent communication skills. You will be self-motivated with the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.

The successful candidate will receive training in immunological and cellular techniques, data analysis and presentation, and in conducting human studies.

The growing and vibrant Section of Immunology is located at the beautiful campus of the University of Surrey, close to London. The University of Surrey is an amazing place and we are working to create a dynamic, flexible, and innovative place to work and thrive.

Alongside our wonderful campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere, and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer a market leading pension, generous annual leave entitlement, relocation assistance where appropriate, an attractive research environment, childcare assistance and discounted membership to University sports facilities.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the online application and submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your enthusiasm for the project and how you meet the requirements of the role. Please also email CV and cover letters to Dr Natalie Riddell (n.riddell@surrey.ac.uk)

For informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Natalie Riddell.

Interviews: Invited applicants will be asked to prepare a 5 min presentation with slides on their research experience to date and how it complements the post.

The School of Biosciences holds a Gold Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the School’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people.   Therefore, we encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Please be advised that the University is unable to consider international applicants requiring Visa Sponsorship for this post.

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United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are recruiting a Senior Research Assistant with expertise in qualitative research methods to work on a study (STROKE-TWIN) recently funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). The study aims to reduce life-altering differences in emergency stroke care by identifying and understanding hospital-level variations in the use and speed of proven medical (thrombolysis) and mechanical (thrombectomy) clot-removing treatments. This is a collaboration between several universities and NHS partners and provides a unique opportunity to conduct qualitative research at the intersection between health technology and clinical practice on a national level. Specifically, we are looking to appoint a qualitative researcher with experience of using semi-structured interviews and focus groups or workshops.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore the successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

ABOUT THE TEAM

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and vibrant team of applied health service researchers at Northumbria University. Northumbria University was recently awarded Times Higher Education 2022 and The Times and The Sunday Times Modern University of the Year 2025. Within this post, you will be provided support to work creatively across disciplines and pursue your interests. 

ABOUT YOU

Ideally, you should have a strong understanding of implementation challenges in the healthcare system and underlying theories related to implementation and/or quality improvement. To be eligible for this post you will have a PhD (or be near to completion) in a subject relevant to health and/or social care, or social sciences, or equivalent experience of conducting qualitative research.

Further information about the requirements of the role is available in the person specification.  

If you have any informal enquiries, please contact Dr Jason Scott: jason.scott@northumbria.ac.uk.

This post is available from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. 

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'.  Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.

ABOUT US

Northumbria University is a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all.  We change lives regionally, nationally, and internationally through education and research, tackling the global challenges of our age to transform society and the economy. Find out why we were named Times Higher Education’s University of the Year in 2022 and Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Northumbria recorded the biggest rise of any UK university for research power in the Research Excellence Framework for the second time in 2021 and is now ranked top 25 in the UK for this measure. 

One of the largest universities in the UK with over 37,000 students from more than 140 countries, filled with world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and students at the heart of an outstanding experience. Discover more about us.

Northumbria University is a great place to work.  We empower our exceptional people to achieve shared ambitions and promote a positive work life balance.  We offer a wide range of benefits including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, a generous holiday entitlement, continued commitment to your learning and development and more.

Our Northumbria Values are guiding principles that define who we are, what we do and what is important to us. Our Values are: Academic Excellence; Innovation; Inclusivity; Collaboration; and Ambition.

Our Behaviours describe how we do things and how we work together at Northumbria, reflecting our culture and our decision-making. Our Behaviours are: We listen and learn, we support one another to success, we respect everyone and their contributions, we trust in ourselves and each other and we are bold.

Our Values and Behaviours were co-created by colleagues from a range of roles across the University, who worked collaboratively to consider what it feels like to work for Northumbria, and where we need to continue to transform together to achieve what’s important to us.

Please visit Our Values and Behaviours page to find out more.

We are an on-campus organisation where colleagues work regular patterns of hours and on campus, with some flexibility on the timing of their hours and the location of their work in discussion with their manager. Our campus locations include our City and Coach Lane Campuses in Newcastle upon Tyne and our London campus.

Northumbria University is committed to creating an inclusive culture where we take pride in, and value, the diversity of our staff.  We encourage and welcome applications from all members of the community. The University holds bronze Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter awards in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender and race equality, we are a Disability Confident Leader and are participating in the Stonewall Diversity Champion Programme.  We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the Euraxess initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to keeping your data safe so it's important for you to know how we use any personal data you give us. For more detailed information, access our Privacy Policy.


Robert Gordon University

Rankings

World University Rankings 2025801-1000^th

Engineering 2024601-800^th

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 2024401-600^th

No Poverty 2024301-400^th

Zero Hunger 2024301-400^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024601-800^th

Quality Education 2024401-600^th

Gender Equality 2024101-200^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2024401-600^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024401-600^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024101-200^th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024601-800^th

Reduced Inequalities 2024101-200^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024201-300^th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2024301-400^th

Climate Action 2024101-200^th

Life below Water 2024301-400^th

Life on Land 2024401-600^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024=96^th

Partnership for the Goals 2024401-600^th

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Engineering601–800^th

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Robert Gordon University

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Engineering 2024601-800th

Social Sciences 2024601-800th

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 2024401-600th

No Poverty 2024301-400th

Zero Hunger 2024301-400th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024601-800th

Quality Education 2024401-600th

Gender Equality 2024101-200th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2024401-600th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024401-600th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024101-200th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024601-800th

Reduced Inequalities 2024101-200th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024201-300th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2024301-400th

Climate Action 2024101-200th

Life below Water 2024301-400th

Life on Land 2024401-600th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024=96th

Partnership for the Goals 2024401-600th

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

Social Sciences601–800th

Engineering 2024601-800^th

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

Impact Rankings 2024401-600^th

No Poverty 2024301-400^th

Zero Hunger 2024301-400^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024601-800^th

Quality Education 2024401-600^th

Gender Equality 2024101-200^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2024401-600^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024401-600^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024101-200^th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024601-800^th

Reduced Inequalities 2024101-200^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024201-300^th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2024301-400^th

Climate Action 2024101-200^th

Life below Water 2024301-400^th

Life on Land 2024401-600^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024=96^th

Partnership for the Goals 2024401-600^th

Engineering601–800^th

Social Sciences601–800^th