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Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral at the RG Neuroinformatics (BCI) 39 Faculty of Computer Science Start date: 01.10.2024 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until:  30.09.2027 Reference no.: 3042  

The announcement is made for 3 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 3 years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months. In case of probation and appropriate work progress an extension to 4 years is possible.

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

The research group Neuroinformatics develops machine learning methods to study the relation of neural activity and cognitive processes, and translates insights into clinical applications in patient populations. To strengthen our team, we intend to hire a university assistant with a research focus on brain-computer interfacing.

Your future tasks:

Participation in research, teaching and administration:


	Participation in research projects / research studies
	Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations
	We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months.
	Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
	Supervision of students
	Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums
	Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration


This is part of your personality:


	Master's degree or Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in neuroengineering, computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering or a related field
	Strong analytic skills and experience in signal processing and machine learning
	Excellent programming skills in Matlab and Python
	High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
	Excellent command of written and spoken English
	IT user skills
	Ability to work in a team


Desirable qualifications include:


	Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning
	Knowledge of university processes and structures
	Experience abroad
	Basic experience in research methods and academic writing


What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3578,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

The announcement is made for 3 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 3 years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months. In case of probation and appropriate work progress an extension to 4 years is possible.

  Application documents:


	Letter of motivation
	Curriculum vitae
	List of publications
	Evidence of teaching experience (if available)
	Degree certificates


Apply via our job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Moritz Grosse-Wentrup  

moritz.grosse-wentrup@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.

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United Kingdom, Southampton

The University of Southampton is a leading research-intensive University, a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. We deliver excellent educational experience and world-leading research and we are known for successfully commercialising our research through enterprise.

We are seeking 2 individuals interested in joining our Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise Board in a voluntary capacity as an Independent Lay Member.

Independent lay members are individuals external to the University who are not employed or engaged by us nor a current student. You will be one of 3 independent members.

What is Knowledge Exchange & Enterprise Board?

Knowledge Exchange & Enterprise Board (KEE Board) is a University committee under the accountability of the Vice-President (Research and Enterprise). Its core responsibilities are to oversee and champion the knowledge exchange, enterprise and innovation agenda across the University, to enhance the University’s strong enterprise ecosystem within a strategic framework. It has responsibility for oversight of the delivery of the KEE Strategic Plan and ensures compatibility with the University’s Strategy with its Triple Helix approach.

KEE Board focuses on quality and sustainability, whilst enabling enterprise activity to contribute to the diversification of income for the University, maximising the impact of its research outputs and maintain the University’s world leading reputation for knowledge exchange and enterprise (KEE).

About the role and You

As a lay member you will have the opportunity to provide your perspective and knowledge in order to help the board steer the enterprise and knowledge exchange activities of the university, ensuring that procedures are rigorous, ethical and sustainable.

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals with a track record of success in their own field.

You will have some understanding of UK Universities, the UK Industrial Strategy and innovation ecosystem development, and direct senior experience of at least one of the following perspectives:


	industry, large corporate and/or SME
	innovation funding, and venture capital investment
	public/non-profit/educational organisation
	local and regional – civic mission and economic development (Southampton/Hampshire & IOW).


It would be useful if you also bring experience of managing/promoting:


	Diversity & Inclusion
	Fundraising
	Governance, Regulatory compliance, legal & risk
	Sustainability


The board meet five times a year with an additional a strategic away day. The meetings are typically hybrid although at least one is held in person and are 2-3hrs duration plus preparation time.

This is a voluntary role, and in return for your commitment and contribution, you will benefit from being part of a successful and ambitious University seeking to maximise opportunities for its community. You will also have the opportunity to build professional networks, and further build your non-executive profile and impact.

The University of Southampton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a diverse environment. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications that will continue to strengthen the diversity of our community.

Independent Lay Members are appointed for an initial term of three years, renewable up to a maximum of three terms (total 9 years max).

Informal discussion

If you would like an informal discussion before applying please contact Mark Spearing (spearing@soton.ac.uk) or RIS Coordinators (depcoord@soton.ac.uk).

How to apply

Please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.


University of Southampton

United Kingdom, London

About The Role

The Philosophy Department at King’s College London is seeking an outstanding philosopher with research expertise and teaching experience in Epistemology or Metaphysics. Research specialization and ability to teach at all levels and supervise postgraduate students in that area are required.  

The successful candidate will lead or direct their own original and independent programme of research at an international standard. This is a full time, fixed term post (18 months). 

The Department of Philosophy is one of the largest and most distinguished in the UK. We have particular research strengths in the history of philosophy, philosophy of mind and psychology, philosophy of language and linguistics, metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of science and ethics and political philosophy.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria


	A PhD in Philosophy or relevant related area awarded, defended, or submitted by time of appointment  
	Outstanding research achievement and potential, relative to career stage, for leading their own programme of research in any of the listed areas.  
	Relevant teaching competence and experience and outstanding ability to engage, teach, supervise and support undergraduate and postgraduate students. Experience of module design and management.
	Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues; how they may impact on academic content and issues relating to student need. 
	The ability and willingness to manage administrative tasks as needed for the running of the Department, the Faculty and the College. Evidence of willingness to take on leadership roles with respect to the administration of the Department, Faculty, and College.  


Desirable criteria


	Research and/or teaching expertise or competence in other areas that will help widen or consolidate our curriculum. 
	Research that has non-academic impact and wider benefits beyond academia


Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

We welcome applications from all and especially encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in UK academic Philosophy and from people marginalised on any of the grounds listed under the UK Equality Act 2010. 

Please submit the following materials with your application:  


	Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications
	One recent piece of research (published or in ms) on a topic relevant to the post of no more than 8,000 words each (this may be an indicated portion of a larger piece of work). 
	Statement of current and future research plans (no longer than 500 words)
	Cover letter explaining your suitability to the post (no longer than 250 words)
	Names and contact details of two referees 


Presentations and interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held in early December 2024. The start date for the post is 1 January, 2025.

Apply now


King's College London

About Us

The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us. 

The Global Mobility Office is a student-facing and external-facing professional services team of eleven. This is an opportunity to join a small, close, centralised professional services team providing inbound and outbound study and work abroad lifecycle support and reporting, mobility partnership agreement negotiation and management, and administration of Erasmus, Turing and the Staff International Exchange Programme, in pursuance of the university’s Education and International strategies.

We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so. 

About The Role

The Global Mobility Officer (Increasing Opportunities) works with the Global Mobility Officer (Outgoing Student Support) and Global Mobility Senior Officer (Outgoing Students Co-ordinator) to facilitate King’s students spending a period abroad as part of their degree or as an extra-curricular opportunity. The role combines programme administration, student support and international relationship liaison. 

The Global Mobility Officer (Increasing Opportunities) has operational responsibility for a set of tasks and processes within the Global Mobility Office’s wider remit. They work within and across multiple teams at the university, engaging with a wide range of colleagues, and they contribute to activities which positively impact the student experience. This includes assisting with the planning, administration and delivery of outgoing study and work abroad opportunities; responding sensitively to student enquiries ensuring students experience consistent support pre-, during, and post-mobility; nominating and then supporting outgoing King’s students with their applications to partner universities and work placements, particularly those in Europe; troubleshooting and liaising as necessary with external organisations; and providing support for and contributing to widening outgoing mobility participation and funding administration as well as broader diversity and inclusion activities for under-represented cohorts.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria


	Relevant work experience and/or education: We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. Relevant work experience might include work in other universities or any other large, complicated organisation, or else in roles with a diplomatic sensibility. Relevant educational experiences might include higher education in a related discipline, professional qualifications or other training. 
	Outstanding administrative skills 
	Excellent English language and communications skills in all media with the ability to communicate information – including matters of a non-routine nature – clearly 
	Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams  
	Good organisational and time-management skills  
	Strong eye for detail and ways to ensure accuracy  
	Ability to work under pressure and manage challenging deadlines 
	Understanding the need for sensitivity and confidentiality as well as when and how to escalate sensitive matters


Desirable criteria


	Ability to demonstrate a meaningful and visible commitment to Diversity & Inclusion practices. 
	Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with external and internal stakeholders  
	Ability to work with others to support project and programme aims and overcome challenges  
	Experience of administering study abroad, exchange or funding programmes  
	Experience of using SITS:Vision or other student record databases 


Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Interviews are expected to be held in-person in the week beginning Monday 28th October.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.


Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Professor
Department of History
(Post Ref.: 24/321)

The Department of History ((http://www.LN.edu.hk/history/) invites applications for a Professor in any area of specialty within the discipline of history. The Department has existing strength in the studies of Chinese history, Hong Kong history, Japanese history, Pacific history, Southeast Asian history, British history, digital history, as well as various subfields including media, gender, animal, and environmental studies. Candidates whose research and teaching interests that either build upon or expand beyond our existing clusters, working on any region and period, are all welcome to apply.

The appointee is also expected to assume the role of the Head of the History Department upon his /her appointment, for at least one 3-year term. In this capacity, the appointee will manage and lead the department, and take on leadership roles within the university at large.

General Requirements

The appointee is expected to an internationally prominent scholar in his/her field of specialization.

More specifically, he/she should possess (i) an excellent track record of scholarly publications in internationally leading peer-reviewed journals and with major scholarly presses, (ii) a successful grant records, (iii) broad experience in teaching and course development, and (iv) substantive administrative and institution-building experience.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointments with possibility of consideration for substantiation. Appointment with substantiation will be considered for the highly qualified candidate.

Application Procedure (online applications only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


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