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Department: Center of excellence CREATIC – Faculty of Medicine Deadline: 1 Jan 2026 Start date: As soon as possible, or by agreement Job type: full-time | part-time Job field: Administration | Marketing, Media, Advertising & PR The Bursar of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University appoints a selection procedure for the position Content Editor Specialist for the Centre of Excellence CREATIC | CZECRIN (30 - 40 working hours per week) The Centre of Excellence CREATIC of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University in Brno, was established on 1 January 2024 and focused on research and development of cell and gene therapy for selected rare diseases. We cooperate with the Fraunhofer Institute IZI (Germany), the University of Leipzig (Germany) and the University of Copenhagen (Denmark). The establishment of the centre will be supported by the prestigious European grant Teaming for Excellence and a grant from the Ministry of Education Youth and Sports for the next 5 years. CZECRIN is the Czech national infrastructure for clinical research. It is part of the CREATIC Centre of Excellence and the Czech national node of the European Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (ECRIN-ERIC). We are looking for an independent and proactive person to join our team—someone who is well-versed in the world of social media and able to translate expert topics into clear and engaging content. The ideal candidate can write high-quality texts and connect content across various communication channels. At the same time, they are not afraid to actively engage with the professional community. You can find out more about us on our websites: https://ecrin.org/, https://creatic.muni.cz/, CZECRIN.cz. The scope of your work will be:  Regular and systematic management of the CoE CREATIC and VVI CZECRIN social media channels. Searching for relevant content on social media, communicating with the professional community, commenting, and active engagement. Creating and planning posts (in Czech and English) in cooperation with a graphic designer and photo/video maker. Writing texts in Czech and English: creating short social media posts, popular-science content, and web articles; ability to translate expert input from specialists into clear, readable content (with the support of experts and consultations). Connecting content across channels – social media, newsletters, and web articles. Collaboration on newsletter creation. Active identification of topics and working with expert sources (with expert support). Collaboration on the development of campaigns, mini-series, and educational formats – from idea to final output. Regular evaluation and optimization of content (what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve it). Required qualification: Secondary education required; a university degree in communication, marketing, journalism, natural sciences, or a related field is an advantage. Proven experience in social media management. Basic knowledge of social media analytics (Business Manager). Experience with content planning and creation in a broader context – social media, website, and newsletter. Basic graphic skills and the ability to work independently with simple templates (e.g. Canva). Excellent ability to create and edit texts for different target audiences. Ability to understand expert and technical topics. Excellent command of the Czech language. Advanced knowledge of English (at least B2) – ability to understand and respond to expert texts and to communicate with international partners. Independence and proactivity. Responsible, systematic, and detail-oriented approach. Excellent communication skills. An advantage is: Experience in an academic or healthcare environment. Experience with creating expert or popular-science content. Knowledge of mailing tools (e.g. Mailchimp) or planning/collaboration tools (Planner, Miro, etc.). Basic knowledge of SEO and working with CMS platforms (e.g. Umbraco, WordPress). Experience with storytelling (in scientific communication). Overlap into UX or experience with information architecture design. We offer: You will become part of an international team focused on clinical trials at a newly established international university center—unique of its kind in the Czech Republic—dedicated to rare diseases affecting both pediatric and adult patients, where the center’s scientific outcomes significantly increase patients’ chances of survival and quality of life. A friendly team and a pleasant working environment. Strong expert background, new knowledge and experience, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Motivating, independent, and responsible work that truly makes sense. Flexible working hours. Employee benefits (meal allowance / meal voucher contribution, 6 weeks of vacation, contribution to pension insurance, vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, and others). Workplace: Palachovo nám. 726/3, 62500 Brno Type of contract: 1 year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of further extension Job type: 0,75-1,0 (30 - 40 working hours per week) Gross salary: 33,000 – 42,000 CZK for full-time employment – a proportional amount for part-time employment. Start date: as soon as possible, or by agreement How to apply? Please send your application, together with your CV, motivation letter, via the e-application form. After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance by email. For more information, please contact us at via e-mail marketa.salacova@med.muni.cz. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you. 

Full-time, 1-Year Fixed Term Contract with possibility to extend for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in RNA Epigenetics Academic Salary Level A $86,584-116,679 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas. We are currently seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in RNA Epigenetics who can apply and refine their expertise in research methodologies, design and delivery to contribute to the university's standing as a national leader in the discipline. Working in the team led by Dr Justin Wong, the primary purpose of this role is to elucidate novel functions of RNA modifications in physiology and cancer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to dissect the hitherto unknown role of RNA methylation in altering gene expression and alternative splicing that cause diverse human cancers. They engage in research either independently or as part of a research team. Your key responsibilities will be to: Conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on publication, conference presentations, and securing research funding bring and maintain a research profile including (as appropriate) publication of book chapters/ peer-reviewed journal articles, producing conference/ seminar papers either independently or as part of a team (within the University or externally) develop research collaborations and engage in translational research that result in knowledge or technology transfer leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice, or enhancement to industry, the profession or community contributes significantly to successful applications for competitive research grants and/ or funding to deliver research impact maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and output provide training, informal mentoring, and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate attends and contributes to School/Faculty/Portfolio meetings contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda contribute expertise and knowledge through communication with industry, forums of public debate, organisation of public events, seminars, and conferences contributes to the strategic direction of the Faculty/ School develops productive relationships, collaborations and partnerships with external parties (including research partners, government bodies and industry) which will ultimately contribute to improved outcomes for the profession, industry and/or community undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you You are required to have: a PhD in a relevant field (Molecular and Cellular Biology, Epigenetics, RNA Biology) a developing research profile evidenced by original, high-quality and independent research publications in this field and / or related fields of practice extensive experience in animal cell culture, molecular cloning (e.g. Gibson, Goldengate), CRISPR-mediated gene editing (particularly to edit RNA), lentivirus handling, fluourescent cell imaging, flow cytometry,in vivo mice experiments, next generation sequencing demonstrated ability to work autonomously, evaluate the literature, design and direct experiments to completion excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and reliable scientific records well-developed verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills Other desirable criteria familiarity with Nanopore direct sequencing, single cell and spatial transcriptomics knowledge in bioinformatics (e.g. R programming and Bioconductor packages) Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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. 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. If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, 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 support filling out this application, please contact Jenny Seo, Recruitment Operations, by email to jenny.seo@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 Monday 19 January 2026 11:59 PM

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 2,900 of them contribute to enabling excellent research and teaching through their expertise and work in administration and organisation. They know how they can work best. Flexible, remote and with as much freedom as they need to develop their potential. You know, too? We are looking for a/an Senior Scientist Spatial Sustainability and Digital Transformation Hub 53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy Startdate: 01.02.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: permanent Reference no.: 4718 Founded in 1885, the Department of Geography and Regional Research is the oldest and largest geography department in Austria. It is home to about 150 scientists in 10 working groups and 3,400 students. Since its inception, it has not only grown dynamically but also continuously broadened its focus. Since the beginning, it has accommodated both human and physical geography. The department also has been recognized for its contributions to geoinformatics and cartography. This interdisciplinary basis in computational, social, and natural sciences provides a dynamic and inspiring environment for researchers to address the grand challenges of our time. The department manages four interlinked Master’s programs. To maximize the departments synergies in research and teaching, we are establishing a “Spatial Sustainability and Digital Transformations Hub”. This hub will be in the lead by a senior scientist position responsible for ensuring that the hub’s designated tasks are carried out. The senior scientist will have the opportunity to develop a work plan together with the department leadership and coordinate regularly with the department management to implement the vision of the hub over the next years. The position is initially limited to one year. It may be converted into unlimited employment upon mutual agreement. The hub is anchored within the department as a “shared services” facility, modeled after a Center for Spatial Studies. It thus serves as a central service unit whose services are equally accessible to researchers, lecturers, and students across all working groups of the department. The senior scientists will be supervised directly by the department leadership, i.e., the head and vice-head. Overall, the hub provides services in four areas: Strategy • Research • Teaching • Outreach Strategy The senior scientist is responsible for the continuous development of an interdisciplinary research strategy that integrates the department’s expertise in the social sciences, natural sciences, and data sciences into the key themes of spatial sustainability transformations and spatial digital transformations, with particular emphasis on the intersections of these two fields. Strategy development takes place in close coordination with the heads of the department’s working groups. Through regular strategy workshops, organized and moderated by the senior scientist, the expertise of all researchers at the department is mobilized for the further development and implementation of the strategy. Research The senior scientist coordinates cross-group research activities on the key themes of spatial sustainability transformations and spatial digital transformations as well as on the interface between the two areas within the department and beyond, while also contributing their own research to interdisciplinary projects in this forward-looking field. A particular emphasis lies in the coordination and management of large interdisciplinary research proposals led by the department (e.g., FWF doc.funds, SFB, Horizon Europe). Teaching Existing and newly developed interdisciplinary bachelor’s and especially master’s programs at the department (which are also to include other working groups within the faculty) on the key themes of spatial sustainability and digital transformations require more effective integration of teaching across the individual courses offered. Here, the senior scientist will play a coordinating role, thereby supporting the responsible program directors. Outreach The senior scientist proactively carries out professional outreach activities on the key themes of spatial sustainability and digital transformations, serving as a central point of contact both internally and externally. Following the example of other Centers for Spatial Studies, this also includes outreach activities on spatial thinking in an interdisciplinary context (across subject areas), for example in the form of workshops. For this purpose, the senior scientist develops and implements a science communication strategy in coordination with all working groups of the department. Your future tasks: The responsibilities for the senior scientist position include, among others: Continuous development of an interdisciplinary research agenda and strategy on the topics of spatial sustainability and digital transformations, in close coordination with the department’s working groups and department leadership. Coordination of cross-disciplinary spatial research activities at the institute and beyond. Coordination and management of large interdisciplinary research proposals led by the institute (e.g., FWF doc.funds, SFB, Horizon Europe). Conducting own research and/or contributing to interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of spatial sustainability and digital transformations. Coordination of science communication activities in the mentioned fields of transformation. Improved integration of teaching across the different courses offered and especially the department’s new Master’s programs. Teaching as required by the university’s collective bargaining agreement This is part of your personality:  Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Geography (social, natural or data science) Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-reviewed top-tier academic journals (and conferences) Experience in research management and in leading project staff Track record of acquired third party funding (on Austria, international, and/or European level) Didactic skills and experience teaching classes on the Master’s and ideally also Bachelor’s level Excellent knowledge of English; German skills are a plus Team player and high social/communicative skills What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, part-time work (upon agreement) and/or working from an domicile in Austria (up to a certain extent + upon agreement). 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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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 4,932,90 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral; amount as of 1 Feb. 2025) increases, if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae incl. a list of publications and funding With your summary of research interests (max. 1 page) With your letter of intent and vision for the hub (max. 2 page) Doctoral/PhD degree  Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button If you have any content questions, please contact: Krzysztof Janowicz   krzysztof.janowicz@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 01/23/2026  (Senior) Lecturer & Researcher https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job-invite/4718