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Singapore

FACULTY OPENINGS AT THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society.

The university’s unique pedagogy integrates work and study, embracing authentic learning in a real-world environment through collaborations with key strategic partners. Its focus on applied research with business impact is aimed at helping industry innovate and grow. SIT’s centralised campus within the larger Punggol Digital District will feature a vibrant learning environment where academia and industry will be tightly integrated with the community. SIT espouses an applied learning approach and offers degrees with a strong focus on science and technology. Our faculty work closely with industry on translational research and innovation, as well as provide consultancy on solutions to industry challenges. This well-established nexus with industry endows our graduates with deep skills and work-ready training experience – attuning them to the needs and demands of the future economy.

SIT is also establishing strategic live test beds known as ‘Living Labs’ both within and beyond its upcoming Punggol campus to support greater experiential learning and strengthen its applied research offerings. The university’s pool of Engineering experts works with multi-disciplinary teams to drive strategic translational research in key areas such as energy resilience, sustainable infrastructure engineering and maintenance, and maritime engineering.

As a young university, we encourage innovation and seek the right candidates to join us in realising our vision into an increasingly vibrant reality. We offer competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits, access to funding to undertake research of relevance to industry, and opportunities to inspire and nurture the next generation of skilled and work-ready undergraduates.

For this faculty position, we are looking for candidates with an engineering background, who have extensive experience in the area of digital supply chain.

Essential


	Academic and/or industrial experience in design and managing digital supply chain solutioning and supply chain management.
	Having a background and interest in one or more fields of digital supply chain, including but not limited to digital supply chain transformation, digital manufacturing, E-procurement, E-commerce, E-logistics.
	Experience and knowledgeable in one or more areas of supply chain operations management, risk management and operations research, such as demand forecasting, inventory control, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, warehouse and transportation simulation, optimization and management.
	Motivated to develop and to teach curriculum in supply chain sustainability.
	Strong demonstration of interest to develop supply chain security, supply chain digital twin, and artificial intelligence solutions through applied research projects.


Desirable


	Good knowledge in digital supply chain-related technologies such as AI, LLMs, Cyber Security, IoT, 3D printing, automation, supply chain security, digital twins, and block chains.
	Hands on experience in commercial digital supply chain solutioning projects with both hardware and software elements.
	Experience in digital supply chain related projects with strong integration of the three pillars, i.e., Digitalization, Resilience and Agility, and Green Supply Chain.
	Preferred to having a PhD in a related technical area.
	Led or involved in strong industry - academia partnership projects.


Successful candidates will join the Engineering (ENG) Cluster (one of five academic clusters in SIT), as members of a team of accomplished experts who are passionate about higher education and deeply involved in industry transformation through applied research programmes.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. All applications must be submitted electronically via SIT Career Website.


Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Czech Republic, Brno

Department: Multimodal and Functional Imaging Laboratory – Central European Institute of Technology
Deadline: 20 Jan 2025
Start date: 1st February 2025
Job type: part-time
Job field: Science and research

Central European Institute of Technology of Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)

Brno, Czech Republic | www.ceitec.eu

We are the Czech Republic’s flagship basic research institute based at Masaryk University. Our modern in-house core facilities, which provide open access to the latest technologies and expertise, currently support more than 500 researchers from over 35 countries, who are together pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the areas of structural biology, molecular medicine, genomics and proteomics of plant systems, and neuroscience.

CEITEC MU is a proud holder of the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award. We were the first research institution in the Czech Republic to secure one of the top places in the Company of the Year: Equal Opportunities 2020 competition.

See what onboarding at CEITEC MU looks like here.

About the position:

The researcher will participate in research activities of the project “Mediated Society,” reg. no. CZ.02.01.01/00/23_025/0008713, in Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (Czech Republic - The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, co-funded by the European Union), focuses on exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on society and sees artificial intelligence as both a tool to expand human capabilities and a challenge related to the widening digital divide, the proliferation of conspiracies and deepfakes, and the lack of AI literacy. The project is focused on understanding processes related to the process of working with information at the individual, social, and societal levels through the perspective of selected social sciences and humanities disciplines (psychology, political science, theology, pedagogy) and in close collaboration with computer sciences.

The candidate is expected to get involved in laboratory tasks, including the acquisition of data with an MRI scanner and EEG system, subsequent data handling, and preprocessing.

The applicant will take part in the activities of Research Plan 4: Psychometric models as a means of understanding mental processes and states. In the position of Technician-Laboratory Technician, the employee will be involved in collecting neuroimaging data in CF MAFIL.

You have (necessary competencies):

The successful candidate should:


	be a graduate with at least an MSc degree or its equivalent in the field of biomedical engineering or a related technical field
	have practical experience with both MRI and EEG data acquisition and data processing
	have excellent communication skills and be able to collaborate with multiple teams,
	be able to work independently but also interact with the research team. 


We are offering:


	interesting job in a dynamically expanding research area and internationalized environment
	diverse and challenging research goals with generous research funds
	interaction with leading scientists and institutions in the field
	Medical insurance
	6 weeks of paid holiday
	Contribution to a pension scheme
	Flat-rate meal contributions
	A multisport card and sports lessons directly at the Campus
	Reduced prices for mobile operator tariffs
	Psychological counseling


What else do you need to know:

Application deadline: 20.1.2025

Interviews: January 2025

Expected start date: 1st February 2025

Hours: Part-time - 16 hours/week

Duration: fixed term

Applications, including a CV, a brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references, should be sent via e-application below.

In the case of any difficulties filling out the e-application, please get in touch with klara.pavelkova@ceitec.muni.cz

Selection procedure committee members are the head of the research group, a representative of the research group, and an HR department representative.

In justified cases, the job announcer can extend, interrupt or cancel the selection procedure.

Still hesitating whether to join us?

We value our employees, and we support them from their very first day at CEITEC. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and offer a highly collaborative, collegial and family-friendly, international working environment with relocation assistance through our Welcome Office. The selected candidate will become a part of the CEITEC scientific community with access to in-house core facilities and professional administrative support. You will become part of an international team of experts in their fields, who together contribute to improving human life and health. Have a look at what your potential peers say about working at CEITEC MU.

For more information about the recruitment process, refer to CEITEC MU Recruitment Policy.

For more information about our career system, refer to CEITEC MU Career System.


Masaryk University

United Kingdom, Birmingham

Salary: £34,866 - £42,632 per annum
Contractual hours: 37 Basis Full Time
Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/
Job category/type: Academic, Further Education
Job reference: REQ000231
Attachments: Lecturer Tourism and Aviation (FE) - JDPS - Dec 24.pdf

Job description

Are you a passionate teacher with a flair for the Travel and Tourism world. Do you have the vision to shape the future of education and inspire students. If so, we want you to be a part of our vibrant college.

University College Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Lecturer in Travel, Tourism and Aviation to provide a high quality of teaching.

You will be working with dedicated professionals who share your passion for education.

We are based in central Birmingham and have excellent facilities within the institution. Why not make a tangible difference in students' lives and academic journeys.

Essential requirements for this role include:


	Relevant teaching/training/coaching experience.
	Experience of the Travel and Tourism and Aviation sectors.


Please indicate within your application, experience within the following subject areas:


	Level 2/3 Aviation Operations on the Ground.
	Level 3 Tourism, Aviation, Events and Hospitality.
	Level 3 Travel and Tourism.


UCB is committed to providing professional development opportunities and will support the completion of a recognised teaching qualification, if not already held.

Applications for full and part-time contracts will be considered. Please state any preference clearly within your application.

Staff benefits include 50 days’ paid leave per year, excellent staff development opportunities, pension scheme and a private healthcare policy.

Standard Information

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.


University College Birmingham

United Kingdom, Guildford

Are you a registered mental health nurse, social worker? All nursing disciplines will be considered.

Looking for a new challenge and direction?

Our Wellbeing and Welfare department helps to lead on, and contribute to, the student experience along with other support services such as academic registry, employability and careers, and the Student’s Union. We are looking for highly skilled mental health professionals with experience in supporting those with complex mental health needs.

Our well-established service is on a journey through an exciting period of transformation and you will work within a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team made up of mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, eating disorder therapists, and counsellors. You will play a lead role in supporting the service and the wider University to offer proactive and compassionate mental health support to our entire student and staff community.

Within this role you will be working with the Wellbeing team to develop a service to meet the changing needs of students with mental health concerns to bring about evidence based improvements to the service provision.

We are willing to consider applications from recent graduates with a current membership of the NMC/Social Work England/HCPC.

The University of Surrey is one of the UK’s leading public research universities and proud to be ranked 9th in the UK in the National Student Survey and the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022. Join 2,500 staff and 17,000 students in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment to make a positive impact through free-thinking and hard work.

This role is available on a part-time basis at 0.6 FTE/21.6 hours per week. We would expect the post holder to work these hours across three days per week.

What we can offer

In addition to 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, which has an excellent 91% parent satisfaction score.

Further information

Please apply on the university website and submit your CV and cover letter. For more information, please refer to the job description.

Interviews will be held 4th and 6th February 2025.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Further details

Job Description


University of Surrey

Ireland, Maynooth

Department: Human Resources Office
Vacancy ID: 032861
Closing Date: 12-Jan-2025

The Role

The Human Resources Department is seeking an Executive Assistant to join the HR Operations team supporting a broad range of duties associated with the ongoing delivery of resourcing and support services for the University community. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be organised and flexible, with experience of managing multiple tasks against tight deadlines. They will exercise a high level of discretion with confidential information.

The position represents an excellent opportunity for an individual who is keen to learn and develop Human Resources experience and key administrative skills in a busy Department. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, on their own initiative and as part of a team. The individual must be discreet, trustworthy and capable of dealing with confidential material.

Salary

Execuitve Assistant (2024): €30,713– €46,950 p.a. (13 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 12th January 2025.

Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link:

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies

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


University of the Free State

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World University Rankings 20251001-1200^th

Arts and Humanities 2024401-500^th

Business and Economics 2024801+

Clinical and Health 2024601-800^th

Education 2024501-600^th

Law 2024301+

Life Sciences 2024601-800^th

Physical Sciences 2024601-800^th

Psychology 2024501-600^th

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

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Subjects Taught at the University of the Free State

Life Sciences601–800^th

Law301+

Education501–600^th

Arts and Humanities401–500^th

Business and Economics801+

Clinical and Health601–800^th

Social Sciences601–800^th

Psychology501–600^th

Physical Sciences601–800^th

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University of the Free State

About

Rankings

Arts and Humanities 2024401-500th

Business and Economics 2024801+

Clinical and Health 2024601-800th

Education 2024501-600th

Law 2024301+

Life Sciences 2024601-800th

Physical Sciences 2024601-800th

Psychology 2024501-600th

Social Sciences 2024601-800th

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Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at the University of the Free State

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

Law301+

Education501–600th

Arts and Humanities401–500th

Business and Economics801+

Clinical and Health601–800th

Social Sciences601–800th

Psychology501–600th

Physical Sciences601–800th

Arts and Humanities 2024401-500^th

Clinical and Health 2024601-800^th

Education 2024501-600^th

Life Sciences 2024601-800^th

Physical Sciences 2024601-800^th

Psychology 2024501-600^th

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

Life Sciences601–800^th

Education501–600^th

Arts and Humanities401–500^th

Clinical and Health601–800^th

Social Sciences601–800^th

Psychology501–600^th

Physical Sciences601–800^th