University of Jaén

The Admissions Team are looking to recruit an Admissions Coordinator to join their busy team.  The post-holder will be responsible for assessing applications for a portfolio of taught courses, working closely with Admissions Tutors and other key stakeholders to deliver an excellent applicant experience. The post-holders will also respond to enquiries from applicants and their supporters via telephone and email, as well as contributing to a variety of other activities undertaken by the Admissions service.  The successful candidate will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively. They will be well organised and adaptable, taking a positive approach to managing a busy workload. Exceptional communication skills are essential, as is a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. Candidates are generally appointed at the bottom of the salary scale. 

Salary package: $123,435to $146,044 (ACA B.1 - B.6) plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading. Full-time, fixed term role for 2.5 years Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde We are seeking an industry-facing researcher to make an impact in space LiDAR, in conjunction with our commercial partner Spiral Blue. This project is a collaboration between the MQ Photonics Research Centre and commercial partner Spiral Blue, funded by the CRC-P grant "In orbit demonstration of an AI-enabled LiDAR multisensor system". The project will develop, test, and launch space-to-space and space-to-Earth LiDAR systems, with the end goal to deploy a space-to-Earth LiDAR system for monitoring of tree canopies. This postdoctoral position will be heavily industry focussed, working closely with the Spiral Blue staff, along with another Macquarie University postdoc and the academic team of Prof. David Spence and A. Prof. James Downes. The position will suit a candidate who is looking for experience of industry engagement, and will have a focus on generating impact with our industry partner, and creating new intellectual property and innovations in the emerging field of space LiDAR. About Us The Faculty of Science and Engineering is a young and dynamic faculty driven by the spirit of discovery. Here we nurture the next generation of science and technology innovators. From a handful of students on the University's first day, the Faculty now serves nearly 6000 students across all our programs. The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is an inclusive community in scientific collaboration. Mathematics and statistics drive breakthroughs in technology and data science, while physics and astronomy seek to understand matter and the Universe - everything from quarks to galaxy clusters. We collaborate closely with local, national, and international organisations and companies across the diverse mathematical and physical sciences fields. Further information about our school is available here. The position is based in the MQ Photonics Research Centre that brings together approximately 30 academics researching in areas as diverse as nonlinear optics, quantum photonics, astrophotonics and nanophotonics. The Centre offers a mentoring program for early career researchers while providing opportunities to hone other skills such as outreach, industry engagement, and building international networks. It promotes diversity in all aspects as a way to enhance innovation, outcomes and productivity. Along with other initiatives, the University provides grants to support our members with caring / family responsibilities to participate in professional activities. To Apply To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your CV and a separate cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that addresses the selection criteria below. Essential A PhD in physics, engineering, or a related discipline. Citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or citizen of New Zealand, Canada, USA, UK, Europe, or Japan. Experience in laser and optics, and/or electronics design and prototyping Ability to undertake original experimental research, as evidenced by impactful academic outputs or positive outcomes in an industry setting. Demonstrated capacity to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability for analytical thinking and independent problem solving. Desirable Experience in aspects of LiDAR design and construction. Track record of working with technologies at TRL 4 - 6. Knowledge or experience of research for commercial use cases. To be considered for this position, the successful candidate must be a Citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or citizen of New Zealand, Canada, USA, UK, Europe, or Japan Enquiries: Professor David Spence at david.spence@mq.edu.au. Applications Close: Sunday, 18 January 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST) Why work at Macquarie We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer: 17% Superannuation Subsidised onsite parking options Flexible working options Training and professional development Onsite childcare facilities Discounted health insurance (Medibank) Onsite vacation care Employee Assistance Program Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs. A Place Where You Belong At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework. Flexible Work At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.

About us The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES) is a vibrant faculty based in the heart of London with a long tradition of world-leading research and teaching in physics, mathematics, chemistry, informatics and engineering.  This role presents an exciting opportunity to run and develop the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) service in the Chemistry department providing expert guidance and advice to end users from method development to data collection and interpretation. Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager (Operations) at the Guys Campus. About the role The role-holder will have extensive technical expertise in NMR and comprehensive knowledge of small molecule solution NMR. They will support research activities across several different user groups, such as PhD students, researchers, external and industrial users, to deliver an exceptional service. They will manage the service, troubleshoot to minimise downtime and will be responsible for the compliance with Health & Safety and other relevant regulations governing the service. The successful candidate will be an active member of King’s Technical Network, engaging in Faculty and College initiatives to strengthen and share best practice, with an ongoing commitment to professional development. They will facilitate an inclusive culture and ethos in line with King’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) strategy, proactively liaising with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. Please note the role is fully on-site. Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:  ​Please note that all applications must be accompanied by a supporting statement. Within that statement, all the below essential criteria must be addressed. Essential criteria Level 6 qualification in a relevant field, e.g., relevant bachelor’s degree in chemistry and or pharmacy, or equivalent, plus substantial work experience in relevant technical/scientific service posts. Comprehensive technical knowledge and skills in small molecule solution NMR, maintenance and troubleshooting of NMR spectrometers, with experience in providing expert guidance and advice to end users on method development and interpretation. Comprehensive knowledge of regulations and best practice governing area of work, including Health & Safety and environmental sustainability. Strong written, oral, and IT communication skills, with advanced computer use and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills to build a strong network to support the delivery of the service. Effective management skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Excellent planning & organisational skills as evidenced by successfully managing facilities, identifying performance standards and putting in place mechanisms to deliver these.  Ability to manage own workload, take effective decisions and be an effective problem solver, responding to changing priorities to make improvements to services and protocols.  Ability to train all end users, e.g., staff, students, researchers, and technical staff. Desirable criteria Level 7/8 qualification (e.g. Masters/PhD) NMR spectroscopy. Experience of managing and maintaining an NMR facility. Bruker training courses: i.e. Advanced NMR system Operation; Operators and/or Applications. Able and willing to provide support beyond core hours, as required e.g. during a weekend open day event. Evidence of an active commitment to professional development. 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 page. 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. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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. Grade and Salary: Grade 6: £45,031 - £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134186 Close Date: 28-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Isabel Cruz-Gallardo Contact Details: isabel.cruz-gallardo@kcl.ac.uk