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Australia, Parkville

Position Number: 0064771
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne School of Global and Population Health
Salary: Academic Level A – $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
Academic Level B: $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super


	Conduct health economic evaluations of emerging interventions for chronic diseases, with a focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic kidney disease and diabetes
	Contribute to development of simulation models using cutting-edge methodologies
	Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team consisting of leading health economists, clinicians, biostatisticians and health informaticians
	Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families.


About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated researcher with a strong interest in health economics of chronic disease. The ideal candidate will be eager to drive a meaningful change through extensive collaborations and the use of cutting-edge simulation modeling techniques. The successful candidate is expected to support, develop, and manage a program of health economics under the direction of A/Prof An Duy Tran. The appointee will also provide support to health economics research related to clinical studies and provide inputs to the grant application development that foster new collaborations and secure funding.

Your responsibilities will include:


	Contributing to a range of health economic projects, including economic evaluations alongside clinical trials and simulation modelling in disease areas such as chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and diabetes.
	Providing support for the development of grant applications, including contributions to health economic study designs and analysis plans
	Producing and assisting with preparing high-quality research outputs, including methodological and empirical research findings, for publication in peer review journals
	Disseminating research findings through scientific meetings, including seminars, workshops and conferences


Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking individuals with exceptional quatitative skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and self-driven commitment to conducting impactful research in health economics and simulation modelling.

You will also have:


	A master's degree or higher in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Services Research, or a closely related field (Level A)
	A PhD degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Services Research, or a closely related field (Level B)
	Proven experience in conducting health economic evaluations and proficiency in analysing large, complex datasets
	Demonstrated involvement in writing peer reviewed articles, delivering conference presentations, and developing research grant proposals


For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Centre for Health Policy, and Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health research (MISCH) Hub

The Centre for Health Policy (CHP) is a leading voice in health policy, committed to improving health outcomes, access to care, and health system resilience. We produce evidence and insights that shape policy and decision-making. Our interdisciplinary team addresses critical health challenges. As a member of the CHP, you'll impact policy, conduct advanced research, and influence healthcare's future. We offer professional development through specialized courses and teaching opportunities.

The MISCH Hub offers high-quality research support in clinical and health domains within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, extending to associated hospitals and institutes. As part of the MISCH Hub team, you'll collaborate with clinicians to write grant proposals for prospective funding and publications in top-tier journals. MISCH provides a spectrum of educational opportunities for researchers and students, including beginner to advanced REDcap workshops, and seminars on biostatistics, grantsmanship, health economics, and co-design, all designed to enhance your professional skills.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 


	Resume
	Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
	Responses to the selection criteria in the Position Description*


*For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Applications close: 25 Jan 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time


The University of Melbourne

Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education.  It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world.  Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies.  To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students.  With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies.  Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Professor and Director
Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Institute
(Post Ref.: 24/245)

Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Institute (PSEI) aims to promote policy-related research on economic development of the Mainland and Hong Kong. It will synergise resources and expertise in the Mainland and Hong Kong to strengthen research on salient issues related to the economic and financial development of the two places. It will also provide research consultancy on industry and economic policies, in addition to offering policy advice to the authorities to foster mutual prosperity of the Mainland and Hong Kong.

The Institute is seeking an outstanding scholar with distinguished scholarly accomplishment in research, teaching and knowledge exchange in the field of policy-related research on economic development of the Mainland and Hong Kong. The appointee will be appointed as a Professor in the Department of Economics and concurrently as Director of the PSEI.

The Director of PSEI will be expected to (i) provide strategic direction and leadership for the operation of the Institute to ensure research quality and effectiveness; (ii) formulate and implement strategies for networking and building rapport with academia, business sector, industries and other related stakeholders; (iii) explore new collaboration opportunities with community partners and stakeholders and (iv) identify and secure funding opportunities through grants, partnerships and sponsorships to support the research projects/programmes and various activities of the Institute.

General Requirements

Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics or relevant discipline, with substantial teaching experience and excellent track record in research and scholarly activities. Good networking capability and ability to establish linkages with the business sector, industries and other research stakeholders would be a definite advantage.

Salary and Benefits

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. For applicants with outstanding credentials, substantiation at appointment will be considered.

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.


Lingnan University

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

We are inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who have or will soon receive a PhD in Economics. The appointment will begin September 1, 2025, subject to final budget approval. The appointment will last 2-3 years.

The post-doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half of their time on collaborative research with Dr. Wifag Adnan. The collaborative research will fall under the general field of Applied Microeconomics with a range of topics including inequality, market power, immigration, race, identity, illicit behavior and misinformation.

We seek a candidate whose fields of specialization include Labor/Public/Political Economy and who is interested in developed and developing economy settings. Advanced training in statistical packages, econometrics and programming is essential and a robust understanding of economic theory and modelling is welcome. 

The position does not require teaching, but it may be possible to get teaching experience for compensation.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a full publication list, a job market paper, a statement of research interests, and 2-3 letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Professor Adnan at wa22@nyu.edu.

To help Post-doctoral Associates and faculty thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance to ensure a smooth transition to Abu Dhabi. It includes a competitive salary; housing and transportation allowances; educational assistance for your dependents attending school in the UAE; and access to health and wellness services. Click here for more information on benefits for you and your family.

About NYU Abu Dhabi:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.


New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

Hong Kong

Ref.: 530850
Work type: Full-time
Department: Faculty of Education (10000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

The objective of this post is to offer interdisciplinary training to individuals interested in utilizing cognitive neuroscience and machine learning techniques to study learning, cognitive functioning, language processing, and reading acquisition. Candidates will conduct EEG research on implicit statistical learning and language processing, perform EEG data analyses, and neural computation and collaborate with in-house researchers on analyzing EEG and behavioral data.  Additionally, training will be provided on manuscript and grant writing.  He/She will work under the supervision of Professor Shelley Xiuli Tong.

Information about the Faculty, and the Speech, Language and Reading Lab can be obtained at https://web.edu.hku.hk/ and https://slrlab.edu.hku.hk/ respectively. Enquiries about the post should be sent to Professor Shelley Tong at xltong@hku.hk.

Requirements

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in cognitive neuroscience, neural computation and machine learning, or a related field with a strong background in EEG, functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), or computational modeling, as well as skills in programming with Python or MATLAB.  They are expected to be experts in time-frequency analysis of EEG data and building computational models using both behavioral and EEG data. In addition, they should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the ability to prioritize and work under pressure.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 19 months. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V. with a recent publication list and the contact information of three referees including one from their Ph.D. supervisor/advisor, and provide one sample of a representative research output.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until January 17, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency


The University of Hong Kong

China, Ningbo

Join a unique British University in China. University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award-winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 9,000 in just 20 years.

University of Nottingham Ningbo China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding. It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) seeks to fill three academic positions, one for Assistant Professor (Level 5), one for Associate Professor (Level 6) and one for Full Professor (Level 7).

The Department of Mathematical Sciences currently runs two programmes, which lead successful graduates to University of Nottingham degrees in BSc Honours Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and BSc Honours Statistics. Some of our students spend the last two years of education in Nottingham, UK, but most of them graduate in Ningbo, China. All our teaching is delivered in English, which is the academic working language of the university.

About You

We seek to appoint an articulate teacher, with international experience of teaching in English, as the successful candidate will be expected to lead and deliver lectures and seminars in Mathematics.

The person appointed will be expected to supervise postgraduate research students, to conduct their own research activities and to play a leading role in the research activities of the Department.

For Associate and Full Professor, the positions are open to candidates that are internationally renowned for their research with a strong record of highly regarded publications and attracting research grants. Applicants for Associate Professor are expected to:


	have record of supervision to completion of at least one PhD student
	currently hold an Associate Professor rank or have at least three years of experience at Lecturer/Assistant Professor rank.


Applicants for Full Professor are expected to:


	have record of supervision of completion of at least four PhD students as lead supervisor
	currently hold a Full Professor rank or have at least three years of experience at Reader/Associate Professor rank.


Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

This is a permanent post that you will be offered a fixed term contract initially of 5 years with University of Nottingham Ningbo China with effect from February 2025 or as soon as thereafter. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer international highly competitive salary package and you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184009/by 23:59 Beijing Time, 11 February 2025, which should include the following:


	a cover letter
	an up-to-date CV (including the MATHSCINET Author ID)
	a publication list
	a statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence
	a research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department 


Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Behrouz Emamizadeh, Head of Department of Mathematical Sciences at email: Behrouz.Emamizadeh@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 8818 0000 – 8998, Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn.


University of Latvia

Rankings

World University Rankings 20251001-1200^th

Arts and Humanities 2024601+

Clinical and Health 2024601-800^th

Computer Science 2024601-800^th

Life Sciences 2024601-800^th

Physical Sciences 2024601-800^th

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 2024201-300^th

No Poverty 2024401-600^th

Zero Hunger 2024401-600^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024301-400^th

Quality Education 2024301-400^th

Gender Equality 2024101-200^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2020201-300^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024301-400^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024201-300^th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024201-300^th

Reduced Inequalities 2024601-800^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024101-200^th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2020301+

Climate Action 2024401-600^th

Life below Water 2024301-400^th

Life on Land 2024301-400^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024=78^th

Partnership for the Goals 2024101-200^th

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Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at the University of Latvia

Life Sciences601–800^th

Arts and Humanities601+

Clinical and Health601–800^th

Computer Science601–800^th

Social Sciences601–800^th

Physical Sciences601–800^th

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University of Latvia

Rankings

Arts and Humanities 2024601+

Clinical and Health 2024601-800th

Computer Science 2024601-800th

Life Sciences 2024601-800th

Physical Sciences 2024601-800th

Social Sciences 2024601-800th

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 2024201-300th

No Poverty 2024401-600th

Zero Hunger 2024401-600th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024301-400th

Quality Education 2024301-400th

Gender Equality 2024101-200th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2020201-300th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024301-400th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024201-300th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024201-300th

Reduced Inequalities 2024601-800th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024101-200th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2020301+

Climate Action 2024401-600th

Life below Water 2024301-400th

Life on Land 2024301-400th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024=78th

Partnership for the Goals 2024101-200th

Discover similar universities

Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at the University of Latvia

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

Arts and Humanities601+

Clinical and Health601–800th

Computer Science601–800th

Social Sciences601–800th

Physical Sciences601–800th

Clinical and Health 2024601-800^th

Computer Science 2024601-800^th

Life Sciences 2024601-800^th

Physical Sciences 2024601-800^th

Social Sciences 2024601-800^th

Impact Rankings 2024201-300^th

No Poverty 2024401-600^th

Zero Hunger 2024401-600^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024301-400^th

Quality Education 2024301-400^th

Gender Equality 2024101-200^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2020201-300^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024301-400^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024201-300^th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024201-300^th

Reduced Inequalities 2024601-800^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024101-200^th

Climate Action 2024401-600^th

Life below Water 2024301-400^th

Life on Land 2024301-400^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024=78^th

Partnership for the Goals 2024101-200^th

Life Sciences601–800^th

Clinical and Health601–800^th

Computer Science601–800^th

Social Sciences601–800^th

Physical Sciences601–800^th