University of Nottingham

Support high quality research and enterprise activity through expert contractual advice that manages risk ensures compliance and enables strong partnerships Join a highly collaborative values driven team that supports the Universitys research strategy and enterprise activity ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions. Full time, continuing role at our North Sydney campus with some hybrid flexibility. About the role: Operating within Research and Enterprise Contracts this role supports the Deputy ViceChancellor Research and Enterprise in managing all aspects of ACU's research and enterprise contracts. The Senior Research Contracts Officer is responsible for Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and executing research and enterprise agreements Identifying and mitigating legal, financial and commercial risk Ensuring contracts comply with legal requirements funding rules policies and governance frameworks Providing seniorlevel advice on complex contractual matters The role works closely with Faculties and Research Institutes Finance Office of the General Counsel Staff within the Research Enterprise Portfolio External collaborators and project stakeholders For full position details, refer to the position description Contact: General enquiries can be sent to Alan Edmunds, Research and Enterprise Contracts Manager - Research Office at: alan.edmunds@acu.edu.au What we offer: The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement. Total remuneration valued to $138,111 - $154,409 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $116,706 - $130,478 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date. As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here. How to Apply: Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your: Resume. Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page. Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions. Applications close: 14-JUN-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements. Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au) Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence. About ACU: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome. ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU. As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them. ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ... University Assistant postdoctoral - FWF project RE-SECURE 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 01.01.2027 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 31.12.2029 Reference no.: 5725 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together! About this position: We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (Post-Doc) to join the FWF ASTRA project RE-SECURE – Remaking Security: Technopolitics in the Global East, led by Dr. Dagmar Vorlíček, at the Department of Sociology. If you are passionate about interdisciplinary research on security, and would like to contribute to an innovative international research project, we look forward to your application. The project: RE-SECURE – Remaking Security: Technopolitics in the Global East explores how expertise developed under past political regimes can be renegotiated and adapted for new security purposes. Focusing on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as a region marked by profound political transformations from the Cold War to the present, the project rethinks the study of security by theorizing how ways of “doing security” are shaped by history, technology, and global connections. The project examines both the symbolic and material dimensions of remaking security, while combining desk research, archival work, and field research. By analysing how technoscientific practices interact with societal understandings of security risks and global politics, RE-SECURE aims to develop an original, historically grounded, and decentered perspective on security from the perspective of the “Global East.” Your future tasks: The postdoctoral researcher will lead a case study on cybersecurity in Estonia, examining how Cold War cybernetic expertise has been reworked in the context of post-socialist security transformation of Estonia, especially towards the digital statehood, cybersecurity, and cyber-defence politics. The case study research will involve document analysis, field research with scientists, experts, and policymakers, and archival work in Estonia. The postdoc will contribute to the theoretical and methodological research on the project and will collaborate closely with the Principal Invetsigator and PhD student. Your responsibilities include: Conducting independent postdoctoral research within the RE-SECURE framework Developing and conducting a case study on cybernetics/cybersecurity in Estonia  Designing and carrying out qualitative empirical research (combining interviews, document analysis, and archival research) Contributing to comparative and conceptual work across the project’s case studies Publishing and presenting research results nationally and internationally Participating in project meetings, workshops, and research activities of the department Contributing to literature reviews, conceptual development, and joint publications of the RE-SECURE team Support the Principal Investigator in project coordination and mentoring activities Engaging in the broader academic life of the faculty Your profile: Completed PhD in sociology, political science, STS, international relations, history, anthropology, or a related discipline Research focus on politics, technology, and history Experience with interdisciplinary research  Excellent qualitative methodological skills Demonstrated ability to publish internationally Fluency in English Working knowledge of Estonian and/or Russian is an advantage Experience with field research and/or archival research  Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team What we offer: Integration into an ambitious FWF-funded international research project Structured mentoring by the Principal Investigator Training in academic research, publishing, and project management Support in career development and future academic applications A dynamic and collaborative research environment Access to the University of Vienna’s professional career development services, training programmes, and continuing education opportunities Salary according to the FWF salary rates (post-doc level), including the 13th and 14th monthly salary payments How to apply: Please submit the following documents in a single PDF file: Motivation letter (max. 3 pages), outlining your research interests and how you would contribute to the project RE-SECURE Academic CV Two writing samples (e.g. article, dissertation chapter) Contact details of three academic referees (name, institutional affiliation, email address) Via our job portal / Apply now - button. If you have any questions, please contact: Dagmar Vorlicek dagmar.vorlicek@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: 07/31/2026

Ref.: 536388 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Social Work and Social Administration (30300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (Ref.:536388), to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary to two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Candidates should possess a PhD or equivalent in Social Work, Social Sciences, Business, or a related field, and have at least two year’s post-qualification experience. They should also have competency in qualitative and quantitative data analysis; strong proficiency in written and spoken English and Cantonese. Knowledge and experience in conducting research in social welfare and private sectors are highly preferred. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in examining how partnerships between NGOs, the corporate sector, and government agencies facilitate workplace inclusion for marginalised populations (e.g., individuals with disabilities or special needs). A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload the following documents: (i) a cover letter, (ii) an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including a full list of publications), and (iii) the contact information of at least three referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency