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United Kingdom, Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, with requirements to attend our other campuses

Salary: £110,382 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 11/09/2024

The University is going through an exciting period of change and transformation, as part of delivering our Strategy 2030 and driving forward our ambitions of providing excellent outcomes for both staff and students. This will require the ability to think and approach the changes within the faculty with a fresh new perspective, whilst maintaining resilience of self and the wider faculty team and students. A focus on delivering efficiencies at the same time as delivering excellence is crucial.

The Faculty of Business and Creative Industries excels at research and innovation, commercial engagement, and immersive learning, and is proud to house some of the best facilities in the UK. These faculties, to name just a few, include a Financial Trading Room, Creative Studio and Labs, as well a Creative Industries Research Unit for Music, Performance and Media, all of which provide students with exposure to practical settings that replicate real world scenarios, and develop knowledge through experiential learning techniques, thus preparing students for the workplace of the future. The faculty has made great strides in areas of research and innovation, and will continue to build upon the successful REF21 (3*/4*) achievements, over the coming years in preparation for REF29. The portfolio is built on strong partnerships and makes a significant contribution across the following areas: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Culture and Animation, Fashion, Marketing and Photography, Film and TV, Games and Design, Global Business, Law, Music and Drama, Operations Management, and Professional Development, so strategic vision to further develop these areas is key.

As faculty Dean, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and development of eleven academic subject areas covering all the business and creative industries, as well as the key cross-faculty areas focusing on student outcomes, partnerships and business development and research, consequently you will be able to evidence credible research or professional leadership within one or more of the disciplines. A special focus will be required to drive the highest standards of quality across the portfolio; champion continued research and embrace commercial activity, building both reputation, REF performance and market share. This requires creative vision, strategic perspective and commercial acumen to deliver the University’s ambitious 2030 strategy. As well as the standing to lead and promote the faculty and contribute to the leadership of the University.

Your role as Dean will be further supported by an established team including a Deputy Dean, Faculty Chief Operating Officer, Faculty Academic Director, Associate Deans, Heads of Subject, and HR, Marketing and Finance Business Partners.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, you will work collaboratively with the other two faculties for interdisciplinary innovation, and with the Pro Vice Chancellors, as well as professional services for excellent service quality and efficiency. You will have an inclusive and ambitious approach to leadership reflecting the University’s core values of ‘Professional, Responsive, Creative, Inspiring and Collaborative’. We are looking for an outstanding leader who embodies these values and who can work with the talented and dedicated staff across the institution to build on successes and lead the faculty to deliver the 2030 strategy.


University of South Wales

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER for a fixed term period of 2 years, starting as agreed.

The Faculty of Social Sciences is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work in the “Minority stress and gendered lives of same-sex couples and their children in Finland (MISTLIFE)” project financed by the Research Council of Finland. The principal investigator (PI) of the project is Dr Elina Einiö.

The project aims to provide insight into how the changing social environment has shaped the lives of gay men and lesbian women in same-sex couples. The objective is to understand (1) educational and earning paths, (2) family formations and dissolutions, (3) mental health problems and intimate partner violence among individuals in same-sex couples, and (4) the educational achievement of children in families with same-sex parents. The project uses advanced statistical methods and mainly register-based data from Finland. The societal impact of the project goes far beyond academia, given that discrimination against sexual minority groups can take various forms that need to be statistically studied and discussed.

The successful applicant should contribute to one or more of the research themes of the project. The project is associated with the Helsinki Institute for Demography and Population Health and the newly established Max Planck – University of Helsinki Center on Social Inequalities in Population Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main task of the appointed researcher is - jointly with the research team - to design and conduct quantitative research mostly on longitudinal register-based data. Additionally, the researcher is expected to actively contribute to teaching in the master’s program in social sciences, or thesis supervision (up to 5% annually) and other research activities of the Institute.    

QUALIFICATIONS  

The appointee to the position must hold a doctoral degree in demography, sociology, social psychology, public health, data sciences, statistics, economics, or other relevant field, have strong quantitative methods skills and an excellent command of written English. The default assumption is that the degree requirement must be met by the beginning of employment.

WHAT WE OFFER  

University of Helsinki is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and diverse workplace with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. The annual gross salary range will be approx. €44,500 – €50,000, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. Standard Finnish pension benefits and occupational health care are provided for university employees. Further information can be obtained online. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.

Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality free schooling (also in English) and generous family benefits and healthcare. Finland was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families, and Helsinki in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region feature leading research and innovation facilities, clean environment, affordable accommodation, and excellent international, national, and local transport connections. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see the website.

The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The Faculty of Social Sciences provides assistance in relocation.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link "Apply now" (“Hae nyt”). Applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP Fiori portal at https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi. The closing date for applications is 30th of September 2024.

The following English-language documents must be enclosed with applications:


	A curriculum vitae,
	A statement (max 1 page) outlining applicants research experience and interests, and
	A numbered list of publications.


Detailed information on the CV and list of publications can be obtained online

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of gender identities, age groups, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information about the position and the research project may be obtained from Dr Elina Einiö, elina.einio@helsinki.fi.

In case you need support with the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi

The Faculty of Social Sciences is Finland’s leading research and education institute in the social sciences, and the country’s most diverse social sciences faculty in terms of the range of its disciplines and fields of research. The Faculty has a strong international research profile and an international master’s programme, and several of its disciplinary units have been rated among the top 50 in the world.  The Faculty has approximately 500 research and teaching staff, and each year it awards some 350 bachelor’s degrees, 400 master’s degrees and more than 40 doctoral degrees.
 


University of Helsinki

Australia, Bathurst


	Shape data strategies that directly impact on the university's future direction and success.
	Transform the planning and analytics function, driving a culture of innovation and excellence.
	Support strategic initiatives that enhance university performance, community engagement, and research impact.


The role 


	Full Time- Fixed Term (5 years)
	Senior Level 4 $ 206,852 - $ 258,565
	Flexible working options available.


Are you ready to make an impact and lead transformative change? We are looking for a Director of Planning and Analytics to shape the future of data-driven decision-making at Charles Sturt University. In this highly visible role, you will lead a critical function that impacts performance, growth, and achievement of our strategic objectives.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information and Digital Officer who is also the Chief Data Officer, you will lead a dedicated team of professionals to deliver key insights and analytics that inform decision making across the university. You will be empowered to enhance business intelligence, analytics, and governance capabilities, ensuring we remain agile and innovative in a rapidly changing sector.

Key Responsibilities


	Lead the Office of Planning and Analytics in delivering market intelligence, performance insights, and data-driven decision support.
	Provide insights on higher education policy/ funding arrangements changes for the Executive Leadership Team
	Drive the strategic development of the Universitys data analytics strategy, in line with long-term goals.
	Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure data is used as a strategic asset.
	Ensure compliance with government reporting obligations and provide actionable insights to senior leaders.
	Champion data culture across the University, fostering innovation and excellence in all areas of our operations.


To be considered you will have:


	Have extensive data analytics experience & expertise.
	A deep understanding of the higher education sector, policies, and strategic challenges.
	Demonstrated success leading and developing high performing teams.
	Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing capabilities.
	A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.


About us

The Office of Planning and Analytics (OPA) operates under the guidance of the Chief Information and Digital Officer who is also the Chief Data Officer within the Division of Information Technology, Digital and Data, which falls under the Chief Operating Officers Portfolio. The OPA team provide information, business intelligence tools, and analysis to support performance monitoring, decision-making and strategy development.

The team is also responsible for producing and submitting government compliance data, providing marketing insights, internal performance reporting, and load management and projection.

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply 

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your interest, skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description  or by contacting:

Helen Jessop | Chief Information & Digital Officer | cido@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11 pm, 15 September 2024


Charles Sturt University

Ireland, Maynooth

Department: Computer Science
Vacancy ID: 030382
Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. The Department of Computer Science fully supports this goal by striving to offer a collaborative and team-based working atmosphere, where all staff members are encouraged to contribute to, and support, the development of the Department. This role will require the candidate to have a detailed understanding of the University’s Rules & Regulations relating to students.

We are seeking an applicant with outstanding administrative skills to join our staff as an Executive Assistant. The role of an Executive Assistant encompasses the broad range of activities associated with an active University Academic Department. Reporting directly to the Head of Department, the successful candidate must be discreet, capable of dealing with confidential information and have excellent IT, organisational & communication skills. The position involves a significant amount of interaction with academic and administrative colleagues across the University, and also key stakeholders outside of Maynooth University. The person appointed will have experience of successfully completing concurrent tasks to challenging deadlines and will have demonstrated excellent attention to detail and accuracy in both their input and output.

Salary

Executive Assistant (2024): €30,213 – €46,450 p.a. (13 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 15th September 2024.

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


Maynooth University

$81,318 to $95,541 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Australia, Canberra

Division: Chief Information Security Office
Classification: ANU Officer 5/6 (Information Technology)
Salary package: $81,318 to $95,541 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, continuing
Location: Acton, Canberra (opportunity for flexible working arrangements)

Join the Australian National University (ANU) as Junior Information Security Engineer, where you will be instrumental in protecting and managing the university’s information and communication technology systems across both digital and non-digital environments.

About the Role

As a Junior Information Security Engineer, you will be accountable, under the broad direction of the Manager, Cyber Engineering or the Chief Information Security Officer, for undertaking and achieving complex cyber and information security tasks within a multidisciplinary team to support the Information Security Office’s mission. This position demands a good understanding of cybersecurity, and a commitment to maintaining security and compliance.

Key Duties:  


	Develop and implement comprehensive security controls to protect sensitive information and technologies. 
	Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to assess security risks and implement mitigation measures. 
	Liaise with internal and external teams to ensure compliance with evolving security standards and to stay informed of changes in regulations and best practices.
	Oversee the day-to-day operation of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other managed security systems.
	Respond to security incidents promptly, liaising with other teams for performing root cause analysis and implementing remediation controls.
	Continuously monitor network and system activity to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time.
	Ensure security configurations are applied consistently across all systems and networks, and update configurations as needed to address emerging threats.
	Administer and maintain security tools and platforms, ensuring they are up-to-date and functioning correctly.


About You

Our ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate:


	Expertise in implementing and managing cybersecurity requirements under the security policies and standards guidelines.
	Adequate level of technical knowledge and the ability to work effectively within a cybersecurity team.
	Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to remain resilient and adaptable to evolving cybersecurity threats and priorities.
	A proactive mindset with the ability to approach complex cybersecurity challenges positively, using sound judgment while assessing risks and impacts on strategic objectives.
	Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively, with keen attention to detail.
	The ability to interpret and adhere to legislative, policy, and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity.
	Extensive experience in cyber engineering and security program projects
	Good understanding of risk management principles, experience in assessing and mitigating security risks across various IT environments with risk assessment frameworks knowledge.
	This is a security-vetted position. Candidates must be Australian Citizens and already have, or be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 (or above) security clearance. 


For further information about this position, please contact Team Leader, Information Security Engineering, Shankar Arujnan, shankar.arjunan@anu.edu.au,  +612 6125 8388

About Us 

ANU is home to some of the most remarkable people from across the world: visionaries, influential leaders, researchers and advocates creating impact and change nationally, regionally and globally. ANU attracts exceptional staff and students and, through education and enrichment programs, helps them to achieve ambitious goals, and pursue brilliant careers. Ranked in the top 30 universities globally, the first Australian university to be recognised in this elite tier, ANU continues to be an academic resource for the whole of Australia. 

About ISO: Established in 2020, the mission of the ANU Information Security Office (ISO) is to keep the ANU safe and credible through the delivery of coherent and sustainable capabilities aimed at building world-class information security infrastructure and culture. As an overarching approach, we view information security across all elements as a human-centric challenge, one which frames our behaviour and decisions at the intersection of people, process and technology within our threat environment.

Digital Transformation:  Informed by extensive consultation with ANU students and staff, the ANU Digital Master Plan (DMP) is a 10-year vision to transform the way our University does business - how we work and think. Our digital future will transform the experience of ANU for our students, researchers, academics, professional staff and the wider community, and we are seeking great people to be a part of this history-making journey. Click here to learn more.    

Our Campus

The University's Acton campus is in the heart of Canberra. From here it's an easy walk, bike ride or drive to some of Australia's most significant political and cultural institutions including Australian Parliament House. You'll find all the conveniences of a small suburb including cafes, bars, supermarkets, childcare centres, a newsagency, post office and even a medical centre right on campus! The Acton Campus is well renowned for its landscape setting, with over 10,000 trees and a commitment to maintenance of open space. It's 'park like' environment is a feature that is internationally recognised. 

What we can offer you

Our staff enjoy some amazing employee benefits: 


	ANU offers competitive remuneration packages including 17% superannuation and regular increases. 
	We support flexible and hybrid working, with access to our beautiful, green campus. 
	We offer discounted study, with 75% off ANU courses for staff and 25% for your spouse and children (see eligibility). 
	We have many professional development initiatives including training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities. 
	We have on-site Gyms with staff discounts as well as oval spaces and ANU sports clubs. 
	We are a family friendly campus with access to childcare facilities, designated parent rooms and quiet spaces. 
	ANU offers salary sacrificing including laptops, childcare, novated car leasing, additional superannuation, and more! 
	We offer affordable onsite parking from $34 / fortnight with salary sacrificing options. 
	We care about your wellbeing, with access to the Employee Assistance Program, vaccinations and health insurance plan options. 
	We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements. 


ANU is committed to workforce diversity, creating an inclusive workplace, and providing equal employment opportunities to people with diverse backgrounds and identities. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.  

Our Vision: Support the development of national unity and identity, improve our understanding of ourselves and our neighbours, provide our nation with research capacity amongst the best in the world, and education in areas vital for our future is our mission.

Our Values: Excellence, Original Thinking, Integrity, Respect, Inclusivity, Diversity

How to Apply

To apply for this role please ensure that your submission includes the following documents: 


	A statement addressing the selection criteria showing how your skills, experience and approach align with the role in no more than 650 words. 
	A current curriculum vitae (CV).  
	The names and contact details of 2 referees. 


 Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. 

Reasonable adjustments to support applicants through this recruitment process can be made available upon request. Requests for adjustments will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality. 

Please note: The successful candidate must be an Australian citizen able to obtain and maintain an NV1 (or above) security clearance, have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.


University of Jyväskylä

Rankings

World University Rankings 2024401-500^th

Arts and Humanities 2024201-250^th

Business and Economics 2024301-400^th

Clinical and Health 2024401-500^th

Computer Science 2024501-600^th

Education 2024101-125^th

Life Sciences 2018301-400^th

Physical Sciences 2024401-500^th

Psychology 2024151-175^th

Social Sciences 2024251-300^th

Impact Rankings

Zero Hunger 2023=86^th

Responsible Consumption and Production 202384^th

Climate Action 202354^th

Life below Water 2023=82^nd

Life on Land 202372^nd

Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at the University of Jyväskylä

Social Sciences251–300^th

Psychology151–175^th

Physical Sciences401–500^th

Education101–125^th

Computer Science501–600^th

Arts and Humanities201–250^th

Business and Economics301–400^th

Clinical and Health401–500^th

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University of Jyväskylä

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Arts and Humanities 2024201-250th

Business and Economics 2024301-400th

Clinical and Health 2024401-500th

Computer Science 2024501-600th

Education 2024101-125th

Life Sciences 2018301-400th

Physical Sciences 2024401-500th

Psychology 2024151-175th

Social Sciences 2024251-300th

Impact Rankings

Zero Hunger 2023=86th

Responsible Consumption and Production 202384th

Climate Action 202354th

Life below Water 2023=82nd

Life on Land 202372nd

Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at the University of Jyväskylä

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Psychology151–175th

Physical Sciences401–500th

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Clinical and Health401–500th

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