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Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

Lammi Biological Station is one of three research stations in the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki, along with Tvärminne Zoological Station and Kilpisjärvi Biological Station. At the station, research, teaching and meeting activities are year-round. The station serves the entire university.

Lammi Biological Station of the University of Helsinki applies for its service:

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

for fixed-term employment 3.3.-31.12.2025. Lammi Biological Station laboratory conducts water analyses from natural waters to the university's own long-term studies, research projects, course needs, and commissioned studies for all customers.

The laboratory technician's duties include preparation of water samples, laboratory analyses, result verification and delivery of analysis results, filing, compilation of billing information, and tasks related to quality control of the laboratory. Laboratory technicians are expected to have knowledge of the following analyses: nutrient analyses (P and N), pH, turbidity, conductivity, alkalinity, color, oxygen, CODM, chlorophyll. Advantage is the experience of carbon and cation determinations, or other laboratory special skills.

The task is suitable for a careful and accurate employee with experience in laboratory work. The task requires an independent and responsible approach. The position requires good Finnish or English language skills, as well as basic IT skills. The training of a laboratory analyst, for example, provides good preparation for the task. The work will start on 3 March 2025 or by agreement. Lammi Biological Station Laboratory is a peaceful working environment, where the responsibilities and job description of the announced position are clear. There is possibility for affordable accommodation options within the Lammi Biological Station.

The salary of the position is based on the salary system of the universities and the total salary is c. 2400-3200 €/month depending on the experience and education of the person to be selected.

External applicants, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Now button.

Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment contract, a grant researcher's contract or a visiting researcher's contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application by using the Employee Login button.

For more information, please contact Matti Kotakorpi, Research infrastructure chief, matti.kotakorpi@helsinki.fi, 050 357 3126 (accessible from 2.1.2025)

Announcement to be published: before Christmas

Application period ends: 19.1.2025


University of Helsinki

United Kingdom, Glasgow

Closing date: 03/02/2025
Salary range: £36,924 - £45,163 (Pro Rata)
FTE: 0.8 (28 hours/week)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months)

The Department of Psychological Sciences and Health is recruiting a Research Associate to work with Dr Dwight Tse on the ESRC-funded project “A Comprehensive approach to enhance Older adults' Preparedness for Extreme temperatures (COPE)”. This is a joint project with researchers at University of Exeter and international collaborators (e.g., Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Sweden) to enhance older adults' preparedness for extreme heat by co-developing localised adaptation and mitigation strategies with community partners, integrating their lived experiences to improve health, safety, and well-being. This post is available on 01 May 2025 (start date is flexible), for a fixed term of 18 months.

As a Research Associate, under the general guidance of Dr Dwight Tse, you will develop research objectives and proposals, play a lead role in relation to a specific project/s or part of a broader project, conduct individual and/or collaborative research, contribute to the development of new research methods, identify sources

For informal enquiries, please contact Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Dwight Tse (dwight.tse@strath.ac.uk)

please click here for further details.pdf


University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom, London

Digital Programme Management Office

Location: Greenwich Campus
Salary: £56,921 to £65,814 plus £5400 London weighting per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 12 January 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 4810

Our Information and Library Services Directorate delivers award winning IT services and support, library, academic and digital skills and learning enhancement to staff and students across the university. Our digital mission is to ensure everyone in our community is equipped to effectively use digital services, data and technology with confidence, efficiency and creativity in their learning, teaching, research and organisational support.

To support the “This is Our Time” university strategy and our digital sub-strategy, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to the Digital Programme Management Office to help deliver projects with an IT focus support.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of projects supporting the delivery of the Digital Strategy as well as championing the cause of project management and providing a ‘centre of excellence service’. This is an exciting time to join the University as we continue to support the University of its 2030 Strategy.

Applicants should possess demonstrable experience of managing a range of complex projects including both infrastructure and development projects and those with Business Change, have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and possess relevant professional certification.

To find out more about our team, visit our Digital Recruitment webpage.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Rayna Lloyd on ils-admin@greenwich.ac.uk

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsils@greenwich.ac.uk

We operate a hybrid working policy, as set out in the University’s Working Principles and Guidelines.

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich

You don’t meet all the requirements?
Studies show that women and Black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every criteria. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we’d love you to still apply. You might just be the person we’re looking for.

Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does/does not meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.

The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.


University of Greenwich

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

The Healy Laboratory in the Chemistry Program of the Division of Sciences at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a Post-doctoral Associate starting September 2025. Applicants with backgrounds in synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry are encouraged to apply. The research is aimed at developing an automated chemical platform for the synthesis and biological evaluation of natural products as leads for a drug discovery program. The lab and the core research facilities at NYUAD are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for organic synthesis (https://healylab.com/).  

Applicants must have received a Ph.D. in chemistry or related subject or be within a few months from completion. We encourage applications from candidates with significant research experience in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly polyketides. Knowledge of synthetic automation/chemical engineering, biosynthesis or chemical biology is desired, but not required. Excellent communication skills in English, ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, and scientific creativity are essential.

The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, housing allowance and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter which describes your motivation to join the Healy Laboratory, a curriculum vitae with full publication list, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, a transcript, and two letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please e-mail alan.healy@nyu.edu.

About NYUAD

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

United Kingdom, Birmingham

Salary £37,999 - £40,247 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 Professional Services Date posted 18/12/2024 Job reference REQ000228 Attachments attachmentAlumni Engagement Manager - JDPS - Dec 24.pdf Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Hired team to join us on a fixed-term contract as an Alumni Engagement Manager.

Hired provides careers, employability and placement services to our students and supports our alumni. You will be based in the beautiful Baskerville House and will lead on the operational delivery of our Alumni Engagement Strategy.

You will be the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholder engagement and will champion alumni activities across the University. A key element of the role will be developing and implementing a programme of events, volunteering opportunities and communications, to support and engage our diverse global alumni community.

The postholder will have experience of working within alumni relations within the HE sector along with experience of developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies.

It is an exciting time to join the university and be involved in shaping future generations by showcasing the amazing achievements of our alumni.

The role is full time, fixed term (up to 12 months)

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.


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Vytautas Magnus University

About

Rankings

Arts and Humanities 2024601+

Education 2024601+

Life Sciences 2024801-1000th

Social Sciences 2024801+

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 20241001-1500th

Good Health and Wellbeing 20241001+

Quality Education 20241001-1500th

Gender Equality 2024201-300th

Reduced Inequalities 2024301-400th

Partnership for the Goals 20241001-1500th

Discover similar universities

Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at Vytautas Magnus University

Life Sciences.css-umjwst{margin-left:0.5rem;vertical-align:middle;font-size:0.75rem;color:#595959;}801–1000th

Education601+

Arts and Humanities601+

Social Sciences801+

Life Sciences 2024801-1000^th

Impact Rankings 20241001-1500^th

Quality Education 20241001-1500^th

Gender Equality 2024201-300^th

Reduced Inequalities 2024301-400^th

Partnership for the Goals 20241001-1500^th

Life Sciences801–1000^th