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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

Leading research and innovation in the University of business, practice and the professions. City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions. The University is one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, with a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions. Alongside this, we are strengthening our research and innovation mission, building on areas of excellence across the University to deliver research that transforms understanding, informs practice and brings tangible benefit to society, communities and individuals. City St George’s is now seeking to appoint a Vice-President (Research & Innovation) to provide strategic leadership for research, knowledge exchange and innovation across the University. Reporting to the Deputy President & Provost and working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice-President will play a central role in delivering the ambitions of the University’s Research and Innovation sub-strategy, strengthening research culture, growing research income and external partnerships, and ensuring that City St George’s is well positioned for REF 2029 and beyond. The successful candidate will work closely with Executive Deans, Vice-Presidents, Associate Vice-Presidents, Associate Deans for Research & Innovation, the Doctoral College, Research and Innovation Services and colleagues across the University to drive performance, collaboration, culture and impact. They will lead activity to increase the size and volume of research grants, grow research and innovation contracts, consultancy income, spin-outs and other commercial activity, while fostering interdisciplinary working and national and international collaboration. We are looking for an outstanding academic leader with a well-recognised international reputation and a strong understanding of the research and innovation landscape. Just as important will be the way in which they lead. The successful candidate will be someone who can work closely and constructively with colleagues across the University, building trust, listening carefully, socialising ideas and bringing people with them. They will have the credibility to influence senior academic and professional services colleagues, the judgement to know when to challenge and when to support and the personal style to create momentum through collaboration. To find out more, please visit: www.andersonquigley.com/csg-vpri The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 15 June 2026 City St George’s is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, academic freedom, freedom of speech and sustainability. The successful candidate will share these commitments and bring inclusive, collaborative leadership to a role that offers significant opportunity to shape the next phase of research and innovation at a distinctive, ambitious and outward-facing university.

Part time 0.2 FTE, 12 month fixed term, located at the Central Clinical School, Camperdown Campus, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Research Assistant in Clinical Trials to work alongside professional and academic researchers and clinicians on Diabetes Medication Base Salary HEO 4, $83,038 p.a. - $87,739 p.a. pro-rata p.a. + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Research Assistant - Clinical Trials provides clinical trial knowledge and expertise to the Assistant Director, Senior Research Academics and the Clinical trial team within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Diabetes Centre. They will support the preliminary stages of grant applications, maintain research data integrity, and ensure efficient communication with survey participants. They also contribute to maintaining organised research records, readying data for presentations and reports. Your key responsibilities will be to: assist with the coordination of routine research task data collection and analysis through patient follow-ups and participant questionnaires, ensuring data quality and accuracy assist with the documentation process for research publications, maintaining comprehensive research records assist with the collection and processing of physical activity data using objective activity monitors facilitate personable communication with a broad range of stakeholders, and collaborate with team members to continuously improve stakeholder relations engage with stakeholders to address concerns and gather feedback, maintaining effective communication channels and collaborating with the team to enhance stakeholder relations. About you We are seeking for an exceptional Research Assistant - Clinical Trials who has: a tertiary qualification in health, allied health, medicine and equivalent relevant experience proven computer literacy and proficiency in using various research and administrative software applications, that may include Microsoft Suite, REDCap and other relevant software excellent written and spoken communication skills to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including study participants from diverse backgrounds and physical impairments strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a focus on building inclusive and supportive work relationships, and ability to work independently clinical research skills and willingness and determination to undertake clinical training required for the role. Work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements This position is designated as child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012. Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Operations by email cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 04 June 2026 11:59 PM