The University of Sydney

The University of Southampton is a world leading research-intensive university with a high-quality educational offering and is ranked in the Top 100 universities worldwide. The role We are looking for a Data Scientist to provide expertise to help drive the development of the University’s portfolio of programmes, including leading on market  viability assessments and data analysis to support this process. You will be an excellent communicator able to engage effectively with both academic and professional services colleagues often on complex topics. You must be willing to be flexible and use your analytical and literacy skills on a range of topics. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the key university process of programme and portfolio assessment and review, acting as the primary point of contact between the department and colleagues across both professional services and academic faculties. Contributing to the understanding of our student population using data analysis of a variety of information sources and sharing findings across several different mediums to senior audiences. Be the expert at the University on your areas of work, able to not only provide analysis but advise senior leaders ensuring decisions are being made effectively. About you We are looking for: You must be confident working with data and generating robust analysis and actionable insight from it with minimal supervision. You don’t need professional experience but you’ll be expected to hit the ground running and be producing high impact work from day one. You must be comfortable both presenting data and insight in several formats to meet the needs of a wide number of different audiences. Comfortable talking to nuance and context when providing predictive work. Able to work collaboratively and communicate and negotiate with senior stakeholders with confidence. An ability to influence others, use judgement and have excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex data to a range of audiences. You have an interest in driving forward Higher Education and a desire to learn more about the sector and our University. What it’s like to work here We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities. We are open to a flexible working approach and we have adopted a hybrid working model across the university combining working from home with regular time on campus. We offer a holiday allowance of 30 days per year plus bank holidays and six additional university closure days, as well as access to a pension scheme, subsidised health and fitness facilities, and a range of discounts. Working at the University of Southampton: Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fuelled by curiosity and a deep sense of responsibility, they provide invaluable contributions to research and teaching, thus enriching our society. Are you also inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? Life Sciences & Biomedical Research - Postdoc Fellows E-STEEM Call 2026 174 Research Services and Career Development Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: permanent Reference no.: 5143 The University of Vienna is launching multiple Fellowships for female Postdocs to strengthen women’s participation in disciplines where they remain underrepresented, specifically within the fields of Life Sciences, Microbiology and Ecosystem Science, Molecular Biology/Biomedical research. Your personal sphere of influence: The University of Vienna offers a world-class research environment, lab access, and outstanding research infrastructure across its faculties. The Fellowship programme offers up to 20 full-time 4-year positions with structured career development. Fellows will benefit from Vienna’s vibrant academic ecosystem and access to a structured career-development track (mentoring, grant-writing, supervision, leadership). Successful candidates will select a preferred PI and department/research group and may suggest co-mentors across the University’s rich network. Final lists will be provided on the call website: https://careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e-steem Your future tasks: You will: Conduct highly original and internationally competitive research in one of the designated fields. Develop and execute an ambitious Research Plan (as submitted with the application). Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences. Build and maintain international research collaborations. This is part of your personality: Female applicants (inclusive understanding of gender identities within the legal framework and the University’s Equality Plan: https://satzung.univie.ac.at/alle-weiteren-satzungsinhalte/frauenfoerderungs-und-gleichstellungsplan/) PhD awarded by the application deadline or within the last 4 years (extensions recognized for parental/care duties, illness, or other career breaks). A strong research track record commensurate with the career stage. The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, international research environment. What we offer: Work-Life-Balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the centre of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Fair salary: A basic gross salary of EUR 4.932,90 (on a 40h/week basis) per month, 14 times a year. Internal further training & coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every personality to the team! It is that easy to apply (in English): Please submit the following documents with your application through our job portal (“Apply now” button) at https://careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e-steem Research plan (max. 3 pages) including objectives and motivations, methods, positioning, and infrastructure needs. Full academic CV with publication list Preferred PI and department/research group selected from the published list, with a brief fit statement (no prior commitment required; matching takes place during the recruitment process) Optional: statement on career breaks or circumstances affecting productivity. If you have any questions, please contact: Charlotte Birnbaum-Nyberg esteem@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. Application deadline: 03/02/2026 Post Doc https://careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e-steem

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Permanent Salary: Professorial/Level 8: Competitive open band commencing at £76,345 per annum Apply by: 02/03/2026 Role Description We welcome applications from thought-leading academics and industry leaders or passionate researchers wishing to join the Centre of Assured and Connected Autonomy. About the Role The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences is seeking to appoint within the Centre of Assured and Connected Autonomy, a Saab Chair in Autonomous Air Transport Systems of international standing. The position will take up a leadership role in the Faculty by bringing together research in autonomous air transport systems. Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group’s global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security. Saab UK brings together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Saab’s mission is to help our customers to keep people and society safe. Saab’s partnerships with UK customers and industry enable the delivery of innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. Saab invest 23% of annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Specialisations within the UK include software engineering, autonomy, radar and sensing, underwater robotics, AI, and training. This role will work closely with Saab UK to help advance technology in areas such as autonomy, air systems, air traffic management, uncrewed systems, and sensors. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to obtain UK Security Clearance (BPSS). About You To be considered for this opportunity you will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and have an internationally recognised track record in the field of Autonomous Air Transport Systems. This will be evidenced by high quality publications, and competitive research funding or senior level industry experience. You will have demonstrated experience in being able to negotiate, plan, develop and successfully implement strategic large-scale projects and win national and international research funding. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. The Centre has a long history of internationally leading research in uncrewed platform research (swarm drones, human-machine teaming) with major collaborations with aerospace and defence primes. It has key laboratories in drone platform experimentation, human-machine cockpit and mission command teaming, 6th Generation Open Radio Access Network national testbed, as well as an uncrewed air traffic management lab. It has 10+ academic staff members and approximately 15 research fellows, running several EPSRC and EU projects. It also hosts 3 MSc courses: 1. Applied AI, 2. Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics & Control, and 3. Advanced Air Mobility Systems. These are supported by strong industrial partnerships and civil government stakeholders. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.  We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply                                    For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Weisi Guo, Head of the Centre of Assured and Connected Autonomy, on (T): +44 1234 758304 or (E): weisi.guo@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5220. Closing date for receipt of applications: 02 March 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.