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Role type: Part Time (0.5 FTE, with potential adjustment); Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Fine Arts and Music Department/ School: Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Salary: Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% superOutstanding performer-educator shaping tomorrow's professional musicians while driving cutting-edge music research.Apply now to join a world-class conservatorium and elevate your career in oboe performance and education.Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity As a Lecturer in Oboe at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, you'll have the opportunity to inspire and train future professional musicians whilst maintaining your own distinguished performance career. You'll contribute significantly to teaching, research, and leadership within the woodwind area, shaping curriculum and fostering innovation in music education. This part-time role offers you the chance to make a lasting impact on the next generation of oboists whilst advancing your own artistic practice and research. Your responsibilities will include:Deliver Exceptional Music Education: Provide individual lessons, performance classes, and ensemble coaching across all levels of study, whilst coordinating subjects and recruiting high-quality students.Advance Performance-Based Research: Contribute to the field through concerts, recordings, and publications, whilst supervising honours and postgraduate research students.Engage with the Music Community: Participate in Conservatorium events, foster industry partnerships, and contribute to professional organisations in woodwind performance.Provide Leadership and Service: Contribute to program planning, curriculum development, and committee work within the Conservatorium and wider University.You may be a great fit if: You are an outstanding oboist with an excellent performance career and demonstrated tertiary teaching experience, possessing the ability to inspire students and contribute innovatively to music education and research. You will also:Have a distinguished professional performance profile with significant achievements in solo, chamber, and orchestral contexts.Possess tertiary teaching experience with demonstrated success in training future professional performers.Demonstrate a record of significant creative achievements, including performances and recordings.Have experience in curriculum development and the ability to attract high-quality students to various music programs.Show a commitment to practice-led research and the ability to supervise graduate researchers.Possess strong organisational and collaborative skills to contribute to excellence in all aspects of the Conservatorium's programs.For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-beingProgressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balanceSalary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insuranceHealth and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance ProgramFor more information check out our benefits page! Your new team - Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Melbourne Conservatorium of Music is Australia's most vibrant and prestigious music institution. Our thriving community of students, teachers, academics and researchers reflects the many dimensions of musical creativity and experience. Together, we work to sustain the vitality of music in society and to shape the future of music in Australia and across the globe. The Conservatorium provides training in a comprehensive range of musical disciplines, including Music Performance, Composition, Jazz and Improvisation, Interactive Composition, Early Music, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music Therapy, Music Psychology and Performance Science and New Music.Our internationally recognised teachers are committed to challenging and inspiring our students to create their own unique paths in music. To complement the knowledge and performance expertise on staff at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, our students also benefit from visiting performers and academics from around the world. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support. Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.Join Us and unlock your career potential! If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:ResumeCover Letter outlining your interest and experienceThe responses against the following seven Selection Criteria^1. A distinguished national and/or international track record, commensurate with career stage, of significant professional performances and recordings, in a variety of repertoires and professional performing organisations and/or settings, including orchestras and chamber music.2. Demonstrated high-level expertise in a range of woodwind repertoires and national styles of concert music from the 18th through 21st centuries. Expertise in core repertoires is required, and expertise in performing and commissioning new music in a variety of contemporary idioms is desirable.3. Dedication to the representation of diversity in concert programming, and evidence of creative and considered approaches to repertoire selection, concert curation, and public communication through artistic practice.4. Substantial experience and evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate woodwind students.5. Demonstrated capacity to recruit outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate woodwind students.6. Evidence of ability to teach into other performance-based subjects within the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, and to interact with complementary fields in the Conservatorium.7. Evidence of ability to develop a distinctive program of performance-based creative research, and deliver a variety of high-quality creative research outputs. Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs. For recruitment queries, email Rehan Wadiwala hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description. Applications close: 19 February 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-006702 Lecturer in Oboe_PD.docx

Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position for a contract starting in March 2026 and ending in December 2027 (22 months). The position is open at the Department of Microbiology located in Viikki campus in Helsinki, Finland. Position description The successful candidate will work within the research project “From Clay to Code: Investigating Microbial Evolution in Response to Human Influence” funded by the Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences (HiLIFE). The project aims to establish a scientific foundation for investigating viable ancient bacteria recovered from archaeological ceramics to determine the evolutionary trajectories and adaptation mechanisms of the isolated bacteria under anthropogenic influences. Advances in ancient DNA techniques have substantially increased our understanding of past human populations, other animals as well as on ecology and evolution of microbial diseases. However, dormant forms of microbes that can persist for extremely long periods of time in the right conditions, may also act as windows to the past. In this work we will compare ancient and modern bacteria with various methods. By integrating the findings with archaeological knowledge, the goal is to elucidate bacterial genetic evolution that was shaped by human influence and make predictions to the future. The work provides the possibility to develop skills in microbiology, data analysis, bioinformatics and molecular dating methods in an international and multidisciplinary setting and gain a competitive academic CV. The Postdoctoral Researcher is expected to: Advance the research project together with the team Participate in future funding application preparations for the project The work may also include teaching duties (10-20 % of annual working time). Requirements and eligibility criteria  The appointee shall hold a doctoral degree in microbiology or bioinformatics (or a related field) and have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work. The degree requirement (doctoral degree) must be met by the beginning of the employment. Other requirements are a good computational background (basic knowledge of R, Python or Bash programming languages) as well as experience in analysing sequencing data with cluster computing environments. Experience with molecular dating methods and nanopore sequencing is considered an advantage. Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are expected. Salary and benefits The salary is defined in accordance with the University’s salary system for teaching and research personnel. The Postdoctoral Researcher’s salary is based on level 5 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee shall be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The starting salary of the Postdoctoral Researcher will c. 3600 euros/month, depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care, well-equipped sports facilities, and vast opportunities for professional development. Finland is a member of the EU, has high-quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the happiest country in the world. Finland and the Helsinki region possess top expertise in sciences in terms of a vibrant talent pool, leading research, strong support services, and functioning collaboration networks. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is essential to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our university. How to apply Please submit your application, which includes the following documents in English. A motivation letter describing why you are interested in this position and how you are qualified (max. 1 page) A curriculum vitae including a list of publications Names and contact information of two referees, who are willing to provide reference letters upon request (optional). External applicants, please submit your application through the University of Helsinki’s recruitment system via the Apply Now button. Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username, and a valid employment/grant/visitor contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the Employee login button. We are eager to fill this position as soon as possible and therefore encourage early applications. However, the absolute deadline for submitting applications is February 2, 2026 (at 23:59 UTC +3). More information? For project and position questions, please contact University lecturer, Antti Karkman, antti.karkman@helsinki.fi University researcher, Johanna Muurinen, johanna.muurinen@helsinki.fi For more information on the research group’s publications and the project, see https://researchportal.helsinki.fi/en/persons/antti-karkman/ https://researchportal.helsinki.fi/en/persons/johanna-muurinen/ If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact HR Services (hr-mm(at)helsinki.fi). WHY FINLAND AND HELSINKI Why Finland is a great place to live and work: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-finland 10 reasons to work in Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-helsinki Support for international staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome International House Helsinki: https://ihhelsinki.fi  Welcome to Helsinki: https://welcome.hel.fi/ A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Executive Office Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: N/A Contract type: Fixed term contract Salary: N/A Apply by: 13/02/2026 Role Description Independent Members of Council Cranfield University is seeking to appoint up to three new independent members Council and its Committees. Council is the University’s governing body, responsible for overall strategy, organisational structure, finances, compliance, reputation, staff and students. Council members contribute to the long-term success of Cranfield University through their breadth of experience at a senior level and knowledge of complex governance matters from the private, public and third sectors. We are seeking candidates who will provide challenge and insight to the Executive as well as be vocal and visible advocates of the University. You will have a keen interest in Cranfield’s distinctive mission, vision and values, and the focused industry sectors in which it operates. Cranfield recognises the benefit of a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from candidates with the appropriate skill sets from all backgrounds. Based on an assessment of current and future skills needs, the University is currently seeking candidates with particular skills and experience in: Accounting and audit expertise, specifically expertise of good practice in Audit & Risk Committee work, external audit including tendering, internal audit and risk; Financial governance, financial management, management information, the role of finance in strategic and operational decision-making; Financing and banking, including bond and debt management, asset utilisation and investment. An ability and willingness to progress to Chair Council’s Finance Committee or its Audit & Risk Committee is sought. More generally, an understanding of higher education governance, change programmes and / or strategic corporate partnership working is desirable. The role Council members are appointed for a three-year term (which may be renewed for a second term). Council meets at least five times a year, and all Council members are expected to sit on at least one sub-committee, each of which have attendance and engagement expectations. The main committees are Finance; Audit & Risk; Remuneration; and Nominations. Given the challenges facing the higher education sector, members can expect a time commitment of 1-2 days a month; the position will appeal to those seeking active engagement in the future planning of the University. In return for your time, expertise, and perspectives we can offer you the chance to make a positive impact on the world, to develop your professional networks and to build your board-level non-executive experience. Before applying please note: this is not a remunerated position; there is an expectation that members will attend meetings in person. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for UK travel and on-site hotel accommodation offered; interviews are provisionally scheduled for late mid-late March / early April; terms of office for appointed members will commence 1 August 2026 (or earlier, by mutual agreement) A role description and person specification can be found as a pdf document attached to this advertisement. Further information about Council is available here: https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/about/governance-and-policies/council-and-senate with links to “Charter and Statutes” and “University Management”. You can find out more about Cranfield’s corporate plan here: https://cranfield.foleon.com/corporate-plan-2022/home-page/. If you are interested in applying for any of these roles, please email your covering letter and Curriculum Vitae to council@cranfield.ac.uk. Applications should be received by noon on Friday, 13 February 2026. Please do not click the 'apply now' button; please follow the application process above.