Okayama University

About UM6P: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. A mechanism that enables it to consolidate Morocco's frontline position in these fields in a unique partnership based approach and boost skills training relevant to the future of Africa. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally. About ASARI: The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) launched by UM6P in Laayoune in 2020 within the Foum Eloued technopole project focuses on several research and development programs including biosaline agriculture, native species valorisation, camel value chain, water and renewable energy. The institute consists of a multidisciplinary team of agronomists, biochemists, molecular biologists, bioprocess specialists, animal scientist, etc to respond to regional challenges affecting marginal environments. Job Summary The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for research that studies the interactions between biologicals (microorganisms, microbial signals) and crop plants, in the context of developing suitable crop inoculants for African smallholder farmers. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, have an agricultural background, and have completed a Ph.D. in Soil Science, soil microbiology, Plant Science or related fields. The selected Postdoctoral Fellow will be familiar with state-of-the-art techniques used to understand soil microbiology and microbial-plant interactions. This individual will have in-depth knowledge of the microbial-plant interactions in realistic soil environments that experience drought, salinity and other constraints. Job Responsibilities Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Evaluate, interpret and synthesize experimental results from scientific literature; Conceive and design experimental approaches to study the scientific problem from the perspective of biological(s) that have potentially high value or high impact in the African context; Select analytical methods that are suitable for measuring the biological material and/or the delivery mechanism; Management and analysis of experimental data; Take the lead on writing of research reports and communicating the scientific results for conferences and scientific publications Participate in the training and supervision of visitors, interns, graduate students, undergraduate students, and volunteer workers as needed, and other research and innovation tasks as assigned. Data scheduling, collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. Supervise PhD and Master students as well as interns Project management including budget, materials, equipment, and staff Additional responsibilities will include: Research proposal writing for external funding Report writing for research project Manuscript writing and publication in referee journal. The candidate will also be expected to help maintain all field and laboratory equipment, order supplies as needed, and help maintain research plot records and. Responsibilities also involve frequent travelling to different experimental platforms, desert environments and farmer’s fields at national and international level Qualifications and Experience Essential Ph.D. in Soil Microbiology, Microbial-Plant Interactions or related fields. Background in agronomy, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, or related areas. Experience with data collection and analysis. Knowledgeable of procedures for assembling and analyzing genomic data and other datasets. Proficiency with graphical and statistical packages. Demonstrated ability to take the lead in planning experiments, conducting research and interpreting results. Superior communication skills, including a demonstrated record of presentations to professional organizations and publication in international peer-reviewed scientific journals. Experience and interest to mentor students and other personnel. Energetic, motivated, and proactive. Good publications record in refereed journals Fluency in written and spoken English. French and Arabic will be a plus Experience in working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to initiate, conduct, and publish research in a scientific manner and to obtain external grant funding Well-developed oral and written communication skills Desirable: Working knowledge of statistics and database management Additional language skills, Arabic and French are desirable Supervisory experience

The City University of Macau (CityU Macau) is a private, not-for-profit institution that stands as a comprehensive university in Macao, offering a broad range of Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree programs, along with professional courses. CityU Macau is proud to be recognized among the top 601-800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and global engagement. At CityU Macau, we strive to provide students with a rich and diverse learning experience that paves their paths to the international arena through our continuous expansion of global partnerships. Shouldering our social responsibility of “Serving Macao, Integrating into Greater Bay Area”, our mission is to nurture high-caliber professionals to meet the evolving needs of Macao and the broader region. CityU Macau promotes a culture of diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunity, and gender equity, fostering a supportive and enriching workplace for all staff members. CityU Macau is now inviting applications for Full Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the following areas: Economic and Trade Government Governance International Relations Job Description Successful candidates are expected to contribute significantly to the faculty program development, and will be responsible in duties including teaching, research, as well as supervision and coordination of student’s professional practice and dissertations. Job Requirements Holder of a Doctoral degree in related field from an accredited institution; Applicants currently in the final year of their PhD program will also be considered for the Assistant Professor position; Strong academic research ability and clear scientific research planning; Able to teach undergraduate or postgraduate course(s) independently; Successful experience in supervising undergraduate or postgraduate students; Priority considerations will be given to those having a good command of both spoken and written Chinese and English; Preference will be given to Macao residents under the same condition. Remuneration The remuneration and appointment rank offered will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualifications, current position and professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate in Macao is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Benefits CityU Macau offers medical and life insurance, voluntary pension fund scheme as well as a wide range of staff leisure workshops, skill enhancement trainings, festive activities, etc. Application/Nomination Procedures Applicants should visit https://hro.cityu.edu.mo/en/category/job-application/teaching-en/ for more details, and may apply via the link https://career.cityu.edu.mo/Job/Login. The above position will remain open until filled. The following documents should be uploaded to the provided sections in the online application platform: Resume Personal Identification Document Graduation Certificates Cover Letter (clearly indicate the position/reference code and academic unit you are applying for) Contact information for three references Review of applications and nominations will commence immediately. Applicants may consider their applications unsuccessful if they were not invited for an interview within 3 months of submission. The successful candidate is expected to assume the position in August 2026. **Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only.**

Ref.: 534259 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine (21200) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine (several posts) (Ref.: 534259), to commence as soon as possible for one to two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in biological science, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics or related disciplines. They should be self-driven, highly motivated, creative with excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and Cantonese. Expertise and knowledge in bioinformatics, deep learning and/or biomedical image and clinical data analysis (e.g. Linux, R programming) is essential. The appointees will need to perform data analysis of single cell RNA-sequencing, transcriptomics data, Nanopore long read sequencing analysis and/or multimodality deep learning model development in different sarcomas. Publications in related fields will be a strong advantage. Opportunities for publication and independent development will be available. Additional basic laboratory skills in handling clinical samples (e.g. FFPE tissue, blood), preparation of samples for scRNA-seq and DNA/RNA extractions will be desirable. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Maximus Yeung at mcfyeung@hku.hk. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until Marh 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.