Institute for Advanced Study

SCHOOL OF VETERINARY SCIENCE About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi The School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, is seeking applicants for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Microbiology and Public Health within the Pathobiology and Infectious Disease group. This is an ongoing, full-time position based on the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North. This role involves contributing to teaching, research, and service within the School, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education across a range of delivery modes. You will assist in the design and delivery of courses, assessments, and learning resources, while engaging with students through lectures, tutorials, laboratories, and workshops. Alongside teaching, you will actively participate in research in areas such as veterinary bacteriology, public health, and antimicrobial resistance. This includes developing projects, securing funding, publishing findings, and supervising postgraduate students. The position also supports diagnostic microbiology services, contributes to academic administration and professional development, and engages with the wider community and stakeholders. A strong commitment to collaboration, ethical practice, and health and safety is essential. About you | Mōu Veterinary professional degree (e.g. BVSc, DVM, VMD) from an AVMA-accredited school or one recognised by the New Zealand Veterinary Council to enable full registration in New Zealand as a veterinarian. Advanced research degree (e.g. PhD) in veterinary bacteriology, antimicrobial resistance, or public health. ACVM/ECVM board certified or board eligible would be advantageous. Experience in clinical bacteriology is essential. Experience in veterinary teaching and postgraduate training in clinical bacteriology or public health is desirable. Research experience in veterinary bacteriology, antimicrobial resistance, or public health is desirable.     Knowledge of New Zealand's animal production systems and disease systems is desirable. About the Team/Service/Location This position is based at the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North and forms part of a collaborative, future-focused team supporting world-class teaching and research. What’s in it for you? | Ko ngā hua o te tūranga? Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme. Five university holidays each year in addition to annual leave. Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your whānau. Salary range of $86,113 - $152,711, depending on skills and experience. Further information For further enquiries, please contact Professor Keren Dittmer, School of Veterinary Science, Massey University at K.E.Dittmer@massey.ac.nz Closing date: 20 May 2026 at 11pm

(0.8fte) Fixed term for 2 years Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. We are seeking a motivated and curious Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a fixed term 2-year position investigating primary and secondary prevention of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), with a particular focus on cardiovascular health (CVH) and lifestyle medicine. This role will involve working with large-scale prospective datasets and applying advanced epidemiological and longitudinal modelling approaches to better understand modifiable risk factors and disease progression. You will join an enthusiastic, multidisciplinary team spanning Liverpool John Moores University, the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, The Walton Centre, and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). This is an excellent opportunity for an individual eager to develop expertise in big data analytics, expand their methodological skillset, and contribute to impactful research in MS prevention and management. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated. LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata). 

Full-time, fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2028, with possible extension Play a pivotal role in strengthening the financial and operational foundations of the InsideOut Institute at the University of Sydney, supporting a nationally significant organisation working to transform the treatment and understanding of eating disorders Base Salary $126,065 - $142,171 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Join the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders, a national leader dedicated to transforming the treatment, understanding and prevention of eating disorders across Australia. As a partnership between the University of Sydney and the Sydney Local Health District, with a bold vision to ultimately find a cure, the Institute brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to drive meaningful mission led change in a complex and urgent area of public health. As the Finance & Operations Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening the Institute's financial and operational capability. Working under the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer, Tarun Sankaran, and with the Institute leadership, you will have the opportunity to enhance financial processes, reporting frameworks, and data integrity by integrating information across multiple systems and delivering insightful management reporting to support strategic decision-making. You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, while supporting grant oversight, invoicing workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives. Through strong collaboration across teams, you will help establish consistent, scalable, and efficient financial and operational practices that enable the Institute to deliver on its mission. As part of a collaborative, people centred environment, you will also benefit from flexible working practices, including hybrid arrangements that support balance. Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide strategic financial advice to stakeholders, supporting the resolution of complex financial challenges and enabling informed decision-making. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to ensure alignment with the Institute's financial objectives. Produce high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and performance insights using financial and non-financial KPIs, including visualisation tools such as Power BI. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting methodologies. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, facilitating collaboration and ensuring alignment with operational and strategic priorities. Lead and develop the team, overseeing resource management, performance development, compliance, and risk management within the work area. About you Postgraduate qualifications in Business or Finance or a related field, with a relevant combination of training and experience. Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants or Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (desirable but not required). Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, and financial reporting. Strong numeracy skills with experience managing income and expenditure, budget tracking, reconciliations, and invoice processing. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial data to support analysis and reporting. Excellent critical thinking, attention to detail, and sound decision-making capabilities. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks 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. This position is designated as involving 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. 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum 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 Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@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 Monday 06 April 2026 11:59 PM