Kannur University

Salary: £28,031– £30,378 per annum Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Finance, Professional Services Job reference: REQ000535 Attachments: attachmentFinance Asst - JDPS - Feb 2026.pdf Job description University College Birmingham has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our fast-paced Finance department. You will provide support in the areas of transaction processes including purchase ledger, sales ledger and staff expenses. Your role will assist in ensuring that suppliers and staff are paid in a timely manner and queries from suppliers, staff, customers and students are dealt with in a professional manner. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Relevant Finance experience High level of IT skill Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team So if you are interested in joining us, apply now!! Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.  

Ref.: 536128 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Social Work and Social Administration (30300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (Ref:.536128), to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Applicants should possess a PhD in Mental Health, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or other related disciplines. They should have (i) a track record of publications; (ii) excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Chinese, including Cantonese; (iii) strong problem-solving, organisational and administrative abilities; and (iv) attend to detail, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Prior experience in postdoctoral research, project management, coordinating and delivering and professional training within the field of mental health-related research would be an advantage. The appointee will work in the HKJC-funded project mental health project. The position offers an excellent opportunity for academic publications, building research partnerships with international researchers and local mental health service providers, and learning the implementation of amental health research project. Those with less experience in publications and project management may be considered for the post of Postdoctoral Fellow. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. For more information, please contact Professor Terry Lum at tlum@hku.hk. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV with supporting documents, a cover letter stating their background, and three references for the post applied.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Advertised: Apr 27, 2026 (HK Time) Applications close: Jun 30, 2026 (HK Time)

Ref.: 535033 Work type: Full-time Department: School of English (04300) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor on Tenure Terms/Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Language and Healthcare Communications in the School of English (Ref. 535033), to commence on January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. The Faculty of Arts is ranked number two for Arts and Humanities in Asia (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026). The School of English, housed under the Faculty of Arts, offers degree programmes at undergraduate, research postgraduate and taught postgraduate levels. Information about the School is available at https://english.hku.hk/. Please note that the School is not involved in English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching. Enquiries about this job position can be sent to the School of English (english@hku.hk). Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, a proven track record, and be prepared to teach and supervise at the B.A., M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels. The appointee is expected to help the School of English advance innovative teaching and impactful scholarship in language and healthcare communications. We particularly welcome applications from scholars working on, but not limited to: Language and Psychology Neuro-Humanities Health Communications, including AI-mediated communication in clinical settings (e.g., between medical providers and patients) Representations of Health, Disease, and Illness (including on social media and across languages and cultures) Discourses of Disability, Sexuality, or Mental Health Science Communications and the Public Sphere (e.g., global discourses of climate change, pandemics, or vaccination) A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary for a tenured Associate Professor appointment; or together with a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary for a fixed-term Assistant Professor appointment. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (1) a cover letter; (2) an up-to-date C.V. (which should include the names and contact information of three referees); and (3) a writing sample (one dissertation chapter or published article). Shortlisted applicants will be invited to arrange for three reference letters to be sent by their referees to the School confidentially for consideration. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons of all genders to apply. Advertised: Apr 28, 2026 (HK Time) Applications close: Aug 31, 2026 (HK Time)