Manipal Academy of Higher Education

This is a rare opportunity for a scholar-leader of international standing to shape the direction of Aotearoa New Zealand's most influential research platform in food science and human nutrition. The Riddet Institute is a nationally designated Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE), internationally recognised for pioneering research that connects fundamental science with industry-relevant and globally impactful outcomes. Hosted by Massey University, the Riddet Institute operates through a high-trust, multi-institutional partnership model that brings together leading researchers across New Zealand's top universities and research organisations, alongside deep partnerships with government agencies and major international food companies. As Director, you will provide both scientific and executive leadership for the Institute and its CoRE mandate. You will shape long-term research direction, lead large-scale multi-partner programmes, and steward the successful renewal of the CoRE and the growth of government and industry investment. This role calls for a leader with the academic authority to unify disciplines, the credibility to influence funding and policy environments, and the confidence to represent the Institute on the global stage. The role is based in Palmerston North, New Zealand - home to the most concentrated food, agriculture and bioscience ecosystem in the Southern Hemisphere. The location enables unusually close integration between laboratories, pilot-scale facilities, industry partners and policymakers, while offering an exceptional quality of life that supports sustained leadership and legacy building. This appointment is a high-level professorial role for an academic with an internationally recognised research profile, a strong record of funding success and deep industry networks. You will be comfortable in business development - scientifically, strategically and reputationally - and motivated by the opportunity to shape not only an institute, but a field. This is more than a directorship. It is an opportunity to define a scientific agenda, influence global food systems and leave an enduring imprint through leadership, partnership and impact.

Durham University is seeking to appoint to the post of Director of Health, Safety, Resilience and Security Risk to provide leadership, management, guidance, and support for all aspects of health, safety, business continuity and resilience, and security risk across the University. You will oversee the corporate strategy, objectives, arrangements, and infrastructure for the portfolio, as well as monitoring the levels of compliance, conformity, resilience, and implementation, while keeping the University Executive Committee (UEC) and other senior leaders informed of any issues, providing internal independent advice and guidance, across the University. You will have responsibility for developing and maintaining the associated management systems, and reviewing and refreshing existing policies and processes, as required.In addition, you will develop associated strategies, promote best practices and ensure full compliance while reinforcing a positive risk management culture across the University. This role, while positioned within the University Secretary's Office, has responsibilities that span across the entire University. The post-holder is expected to provide expertise, guidance, and advice to ensure a safe and secure environment for all academic, student, professional service, and visitor-related activities. The University Secretary's Office ensures regulatory and legal compliance across the University and oversees the framework for good governance to ensure that our decisions are robust and appropriate. The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 23 January 2026. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 3,000 of them work in administration and organisation, around 7,700 do research and teaching. We are currently seeking a/an University Assistant (prae-doc) in Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 4974 Your personal sphere of influence: The prae-doc will join the group of University Professor Sarah R Davies, which focuses on Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures and which studies the digital as material practice in contexts in which technoscience is created or negogiated. Your planned research should fall under this theme.  The Department of Science and Technology Studies is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Science and Technology Studies is a social science field with a strong interdisciplinary orientation that analyses the interactions of science, technology, and society. The department offers the English language master program 'Science, Technology, Society', as well as a number of course formats for other programs. The position is advertised to the extent of 30 hours/week (75%) for a period of four years. The anticipated start date is in October 2026. Your future tasks: The successful candidate will work on a PhD dissertation, participate in research activities of the group and department, and contribute to the organisation of the department and its teaching. You will: Design and carry out your PhD research; Collaborate with colleagues and participate in department seminars and research activities; Present your research at national and international conferences, meetings, and symposia; Teach courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement; Contribute to the organisation of department activities and processes. This is part of your personality: You have a university degree (Master or equivalent) in Science and Technology Studies (STS) or in another field, if the applicant can provide evidence of significant prior experience in Science and Technology Studies; You have knowledge of the theories and methods of STS; You can demonstrate the ability to successfully plan, conduct, and write up research; You are motivated to contribute to innovative interdisciplinary teaching; You have excellent proficiency in English. Proficiency in German (or readiness to acquire it) is an advantage; You are interested in team work and collective research activities; You have excellent organisational skills and the capacity to make long-term plans; You are reliable and well organised. What we offer: A lively, active, and internationally oriented STS environment; Mentorship and a commitment to supportive supervision that helps you realise your research; Team culture with regular opportunities to exchange and socialise; Emphasis on work-life balance and on healthy research culture; Support and training through participation in the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences; Opportunities for internal training and coaching as well as enhancement of personal skills from the University of Vienna; The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position currently (2025) is € 3.714,80 (full time) and will be paid 14 times a year for a period of four years (i.e., the duration of the contract). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience; Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment is automatically extended to four years if the employer does not terminate it within the first twelve months by submitting a non-extension declaration. It is that easy to apply: Curriculum Vitae; Letter of motivation specifying your capacities in the above mentioned areas of work; Transcripts of prior academic studies;  A 3-5 page outline of your proposed PhD project in Science and Technology Studies on a topic relating to Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures; A list of five key references that you think should be covered in an introductory course to Science and Technology Studies at a bachelor level, including a brief (two sentence) justification per reference; Names and contact details of two referees. If you have any content questions, please contact: Sarah Davies sarah.davies@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. Data protection Application deadline: 01/25/2026 Prae Doc