Mount Royal University

Department: Department of Social Education – Faculty of Education Deadline: 18 Mar 2026 Start date: 01.05.2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling In accordance with Section 77 of Act No. 111/98 Coll., the Dean of the Faculty of Education of Masaryk University announces a selection procedure to fill the position of Head of Department of Social Education More information about the faculty can be found at the end of the advertisement, about the departments on the website of the Department of Social Education OUR REQUIREMENTS Qualification conditions: Achieved academic or researcher degree (professor, associate professor, Ph.D., or equal) in the field as above or similar, potential for management position and experience with foreign cooperation and international projects, professional and personal potential for development of the field and research, experience in education and research in the field, relevant educational, publishing and creative activities (including foreign activities), advanced level of academic English, knowledge of other language is a plus, ability to teach in the Czech language (minimum level C1 or native speaker). Required knowledge, skills, abilities: User knowledge of PC: MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), knowledge of secure data management, ability to collaborate through digital technologies (MS Teams, ZOOM, etc.), good organizational and communication skills, independence, responsibility. WE OFFER Employee benefits Eight weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, pension contribution, meals in MU canteens,  possibility to use sports facilities in Brno. Work environment Employment in a prestigious institution awarded the HR Excellence in Research Award, combining science with teaching activities, a well-equipped working environment in a well accessible location in Brno. Education and development Career development and growth, the possibility of being assigned a mentor on entry,  education, language and other courses provided by MU, use of MUNI libraries, possibility to take advantage of foreign stays and internships, participation in conferences. HOW TO APPLY? Apply via the online application link until March 18, 2026 and submit the required documents: Structured CV in PDF format (min. 1 A4) Cover letter in PDF format Copy of diploma from the highest level of education (without notarial certificate) The department's development concept for the coming term (pedagogical, research, project, personnel and economic development strategy, including the development of internationalisation) In the days following the application deadline, you will receive information about further procedures MORE INFORMATION Submitting the required documents when sending the e-application In case of failure to provide the copies via the e-application, the applicant will be at most once asked to provide them by a specific date. If he/she fails to submit the materials by that date, he/she will not be admitted to the next round of the selection process, which is the interview. Selection process and selection criteria submission of all required documents in the e-application, knowledge of the Czech language in both written and verbal form, the candidate's profile compliance with the requirements for the position. Non-discrimination declaration At that Faculty of Education, Masaryk University, we promote equal access; every applicant has a chance to get a job regardless of age, gender, social or other disadvantages. Selection procedures are conducted following the University Selection Procedure Regulations. Information about the faculty The Faculty of Education, recipient of the prestigious international HR Excellence in Research Award, is a faculty with a relevant research focus based on interdisciplinarity linking teaching, scientific research and social engagement in academia. It develops HR strategy, supports career development, reconciliation of work and personal life of employed persons and provides a diverse range of benefits.

The post holder will work as a key member of the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility (NICRF) team to support, coordinate and deliver high-quality clinical research, with a focus on Ophthalmology and Vision Science studies. The role involves coordinating and contributing to a portfolio of clinical trials and research studies on a day-to-day basis, working both independently and under appropriate supervision as required. The post holder will undertake agreed responsibilities within study delivery, which may include participant screening and recruitment, informed consent, clinical assessments, patient care, study management and follow-up, in accordance with study protocols and local and national regulatory, research and professional guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures. Through this role, the post holder will support the growth of the NICRF clinical trial portfolio and contribute to excellence in clinical trial delivery. The post will initially be based within the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility (NICRF) and will relocate to the iREACH Health building at Belfast City Hospital on its opening. About the person: The successful applicant must demonstrate the following essential criteria: Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area e.g. Optometry. Registered Optometrist (GOC Registered and appropriate professional indemnity cover). Or eligibility to be registered to fulfil the requirements of the post. Relevant experience in Optometry, post registration. Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline of research methods and techniques to work within own area. Experience taking retinal images using either fundus photography or Optical Coherence Tomography. Relevant computing skills including Microsoft Office. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

Description The Applied Interactive Multimedia laboratory in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a motivated research or postdoctoral associate to lead the design, development, and validation of material, control systems, and algorithms for next-generation soft haptic actuators and experiences. Note that the research involves significant interactions with collaborators in material science. The developed technologies will be utilized to develop digital twin and soft robot-assisted simulations in the areas of brain machine interaction, wearable haptics, and rehabilitation. The successful applicant will have the following technical experience in: PhD degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Material Engineering (or related field) OR 3-5 years of industry experience (Research and Development). Significant experience in haptic technologies. Hands-on Lab Building and Rapid Prototyping of Novel Proof of Concepts (Extensive on-site lab work). Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Team player with good communication skills. Proficiency in English. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, one letter of reference, and a transcript, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Mohamad Eid at mohamad.eid@nyu.edu. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. Please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/faculty-positions.html for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please email: mohamad.eid@nyu.edu. About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply