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Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design Te Kura Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Continuing (permanent) role Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Pūkenga / Pūkenga Matua? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei. Āu Mahi | What You Will Do We are seeking a passionate and innovative academic to join the School of Product Design as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Chemical Formulation Design (approximately equivalent to Assistant to Associate Professor levels in the USA). You will play a key role in delivering the Chemical Formulation Design major within our Bachelor of Product Design (BProdDesign). The successful appointee will be responsible for: coordinating multiple courses undergraduate and postgraduate courses teaching full courses as the sole academic contributing to team teaching into courses across the programme contributing to the graduate programme, supervising Masters and PhD students, and building a strong research portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to shape the learning experience of students in an emerging and high-impact field, while advancing your own research. Formulation Science research can cover many areas of application but an interest in areas related to cosmetic science and personal care consumer products would be particularly welcome. Mōu | Who You Are We are looking for a candidate with strong disciplinary expertise and a passion for inspiring future scientists and designers. You will bring: a PhD (or equivalent) in Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy or a related discipline a deep knowledge of formulation science, particularly as it relates to cosmetic and personal care products demonstrated ability to teach complex scientific concepts effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate levels an understanding of relevant user-centred product design, brand identity and brand communication a developing or established research track record, with the potential to attract external funding and to publish in high-quality journals experience (or potential) in supervising postgraduate research students strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines in a design-focused environment. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary School where science, design, and product innovation meet. You will have the chance to shape a growing major, influence the next generation of product designers and formulation scientists, with an emphasis in cosmetic science, and pursue research that makes a tangible difference. Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With The School of Product Design is committed to excellence in teaching, research and creative practice at the forefront of product design, and producing versatile, innovative graduates who can contribute to New Zealand's future economic growth and social wellbeing. In addition to this role, our current technical team includes five workshop technicians and two chemical formulation laboratory technicians, while over twenty academic staff cover industrial product design, digital product design, chemical formulation design, game development, game arts and animation. We have a large number of students, ranging from first-year to master's and doctoral studies, with a range of prototyping skills. For more information about the School of Product Design and our team, please visit us Bachelor of Product Design. For more specific information on the Chemical Formulation Design major, see CFD Major. Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.  We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world. What we offer We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $94,181 - $113,616; Senior Lecturer $119,586 - $149,806. The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 25 January 2026 (midnight NZ time) Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.  Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following: 1-page cover letter, a 1-page research statement outlining your research interests and goals, and a 1-page teaching philosophy statement (combined) Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined). Please note, only 2 documents can be uploaded in the application process. We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Professor Conan Fee, Head of School of Product Design, conan.fee@canterbury.ac.nz For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand. Please note, the University of Canterbury will be closed from the 24 December 2025 - 4 January 2026. During this period, we will be unable to respond to queries regarding this role. We will get back to you as soon as possible upon our return. To apply for this job, please click here or go to our job site and enter the job code 29295UJ.

About us: The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us. Within the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department we believe all young people should be able to have high expectations for their future. This means equal access to education and career opportunities. We run programmes that aim to empower young people from underrepresented backgrounds to access and succeed at university. We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so. About the role: ​The Senior Research and Evaluation Adviser will work to position King’s College London as a sector leader on conducting institutional evaluation and research to understand how we can support students from underrepresented groups to access university and succeed at university. Our team generates causal evidence either through Randomised Controlled Trials or Quasi-experimental designs, as well as correlational and qualitative evidence. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to work in research and evaluation in an applied context, and who wish to use their skills and expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in generating and applying evidence to practice We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. Key responsibilities: ​​Lead on a range of research & evaluation activities, including synthesis of secondary research; conducting qualitative, quantitative and/or survey designs; developing and delivering randomised controlled trials (and other experimental trials as appropriate) ​Convey research findings, including complex quantitative information, in a clear and actionable way  Develop and maintain expertise in research and evaluation methodologies Work with academics and practitioners to test and trial new approaches to widening participation and student success  ​The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. ​ About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria ​Qualifications & Training Relevant work experience and/or education: We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. Relevant work experience might include work in any research or evaluation job. Relevant educational experiences might include higher education in a related discipline, professional qualifications or other training ​Skills & Experience Ability to select appropriate research designs and use qualitative and quantitative methods, including surveying, interviewing and running focus groups Ability to establish causal inference using experimental methods (e.g quasi-experimental methods, randomised controlled trials) Confident in conducting data analysis and statistical testing using relevant software (such as Power BI, R, Stata or SPSS) and presenting findings in various formats Ability to manage multiple research projects and deliver work to deadline Confident and clear written and verbal communication, including report-writing and presentation skills Ability to work with others to deliver project aims and overcome challenges Ability to coach or train others on how to undertake specific tasks and give clear direction on desired outcomes Ability to decide own pattern of work and manage workload and resources over a long period Desirable criteria ​Qualifications & Training Postgraduate degree or qualification in research methods, statistics, analytics or a related field and/or relevant experience. ​Skills & Experience ​Interest in using behavioural insights in a research or policy context to positively influence behaviour ​Knowledge Interest in the widening participation agenda and the role of higher education in social mobility Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information about the criteria that will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information: We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held on 19th and 20th February 2026. Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £43,909 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 132925 Close Date: 30-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Dr Su Morris Contact Details: su.morris@kcl.ac.uk

School of Science, Technology & Engineering | UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie or UniSC Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast Level B, $114,751 - $136,143 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation Full-time, Ongoing appointment The School of Science, Technology and Engineering (SSTE) School of Science, Technology and Engineering: Addressing global challenges for a better tomorrow! The School of Science, Technology, and Engineering (SSTE) is a leader in addressing global challenges through STEM education, equipping students with the skills to develop innovative, sustainable solutions. Our Engineering Discipline is a growing hub of research and teaching excellence, with strengths in sustainable building, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and more. Collaborating with the ARM-Hub and industry partners like Veolia and SMEC, we bridge academic and practical expertise. UniSC ranks above the national average for student experience, with 86% of our engineering graduates securing full-time employment (QILT Survey 2021). We are expanding programs, including new offerings at our Moreton Bay Campus, and exploring postgraduate qualifications to meet future needs. The Opportunity We are seeking a Lecturer (Level B) in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to join the Technology Discipline within the School of Science, Technology and Engineering. In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas such as database systems, systems design, programming, cloud computing or related fields. You will use contemporary, student-centred approaches to create engaging learning experiences, while developing your research profile through publications, collaborations, industry engagement, and supervision of Honours and HDR students. As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you will complement the Technology Discipline’s strengths in software engineering and application development, database systems and data management, networks and emerging cloud platforms, cyber security and digital forensics, and artificial intelligence and smart systems. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career academic who is passionate about inspiring students, advancing impactful research, and contributing to digital transformation initiatives across the region. For more information please visit us online: School of Science, Technology and Engineering You will: deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences in ICT, fostering student success and engagement; contribute to research activity through publications, collaborations, grant applications, and HDR supervision (aligned to experience); and engage with the University, industry, and community to build partnerships, enhance curriculum relevance, and support governance and service activities. About you: You are an emerging ICT academic with a passion for contemporary, student-centred education and a commitment to applied, industry-aligned learning. You create engaging learning experiences and demonstrate adaptability across diverse student cohorts. You are motivated to build your research profile, participate in collaborative projects, and forge meaningful relationships with industry and community partners. You will possess: Completion or near-completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent accreditation and standing; Proven effectiveness as a teacher, demonstrated through student feedback, curriculum development experience, and contribution to tertiary teaching; Evidence of research activity, including publications, participation in research teams, and supervision of Honours or HDR candidates; Membership of, and strong connections with, relevant professional bodies, community organisations, or ICT professional practice; and Evidence of engagement in academic development activities and a commitment to continuous professional growth. Desirable Experience undertaking academic administrative functions (e.g., course coordination) within a University. UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830. Position description: Lecturer in ICT UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia. UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 25 January 2026.  Your completed application must include: a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description. Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team. We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact: Professor Aman Oo Dean, School of Science, Technology and Engineering – School of Science, Technology and EngineeringEmail: amaungthanoo@usc.edu.au    Please note that the University will be closed for the Christmas period from 25 December 2025 to 5 January 2026.  Discover UniSC We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni. We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities. Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2024/25 Good Universities Guide we have five-star ratings from key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, student support and learner engagement. Overall for teaching quality, we’re number one in Australia (postgraduate), and number one in Queensland (undergraduate). Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. In 2024,  we moved 97 places to be in the top 110 institutions in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings (2024). At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges. Our Culture & Benefits: Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart. Modern teaching & research facilities. Professional development and career pathway opportunities. We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative. Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options. Salary packaging options + 17% Super. EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.