University of Vigo

Full time 18-month fixed-term contract until 21/01/2028 Great Secondment opportunity Opportunity to develop, implement and manage a diverse range of events at The University of Sydney Business School HEO 7 Base Salary $117,133 - $127,610 p.a. + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Senior Project Officer (Events) is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a diverse range of events for the Business School's Dean, Faculty General Manager, Director, External Engagement & International, the Senior Leadership Team and external stakeholders across the Business School and wider community. This role works with the Director, External Engagement & International to deliver events that are strategically aligned with the Business School's priorities and long-term vision. The incumbent will also provide professional advice and guidance to other members of the Business School on events. Your key responsibilities will be to: manage and implement a wide range of events such as conferences, launches, luncheons, dinners, receptions, ceremonies and other events, of varying sizes develop and maintain effective and productive relationships with multiple event stakeholders across the Business School, University and external partners manage event finances including preparation and submission of journal transfers, supplier contracts, quote waivers, purchase orders, monitoring of event budgets and coordination of financial reports required manage event team performance and resourcing including event staffing, allocation of work, goal/target setting, and review of deliverables implement event risk analysis, mitigation and compliance procedures implement, manage and maintain online event management software (SwiftDigital), including supporting the administration of complex and paid events. About you proven experience in event management within complex or multi-faceted organisations, with the ability to manage multiple work streams and tight deadlines strong stakeholder management skills, including coordinating with senior internal and external stakeholders and delivering high-quality customer service project management capability, with demonstrated planning, organisation, and delivery of large or complex events/projects financial and numeracy skills, including budgeting, reconciliation, invoice processing, and tracking project expenditure excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide professional advice and collaborate effectively across teams strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with sound decision-making ability high attention to detail and organisational skills, ensuring accuracy across all event and project activities. technical proficiency, including CRM systems, event management software, and design tools (e.g. Adobe InDesign and Photoshop) previous experience in the higher education/tertiary sector or at a complex, multi-faceted organisation. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or been found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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. 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 to 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 Rae Hao, Recruitment Operations by email to rae.hao@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 Sunday 31 May 2026 11:59 PM

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ... University Assistant postdoctoral - FWF project RE-SECURE 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 01.01.2027 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 31.12.2029 Reference no.: 5725 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together! About this position: We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (Post-Doc) to join the FWF ASTRA project RE-SECURE – Remaking Security: Technopolitics in the Global East, led by Dr. Dagmar Vorlíček, at the Department of Sociology. If you are passionate about interdisciplinary research on security, and would like to contribute to an innovative international research project, we look forward to your application. The project: RE-SECURE – Remaking Security: Technopolitics in the Global East explores how expertise developed under past political regimes can be renegotiated and adapted for new security purposes. Focusing on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as a region marked by profound political transformations from the Cold War to the present, the project rethinks the study of security by theorizing how ways of “doing security” are shaped by history, technology, and global connections. The project examines both the symbolic and material dimensions of remaking security, while combining desk research, archival work, and field research. By analysing how technoscientific practices interact with societal understandings of security risks and global politics, RE-SECURE aims to develop an original, historically grounded, and decentered perspective on security from the perspective of the “Global East.” Your future tasks: The postdoctoral researcher will lead a case study on cybersecurity in Estonia, examining how Cold War cybernetic expertise has been reworked in the context of post-socialist security transformation of Estonia, especially towards the digital statehood, cybersecurity, and cyber-defence politics. The case study research will involve document analysis, field research with scientists, experts, and policymakers, and archival work in Estonia. The postdoc will contribute to the theoretical and methodological research on the project and will collaborate closely with the Principal Invetsigator and PhD student. Your responsibilities include: Conducting independent postdoctoral research within the RE-SECURE framework Developing and conducting a case study on cybernetics/cybersecurity in Estonia  Designing and carrying out qualitative empirical research (combining interviews, document analysis, and archival research) Contributing to comparative and conceptual work across the project’s case studies Publishing and presenting research results nationally and internationally Participating in project meetings, workshops, and research activities of the department Contributing to literature reviews, conceptual development, and joint publications of the RE-SECURE team Support the Principal Investigator in project coordination and mentoring activities Engaging in the broader academic life of the faculty Your profile: Completed PhD in sociology, political science, STS, international relations, history, anthropology, or a related discipline Research focus on politics, technology, and history Experience with interdisciplinary research  Excellent qualitative methodological skills Demonstrated ability to publish internationally Fluency in English Working knowledge of Estonian and/or Russian is an advantage Experience with field research and/or archival research  Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team What we offer: Integration into an ambitious FWF-funded international research project Structured mentoring by the Principal Investigator Training in academic research, publishing, and project management Support in career development and future academic applications A dynamic and collaborative research environment Access to the University of Vienna’s professional career development services, training programmes, and continuing education opportunities Salary according to the FWF salary rates (post-doc level), including the 13th and 14th monthly salary payments How to apply: Please submit the following documents in a single PDF file: Motivation letter (max. 3 pages), outlining your research interests and how you would contribute to the project RE-SECURE Academic CV Two writing samples (e.g. article, dissertation chapter) Contact details of three academic referees (name, institutional affiliation, email address) Via our job portal / Apply now - button. If you have any questions, please contact: Dagmar Vorlicek dagmar.vorlicek@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: 07/31/2026

The Role and the Department Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development. This post sits within the Policy, Systems and Performance team in Research & Innovation Services (RIS). The team is responsible for the University's research information management systems, the overall governance and ethical framework for both funded and unfunded research & research related activities across the institution, support for institutional strategy development and the compilation of relevant returns including HEBCI, KEF, KEC and REF, as well as management information reporting relating to university research and knowledge exchange (RKE) activities. As Research Systems and Information Officer you will contribute to the implementation and development of the RIS RKE systems as well as training and communications about these systems across the University. Current research systems include Worktribe Research Management, Infonetica Ethics RM, and Dynamics CRM. You will contribute to ensuring our research systems are configured in the most optimal and user-friendly way and that any associated training and communications will be delivered in a clear, concise and timely manner. You will analyse research data and develop and present reports to key stakeholders You will report to the Senior Manager - Research Systems and Reporting but will work closely with colleagues across the Research and Innovation Services Directorate as well as colleagues in faculties, departments and across professional support services. It is essential that as Research Systems and Information Officer you are highly organised and pay close attention to detail. The capability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload is crucial. The ability to work across business-as-usual activities and multiple concurrent projects at different stages of development is essential. This role is suitable for hybrid working. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub.Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage:. Contact details If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Rosi Jelfs (Senior Manager - Research Systems and Reporting) would be happy to speak to you; Email r. to get in touch