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Tehran, Iran
351–400th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Amirkabir University of Technology

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Opened in 1958, Amirkabir University of Technology has grown to be one of the main spots to study engineering in Iran. As a public institution, it is mostly funded by the state.

Amirkabir University of Technology is spread across four campuses and boasts some 14,000 square metres of green space. The main campus is located in the old and busy centre of Teheran, and the other three are in the small towns of Mahshahr, Garmsar and the port town Bandar Abbas. The university owns about 250 research and educational labs, as well as a stadium and hosts a range of sports students can join.

Some of the areas Amirkabir specialises in are robotics, advanced textile materials and technology research, energy research, transportation, renewable energy, optics, nanotechnology and environment research. Regular competitions and conferences are part of academic life at the university. Alongside engineering and mathematical subjects, an MBA is also available.

Although the focus of the university is on sciences, Amirkabir’s notable alumni have gone to have varied careers. Among its famous engineers and scientists are nuclear engineer Majid Shahriari, chemical engineer Naeimeh Eshraghi and nuclear scientist and politician Ali Abbaspoor Tehrani Fard.

But Amirkabir has also formed politicians and cultural figures such as members of the Iranian parliament and reformist politicians Soheila Jelodarzadeh and Seyedeh Fatemeh Hosseini, film director Davod Mir-Bagheri and writer Jalal Al-e-Ahmad.

The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action enabled technological and scientific cooperation between Iranian and United Nations researchers. This has allowed Amirkabir University of Technology to create links with universities around the world in the form of student and professor exchanges, dual degrees and joint workshops.

AUT also offers online courses.

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34 F : 66 M (1)
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17.8 (1)
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8344 (1)

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong


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Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies The Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Business.  In the QS World University Rankings 2026, PolyU is ranked 54th overall, and ranked 10th in Asia.  The University of Texas at Dallas Top 100 Business School Research Rankings ranks our faculty’s research 35th in the world and 5th in Asia (as of March 2025). The Department currently has around 60 full-time academic staff who are dedicated to providing cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills for our students in three key areas of business — Supply Chain and Operations Management and Shipping, Maritime and Transport Studies. The Department takes a multi-disciplinary approach to establishing an area of excellence in logistics, supply chain, and operations management. It strives to be a key player in Hong Kong’s pursuit to become an international logistics hub. 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The successful candidate will be appointed Chair Professor/Professor normally on regular terms of appointment (equivalent to tenured professorship), commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and will hold a concurrent headship appointment. The concurrent headship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office. Other suitable candidate(s) from the search, if deemed appropriate by the University, may be appointed Chair Professor/Professor if not as Head of Department. 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GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

Georgetown University

United States, Washington

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Georgetown University

United States, Washington


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Tenure-Track Prof./Assoc. Professor/Asst. Professor at the School of Computing and Data Science

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


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Competitive salary

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9 Jan 2026

MOE START Scheme (Early Career Awards) - Business, Communication and Design

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


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Salary

Competitive

Posted

9 Jan 2026

Public Health Researcher

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

United Kingdom, Liverpool

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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

United Kingdom, Liverpool


(Fixed term for 6 months) Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. We are seeking a motivated researcher to support a range of public health projects within the Public Health Institute. The role involves conducting literature reviews, synthesizing evidence, and contributing to high-quality written outputs across diverse topics, including: Public Health approaches to violence reduction Childhood adversity History of public health Religion and health Pets and public health AI in public health Health inequalities You will collaborate with colleagues across the Faculty (HITS), including other LJMU schools, including Nursing and Advanced Practice and Public and Allied Health. Most work will be campus-based, with some flexibility for remote working. You will hold a PhD in a health or science related field with experience in designing and conducting research using a range of research methodologies, together with experience in data collection and analysis. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief.  All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated. LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata). 

Salary

£32,080 - £37,694 per annum

Posted

9 Jan 2026

Subjects Taught at Amirkabir University of Technology

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Business and Economics

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Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
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