University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia

Department: School of Business Vacancy ID: 039563 Closing Date: 01-Feb-2026 We are seeking a highly technical and motivated Research Assistant to work closely with the Hardware Specialist and the wider technical team on the Research Ireland–funded RENEW project. The successful candidate will contribute directly to model-based simulation, system prototyping, and physical hardware development, supporting the design, testing, and validation of advanced technical solutions. Research Assistant L 1(2025) Salary Scale:  €33,292 -€37,225 p.a. (6 points) Research Assistant L 1(2025) Salary Scale: €38,174 p.a. (1 point) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 1st February 2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

About Us Founded in 1829, King’s College London is the 31st best university in the world and the 5th best in the UK. With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King’s is home to more than 42,000 students from over 190 countries.  With an ambitious vision for the future, effective and inspiring communications are crucial. As Senior PR and Communications Manager (Arts & Social Sciences), you will play a pivotal role in telling stories about King’s across arts, humanities and social sciences research. Working within our award-winning Communications team, you will lead proactive media relations and deliver compelling stories that strengthen King’s brand and reputation in national and international media. You will work closely with faculties, academics and senior leaders to uncover and tell stories that showcase King’s research and education excellence. You will provide strategic leadership and direction to faculty communications colleagues, creating and placing compelling and engaging content aligned to the university’s strategic priorities in national and international news outlets, on the website and across King’s digital channels. You will run communications campaigns that resonate with staff, students and external audiences. You will also assist the university’s issues communications response offering strategic advice on messaging and lines to take.  About the Role You’ll be a curious, driven communicator with a proven track record of securing high-profile media coverage and leading successful communications campaigns. You will have excellent relationship building skills, with strong contacts across national and international media and key influencers. You will also have a strong understanding of how to use digital and social media platforms to amplify stories and reach diverse audiences. To be successful in this role, you will have experience managing communications professionals, shaping content for multiple channels and translating complex ideas into accessible, eye-catching narratives. You will be highly organised and adaptable and thrive in fast-moving environments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will be a creative self-starter, with a collaborative attitude who can bring people together to deliver impactful results. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite term contract. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Excellent track record of generating and executing successful, proactive PR campaigns that deliver measurable, positive reputation outcomes for an organisation. Strong understanding of how to leverage social media and other digital platforms to amplify PR efforts and enhance global brand reach. Ability to translate complex material into clear, engaging narratives that inspire and excite diverse audiences. Experience managing communications issues and external reputation challenges, with the ability to provide strategic advice and protect institutional reputation under pressure. Experience using evaluation tools to measure impact, including the use of insights, analytics and emerging trends to inform content and improve performance. Excellent news sense and the ability to craft, brief and pitch compelling stories to journalists and influencers. Experience managing and developing communications professionals, fostering a proactive, creative and collaborative team culture. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach to working across teams, senior stakeholders and external partners. Desirable criteria Knowledge and/or experience of working in the higher education sector. A professional qualification in journalism, communications or PR. 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 page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.  We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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 4th and 5th February.    Grade and Salary: Grade 7 £53,947 - £63,350 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance     Job ID: 135885 Close Date: 01-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Rebecca Lewis     Contact Details: Rebecca.s.lewis@kcl.ac.uk

About Us King’s College London (KCL) is one of the top UK universities, ranked 36th in the world (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2025). KCL has over 33,000 students from some 190 countries, and over 8,500 employees. The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine (FoLSM) is configured as six Schools and the cross-cutting Centre for Education and it is located on four sites – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Waterloo and Denmark Hill. King’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC) headed by Professor Sheila Singh is the academic arm of one of the leading cancer centres in Europe. Research at the CCC is supported by strategic investments such as the King’s partnership in the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre (CRUK CoL), CRUK RadNet, the KHP Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) and Breast Cancer Now Research Unit. The Department of Haematology of the CCC is based in the Denmark Hill campus and comprises 10 research groups led by King’s academics, including several clinicians. Research includes Leukaemia & Myeloma, Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Failure & Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Clonal Haematopoiesis, Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation, Molecular Haematology, Sickle Cell Disease and Venous Thrombosis and is supported by flow cytometry and single cell core facilities and the Haematology Biobank.   For an informal discussion or to find out more about the role please contact  john.strouboulis@kcl.ac.uk  About The Role We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer to lead research and build upon successful programmes in the rapidly evolving discipline of Immune Haemato-oncology, which is key to therapeutic strategies in haematology. The department is growing and is looking to enhance its international competitiveness in this emerging area. We have active clinical and research programmes in understanding the immunobiology of haematological disease. The postholder will help develop their independent programme of research in molecular immunology to make a substantive contribution to KCL's portfolio of research in cell and gene therapeutics, focusing on haemato-oncology, and novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for haematology. This post will complement strengths at King’s Haematology including bone marrow failure, haematopoiesis, myeloid malignancies, lymphoma, hemoglobinopathies and gene therapy. The postholder will also develop collaborative research across the School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SCPS) and the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine (FoLSM). The postholder will also contribute to research training and the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes within the SCPS and FoLSM. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD in immunology, or haemato-oncology or a related subject. Track record of developing new knowledge and innovative research in immune haemato-oncology as evidenced, for example, by publications in high impact scientific journals and by invited presentations of research at international conferences. A track record of attracting competitive research funding in the relevant research area. Experience with cytometry platforms and multi-omics approaches. Ability to teach relevant subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Highly effective oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information, alongside good organisational and administrative skills. Ability to lead and function within a team and to plan and prioritise workload. Supervision of undergraduate projects and postgraduate research students. Desirable criteria  Proactive in creating and developing interactions and collaborations with colleagues. Teaching qualifications, development and delivery of teaching materials (under- and post-graduate levels)  Ability to deliver collaborative projects, including with industry projects  Research track record in myeloid disease  Health and safety responsibility and accountability for students and staff (researchers, technicians etc) in the post holder’s team.  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 page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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 in February 2026. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and/or Occupational Health clearances. Grade and Salary: £65,091- £74,613 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance     Job ID: 134625 Close Date: 02-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Professor John Strouboulis     Contact Details: john.strouboulis@kcl.ac.uk