University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia

Ref.: 534072 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine (21000) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor (several posts) in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534072), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on tenure terms, subject to University’s approval.  Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Medicine, Surgery, Biomedical Engineering, Health Science, or a related discipline, with proven experience in clinical research and research project management. They should have (i) a strong record of high-quality research as indicated by impactful publications and external grants, (ii) evidence of international recognition, (iii) cross-disciplinary collaborative ties locally and internationally, and (iv) an outstanding record of teaching, mentoring and supervising research postgraduate students.     The appointees are expected to participate in the planning and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise research staff and research postgraduate students, conduct high-quality scholarly research, and contribute to services/administration at the Department and Faculty levels. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. with contact information of at least three referees, and statements of teaching and research. Review of applications will start from March 11, 2026 and continue until July 11, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

About us: King's College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The Human Resources directorate is proud to work with the King’s community to provide academic and professional excellence and an outstanding educational experience for our students. The central HR Recruitment team offers extensive support for all recruitment processes across academic, research and professional services vacancies. Our philosophy is simple: facilitate an effective and professional recruitment and selection process to attract the best talent from around the globe and provide them with an environment where they can flourish. The team process high volumes of recruitment with thousands of requests being completed each year by the team. We take these requests through the recruitment journey from advertising, shortlisting, and interviewing; to preparing offer documentation and contracts, carrying out pre-employment checks, and commencing the employment records for the new staff members of King’s College London. At the core of the work that we do is our aim to always provide a fair, open, and transparent recruitment process for everyone involved and a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers alike. About the role: The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support for the recruitment process at King’s in collaboration with the relevant Recruitment Advisor. This role will work closely with a Recruitment Advisor to manage the recruitment of an allocated faculty/school/directorate of the University and some of the administrative tasks associated with the recruitment process. This is a fast paced, high volume administrative role and strong attention to detail and organisational skills will be required to be successful in this role. You will be responsible for ensuring that accurate contractual correspondence is issued to candidates and stored appropriately on HR files/systems, conducting accurate and timely pre-employment checks, and onboarding new starters to the payroll system. You will also be responsible for providing responses to recruitment related requests and queries using our internal communication platforms to track/respond to queries within agreed service level timeframes. The role is hybrid and the role holder will be expected to attend the office in Lavington Street (Southwark) as well as travelling to other King’s campuses in line with business needs. This is a full time (35 hours per week) role and successful candidates will be offered a fixed term contract (FTC) until 31/05/2026. Please note, we will not be accepting any applications via email. In order to apply, please apply using the link on this page. About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria  Educated to A level standard (or equivalent) with proficiency in English and Mathematics Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy in delivery of work Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage large workloads independently Experience of delivering multiple priorities and working under pressure to tight deadlines Experience providing high volume recruitment administration High level of interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people Desirable criteria Knowledge of HR/ Recruitment best practice and previous experience of working within a HR/ Recruitment setting Knowledge higher education policies and previous experience of working in a higher education or comparable setting 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 of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information: At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance. 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 person specification section of the job description. 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. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application. Please ensure that your supporting statement for this role is no longer than 1500 words. Any applications exceeding the word count may not be considered.  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 w/c Monday 2nd February. Grade and Salary: £36,361 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 135526 Close Date: 25-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Tom Whayman Contact Details: tom.whayman@kcl.ac.uk

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. An exciting opportunity to join the university’s central Safety, Health and Environment Department is available for a highly motivated individual, to help meet the growing demands of a modern, outward-facing university. Reporting to the Associate Director, Safety, Health and Environment, you will provide an advisory and monitoring service on the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant successor fire safety legislation or standards, to ensure a coordinated strategic approach to the management of fire safety risk, the achievement of a positive culture and high standards of fire safety performance. Within this collaborative, cross-discipline team, you will undertake the functions of a ‘competent person’; conduct and review fire risk assessments; review building fire strategies; conduct DSEAR Risk Assessments; and review the university’s Fire Risk Management Plan and relevant Policy documents. In addition, you will carry out fire safety audits and inspections of university buildings; deliver fire safety training; devise emergency plans for university buildings; communicate and implement annual fire drill programmes; advise on fire risk management to Faculties and Professional Services; and liaise with our Estate Development Department concerning building alterations, passive fire detection and firefighting equipment. Key to success in this role will be a consultative and facilitative style of service delivery, with resilience to ensure that failings are challenged and resolved, with the ability to build internal and external relationships, based on trust and confidence, to engender a co-operative and collaborative environment. You will be a graduate, or have relevant experience, with membership of a relevant professional organisation and qualified to Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety, or IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Science or Fire Safety, or CFPA Level 4 Diploma, or other recognised professional qualification. You will also be on a nationally recognised Fire Risk Assessors register. 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. Liverpool John Moores University 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.