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Dating back to 1636, Harvard University is the oldest university in the US and is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the world.

It was named after its first benefactor, John Harvard, who left his library and half his estate to the institution when he died in 1638.

The private Ivy League institution has connections to more than 45 Nobel laureates, over 30 heads of state and 48 Pulitzer prizewinners. It has more than 323,000 living alumni, including over 271,000 in the US and nearly 52,000 in 201 other countries. Thirteen US presidents have honorary degrees from the institution; the most recent of these was awarded to John F. Kennedy in 1956.

Faculty members who have been awarded a Nobel prize in recent years include chemist Martin Karplus and economist Alvin Roth, while notable alumni who were given the honour include former US vice-president Al Gore, who won the Peace Prize in 2007, and poet Seamus Heaney, who was a professor at Harvard from 1981 to 1997.

Situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard’s 5,000-acre campus houses 12 degree-granting schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, two theatres and five museums. It is also home to the largest academic library in the world, with 20.4 million volumes, 180,000 serial titles, an estimated 400 million manuscript items, 10 million photographs, 124 million archived web pages and 5.4 terabytes of born-digital archives and manuscripts.

There are more than 400 student organisations on campus, and Harvard’s medical school is connected to 10 hospitals.

The university receives one of the largest financial endowments of any higher education institution in the world; it created $1.5 billion in the fiscal year ended June 2013 – more than a third of Harvard’s total operating revenue in that year.

Harvard’s official colour is crimson, following a vote in 1910, after two student rowers provided crimson scarves to their teammates so that spectators could differentiate the university’s team during a regatta in 1858.

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Student gender ratio
53 F : 47 M (1)
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International student percentage
27% (1)
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Students per staff
10.1 (1)
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22680 (1)

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Australia, Canberra

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The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Fixed Term (18 months) Position Description and Selection Criteria: ANUO67_DataAnalyst_Projects The Position The HR Data Analyst (Projects) will support project work within the People Services department in the People and Culture Division including automating compliance reporting, workforce and payroll dashboard development and deployment, data quality and integrity, stakeholder management, develop documentation of processes and procedures, and work closely with the Workforce Planning & Analytics team on a range of initiatives. The Person We are seeking an HR data analyst with qualifications in data analytics/mathematics and demonstrated experience in automating HR reports, report writing and stakeholder management. Experience in the higher education sector would be highly regarded. The School/Department Workforce Planning & Analytics, People Services Department provides comprehensive support and advice on: The design, development and implementation of workforce strategies, including workforce trend analysis and projects, and position management projects. The development of the HR data governance framework to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility. Compliance reporting and benchmarking on workforce metrics. Automated analytical tools to provide HR operation, compliance, and reporting solutions. The College/Division People and Culture Division supports ANU Staff to achieve excellence by providing innovative human resources services and valued, consistent, responsive and supportive HR services to managers and staff members ANU-wide. The division provides a range of operational, advisory and strategic services which enable ANU to attract, develop and retain outstanding staff who are committed to the achievement of excellence and to the values of the Australian National University. For further information please contact, Billy Lyu, Senior Consultant, HR Data Integrity and Insights E: daijie.lyu@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing date: Sunday, 22 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)

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$98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation

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Postdoctoral / Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, Music

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Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

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Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth


Department: Music Vacancy ID: 040484 Closing Date: 29-Mar-2026 The Music Department at Maynooth University invites applications for a 22-month position as a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with Professor Karen Desmond’s research team on the project “Polyphonic Singing and Communities of Music Writing in Medieval Britain and Ireland, c. 1150 to c. 1350” (BROKENSONG) (funded by a 5-year ERC Consolidator Grant). See the project website: https://ahi.maynoothuniversity.ie/brokensong/. Do you want to work in Ireland on an exciting European Research Council funded project analysing a lost musical corpus recovered from faded and damaged manuscript fragments? For this postdoctoral position, we seek a candidate to conduct analysis of the music corpus recovered, transcribed, and edited within the scope of this project. The candidate’s background can be either in in traditional music analysis (with a PhD in musicology, music analysis or music theory) and/or in computational musicology, digital humanities, computer science, artificial intelligence, or mathematics/statistics, with a PhD in one of these fields or a closely related field, and interested in applying this skillset to the analysis of music data. The place of work is Maynooth University, Ireland: remote work from another country cannot be facilitated. The BROKENSONG project examines singing in medieval Britain and Ireland during a transformative period of western music history, c. 1150-1350. The project team is digitally encoding approximately 700 music compositions copied on over 120 fragmentary music manuscripts. The project reconstructs lost vibrant musical cultures and communities. Salary: Senior Postdoctoral Researcher 2026: €54,851 p.a. (point 1, with increment) Postdoctoral Researcher 2026: €46,805 p.a. (point 1) - €53,391 (point 6, with increment) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 29th of March 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

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Clinical Trial Research Assistant - Concord Clinical School

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Sydney

institution

The University of Sydney

Australia, Sydney


Part time (0.6FTE) fixed term until March 2028 Opportunity to assist with multiple Clinical Trials in Neurology including trials of multiple sclerosis at Concord Clinical School Base Salary starting at $89,755 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Concord Repatriation General Hospital (CRGH, or Concord) is proud of its healthcare service excellence and leadership in clinical care. Concord is part of a network of hospitals and healthcare services within Sydney Local Health District. Since its establishment as the 113th Australian General Hospital in 1941, Concord has built on its strengths of providing quality health services to returned servicemen and women and local communities, as well as undertaking world class clinical education and research. The University is seeking to employ a Clinical Trial Research Assistant - Neurology to manage the research funded by MRFF led by Clinical Professor Todd Hardy , who leads an exciting program of novel research. In this role, you will play a key role in providing clinical trial knowledge and expertise to the Clinical Trial Coordinator and Chief Investigator. You will operate within the Department of Neurology at Concord Hospital. This includes actively contributing to clinical trial activities, performing trial participant recruitment, undertaking core aspects of clinical trial work and contributing to data entry and patient follow up. 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About you Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 1 year's previous experience in Nursing/ Allied Health or a clinical setting desirable demonstrated experience with common electronic data capture systems (such as RedCAP etc.) Endnote files, electronic medical record (EMR) and databases previous experience working on clinical projects within an academic, CRO or pharmaceutical environment, include exposure to, and experience in participant engagement, writing reports within predetermined timeframes and detection and reporting of protocol deviations documented ability to screen, recruit, enroll, and follow patients in clinical trials excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills. experience with blood collection is desirable. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. 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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@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 15 March 2026 11:59 PM

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$89,755 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

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Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534665 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biological Sciences (26000) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science (Ref.: 534665) Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science (Ref.: 534665), to commence as soon as possible for one to two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Requirements Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, or a related discipline. Proficiency in English, along with strong collaborative communication skills, is essential. The applicant should have high motivation and a strong interest in cryo-EM methodology development, nanomaterials, and structural analysis of biological samples. The appointee will conduct basic science and translational research focused on integrating nanomaterials with cryo-EM for advanced structural analysis and methodology development. A track record of publishing in top international journals is highly desirable. What We Offer A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V., and provide 2-3 referees' names and contact details. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until Sept 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. For further information, please contact Dr. Nan Liu (nanliu@hku.hk) The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Salary

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Post-Doctoral Associate in the Mubadala Arabian Center of Climate and Environmental Sciences

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi


Description Mubadala Arabian Center of Climate and Environmental Sciences at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a post-doctoral associate with expertise in coral reef monitoring and capacity-building programs across Southeast Asia. This position will support a major new NYU Abu Dhabi-OceanX initiative dedicated to strengthening coral reef research, monitoring, and regional training programs throughout Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Malaysia. This two-year role embeds a regional coral reef specialist withing the Burt Marine Biology Lab to co-develop a multi-year research, monitoring, and training agenda; coordinate annual field missions abrord the RV OceanXplorer; deliver targeted hands-on training for regional partners; host capacity-exchange workshops at NYU Abu Dhabi; and develop data and metadata platforms to support mission research across the region. The Post-doctroral Associate will also contribute to reporting, communications, and stakeholder engagement across Malaysia and neighboring countries, while serving as a scientific representative of the NYUAD-OceanX partnership. Under the supervision of Professor John Burt, the candidate will play an essential role in designing and implementing a comprehensive two-year activity plan that includes mission preparation, field research, coordination with regional collaborators, and outreach to government and non-government partners. The position require delivering three mission-linked field programs per year in Southeast Asia, developing pre-mission and post-mission activity agendas, conducting on-site meetings and training sessions, coordinating the participation of NYUAD staff, and fostering long-term partnerships to strengthen scientific capacity in the region. The candidate will also lead NYUAD’s annual Southeast Asia Learning Exchange, an immersive week long program that brings regional researchers to Abu Dhabi for advanced training in coral reef monitoring, data analysis, and research planning. A major component of the role involves developing and managing an integrated multi-stage data and metadata platform for all Southeast Asian monitoring activities performed with OceanX. This includes designing open-access interfaces and communication products tailored to decision makers, researchers, NGOs, and public audiences. The candidate will contribute content for social and traditional media in coordination with NYUAD and OceanX communication teams, and will represent the initiative at regional events, meetings, and outreach activities. Regular coordination meetings and reporting to NYUAD, OceanX, and Dalio Philanthropies will form an ongoing part of the position, along with preparing brief progress updates and a comprehensive annual report summarizing achievements and future opportunities. The post-doctoral associate will also collaborate with OceanX Education to integrate reef-monitoring activities with educational programming, especially those targeting Malaysian and Southeast Asian youth, educators and local communities. As a full member of the Burt Lab the candiate will contribute to ongoing coral reef research efforts, including experimental design, field surveys, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, as well as participating in lab meetings, seminars, project planning sessions, and broader activities. The candidate will manage a modest annual research budget supporting conference travel, analysis, and professional development. Applicants must have a PhD in Marine Biology, Marine Science, Coral Reef Ecology, or a closely related field, along with SCUBA diving certification at the Advanced Open Water level or higher. The must have demonstrated experience leading coral reef monitoring programs in southeast Asia, ideally in Malaysia, and a proven ability to communicate scientific information across diverse audiences. A minimum of one year of post-PhD research experience, a track record of lead-author publications, experience in training or capacity-building, and experience in engaging regional partners or government agencies are required. Fluency in English is essential, and fluency in Malay/Bahasa Melayu is a strong asset. Perferred qualifications include PADI instructor-level certification, formal training in monitoring protocols, data-platform or GIS experience, and familiarity with applied science frameworks such as the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) or the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems. If you have any questions, please email Kelly Bradham at Kelly.bradham@nyu.edu. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. About NYU Abu Dhabi https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. 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Salary

Competitive

Posted

9 Mar 2026

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