St Lawrence University

Location: Pan Wales Up to 12 days per year, unsalaried with travel and subsistence costs reimbursed The Welsh Government is seeking 4 members for the Board of the Education Workforce Council (the Council). The Council is the independent professional regulator for the education workforce in Wales. With around 90,000 registrants, it is Wales’ largest regulatory body and has the widest register of education practitioners in the world. As a member of the Council, you will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the EWC. You will bring independent judgement to bear on the Council’s performance to ensure its compliance and governance. The Welsh Government believes public bodies should have members who reflect Welsh society - people from all walks of life - to help them understand people's needs and make better decisions. This is why the Welsh Government is encouraging a wide and diverse range of individuals to apply for appointments to public bodies. Applications are particularly welcome from all under-represented groups including women, people under 30 years of age, people from ethnic minority communities, disabled people and the LGBT+ community. The principles of fair and open competition will apply, and appointments will be made on merit. The Welsh Government is a bilingual organisation and acknowledges the importance of developing and growing bilingual capabilities in public appointments in Wales. Therefore, Welsh language skills are desirable for the posts. We welcome applications which demonstrate the capability to work in both Welsh and English. The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 February 2026 at 16:00.  Applications received after this will not be considered unless you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. It is expected that interviews will be held in the week commencing 09 March 2026. For further details and to apply go to https://gov.wales/public-appointments or for queries contact by email publicappointments@gov.wales

Full time, fixed term until 31st March 2027 (possibility of extension depending on funding). Located on the Camperdown campus Opportunity to play a key role in quantum innovation by building a connected startup community Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 (HEO7) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Are you passionate about building high-growth startups in deep tech? Quantum Australia is seeking a Community Manager to support our flagship Accelerator and Pre-Accelerator programs. Quantum Australia is building the future of quantum technology. We connect researchers, entrepreneurs, industry, and investors to transform groundbreaking ideas into scalable ventures. As Community Manager, you will lead initiatives to build and grow a vibrant entrepreneurial community, supporting researchers and startups in the quantum technology space. You'll manage the Investor Committee, coordinate program activities, and ensure a thriving, collaborative environment that accelerates quantum innovation. Your key responsibilities will be to: build strong relationships with startups, mentors, research institutions, industry partners, and investors lead community engagement through digital platforms and networking events support the delivery of online national events, workshops, and networking that create real impact monitor startup progress and engagement, and provide guidance to overcome challenges oversee program budgets and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. drive the end-to-end coordination of the Investor Committee by streamlining communication, and ensuring decisions are timely, transparent, and aligned with program goals. About you experience engaging with investors and fostering strong professional relationship tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience experience managing complex projects or multiple work streams within tight deadlines a background in startup programs, innovation ecosystems, or community-building initiatives strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills excellent planning, analysis, and communication capabilities proficiency in program coordination and reporting, including budget management. 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 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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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 into 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 Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.turle@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 Wednesday 28 January 2026 11:59 PM

About UM6P: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. A mechanism that enables it to consolidate Morocco's frontline position in these fields in a unique partnership based approach and boost skills training relevant to the future of Africa. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally. About ASARI: The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) launched by UM6P in Laayoune in 2020 within the Foum Eloued technopole project focuses on several research and development programs including biosaline agriculture, native species valorisation, camel value chain, water and renewable energy. The institute consists of a multidisciplinary team of agronomists, biochemists, molecular biologists, bioprocess specialists, animal scientist, etc to respond to regional challenges affecting marginal environments. Job Summary The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for research that studies the interactions between biologicals (microorganisms, microbial signals) and crop plants, in the context of developing suitable crop inoculants for African smallholder farmers. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, have an agricultural background, and have completed a Ph.D. in Soil Science, soil microbiology, Plant Science or related fields. The selected Postdoctoral Fellow will be familiar with state-of-the-art techniques used to understand soil microbiology and microbial-plant interactions. This individual will have in-depth knowledge of the microbial-plant interactions in realistic soil environments that experience drought, salinity and other constraints. Job Responsibilities Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Evaluate, interpret and synthesize experimental results from scientific literature; Conceive and design experimental approaches to study the scientific problem from the perspective of biological(s) that have potentially high value or high impact in the African context; Select analytical methods that are suitable for measuring the biological material and/or the delivery mechanism; Management and analysis of experimental data; Take the lead on writing of research reports and communicating the scientific results for conferences and scientific publications Participate in the training and supervision of visitors, interns, graduate students, undergraduate students, and volunteer workers as needed, and other research and innovation tasks as assigned. Data scheduling, collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. Supervise PhD and Master students as well as interns Project management including budget, materials, equipment, and staff Additional responsibilities will include: Research proposal writing for external funding Report writing for research project Manuscript writing and publication in referee journal. The candidate will also be expected to help maintain all field and laboratory equipment, order supplies as needed, and help maintain research plot records and. Responsibilities also involve frequent travelling to different experimental platforms, desert environments and farmer’s fields at national and international level Qualifications and Experience Essential Ph.D. in Soil Microbiology, Microbial-Plant Interactions or related fields. Background in agronomy, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, or related areas. Experience with data collection and analysis. Knowledgeable of procedures for assembling and analyzing genomic data and other datasets. Proficiency with graphical and statistical packages. Demonstrated ability to take the lead in planning experiments, conducting research and interpreting results. Superior communication skills, including a demonstrated record of presentations to professional organizations and publication in international peer-reviewed scientific journals. Experience and interest to mentor students and other personnel. Energetic, motivated, and proactive. Good publications record in refereed journals Fluency in written and spoken English. French and Arabic will be a plus Experience in working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to initiate, conduct, and publish research in a scientific manner and to obtain external grant funding Well-developed oral and written communication skills Desirable: Working knowledge of statistics and database management Additional language skills, Arabic and French are desirable Supervisory experience