Penn State Altoona
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Penn State Altoona is a commonwealth campus of The Pennsylvania State University, and it is located in Logan Township just outside of Altoona.
It is one of four full-fledged four-year institutions in the Commonwealth Campus network. While students can complete all four years at Penn State Altoona, students are also able to transfer to another Penn State location.
Some of the most popular courses on offer at the campus are: criminal justice, nursing, political science, psychology, security and risk analysis and integrative arts.
Penn State Altoona offers students the chance to undertake internships, research programmes and study abroad programmes alongside their education to advance their skills and prepare them for the professional world.
There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved with clubs and organisations on campus, with over 75 on offer. This number includes five fraternities, and two sororities, alongside clubs like the Black Student Union, Christian Student Fellowship, and Psychology Club.
Alongside, there are also many planned events open for students to attend where speakers and musicians visit the university.
On campus housing is available for students during the academic year, which offer students easy access to campus and facilities such as desks, cable TV, a small microwave/refrigerator/freezer and a TV lounge to relax in.
Sports teams – nicknamed the Nittany Lions – at Penn State–Altoona participate as members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III and the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC). Sports on offer include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, swimming & diving, soccer, tennis, volleyball, bowling, and swimming & diving.
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Teach into one of only seven university audiology programs in Australia. Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis. Base salary range: Level B, $118,150– $139,812 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation. About the area The School of Human Sciences is a large multi-disciplinary entity with research and teaching focused on better understanding of what it is to be human, our structure, function, development, genetics, adaptation, performance, and evolution. The School is ranked in the world’s top 30 universities for Anatomy and Physiology, and Exercise and Sports Science. Programs offered through the School include majors in Anatomy and Human Biology, Exercise and Health, Neuroscience, Physiology, and Sports Science. Teaching responsibilities extend further into the major of Medical Science. The School manages a very productive research program, supervising Honours, Masters and PhD students. 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Discounted health insurance. Employee Assistance Program. About the University The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university. Learn more about us. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process. If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.
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Research Fellow, School of Computing
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The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Fixed term (up to 3 years) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER_Level B_Research Fellow_SOCO_CSS_2026.pdf Opportunity to work on a high-impact Defence-funded research project under the ASCA Emerging and Disruptive Technologies program. Develop cutting-edge AI planning and orchestration technologies for real-world logistics and decision support. Collaborate with leading experts in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at ANU and Defence stakeholders. About the opportunity This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop cutting-edge AI planning and orchestration technologies for Defence logistics, integrating multi-modal agentic AI systems and automated reasoning. 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About the College As one of the great universities of the world, ANU is driven by a culture of excellence in everything we do. Our lived experience is increasingly one of large-scale systems of people, whose actions and interactions are influenced by our digital, physical and biological environment. The ANU College of Systems and Society (CSS) hosts many of the key disciplines necessary to help us design, build, regulate and secure the future. CSS brings together expertise in social, technical, computational, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach to systems design and build new national capabilities in data-driven policy and business development. The work we do in the College is to strengthen our national mission and meet our unique responsibilities as Australia’s national university. 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We span traditional and modern thinking, connecting decades of computer science methodologies with modern data and computational science. Our mission is motivated by the need to design, drive and sustain strategic activities via five broad focus areas: Computing Foundations, Computational Science, Intelligent Systems, Data Science and Analytics, and the Software Innovation Institute. Be part of an innovative and forward-looking intellectual agenda, built on a diverse, inclusive culture. To enquire about this role, please contact Associate Professor Charles Gretton, T +61 2 6125 4001, E: charles.gretton@anu.edu.au. Our commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and particularly welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, it is practice in the ANU College of Systems & Society to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break, had career disruptions or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of the higher education sector. We support applicants who require flexible arrangements in their work environments or patterns. If your experience looks a little different to what we’ve described, but you’re passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application. What we offer The ANU provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. We also offer generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, staff and family tuition fee discounts, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources How to apply Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents: A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a full publication list and 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. A 1-page statement addressing the selection criteria. A 1–2-page statement outlining your approach to coursework education and student project supervision. A 1–2-page statement outlining your research objectives for the next 3 years if appointment Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country, the ability to obtain a security clearance and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)
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$121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% super
Posted
20 Jan 2026