Prefectural University of Kumamoto

The African Genome Center (AGC) is seeking to appoint an open-rank faculty member specializing in Population Genomics. This position focuses on investigating genetic variation within and among populations to understand genetic diversity, evolutionary processes, and population dynamics that shape the genomic composition of species. Applicants should demonstrate strong expertise in analyzing population-level genomic data, enabling insights into the distribution and frequency of genetic variation, as well as the ecological, evolutionary, and demographic factors influencing population structure. The successful candidate is expected to have an outstanding publication record in population genomics or closely related fields. In addition, candidates should demonstrate a proactive approach to developing an independent research program, strong collaborative skills, and evidence of interdisciplinary research engagement. This position is embedded within a highly interdisciplinary research environment and offers opportunities to interact with researchers across diverse domains, including genome editing, natural product chemistry, microbial engineering, agricultural and environmental biotechnology, metabolic engineering, and microbiology, among others. Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate include: Supervising graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in population genomics, molecular genetics, and evolutionary biology. Developing and leading collaborative research initiatives in population genomics, with a particular focus on African species. Contributing to institutional research activities, academic programs, and broader scientific and training initiatives. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following requirements: A PhD in population genomics, molecular genetics, evolutionary biology, or a closely related field. Postdoctoral research experience is highly preferred. Demonstrated expertise in population genomics, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and funded or competitive research projects. Strong oral and written communication skills suitable for diverse academic and non-academic audiences. A demonstrated commitment to excellence in research and graduate training. Application Procedure Interested candidates should submit the following documents via (SuccessFactors link): A cover letter Curriculum vitae A statement of research and teaching interests Contact information for three references For more information, please visit the AGC website: http://agc.um6p.ma or contact: Prof. Mohamed Hijri (Mohamed.hijri@um6p.ma) About the African Genome Center The African Genome Center (AGC) is a research-driven institution organized around four major research axes: Biodiversity Genomics; OMICS and Metabolic Engineering; Genome Editing; and Natural Product Chemistry and Metabolomics. AGC hosts an advanced genomics platform, together with CoreLabs that house state-of-the-art equipment spanning biosciences, analytical chemistry, and materials science. These facilities position AGC as a central hub for genome biology research and training in Morocco and across Africa. AGC brings together an international and multicultural scientific community with a mission to democratize genomics research on the African continent through both fundamental and applied research addressing key challenges in agriculture, conservation, environmental sustainability, food security, and human health. The Center is also strongly committed to technology transfer and to the training of highly qualified scientists and professionals

About us  The Department of Physics and NMES Faculty Office are looking to recruit 2 full-time Business Operations Manager who will be responsible for the operational management and successful delivery of services underpinning the business functions of the orgnisation, which includes finance, procurement, auditing, HR, space, health and safety and other general projects About the role  The Business Operations Manager works as part of a team to ensure consistent management and delivery of departmental operations by providing high quality and effective administrative support, in accordance with university and Faculty priorities, timelines and policies. Providing leadership and line management to the Operations Team, you will be responsible for allocating staff resource to ensure consistent and effective service delivery. You will lead and enable the team to provide a high level of customer support to relevant stakeholders. The role holder will actively contribute to and help the delivery of the faculty’s business function. They will role model a culture of professionalism with a focus on providing responsive and timely customer service. The role holder will also share and develop best practice solutions with colleagues and coordinate the promotion of new ideas for better and more effective and efficient delivery of services. These are currently hybrid roles and role holders will spend part of their working week on campus and part of the week working remotely. 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 Substantial experience of office administration, operational delivery, and managing operational teams to provide an efficient and effective service. Experience of coordinating budgetary and financial processes with strong numeracy and data analysis skills Experience of supporting HR operations, including coordinating recruitment activity Ability to work both independently and as part of multiple teams  Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities in a busy, pressured work environment.  Experience of service improvement with a proactive, methodical, flexible approach to work and strong attention to detail Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with a high standard of English, with the ability to learn quickly, and comprehend and disseminate complex information. Experience of utilising the use of tools such as the Microsoft Power Platform to improve processes, workflows, data storage, and retrieval to improve operational efficiency. Desirable criteria Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience Experience of committee administration and management Experience of working in a higher education or similar environment Experience of current health and safety legislation for an office environment 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 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. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £52,514 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 135785 Close Date: 02-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Samuel Gibbs Contact Details: Samuel.gibbs@kcl.ac.uk

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an University Assistant postdoctoral 37 Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics Startdate: 01.02.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: permanent Reference no.: 5171 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together! Your personal sphere of play: As a university assistant Postdoc (40 hours), you will support the Institute for Statistics and Operations Research in the areas of research, teaching, and administration. For more information on the institute's research areas, please visit https://isor.univie.ac.at/research/. Ideally, your research interests should match or overlap with those of an existing working group at the institute. Your future tasks: You will publish your research results in internationally renowned journals and at relevant conferences and workshops. In teaching, you will offer courses in the bachelor's and master's programs in statistics as well as service courses for other programs at the faculty. The language of instruction is primarily German, especially in the bachelor's programs. You need a completed doctoral/PhD degree for this position. The contract can start on February 1, 2026, and is negotiable. The term of employment is 4 years from the start of the contract. This is part of your personality: Completed doctoral/PhD degree in the relevant field Outstanding dissertation Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media Experience in research management  Didactic skills / experience in e-learning IT skills  Excellent knowledge of English (C1) /  Team player and high social/communicative skills What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 4 years / 48 months increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent With your list of publications With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.) Doctoral Degree Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Hannes Leeb hannes.leeb@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection   ​Application deadline: 01/25/2026 Post Doc