Kansai Gaidai University

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an  University assistant predoctoral (Faculty of Law) 34 Faculty of Law Startdate: 01.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: permanent Reference no.: 5157 More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your new working environment: At the Institute for Civil Law (Univ.-Prof. Dr. Olaf Riss, LL.M.) a position as a university assistent (prae doc) is to be filled as soon as possible. The scope of employment is 30 hours/week. The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible. Interested Persons with a completed degree, above-average academic success, particularly in civil law and private law minor subjects, are invited to apply. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of Civil Law. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. You work on your dissertation and its completion. You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration. This is part of your personality: Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Law Above-average academic success, especially good knowledge of Austrian Civil Law Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods are beneficial Didactic competences / experience with e-learning IT user skills German proficiency at least at level C1 Excellent command of written and spoken English You should be a team player with high social skills What we offer: 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 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. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! It is that easy to apply: With your letter of application With your scientific curriculum vitae With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (if available) Master Degree / Diploma Degree certificates Via our  job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Olaf Riss olaf.riss@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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: 01/30/2026

About us  The appointee will provide academic leadership for the early-phase and experimental medicine trial portfolio in the King’s Clinical Trials Unit (KCTU), the UKCRC registered CTU within King’s College London and Partner Trusts in King’s Health Partners. KCTU supports trials in all disease areas with specialist strength in mental health, neuroscience, rheumatology, transplantation and ophthalmology. The KCTU Academic Director is Professor Richard Emsley. The appointee will support the Academic Director to promote and develop KCTU’s work in this area both within King’s and externally. On appointment you will be affiliated with the Department of Biostatistics and Health Informatics in the School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. About the role  The King’s Clinical Trials Unit (KCTU) is seeking to appoint a leading academic to the role of Professor of Early Phase Clinical Trial Statistics. This senior position provides an outstanding opportunity to lead and grow methodological and applied research in early phase clinical trials, particularly those involving novel therapies, biomarkers, and adaptive designs. You will join a world-class academic environment within King’s Clinical Trials Unit working with academics in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine. You will work collaboratively with clinical and translational researchers, trialists, statisticians, and industry partners to deliver high-quality, innovative early phase trials in priority health areas. You will support a portfolio of externally funded research, contribute to postgraduate teaching and supervision, and support the development of capacity in early phase methodology and implementation within the KCTU and more widely across King’s Health Partners. Provide academic leadership in early phase clinical trial statistics, including dose-finding, experimental medicine and proof-of-concept studies. Develop and an internationally recognised programme of methodological and applied research. Collaborate with clinicians and scientists to design, analyse, and report early phase trials across a range of clinical specialties. Contribute to the strategic direction and development of the King’s Clinical Trials Unit. Secure external funding from NIHR, MRC, UKRI, industry, and charitable sources. Supervise and mentor early career researchers and PhD students. Contribute to postgraduate education in clinical trials methodology. Promote best practices in statistical methods and regulatory-compliant trial design. The post is responsible to the King’s CTU Academic Director, Professor Richard Emsley. This is a part time post (0.2FTE, 7 hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract for 3 years from date of appointment. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD or equivalent in medical statistics, biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline. Proven track record of leading the statistical design and analysis of early phase clinical trials. Extensive publication record in peer-reviewed journals relevant to early phase methodology and applications. Demonstrable success in attracting significant external research funding. Experience supervising doctoral or postdoctoral researchers. Expertise in Bayesian and/or adaptive trial designs and dose-finding methodologies. Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with experience of working in interdisciplinary research settings. Understanding of the regulatory and operational aspects of early phase trials, including MHRA/EMA/ICH guidelines. Desirable criteria Experience working within or in collaboration with a UKCRC-registered Clinical Trials Unit. Engagement with national or international methodological networks (e.g., Trials Methodology Research Partnership, NIHR Statistics Group, PSI). Experience of methodological innovation in trials involving advanced therapies (e.g., ATMPs, immunotherapies, pharmacogenomics). 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 We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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 advert. 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: £82,208 - £101,781 per annum including London Weighting Allowance     Job ID: 135865 Close Date: 25-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Professor Richard Emsley     Contact Details: richard.emsley@kcl.ac.uk

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following posts: Part-time Lecturer Centre for English and Additional Languages (Post Ref.: 25/305) The Centre for English and Additional Languages (CEAL) offers a range of core and elective courses in addition to co-curricular language activities in order to enhance English language proficiency and critical thinking of students, as well as to provide language support to help students succeed in their academic studies. The Centre is looking for part-time Academic English Language Lecturers to teach Academic English language courses at the undergraduate level. Applicants should have: (i) experience in teaching English at the university level (preferably to students in Hong Kong); (ii) at least a master's degree in English Language and Literature or a relevant field (PhD preferred); (iii) an English language teaching certificate (preferred); (iv) preferred expertise and interests include: delivering a foundational core course that strengthens students’ English proficiency and the academic skills needed for success in an English-medium university; delivering a course that develops written synthesis of academic sources, critical evaluation of arguments, seminar discussion and debating skills, as well as creative and reflective practices essential at the tertiary level. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointments will be normally made on contract basis. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicant's consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.