Hiroshima Cosmopolitan University

The University of Hong Kong (HKU), a leading research-led comprehensive university in Asia, seeks distinguished and visionary leaders to join its senior management team as Vice-Presidents and Pro-Vice-Chancellors, each bringing expertise in strategic areas to advance the University’s mission of excellence in research, teaching, innovation, sustainable growth, community impact and global engagement. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a world-class institution strategically positioned in a vibrant and cosmopolitan environment, a bridge between East and West. The University Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong has attained its pre-eminence as a research-led comprehensive university through upholding the highest international standards of excellence in its research pursuits, scholarship, teaching and learning, and service to the community. The University is consistently ranked amongst the world’s top universities: 11th in QS World University Rankings 2026, 1st in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and 33rd in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. In recent years, the University was ranked multiple times as the most international University in the world. Home to ten disciplinary Faculties (Architecture, Arts, Business and Economics, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Sciences), the University is committed to fostering interdisciplinary exchange with an outlook for transformative breakthroughs, innovations and global impact. There are 42,330 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 97 countries, and more than 9,600 academic, academic-related and administrative staff. The University has embarked on a number of ambitious infrastructure and facilities projects for future expansion in the Northern Metropolis, Beijing, Shanghai and Europe. The Positions The Vice-Presidents and Pro-Vice-Chancellors will be key members of the Senior Management Team shaping university strategy and policy. The successful candidates will provide executive leadership to a major portfolio, driving key initiatives that enhance our academic stature, research and teaching excellence, community engagement, internationalization, as well as transformation and sustainability. We are seeking candidates for various portfolios. The appointments will be for a five-year term, subject to renewal and the positions are accorded the status of University Officers.  Please scan the below QR code or click here for details of the positions including key responsibilities, qualifications and experience required, and the application procedure. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.  

Bournemouth University is entering an exciting new chapter. With a bold and distinctive BU2035 strategy and a clear vision for the future, we are redefining what it means to be a future-focused, globally connected institution. Our ambition is to provide learning and skills for a digital future, prepare graduates for a rapidly changing world, and create increased impact regionally and internationally while driving economic growth. To help us deliver this transformation, we are now seeking to recruit an exceptional leader to join the University Executive Team as Chief People Officer (CPO). Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor, you will play a central role in shaping the culture and capability of the university at a time of significant change. You will lead the evolution of our people strategy, ensuring that our HR function is modern, responsive, and aligned to the needs of a dynamic organisation. Working collaboratively across the institution, you will help embed frameworks that support performance and development, foster engagement, and create an environment where colleagues can thrive. You will bring senior HR leadership experience in complex and comparable organisations, a track record of delivering cultural change, and strong operational capability. You will be able to evidence creating a high impact, customer-focussed, HR function that supports change and delivers continual improvement across a broad range of stakeholders. A proven ability to enhance staff engagement and deliver high-quality, value-for-money outcomes will also be vital. This is a unique moment to join a university on the rise under new leadership. Bournemouth combines the energy of a thriving coastal town with the ambition of an institution investing heavily in innovation. We have recently secured major funding for the South West’s only Cyber Security and AI Centre and are driving forward plans to strengthen our position regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our BU2035 strategy sets out a future focused on digital excellence, entrepreneurial growth, and partnerships that connect our students and research with industry. If you have the skills and experience we seek, and share our vision, passion and values, we would be keen to hear from you. For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit www.odgers.com/95090 Closing date: Friday 20 February 2026

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. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an University assistant predoctoral 59 Centre for Sport Science and University Sports Startdate: 02.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: permanent Reference no.: 5068 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics are engaged in curiosity-driven research and teaching aimed at advancing our understanding of the world. If this resonates with you, we invite you to become part of our dynamic and collaborative research environment. The Centre for Sport Science and University Sports (CSU) is one of the 20 faculties and centers of the University of Vienna and is located in Vienna’s 15th district, Auf der Schmelz. It comprises the Department of Sport and Human Movement Science as the scientific unit, and the University Sports Institute (USI), the central institution for university sports in Vienna. The CSU is committed to high-level research and is well connected at both national and international levels. Its research activities are structured around two main focus areas: “Lifelong Health Promotion and Education” and “Human Performance”. Researchers at the CSU publish in leading international journals in sport and exercise science and are actively involved in a wide range of nationally and internationally funded research projects and research platforms. In addition to its research activities, the CSU is strongly engaged in professional education and continuing training. Through the University Sports Institute (USI), which offers more than 200 sports and exercise courses, the CSU provides a broad practice-oriented environment that supports the transfer of training-scientific knowledge into applied teaching, education, and lifelong physical activity. The position is assigned to the working group of Training Science under the supervision of Dr. Robert Csapo. It offers the opportunity to conduct research and contribute to teaching within an internationally networked research environment, while systematically developing an independent research profile in the field of Training Science. Your personal sphere of influence: Our research group at the Department of Sport and Movement Science focuses on skeletal muscle health across the lifespan, with a particular emphasis on aging and metabolic disorders. We offer a PhD (PraeDoc) position in an intellectually stimulating research environment with excellent methodological infrastructure and a collaborative working atmosphere. The successful candidate will work on the role of body composition, with a specific focus on visceral adipose tissue, in modulating the responsiveness to resistance training and potential mechanisms of anabolic resistance. Central research themes include the interaction between diet and body composition, as well as mechanistic pathways linking adiposity to skeletal muscle trainability, such as inflammation, insulin resistance, and oxidative stress. A key objective of this position is the development and refinement of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)–based techniques to assess skeletal muscle mitochondrial function in vivo. Complementary methodologies include musculoskeletal ultrasound, various forms of dynamometry, and laboratory-based assessments of aerobic capacity using spiroergometry. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the field of Training Science (Head of working group: Dr. Robert Csapo). We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 6 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. You contribute to publications and scientific articles. You participate in coordinating and managing academic events. Project application and (external) fundraising. Examination activities. You support students. You participate in evaluation activities and in quality assurance. You participate in administration of the department. This is part of your personality: Completed Master's degree or Diploma in Sport Science, Exercise Science, Human Movement Science, Kinesiology or a closely related discipline. A strong interest in biomedical research on training-induced morphological, functional, and physiological adaptations of skeletal muscle in the context of physical training, ageing, and/or metabolic disorders is expected. Professional competence in the field of Sport Science / Training Science. Experience with dynamometry, spiroergometry, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and the planning and supervision of exercise and resistance training interventions is considered an asset. Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods (e.g.) Very good command of written and spoken English (B2 level), furthermore good command of German (B1 level) IT user skills: e.g. MS Office, JASP, R, Python, MATLAB,... 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. Work-life balance: Flexible working hours are possible, taking into account the requirements of research, teaching, and supervision. Options for remote work may be available depending on task-related needs. 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 all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. It is that easy to apply: Please submit your application via our online job portal using the "Apply now" button. The application should include the following documents: A scientific curriculum vitae and a brief letter of motivation A summary of research interests and initial ideas for a prospective doctoral project (max. 3 pages) Copies of the Master's degree or Dilpoma certificate If you have any questions, please contact: Robert Csapo robert.csapo@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: 02/06/2026 Prae Doc