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Aston University is seeking an outstanding Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive to provide ambitious leadership through the University’s next phase of delivery, growth and global impact. With a proud heritage as the UK’s first College of Advanced Technology in 1956, Aston became a distinctive, values-led university in 1966.  Asto has a powerful mission: to transform lives through education, research and innovation that delivers real-world impact. Renowned for employability, applied learning, business engagement and social mobility, Aston today stands on a strong platform following a period of significant progress and transformation. The University is organised across three Colleges: Business and Social Sciences, home to our Triple-Accredited Business School; Engineering and Physical Sciences; and Health and Life Sciences, including our growing Medical School.  These are complemented by the growing Aston Online and Aston Professional offers, all with a strong focus on applied, industry-relevant education and research. Aston’s academic model is deliberately practical, outward-facing and aligned to the needs of students, employers and society. Aston is also extending its reach through a developing network of global academic hubs, including Aston University London, and internationally in locations such as Egypt and Dubai, alongside wider partnerships across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. These hubs reflect Aston’s strategic focus on growth, diversification and global engagement, and provide platforms for high-quality education, industry collaboration and international partnerships. Following a period of decisive leadership, Aston now seeks a Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive who can build on this momentum. You will lead the continued delivery and evolution of the Aston 2030 Strategy, which is designed to deliver a step change in the University’s global reach, reputation and impact across the breadth of its activity. You will bring the experience, judgment and dynamic leadership required to translate this ambition into measurable success. Leading confidently in a changing and competitive UK and global higher education environment, you will sustain momentum while exercising the ability to prioritise, sequence and reshape activity to ensure focus, resilience and long-term sustainability. This is a role that calls for strategic clarity, sound judgment and the ability to balance ambition with disciplined execution. You will bring credible academic leadership and a strong commitment to educational excellence, equitable opportunity and outstanding student outcomes. You will champion applied, impactful research and innovation, strengthen links with industry and employers, and ensure Aston’s graduates are digitally fluent, workplace-ready and equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing technological and societal landscape. Aston already works with leading organisations such as Capgemini, Microsoft and a wide range of regional, national and international partners, and you will build on these relationships to further enhance impact and opportunity. As Aston’s principal ambassador, you will build and deepen influential relationships with business, government, healthcare partners, civic leaders and benefactors. You will represent Aston with confidence and authenticity, strengthening its profile and reputation locally, nationally and internationally. Central to the role is a visible commitment to Birmingham and the West Midlands, including Aston’s role within the Birmingham Innovation Quarter and wider civic and economic partnerships, alongside an ambition to extend the University’s global presence and influence. We are seeking a leader with gravitas and integrity, and the ambition and emotional intelligence to inspire confidence, bring people with them and lead effectively through change. You will combine academic credibility with commercial acumen, strategic insight with collaborative leadership, and a strong sense of purpose with an inclusive, empowering approach. This is a rare opportunity to lead an ambitious, entrepreneurial and socially committed university that makes opportunity real, locally and globally. If you share Aston’s values and have the vision and capability to lead it forward, we would be delighted to hear from you. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 16th February, Final Panel TBC Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to the University, and an executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley in addition to the public advertisement. Further information is available here: Aston University - Vice Chancellor | AQ A full CV. A cover letter (maximum of three pages) outlining your vision for Aston, your motivations for the role and how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification. Please include details of two referees in either your CV or covering letter, though please note that we will not approach your referees without your prior consent and only should you be shortlisted. Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact: Carolyn Coates at carolyn.coates@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7825 871 944 Kiersten Avery at kiersten.avery@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7510 384 735 Ed Pritchard at ed.pritchard@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7980 817 927

Role type: Full Time; Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Science Department/ School: School of Biosciences Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super Support plant genetics research, teaching quantitative genetics, and working with people in universities and industry. Apply now to join our genetics programme and make a lasting impact on plant science and crop production. Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. To address the underrepresentation of women in our School's genetics program and pursuant to a special measure under Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC), this position is only open to female-identifying candidates. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity The School of BioSciences is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative academic colleague with expertise in genetics/genomics/ and/or epigenetics. We are looking for applications with expertise in plant genetics and experience working in both the academic and industry sectors, and a research program that incorporates both fundamental questions about the evolutionary genetics of plants and applied questions that involve using plant genetics to improve crop production. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience working on the genetics of barley and/or sorghum. Applicants should have strong quantitative skills as the teaching component of this position will require teaching quantitative genetics at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Your responsibilities will include: Undertake internationally competitive independent research, resulting in research outputs that include but are not limited to peer-reviewed publications, patents, license agreements, government reports, and research or scholarship of learning materials. Actively contribute to teaching, including the development and delivery of taught materials, marking, and coordination of subjects.In the capacity of subject (the University of Melbourne word for courses) coordinators, you will be expected to manage academic colleagues to successfully develop and deliver curricula. Actively participate at School and/or Faculty meetings and play a leadership role in planning activities or committee work to support capacity building and strategic planning in the School. Participate in the supervision of your research team members as well as more junior academics in the School as directed by the Head of School. As a supervisor, you will be expected to positively engage in learning and career development for yourself (as a supervisor) and those you supervise and work with. You may be a great fit if: You are a passionate and collaborative academic with expertise in plant genetics/genomics. You may also: PhD in genetics, evolutionary biology or another relevant field of biology. Strong evidence of high performance in a postdoctoral research role Demonstrated record of industry experience within the Biotechnology field Excellent track record, relative to opportunity, in conducting research and publishing in top peer-reviewed academic journals Experience teaching as a teaching assistant/demonstrator/tutor of any genetics and/or quantitative biology subjects at the tertiary level Track record of successfully mentoring postgraduate research students as a co-supervisor or recognised mentor Obtained research funding through competitive student or early career researcher (ECR) schemes from internal university sources or small external funding programs. A track record of conducting collaborative research with researchers from multiple research teams, either across different units in your home university or at other universities. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team - School of Biosciences The School of Biosciences is the home to over 60 research groups, 5 Research Centres, 160 academic staff and 240 Research Higher Degree students. Research in the School covers a wide range of topics from discovery to biotechnology with strengths in ecology and evolution, marine biology, microbial biology, genetics and genomics, animal behaviour, biosecurity and pest management, reproductive biology, systems biology, biological pollution and botany. The school is the home to the University of Melbourne's first year biology program which serves 2500+ students each year feeding into a wide range of majors in the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Environmental Science. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page. Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost. Join Us and unlock your career potential! If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs. For recruitment queries, email Anna Gradoboeva hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description. Applications close: 19 February 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-004915 Lecturer in Plant Evolutionary Genetics_PD.pdf

Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position for a contract starting in March 2026 and ending in December 2027 (22 months). The position is open at the Department of Microbiology located in Viikki campus in Helsinki, Finland. Position description The successful candidate will work within the research project “From Clay to Code: Investigating Microbial Evolution in Response to Human Influence” funded by the Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences (HiLIFE). The project aims to establish a scientific foundation for investigating viable ancient bacteria recovered from archaeological ceramics to determine the evolutionary trajectories and adaptation mechanisms of the isolated bacteria under anthropogenic influences. Advances in ancient DNA techniques have substantially increased our understanding of past human populations, other animals as well as on ecology and evolution of microbial diseases. However, dormant forms of microbes that can persist for extremely long periods of time in the right conditions, may also act as windows to the past. In this work we will compare ancient and modern bacteria with various methods. By integrating the findings with archaeological knowledge, the goal is to elucidate bacterial genetic evolution that was shaped by human influence and make predictions to the future. The work provides the possibility to develop skills in microbiology, data analysis, bioinformatics and molecular dating methods in an international and multidisciplinary setting and gain a competitive academic CV. The Postdoctoral Researcher is expected to: Advance the research project together with the team Participate in future funding application preparations for the project The work may also include teaching duties (10-20 % of annual working time). Requirements and eligibility criteria  The appointee shall hold a doctoral degree in microbiology or bioinformatics (or a related field) and have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work. The degree requirement (doctoral degree) must be met by the beginning of the employment. Other requirements are a good computational background (basic knowledge of R, Python or Bash programming languages) as well as experience in analysing sequencing data with cluster computing environments. Experience with molecular dating methods and nanopore sequencing is considered an advantage. Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are expected. Salary and benefits The salary is defined in accordance with the University’s salary system for teaching and research personnel. The Postdoctoral Researcher’s salary is based on level 5 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee shall be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The starting salary of the Postdoctoral Researcher will c. 3600 euros/month, depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care, well-equipped sports facilities, and vast opportunities for professional development. Finland is a member of the EU, has high-quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the happiest country in the world. Finland and the Helsinki region possess top expertise in sciences in terms of a vibrant talent pool, leading research, strong support services, and functioning collaboration networks. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is essential to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our university. How to apply Please submit your application, which includes the following documents in English. A motivation letter describing why you are interested in this position and how you are qualified (max. 1 page) A curriculum vitae including a list of publications Names and contact information of two referees, who are willing to provide reference letters upon request (optional). External applicants, please submit your application through the University of Helsinki’s recruitment system via the Apply Now button. Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username, and a valid employment/grant/visitor contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the Employee login button. We are eager to fill this position as soon as possible and therefore encourage early applications. However, the absolute deadline for submitting applications is February 2, 2026 (at 23:59 UTC +3). More information? For project and position questions, please contact University lecturer, Antti Karkman, antti.karkman@helsinki.fi University researcher, Johanna Muurinen, johanna.muurinen@helsinki.fi For more information on the research group’s publications and the project, see https://researchportal.helsinki.fi/en/persons/antti-karkman/ https://researchportal.helsinki.fi/en/persons/johanna-muurinen/ If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact HR Services (hr-mm(at)helsinki.fi). WHY FINLAND AND HELSINKI Why Finland is a great place to live and work: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-finland 10 reasons to work in Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-helsinki Support for international staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome International House Helsinki: https://ihhelsinki.fi  Welcome to Helsinki: https://welcome.hel.fi/ A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers