Université Catholique de Louvain

12 months fixed term | Full-Time Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $100,233 - $110,954 p.a. Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role The Team Leader - Student Advocacy & Welfare is a student-focused role, dedicated to ensuring students are supported, informed, and empowered throughout their University journey.  The incumbent is responsible for providing line management, supervision and ongoing development of the Student Advocacy and Welfare Team, ensuring effective and timely services are provided to students, in line with the Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) Constitution and key University student-centred objectives. In addition, Team Leader - Student Advocacy & Welfare provides independent and confidential advocacy and welfare services to students including the administration of student loans, grants and emergency financial assistance and advice, along with support and advocacy on a range of matters relating, but not limited, to the University’s student related policies and procedures. About You We are seeking a supportive and solutions-focused professional with experience in advocacy or student services or a related human services field. You communicate clearly, understand policy and procedures, and provide high-quality advice with empathy and care. With exemplary organisational skills, you are proactive, able to manage competing priorities effectively, and thrive working in a collaborative team environment. You will also demonstrate: Experience in providing leadership and supervision to staff including developing an effective team, establishing practices and guidelines, monitoring workflow, setting priorities and ensuring quality service provision Well-developed to high level negotiation skills, including ability to listen, articulate a position, and exercise judgement and problem-solving skills at a significant to high level. Familiarity with a university environment, relevant University policies, Commonwealth legislation and Commonwealth student income support programs. To learn more about key responsibilities and capabilities, please view the Position Description About Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) FUSA represents the rights and interests of Flinders University students. We are governed by an elected Student Council which directs the priorities of FUSA each year with the support of dedicated staff. We provide a welcoming and lively student experience that focuses on campus culture, giving support to students in need, and facilitating opportunities for students to be a part of the wider University community.  Our services include; supporting student representation across university colleges, a wide range of events and activities for students, administration of a large clubs program, student media, financial counselling, and advocacy on behalf of students regarding academic difficulties. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?     17% Superannuation + salary packaging options   Flexible working arrangements   Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative  Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers    We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.   Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).   Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.  In addition, it is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). How to Apply and Information You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below four Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description A relevant tertiary degree and experience in either advocacy, welfare, or other similar human service/student services roles. Previous experience in providing leadership and supervision to staff including developing an effective team, establishing practices and guidelines, monitoring workflow, setting priorities and ensuring quality service provision. Proven, well-developed negotiation skills, including ability to listen, articulate a position, exercise sound judgement and utilise strong problem-solving skills. Familiarity with a university environment, relevant University policies, Commonwealth legislation and Commonwealth student income support programs For more information regarding this position, please contact Ben Smith. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 26 Jan 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

About Us We seek to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunology to join the lab of Professor Patricia Barral. The post will be based at the Centre for Inflammation Biology and Cancer Immunology (CIBCI), School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences, on the King’s College London Guy’s Campus. The Barral lab has strong expertise in Immunology and aims to understand how immune cells adapt to their environment and how in turn their influence health and disease. The successful candidate will combine preclinical models and patient-derived samples to explore the metabolic regulation of macrophages in the context of breast cancer. We foster an inclusive and interdisciplinary culture, providing access to state-of-the-art facilities, training opportunities, and a great network of collaborators. We are committed to support career development and encourage innovative thinking to tackle major challenges in Immunology. About the role We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunology to join our research team. The successful candidate will work on an exciting project exploring how lipid metabolism shapes immune cell identity and function. This role offers the opportunity to apply cutting-edge techniques, to address fundamental questions in immunology. You will design and conduct experiments, analyse complex datasets, and contribute to high-impact publications in a collaborative and supportive environment. This project aims to combine preclinical models and patient-derived samples to explore the metabolic regulation of macrophages in the context of breast cancer. As part of the project, you will develop sophisticated ex vivo and in vivo approaches to identify lipid metabolic pathways controlling macrophage functions and how these in turn regulate breast cancer progression and response to treatment. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31st March 2029. Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD in Biological/Biomedical sciences * Evidence of excellent research productivity - primary author in scientific publications and conference presentations Laboratory-based experience in cellular and molecular Immunology techniques including cell culture, purification of primary cells, flow-cytometry, qPCR, ELISA, etc Experience in in-vivo animal models of disease and/or transgenic/KO related work Excellent communication and organizational skills- ability to communicate complex scientific concepts Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience with data analysis and interpretation Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical challenges  * Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.  Desirable criteria Experience working with human/patient-derived tissues Knowledge of bioinformatics or computational analysis Evidence of successful collaboration in multidisciplinary projects 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. Interviews are due to be held on Feb/March. This post is subject to Occupational Health clearances. Grade and Salary: £45,031 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 135405 Close Date: 02-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Patricia Barral Catoira Contact Details: Patricia.barral@kcl.ac.uk

Department: School of Nursing Vacancy ID: 039443 Closing Date: 02-Feb-2026 The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking a Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician to join the new School of Nursing. Applications are invited from those who have considerable experience of working in a similar capacity in healthcare, education or similar contexts. The successful applicant will be expected to support staff and students and work as a core member of the School of Nursing team to facilitate the provision of clinical skills and simulation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Furthermore, the successful applicant will play a lead role in the ongoing development of the clinical skills and simulation ecosystem in the School. The post holder will be responsible for preparing equipment and clinical skills laboratories for simulation education, regularly liaising with service users and staff to meet their training and teaching needs. The successful applicant must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and confident interaction with all levels of staff and students. Additionally, computer literacy and experience in using and maintaining relevant health/medical equipment are essential. The Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician will report to the Head of School. Salary Senior Technical Officer (2025): €61,697 – €74,156 p.a. (8 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Monday the 2nd of February 2026. Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University