Comillas Pontifical University

Join Our Team at the 'University of Southampton’s' - Early Years Centre Creating calm, curiosity-filled spaces where children, and practitioners, truly thrive. We are excited to invite passionate and motivated Early Years Practitioners to join our dedicated team. This is a role for someone who brings commitment, flexibility, and a genuine desire to nurture young children through the earliest and most important stage of their development. About the Role: As an Early Years Practitioner at our Centre, you will play a key part in providing high-quality care and education, supporting children across every stage of their early learning journey. You’ll help to create a calm, tranquil environment where children and staff feel safe, secure, and content in a place where families instantly feel welcomed and reassured. Our approach is deeply reflective and child-centred. Together, we always ask “why?”, ensuring that every interaction, resource, and environment we offer has purpose and meaning. We focus on open-ended opportunities and children’s individual interests, extending their play through thoughtful modelling, communication, and encouragement. We believe children learn best when they are happy, relaxed, and having fun. By nurturing their natural curiosity, we help them build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. What We’re Looking For: We want practitioners who are proud of the care they provide and individuals who bring compassion, kindness, and creativity to their work every day. Our team is united, supportive, and committed to creating a setting where children, families, and staff alike can express their curiosity, individuality, and nurturing personalities. Applicants must have one of the following qualifications (or equivalent): NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education CACHE Diploma NNEB A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is required. For more information: We’d love to hear from you. For an informal discussion with a member of our management team, call (023) 8059 3465 or email your CV to eycentre@soton.ac.uk Become part of a centre where your passion is valued, your ideas matter, and your work truly makes a difference every single day.

Job Purpose: The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralized pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. They form the talent pool which brings a much-needed industry perspective to student learning. They facilitate applied learning and applied research in SIT, complementing the academic expertise of the faculty to bring industry practices and applications into the curriculum. Professional Officers leverage on their industry experiences to create authentic learning environments, where discovery and innovation take place. They act as coaches and mentors to students during practical learning activities such as laboratory sessions, Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Professional Officers could also lead or work with faculty on industry innovation projects to provide solutions to the industry. In addition to their role in applied learning and applied research, Professional Officers manage the centralised laboratory facilities and resources in SIT. With Technical Officers, laboratory safety professionals, and administrators in POD, they jointly develop central policies and processes for the safe and seamless operation of laboratories in SIT. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deliver Food Technology and related laboratory sessions, practice modules, and applied learning activities. Mentor and guide students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Lead and execute innovation and applied research projects in collaboration with industry partners. Manage, maintain, and optimize laboratory facilities and equipment to support teaching, research, and industry projects. Undertake leadership or coordinator roles, as assigned by the Team Lead, in support of the university’s strategic goals. Uphold and enforce safety standards and practices in all laboratory operations. Job Requirements A good degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemical Engineering. Master’s degree / PhD would be advantageous. At least 10 years of relevant industry experience with proven expertise in food product development and innovation, covering areas such as R&D, process scale-up, and regulatory compliance. Involvement in market introduction and commercialization of food products will be a strong advantage. Proven track record in working with industry partners, academia, or research institutes to drive food innovation. Experience contributing to or supporting industry or research funding projects and translating outcomes into practical applications is desired. Strong grounding in at least two or more food science domains such as food chemistry, food microbiology, food processing, sensory science, or food engineering. Willingness and ability to expand into adjacent domains as part of role development. Ability to design and deliver teaching and training materials for undergraduate and/or postgraduate modules, with emphasis on practical application. Experience in hands-on lab work, pilot plant operations, or technical training is desirable. While a formal teaching background is not mandatory, the candidate is expected to develop and acquire relevant teaching competencies as part of the role requirements. Proficient in analytical techniques for food characterization, e.g., chromatography, spectroscopy, rheology, texture analysis, or sensory profiling. Certification in food safety or quality management is advantageous.

Full-time, Fixed Term position until December 2027 Salary Academic Level B ($115,303 - $136,925) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus About the Role We are seeking a Research Fellow in the area of social and geographical distribution of digital and AI capabilities, and effective public policy responses to digital inequality. The Research Fellow will contribute to several projects within the Centre including the Australian Digital Inclusion Index, Mapping the Digital Gap, and other projects, with a particular focus on understanding the distribution of digital inclusion in Australia and our region. The Fellow will be based at the ARC Centre at RMIT University, and will collaborate with the Centre's national and international network of participants. All Centre research fellows will also have access to the Centre's research training and professional development opportunities, international visiting fellowships and exchanges (travel arrangements permitting), and the Centre's network of industry partners. ADM+S Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to the ADM+S Centre's mission: to create knowledge and strategies for responsible, ethical, and inclusive automated decision-making (ADM). The Centre recognises that racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism are principal obstacles to equity, diversity and inclusion, and remain primary causes of injustice and inequality. We believe that responsible, ethical, and inclusive ADM can deliver broad social benefits, including reducing inequalities for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about the ADM+S Centre here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkyZpYjxNBc To be successful for this position, you'll have: A PhD in a relevant discipline area, such as media and communication, social studies of technology, or social or economic geography. Completion should be within the past five years of the time of appointment, not including periods of career interruption due to carer's responsibilities, parental leave, illness, or disability. Demonstrated experience in developing and/or using social, cultural or historical research methods, with experience in qualitative and/or quantitative methods, and literacy in interpreting quantitative findings. Experience in working with survey data or other quantitative datasets is desirable but not essential. Proven scholarly writing skills and experience in preparing publications for a variety of audiences, including scholarly articles in high-quality refereed journals, book chapters, and/or books, high-profile industry reports and presentations and public-facing communication such as media articles. Proven ability to work independently to generate distinctive contributions to scholarly knowledge and/or create real-world outcomes. Please view position description for further selection criteria Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the School The School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community that allows research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions. In the most recent QS Rankings by Subject, RMIT was ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Communications and Media Studies. The School is home to a vibrant community of practitioners, theorists and thinkers in communication, creative writing and publishing, screen, culture, digital ethnography, new media, journalism, public relations, advertising and music industry. The School has a strong international focus set to drive careers to succeed in the global context with programs and courses offered in Melbourne, Vietnam and Singapore. For more information, visit www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/media-and-communication To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au. Position Description - Research Fellow - AI and Digital Capabilities Applications close on Sunday 1st February 2026 at 11:59pm About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.