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- Student gender ratio
- 55 F : 45 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 48% (1)
- Students per staff
- 14.8 (1)
- Student total
- 16005 (1)
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Position Details Full-Time | Continuing Research (Academic) Level E | $212,873 p.a. Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description View Candidate Brochure About the Role As a member of the Research Centre for Palliative Care, Death and Dying, the Professor will play a key leadership role through collaboration, capacity building and advancing cross-disciplinary research activity as well as strengthening and exploring new partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will advance the College and RePaDD in its reputation as a Centre of excellence in palliative care, death and dying research, both nationally and internationally. The role is also responsible for: Making an outstanding and distinguished contribution to research and engagement through original and innovative research, obtaining substantial competitive external research grant and contract income and producing publications in high quality journals, at a sustained level, and delivering high quality presentations in their field of expertise. Providing expertise and leadership in ethical, high quality and innovative research. Providing mentorship to and development of early and mid-career researchers, and supervision of Higher Degree Research students. Undertaking guest lecturing in areas of expertise to inspire and encourage students and colleagues to engage in further study and/or undertake research. College of Nursing and Health Sciences At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates. About You You bring substantial experience in a senior academic or leadership role, with a proven ability to translate research into meaningful policy outcomes. Your track record demonstrates a strong and sustained research profile (relative to career stage), with a focus aligned to the research strengths of RePaDD. This includes high-quality publications where you’ve held lead or senior authorship, as well as success in securing competitive research grants and tenders. A confident and effective communicator, both written and verbal, you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders across national and international contexts. In this role you will also be able to demonstrate: Completion of a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline Experience and successful track record in supervision of higher degree students Use independent judgement and initiative, under minimal supervision, to manage, organise and coordinate activities required for the functioning of a research-intensive unit. Experience in developing and maintaining links with industry and effective research collaborations. 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. Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy. How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Tracy Humphrey 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.
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Singapore
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Singapore
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Posted
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Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science (Mathematics), Dr. Mostafa Sabri
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Description The Mathematics Program in the Science Division, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a post-doctoral associate to work on one or more of the following topics: Mathematical Physics, Spectral Theory, Quantum Chaos, Large Graphs and Quantum Walks. Related areas such as Quantum Information can also be considered. This position is offered through the research funds of Mostafa Sabri. The Mathematics Program at NYUAD is quickly expanding, the candidate will find many international experts and postdocs with whom to interact. Weekly seminars are in place across the various research areas represented at NYUAD. The successful applicant will also receive a mobility credit to participate in conferences. Applicants must have a PhD in Mathematics, with a strong background in one of the advertised topics, as well as an excellent academic record. Candidates with PhDs in Physics or Computer Science may also be considered if they willing to collaborate with mathematicians on these topics. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a full publication list, a research statement, a transcript, and at least two letters of reference, all in PDF format. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed twice. In the first interview, the candidate will give a talk summarizing earlier research. The second interview will be to discuss a research project in collaboration with Mostafa Sabri around the aforementioned topics. Candidates are advised to reflect upon such collaborations and include them in the research statement before applying. The duration of the postdoc is for 2 years, with a probation period of 6 months. The starting date is flexible but most likely to be in Fall 2025. If you have any questions, please email Mostafa Sabri at mostafa.sabri@nyu.edu. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. About NYU Abu Dhabi: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.
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The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
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Australia, Canberra
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Posted
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United Kingdom, Glasgow
Glasgow Caledonian University
United Kingdom, Glasgow
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Posted
12 Jan 2026
Subjects Taught at the University of Essex
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Essex
Arts and Humanities
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology