Queen’s University Belfast

About the job: Reporting to the Head of Academic Affairs, the Quality Assurance and Regulations Manager will provide strategic leadership in the development, management and oversight of all aspects of quality assurance and regulations within the University. The successful candidate will be required to: Lead the development, management and enhancement of the University’s quality assurance approaches across all aspects of programme approval and review. Lead the planning, design, development and implementation of refined Academic Regulations for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Programmes and associated guidance, procedures and training. Maintain oversight of the University's external examiner process. Provide professional and specialist advice on academic regulations and quality assurance procedures. Monitor developments within the sector and manage regulatory change as required. Engage with and influence relevant academic governance committees in relation to strategy, policy and practice regarding quality assurance and regulations. Lead a professional team of staff to successfully deliver the regulatory and quality assurance requirements of the University. Identify emerging service needs and coordinate or design innovative solutions to enhance quality, efficiency and service continuity. Analyse data and progress reports and provide informed advice to senior management on regulatory and quality assurance matters. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the University, offering expert guidance on the development and implementation of regulatory and quality assurance policies and procedures. About the person: The key essential criteria for this role are detailed below: A primary or higher degree, or equivalent OR; Substantial relevant experience demonstrating professional management ability in an academic Quality Assurance or similar role. Significant (minimum of 4 years’) relevant broad management/ professional experience in an academic Quality Assurance or similar role to include: Authoring institutional Regulations or complex rules, policies and procedures. Developing and managing institution-wide quality assurance and enhancement mechanisms, e.g. review mechanisms. Formally reviewing, revising, implementing, and advising on regulations, rules, policies and procedures. Authoring formal reports and papers, including the analysis of issues and recommendations for action. Line management of staff. Advanced IT skills including experience of Microsoft Office software applications. Demonstrable relevant knowledge and understanding of the rapidly changing operation and culture of higher education. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Evidence of positive negotiation and influencing skills. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving ability. Ability to prioritise and schedule workload in the face of conflicting demands. Willing to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the post. Desirable Criteria: A postgraduate degree or professional qualification. Experience and knowledge of working in a professional services function in Higher Education. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

About the job: This Postdoctoral Research Fellow position will lead the spatial modelling and habitat association components of the MOSAIC (Multi-disciplinary Ocean Sensing for Adaptive International Conservation) project, funded through PEACEPLUS and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. Based in the School of Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast, the role sits within a dynamic marine ecology and conservation research group working at the interface of quantitative science and policy impact. The successful candidate will design and implement advanced geospatial and statistical workflows to analyse AUV and BRUV datasets collected along the Northern Ireland-Donegal Bay coastline. Using machine-learning and multivariate modelling approaches, they will quantify habitat associations of OSPAR-listed elasmobranchs and generate high-resolution predictive distribution maps. Outputs will directly inform cross-border marine spatial planning and conservation management, including the identification of critical habitats such as flapper skate egg-laying areas. The postholder will work closely with the Principal Investigator, project partners including the Loughs Agency, and interdisciplinary collaborators across ecology, oceanography and marine technology. In addition to producing policy-relevant geospatial products, the Fellow will contribute to peer-reviewed publications, technical reporting, and postgraduate supervision. This is an opportunity to apply cutting-edge quantitative ecology within a high-impact conservation programme, contributing to evidence-based management of vulnerable marine species in a transboundary context. About the person: We are seeking to engage a highly capable Postdoctoral Research Fellow with strong quantitative, geospatial, and analytical expertise to lead the spatial modelling activities of the MOSAIC Project. The ideal candidate will be an organised, independent, and collaborative researcher who can integrate advanced ecological understanding with rigorous data analysis. Applicants must: Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Marine Science or a related quantitative discipline with a focus on elasmobranchs. Demonstrate experience in marine spatial and multivariate modelling of ecological or environmental datasets and proficiency in coding environments such as R / Python / Matlab; track record of peer reviewed publications. Have experience analysing AUV, BRUV or other marine video datasets; Demonstrate advanced GIS capability (ArcGIS Pro or QGIS) is essential, as is confidence in applying machine-learning approaches such as GAMs, Random Forest, or boosted regression models. Have understanding of benthic habitat mapping and spatial data standards (EMODnet, INSPIRE) Familiarity with OSPAR species ecology or JNCC/EUNIS habitat classification systems. Strong communication skills are required, including the ability to present spatial analyses effectively through maps, reports, and publications to scientific, stakeholder, and policy audiences. The successful candidate will be able to work productively within a cross-border, multi-institutional team, engaging closely with the Loughs Agency, project partners, and postgraduate researchers. We are looking for someone analytical, self-motivated, and able to manage complex datasets while meeting project timelines. A willingness to travel to coastal field sites and partner meetings across Northern Ireland and Donegal Bay is essential. This role suits a researcher committed to producing high-impact geospatial science that supports marine conservation and policy development. Willingness to travel to coastal field sites and partner meetings is required. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.

Queen's Business School (QBS) at Queen's University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting Practice. The appointed candidate will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen the future direction of the Accounting Department and QBS. Drawing directly on significant experience in Accounting practice, the appointed candidate will contribute to the design, development and delivery of a range of programmes of study, together with the development of teaching and assessment strategies relevant to the practice of Accounting and related disciplines. Essential Criteria: Primary degree in relevant discipline, at 2.1/distinction level. Postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification. Appropriate and relevant professional qualification, currently valid if appropriate, and at least three years post-qualification experience in accounting practice. Relevant teaching and assessment experience in Accounting and related fields at University level and/or for a recognised Professional Accountancy Body in an area of accounting that would demonstrably fit with and/or enhance the School’s portfolio. Evidence of ability to design appropriate teaching or training materials in respect of accounting practice. Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning and to providing the highest quality experience for students. Evidence of ability to produce relevant and appropriate professional outputs. Evidence of ability to strengthen QBS’s reputation in Accounting and to advance the educational goals of QBS. Please refer to the Candidate Information below for the full list of essential and desirable criteria. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.