University of Porto

Job Description FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES  ACADEMY OF CHINESE, HISTORY, RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY  The Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy is a dynamic institution comprising three departments: Department of Chinese Language and Literature (CHI), Department of History (HIST), and Department of Religion and Philosophy (REL). By transcending traditional academic boundaries, CHRP joins hands with all other units in the Faculty to promote transdisciplinary education and research, offering diverse perspectives for students’ learning, enhancing their critical thinking and capacity for innovation to navigate and address contemporary grand global challenges. The Academy offers multidisciplinary programmes, including the Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics and the Master of Arts in Ethics and Public Affairs. Research Assistant Professor (25260641) The Academy now invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position. We seek candidates with expertise in the transdisciplinary fields of Global Classics and Ancient Chinese History. Research areas include Chinese Classics, Western Sinology, Ancient Chinese History (Pre-Middle Period China), or Classical Chinese Philosophy. We are especially looking for candidates whose areas of competence and expertise encompass bridging the humanities with future and emerging technologies. We seek applicants with a proven international research record and a track record of securing external research grants. Responsibilities: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in CHI, HIST, or/and REL programmes; Conducting and publishing high-quality, impactful research in top journals; Supervising undergraduate/honours projects; and Undertaking research duties to co-develop major grant proposals at the CHRP level. Requirements: Hold a PhD in Chinese Studies/ History, Philosophy/Religious Studies, or closely related fields; Demonstrate a solid publication record and a promising research agenda; and Ability to contribute to teaching on the courses for CHI, HIST, or REL programmes. Candidates who contribute to the cultural and academic diversity of the University life are strongly encouraged to apply.  The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Full time, fixed term opportunity until 31st December 2027 Operational management role to drive continuous improvement in course review and development Base Salary $156,277 + 17% superannuation. About the opportunity Join the Division of the Academic Registrar within the University of Sydney as the Senior Manager, Review and Reporting Services to oversee the review and reporting function, leading the operational management of course review activities and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with the Deputy Registrar and Executive Director (Curriculum and Policy), the Senior Manager will leverage their extensive course review and development experience and be responsible for activities that support the review, analysis, consolidation of clear and implementable recommendations for course solutions and aligned with institutional curriculum principles and requirements, regulatory and professional accreditation requirements. The Senior Manager, Review and Reporting Services will facilitate effective communication, partnership and engagement with teams responsible for policy, governance, regulatory affairs, compliance, course development, design and implementation, and faculty and University school stakeholders. The Senior Manager will enable practical implementation of recommendations arising from course reviews and supports faculties and University schools in translating outcomes through to implementation. Ensuring that the team provides effective in-depth analysis and assessment, leveraging industry best practice through benchmarking and assessment, providing recommendations, and progressing the next stages of work where applicable to teams within the Curriculum and Policy team in the Division of the Academic Registrar, across the Education and Students Portfolio, and faculties and University schools for development or other adjustments as required. Your key responsibilities will be to: join a collegial team involved in a key course initiative, managing and supporting the execution of course review and development activities contribute to the analysis and consolidation of review findings and support the preparation of reports, submissions and recommendations for governance and leadership forums through to implementation develop and implement processes to support course review and reporting support the alignment of course review activity with operational systems and workflows, ensuring seamless integration between review, approval, implementation and reporting stages of the curriculum lifecycle work in partnership with relevant system and administration teams to enhance workflow consistency, improve data accuracy and strengthen transparency in course tracking and decision-making processes assist in the preparation of reports, documentation and analysis required for governance bodies, providing operational insight on process performance, review outcomes and implementation progress engage collaboratively with faculty and University school stakeholders and professional service units to promote understanding of course review requirements, processes and timelines About you demonstrated people management experience, including managing staff performance and development people and service management experience, including managing function, staff performance and development experience in analytical report writing and presenting to senior management of an organisation experience managing a diverse group of key internal stakeholders on large or complex projects and the ability to develop and cultivate productive relationships with stakeholders experience supporting course review processes and academic governance and assurance. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close: 11:59pm on 14th April 2026

CSAES - Postdoctoral Position in Experimentation and modeling of the interactions of different fertilizer formulations with the water-soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. About UM6P: At the heart of the future Green City of Benguerir, the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), a higher education institution of international standard, is established to serve Morocco and the African continent. Its vision is honed around research and innovation at the service of education and development. This nascent university, with its state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, has woven a sound academic and research network, and its recruitment process seeks high-quality academics and professionals to bolster its research environment in the metropolitan area of Marrakech. About CAES: The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is a cornerstone of UM6P’s commitment to addressing the critical challenges of agriculture, water management, and climate change in Africa. Established to operationalize the Agriculture, Water, and Climate (AWC) strategy, CAES integrates advanced research, education, and innovation across multiple disciplines. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, strategic partnerships, and applied research, CAES aims to foster sustainable development, enhance food security, and improve natural resource management in Morocco and beyond. Job/Project description: The CAES at the University of Mohammed VI Polytechnic seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our academic institution as a postdoctoral research staff member with expertise in experimental and modeling the dynamics of fertilizers in soils. The successful candidate will contribute to our institution's commitment to excellence in research and innovation in fertilizer experiments. The candidate will study the interactions between fertilizer dynamics and the water-soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. The aim is to use an integrated approach based on experimental and modeling studies of different fertilizer formulations in soils to study the dynamics of fertilizers and their interactions with processes across the water-soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. The main responsibilities are: Conduct experiment in the Lab, modeling in collaboration with researchers in our group, preparing soil for physico-chemical property measurements, analyzing the dynamics of different formulations of fertilizers in soils, prepare high quality manuscripts, mentoring master students and PhDs Area of specialization: experimentation, modeling, and analysis of the processes in the water-soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. Education, qualifications, and experience Applicants must have earned a doctorate in a field strongly linked to the topic of the postdoctoral position Strong knowledge of fertilizer experiments. High-quality publications in relevant scientific journals demonstrate a strong record of research accomplishments Strong communication skills in English/French, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and the broader scientific community. Applications and selection procedure: The application folder must contain: Cover letter indicating the position applied for and the main research interests. Detailed CV. Statement of research describing the candidate’s experience in the position field. 2 reference letters