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Georgia State University

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Atlanta, United States
501–600th in World University Rankings 2026

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Located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia State University (GSU), is a public research university founded in 1913.

GSU gained its research status in 1995 and is the largest university in the state with a student population of 32,000 and over 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. More than 100 fields of study are managed by around 3,500 faculty members spread across eight academic colleges and schools, including policy studies, nursing and health, arts and sciences, education, law, public health, business, and a school that focuses on introducing students to their chosen discipline.

Largely regarded as a business capital, the city of Atlanta enables GSU students to take advantage of a wide range of employment and networking opportunities.

The university campus neighbours notable local landmarks like the CNN Centre, the global headquarters of CNN, and the Centennial Olympic Park, built to host the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic games. Collectively, the university library and the law library hold over 4.3 million books. Both also serve as a federal document depository, which means they contain government documents that can be accessed by the public for free.

Included in its 180,000 strong network of alumni is Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts and American rapper Ludacris.

WRAS, the university radio station, has been run by students since it launched in 1971.

Atlanta’s Rialto Center for the Arts is an 833-seat performing arts venue and home to the university’s School of Music. The centre also acts as a cultural resource for the wider community, hosting external events such as the annual Rialto Series, a showcase of some of the best international jazz acts, and the National Black Arts Festival.

GSU’s Student Recreation Center, funded from student fees and costing nearly $30 million to complete, spans 161,112 square feet and offers students a huge variety of sports facilities and fitness programs.

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Student gender ratio
60 F : 40 M (1)
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International student percentage
9% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
16.6 (1)
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Student total
32292 (1)

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Research Fellow (Level A) - Sustainable Construction Materials and Low-Carbon Concrete Development

RMIT UNIVERSITY

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne


Full-time, Fixed Term position for 3 years Salary Academic Level A6-A8 ($102,047 - $ 109,536 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus and the potential to work across other RMIT campuses as required Drive industry-connected research with real-world impact RMIT University is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow (Level A) to join the School of Engineering and contribute to industry-engaged research in construction materials and modelling. This role offers a rare opportunity to work across laboratory experimentation, scaled-up prototype testing, and field demonstration, partnering closely with industry to deliver contracted research outcomes that address real engineering challenges. Over the three-year appointment, you will build increasing research independence while strengthening your publication record, industry profile, and funding capability. About the Role As a Research Fellow (Level A), you will undertake high-quality research aligned with RMIT's research strategy, working with increasing autonomy as your skills and experience develop. You will collaborate closely with academic colleagues, industry partners, and higher degree researchers to deliver impactful, applied research outcomes. Your work will span advanced material characterisation, modelling, experimental validation, and field demonstration, contributing to publications, conference presentations, technical reports, and future funding proposals You may also contribute to limited undergraduate teaching and research supervision, supporting a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment. About You You are a technically strong and collaborative researcher who enjoys translating fundamental research into applied outcomes with industry relevance. To be successful in this role, you will bring: Demonstrated ability to work in laboratory based experimental research and participate in scaled-up prototype testing and field demonstration with project team and industry partners. Demonstrated research track record in construction material modelling (mesoscopic/macroscopic), advanced material characterization using chemistry and microscopy techniques, and concrete durability. Evidence of research output including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field. Ability to generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government. Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary, international collaborations. Qualifications Mandatory: PhD in Civil Engineering, Material Science/Engineering or has submitted PhD thesis for final examination, or a related discipline with specialisation in construction materials and modelling. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the RMIT STEM College The STEM College holds a leading position in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, and to support collaboration across all areas of STEM. The STEM College employs 1,000+ staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 25,000 students. Our vibrant research community attracts funding from a range of government and industry sources in support of high impact research that transforms industries, shapes lives and communities. The College offers higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College's inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria's first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College. To Apply Please click the 'Apply' link below and upload the following documents: Your CV A cover letter A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Dr Chamila Gunasekara via email chamila.gunasekara@rmit.edu.au For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address. Position Description - Research Fellow (Level A) Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. Applications close on Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11.59pm. 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. 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 (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Salary

$102,047 - $ 109,536 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Posted

20 Jan 2026

Post-doctoral Research Associate, Global Health & Social Medicine

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

King's College London

United Kingdom, London

institution

King's College London

United Kingdom, London


About us ​​The School of Global Affairs (SGA) in the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy at King’s is a dynamic hub of multi-disciplinary scholarship that seeks to address the pressing issues facing our world today, including climate change, inequality and global health. ​At King’s, we are deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practices into all our activities so that the university is an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring place to work and study, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. King’s offers inclusive benefits to staff, including flexible working, Enhanced Parental Leave, funds for Parents and Carers, and the potential to join community staff networks. About the role The PDRA will conduct research within the Wellcome-funded Speculative Fertilities**: Finance, Pharma, and the Future of Reproduction** project, which aims to transform the social study of reproduction by analysing the intersection of the financial and fertility sectors as a key site of reproductive politics. Using qualitative methods, this project consists of three work streams analysing case studies that may transform the future of reproduction, including automated IVF, in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) and mifepristone (abortion pill) as contraception. The advertised position focuses on the latter work stream, which will explore the socio-cultural as well as political-economic dimensions of clinical trials that explore the possibility of using mifepristone as a weekly contraceptive. The research will focus on the social dynamics of both the clinical trials themselves and the steps towards registration, authorisation and implementation after the trial finishes. This is a full-time role, and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 36 months. 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 Fluency in English Strong skills in social science research methods, including qualitative methods (e.g. interviews, ethnographic methods, documentary and policy analysis). Excellent writing and communication skills, with experience writing publications for academic, public and stakeholders audiences. Incipient or growing track record of academic writing (e.g., monographs, reports, working papers, journal publications). Ability to develop, conduct and publish independent research studies within the broader research project. Ability to manage research data effectively. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Academic expertise in reproductive politics and/or pharmaceutical innovation and regulation. Desirable criteria Demonstrated interest and expertise in abortion and contraception research. Demonstrated interest and expertise in the regulation and implementation of pharmaceutical research. Experience in relevant quantitative and digital methods. Experience working across reproductive or pharmaceutical sectors, e.g. in relation to policy, research & development, public health, or with people with lived experience. Understanding of data confidentiality and data security. 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. 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. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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 advert. 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. Grade and Salary: £45,031 per annum including London Weighting Allowance     Job ID: 134805 Close Date: 02-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Lucy van de Wiel     Contact Details: Lucy.vandewiel@kcl.ac.uk

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£45,031 per annum including London Weighting Allowance

Posted

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Assistant Professor/Research Assistant Professor, The Nethersole School of Nursing

CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

institution

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Applications are invited for:- The Nethersole School of Nursing Assistant Professor/ Research Assistant Professor (Ref: 2600002B) The Nethersole School of Nursing, formerly the Department of Nursing, was established in the Faculty of Medicine in 1991. The School is committed to excellence in teaching, research and in the promotion of the highest standards of nursing practice. Further information about the School is available at http://www.nur.cuhk.edu.hk/. Assistant Professor Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in nursing or a related discipline; (ii) experience in tertiary-level research and teaching; and (iii) a research record demonstrated by publishing papers in refereed journals. Substantial publications in international journals and a record of award of competitive research grants will be advantageous. Research Assistant Professor Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in nursing or a related discipline; (ii) strong academic credentials and outstanding academic records; (iii) firm commitment in good quality teaching and research; and (iv) a research record demonstrated by publishing papers in high-impact refereed journals.  Applicants with collaborative research projects involving different disciplines will have an advantage. The appointee will be expected to (a) apply for external competitive research grants; (b) develop and participate in collaborative research projects; (c) supervise postgraduate students; (d) teach courses at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels; (e) take up research administrative duties of the School; and (f) perform other duties as assigned by the Director or his delegates. Appointment of Assistant Professor will normally be made on contract basis for two years initially commencing as soon as possible, which, subject to performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. Appointment of Research Assistant Professor will initially be made on contract basis for up to two years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance, funding availability and mutual agreement. Application Procedure Applicants should complete the on-line application form and upload the followings: full resume; copies of academic credentials; full publication list, with web link of the papers; three recent publication samples; a statement of research interest; citations (Google or ISI); an indication, in %, the share of contributions among authors of a publication; evidence of teaching performance, if any; and names and e-mails addresses of three referees to whom the applicant's consent has been given for providing reference (unless otherwise specified). The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Salary

Competitive

Posted

20 Jan 2026

Research Engineer/Fellow (Manufacturing & Applied AI) - ZW

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

institution

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


We have a few openings for Research Fellow or Research Engineer. The selected applicant is expected to lead and pursue high-quality research in applied applied artificial intelligence for industry applications as well as publications in top-tier international conferences and journals, as well as real-world implementations. If interested, please apply with your resume including a cover letter, CV and a brief statement of your work undertaken in previous work.  The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is a public autonomous university and the third largest university by intake in Singapore. SIT’s mission is to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society. Singapore is the small city with a big dream. We are home to the best talent and have the world’s highest per capital investment in science and technology. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with partners from both the academia and the industry to lead and/or conduct innovative research on applied artificial intelligence computing. Contribute to academic research in the relevant domains and publish high-tier journal papers and conference papers. Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure all project deliverables are met. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Participate in computer science related laboratories and tutorials for undergraduate students. Interview and supervise student assistants in the project.  Job Requirements: (Research Fellow) PhD in Computer Science or a related field (Research Engineer) Bachelor/Master degree in Computer Science or a related field Proven ability to conduct independent research with a relevant publication record. Outstanding data analytics, mathematical, and computer modelling skills. Excellent interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills in English Self-driven and strong team spirit Open to fixed-term contract (renewable upon review of satisfactory performance)

Salary

Competitive

Posted

20 Jan 2026

Cognition, Behaviour and Environmental Sciences - Doctoral Positions (SSH Call 2026)

UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

institution

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fuelled by curiosity and a deep sense of responsibility, they provide invaluable contributions to research and teaching, thus enriching our society. Are you also inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? Cognition, Behaviour & Environmental Sciences - Doctoral Positions (SSH Call 2026) 174 Research Services and Career Development Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: permanent Reference no.: 5137 The University of Vienna invites outstanding candidates to apply for multiple doctoral positions in Cognition, Behaviour, and Environmental Sciences, as part of its SSH Doctoral Call 2026, offering more than 40 funded doctoral positions in total. Your personal sphere of influence: We are looking for international early-career researchers interested in pursuing doctoral research in areas such as cognition, behaviour, and environmental change from a social-science perspective. Suitable projects may focus, for example, on behavioural research, social and cognitive processes, human-environment relations, sustainability-related social research, or related interdisciplinary approaches clearly situated within the social sciences. Successful candidates will join a structured doctoral programme offering first-class supervision, vibrant research networks, and opportunities to publish, teach, and engage internationally. Candidates can select from a cross-faculty list of supervisors and doctoral schools (available on the Call website ) to match their doctoral project idea. Your future tasks: Prepare a highly original and internationally competitive PhD thesis in your designated field. Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present your research at international conferences. Design and teach university courses and supervise students according to the requirements specified in the collective agreement for predoctoral researchers. Complete the public presentation of your PhD thesis within one year of your contract starting date. This is part of your personality: You can apply if you are a highly qualified graduate who: will have completed a Diploma or Master’s degree by 30 June 2026 in a field covered by one of the participating doctoral schools or a closely related discipline; demonstrates a strong interest in academic research and in pursuing a PhD at the University of Vienna; can clearly assign their proposed dissertation project to the research focus of one of the participating doctoral schools; is able to take up the doctoral position between 1 July and 1 October 2026; and meets the doctoral admission requirements of the University of Vienna by the start of employment. What we offer: Excellence in research: Join one of Europe’s leading universities with internationally recognised scholars. Vibrant research environment: Engage with top research groups, archives, libraries, and cross-disciplinary centres—supported by seminar series, colloquia, and visiting fellows. Structured doctoral training: Gain access to methods workshops, transferable-skills development, and opportunities to present your work and receive expert feedback. Fair salary: A basic gross salary of EUR 3.714,80 (on a 40h/week basis) per month, 14 times a year. Model 2: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. International networks: Connect to a global community and collaborative projects that encourage mobility and knowledge exchange. Inclusive culture: We foster equal opportunity, diversity, and a collegial environment where talent thrives. It is that easy to apply (in English): Applications are submitted exclusively via the University of Vienna PhD Selection Tool. Please follow the “Apply” button on the Call website. Please provide the following information and documents for upload: Personal information and contact details, Two references (contact details only) Information on education, training, and professional experience Motivation statement Research proposal (max. 5 pages including bibliography) Preferred doctoral school and supervisor selected from the published list, with a brief fit statement (no prior commitment required; matching takes place during the recruitment process) If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQs on the Call website. For any remaining questions, please contact: sshcall2026@univie.ac.at If you have any questions, please contact: Anna Kuprian sshcall2026@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. Application deadline: 2 March 2026, 2 pm CEST Apply now: https://careers.univie.ac.at/en/praedoc/praedoc-ssh University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Application deadline: 03/02/2026 Prae Doc https://careers.univie.ac.at/en/praedoc/praedoc-ssh

Salary

A basic gross salary of EUR 3.714,80 (on a 40h/week basis) per month

Posted

19 Jan 2026

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