National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)

Are you a great communicator (verbally and digitally) with fantastic organisational skills and a proactive approach to office administration? The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Administrator to provide comprehensive operational assistance, to support the transition over to the new (R3) Clinical Trial regulations, as well as supporting the Senior Administrator and Executive Assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Director and Senior Leadership Team at SCTU. We work at the forefront of innovative clinical research, taking discoveries from the laboratory into the clinic to provide the treatments and medical interventions of the future. Our team has expertise in the design, conduct and analysis of multi-centre, interventional clinical trials and other well-designed studies. We work in partnership with investigators to deliver high-quality trials that will directly influence clinical practice. We are a UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered CTU that receives core funding from Cancer Research UK with additional funding from the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and is part of the South Central NIHR Research Support Service (RSS). Working from our SCTU offices, based at Southampton General Hospital, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Associate Directors including diary management, meeting organisation and travel arrangements. You will be proactive and computer literate, able to produce digital documents for internal and external presentation. You will need to be able to work well as part of a team, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining close attention to detail along with an interest in supporting the development of health research and professionals in the UK. Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors to the SCTU, you will provide a full range of confidential administrative support, offering advice in more complex matters, as well as reporting progress of sponsorship requests and regulatory transitions to the Head of Quality Assurance (QA) and the SCTU Director. You will have relevant qualification and substantial experience in similar roles in complex organisations. With high level IT skills, excellent accuracy, communication and organisational skills, you will be able to independently organise activities and refine processes according to strategic and management plans, accompanied by the ability to prioritise workload. The ability to use your initiative is essential. You must have experience of handling highly confidential and sensitive information and dealing effectively with a range of external stakeholders including students, patients, and members of the public. As a University, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. As part of our commitment to your wellbeing, we offer an occupational pension scheme and generous holiday. The Faculty of Medicine holds and Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns, which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information, including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees’ wellbeing and work-life balance, please see our working with us (need to insert this working with us weblink - https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1091&pid=0) website pages.

Job Description Are you a passionate academic interested in a permanent role based in China? Have you got the ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds? Can you demonstrate experience in supervising student research at Honours, Master’s, and/or PhD level? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently seeking an academic with expertise in Landscape Architecture, and we will consider applicants from entry level to senior academics, to join the exciting, new Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University joint educational partnership in Zhengzhou, China, on a permanent, full-time basis. The level of appointment, either Pūkenga - Lecturer, Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer, or Ahonuku - Associate Professor, will depend on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. This role is based in China full-time and teaching is to be conducted in English. As this is an international programme, we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from New Zealand and overseas. Key responsibilities: Academically rigorous teaching across undergraduate level. Contribution to the collegial development of the programme, School, and Faculty. On-going research activity appropriate for career stage. Senior appointments may be asked to contribute to programme leadership. Ō pūmanawa - About you You will be passionate about teaching landscape architecture in a contemporary international context to a diverse range of Chinese students and appreciate the importance of teaching and learning best practice.  You will have excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as excellent interpersonal skills. You will ideally have demonstrated expertise in teaching and research or the practice of landscape architecture design studio and sustainability issues. The successful candidate will preferably have a PhD, but must have a Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline. This position is one of the first appointments being made to this joint institute where the appointees will be based in China. Candidates will be expected to show leadership and collegiality in developing academic programmes. Key requirements: A completed PhD, or at least Master’s degree, in Landscape Architecture. Demonstrated evidence of a high standard of teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level. Demonstrated evidence of leadership in tertiary education. Ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds. Demonstrated experience in supervising student research at Honours, Master’s, and/or PhD level. Role Description: Click the below links to see further information, including salary details. Pūkenga - Lecturer in Landscape Architecture Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture Ahonuku - Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture If these links are not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: 24 February 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Ahorangi - Professor André Brown, Associate Dean, International, Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation (andre.brown@vuw.ac.nz). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants must be eligible to work in China. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted. Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise. Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Discover a world where design meets innovation at our Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture. Nestled in the creative heart of a vibrant city, our school is a beacon for those who aspire to shape the built environment. Engage with dynamic projects, connect with industry leaders, and explore architecture that challenges and inspires. Here, your designs don’t just build structures - they build futures.

About us  The post is based in the Centre for Society and Mental Health, a cross-Faculty initiative between the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy (SSPP) and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN). The centre aims to better understand the complex interrelationships between society and mental health, with a commitment to: Ensure that the impact of social context is central to how we understand mental health;  Work in partnership with affected communities.  About the role  This is an opportunity to do important research on mental health, work and the benefits system, which both contributes to public/policy debates, and provides high-quality contributions to academic debates. You will work closely with Prof. Ben Geiger and Prof. Karen Glaser as part of the Centre’s ‘Work, Welfare Reform and Mental Health’ programme. This involves collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team of researchers as well as the Centre’s academic and community partners, as part of the Centre’s wider ethos of coproduction.  Using your experience in quantitative data analysis, you will examine the links between mental distress and work, care and welfare. You will take forward some selected pre-existing projects (e.g. on the relationship between mental distress and the evolving nature of work), can choose to contribute to other existing projects (e.g. the WelfareExperiences project), and take forward new ideas of your own that relates to these topics. There is an expectation that the post holder will develop independent research (including fellowship applications), with the support of Ben, Karen and the wider Centre. The post holder will commit 0.2 FTE of their time to the delivery of teaching in their faculty. This will be agreed with your line manager and may include teaching on a module and supervising dissertations and student projects.  This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until April 2028 in first instance, view to extending subject to funding. About you We are asking candidates to demonstrate their experience on the following criteria: PhD, or in the final stages of obtaining a PhD, in a relevant area of social science (e.g., social policy, economics, demography, sociology, social statistics, social epidemiology). Advanced knowledge of contemporary policy and research debates on welfare policy and/or employment Knowledge of advanced statistical approaches and data management best practice for longitudinal data analysis Experience in analysing quantitative data using advanced statistical, econometric or policy evaluation methods To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD, or in the final stages of obtaining a PhD, in a relevant area of social science (e.g., social policy, economics, demography, sociology, social statistics, social epidemiology). Advanced knowledge of contemporary policy and research debates on welfare policy and/or employment Knowledge of advanced statistical approaches and data management best practice for longitudinal data analysis Experience in analysing quantitative data using advanced statistical, econometric or policy evaluation methods Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with research teams and people with lived experience, including good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, to be able to work independently and to deadlines Effective communication skills, including experience of presenting / disseminating research findings  Experience of preparing and publishing papers in refereed journals Desirable criteria Knowledge of research in the intersection between social sciences (such as social policy, economics or quantitative sociology) and mental health Relevant previous experience of working on interdisciplinary and/or international research projects A desire and capacity to communicate effectively with, and influence, wider research, business, NGO and policy communities. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with experts-by-experience or individuals from affected communities 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 next page after you click “Apply Now”. 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. 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- £46,189 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 135485 Close Date: 02-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Ben Geiger Contact Details: ben.geiger@kcl.ac.uk