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UCL was founded in 1826 to bring higher education to those who were typically excluded from it. In 1878, it became the first university in England to admit women on equal terms as men.

Located in the heart of London, UCL is a constituent college of the University of London and a member of the Russell Group, with approximately 850 professors and over 6,000 academic and research staff. 

UCL comprises 11 faculties: Arts and Humanities, Built Environment, Brain Sciences, Engineering, the Institute of Education, Laws, Life Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences, and Social and Historical Sciences.

Throughout its history, UCL has been the birthplace of numerous significant scientific discoveries, with 29 Nobel Prizes awarded to UCL students or staff, including William Ramsay, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1904 for his discovery of the noble gases.

In addition, the UCL academic community includes 53 Fellows of the Royal Society, 51 Fellows of the British Academy, 15 Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and 117 Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

The student body is nearly 36,000-strong and UCL has one of the largest systems of postgraduate study in the country. Nearly 52 per cent of students are engaged in graduate studies.

Students hail from approximately 150 countries worldwide making up more than one-third of the university’s entire student population.

UCL was the first British university to open a campus in Doha, Qatar, where it runs a centre for the study of cultural heritage. It also has a presence in Adelaide, South Australia, which includes a space science and an energy policy institute.

UCL alumni include film director Derek Jarman, the writer Lynne Truss, Baroness Patricia Scotland, who became the UK’s first female Attorney General, and Marie Stopes, who founded Britain’s first family planning clinic.

The university’s Latin motto translates as ‘Let all come who by merit deserve the most reward.’

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63% (1)
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12.1 (1)
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University Assistant Predoctoral, Historical and Cultural Studies

UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

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University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700  of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an University assistant predoctoral 40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 5635 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your personal sphere of influence: As one of Europe’s largest research institutions, the University of Vienna offers an exceptionally broad range of disciplines and, as a result, an outstanding infrastructure for research in the humanities. For two University Assistant Plus (praedoc) positions in the field of archival science and one University Assistant Plus (praedoc) position in the field of Austrian history (from the Middle Ages to the 20th century), we are looking for innovative and critical researchers who are currently employed at an Austrian archive and can reduce their work obligations for the duration of their dissertation (four years). You will pursue your doctorate at the University of Vienna as part of the Archival Science or Austrian History research group at the Institute for Austrian Historical Research, working closely with colleagues in Austria and with international research networks.  This call for applications is specifically aimed at archivists who, with a 20-hour-per-week position at the University of Vienna, can complete their doctorate within four years.  The contract term for employment is four years. Initially limited to one and a half years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to four years unless the employer issues a notice of non-renewal within the first twelve months. Your future tasks: You will actively participate in research and teaching. Your main responsibilities include: Drafting, researching, and completing a dissertation, which includes signing a dissertation agreement with the faculty within the first twelve months Developing an independent teaching and research profile Helping to organize conferences, symposia, and workshops Independently teaching courses totaling a maximum of 6 SWS spread over 4 years, including examination duties and student advising This is part of your personality: You are employed as an archivist in an Austrian archive in the higher archival service (Höherer Archivdienst) and your employer is willing to reduce your working hours to a maximum of 20 hours per week (with a corresponding reduction in pay) You have completed a master’s degree in “Auxiliary Historical Sciences and Archival Science” prior to starting the position, preferably with a focus on archival science You have a planned dissertation project on a topic in the field of archival science or Austrian history and are pursuing a doctorate under the supervision of a team or with the support of a Thesis Advisory Committee You are a team player and are interested in actively participating in the life of the institute Preference will be given to candidates who have already been admitted to a doctoral program at the university and are members of the Doctoral School in Historical and Cultural Studies, or who are already conducting research on a relevant topic, or who, through their work in an archive, are familiar with relevant topics, research questions, or collections What we offer: A part time position (20 hours per week) The start date is October 1, 2026 The contract term is 4 years The base salary of EUR 3.776,10 per month (on full-time basis) (paid 14 times a year) for a period of four years may increase if we can take professional experience into account. Relevant work experience and marital status may influence the actual salary. Contributions include health insurance, social security, and pension plan The work location is Vienna; a workspace will be provided It is that easy to apply: Applications must include a cover letter/statement of purpose a brief description of the dissertation project (3–4 pages plus a list of sources and references) a resume degree certificates in digital form from your current employer: a letter of employment and a letter of intent regarding a possible reduction in working hours for four years If you have any content questions, please contact: Peter Becker peter.becker@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. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 06/28/2026 Prae Doc

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EUR 3.776,10 per month (on full-time basis) (paid 14 times a year)

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22 May 2026

Deputy Dean Rural and Remote Health

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

Flinders University

Australia, Alice Springs

institution

Flinders University

Australia, Alice Springs


About the opportunity The Northern Territory is one of the most complex and compelling health environments in the world. For decades, Flinders University has tackled these challenges hands-on, delivering meaningful outcomes for rural and remotes communities. We are now seeking an exceptional academic leader in the capacity of Deputy Dean – Rural and Remote Health to help build on this legacy to drive innovate and strengthen our impact to help the communities we support not just succeed, but thrive and grow into the future. As Deputy Dean, Rural and Remote Health (NT), you will shape the direction of rural and remote health education, research, and community engagement across the Territory, leading a program with national reach and real impact on the communities it serves. you will provide senior leadership across four interconnected areas: Education leadership: Operational oversight of Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT, including the Northern Territory Medical Program, ensuring high-quality delivery across medicine, nursing, and allied health. Research and innovation: Advancing the College’s research agenda in the NT, securing competitive funding, and championing innovative approaches to workforce development in remote settings. Strategic partnerships: Building and sustaining relationships with NT government, healthcare providers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and peer universities to expand education, research, and community impact. People and culture: Leading a high-performing, inclusive team supporting staff through resource planning, performance development, and recognition, while contributing to financial sustainability. About You We are looking for a senior academic with a strong national profile in rural and remote health and the leadership experience to match. You will bring: A PhD or equivalent qualification, with a demonstrated record of high-quality research outputs and success in securing nationally competitive funding. Deep knowledge of current government policy in rural health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and a track record of working effectively with Indigenous communities. Experience leading complex, multi-site academic programs, with a collaborative and decisive leadership style. Understanding of the NT context, its communities, its challenges, and its opportunities The interpersonal range to operate across government, community, clinical, and academic settings. About Flinders Since 1966, Flinders University has pursued a distinctive mission: innovation, access, and impact. With campuses spanning Adelaide, rural South Australia, and the Northern Territory, the College of Medicine and Public Health has built a nationally and internationally recognised record in clinical sciences and medical education, with a particular depth of expertise in the challenges of rural and remote health. 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  How to Apply and Information Flinders University is partnering with Perrett Laver for this exclusive appointment. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetail/d181a428-f3e0-6d4d-6988-3a21025b742e For further information and a confidential conversation please contact Tadhg Waddington at: Tadhg.Waddington@perrettlaver.com Applications to be submitted before 9:00am ACDT, Monday 15 June, 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. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 15 June 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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Competitive

Posted

22 May 2026

Assistant/Associate Professor in Counselling/Counselling Psychology

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

National Institute Of Education

Singapore

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National Institute Of Education

Singapore


Overview The National Institute of Education (NIE) is among the world’s top education institutes, recognised for its excellence in teacher education and educational research. NIE has played a key and pivotal role in shaping and developing Singapore’s teaching profession and landscape through evidence-informed, practice-focused and values-based programmes and initiatives. An autonomous institute situated within the research-intensive Nanyang Technological University, NIE is consistently ranked within the top 10 in the world for research impact in the field of Education. The Psychology and Child & Human Development (PCHD) Department is dedicated to developing evidence-based competencies in psychologists, counsellors, educators, and education specialists. Our faculty has expertise spanning educational and school psychology, counselling psychology, teacher education, early childhood education, special and inclusive education, learning sciences, motivation, cognitive science, and mental health. We invite applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Counselling/Counselling Psychology. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across undergraduate, graduate students and professional education programmes in the areas of counselling and counselling psychology. Requirements Applicants must have: A PhD or equivalent qualifications at the time of application in the areas of counselling and counselling psychology. Eligibility for registration or current registration with the Singapore Register of Psychologists and/or Singapore Association for Counselling. At least 4 years of an excellent teaching record, including innovative approaches and use of educational technology. Demonstrated ability and commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The following will be advantageous: Experience supervising graduate students (master’s and/or doctoral level). A record of practice-based or applied research with publications in reputable international journals. Success in securing research funding as Principal Investigator. Leadership or administrative experience in academic settings. Familiarity with, or ability to adapt to, diverse education systems and cultural contexts. Willingness to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and collaboration. In addition, Associate Professors must have a sustained, independent academic reputation, having published in high-impact venues and/or secured major research grants. Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Teach and develop courses at undergraduate, graduate, and professional development levels. Conduct research that informs educational practice and policy, particularly in teaching and learning. Build an active research programme and publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Establish collaborations with local and international academic and professional communities. Contribute to curriculum development, programme leadership, and institutional initiatives. Undertake administrative responsibilities and service within the department and institution. Share expertise through seminars, workshops, and collaborative platforms. Application Applicants should submit the following via the Workday (WD) system: A cover letter outlining suitability for the position. A curriculum vitae, including qualifications, teaching experience, research achievements, full publication list, and academic service. Three sample publications Research Impact Statement (up to 5 pages) Applicants should demonstrate the significance and impact of their research by addressing the following: Key Contributions: What are your most important research impacts to date? Evidence of Impact: How has your work influenced your field, policy, or practice? Provide evidence (e.g., publications, citations, policy uptake, industry adoption). Academic Impact: How has your work advanced theory, methods, or knowledge? Societal/Policy/Industry Impact (if applicable): Describe influence on policy, regulation, industry standards, or broader society. Research Identity: What distinguishes your work? Articulate a clear and coherent research trajectory. Contribution and Leadership: Clarify your role in collaborative projects. Future Impact: Outline how your research will shape the field over the next 5–10 years Teaching Impact Statement (up to 3 pages) Applicants should demonstrate their impact on student learning and education by addressing: How have you enhanced student learning and engagement? What teaching innovations or improvements have you implemented, and why? How do you promote interdisciplinary thinking? How do you incorporate experiential and collaborative learning? How have you contributed to a positive teaching culture? Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence to support their claims. Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 30 June 2026. Additional Information More information on the PCHD Department is available at: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-departments/psychology-and-child-human-development. For enquiries, please contact Ms Joey Lim at joey.lim@nie.edu.sg. Note to applicants Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).

Salary

Competitive

Posted

22 May 2026

Management Accountant (FEAS)

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford

institution

Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford


Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Finance Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Permanent Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum Apply by: 14/06/2026 Role Description We welcome applications from finance professionals who enjoy partnering with non-financial colleagues and providing high-quality management accounting to support strategic decision-making in a complex operational environment.  About the Role To provide a professional management and financial accounting service to the Themes/Centres within the Faculty that you are responsible for, ensuring that financial management is maintained to the highest standard to support the Faculty in achieving their strategic aims. To provide strategic and appropriate management information and recommendations to the Directors of Theme and Heads of Centre’s to enable them to take strategic forward looking financial decisions with respect to the monitoring, growth and development of their Themes. You will support the Head of Management Accounts and the embedded Finance team to become a recognised Centre of Excellence for budgeting, forecasting and financial information within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences (FEAS) and act as a contact point for financial queries. About You You will be a qualified accountant or have significant experience working in a management accounting environment, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide clear, practical advice. You will bring: Experience of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management report. Strong analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail. Confidence communicating financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines in a complex environment. Experience gained within a large, complex organisation or the higher education sector, along with knowledge of Agresso or similar financial systems, would be advantageous. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. The Finance Professional Service Unit plays a critical role in ensuring the University’s financial integrity and sustainability. Working across the University and its subsidiary companies, Finance provides timely, accurate and insightful financial information to support decision-making and strategic planning. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply                                    For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ashley Pidcock, Head of Management Accounting, on (E): a.j.pidcock@cranfield.ac.uk, or on (T): +44 1234 75 4962 Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5317. Closing date for receipt of applications: 14 June 2026

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£48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum

Posted

22 May 2026

Academic Staff (Cybersecurity)

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

institution

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


Schemes of Service: Professional Officers Division: Professional Officers Employment Type: Fixed Term Academic Staff Positions in Cybersecurity Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) invites applications for Academic Staff positions in Cybersecurity. We are building a modern cybersecurity capability that brings together applied learning, competency-based education, translational research, and close partnership with industry. We welcome outstanding candidates across the breadth of cybersecurity, and we are especially interested in colleagues who can help SIT build stronger capability in Threat Operations. Appointment may be made at a rank aligned with experience and profile. Academic Staff positions in SIT comprises of both Faculty and Professional Officers. They play distinctive yet complementary roles in advancing SIT’s mission in education and applied research. Faculty provide academic leadership in the design, delivery, and continual enhancement of programmes, ensuring academic rigour and industry relevance, while Professional Officers, as technical specialists, embed current and emerging industry practices and support practice-oriented delivery. Together, they strengthen SIT’s applied learning environment through hands-on, real-world approaches that enhance students’ industry readiness. In applied research, faculty lead translational research and innovation in collaboration with industry, bridging knowledge creation with practical application, while Professional Officers contribute deep technical expertise and industry experience to translate concepts into implementation, prototyping and deployment, thereby ensuring impactful and industry-relevant outcomes. Why join SIT SIT is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning and the University for Industry. Our students learn in authentic environments, work on real problems with external partners, and undertake substantial workplace learning through the Integrated Work Study Programme. Our approach to education is explicitly competency-based, with a focus on demonstrated capability, workplace relevance, and flexible pathways for learners. At SIT, we welcome both academic candidates, and practitioner-academics with substantial industry, government, or operational cybersecurity experience. Candidates should be able to translate their expertise into rigorous teaching, authentic learning experiences, applied scholarship, translational work, and industry relevant outcomes and impact. Areas of interest in cybersecurity We welcome applicants with expertise in one or more areas across the cybersecurity spectrum, and are especially interested in candidates whose work can strengthen the university’s capability in Threat Operations. Relevant areas include threat detection and analysis, threat hunting, technical investigations, incident response, adversary tradecraft, operational threat intelligence, security operations, and detection engineering. We also welcome applicants working in areas that strengthen operational cyber defence, such as purple teaming, red teaming, AI for security, security automation, adversary emulation, and cyber range or validation environments. Applications from outstanding candidates across the wider cybersecurity spectrum remain strongly welcome. Key Responsibilities You will contribute to SIT’s mission through a combination of teaching, curriculum development, applied scholarship, and external engagement in the area of cybersecurity. Depending on rank and profile, responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education learners designing modules, labs, case-based learning, and authentic assessments supervising capstone projects, industry-linked projects, and graduate students where appropriate contributing to programme development across pre-employment and continuing education offerings building applied research, translational work, or practice-based scholarship with external relevance developing partnerships with industry, government, and professional communities contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives across computing, engineering, AI, and other applied domains Teaching and educational contributions At SIT, strong teaching means building learning experiences that are hands-on, rigorous, and close to practice. That may include secure system design projects, digital forensics investigations, threat-hunting exercises, red-blue or purple-team style activities, malware analysis labs, incident response simulations, or projects shaped by real operational and sectoral constraints. Our educational model values authenticity, workplace relevance, and the ability to assess whether learners can perform, not only whether they can recall. You should be able to contribute to curriculum design, develop modern teaching materials, mentor students well, and work with colleagues to improve programmes over time. Experience with applied learning, competency-based education, workplace learning, or industry-based training will be valuable. Research / scholarly / translational contributions SIT values scholarship that moves beyond publication alone. We are interested in research and scholarly work that can be tested, translated, adopted, or used to solve real problems. This may take different forms: applied research with industry or government; translational work that leads to methods, tools, datasets, or deployable capabilities; practice-based scholarship grounded in operational experience; sector-facing evaluations; or interdisciplinary work that brings cybersecurity into real systems and real environments. The strongest candidates will show a clear line of sight between their expertise and tangible external value. Candidate profile / qualifications We welcome applications from candidates with strong academic, applied, or practice-oriented profiles. You should have Doctorate or a Master’s degree (with substantial and credible industry achievement) in cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, information security, or a closely related field expertise in one or more cybersecurity domains relevant to this search demonstrated teaching excellence, or relevant experience in industry-based education and training demonstrated evidence in translating your expertise into authentic learning experiences and useful external outcomes and impact a strong interest in student learning and engagement, and keen to adopt flipped classroom methods, team-based learning, and authentic assessments for learning strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset interest in working across disciplines and with external partners The following will strengthen an application experience in industry, government, or operational cybersecurity environments professional certifications or recognised practice credentials experience with applied or competency-based education a track record in translational research, practice-led scholarship, or industry-linked innovation for candidates at the levels of Associate Professor / Professor, the ability to lead programmes, mentor colleagues, and help shape institutional capability Application Submission Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted electronically through the SIT careers website using the Apply Now button. As part of your application, please submit the following materials cover letter curriculum vitae research, scholarship, or applied practice statement teaching statement Questions about this opportunity may be directed to the Cybersecurity Faculty Search Committee Chair at bernard.nee@singaporetech.edu.sg. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Salary

Competitive

Posted

22 May 2026

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Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
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  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

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Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
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  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

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  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

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  • Geography
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