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The Europaeum is a network of 17 leading European universities committed to fostering cross-border intellectual exchange, developing the next generation of European thinkers, policy makers, and leaders. It runs an annual programme of high-impact academic events and the flagship Europaeum Scholars Programme, which brings together outstanding doctoral students from across Europe to work collaboratively on policy challenges. An Executive Director is now sought to lead the Europaeum into its next phase. The successful candidate will serve as the organisation’s senior external representative to academic leaders, funders, policymakers, and partners. They will work closely with member universities, and will lead a small, dedicated Oxford-based team. Priorities will include driving fundraising efforts, promoting institutional partnerships, strengthening the Europaeum’s visibility, ensuring smooth internal operations and safeguarding the long-term sustainability of the organisation. Strong candidates will bring experience leading small teams or projects in resource-constrained environments. Strong ambassadorial skills will be critical, as will an aptitude for partnership-building and fundraising. A good understanding of European higher education systems and academic cultures would be useful. The role is suited to an individual with intellectual presence, diplomatic skill, and a passion for making a difference to Europe by fostering the next generation of leaders and building greater collaboration between academia and policy making. The Executive Director could be appointed on a 0.6 FTE to 1.0 basis, with the expectation of a higher percentage for an individual who could combine the Executive Director role with a significant fund-raising role. Regular travel across Europe will be required. For further details on the role, please visit https://www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/europaeum/ To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to europaeum@minervasearch.com by 17th March. 

Department: Department of Social Education – Faculty of Education Deadline: 18 Mar 2026 Start date: 01.05.2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling In accordance with Section 77 of Act No. 111/98 Coll., the Dean of the Faculty of Education of Masaryk University announces a selection procedure to fill the position of Head of Department of Social Education More information about the faculty can be found at the end of the advertisement, about the departments on the website of the Department of Social Education OUR REQUIREMENTS Qualification conditions: Achieved academic or researcher degree (professor, associate professor, Ph.D., or equal) in the field as above or similar, potential for management position and experience with foreign cooperation and international projects, professional and personal potential for development of the field and research, experience in education and research in the field, relevant educational, publishing and creative activities (including foreign activities), advanced level of academic English, knowledge of other language is a plus, ability to teach in the Czech language (minimum level C1 or native speaker). Required knowledge, skills, abilities: User knowledge of PC: MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), knowledge of secure data management, ability to collaborate through digital technologies (MS Teams, ZOOM, etc.), good organizational and communication skills, independence, responsibility. WE OFFER Employee benefits Eight weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, pension contribution, meals in MU canteens,  possibility to use sports facilities in Brno. Work environment Employment in a prestigious institution awarded the HR Excellence in Research Award, combining science with teaching activities, a well-equipped working environment in a well accessible location in Brno. Education and development Career development and growth, the possibility of being assigned a mentor on entry,  education, language and other courses provided by MU, use of MUNI libraries, possibility to take advantage of foreign stays and internships, participation in conferences. HOW TO APPLY? Apply via the online application link until March 18, 2026 and submit the required documents: Structured CV in PDF format (min. 1 A4) Cover letter in PDF format Copy of diploma from the highest level of education (without notarial certificate) The department's development concept for the coming term (pedagogical, research, project, personnel and economic development strategy, including the development of internationalisation) In the days following the application deadline, you will receive information about further procedures MORE INFORMATION Submitting the required documents when sending the e-application In case of failure to provide the copies via the e-application, the applicant will be at most once asked to provide them by a specific date. If he/she fails to submit the materials by that date, he/she will not be admitted to the next round of the selection process, which is the interview. Selection process and selection criteria submission of all required documents in the e-application, knowledge of the Czech language in both written and verbal form, the candidate's profile compliance with the requirements for the position. Non-discrimination declaration At that Faculty of Education, Masaryk University, we promote equal access; every applicant has a chance to get a job regardless of age, gender, social or other disadvantages. Selection procedures are conducted following the University Selection Procedure Regulations. Information about the faculty The Faculty of Education, recipient of the prestigious international HR Excellence in Research Award, is a faculty with a relevant research focus based on interdisciplinarity linking teaching, scientific research and social engagement in academia. It develops HR strategy, supports career development, reconciliation of work and personal life of employed persons and provides a diverse range of benefits.

Department: Hamilton Institute Vacancy ID: 040143 Closing Date: 08-Mar-2026 Applications are invited for a Senior Research Fellow position in the fields of DNA computing, DNA data storage and DNA nanostructures. The position is based in the group of Professor Damien Woods at the Hamilton Institute, with possible co-appointment in the Department of Computer Science. Funding is provided by the EIC-funded DISCO project (DNA Infrastructure for Storage and COmputation) led by Prof Woods.  The role involves theory and engineering of DNA-based self-assembly systems and DNA/molecular computers systems in the wet-lab, including mathematical theory and analysis, developing software pipelines for experimental protocols, executing experiments, analysing data and publishing results in top-tier journals, as well as conferences in the field.  Senior Research Fellow (2026) Salary Scale: €80,952 (1 point - with increment) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 8th March 2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University