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Peshawar, Pakistan
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About Abasyn University

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Abasyn University, located in Peshawar, is a private higher education institution chartered by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. 

The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across disciplines including engineering, computer science, business administration, pharmacy, microbiology, biotechnology, education, health sciences, political science and international relations. 

Several programmes hold national accreditation, including computer science and software engineering degrees accredited by the National Computing Education Accreditation Council, pharmacy recognised by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, and civil and electrical engineering approved by the Pakistan Engineering Council.

Abasyn University’s campus includes specialised laboratories, a library, sports facilities and cultural spaces. The university supports research through dedicated offices, journals and conferences, and maintains international collaborations with institutions such as the University of Bedfordshire and Southampton Solent University in the UK, and Dongbei University of Finance and Economics in China. 

The university also offers scholarships, fee concessions and academic medals to recognise merit and support students in financial need.

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Description The Center for Interacting Urban Networks, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Junior Research Scientist to support the project LANDMark on research on land economics, in any of the following areas: Measurement of land prices, with a focus on imputation techniques Land value determinants: public infrastructures (transport, health, and education services) Macroeconomic stability and instability in the presence of land as a fixed, non-produced asset Taxation of land wealth as an alternative to the consumption tax and the capital tax The political economy of land and its taxation Land, fixed resources, and political conflict The successful applicant will contribute to the research centered on any of these themes. The qualified candidate will have an MSc or an MA in economics or another quantitative field with no more than five years from receipt of the degree, and an appetite for working on interdisciplinary teams. 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Head, School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science

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Griffith University

Australia, Brisbane

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Australia, Brisbane


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The School is home to a dynamic and collegial community of scholars with internationally recognised strengths in research and teaching. Among its academic staff are former ARC Laureates, Future Fellows, DECRA recipients, fellows of learned academies and recipients of national teaching awards. Since 2022, the School has made a significant number of new academic appointments and strengthened its culture of collaboration, excellence and innovation. HLSS offers a range of innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programs and supports a large, diverse Higher Degree Research (HDR) community. The School maintains strong industry, community and international partnerships, ensuring its teaching addresses contemporary challenges and prepares graduates for life beyond university. It fosters a vibrant research culture, anchored by the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research (GCSCR), one of the University’s twelve research centres. 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In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Qualifications section above and the position description) Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission) Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check. 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Professor of Psychology and Head of Department

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Monash University

Malaysia

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Monash University

Malaysia


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26 Jun 2026

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SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

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Singapore


Schemes of Service: Professional Officers Division: Professional Officers Employment Type: Fixed Term Professional Officer in Industrial Biotechnology The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society. The university’s unique pedagogy integrates work and study, embracing authentic learning in a real-world environment through collaborations with key strategic partners. Its focus on applied research with business impact is aimed at helping industry innovate and grow. SIT’s centralised campus within the Punggol Digital District features a vibrant learning environment where academia and industry are tightly integrated with the community. SIT espouses an applied learning approach and offers degrees with a strong focus on science and technology. Our faculty work closely with industry on translational research and innovation, as well as provide consultancy on solutions to industry challenges. This well-established nexus with industry endows our graduates with deep skills and work-ready training experience – attuning them to the needs and demands of the future economy. SIT is also establishing strategic live test beds known as ‘Living Labs’ both within and beyond its Punggol campus to support greater experiential learning and strengthen its applied research offerings. The university’s pool of experts works with multi-disciplinary teams to drive the horizontal technology enablers required to support SIT’s strategic translational research. The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralised pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers bring specialised and deep technical expertise developed through extensive industry experience. They provide a critical industry perspective to student learning and applied research, complementing the academic expertise of faculty by translating industry practices and real-world applications into the curriculum. 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Manage and support operations of the pilot-scale microbial bioprocess facilities (Bioprocess Innovation Platform, BIP), including: Project- and operation-related procurement; Consumables planning and resource allocation; tilities management (scheduling, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair coordination); Analytical and process data capture, analysis and documentation; Project documentation, reporting and follow-up actions; Waste management and disposal coordination; Laboratory safety and compliance. Provide hands-on technical support across feedstock processing, fermentation (up to 500L), downstream processing, and prototype sample preparation. Coordinate and manage external engagements for BIP, including: Technical services; Service contract work; Collaborative research projects. Lead or co-lead technical work packages in applied research and innovation projects with industry partners where appropriate. Strengthen SIT’s Industrial Biotechnology capability by supporting end-to-end translational delivery across upstream, bioprocess, and downstream domains. Contribute to CET delivery, especially laboratory sessions for credit-bearing micro-credentials in Industrial Biotechnology, including: Lab manual development and maintenance; Experiment design and execution; Troubleshooting; Assessment and lab report management. Support teaching and supervision in applied learning activities, including laboratory classes and student projects (Final Year Projects, Capstone, IWSP, etc.). Supervise, train, and mentor facility users on safe and effective operation of equipment, workflows, and experimental procedures. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field. A Master’s degree, PhD, and/or relevant professional certifications are advantageous. Minimum 8 years of relevant industry or pilot-scale experience in fermentation, bioprocess development and operations, downstream processing, scale-up, or related biomanufacturing operations. Demonstrated strong hands-on competence in: Equipment operation; Process development and troubleshooting; SOP development and implementation; Laboratory safety and compliance; Analytical and process data handling. Practical experience in managing or supporting shared facilities, pilot-scale operations, or translational project workflows. Experience in coordinating across multiple stakeholders for technical project delivery. Strong mentoring and supervisory skills, with an interest in working closely with students in an academic environment. Ability to contribute to applied learning, applied research, and industry collaboration. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, and relevant industrial certifications. Strong commitment to maintaining a culture of safety and compliance. Desirable: Familiarity with upstream strain or enzyme engineering, and its interface with process translation. Familiarity with lab-scale fermentation and downstream processing, and process scale-up. Proficient in operations and analytics related to HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS and FTIR. Experience in CET delivery, industry training, or competency-based education. Key Competencies Strong technical ownership and operational mindset; Hands-on troubleshooting capability; Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across functions and teams in a dynamic environment; Strong mentoring and supervisory capability; Good technical writing and communication skills; Resourceful, proactive, and self-driven; Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and good operational practices.

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Competitive

Posted

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Senior Research Dissemination Fellow (LifeLab)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton

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University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton


About Us University of Southampton has been awarded funding to develop and host a Specialist Centre for Public Health. LifeLab is a unique research-based educational project created by the University of Southampton in collaboration with the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and University Hospital Southampton. With children and young people at the heart of everything we do, LifeLab provides engaging experiences in and outside schools in a variety of creative formats. These experiences empower children and young people to understand the science behind the health messages they see and hear. They are able to apply that knowledge to the choices they make for their own lives – for their health now, in the future and for their future families. About the Role The Senior Research Dissemination Fellow will support our ongoing work by identifying and optimising the research and dissemination outputs of LifeLab. You will be required to work proactively across the team to understand the range and depth of work undertaken in LifeLab and wider Specialist Centre for Public Health and to prepare quality research outputs for dissemination.  You will have knowledge and experience of research within the public health sector, and to be able to work collaboratively to project delivery dates. You will also be an excellent communicator and able to build relationships both internally and externally. This post is offered on a fixed term (24 months) basis in the School of Healthcare Enterprise & Innovation. As a school we operate hybrid working with an expected minimum of 20% in office. This role is available as a fractional or full-time post. University of Southampton  The University of Southampton promotes a healthy work life balance with a generous holiday allowance, defined benefit pension, flexible working, generous parental leave, and childcare provision. For more information on our benefits, please visit our human resources pages. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Susan Patrick via s.patrick@soton.ac.uk.

Salary

£36,636 to £44,746 Per annum

Posted

26 Jun 2026

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  • Computer Science

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  • Education

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  • Civil Engineering
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Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences

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Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Politics and International Studies