AGH University of Krakow

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The Institute for Communication Systems (ICS), home of the 6G Innovation Centre (6GIC), is looking to recruit a full-time Research Fellow to work on Generative and Token-based Semantic Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks (this is a fixed term contract upto Sept 2027). For this opening, the successful candidate will be required to have research experience in wireless communication systems as well as familiarity with design and training of state-of-the-art large generative AI models, e.g. Diffusion Models, Multimodal Large Language Models, etc. The area of specialization for this post is Generative Semantic and Token Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks. ICS is the largest academic research institute in Europe specialising in all aspects of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies). It is home to over 200 researchers with expertise in all communication and broadcasting systems and has developed the best-in-class large scale testbeds for research and innovation and enjoys the state-of-the-art lab and computing facilities. Established in 2012, 5GIC is the world’s first dedicated centre in researching end-to-end aspects of 5G and works closely with national and international leading academic institutes and key industrial partners. In November 2020, 6GIC was officially launched with parallel research undertaken in both 5G+ and 6G for 2030+. About you Applicants should have a good honors PhD degree in wireless communications or AI and computer vision fields and a strong track record of publications. Preference will be given to those with prior publications either in top-tier AI and Computer Vision venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc.), or prestigious IEEE journals (e.g. IEEE JSAC, ComST, etc.). Applicants are expected to have good problem solving and analytical skills, to be proactive, to engage with other researchers and to be self-motivated. The successful candidate will, in collaboration with other researchers, specify, design and implement the systems under investigation. The successful candidates will be joining a very strong and vibrant research team and will be supported by academic staff working on the programme.  How to apply Please apply on the University website with your CV and a cover letter. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi m.boloursazmashhadi@surrey.ac.uk. Please note the University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Calibre of applications. Further details Job Description

Department: Department of Geography – Faculty of Science Deadline: 4 Jun 2026 Start date: 1.7.2026 or negotiable Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling Dean of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position: Assistant/Associate professor in Social Geography Workplace: Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic Type of Contract: temporary position with 1-year contract (with possible extension), academic Working Hours: 1 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week) Expected Start Date: 1. 7. 2026 or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates Number of Open Positions: 1 Pay: negotiable Application Deadline: 4. 6. 2026 EU Researcher Profile: R2/R3 About the Workplace Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 6000 staff and 30 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region. Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University, generating around 40 % of MU research results. The Department of Geography at the Faculty of Science of MU is the second largest geography department in the Czech Republic. The department conducts multidisciplinary scientific research and teaching activities in the interrelated fields of human geography, physical geography, geoinformatics and geographic cartography. The staff of the Institute of Geography is involved in a number of research projects and grant programmes, as well as a wide range of application projects. Job Description Teaching and supervision of students in Czech and English within undergraduate and graduate courses focused on social geography, with a specialization in urban studies, socio-spatial inequalities, transformations of cities and regions, and related topics such as environmental change and sustainable development. Research and project activities in the field of social geography and urban studies, focusing on the analysis of socio-spatial processes, institutional frameworks, and policies of urban and regional development. Development of an independent research agenda, including the possibility of building a research team and collaborating with existing research groups at the department on topics such as spatiotemporal mobility, disability and accessibility, and climate change. Skills and Qualifications PhD in social geography, urban studies, sociology, or a related field. Publication record corresponding to the level of an established researcher (R3), ideally with international impact. Proficiency in Czech and English, both spoken and written. Experience in carrying out research and/or applied projects; ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental activities and the development of study programmes. Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to prof. RNDr. Petr Kubíček, CSc., email kubicek@geogr.muni.cz, phone 549491491. We Offer An interesting job in a dynamically expanding university area. Opportunity to participate in the activities of an established research group on environmental geoinformatics. We offer the chance to establish your own research group in cooperation with the Czech Globe Institute. Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility. Employee benefits such as 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution, a financial meal allowance, lunches in canteens of MU, Multisport card, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, university cinema discount, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone, childcare group-Campus. Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city. Application Process The application shall be submitted online 4. 6. 2026 via an e-application, please find the reference to the e-application in the beginning and end of the advertisement. The candidate shall provide the following: CV. Cover letter describing candidate's research priorities. Summary of research outputs and publications. Names and contact details of at least 2 references. After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz. Selection Process Received applications will be considered carefully in line with principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided. If we do not contact you within 10 working days after the application deadline at the latest, it means that we have shortlisted other candidates meeting the position requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview. The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here. Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our Career page. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Interested in Sustainability? Interested in keeping the Nation healthy? Do you have the organisational and administrative skills to support meaningful work in Climate, Health and Sustainability (CHS) ? Then we want to hear from you! Join us at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and help support our CHS programme. We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to provide comprehensive, effective and efficient administrative support to the NIHR Sustainability team and its external partners. Who are we?  The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low and middle-income countries. Further information can be found at: www.nihr.ac.uk. You are encouraged to review our operational priorities and watch this introductory video. What will you be doing?  You will help support the delivery of the Climate, Health and Sustainability (CHS) programme and the wider team, contributing to day‑to‑day activities that help the programme run smoothly. The role will involve supporting ongoing work, helping to improve ways of working, and providing practical assistance across a range of tasks. You will build your knowledge of the CHS programme over time and use this to support colleagues and respond to queries. Key responsibilities will include: Coordinating and resolving complex enquiries and casework independently. Acting as the main point of contact for CHS team’s shared mailbox and internal engagement platform, monitoring activity to ensure effective communication and collaboration Managing the diaries of senior colleagues and coordinating a range of internal and external meetings, activities and events. Including booking venues and speakers. Analysing and evaluating specialised information and data, identifying areas for further investigation Contributing insight to the development of new or revised policies and systems. Who are we looking for? You will be an experienced Sustainability professional with a strong understanding of the links between Climate, Health and Sustainability. You’ll be confident applying this knowledge to business priorities and capable of interpreting complex data clearly and concisely. You’ll be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external. A genuine interest in sustainability will be key to your success in this role. Other skills to be successful in this role are: Excellent planning and prioritisation skills. Strong communication and influencing abilities. A proactive, problem-solving mindset. The ability to evaluate and improve systems and processes. Why join us? We recognise that our people are our greatest asset, to look after them we offer: A generous benefits package (see full details here) Hybrid working (typically 20% office-based) A culture of wellbeing and support- we’ve proudly been signatories of, and working, to the 6 standards of Mental Health at work commitment since 2019. A commitment to personal development, with opportunities for growth. The role is offered at 36 hours per week, but we will consider part time (minimum of 28 hours). Please indicate any preference on your application. To learn more about working in our teams visit our website, or check out the video below: For an informal conversation, contact: hei-peopleservices@soton.ac.uk  Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early application is strongly encouraged.