AKAD Private University of Applied Sciences

Finance Discipline within the Business School (based in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law) Full-time (100%), permanent position Base salary will be in the range $117,120.53 - $138,769.70 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B) Based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity  An exciting opportunity is available for a Lecturer to build and grow their academic profile across teaching, research, and service and engagement. In this role, you will contribute to high-quality teaching, advance your research agenda, and provide academic leadership through coordination or supervision of staff. You will also contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, with support to develop an emerging national reputation in your field of research. Key responsibilities will include:  Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules. Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions. Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits. Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values. This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development. The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. About You  Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant field (Finance, Economics or related field). Additionally, you will demonstrate: A growing profile in teaching and research in the discipline area. A developing reputation and track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences. Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding. Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level across a variety of settings, including small and large groups. Experience in course coordination and contribution to the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.  A growing record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion. Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. Questions?  For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Shaun Bond via email shaun.bond@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (R-57316) in the subject line. Want to Apply?  We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume Cover letter Responses to the ‘About You’ section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information  UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Friday 20 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57316).

Open post-doctoral positions in ecological economics and environmental psychology The Human-Nature Transformations Research Group within the Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, is inviting applications for 2 Post-Doctoral Researcher positions to work on Horizon Europe funded projects. The Human-Nature Transformations Research Group is an interdisciplinary and international group of researchers with expertise spanning sustainability science, environmental policy, governance, law, economics, ecology, philosophy of science, urban planning and education. We are united by a commitment to understanding and transforming human–nature relationships through innovative concepts, participatory and co-creative methods, and solutions-oriented research. Our work bridges theory and practice, addressing issues from biodiversity governance and environmental justice to nature-based solutions, eco-acoustics, serious games and multispecies justice, with a strong emphasis on real-world impact, inclusivity and just sustainability transformations. The post-doctoral researcher (position 1 in ecological economics) will participate in a project which investigates and develops a new plural valuation assessment framework combining approaches such as natural capital accounting, cost-benefit analysis, participatory mapping, and multi-criteria decision analysis. Essential criteria Excellent ecosystem assessment, multi-criteria and multivariate analyses skills Excellent economic valuation and participatory mapping skills, including advanced skills in spatial analyses Excellent scientific writing skills, including ability to lead high quality multiple-authored journal papers in an efficient manner Strong ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively in large inter-disciplinary teams from different cultural backgrounds Strong ability to support Masters-level teaching in the human dimensions of natural resource management Strong ability to support project administration A 5% teaching commitment and additional service support expected. The position starts in September 2026 and has the possibility to continue until August 2029 (3-year contract). A six-month trial period will be applied. The post-doctoral researcher (position 2 in environmental psychology) will participate in a project to examine the barriers, enablers and systemic change levers for scaling alternative socio-economic models for nature restoration. This includes examining the levels of participation in socio-economic models and the challenges of real participation over the short, medium and longer-term. Essential criteria: Excellent social survey research skills, including the design and administration of surveys to multiple populations Excellent skills in univariate and multivariate statistical analyses Excellent scientific writing skills, including ability to lead high quality multiple-authored journal papers in an efficient manner Strong ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively in large inter-disciplinary teams from different cultural backgrounds Strong ability to support Masters-level teaching in the human dimensions of natural resource management Strong ability to support project administration A 5% teaching commitment and additional service support expected. The position starts in September 2026 and has the possibility to continue until August 2029. A six-month trial period will be applied. Working in Finland It is expected that successful candidates for both positions can live in Finland for the entire course of their employment. Travel funding will be provided to conduct field research relevant to the scope of the work. All staff are expected to be in the University of Helsinki office for 40% of the work week when not on field work or leave. What we offer Starting salary for post-doctoral researchers range from 3400–3800 euros depending on experience level and personal performance An exciting opportunity to conduct novel and impactful research in a supportive and stimulating environment Access to state-of-the-art resources and excellent support for further learning and professional development The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, unemployment and pension fund, a generous holiday package, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers). How to apply A response to essential criteria (max 2 pages). Please ensure you provide demonstrated experiences from your previous work in relation to each criterion (e.g., examples that demonstrate your skills or expertise) Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages) Publication list Contact information of two persons who are willing to provide a reference letter by separate request External applicants, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Now button. Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment contract, a grant researcher's contract or a visiting researcher's contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application by using the Employee Login button. The closing date for applications is 5pm Eastern European Time on Friday the 27th February 2026. We will process applications already during the application period and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Further information  About the position: Professor Christopher Raymond (christopher.raymond@helsinki.fi) Recruitment system: rekrytointi@helsinki.fi Viikki Campus: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/campuses/viikki-campus Support for international staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome and https://ihhelsinki.fi (International House Helsinki) Why choose University of Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-biological-and-environmental-sciences

Description The Division of Engineering and the Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES) at New York University Abu Dhabi are inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate to join the research group of Prof. Monica Menendez. The group focuses on monitoring, modeling, and controlling the operations of multimodal transportation systems. Particular attention is paid to new vehicle technologies and data sources; as well as the combination of traditional traffic flow theory concepts with new empirically derived models and data science ideas. Applicants must have received a PhD in engineering, computer science, urban science, or a related field. Experience in transportation, in particular related to urban science is required. Additionally, excellent communication skills in English and scientific creativity are essential. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. The terms of employment are very competitive and include a flexible working environment, annual home-leave travel allowance, generous housing and relocation benefits, medical insurance with access to world-class facilities, as well as educational subsidies for children. Salaries are tax-free in the UAE (for US tax, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion can be used). The researchers will have dedicated funds for traveling, computing, publications, and access to excellent world-class research facilities.  Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, at least two reference letters and a transcript, all in PDF format. Please visit our website at https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research.html for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please email: monica.menendez@nyu.edu. About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.