Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an University assistant predoctoral - PhD Position in Inorganic & Materials Chemistry 52 Faculty of Chemistry Startdate: 01.06.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 31.05.2029 Reference no.: 5571 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: The Chin Research Group at the Department of Functional Materials and Catalysis at the Faculty of Chemistry develops advanced porous materials (MOF and COF) for sensing, energy conversion and catalysis. This PhD project aims to control the growth, alignment, and assembly of framework materials using external fields (electric, magnetic, or flow) to create structured, anisotropic, and multifunctional materials. By coupling field-driven orientation with compositional design, the project will investigate how directional control over framework domains influences charge transport, optical response, and catalytic performance. Applications include enhanced electrochemical sensing, field-responsive coatings, and energy-harvesting architectures. The candidate will use advanced fabrication, microscopy, and spectroscopy techniques, and work within an interdisciplinary team spanning materials chemistry, surface science, and applied physics. The position is embedded in the Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem), Austria’s largest graduate network in chemical sciences, providing training, mentoring, and networking in a world-class research environment. You will join a vibrant and international research environment within the Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem) – Austria’s largest doctoral training program in chemistry. DoSChem brings together more than 200 doctoral students and over 50 PIs, fostering interdisciplinary and curiosity-driven research. The contract duration is 3 years with a preliminary limitation of 1,5 years and will automatically be extended to 3 years unless the employer hands in a non-extension declaration after 12 months. An extension up to a total of 4 years is then possible provided the excellent performance of the candidate. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: Synthesize and characterize MOF/COF/HOF materials and composites Investigate field-assisted growth and assembly using electric, magnetic, or electrohydrodynamic stimuli Fabricate structured and patterned films for sensing, photonic and energy applications Correlate orientation, morphology, and functionality using microscopy and spectroscopy Contribute to publications, conferences, and collaborative projects Work on your dissertation and its completion Finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months Hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement Participate in mentoring and teaching activities within the department Contribute to the administration and smooth running of the research group This is part of your personality: Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline (grade of at least 2 in Austrian system / GPA >= 3.5/4) Strong background in inorganic or materials chemistry Experience in the basic handling of DNA or peptides is an advantage. Experience in materials synthesis and characterization is a must. (MOF/COF synthesis or colloidal assembly is an advantage) Evidence of scientific writing and publications is a plus Excellent communication and data presentation skills Fluent in English (German is an advantage) Motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently Expectations for successful candidates: The language of the school is English; therefore, English is required, German is appreciated. Further expectations are: Strong communication, data presentation and visualization skills Ability to work both, independently and collaboratively What we offer: Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Contract: The contract duration is 3 years with a preliminary limitation of 1,5 years and will automatically be extended to 3 years unless the employer hands in a non-extension declaration after 12 months. An extension up to a total of 4 years is then possible provided the excellent performance of the candidate. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: Please submit the following documents in English as a SINGLE PDF document through our job portal ("Apply now" button), Job-ID 5571: Strong motivation letter Curriculum vitae (CV) including relevant publications Copies of Bachelor and Master degree certificates in German or in CERTIFIED English translation (including CREDIT TRANSCRIPTS) Contact information of two referees, who have PREVIOUSLY SUPERVISED you in your past research projects If you have any questions, please contact: Jia Min Chin jiamin.chin@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: 05/25/2026 Prae Doc

Full-time, Fixed Term position until 12 January 2029 Salary HEW 8 ($116,551 - $131,257 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Bundoora West campus, and the potential to work across other RMIT campuses as required. Bring governance, planning and projects together and help shape the School Health and Biomedical Sciences' priorities at scale. We're looking for an experienced governance and projects coordinator who thrives in a complex environment, enjoys working with senior stakeholders, and can turn information into clear insights and enabling senior leaders to make decisions with measurable outcomes. You will lead one of the core administrative streams within the School Operations portfolio, driving governance, strategic planning, and high-impact initiatives that enable the delivery of the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences' priorities. About the Role Reporting to the Senior Manager, School Operations, you will lead a team that enables effective governance, coordination, and project delivery across the School Operations portfolio. You will oversee committee processes, submissions, actions, and reporting, while also supporting strategic projects and School-wide planning activities. You will bring strong judgement, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to working across diverse stakeholders (School Executive, School academic staff, College Operations and central University functions). This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys: running high-quality governance processes and committee secretariat functions driving process improvement and innovation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness coordinating strategic initiatives from idea to delivery producing executive-ready papers, briefings and analysis to support decision-making strengthening visibility, tracking, and accountability across key priorities Key Responsibilities: Coordinate School governance and committee processes, providing high quality secretariat support and ensuring alignment with College and University requirements. Support delivery of strategic projects and planning activities, including executive planning, strategic papers, business cases, and School wide initiatives. Coordinate Learning and Teaching activities, including program development and amendments, and act as a key liaison with College on L&T processes. Facilitate effective coordination between the School and College, including oversight of governance-related surveys and associated engagement activities. Oversee School communications and information management, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent messaging across channels. To be successful in this position, you will have: Demonstrated experience in providing high-level administrative and executive support within a complex organisation, including coordinating governance processes, committees, and senior stakeholders. Proven ability to coordinate and support projects and initiatives, including planning, tracking progress, managing timelines, and ensuring alignment with organisational priorities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collate, interpret, and synthesise information from multiple sources and systems to support informed decision-making. Demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality documentation, including reports, briefing papers, business cases, and presentations for senior audiences. Demonstrated experience in using and managing corporate or university systems (e.g., student management, workflow/approval, and reporting systems), and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes. Highly developed organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. Demonstrated understanding of Learning and Teaching processes (e.g., program development and amendments) and governance frameworks, including the ability to support compliance with policies, procedures, and approval workflows. Qualifications: A relevant postgraduate qualification or progress towards postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant education/training and expertise. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences comprises three Academic areas: Clinical Sciences Health Sciences Medical Sciences. Primarily based at the RMIT Bundoora campus, we undertake teaching and research across the disciplines of: Human Biosciences, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations, Nursing, Digital Health, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Chinese Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physiotherapy and Psychology. The School's research was ranked as well above world standard in clinical science, medical physiology, microbiology and pharmacology & pharmaceutical sciences, and complementary and alternative medicine, and above world standard in psychology, public health & health service and medical & health sciences. We have a strategic focus on chronic disease and integrative health care with globally distinctive research strengths in respiratory health, neuroinflammation, translational immunology and infection, cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, and cross-cutting themes of: Lifestyle Medicine, Digital Health, Indigenous Health, Ageing in Health & Disease, and Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Prognostics. Research and Learning and Teaching innovation within the School is supported by a world class simulated hospital, digital human anatomy facility, state-of-the-art equipment and fully equipped laboratories and medical radiations facilities as well as a significant number of national and international partners. Details of the School can be found at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/health-and-biomedical-sciences To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below. For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address. Position Description - Senior Coordinator, School Governance and Strategic Projects Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. Applications close on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11:59 PM Melbourne Time. RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.All applicants will be required to complete a gender based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Department: English Vacancy ID: 041183 Closing Date: 17-May-2026 Applications are invited by writers of established reputation for one position co-funded by Maynooth University and Kildare Library and Arts Services, which celebrates a decade-long partnership with this residency. The residency will run from 1st October 2026 – 30th September 2027, with duties expected to average approximately six hours per week contact time with students and the wider public. The role is designed to provide students and the broader community with the opportunity to engage with writers of distinction, as well as providing the writers with time to advance their current project(s). Writers-in-Residence at Maynooth University have included Aingeala Flannery, Catherine Prasifka, Fíona Scarlett, Paul Lynch, Christodoulos Makris, Eoin McNamee, Annemarie Ní Churreáin, Sue Rainsford, Susan Tomaselli, and Joanna Walsh. The position is open to applications from writers working in poetry and/or creative prose. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 17th May 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