Austrian Academy of Sciences

The Hollow Core Fibre Group at the University of Southampton is seeking a Principal Enterprise Fellow to lead key industry partnerships. Our team is at the forefront of hollow core fibre development, and this role offers the unique chance to realise significant opportunities at a major inflection point for this emerging technology.  You will join a collaborative, supportive group and have opportunity to thrive in a university environment developing future technology. You will work and grow in a team whose culture centres on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability. Working hours are flexible, with the option for hybrid working.  Role overview You will manage business operations for a portfolio of industry-funded research projects, owning the commercial relationship with sponsors, negotiating next-phase proposals, and developing robust processes for project contracting, compliance, and execution. You will forge new industry partnerships in an expanding array of contacts across priority application areas. Working closely with the technical team, you will lead the creation and buildout of enterprise fibre sales capability, coordinating efforts with University professional services teams. You will own the operational lifecycle of new projects, orchestrating contracting and compliance, enabling timely set up, and running project governance with the Principal Investigator.  What you will achieve in your first 12 months: Negotiate and secure next-phase proposals in existing projects and open new partnerships in priority areas Develop an intake workflow to triage new opportunities: gather scope/deliverables, map to capability, identify and manage IP/publication/export sensitivities Standardise a fibre-sales contracting process, coordinating inputs across professional services: Finance, Contracts, Legal, Technology Transfer, Export Control Create unified trackers, decision logs, and reporting tools to align project teams Essential qualifications, skills, & experience: PhD or equivalent experience  Demonstrated success scoping, costing, proposing, winning, and executing large, complex R&D projects Strong project management fundamentals with demonstrated cycle‑time & delivery improvements Excellent communications and multi-stakeholder coordination  Contracts and compliance literacy (NDAs, SoWs, publication, IP, export)  Microsoft Office fluency Desirable skills & experience: R&D experience in photonics or fibre-optics US government contracting and compliance  Experience in business development or technical sales; strong client relationship management  Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate)  AI tools (especially Copilot) for proposal and project management workflows  Contract & reporting Funded to 28/2/28 with potential to extend. Reports to PI; works closely with research team and University professional services. No current line management; as the portfolio grows, you may supervise or matrix‑lead project administrators. Working pattern & location Hybrid working with ~1–2 days on site (peaks may vary with contracting cycles) and occasional travel. Flexible working and job‑share requests welcome (0.6–1.0 FTE). Inclusion We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. How to apply Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. Shortlisted candidates will complete a brief written exercise and panel interview with presentation. For general inquiries regarding this position, please contact Professor Austin Taranta, a.a.taranta@soton.ac.uk. 

Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of  ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS EDUCATION The appointee may be appointed to a fixed-term tenure-track assistant or associate professorship or permanent full professorship, depending on their qualifications and career stage. Further information on the University of Helsinki's tenure track system is available on the University website. The appointment is to begin on 1 January 2027.  Job overview  The appointee will undertake research and development in chemistry and physics teaching, learning and teacher education. They will mainly teach in the Bachelor’s and Master’s Programmes in Educational Sciences, within the class and subject teacher study tracks, and in other degree programmes relevant to their research and coordinated by the Faculty of Educational Sciences. While the primary teaching language is Finnish, some teaching may be in English. The appointee will be responsible for teaching in the chemistry and physics education, doctoral education in the field, and research broadly related to the field. They will supervise theses and lead and develop research in the field in both national and international networks. A central element of the position involves collaboration with the University’s teacher training schools and subject faculties. The role includes administrative duties, and the appointee is also expected to contribute to public engagement. The successful candidate will have extensive research experience in the chemistry education, physics education or both, especially relating to teaching and learning, as well as experience with a broad range of research methods and the ability to develop them. Qualification requirements and appointment criteria  Associate and assistant professors within the tenure track system must hold an applicable doctoral degree and be capable of conducting independent scholarly work, alongside the requisite teaching skills. In addition, they must be capable and willing to promote their academic career through publications and other means, and develop teaching, learning and research in the field. The assessment of applicant qualifications considers not only research and teaching merits, but also success in securing external research funding and experience in domestic and international research projects. Full professors must hold an applicable doctoral degree and possess advanced academic qualifications, experience in leading scholarly research, and evidence of success in securing external research funding and international collaboration in their research field. Applicants must be able to deliver research-based teaching and supervise theses. The position also requires academic leadership skills. The assessment of applicant qualifications considers both scholarly and teaching-related qualifications. Qualifications in chemistry and physics teaching at the basic education level, 60 credits in pedagogical studies for teachers or comparable studies outside Finland will be considered an advantage. Scholarly qualifications encompass relevant publications and other academically valuable research results, success in securing external research funding, international research experience, as well as academic responsibilities and elected positions, and international relations. Teaching qualifications encompass teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning material, other teaching merits and, if necessary, a demonstration of teaching skills and participation in training doctoral researchers. Also considered are applicants’ leadership and interaction skills and their active contribution to the academic community and public engagement. In addition, the appointment committee will review applicants’ views on the development of research and teaching in the field. The assessment of shortlisted applicants will consider statements by external experts and interviews carried out by the appointment committee. The applications will be assessed comprehensively, with due regard to career stage. The University of Helsinki has signed the DORA Declaration and applies its principles to the assessment of applicants’ academic merits. According to the Government Decree on Universities, assistant, associate and full professors must be proficient in the language of instruction, in this case, Finnish. In addition, they must have at least satisfactory oral and written skills in Swedish. A person not educated in Finland in Finnish or Swedish may be exempted from the Swedish requirement. To successfully attend to the duties of the position, appointees must also have good English skills. The employer will support the appointee’s language learning. Read more about the language requirements. The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The Faculty of Educational Sciences provides assistance in relocation.  What we offer The Faculty of Educational Sciences is a dynamic, inspiring and international working and studying environment that has invested in state-of-the-art research and teaching infrastructure. We encourage our staff to make bold and creative decisions while exercising high standards of ethical conduct in research, teaching and community relations. The salary will be based on level 7 (assistant / associate professor) or levels 8-10 (professor) of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The annual gross salary of assistant/associate professor varies between 55,000 and 69,000 Euros and of full professor between 66,000 and 99,000 Euros depending on the appointee’s qualifications and previous experience. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months. The faculty’s administrative and technical staff, as well as expert colleagues will support the successful appointee in their role. The University of Helsinki provides its staff with occupational health and fitness services, professional development opportunities, as well as a first-class research and teaching environment and the conditions necessary for international cooperation. Read more about work at our university. For international applicants we offer relocation services and support in settling-in, training and other events especially designed for our international staff members, a special UniBuddy-program and specialized support for spouses (HEI LIFE Spouse Network). Application instructions The application, together with the required attachments, must be submitted through the University of Helsinki recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current University employees must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal.  All application documents must be in English and submitted as a single PDF file, named as follows: lastname_professor_fyke. Link the PDF file to the relevant position in the recruitment system. Kindly see the instructions for the attached documents.  The application must be accompanied by the following documents:  A motivation letter or written application  A researcher’s curriculum vitae in accordance with University guidelines (max. 10 pages, see instructions above) A numbered list of publications (in which ten publications most relevant to the position are indicated in bold font, see instructions above) A plan for advancing research and teaching in the field and a vision for the development of the applicant’s research and the research field in general (maximum of 2 pages)  A report on the applicant’s research activities (1–3 pages, including activity in academic communities, acquisition of research funding and international research).  Additionally we request applicants to fill out a separate report on their teaching qualifications via e-form. Applicants are kindly asked to be prepared, after the closing of the application period and if requested by the faculty, to submit up to 10 publications of their choice to be reviewed by the external evaluators. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and a demonstration of teaching skills. Please note that all necessary qualifications, including the degree, must be attained by the end of the application period. The University of Helsinki is committed to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in all its operations. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds. The application deadline is 30 April 2026. Further information Further information on the position can obtained from the dean, professor Markku Jahnukainen (markku.jahnukainen@helsinki.fi) or the vice dean, professor Kalle Juuti (kalle.juuti@helsinki.fi). Further information on the recruitment process can be obtained from HR Specialist Hector Nystedt (hector.nystedt@helsinki.fi). For technical support for using the recruitment system: rekrytointi(@helsinki.fi Further information on careers and the tenure track system is available on our website. Read more about working at the University of Helsinki. Support for international employees. Why Finland Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality and inexpensive childcare, free schooling and tertiary training (also in English), excellent family benefits and healthcare, and is ranked as one of the top countries in the world for expat families. Finland also repeatedly tops the World Happiness Report. Why Finland is a great place to live and work. The internationally esteemed and highly successful Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki is Finland’s leading unit of research and teaching in Educational Sciences and Teacher Education. The Faculty of Educational Sciences conducts research related to human growth, development and learning. Our research encompasses the different stages of the human life cycle, from early childhood to school age, adulthood, professional life and ageing. Our research is targeted systematically at different levels of society and the education system, as well as more broadly at professional life and culture. Our research focuses on growth, development, learning and teaching in diverse environments, contexts and subjects, as well as on educational policies and practices, and the structures of the education system. We investigate the significance of education in the lives of individuals, society and social justice, and we analyse how our understanding of humanity, knowledge and educational cultures can change. The perspectives of our research are individual, collective and societal. Our strengths include a broad-based theoretical approach, as well as methodological diversity and innovation. Our research aims towards the realization of cultural and social possibilities for the wellbeing of an individual and a society in a changing world. We provide undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education that qualifies students for both the teaching profession and other positions requiring general education academic expertise. We also provide the pedagogical studies required to qualify as a teacher to students majoring in other faculties’ disciplines. 

Based in the College of Engineering and Information Technology, Adelaide City Campus East Full time fixed term position available for 2.5 years Salary range: $81,293 - $109,307 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Work that matters In this role, you will contribute to advancing new knowledge and fundamental understanding of how distributed propulsion systems influence aircraft aerodynamics and control. This will be achieved through a systematic analysis supported by a comprehensive experimental campaign conducted in the large-scale wind tunnel at Adelaide University’s Thebarton campus, in collaboration with the project partner, Blue Spirit Aero (https://bluespiritaero.com/). The outcomes of the project will inform the design of next-generation aircraft, particularly hybrid and electric aeroplanes. The team The project team will include the academics with the expertise in aircraft design, control and aerodynamics from the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The team will also include PhD and Honours students, and the project will be supported by the University technical staff and facilities. Our College of Engineering and Information Technology brings together expertise across aviation, computer science, construction management, and the full spectrum of 21st-century engineering disciplines including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, environmental, and biomedical engineering. Visit the AU website to learn more about the College of Engineering and Information Technology Our people Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment with a variety of tasks to complete and enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams to maximise our collective achievements. You’ll engage with colleagues, students, and industry partners, receiving and delivering research contributions across teams. Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience  To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: Qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related discipline. Essential: Demonstrated experience in conducting wind tunnel experiments, including design and manufacture of the models, measurement of the forces and flow diagnostics. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in addition to working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in communicating effectively with professional and industry bodies, government, project partners, and members of the community. Experience in leading research projects that have required organisational and time management skills, including experience to follow an agreed project plan and meet realistic milestones. Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and ability to contribute to the diversity of the university community. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Launch your future with Adelaide University now Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:  your current CV  a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role  The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. Submit your application by 11:30pm Thursday 9 April 2026 Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised. The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 492782) Jessica Maslen Team Lead, Talent Acquisition +61 8 8302 1700| careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.