Bangladesh Open University

London South Bank University Group (LSBU Group) is one of the UK’s most distinctive education groups. With a civic mission dating back to 1892, the Group brings together London South Bank University, South Bank Colleges and South Bank Academies within an integrated tertiary model focused on applied education, skills and social mobility. Serving more than 31,000 learners, LSBU Group is employer-led, learner-centred and committed to real-world impact. Through its strategy Connecting, LSBU Group has set out a bold ambition to redefine tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy rooted in London, delivering coherent pathways that translate education into opportunity, good jobs and contribution. LSBU Group is now seeking to appoint a Chief Commercial Officer - Portfolio Strategy and Business Development. Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chancellor, the postholder will be a full member of the Group Executive and play a pivotal role in shaping the Group’s future direction and long-term sustainability. The role carries strategic accountability for the coherence, performance and financial sustainability of the Group’s portfolio across higher education, further education, apprenticeships and academies. It combines portfolio strategy, growth and lifecycle management with executive oversight of business engagement and partnerships, apprenticeships and skills provision, marketing, student recruitment and communications, and academic standards and regulation. The successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience within higher education or a complex education or skills organisation, together with strong commercial and financial acumen and credibility at executive level. Values-driven and collaborative, they will work across institutional boundaries to deliver student success, employability and civic impact. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a highly innovative, purpose-led education group at a time of significant sector change. Closing date: Monday, 22nd June at 5pm For further information and details of how to apply, please visit: www.odgers.com/96078 LSBU is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

About the University As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The Role We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow to join an exciting industry-funded applied research project within the Infocomm Technology cluster at SIT. This project addresses the critical challenge of enabling ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) with priority-aware offloading for public safety services. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end investigation of novel edge-assisted computation offloading strategies that leverages edge intelligence. The role will bridge rigorous theoretical work with hands-on offloading algorithm design and development. The core responsibility is to build and validate these offloading strategies, complete with Python application programming interfaces (APIs), through rigorous simulations and proof-of-concept (PoC) trials. This position is ideal for a researcher with a passion for solving complex problems at the intersection of wireless communications, edge computing, and machine learning, and who is eager to translate theoretical insights into practical systems. Key Responsibilities Derive and analyse closed-form mathematical expressions for latency and offloading probabilities across edge-only, cloud-only, and edge-cloud computation offloading algorithms. Design and develop robust Python APIs for edge-only, cloud-only, and edge-cloud computation offloading algorithms. Set up network testbeds integrating hardware, software, and communication protocols to validate edge-only, cloud-only, and edge-cloud computation offloading algorithms. Conduct rigorous simulations and live PoC trials to ensure computation offloading algorithms meets URLLC targets for public safety services. Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure all project deliverables are met. Job Requirements A Ph.D./Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a highly related discipline. A strong theoretical foundation and research background in wireless communications and edge computing. Strong publication track record in top-tier conferences and journals in the areas of wireless communications, IoT, or edge computing. Demonstrated proficiency in software API and algorithm development of edge intelligence algorithms using Python. Knowledge of machine learning or reinforcement learning techniques is highly advantageous. Experience with theoretical wireless network modelling, particularly stochastic geometry or queuing theory, is highly advantageous.

A Research Fellow position is available for a highly motivated and talented researcher with a strong interest in high power fibre lasers to work on a project within the EPSRC Programme Grant on Smart Fibre-Optic High-Power Photonics (HiPPo). The HiPPo programme (https://www.hippo-laser.co.uk/) is focused on understanding how to control the properties of fibre lasers, to go beyond the “fixed” fibre lasers that are currently used in manufacturing and towards “smart” fibre lasers that are automatically reconfigured and optimised in real-time. The aim is to revolutionise manufacturing by developing the next generation of reconfigurable, scalable, resilient, power efficient, 'smart' fibre laser tools for modern day manufacturing. Our research vision for HiPPo includes the development of new smart fibre optic technologies that can handle high-power photonics applications. This includes the design and fabrication of novel fibre optic components and systems that can withstand high optical powers and enable new functionalities over a range of operating wavelengths. The primary objective of this specific project is to explore new approaches for power scaling of fibre lasers operating in the two-micron wavelength band to the kilowatt regime motivated by the needs of applications such as industrial laser processing. The project will involve close collaboration with other members of the HiPPo project team working on a range of topics in the field of high-power lasers. Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent professional qualifications and experience) in Physics, Engineering or a related discipline. Applications will also be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. Applicants should have excellent experimental and analytical skills preferably with experience in the design of fibre and/or solid-state lasers together with hands-on experience operating lasers in the multi-watt power regime. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Prof Andy Clarkson (Email: wac@orc.soton.ac.uk) As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach. Please include a copy of your CV and a cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, in your application.