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The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking a highly qualified full-time lecturer in Asset Pricing. Candidates must hold a PhD in this field or a closely related field and have a strong background in research. Relevant international experience is of advantage. The successful candidate will become part of an international network of universities and research institutes. Teaching Responsibilities In the role of a lecturer, the successful candidate will teach graduate courses in MBA and Master of Global Finance and Economics programs, and undergraduate courses in Business Administration and Finance and Accounting. The expected workload for the in-class lecture conduction is 08 academic hours per week, totaling 240 academic hours per year (1 academic hour equals to 45 minutes). Teaching should reflect current research methods and results, and comprises lectures on the following modules: Finance 2 at the level of texts such as Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives by Hull (https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/product/Hull-Options-Futures-and-Other-Derivatives-9th-Edition/9780133456318.html). Advanced Fundamentals of Asset Pricing topics such as term structure of interest rates, bond pricing, credit and liquidity risk, portfolio theory, equity valuation, hedging. Advanced Topics in Asset Pricing such as Behavioral Finance; Big-Data-Based Personal Finance; Computational Finance; Credit Risk Derivatives; Hedge Funds; Investment and Pension Finance; Real Estate Finance; Risk Management of Insurance Companies. Lecturer is invited to propose semi-elective courses within his/her expertise and in line with the curriculum of the programs. The named courses are subject to change upon realistic needs of the programs and joint agreement between the lecturer, relevant Academic Coordinators, and Dean/Vice Dean in charge of teaching. Courses may requires conducting relevant laboratory activities and/or advising student projects. The holder of this job is also responsible for supervising bachelor’s and master’s theses and mentoring Ph.D. students. Research Responsibilities As a faculty member of a research-oriented university, the successful candidate is expected to significantly contribute to the scientific profile of VGU through innovation. This includes and is not limited to comprehensive activities in basic research as well as applied research in the fields of Finance, Economics and Management. The ability to apply and generate externally funded research projects is highly desirable. Administrative responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the bachelor’s and master’s programs by participating in administrative, marketing and other public activities of the program in consultation with the Academic Coordinator of the study program and the German partner university, namely Goethe University Frankfurt. She or he is also expected to contribute actively to the academic self-administration of the Faculty of Economics and Management and university by being willing to stand for election to the Faculty Council, Academic Senate and/or other bodies. Qualification Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field, preferably from a well-known international university. A current title of Professor will be a plus, as experience and understanding of the German higher education system and methodology. Other requirements include: An outstanding academic record with a focus on Finance or other areas closely related to it Proven expertise in Asset Pricing. Strong track record of successful research activities and publications in international and peer-reviewed journals in the related area Proven teaching experience with strong self-motivation combined with a passion for teaching and research Experience in industry is of advantage Proven excellent English proficiency: Candidates who are from non-native English-speaking countries should include one of the following valid English proficiency certificates; IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 548(PBT), TOEFL 84 (iBT), TOEFL 212 (CBT), CEFR level B2 or Aptis level C1 at the time of application submission. Alternatively, candidates who do not hold a valid English proficiency certificate at the submission time need to be internally assessed at VGU to meet the criterion stated above. Employment benefits The successful candidate will become part of a professional and interdisciplinary group of faculty and have access to state-of-the-art laboratories. VGU supports its lecturers with attractive start-up endowments for quality research projects. VGU also supports participation in national and international conferences and the publishing of research papers. VGU lecturers enjoy a rich cultural experience and a dynamic teaching environment through interactions with inquisitive and quality students. Native English speakers (e.g. from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada or New Zealand) do not have to submit an English proficiency certificate if the interviewers are satisfied with the interviewees English level at the time of interview. Further information, e.g., regarding the appointment procedure, the competitive salary and research activities can be downloaded here. Application To apply please send your application (with the following documents in one PDF max. size: 10 MB) to academicpositions@vgu.edu.vn with subject line “Asset Pricing _[Your Name]” Your application should include: Form for basic information (Please download, complete this form electronically and submit it together with your application) A cover letter stating your interest in joining VGU Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications) Scans of university degrees, university transcripts and other relevant certificates Scans of language certificates (if applicable) References illustrating your professional and academic career, including contact details of references (if available, highly appreciated) Evaluation results for teaching (if available) All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by VGU's international Application Review Team. For further information, please contact: Dr. Lars Pilz (FA and BA Academic Director) at lpilz@wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de, Dr. LE Van Ha (BA Academic Coordinator) at ha.lv@vgu.edu.vn, or Dr. LE Minh Hanh (FA Academic Coordinator) at hanh.lm@vgu.edu.vn. About us The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is a Vietnamese state university. Founded in 2008, VGU is a joint venture based on a close cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with the goal of becoming the leading research university in Vietnam and the region. VGU´s strategy is to customize excellent German study programs in the fields of engineering, informatics and economics to meet the needs of Vietnamese higher education. Being a joint effort of Vietnamese and German institutions, VGU follows the successful German model and standards concerning the academic and administrative structures. As part of VGU's ongoing commitment to gender equity, the university is actively seeking to enhance the representation of women in research and teaching roles. VGU therefore strongly encourages applications from qualified female lecturers who wish to contribute to the academic community.

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 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 2 University assistants predoctoral (group "Algorithms and Optimization") 39 Faculty of Computer Science| Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 5797 The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a nonextension declaration. 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! Ihr persönlicher Spielraum: This position is part of the “Algorithms and Optimization” group, led by Prof. Gramoz Goranci, within the “Theory and Applications of Algorithms’”research group at the Faculty of Computer Science. Our research focuses broadly on algorithm design and its connections to optimization, graph theory, and the foundations of machine learning. Recent work has centered on developing fast, dynamic algorithms for both classical and emerging large-scale problems, with an emphasis on rigorous theoretical guarantees and, in some cases, high-performance implementations. We draw on techniques from combinatorial data structures, graph algorithms, spectral graph theory, and metric embeddings, combining these tools to address fundamental challenges in modern algorithm design. More information about us can be found at https://taa.cs.univie.ac.at/  Your future tasks: You actively contribute to research, teaching, and administration, which includes the following: Conduct independent research and contribute to research projects in teams Prepare manuscripts for publications at conferences and journals, including presentation of results at conferences Finalisation of your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months Contribution to lectures and exercise classes as well as independently held courses within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement Supervision of students Involvement in the organization of meetings, conferences, and symposiums Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research Requirements: Completed Master’s degree or Diploma in the field of Computer Science or Mathematics, or a related discipline Excellent prior knowledge in design and analysis of algorithms (can be documented through coursework) or master’s thesis work Experience in Academic Writing High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing Excellent command of written and spoken English  Ability to work in a team  High written and spoken articulateness Very good command of written and spoken English IT user skills Additionally, the following skills would be desirable: Teaching experience Documented research experience in algorithm design or theoretical computer science (e.g., through publications) Knowledge of university processes and structures Study experience abroad What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 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 monthly gross salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on the basis of 40h employment, 14 monthly salaries per year) increases if we can credit professional experience. 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: Cover Letter, focusing on your fit for the advertised position and your expertise in relevant research areas (max 1 page) CV Master's thesis (if already finished, otherwise Bachelor's thesis) Study transcripts and degree certificates List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)  Apply through our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Gramoz Goranci gramoz.goranci@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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: 06/29/2026 Prae Doc

Location Docklands Campus Salary £39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Tuesday 30 June 2026 Reference 1306-26-S About Us At the University of East London (UEL), our Vision 2028 strategy sets out our ambition to become the UK's leading careers-first university. A central strand of this work is our Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Strategy. A university-wide commitment to ensuring every student has access to the skills, networks, and support to turn ideas into impact. About You We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial-minded Student Enterprise Advisor to play a pivotal role in making that commitment a reality. This is one of two dedicated enterprise advisor positions. And it sits at the heart of how UEL supports aspiring founders and freelancers. Taking them from the first idea through to incorporation and early-stage business development. The post holder will lead the delivery of BACK:ED, UEL's flagship start-up funding and support programme, while managing a caseload of student entrepreneurs through one-to-one coaching, curriculum-embedded enterprise sessions, and a weekly programme of workshops and activities. Working closely with aligned academic schools, they will help integrate enterprise education meaningfully into students' learning journeys, with a particular focus on freelancing, consultancy, and early-stage venture creation. About the role This role combines programme leadership, student-facing delivery, curriculum collaboration, and external partnership management. You will work alongside the wider Enterprise team and engage regularly with incubators, investors, alumni entrepreneurs, and the broader start-up ecosystem to ensure students are connected to the networks and opportunities that matter. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for entrepreneurship and a proven track record of supporting early-stage founders or freelancers. You will be comfortable delivering engaging workshops, working one-to-one with students at different stages of their journey, and contributing to the data, reporting, and evaluation that underpins our institutional enterprise offer. In return, you will join a forward-thinking, mission-led institution where enterprise and social mobility are embedded at the core of our strategy. UEL is currently ranked second in the UK for graduate business starts. A position this role will play a direct part in sustaining and growing. This is more than a programme role. It is an opportunity to be a visible and influential figure in shaping the next generation of UEL entrepreneurs, helping students transform their ideas into ventures with real-world impact. If you are passionate about early-stage enterprise, thrive in a student-focused environment, and want to make a measurable difference, we would love to hear from you. Benefits Package mplete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions Building an Inclusive Future As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!  Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.