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(Annualised hours) Fixed term Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. For over 25 years, the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Science and Technology has been passionate about creating programmes that enable our students to engage with the health and social care sectors to deliver the best care to individuals, families and populations. The School of Public and Allied Health covers a range of programme areas including social work, health and social care, public health, paramedicine, midwifery and community nursing. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to the position of Degree Apprenticeship Tutor/Facilitator to join our Social Work team. You will support the DA programme leader for Social Work, programme team, apprentices and employers in ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements. In this role you will be involved in all aspects of apprenticeship quality and compliance support for the DA Social Work programme. This will include ensuring applicants meet the Department for Education funding rules and criteria for admissions and on boarding. You will be responsible for monitoring and recording apprentice engagement. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure Department for Education and Ofsted rules and regulations for apprenticeship provision are being met. You will need to maintain systems and processes to ensure the social work programme is compliant with these regulations You will be enthusiastic and driven to deliver an efficient and effective degree apprentice experience for apprentices and employers. You will have: a strong commitment to ensuring an outstanding apprentice experience experience of apprenticeship compliance and funding rules and regulations experience of recording, maintaining and presenting information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail excellent interpersonal and communication skills  Informal enquiries may be made to Degree Apprenticeship Programme Leader Mel Hills: M.Hills@ljmu.ac.uk In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Department: Department of Experimental Biology – Faculty of Science Deadline: 8 Feb 2026 Start date: 1.3.2026 or negotiable Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling Dean of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position Assistant Professor for Loschmidt Laboratories Workplace: Department of Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic Type of Contract: temporary position with 1-year contract with possible extension, academic Working Hours: 0,6 FTE (part-time employment of 24 hours per week) Expected Start Date: 1.3.2026 or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates Number of Open Positions: 1 Pay: negotiable Application Deadline: 8.2.2026 EU Researcher Profile: R2 About the Workplace Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 7 000 staff and 33 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region. Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results. Department of Experimental Biology at the Faculty of Science MU is a modern, fully equipped department where individual research groups conduct research at all levels – from molecules and cells through invertebrates up to humans, and from basic research to the application of results in human and veterinary biomedicine. Job Description Key Duties: Conducting research activities in the field of microfluidics and enzyme kinetics, in particular the design and optimization of experimental systems, the processing and interpretation of acquired data, and publication and project activities in this area Teaching activities in higher education study programmes, including teaching specialized courses and supervising students’ final theses Participation in the preparation, innovation, and accreditation of study programmes with a biological focus, including the development of curricula and the development of cooperation with national and international partners Skills and Qualifications The applicant must have: Completed university education in biology, biochemistry, or another related field Academic degree Ph.D. or equivalent Research experience focused on enzymology and microfluidics Experience with the development of microfluidic systems and their application within biologically oriented projects Experience with advanced methods for studying enzyme kinetics and biophysical analysis of proteins Scientific and publication record in the field Very good command of English (spoken and written) at a minimum level of B2 Excellent knowledge of the Czech language, both written and spoken, at C2 level; in the case of non-native speakers, it must be evidenced by a certificate or a high school graduation certificate in Czech language Moral integrity and clean criminal record The applicant should have: Experience with university-level teaching and prerequisites for guaranteeing specialized courses Presentation skills and experience with oral presentations at international conferences Experience with programming and advanced data analysis Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to prof. RNDr. Zbyněk Prokop, Ph.D. email zbynek@chemi.muni.cz, phone 549496667. We Offer Access to state-of-the-art technologies for biochemical and biophysical analysis of proteins Opportunity to develop interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and research environment Opportunities for personal growth and further professional and scientific development An interesting job in a dynamically-expanding university area Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility Employee benefits such as 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution/long-term investment product/nursery/children´s group allowance, a financial meal allowance, Multisport card, psychological counselling, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone, childcare groups at Campus and Komenského náměstí) Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city (for more information on costs of living, you can refer to Numbeo) Welcome Office provides support with your relocation to Brno Application Process The application shall be submitted online by 8.2.2026 via an e-application, please find the reference to the e-application in the beginning and end of the advertisement. The candidate shall provide following: CV Cover letter describing candidate's research interest and experience Summary of research outputs and publications Names and contact details of at least 2 references After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz. Selection Process Received applications will be considered carefully in line with principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview. The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here. Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our Career page. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Applications are invited for:- Faculty of Social Science Assistant Professor (Ref: 26000004) The Gender Studies Programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is the first programme in gender studies in the tertiary education sector in Hong Kong. It is an interdisciplinary unit based in the Faculty of Social Science, offering Bachelor, MA, MPhil and PhD programmes. The forward-looking team of Gender Studies Programme is inviting applications for the post of Assistant Professor on substantiation (tenure) track to join from the academic year 2026-27 or as soon as possible. The appointee is expected to (a) conduct research and secure research grants; (b) teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (c) supervise students’ theses; and         (d) undertake administrative duties. Applicants should possess: (i) a PhD degree by the time of reporting for duty; (ii) relevant research experience in gender/sex/sexuality-related areas; (iii) demonstrated potential/ ability for high quality research; and  (iv) a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to excellent research, teaching, and service. Applicants specializing in any of the following areas are preferred: Empirical gender/sex/sexuality studies ⁠Human and social development Social sustainability or sustainable development Applicants who specialize in a subject field in Social Science (e.g., Journalism, Social Work, Political Science, Economics) that adds to the diversity of the existing team or whose profile strengthens the programme’s internationalization are preferred. Applicants in cognate subjects (e.g., Education) will also be considered if they possess a profile of a good match to Social Science and especially if they are strong in quantitative empirical research. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to mutual agreement, and may lead to a longer-term appointment or substantiation. Review of applications will start in April 2026 and continue until the post is filled. For more information about the programme, please visit: https://www.gender.cuhk.edu.hk/. For initial enquiries, please contact Ms. Winnie Ling of the programme (email: winnieling@cuhk.edu.hk). Application Procedure Candidates should complete and submit the online application form with the following documents/information: (a) latest CV; (b) a cover letter; (c) a research statement; (d) two sample publications; (e) a teaching statement; (f) copies of academic credentials and relevant certificates; (g) names and contact information of three referees; and (h) evidence of teaching performance, if applicable. The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.