Bocconi University

University of the West of Scotland (UWS), a dynamic and socially-driven institution with origins dating back to 1897, is seeking an exceptional Vice-Principal (Finance & Infrastructure) to help steer the University through a critical and exciting period of change. With five campuses, over 24,000 students drawn from more than 100 nationalities, a turnover exceeding £160 million, and a bold Strategy 2030 focused on transforming communities through research and education, UWS is an anchor institution with real national and global impact. The University is seeking a proven financial leader to join the Vice-Chancellor's Executive and take strategic ownership of its finance, estates, IT, and procurement functions. Reporting directly to Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor James Miller, you will serve as Chief Financial Officer and trusted adviser to the governing body, shaping long-term financial sustainability, overseeing a major capital and digital infrastructure agenda, and ensuring that resource decisions are in lockstep with UWS's academic and civic ambitions. You will lead a professional services community of approximately 260 colleagues across four directorates. We are seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record of senior financial leadership in a complex environment. You will be a qualified accountant with the strategic acumen to develop and deliver financial plans, and the broader to leader diverse teams across multiple professional service areas, supporting research growth, digital transformation, and estate development. As comfortable engaging governing bodies and external regulators as you are inspiring and developing internal teams, you will bring the personal authority, resilience, and collegiate instinct that this moment demands. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a University that is ranked 2nd in Scotland and 26th in the world for reducing inequalities, and is internationally recognised for the quality of our research and education. If you are ready to bring financial leadership with genuine social purpose, and to play a pivotal role in an institution that exists to make a difference, we would very much like to hear from you. For details of the appointment, including further information about the job description, person specification and how to apply, please visit https://PLusPortal.PerrettLaver.com quoting reference 8394. For informal inquiries please contact Thomas Cameron at Thomas.Cameron@perrettlaver.com The closing date for applications is 09:00 am BST on Monday 18th May 2026. Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’.  You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website https://perrettlaver.com/privacy-policy/

Department: Jiří Fajkus Research Group – Central European Institute of Technology Deadline: 30 Apr 2026 Start date: September 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research  Come to CEITEC MU in Brno and join us! We are passionate plant biologists at CEITEC looking for  MSCA PhD Candidate of Cell-cycle regulation of DNA repair About this position:  Marie Curie-funded PhD programme starting in September 2026, offering an exciting opportunity for PhD candidate to contribute to collaborative project goals.​ If you are interested in cell cycle regulation of DNA damage response in plants, join us.​ ​We are looking for a motivated PhD candidate to study the dynamic behavior of key DNA repair proteins— e.g. PCNA1, MRE11, and PARP1—in both normal and DNA repair–deficient plants. Using live-cell imaging and high-resolution microscopy, you will uncover how these proteins reorganize in response to genotoxic stress and help safeguard the plant genome during development and replication. This project combines molecular genetics, advanced imaging, and quantitative analysis to answer fundamental questions in plant cell biology and genome stability. You will be part of AGILE, a large international project alongside 14 other PhD. students, all pushing the boundaries of quantitative imaging in plants. The ideal candidate profile:  Must-have:  MSc or equivalent degree (preferably in Life Sciences) Strong interest in cell biology (DNA repair field), microsccopy and processing of large datasets  Strong English language skills – both spoken and written Eager to learn innovative approaches in data analysis, including the programming, AI – tools, machine learning Residence outside the Czech Republic Nice-to-have:  Prior experience with microscopy and plant research Experience living or visiting Czech Republic and awarness of its culutre Good communication and interpersonal skills Motivation and a collaborative mindset What we provide to you:  Competitive PhD. program combining a scientific research project with network-wide training in advanced microscopy and quantitative image analysis​ Full-time contract with an attractive salary, and lively atmosphere of Brno city Flexible working hours Personalized Career Development Plan providing tailored mentorship, doctoral training, and skills development (such as management, communication, transferable skills and networking with biotech companies) Participation in European network of doctoral candidates within AGILE project​ Open access to CEITEC MU core facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid holiday, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme and Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons directly at the campus  Kindergarten Elánek close to the Campus Support in these areas: Welcome Office service before and after arrival  Grant Office support  CEITEC PhD Committee CEITEC events – workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gathering etc.  How to apply? Application deadline: 30.04.2026 Application process: Applications, including a CV, motivation letter, list of publications, and two reference letters should be sent via the e-application 2-step application process will apply: first round of interviews are held in mid April by the AGILE consortium comitee preselected candidates will then apply to the doctoral programme at Masaryk University by 30th April followed by MUNI selection process in June. Start date: idealy September 2026, in speciffic cases the start date can be negotiated For any questons or issues with the e-application, please contact Martina Dvořáčková (martina.dvorackova@ceitec.muni.cz)

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 34 Faculty of Law Startdate: 15.05.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 14.05.2030 Reference no.: 5485 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: Prof. Florian Möslein has accepted a post at the University of Vienna with effect from 1 May 2026. As a Praedoc University Assistant, you will support him as part of his team in establishing his chair and take on tasks such as assisting with research and administration, as well as contributing to teaching activities. Your future tasks: You will play an active role in administration, research and teaching, which means: You will support Univ.-Prof. Dr. Florian Möslein in building a team characterised by openness, cohesion and mutual support. You will work on your dissertation and its completion, as well as other independent research activities, with the aim of deepening your own specialist and academic knowledge. You will assist with research and teaching activities. This is part of your personality: An above-average Master’s or Diploma degree in Law, qualifying you for doctoral studies, or a comparable qualification (e.g. First State Examination in Law under German law) Demonstrable knowledge and areas of interest in capital markets law, digitalisation law and sustainability law Demonstrable interest in international and interdisciplinary research, preferably in legal issues related to tokenization Teaching experience and experience in conducting research projects; practical experience is desirable Initial publication activity and experience of participating in academic conferences Excellent command of German and English (C1) and knowledge of at least one other foreign language You are a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills and are able to work independently. What we offer: Duration of contract: The contract term for this position is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the contract will be automatically extended to 4 years unless the employer issues a notice of non-renewal within the first 12 months. 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 basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) 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: Academic CV and Letter of Intent Summary of your research interests / dissertation proposal Degree certificates If available: list of presentations and publications, proof of teaching experience, references Via our job portal / Apply now - button. If you have any questions, please contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Florian Möslein florian.moeslein@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: 04/25/2026 Prae Doc