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Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 5 Months  Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £28,929 per annum. Apply by: 28/01/2026 Role Description About the Role This role supports and delivers research in plant and soil sciences in laboratory, glasshouse and field-based environments with an emphasis on “postharvest” research concerning biology and technologies for extending the shelf-life and quality of fresh fruit and vegetables. It also supports student learning and development (both MSc and PhD) by delivering training and guidance for projects in your own area of expertise. SABS has internationally-recognised expertise across both domestic and international food supply chains, from soil science to postharvest quality. Our work is truly global, reaching across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and SE Asia, working with agribusiness to address the challenges of environmental sustainability and food security. About You You will be educated to Level 4 (HND) as a minimum in a relevant subject and have significant experience in a relevant technical role: setting up experimental trials, using/ maintaining laboratory and field-based experimental equipment. With good written and verbal communication skills, you will have the ability to interpret complicated instructions, analyse requirements and implement detailed specifications. You will also have a working knowledge of health and safety procedures and the ability to learn new skills. Ideally, you will have experience of HPLC and/or postharvest biology. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. The Centre for Soil, Agrifood and Biosciences (SABS) seeks to grow as a world-class research centre dedicated to understanding soil, plant, and microbial systems, with the aim of tackling global food and environmental challenges. We host world-leading groups in postharvest biology and in food safety related to mycotoxins and microbiological spoilage. Our plant and microbial scientists link to our soils research through understanding rhizosphere processes and root trait genetics.  Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. As part of our commitment to support and develop technical staff across the University, we are a founding signatory of the Science Council's Technician Commitment. Find out more here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply                                    For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lynne Roxbee Cox, Senior Technical Officer – SABS Technical Team Lead, on +44 1234 754142 or (E): Lynne.M.Roxbee-Cox@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk.  Please quote reference number 5184 Closing date for receipt of applications: 28 January 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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 (prae doc) - Department of Government 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 4982 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! The Department of Government, subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, is looking for a University Assistant (prae doc) in research areas represented at the Department of Government, especially on political representation, party competition, political institutions, political economy or political behaviour. Your role: As a University Assistant (prae doc), you will be part of our research team and participate in the academic life at the department while pursuing your doctoral research. The focus of our research is in the field of Comparative Politics, broadly conceived. 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 non-extension declaration. Your future tasks: Pursuing your doctoral research independently with the support of two academic supervisors from the department Completing a dissertation agreement (incl. full doctoral proposal to be assessed by a faculty board) within 12 months Presenting your research at international conferences Publishing your research in international outlets Independent teaching of courses as defined by the university’s collective bargaining agreement Participation in administrative activities Participation in evaluation activities and quality assurance This is part of your personality: Completed Diploma or Master's Degree in the Social Sciences (Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Communication) by the start date of the position Clear vision of an innovative doctoral research project Research focus on comparative political institutions, comparative political economy and/or comparative political behaviour Advanced knowledge of social research methods Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level) What we offer: Supervision: You will be supervised on your doctoral journey by two academic supervisors at the department. Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely (within Austria). 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 in the centre of beautiful Vienna and is easily accessible by public transport. Internal training & coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis, including in a social science doctoral school. In total, across the university, there are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: A current base salary of EUR 3,714.80 (full-time basis) (14 times a year). Note that this salary is for 40 hours/week, whereas this contract will have 30 hours/week, in line with usual practice at the University of Vienna. The salary increases after completion of three years of service. Equal opportunities for everyone: We value all forms of diversity in our team! It is that easy to apply: Academic curriculum vitae Motivation letter, including an identification of 2 or 3 suitable supervisors for your project in the department (max. 2 pages) Doctoral project proposal (between 1500 and 2000 words) Contact details of two academic referees University certificates, including full transcripts of records Via our job portal / Apply now – button If you have any questions, please contact: Nicole Haas n.haas@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: 28.01.2026 

Ref.: 534119 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Neurology of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534119) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in a collaborative research project on the development and widespread implementation of a telerehabilitation platform using AI. Involve in the development, implementation of the platform, as well as integration with multi-modal data from electronic health records, medical images, and sensor data from wearable devices Responsible for writing up results, training and supervising students and junior staff, preparing manuscripts, drafting and submitting competitive internal and external grants Perform other duties as assigned Requirements A Ph.D. degree, with a strong research background in biomedical engineering, rehabilitation medicine, bioinformatics, epidemiology, biostatistics, big data analytics or artificial intelligence analytics A good command of written and spoken English Strong communication skills and a demonstrated track record of publishing academic research papers Self-motivated, hardworking and able to work well in an interdisciplinary team What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from January 21, 2026 and continue until February 7, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency