Central University of Kerala

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration) Salary package: $87,570 - $95,530 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Fixed term (until May 2026) The Position The Research Services Officer plays a key role in supporting and promoting research activities through the delivery of high-quality research administration services. This position provides accurate and timely advice to stakeholders on a wide range of research management matters, including grant applications, post-award processes, and research data administration. Working closely with the Research Services team, the officer assists in preparing research proposals, conducting compliance checks, managing budgets, and coordinating peer review processes. The role also involves maintaining research management systems and websites, supporting internal funding processes, and ensuring all documentation complies with relevant ANU and external policies and guidelines. Strong administrative, communication, and organisational skills are essential, along with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This position is integral to the smooth and efficient operation of the Research Services team and contributes to the University’s broader research strategy. The Person The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree or possess an equivalent combination of experience and training in administrative support within a complex organisation, with a genuine interest in research management. They will demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. Clear and confident communication skills—both written and verbal—are essential, along with the ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities independently or as part of a collaborative team. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively will be key strengths. Experience in research administration or a related university environment will be highly regarded. For further information please contact Samantha Francis, Senior Manager – Research Management Office, E: samantha.francis@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14,000 students, 400 professors and close to 5,000 faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. The Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture (ARTS) is a Nordic leader in higher education for design, fashion, games, media, architecture, film, art education and fine art. We produce world-class research e.g. in design, digital media and visual culture, art education, urban planning and architecture. Our graduates innovate in and beyond their fields, drawing on over a century of tradition of our institution, a humane and forward-looking approach, and the latest technologies. The Department of Design is a community of creative and responsible researchers and design experts. We educate front-line design professionals and visionaries for established, changing and emerging fields of design. (https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-design). We are now looking for an Associate/Full Professor, Design Anthropology Design Anthropology is a thriving field straddling design research, ethnography and anthropology. It investigates practices, cultures, social formations and design with ethnographic methods, while incorporating insights from the design field about how the material and the conceptual aspects of social life are entangled. The key foci for design anthropology at Aalto are the processes of imagining, producing and making design outcomes, and the systems of signification that inform design and are reproduced by design. It can explore and develop different framings and styles of design, from DIY or community-based design to the high-tech and commercialized fields of design. An anthropological approach is significant for design in general and for the Department of Design at Aalto University in particular. The study of users, use, and design-in-action is a cornerstone of all work at the Department of Design. This aligns with the Department of Design's commitment to fostering inclusivity and societal dialogues through design, and to educating broad-minded change-makers. Your competency and goals We are looking to hire an ambitious and experienced colleague who has capacity to lead and collaborate in the continuous renewal of design education and design research, including: Demonstrated competence and excellent track record in design anthropology research Experience and high competence in university education Demonstrated ability to gain competed research funding Doctoral degree in design, anthropology or in a related relevant field Experience in academic responsibilities in university education and research management Experience in practical applications of design anthropology (e.g. in industry, public sector or community initiatives) is considered as an advantage Excellent skills in English, and Finnish proficiency is considered as an advantage. Your network and team The professor of design anthropology will work closely with the 18 professors and 12 lecturers at the department of design, particularly with MA programmes in collaborative and industrial design, creative sustainability and BA programme in design and media. Experience and ambitions We are looking for a person who will continue pursuing their excellent research and holds a collaborative attitude and an interest in inter-disciplinary collaboration, including collaboration beyond academia. Our expectation is that the candidate will join a research group or take responsibility for leading or establishing one. The professor will teach courses and supervise students across BA, MA and DA levels. What we offer The post offers a unique opportunity to develop a leading profile in design anthropology in a world leading academic department with a collaborative culture. Department of design at Aalto offers Meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow and renew society with research-based knowledge and creativity. It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing. The current post is geared towards taking a responsible and meaningful role with true impact in our university’s success, and in the end, in the wellbeing and development of our society. The university furthermore offers great possibilities for competence development and learning, and provides a support, coaching and sparring when you feel you need it. We constantly keep learning to find the most impactful ways to empower – and invest in – our people. Life on the Aalto campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture, tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and services, all complemented by excellent public transportation connections. More information about Tenure career: Tenure track | Aalto University Join us! To apply, please share the following application documents with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!”) at the latest at 23.59pm (EET) on April 1st, 2026 Motivation letter, including your vision for research and teaching in the applied position (2 pages). Curriculum vitae, using the following template: https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae A List of publications (with the three most significant publications highlighted) according to the instructions by Academy of Finland: List of publications - Research Council of Finland (aka.fi) Teaching portfolio including student feedback and self-evaluation, compiled according to Aalto guidelines: Teaching-competence-assessment_Guidelines-for-a-candidate_2024_Aalto-University.pdf From shortlisted candidates we might require also a research portfolio, but this is not requisite in this initial application round. Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account. If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via Aalto University open positions For more information about the role, kindly contact Professor Sampsa Hyysalo, sampsa.hyysalo@aalto.fi For questions related to the application process, kindly contact HR Partner Katju Helminen, katju.helminen@aalto.fi  Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto Check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi About Finland Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. 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About HiPPo Fibre lasers are now routinely used in the most advanced production lines for cutting, welding, 3D printing, and marking of a myriad of materials from glass to steel. The ability to precisely control the properties of the output laser beam and to focus it on the workpiece makes fibre lasers indispensable to modern manufacturing. As we enter the Digital Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 era however, new challenges and opportunities for fibre lasers are emerging. The primary objective of the HiPPo project www.hippo-laser.co.uk) is to move 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 depending on the application. This ambitious objective requires research breakthroughs across the spectrum of fibre laser development, from the development of new fibre core materials, to addressing limits imposed by instabilities, noise and nonlinearities, to high-speed beam and polarisation shaping, and finally using deep learning to solve the complexity challenge associated with coherent beam combination. The role Within HiPPo, your specific task will be to develop a ‘digital fibre laser’, through the neural-network control of a tiled array of fibre lasers in a coherent beam combination architecture, for unlocking novel scaling and beam shaping capabilities in real-time. You will work at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (www.southampton.ac.uk/about/faculties-schools-departments/optoelectronics-research-centre) in a project team of currently nine Research Fellows and a similar number of PhD students focussed on delivering the next generation of fibre lasers. You will have access to our state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities, and be led by a team of world leading experts in the fibre laser and deep learning domains. About you You will have a PhD in an experimental discipline or equivalent experience, ideally with experience in fibre optics and low-noise lasers and optical amplifiers, along with their practical implementation. Applications are also welcome from candidates nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. Whilst this is a laser development role, awareness of deep learning techniques is beneficial as you will be working closely with deep learning specialists. What we offer The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. We are committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university. We have recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward, and strive to embed sustainability into all aspects of our individual and collective work. We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. With a generous holiday allowance, we are committed to supporting our staff and are open to flexible working. To informally discuss the position, please contact Prof Johan Nilsson (jn@orc.soton.ac.uk). Please quote the advert reference on all correspondence.