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20th in World University Rankings 2026
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Founded in 1754 as King’s College by Royal Charter of King George II of England, Columbia is the oldest university in the state of New York and one of the oldest in the US.

Its main landmark is the Low Memorial Library, which was built in the Roman Classical style and still houses the university’s central administration offices.

As well as its main campus in the heart of New York City on Broadway, Columbia has two facilities outside Manhattan: Nevis Laboratories, a centre for the study of high-energy experimental particle and nuclear physics in Irvington, New York, and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, New York.

More than 80 faculty members, adjunct staff and alumni of Columbia have won a Nobel prize since 1901, when the awards were first granted. These include chemist Robert Lefkowitz, economist Joseph Stiglitz and US President Barack Obama, who was given the Peace Prize in 2009.

Columbia has also educated Founding Father of the US Alexander Hamilton, US presidents Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt and actors Jake Gyllenhaal, Katie Holmes and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

The private research-based university has 20 schools – which include architecture, planning and preservation; business; Jewish theological seminary; and law – and 23 libraries that are scattered across the city. Sponsored research from its medical centre produces more than $600 million annually.

Columbia Technology Ventures, the institution’s technology transfer office, manages more than 400 new inventions each year and has been involved in launching over 150 start-up companies based on Columbia’s technologies.

The university also has nine Columbia Global Centres, which aim to promote and facilitate collaboration between the university’s staff, students and alumni in order to address global challenges. These are in China, Jordan, Turkey, Kenya, India, France, Chile, Brazil and New York City.

In 2014-15, the university’s total endowment value passed the $9.6 billion mark.

Lee Bollinger became Columbia University’s 19th president in 2002, making him the longest-serving leader of an Ivy League institution.

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Research Fellow, School of Health Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown

institution

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown


Full time 2 year fixed term contract available with the possibility of extension Work on a project focuses on improving care for people with osteoarthritis Base Salary starting from $113,400-$151,328 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Sydney School of Health Sciences is experiencing significant growth and investment as part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health's strategic vision. We are seeking a Level A or B Research Associate/ Fellow with expertise in implementation research that includes quantitative and qualitative methods, to assist in research that will evaluate a targeted strategy to support health professionals in delivering more effective, evidence-based care for knee osteoarthritis, with the aim of reducing low-value treatments and improving patient outcomes. This project focuses on improving care for people with osteoarthritis, a common and painful condition that costs the Australian healthcare system over $4 billion each year. Although the most effective treatments involve education, exercise and weight management, many patients are not offered these options and instead receive unnecessary imaging or are referred for surgery that may not benefit them. We are seeking a highly motivated academic Research Associate/Fellow (Level A or B) to lead and coordinate key elements of a complex health research trial. In this role, you will establish and manage governance and stakeholder groups while leading protocol development and contributing to data acquisition, analysis and management. The position involves engaging with a wide range of stakeholders-including GPs, physiotherapists, primary health networks, and local healthcare providers-to support trial activities. You will lead co-design workshops and implementation strategy development, oversee pilot and full trial delivery, drive process evaluation activities and supervise junior staff, including a PhD student and data analyst. Your key responsibilities will be to: Establish and manage key governance and advisory groups, including steering committees and advisory panels lead the development of the trial protocol prepare and coordinate ethics and governance submissions and oversee trial registration oversee trial database design and setup, ensuring alignment with study requirements work closely with the study statistician on developing and implementing the randomisation schedule and statistical analysis plan. oversee the recruitment of participants (health professionals and consumers) to the trial build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including GPs, physiotherapists, Primary Health Networks (PHNs), and local providers to support recruitment and engagement lead co-design workshops and facilitate the development and refinement of implementation strategies with clinicians and consumers oversee the delivery of the pilot phase and full trial implementation oversee and deliver education and engagement activities, including webinars, site visits, and academic detailing sessions drive the trial process evaluation activities, including recruitment, data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring continuous improvement and successful trial outcomes supervise and support junior team members, including a data analyst and PhD student. About you A postgraduate qualification (PhD or equivalent) in health sciences, public health, epidemiology, or a related discipline demonstrated experience in designing, managing, and delivering complex health or implementation research projects, ideally including clinical or cluster randomised trials strong knowledge of research governance processes, including preparation and submission of ethics and regulatory approvals experience in protocol development, trial registration, and working with data systems or databases in a research setting proven ability to collaborate with statisticians and analysts, with an understanding of study design, randomisation, and data analysis methods (including mixed methods or process evaluations) experience supervising or mentoring research staff and/or students (e.g. data analysts, PhD candidates) demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with healthcare professionals (e.g. GPs, allied health), health networks, and/or community groups experience leading workshops, co-design activities, or implementation strategy development with diverse stakeholders strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple activities, meet deadlines, and oversee trial delivery from pilot through to completion excellent written and verbal communication skills, including developing stakeholder materials (e.g. audit and feedback reports) and delivering presentations, webinars, or training sessions experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including data collection, analysis, and reporting for process evaluations familiarity with Australian healthcare systems and data sources (e.g. National Health Services Directory) is highly desirable. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. To submit an application for this role please provide the following information: A cover letter which includes a written response to selection criteria addressing your ability to meet the requirements outlined above within the context of the key responsibilities of the role (maximum 1000 words). Your current CV or resume, including two referees. Please ensure your cover letter is clear, concise, addressing the selection criteria and states the type of employment and level in which you are applying. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Ann Yazigi Recruitment Operations by email to rachel.yazigi@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 21 June 2026 11:59 PM

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$113,400 - $151,328 + 17% superannuation

Posted

28 May 2026

Research Engineer / Research Fellow (AI Agent) - JL

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

institution

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


As a University of Applied Learning, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) works closely with industry in its research pursuits. This position is situated within the Centre for Immersification, dedicated to applied research in immersive technologies and bridging the gap between academia and industry. Research staff at the Centre have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets relevant to industry demands while working on innovative projects within the university. The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of an advanced content moderation framework for immersive 3D virtual environments, such as Roblox and Minecraft. The research staff will play a key role in building and integrating of AI agents into gaming scenarios (e.g., gameplay, interactions, procedural content generation, dynamic narratives), and integrating a multimodal detection pipeline, ensuring real-time performance, scalability, and deployment readiness in alignment with the project’s research objectives. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of faculty members, engineers, and industry partners, including renowned researchers at the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) at NTU. Technical skills, natural curiosity, versatility, and enthusiasm are highly desired traits that will enable success in this fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the research project together with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Collaborate with the PI, Co-PIs and NTU team to design and develop a robust and scalable software system for autonomous agents navigating immersive 3D virtual environments (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft). Design and develop robust and scalable game agents to navigate and interact with immersive 3D virtual environments (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft). Integrate AI agents into gaming scenarios (e.g., gameplay, interactions, procedural content generation, dynamic narratives) Leverage fine-tuned Vision-Language Models (VLMs) for game scenario detection, supporting zero-shot reasoning and scene-graph inference. Ensure the system is deployment-ready by supporting benchmarking of inference speed, compute efficiency, and scalability with concurrent agents. Maintain high software engineering standards through rigorous testing, version control, clear documentation, and continuous improvement of development infrastructure (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, cloud-based services). Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a related field. Strong programming proficiency in Python and/or C++. Demonstrable experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). Hands-on experience with game AI agents and/or GUI agents such as Mineflayer, Unity ML-Agents, or similar. Solid expertise in computer vision techniques, transformer architectures, and multi-modal learning. Familiarity with reinforcement learning (RL) principles, curriculum learning strategies, and the challenges of real-time systems. Working knowledge of distributed systems and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Communicate research findings and project progress effectively through demos, internal presentations, and contributions to external academic forums where appropriate. A genuine passion for developing AI agents for games. Roblox or Minecraft players are a strong advantage. Key Competencies Strong software development and debugging skills. Demonstrable experience with machine learning frameworks. Proficient in technical writing and system documentation. Self-directed learner with strong problem-solving and research capability.

Salary

Competitive

Posted

29 May 2026

Barista Supervisor

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford

institution

University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford


We’re looking for a confident, hands-on Supervisor to join the team at Pitchside Coffee, one of our busiest and most exciting outlets based at Surrey Sports Park. Pitchside operates seven days a week, serving a high volume of customers across both daily trade and major sporting and event activity. It’s a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and customer experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, supporting a team, and taking pride in delivering a high standard, every day. The Role You’ll support the day-to-day running of the unit, working closely with the management team to ensure smooth, consistent operations. This includes Leading shifts and supporting a team of staff Maintaining high standards in food quality, service and presentation Supporting training and development of team members Ensuring a positive and efficient working environment Contributing to the continued growth and success of the outlet What We’re Looking For Previous experience in a café, retail or hospitality environment Confidence leading a team in a busy setting Strong focus on customer experience and attention to detail A positive, proactive approach with the ability to take ownership Flexibility to work across a 7-day operation Why Join Us? Be part of a high-performing and growing outlet Opportunity to develop leadership skills in a supportive environment Work within a wider, forward-thinking catering team focused on quality and experience Stable, full-time permanent role If you’re ready to take the next step and play a key role in one of our most dynamic sites, we’d love to hear from you.  

Salary

£24,685 to £27,319

Posted

29 May 2026

Research Associate (A)

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide

institution

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide


Based in the School of Mathematical Sciences at the North Terrace Campus Full-time, 3-year fixed term contract  Salary Range: $81,293 - $109,307 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) Research-focused position in differential geometry, specifically higher order symmetry, prolongation, and parabolic geometry At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. This position is part of the Australian Research Council Discovery Project “Higher order symmetry, prolongation, and parabolic geometry”, see https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP260102671 for details. The project explores the fundamental mathematics of higher-order and hidden symmetries, advancing the understanding of the geometric structures that underpin modern science and technology. Using the modern approaches of prolongation and parabolic geometry, the research will deliver new insights into differential geometry, differential equations, integrable systems, and mathematical physics. Working with leading international collaborators, the project will also create valuable opportunities for training young scientists and contribute to technological innovation through foundational advances in geometry. Work that matters Ranked number 82 in the world in the 2025 QS World Rankings of Universities, Adelaide University combines the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world-class research. The team The School of Mathematical Sciences offers a range of collaboration opportunities for research, industry, government, and education partners. These partnerships connect our world-class expertise in mathematics, statistics and data science with real-world challenges and innovation. Our research in mathematical sciences spans theoretical fields such as geometry and geometric analysis, and applied areas including data science, statistics, stochastic modelling, operations research, and optimisation. We develop innovative mathematical solutions to complex, real-world challenges. Visit the AU website to learn more about School of Mathematical Sciences. Our people Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant team as we launch Australia’s new university for the future, Adelaide University. Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience  To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD or an equivalent qualification in pure mathematics awarded or nearing completion. A strong research potential in differential geometry, evidenced by publications or a doctoral thesis. Willingness to perform research in differential geometry, more specifically in the area of the ARC Discovery Project "Higher order symmetry, prolongation, and parabolic geometry". An ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Desired criteria A research record and expertise in conformal or parabolic geometry. A record of publications in high quality mathematical journals. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity  We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Launch your future with Adelaide University now Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:  your current CV  a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role  upload a document that includes your responses to all the experience criteria Submit your application by 11:30pm Tuesday 30 June 2026 The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised. For further information about this opportunity, please contact: Associate Professor Thomas Leistner, thomas.leistner@adelaide.edu.au (quoting reference number 493075). Evelyn Ruth Talent Acquisition Advisor +61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au

Salary

$81,293 - $109,307 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

Posted

29 May 2026

Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Molecular Plant Science

MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY

Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

institution

Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth


Department: Biology Vacancy ID: 042043 Closing Date: 19-Jul-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Molecular Plant Science. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to career stage. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department and undertake teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students. The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile, that supports the University’s research strategy including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance and generate publications of international standard.  Salary: Assistant Professor / Lecturer: €65,401 – ccc (7 points) Assistant Lecturer: €42,599 – €72,718 p.a. (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 19th July 2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

Salary

€42,599 – €103,564 p.a.

Posted

29 May 2026

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