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The Continents States University

The Continents States University is an American institution of higher learning located in St. Louis, Missouri. 
The programmes offered by the university include master's in business management, business administration, global leadership, organisational leadership, medical administration, and healthcare administration. All courses are taken online. 
The university is also a full member of several organisations like the British Quality Foundation, the European Distance and ELearning Network, and the International Accreditation Council for Business Education.

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United Kingdom, Bedford

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: Fixed Term Contract for 30 months
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £45,580 per annum, with potential progression up to £52,067 per annumApply by: 11/09/2026

Role Description

We welcome applications from passionate, creative and motivated researchers to lead the delivery of innovative microbiology research exploring how biological processes move carbon into weathered rock and soil parent materials. 

About the Role

This is a Research Fellow role embedded within a major externally funded research programme in soil science. You will lead the delivery of a substantial component of a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, delivering field, laboratory and experimental research to understand how microbial communities, epilithic organisms and plant roots contribute to organic carbon transport and transformation during soil formation. The role will involve designing and running experiments, coordinating field and laboratory activities in the UK and internationally, analysing and interpreting complex datasets, and publishing high-quality scientific outputs. Working closely with the research lead and wider project team, you will help deliver novel interdisciplinary research across soil microbiology, weathering processes and carbon cycling.

About You

You will be educated to doctoral level in soil microbiology, environmental microbiology, soil science, environmental science, biogeoscience or a related discipline, with experience of conducting independent research in laboratory and field settings. You will have expertise in microbiological or molecular approaches relevant to environmental samples, and be confident designing and delivering experiments, interpreting data and preparing work for publication. With strong organisational and problem-solving skills, you will be able to manage multiple research activities to deadline and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider interdisciplinary team. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to engage confidently with collaborators, students and external partners. Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally for fieldwork and collaboration is essential.

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 role sits within Cranfield’s Environmental Sustainability Theme, which brings together expertise across soil science and environmental systems to deliver research and education that supports a more resilient and sustainable future through close collaboration with industry, government and international partners.

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 Dr Dan Evans, Senior Lecturer in Soil Formation and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, on: daniel.l.evans@cranfield.ac.uk


Cranfield University

The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (40h p.w., 14x p.a.)

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov



At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700  of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral/PhD Candidate

51 Faculty of Physics
Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 30.09.2030
Reference no.: 5941

Are you passionate about science and the life of an experimental scientist? Do you want to shift the boundaries of scientific knowledge? Are you technically skilled around real-world laboratory experiments, and a genuine team player? Then consider joining the Quantum Nanophysics team.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a university assistant (praedoc) on this 4-year position, you will be part of the Quantum Nanophysics Team (QNP) around Prof. Markus Arndt. Our group is working on experiments at the interface between quantum and classical physics as well as between quantum and bio-molecular science. We develop universal matter-wave interferometry in the limit of high mass and high complexity, from organic molecules to metal clusters and dielectric nanoparticles from molecular beams to levitated optomechanics.

We work on novel tools for quantum sensing, mass spectrometry and biomolecular chemistry.

Our team is member of the Austrian Cluster of Excellence (qAustria), of the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP), of the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ) and of the faculty research group on Quantum Science. You will be part of a thriving community with more than 100 quantum scientists on premise, about 300 in Vienna and more than 600 quantum researchers  across Austria.

The QNP team unites a team of 15 -17 scientists (Master student, PhD student, postdoc, senior scientist), currently of six different nations,  which are inspired by working together on solving technical challenges to advance fundamental questions of quantum science. Together we have a unique skill set and knowledge base in quantum interferometry, molecular science, opto-mechanics, quantum sensing, particle beam methods, laser technology, physical chemistry. Working with us means learning something new every day.

You will be affiliated with the research project, with the working title Q4-BIO, where we open a new field of research around quantum tools for and quantum physics with neutral biomolecules. This comprises for instance the development of new cold beam sources, quantum detectors , quantum coherent beam splitters, explorations of spin physics and quantum delocalization in complex molecules. The experiment will move into a dedicated new laboratory in 2027.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	You are involved in a specific research project, here Q4-BIO.
	You will present your research plan to the faculty and complete a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This will be reviewed and adapted on an annual basis.
	You will work on your dissertation and aim at a completion in 4 years. We expect a high degree of independence paired with a high level of social competence to be successful in the team.
	You will contribute to teaching (lab courses, exercise classes) within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	You will fill some administrative tasks, contributing to the success and self-organization of the group for research, teaching and administration.
	You will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field.
	You contribute to outreach by publications, conference presentations and public activities.


This is part of your personality:


	You must have completed your Master's degree or Diploma in physics before you start your position at the University of Vienna, or hold an equivalent qualification that allows enrollment as a PhD student at the University of Vienna by that date.
	Because we design and build our research machines ourselves, you must have extended hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas:
	
		molecular beam sources,
		(cryogenic) ultra-high-vacuum systems,
		superconducting nanowire detectors,
		advanced optics, laser systems and frequency conversion, 
		mass spectrometry or matter-wave research.
	
	


Demonstrable experimental design, construction and troubleshooting skills in the laboratory are essential - please document them in your application.


	You must have an excellent command of written and spoken English.


What we offer:

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Potential for development: If you are ambitious and successful, there are opportunities to connect with top research groups in the world.
Internal further training & coaching: The Vienna Doctoral School as well as the department of human resources offer opportunities to grow your skills in hundreds of courses – free of charge.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (40h p.w., 14x p.a.), increases if we can credit professional experience. 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.
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Please send the following documents in English as a single PDF file:


	Your scientific curriculum vitae.
	A short statement on your research interests for the future. Tell us what you dream about, scientifically.
	Motivation Letter written by yourself: In one page, please describe which of our recent publications (see www.quantumnano.at) you find most relevant to your skills, and what technical and scientific contribution you would add.
	A summary of your previous academic and research achievements. Tell us what you’re proud of
	Note, that while a Master’s degree is the usual legal prerequisite for a PhD position at the University of Vienna, we consider candidates coming from a structured four-year Bachelors program too.


If you have any content questions, please contact:

Markus Arndt

markus.arndt@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.

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University of Vienna

Hong Kong

Job Description

FRONTIER TRANLSATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

To accelerate the translation of groundbreaking medical research into real-world applications, the Frontier Translational Medical Research Institute (TMRI) works to bring promising medical biotechnology discoveries from the laboratory to the public, focusing on translational research, product development, and eventually, commercialisation.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator or his/her delegate, the candidate will be responsible for scientific inputs, research and development, and project management, mainly stationed at the University’s research facility located at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks. 

Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant (26270052)

(multiple openings)

Responsibilities:

The appointee will perform the following duties:


	To involve in research and development for medical diagnostic product;
	To assist with planning and implementing experiment works;
	To analyse results and prepare experiment reports; and
	To support all matters related to the research projects.


Requirements:


	A bachelor’s degree or above from a recognised university in science or related field;
	Experience in molecular techniques (e.g. RT-PCR, real-time PCR) is a plus;
	A passionate and dynamic individual who possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills, is attentive to details, and is a self-starter with the ability to work under pressure; and
	Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.


Candidate with more experience in relevant research works may be considered for the post Senior Research Assistant. The appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks from the submission of application may consider their application unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.


Hong Kong Baptist University

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: Fixed Term Contract for 30 months
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £45,580 per annum, with potential progression up to £52,067 per annum (37 hours per week)
Apply by: 11/09/2026

Role Description

We welcome applications from talented and motivated researchers with expertise in X-ray and synchrotron imaging to play a leading role in cutting-edge research exploring the structure and function of complex environmental systems.

About the Role

This is a Research Fellow role embedded within a major externally funded research programme in soil science. You will lead the delivery of synchrotron and X-ray imaging components of a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, delivering advanced imaging research to understand how pore-scale structure and mineral-carbon interactions control the storage and movement of organic carbon across the soil–bedrock continuum.

The role will involve significant periods based at Diamond Light Source, where you will design and deliver experiments using techniques such as X-ray micro-computed tomography and X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES). You will also undertake laboratory-based imaging and develop analytical workflows to process and interpret complex 2D and 3D datasets.

Working closely with the research lead and an interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to research across multiple work packages, including investigating structural changes during weathering and the development of pore networks and carbon distribution during early soil formation. You will be responsible for the design and delivery of imaging experiments, integration of imaging outputs with biological and biogeochemical datasets, and dissemination of findings through high-quality scientific publications and presentations.

About You

You will be educated to doctoral level in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Science or a related discipline, with a strong focus on lab-based or synchrotron CT imaging. You will have experience in designing and delivering imaging experiments, working with complex datasets, and interpreting imaging outputs.

You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be confident working independently while contributing effectively to an interdisciplinary team. Experience of working at large-scale research facilities such as synchrotrons.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a range of audiences. You should be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to agreed deadlines. Willingness to spend periods working at Diamond Light Source and to travel as required is essential.

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 role sits within Cranfield’s Environmental Sustainability Theme, which brings together expertise across soil science and environmental systems to deliver research and education that supports a more resilient and sustainable future through close collaboration with industry, government and international partners.

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 Dr Dan Evans, Senior Lecturer in Soil Formation and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, on: daniel.l.evans@cranfield.ac.uk


Finland

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 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our campus is 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 Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering conducts research and arranges related courses in the fields of electromagnetics, micro and nanotechnology, radio engineering, and space technology. The department research groups have active national and international collaboration with several institutes and companies. Research groups are working with world-class research facilities and instruments; the largest clean rooms in the Nordic countries are located in the Micro- and nanotechnology centre Micronova.

Doctoral Researcher in Digital Integrated Circuits

We are now looking for a Doctoral Researcher (PhD student) to join the Tiny Systems and Circuits (TSirc) group at Aalto University's Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering. In this position you will design the next generation of energy-efficient digital integrated circuits, taking them from RTL to a fabricated chip and PCB that you measure in our own labs. The position is part of the HolistIC project, which develops ultra-low-power system-on-chip designs for next-generation intelligent audio IoT sensors.

Your Role and Goals

As a Doctoral Researcher, you will:


	Design energy-efficient digital in-memory computing circuits for on-chip AI inference, spanning both full-custom design and RTL-based flows through synthesis and place-and-route to tape-out
	Verify and characterise your designs, from simulation and FPGA to measurement of the fabricated chips in our laboratory
	Publish and present your results at leading international venues, and complete your doctoral thesis in the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Electrical Engineering
	Contribute to teaching duties as part of your doctoral studies


Your Network and Team 

Currently, our research group consists of 1 professor, 3 PhD students, and several MSc or BSc research collaborators. The group is led by Professor Kwantae Kim.

Your Experience and Ambitions

We are looking for a thorough and motivated colleague who is expected to:


	Hold a Master’s degree and excellent study records in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, completed by the start of the position
	Have a solid background in digital hardware design: Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL, logic synthesis, and place-and-route
	Be familiar with Python programming
	Have a working proficiency in English. (Finnish language is not required.)


The following are considered an advantage


	Experience with FPGA prototyping
	Experience with the PyTorch framework
	Experience with analog or full-custom layout
	Prior tape-out experience in any technology


What We Offer


	We support a wide range of chip design tools required for tape-out (Cadence, Synopsys, etc.), and FPGA/PCB design.
	We have dedicated technical staff who manage PDK NDAs and maintain the computing cluster for circuit simulation and PDK installation.
	We provide chip measurement infrastructure covering DC to THz bandwidth at the School of Electrical Engineering.
	We collaborate with academic partners in Europe and Asia, including research visits abroad.


The contract is fixed-term and follows Aalto's standard 2+2 model. It will be made initially for two (2) years, with a six (6) month probationary period, and extended by two (2) further years after a successful mid-term review, giving a total duration of four (4) years. The starting salary for doctoral researcher is approximately 3100€/Month.

Our primary workplace is located at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, Finland.

Join Us!

To apply, please share the following with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!") at the latest by 23.59 (Helsinki time) on 7 August 2026:


	CV
	Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
	Transcript of study records for your MSc (and BSc) degree
	Recommendation letters (max. 1, if available)


All materials must be submitted in PDF format. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. We encourage you to apply early, as we will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period.

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 (not via the external webpage for open positions). 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 regarding the open position, please contact professor Kwantae Kim, kwantae.kim@aalto.fi. In any question regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Advisor, hr-elec@aalto.fi.

Learn more about the TSirc research group: https://kwantaekim.github.io  

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos:

This is Aalto University! 
Aalto University – Towards a better world  
and Shaping a Sustainable Future. 

Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto and 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. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world: World Happiness Report 2025.

For more information about living in Finland: Aalto Careers for International Staff.

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi
youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity
linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity
instagram.com/aaltouniversity

To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here.

Please see more of our Open Positions here.


The Continents States University

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Impact Rankings 2025
1501+

No Poverty 2025
601-800^th

Zero Hunger 2025
601-800^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2025
801-1000^th

Quality Education 2025
801-1000^th

Gender Equality 2025
601-800^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2025
801-1000^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2025
1001+

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2025
1001+

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2025
601-800^th

Reduced Inequalities 2025
401-600^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2025
601-800^th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2025
801+

Climate Action 2025
601-800^th

Life below Water 2025
401-600^th

Life on Land 2025
601-800^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2025
801-1000^th

Partnership for the Goals 2025
1501+

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Reduced Inequalities 2025401-600th

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Responsible Consumption and Production 2025801+

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Life below Water 2025401-600th

Life on Land 2025601-800th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2025801-1000th

Partnership for the Goals 20251501+

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Arts and Humanities

Business and Economics

Medical and Health

No Poverty 2025
601-800^th

Zero Hunger 2025
601-800^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2025
801-1000^th

Quality Education 2025
801-1000^th

Gender Equality 2025
601-800^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2025
801-1000^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2025
1001+

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2025
1001+

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2025
601-800^th

Reduced Inequalities 2025
401-600^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2025
601-800^th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2025
801+

Climate Action 2025
601-800^th

Life below Water 2025
401-600^th

Life on Land 2025
601-800^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2025
801-1000^th

Partnership for the Goals 2025
1501+