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28th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Duke University

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Duke University, located in the US state of North Carolina, is one of the wealthiest private universities in America and a top producer of international scholars.

It was founded in 1838 as Trinity College but became known as Duke University only in 1924 after the Duke Endowment was established. The university describes itself as younger than most other prestigious research universities in the country.

The original campus was rebuilt in Georgian architecture as is now known as East Campus, after the 1930 addition of West Campus, Gothic in style and home to the impressive Duke Chapel tower.

There are 10 schools and colleges; the oldest is Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, founded in 1859, and the youngest is the Nicholas School of the Environment, established just 25 years ago.

About 95 per cent of all students graduate within four years of enrolling. In the 2015 entry class, the most popular majors were public policy, economics, biology, biomedical engineering and psychology.

Sports and performance art both thrive at Duke University, which competes in athletics and basketball, and hosts more than 60 art events a year.

In 2014, Duke Kunshan University opened in China, with the aim of integrating liberal arts education with Chinese tradition. Duke also has a partnership with the National University of Singapore to collaborate on a joint medical programme, which took its first students in 2007.

Overall, the university is one of the most competitive to get into. For the “Class of 2019” cohort, only 11.4 per cent of the applicants received a place.

Unusually, the university requires undergraduates to live on campus for the first three years. More than 75 per cent of the students also pursue volunteering opportunities, supporting the university’s mission, “knowledge in service to society”.

The most notable alumnus is Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States. He graduated from Duke University with a law degree in 1937. Duke alumni also head many Fortune 500 companies including Apple, Cisco Systems, JPMorgan Chase and PepsiCo.

Melinda Gates, who co-founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with her husband, also attended the university.

The alumni community also includes prominent novelists such as William Styron, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel The Confessions of Nat Turner and also wrote Sophie’s Choice, and Anne Tyler, who received the Pulitzer Prize for Breathing Lessons.

The university has an extensive private research library network, with three libraries on its West Campus, two on its East Campus, a library at the marine laboratory and separate libraries for business, divinity, law and medicine.

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Student gender ratio
55 F : 45 M (1)
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International student percentage
25% (1)
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Students per staff
4.4 (1)
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Student total
17871 (1)

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HAINAN BIELEFELD UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES (BiUH)

Hainan Bielefeld University Of Applied Sciences (Biuh)

China

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Hainan Bielefeld University Of Applied Sciences (Biuh)

China


Job Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach and assess undergraduate courses related to business administration (e.g. Introduction to Business Adminstration, Academic Writing). Develop course materials, teaching plans, assignments, and assessment methods aligned with international academic standards and applied learning principles. Supervise student projects, group work, workshops, and practical training activities. Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of teaching quality. Conduct independent and collaborative research.   Job Qualifications Doctor’s degree in business with a distinguished teaching record, highly committed to teaching excellence. Strong commitment to research with a proven track record. Experience in supervising undergraduate projects, research reports, or student competitions. Excellent communication skills in English; Chinese language skills are a plus Industry experience preferred   Expected Onboarding Date August 2026 Salary and Benefits Competitive Salary in the Market (13th Month Salary) Allowance: Travel Allowance / Phone Allowance / High Temperature Allowance, Etc. 5 Types of Social Insurance and 1 Housing Provident Fund Commercial insurance Transitional Apartments Arrangement Working environment that is open to the world and strongly oriented towards sustainability, diversity and internationality Paid Holidays Statutory Holidays (13days) Annual Leave (25 days) Paid Sick Leave Paid Marriage Leave Paid Maternity Leave Paid Paternity Leave Parental Leave How to apply Please prepare the following documents: Current English CV(including full publication list) Cover Letter(addressed to the President) 2 Reference Letters Teaching Qualification Documents, Qualifications (if available) Documents certifying the professor’s (if available) Academic Degree Certificates Please import all files into one PDF Please name the PDF as ” Position – Your Name” Please send all files to recruitment@hibiuh.edu.cn

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Competitive Salary in the Market (13th Month Salary)

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Associate Professor (Research), Australian Centre for AI in Medical Innovation

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

La Trobe University

Australia, Bundoora

institution

La Trobe University

Australia, Bundoora


Build strong funding pipelines by proactively identifying emerging opportunities Full Time / 3 Year Fixed Term Appointment / Remuneration from $172,864 / Bundoora Campus Provide high level oversight of research projects and nurture strong industry, clinical and health sector partnerships About the position The Victorian Government has partnered with La Trobe University to establish the Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Innovation (ACAMI). Founded in 2024, ACAMI is a collaborative centre spanning research, clinical trials, and workforce development at the intersection of AI and healthcare. It supports medical research institutes and industry partners, strengthening Victoria’s globally recognised life sciences ecosystem and ensuring it keeps pace with emerging AI advancements. Reporting to the Director and Chief Scientist of ACAMI, the Associate Professor (Research) will collaborate closely with the Director and Chief Scientist, Director of Development, the ACAMI team, and both internal and external stakeholders to advance ACAMI’s mission. This includes positioning the centre as a commercially sustainable entity that leverages AI, data and innovation to drive transformation and growth across AI-enabled medical and biomedical ecosystems in Victoria. The appointee will be expected to establish, attract and lead new research programs and teams within ACAMI, building capability by bringing together high performing researchers, postdoctoral fellows, academic collaborators, clinical partners and industry stakeholders around key AI-driven medical innovation themes. The role will provide senior research leadership likely in computational biology or AI in biomedicine while strengthening ACAMI’s research profile, expanding its external funding base, and enhancing its translational impact. Duties at this level: Attract, establish and integrate new research groups or research clusters into ACAMI, including identifying complementary research capabilities, engaging internal and external collaborators, developing major research plans and building sustainable programs supported by external funding and strategic partnerships. Secure significant external research funding from both industry and government sources by initiating large-scale competitive research funding proposals and building collaborative partnerships. Lead major research projects and emerging research groups within the Centre, guiding teams under ACAMI’s Director & Chief Scientist to deliver impactful AI solutions for real-world medical, biological and clinical challenges. Collaborate with ACAMI’s Director, Development and relevant University research, commercialisation and partnership teams to identify, protect and progress intellectual property, software, product and implementation opportunities arising from ACAMI research, including industry co-development, licensing, commercialisation or clinical adoption pathways. Skills and knowledge: Completion of a PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline area, such as AI/ML for mRNA, Computational Biology, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Computational Medicine, or a related field. A substantial and internationally recognised record of excellence in AI-enabled biomedical, biological, clinical, health or medical innovation, demonstrated by applying AI/ML, computational, data-intensive or related approaches to significant medical and health challenges. A significant record of securing substantial external funding and partner investment to support AI-enabled biomedical, clinical, health or medical innovation, including through competitive grants, industry partnerships, government contracts, philanthropic funding and consultancies, with evidence of using such funding to build research capacity, support research teams and grow sustainable research programs. Please refer to the position description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: https://f.io/KDo0ceng Benefits 17% superannuation Private Health Insurance discount Plus, many more, click HERE How to apply Closing date: Sunday 9th August, 2026 at 11:55pm Position Enquiries: Distinguished Professor Wei Xiang, ACAMI Director and Chief Scientist, School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Email: W.Xiang@latrobe.edu.au Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Partner, Strategy and Senior Appointments Email: v.stavrou@latrobe.edu.au Position Description below: PD-Associate Professor (Research) ACAMI.pdf For further information please click on the La Trobe University and ACAMI Research Scientist Flyer.pdf Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: Cover letter; An up-to-date resume and Address the Key Selection Criteria We’d love to stay connected! If you would like to find out more about this School, please follow us on LinkedIn: School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences: https://www.linkedin.com/company/82850345 Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  Our commitment to diversity and inclusion  La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. Our commitment to safety All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education  La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.

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Posted

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Process Engineer (KTP Associate)

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

United Kingdom, Liverpool

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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

United Kingdom, Liverpool


School of Computer Science and Mathematics, Liverpool John Moores University in partnership with Ames Goldsmith UK Limited This post is fixed term for 30 months £38,000-£42,000 per annum depending on experience Full time: 37.5 hours per week Based on site at Ames Goldsmith in Kirkby, this Process Engineer (KTP Associate) post is part of the Engineering team reporting directly to the UK Operations Manager and is a 30-month fixed-term contract. This role will lead a manufacturing improvement programme at Ames Goldsmith UK Ltd, focused on improving cost, capacity and overall performance through better use of production and business data. Working as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Liverpool John Moores University, the Associate will use their engineering and computational knowledge, alongside developing skills in data analysis and digital tools, to deliver practical improvements and help build long-term capability within the business. The role will also involve some collaboration with Ames Goldsmith’s sister company, Ceimig Limited, particularly where there are opportunities to share learning or apply improvements across both UK sites. Key responsibilities include: Use production, quality and business data to spot where things can run better, cheaper, or more efficiently. Lead the move away from paper-based across all business processes towards simpler, more reliable digital ways of working (e.g. SOPs, data capture, reporting). Take ownership of a defined programme of work, delivering staged improvements from data capture through to analysis, optimisation, and implementation. Build practical tools (such as dashboards or reports) that help operators and managers make better decisions. Plan and deliver improvement projects focused on reducing costs, increasing capacity, and making processes more efficient. Help shape forward plans for maintenance, improvement work, and future engineering priorities. Make sure improvements are properly embedded into day-to-day operations so they continue to deliver value over time. We are looking for graduates in engineering, computer science, data science or related technical disciplines who want to build experience in data-led manufacturing and progress towards a technical or operational leadership role. Other requirements include: Experience in applying technical knowledge and skill to solve problems of a commercial nature. Evidence of independently managing development projects in either an academic or industrial environment. Ability to work with data (e.g. analysing datasets, using Excel or similar tools) and draw practical conclusions. Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work individually and as a member of a team. The successful candidate will also be required to travel to and from the primary place of business for standard working hours and have the ability to travel independently for business purposes.  Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic criminal record check (DBS) and satisfactory 5-year referencing.  Further information can be found in the attached Job Description document. LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.  Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

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University Ombudsman

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

La Trobe University

Australia, Melbourne

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La Trobe University

Australia, Melbourne


Part-Time - 0.6 FTE Fixed Term position 3 – 5 years Senior Leadership role  Hybrid work model About the position The University Ombudsman provides a confidential, impartial and independent service that supports the early resolution of concerns, promotes procedural fairness and identifies opportunities to strengthen organisational culture and governance. This is a unique opportunity to influence positive change across the University by building trust, resolving complex issues and providing strategic advice on emerging and systemic matters. Skills and Experience To be considered for this position, you will have: Extensive experience managing highly confidential and sensitive matters. Exceptional judgement, diplomacy and emotional intelligence. Demonstrated experience in mediation, conflict resolution, restorative practice or organisational dispute resolution. The ability to provide trusted advice to senior executives and governing bodies. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify systemic issues and recommend practical organisational improvements. Outstanding communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. A commitment to fairness, procedural justice, inclusion and ethical leadership. Key Responsibilities As University Ombudsman you will: Provide confidential, impartial guidance on complex workplace and academic concerns. Facilitate the early and informal resolution of disputes through coaching, mediation and facilitated conversations. Build trusted relationships across all levels of the University while maintaining complete independence and neutrality. Identify recurring themes and systemic issues and provide strategic advice to the Vice-Chancellor and University leadership. Develop annual reports and recommendations that strengthen governance, culture and organisational effectiveness. Promote awareness of respectful conflict resolution, procedural fairness and effective communication. Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. University Ombudsman PD Final.docx  Benefits 17% superannuation Private Health Insurance discount Plus, many more, click HERE How to apply Closing Date: By 11:55pm on 2nd August, 2026 Position Enquiries: Peter Andreopoulos – Director Talent Acquisition and Remuneration Email: P.Andreopoulos@latrobe.edu.au Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: An up to date resume; and No more than 2 pages outlining why you are suitable for this role Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. Our commitment to safety  All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy. 

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Senior Research Fellow in Public Health

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton

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University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton


About Us University of Southampton has been awarded funding to develop and host a Public Health National Specialist Centre (PHNSC). The PHNSC provides research advice nationally for Public Health research projects seeking funding within specific areas and including development of award applications, advice on setting up studies, collaboration opportunities and support for PPIE and a Public Health Enabling Research Service (PHERcS), producing guidance, toolkits, governance and ethics and Public Health research delivery in non-NHS settings to equip organisations to host/sponsor their own research and understand the responsibilities and risks. Regionally, the service is available for researchers for training, events and support to increase capability in Public Health research and for local authority partners creating learning partnerships to understand and respond to Public Health research needs and increase Public Health research capacity. About the Role The Senior Research Dissemination Fellow will support our ongoing work by identifying and optimising the research and dissemination outputs of project. You will be required to work proactively across the team to understand the range and depth of work undertaken in the PHERcS team and wider Specialist Centre for Public Health and to prepare quality research outputs for dissemination.  You will have knowledge and experience of research within the public health sector, and to be able to work collaboratively to project delivery dates. You will also be an excellent communicator and able to build relationships both internally and externally. This post is offered on a fixed term until 29/09/2028 basis in the School of Healthcare Enterprise & Innovation. As a school we operate hybrid working with an expected minimum of 20% in office. This role is available as a fractional or full-time post. University of Southampton  The University of Southampton promotes a healthy work life balance with a generous holiday allowance, defined benefit pension, flexible working, generous parental leave, and childcare provision. For more information on our benefits, please visit our human resources pages. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Susan Patrick via s.patrick@soton.ac.uk.

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£46,049 to £58,225 per annum

Posted

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  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

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  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

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  • Medicine and Dentistry
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Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

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  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology