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École Polytechnique – Institut Polytechnique de Paris

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=87th in World University Rankings 2021
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École Polytechnique combines research, education and innovation at the highest scientific and technological level. Its three degree programmes – ingénieur polytechnicien, master’s and PhD – are highly selective and promote a culture of excellence with a strong emphasis on science, combined with humanist traditions. École Polytechnique educates responsible men and women who are prepared to lead complex and innovative activities that respond to the challenges of 21st-century society. With its 22 laboratories, all joint research facilities with the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the École Polytechnique Research Center works to expand the frontiers of knowledge in the major interdisciplinary issues facing science, technology and society. As a key participant in the Université Paris-Saclay (one of Europe’s largest scientific and economic clusters) along with several major academic partners, École Polytechnique is at the forefront of international higher education and research.

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23 F : 77 M (1)
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44% (1)
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UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST - UNISC

University of the Highlands and Islands

Australia, Brisbane

institution

University of the Highlands and Islands

Australia, Brisbane


School of Heath, Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay campus Level D, $168,933 - $186,045 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation Full-time, ongoing appointment The Opportunity Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health! Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come. As Associate Professor in Biochemical Pharmacology, you’ll be part of our Biomedical Science academic team, shaping and delivering engaging learning across biochemistry, medical biochemistry and advanced pharmacology. You’ll contribute to high-quality teaching in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, while building your research profile and professional expertise in ways that align with the School’s priorities and real-world impact. For more information, please visit us online: School of Health You will: lead a strong research program, securing competitive funding, guiding projects and mentoring emerging researchers, with impact recognised across Australia and beyond; deliver high-quality, engaging learning through innovative curriculum and teaching, inspiring students and supporting colleagues; and build meaningful partnerships with industry, community and academic collaborators, while contributing to a positive, collaborative culture and the ongoing growth of the School and University. About you: Our ideal candidate is a recognised and thoughtful academic leader who brings clarity, curiosity and purpose to their work. 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Recognition for excellence in learning and teaching and or research. How to apply Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 7 June 2026 Your completed application must include a resume, and a cover letter. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria as detailed within the position description. Position description:  494403_Associate Professor in Biochemical Pharmacology.pdf UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830. 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We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities. Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2024/25 Good Universities Guide we have five-star ratings from key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, student support and learner engagement. Overall for teaching quality, we’re number one in Australia (postgraduate), and number one in Queensland (undergraduate). Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. 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$168,933 - $186,045 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

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DURHAM UNIVERSITY

Durham University

United Kingdom, Durham

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Durham University

United Kingdom, Durham


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£47,389 - £56,535 per annum

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Senior Lecturer (Several Posts) in the School of Biomedical Sciences

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

institution

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


nowRef.: 534889 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600) Categories: Teaching Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Lecturer (several posts) in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 534889), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or other cognate disciplines, with at least 5 to 10 years of relevant teaching experience. They must demonstrate proven leadership in course coordination and substantial teaching experience in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, for medical, nursing, pharmacy, and biomedical sciences degree programmes. Applicants should be able to demonstrate adoption of innovative approaches in teaching and learning, a record of driving curricular reform, and/or collaboration across disciplines. Evidence of participation and achievement in educational research, including teaching grants and publications, is essential. Good student feedback is an advantage. Applicants should also be inspiring to students, with clear strategies to foster students’ confidence and competence in critical thinking, analytical reasoning, communication skills, and ethical values. The appointee will be involved in the delivery and leadership of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as mentoring the junior teaching staff in the School. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided. The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. together with a teaching statement. Review of applications will commence from May 6, 2026 and continue until 31 May 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. Advertised:Apr 23, 2026 (HK Time) Applications close:May 31, 2026 (HK Time)

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Competitive

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24 Apr 2026

Senior International Development Manager

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford

institution

Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford


Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Commercial 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: Permanent Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression to £71,050 per annum Apply by: 14/05/2026 Role Description About the Role The Senior International Development Manager will be responsible for overseeing both setting and shaping international marketing and sales strategy to establish partnerships for research consultancy and advisory as well as attracting international students in the designated regions. It will also provide strategic leadership in the shaping of the Cranfield University international strategy, to grow regional revenue through research and educational partnerships as well as recruiting international students and direction of the agent network, identification of partnerships and carrying out of the relevant due diligence processes in the designated regions. The post holder is responsible for overseeing representing the University and will play a major role in protecting and growing the international activities for the University. This role will focus on our Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Middle East markets, and we may involve you in other areas. As a key member of the International Team the post holder will have significant oversight of international marketing, recruitment and partnership functions. The post holder will possess excellent communication, negotiation, organisational skills and initiative to ensure strategic alignment that the most efficient and effective systems are in place to support achieving the international strategy. About You The University aims to be renowned for its impact and influence - regionally, nationally and internationally. You will have plenty of experience in international student recruitment and will know how to attract and engage high quality international students from a range of markets. You will represent the University internationally, contribute to the University’s innovative and effective internationalisation strategy, raising its international brand and profile and be a key member of the team responsible for the achievement of the University’s targets for international student recruitment. You will also be able to demonstrate success in developing and managing effective international networks and external relationships as well as being a skilled diplomat with deep cultural awareness. Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have excellent communication and networking skills being comfortable identifying, researching and building relationships across a range of stakeholders including students, local representatives, Government organisations, partners, alumni and sponsorship bodies. You will be experienced in higher education international student recruitment and you should be used to working to meet tight deadlines in a pressurised customer focussed environment. 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. 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 David Meadows, Director of International Partnerships on E: David.meadows@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hr@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5299. 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.

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£48,760 to £71,050 per annum

Posted

24 Apr 2026

Scientific Project Assistant Postdoc, Physics

UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

institution

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ... Scientific project assistant postdoc 51 Faculty of Physics Startdate: 01.07.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Reference no.: 5611 The University of Vienna is one of Europe’s leading research universities, committed to excellence in research and teaching. We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the international French-Austrian project ChirTrans: Chiral transport controlled by flow microstructure co-financed by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and the French National Research Agency (ANR). Where you will be: The position is hosted by the research group Computational and Soft Matter Physics at the Faculty of Physics in the group of Dr. Andreas Zöttl. About the project: ChirTrans investigates how chirality of swimming bacteria determines their active transport processes in complex microstructured heterogeneous environments and in complex shear flows. It combines computational and theoretical modeling at the University of Vienna with experiments performed at ESPCI Paris. Our previous work demonstrated the importance of bacterial chirality in transport in simple microchannel flows and near plane surfaces. ChirTrans now aims to uncover how chirality impacts bacterial transport in more complex microstructured environments. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to internationally visible, frontier research. You will have the chance to help build and shape a high-impact interdisciplinary research group while working on your own research. Your responsibilities: As a Postdoctoral Researcher you will: Conduct independent and collaborative research on computational modeling and simulation of bacterial dynamics using coarse-grained hydrodynamic modeling (Brownian Dynamics, Multiparticle Collision Dynamics, etc) Contribute to and lead academic publications in top-tier journals Collaborate closely with experimental collaboration partner at ESPCI Paris led by Prof. Anke Lindner Present research outcomes at international conferences You may contribute to teaching activities depending on interest and availability, in which case you participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance. Your profile: Completed PhD in physics, biophysics, physical engineering, or a closely related field Strong background in soft matter physics or biophysics Experience with theoretical modeling, computer simulations and data analysis Programming skills in Python and/or C++/Fortran Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international research environment Excellent command of English (working language of the project) Experience with experimental collaborations is an advantage Experience with high-performance computing is an advantage What we offer: Integration into a high-profile international project with strong international visibility Possibility for experimental collaboration and research visits at ESPCI Paris Access to high performance computing facilities Possibility to establish new collaborations within the Computational and Soft Matter Physics Group A dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment at the University of Vienna Opportunities for career development and international networking Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 2 years Flexible starting date (between 01.07.2026 and 01.01.2027) Application documents: Please apply by submitting:  Letter of motivation incl. research interests (1 page)  Academic CV (incl. publication list) Doctoral Degree or Statement of expected date of graduation Contact details of at least two referees If you have any questions, please contact: Andreas Zöttl andreas.zoettl@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: 05/31/2026

Salary

EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year)

Posted

24 Apr 2026

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