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Are you committed to promoting animal welfare? Join RMIT's Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) as an Animal Welfare Representative (Category C). Volunteer position Online meetings (Compensated ) 4 - 6 hours per month Training & expenses provided The AEC is responsible for the review of teaching and research activities at RMIT involving care and use of animals. We are looking for individuals with a commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, as well as representatives of our broader community, to join this Committee. The AEC holds online meetings on the first Thursday of each month (2 - 3 hours duration). As a Committee member, you will be provided with comprehensive training, a supportive and friendly environment and reimbursement of your costs through payment of an honorarium. To be eligible, you must: Have a demonstrated commitment to and experience in improving the welfare of animals Be willing to commit to a 3 year appointment Be available to attend meetings and undertake pre-reading Not be a current employee (or associated with) RMIT University Not be currently involved in the care or use of animals for scientific or teaching activities. Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check Applications from members of animal welfare organisations are encouraged. This is a terrific opportunity to contribute a valued perspective to this respected body. To Apply Please Submit a brief cover letter stating why you are interested in the role and your resume outlining any relevant skills or experience by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Diana (Talent Acquisition) via email diana.ruiz@rmit.edu.au. Please note: Due to the critical nature of the role, we are running a rolling recruitment process and will be contacting candidates as soon as they apply, with early applications encouraged. #LI-Hybrid

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an University Assistant postdoctoral 91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science Startdate: 09.05.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Reference no.: 5614 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together! Your personal sphere of influence: The Polz lab is looking for a highly motivated and skilled computational postdoc to join our interdisciplinary group of microbial ecologists, geneticists and evolutionary biologists. You will work in an interdisciplinary project that includes local and international collaborations. The expectation is that you are highly independent and will take leadership in organizing key aspects of the research, including supervision of masters and undergraduate students and communication with collaborators. The lab provides opportunity for further training and career development, including support in design and execution of presentations, paper and grant writing, and leadership skill development. The contract for this position is limited to 5 years. Your future tasks: The overall goal of the project is to comprehensively analyze the pangenome structure and dynamics of bacteria, heavily focused on vibrios, the major model in Polz lab. This analysis includes constraining the contribution of mobile genetic elements to pangenome diversity, in the context of population structure. Handling large amounts of genomic and metagenomic data Design and execution of computational pipelines Advanced statistical analysis Phylogenetic and -genomic analysis Machine learning This is part of your profile: You should hold a doctoral degree in biology and be highly trained in bioinformatics and computational analysis. Modelling and machine learning expertise is desirable. A publication record in international peer-reviewed journals is expected. Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) are required as the common language in the institute is English. The ability to work in a team is essential. Please note that we are looking for a highly trained and advanced computational biologist. Simple microbial community analysis will not be sufficient for this position. Please be self-selective in your application. Laboratory experience might be helpful but is not required. What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (gross salary on full-time basis,14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team. It is that easy to apply: Motivation letter, please specifically address your qualifications CV PhD Degree / Diploma List of references to be contacted Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Martin Polz martin.f.polz@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: 05/15/2026  Post Doc

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN COMPUTATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCES for a fixed-term appointment from 1 September, 2026 to 29 February, 2028, or as agreed. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in computational social science, particularly text-as-data approaches, to contribute to the next phase of Seeing Like a Tech Firm: Advocacy in the Era of Platform Capitalism (SEE TECH) project led by Academy Research Fellow, Dr. Matti Ylönen. About the project SEE TECH examines how large technology firms (“Big Tech”) influence political processes, regulation, and public discourse, with a particular focus on Europe. The project combines political economy, international political sociology, and regulatory studies to analyze how firms shape policy agendas, knowledge production, and governance frameworks. To date, the project has conducted over 100 elite interviews and produced early academic outputs on corporate influence and platform governance. The next phase of the project expands the empirical scope through computational and digital methods, enabling large-scale analysis of corporate advocacy, lobbying, and discourse. More information: www.see-tech.fi Position summary The position offers substantial intellectual independence and the opportunity to shape a cutting-edge research agenda at the intersection of political economy and data science. While we do have some specific ideas, the exact research tasks could also be partly tailored based on the key expertise of the selected applicant. The successful candidate will: Work with large-scale text corpora (e.g. our interview data, submissions, policy documents, corporate publications, media content) Possibly conduct network analysis Integrate computational findings with qualitative and interview-based research already conducted in the project Key responsibilities Conduct original research using computational methods Build and curate datasets relevant to corporate political activity Collaborate with the PI and research team Co-author academic publications and contribute to dissemination Participate in project meetings, seminars, and workshops Contribute to broader project outputs (policy briefs, events, etc.) Qualifications Required: PhD in International Political Economy, World Politics, Data Science, or related field Strong skills in computational methods, especially text analysis and possibly network analysis Programming skills (e.g. Python or R) Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality academic research Excellent written and spoken English Preferred: Familiarity in research in political economy, corporate power, or digital governance Familiarity with EU policy processes or global economic governance Experience combining qualitative and computational approaches Knowledge of Finnish, French, and/or German What we offer An interdisciplinary research environment at one of Europe’s leading universities Opportunities to collaborate internationally and engage with policy audiences Flexibility to develop your own research within the project’s themes The annual gross salary range will be approx. €46,000 – €52,000, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. Standard Finnish pension benefits and occupational health care are provided for university employees. Further information can be obtained online. Access to high-quality computational infrastructure and research support The position is based in Helsinki (i.e. the candidate must live in Helsinki or be willing to move to Finland), with flexibility for short research stays abroad. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months. How to apply Please submit your application through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link "Apply now" (“Hae nyt”). Use your current email address to register to the Recruitment System. Only applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the link “Employee login”. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27 May, 2026 at 23.59 local Helsinki time (EEST).  Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in English: Cover letter (max. 2 pages) CV (including publication list) Short research statement (1–2 pages), outlining:  relevant expertise methodological strengths ideas for contributing to SEE TECH One writing sample (article, paper, or chapter) Optional: links to code repositories or data projects. Further information Further information about the position can be obtained from Academy Research Fellow Matti Ylönen, matti.v.ylonen@helsinki.fi. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers