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Political Science PYP Job Ad 2026 - 2027 The Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore invites applications for the tenure-track position of Presidential Young Professor (PYP) at the rank of Assistant Professor, to commence in July 2027. Applications are invited from all major subfields of political science including, but not limited to, comparative politics, international relations, and public policy. The NUS Presidential Young Professorship and NUS Presidential Fellowship Awards support and empower the brightest and most promising young academics in the early stage of their careers to develop into world-class scholars who make a significant impact in their field. Applicants should have a clear research programme which uses innovative methods (eg experimental methods, application of computational social science, AI) that answer big questions in political science, and who demonstrate an ability to publish in the top journals. As a young academic at NUS, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse and dynamic community of scholars and students, to pursue excellence and innovation with a positive societal impact. Successful PYP candidates are awarded a start-up grant package of either SGD 250,000 or SGD 750,000, depending on the demands of their research program. Successful PYP candidates are also granted an award of an additional SGD 250,000 for discretionary spending. You can find out more about the PYP program: https://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NUS-Presidential-Young-Professorship-HSS78.pdf The NUS Department of Political Science is a leading global political science department, with a vibrant research culture and located in a cosmopolitan hub. It is one of 15 departments within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Southeast and East Asia are geographic areas of departmental strength, but our 20+ faculty members have research interests which range across the subfields of political theory, international relations, comparative politics, and governance and public policy. In addition, the world-renowned Asia Research Institute (ARI) at NUS engages political scientists as part of its interdisciplinary community, as do our many area studies departments. Our department is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion as integral values in our strategic development. We also offer a competitive remuneration package, including housing and relocation benefits for eligible overseas candidates. The typical teaching load is three courses per academic year. Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our NUS Career Portal : https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Assistant-Professor-%28Presidential-Young-Professor-%28PYP%29%29/33168-en_GB/. Application dossiers should include: A brief cover letter explaining why the position at NUS is of interest and discusses the ambition of your research program A comprehensive CV with a complete list of publications, awards, grants, and courses taught A research statement with a three-year research plan Two signature publications with the applicant as the lead author Letters from at least three referees. If the applicant is two or more years post-PhD, the referees should not be limited to supervisors. The referees should compare the research performance of the applicant to specific individuals at equivalent and top institutions and/or programs. Please send all referee letters directly to POLPYPSearch@nus.edu.sg. Review of applications will begin on 1 July 2026, and continue until an appointment is made. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If there are any questions, please email the search committee at POLPYPSearch@nus.edu.sg.

Ref.: 536341 Work type: Full-time Department: Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000) Categories: Professoriate Staff Academic Leadership Positions under LKS Faculty of Medicine (several posts) (Ref.: 536341) The LKS Faculty of Medicine of The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) is inviting applications for the following academic leadership positions: Director of the School of Chinese Medicine Director of the School of Nursing Director of the School of Public Health Celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2027, HKUMed is the oldest institution of higher education in Hong Kong, China and is well-known as a pioneer in medical education, training and research, while proudly upholding a reputation for morality, vision and care. We have continually set the benchmark for excellence in Asia. We were ranked 18th worldwide in the subject of Medical and Health in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and 28th globally in Life Sciences and Medicine in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject. As the largest faculty within HKU, we have the School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Chinese Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Public Health, and the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy. We also host the School of Biomedical Engineering, a cross-faculty academic endeavour. The Faculty comprises around 320 full-time, highly-qualified teaching staff and 1,600 research and research-related personnel, alongside honorary teachers who are mostly doctors and medical professionals in public hospitals or private practitioners. Currently, there are approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 2,200 postgraduate students in our student body. The Position We are seeking distinguished scholars with proven record of excellence in research, teaching, knowledge exchange, along with a strong commitment and managerial competence to support the Faculty’s expanding research portfolio and clinical and teaching activities. The appointees are expected to play a key role in leading the respective School in achieving the highest standard of quality in all aspects of its teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and professional engagement programmes, fostering academic collaboration within and outside the Faculty/University, and pursuing new strategic directions for the further development of the School. The Person Director of the School of Chinese Medicine Applicants should possess the following: a recognized undergraduate degree in Chinese Medicine registrable with the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong and a Ph.D. degree in Chinese Medicine or related fields; a distinguished track record of research and scholarship in the field of Chinese Medicine; substantial experience in teaching in tertiary institution(s); substantial practicing experience; evidence of international recognition for scholarship and professional expertise; a track record of community engagement; an understanding of the East Asia context, particularly Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland; and proficiency in both Chinese and English. Information about the School of Chinese Medicine can be obtained at https://scm.hku.hk. Director of the School of Nursing Applicants should possess the following: a primary nursing qualification registrable with the local Nursing Council or an equivalent international regulator, and a Ph.D. degree, preferably in Nursing or other healthcare-related disciplines; a distinguished and sustained record of high-quality impactful research, as indicated by publications and competitive grants, with substantial practicing experience; evidence of international recognition for scholarship and professional expertise; proven excellence in teaching and learning and/or knowledge exchange, services and administration; and demonstrated administrative leadership and management experience in universities or healthcare settings. Information about the School of Nursing can be obtained at https://nursing.hku.hk. Director of the School of Public Health Applicants should possess the following: a primary medical qualification registrable in Hong Kong, and a postgraduate qualification in Public Health Medicine or its equivalent (e.g. F.H.K.A.M. (Community Medicine), F.F.P.H., F.A.F.P.H., F.R.C.P.(C) in Community Health, American Board certification in a relevant discipline and/or appropriate post-certification training in a recognised programme, etc.); OR a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline; evidence of international recognition with demonstrated ability to work across different disciplines in the creation of new research initiatives in the field of public health; a distinguished record of scientific contributions to and professional expertise in the field of public health advancement; and demonstrated administrative leadership at an appropriate level in public health setting or universities. Information about the School of Public Health can be obtained at https://sph.hku.hk. What We Offer The successful candidates should possess the stature of a Full Professor at a research-intensive institution. Appointment as Tenure-track Clinical Professor/Professor and Director of the respective School will be made, to commence as soon as possible, on a five-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment with the Chair Professor title and/or on tenure terms. Re-appointment to the headship will be subject to the University's established procedures. 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. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidates. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.  How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online at the University’s career site (http://jobs.hku.hk) with (i) an executive summary outlining your field of research and highlights of major contributions to teaching and learning, research and scholarship, healthcare services, administration, as well as knowledge exchange; and (ii) an up-to-date CV with a publication list highlighting your best four publications in the recent six years. Review of applications will start from August 3, 2026 and continue until the posts are filled. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result. Advertised: Jun 2, 2026 (HK Time) Applications close:

Department: School of Business Vacancy ID: 042284 Closing Date: 22-Jun-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. The International Research on Energy Systems Integration, Education & Environment for Sustainability and Innovation Center (IRESI), is a research centre housed in the School of Business. IRESI's research focuses on propelling sustainable energy systems into the future by helping individuals, organisations and institutions in the pursuit of a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable energy landscape. We are seeking a motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented Data Analytical Research Assistant to support a multidisciplinary research team working on the Research Ireland–funded RENEW project. The successful candidate will primarily contribute to activities related to data analysis, data management, and the development of the Smart Tariff Comparison Tool. The role will focus on supporting the collection, preparation, analysis, and interpretation of energy-related and consumer datasets to inform the development, testing, and refinement of the Smart Tariff Comparison Tool. Working closely with experienced researchers and technical staff, the successful candidate will contribute to analytical workflows, data processing activities, and evidence generation to support project objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career researcher or analyst to gain hands-on experience in applied data analytics, energy research, and digital tool development within an interdisciplinary research environment. Salary: Research Assistant Level I (2026): €33,792 – €34,621 p.a. pro-rata (2 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Monday 22nd of June 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