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The University of Surrey has been a pioneer in space engineering and small satellite innovation for more than four decades. Building on this heritage, the Surrey Space Institute is the University’s newest Pan‑University Institute. This bold, interdisciplinary hub brings together world‑leading expertise to shape the future of space research, policy, and innovation. As the Space Institute enters an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking an outstanding operational leader to join us as Head of Institute Operations. This is a rare opportunity to help build and shape a major new Institute at the heart of Surrey’s expanding space ecosystem. The role This is a delivery focussed leadership role with significant scope to shape how the Space Institute operates, grows and collaborates. Working closely with the Director and Co‑Directors, you will turn strategic ambition into operational reality, ensuring the Institute has the systems, partnerships, and professional services support required to deliver world‑class research, innovation, and education. You will: Lead the operational delivery of the Institute’s strategy, translating long‑term vision into clear plans, milestones and outcomes. Build and manage the Institute’s operational infrastructure, ensuring efficient, resilient and future‑ready systems. Drive the Institute’s partnership and collaboration strategy, strengthening connections across the University and with industry, funders, government agencies and international partners. Oversee financial planning and resource management, ensuring robust investment cases, effective budget control and alignment with University priorities. Manage compliance, risk, health and safety, business continuity and data governance. Represent the Institute across the University and externally, supporting the development of cross‑Faculty research teams and raising the Institute’s profile. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys building relationships across diverse communities, and takes pride in delivering operational excellence at scale. About you You will be an experienced operational leader with a strong track record in complex organisations, ideally including higher education, research, innovation or partnership‑driven environments. You’ll bring: Experience developing and delivering strategies, major initiatives and operational programmes. Strong organisational leadership skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and develop high‑performing teams. A proven ability to manage large, complex bids, partnerships or multi‑stakeholder programmes. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work confidently across technical and non‑technical communities. Sound financial management experience and the ability to build robust business cases. An innovative, solutions‑focused approach, with the confidence to make decisions where there is little precedent. Experience of stakeholder engagement, partnership building and external representation. Experience in space-related strategy, communications or partnership development is desirable, as is experience working with research funders, investors or innovation‑focused organisations. What we can offer In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with additional days for Bank Holidays and University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. Further information Candidates are warmly encouraged to contact Prof Adam Amara for an informal conversation about the role via a.amara@surrey.ac.uk (noting that the University is closed 25th December - 4th January inclusive). At the University of Surrey, we celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in leadership roles. Further details Job Description

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 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus 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. We are seeking a talented and ambitious Postdoctoral Researcher in Remote Sensing of Peatlands to join the newly established Center of Excellence in Peatlands, Climate Change and Ecological Restoration (PeatResC), funded by the Research Council of Finland, for a three-year position. The preferred starting date for the position is spring 2026. Your role The Center of Excellence in Peatlands, Climate Change and Ecological Restoration (PeatResC) is a newly funded, highly competitive Centre of Excellence starting in January 2026, bringing together Aalto University, University of Eastern Finland, Finnish Meteorological Institute and University of Helsinki. PeatResC addresses fundamental questions on ongoing changes in northern peatlands, focusing on climate-change impacts on biodiversity and climate feedbacks, as well as the effects of upcoming large-scale restoration efforts. The postdoctoral researcher will be based in the PeatResC research team led by Professor Miina Rautiainen at Aalto University and will work in close collaboration with partners across this internationally recognized consortium. The main research responsibilities include the development of novel methods and analysis of remote sensing data to monitor water table dynamics and biophysical properties of northern peatlands, from local to Holarctic scales. The position also involves participation in peatland field measurement campaigns, as well as teaching and student supervision at Aalto University. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to participate in extended field campaigns during the summer months, including travel for several weeks at a time and work in remote field conditions. Your experience We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with: A doctoral degree in a relevant field A strong understanding of the physical principles of remote sensing, and demonstrated experience in developing novel satellite-based remote sensing methods A publication record in peer-reviewed, high-quality scientific journals as the first author Advanced data analysis and programming skills Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, a proactive and collaborative working style, and excellent written and spoken English The application will be considered particularly strong if the candidate has one or more of the following: Prior knowledge of peatland ecosystems Experience in using high-performance computing resources Experience conducting fieldwork in remote or logistically demanding environments A valid driving license in Finland, and willingness to drive independently during field campaigns What we offer Opportunity to shape research questions based on your prior experience and scientific interests in collaboration with other PeatResC researchers Be part of a large, interdisciplinary peatland consortium with regular exchange and collaboration with leading academic partners Opportunity to develop an independent research profile while contributing to high-impact, societally relevant outcomes Possibility to work with students and develop your supervisory and pedagogical skills Strong networking and visibility across institutions and international partners Experience in research coordination and funding Our team works on the Otaniemi campus but occasional remote work in Finland can be negotiated. Life on the Otaniemi campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture, tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants and services, all complemented by excellent public transportation connections. The campus can be reached in 12 minutes by metro from Helsinki center. The starting salary for postdocs is approximately 4050 EUR per month (before taxes). Join us! To apply, please share your application with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!”) latest at 23.59pm (EET) 18 January 2026. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. All applications must include the following materials: Motivation letter with the applicant’s contact information and an indication of the preferred starting date (max 1 page) CV including details of all academic merits, and contact information for 2 persons who may be contacted to provide a reference (max 3 pages) Complete list of publications Summary of the applicant’s doctoral thesis (max 1 page) Copy of the applicant’s doctoral degree certificate All materials should be submitted in English in a single pdf-file (compiled in the order specified above). Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open, extend the application period and consider candidates who have not applied 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 about the role, please contact prof. Miina Rautiainen (miina.a.rautiainen@aalto.fi). For questions related to the application process, please contact HR partner Sanni Mero (sanni.mero@aalto.fi). 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 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.

About the opportunity With a range of top-ranked programs and prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, the University of Sydney Business School is in the top 1% of business schools worldwide and is a global leader in business and management education. With a highly international outlook, we have over 560 FTE (full-time equivalent) staff and more than 11,000 students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in a comprehensive suite of programs including the top-ranked MBA in Australia. Building on strong partnerships with industry, government and civil society organisations, the Business School is pursuing an ambitious strategic direction as a leader in the creation and mobilisation of new, impactful knowledge about innovative, responsible and sustainable responses to contemporary business challenges. Our recent trajectory has been marked by sector-leading innovation in curriculum design and student employability, ever closer engagement with industry and international partners, and research intensification. Innovative. Responsible. Sustainable. The Business School Strategy prioritises innovation, responsibility and sustainability, while aligning with the aspirations of the University of Sydney and its Sydney in 2032; One Sydney, Many People; and Sustainability strategies. It re-affirms our commitment to research excellence, transformational education, and a thriving diverse community. By fostering a trusting, accountable, high-performance culture, our people will be empowered to do great work. We are guided by catalysing principles that anchor us in place, with partners that include First Nations peoples, to drive innovation for positive impact. Our research makes significant contributions to building prosperous, sustainable organisations for a healthy, inclusive society. In this context, and as part of our strategic research priorities, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding research-focused academic as an Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer in Digital Innovation and Transformation. As we implement our ambitious strategy, there is now a unique opportunity for an outstanding researcher to lead amongst passionate colleagues - from diverse disciplines but with like minds and a shared purpose - as we establish and build out a hub of research excellence under the School's Innovation theme. The appointee could have a background in one or more of the following Business School disciplines relevant to 'digital innovation and transformation': Business Information Systems; Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Business Analytics; or Marketing. The appointee will advance research on digital innovation and transformation that is of strategic importance to the Business School as well as our community, government and industry partners. Bringing a strong record of impactful research outputs and funding success as well as experience in external engagement, the successful candidate will demonstrate intellectual leadership to build and guide a research program that leverages the collective talents of Business School colleagues in ways that deliver academic and societal impact. Term and remuneration The successful candidate will be offered a continuing position, subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period and confirmation period with agreed performance. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required. How to apply Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via the link below. Please refer to the job description document (below) for further details. Reference number 0190. Closing date for applications Applications close at 9am AEDT Monday 2nd February 2026. If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. The University has engaged executive search firm Perrett Laver to assist with this appointment. The Perrett Laver team will support the Selection Committee to identify the widest possible field of qualified candidates and to assess candidates against the requirements for the role. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out your application, please contact: Arturo Uriostegui Arturo.Uriostegui@perrettlaver.com To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. Click to view the Position Description for this role. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Monday 02 February 2026 11:59 PM