Fergana Polytechnic Institute

SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TEACHNOLOGY ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: Mechatronics and Robotics POSITION TITLE: Head of Department of Mechatronics and Robotics LOCATION: Suzhou Campus About XJTLU In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. About the School and Department Established in 2019, School of Advanced Technology(SAT) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University consists of 5 Departments-- Intelligent Science, Computing, Mechatronics and Robotics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Communications and Networking, and SAT programmes offer a combination of solid academic knowledge and cutting-edge technological theories at a recognized international level.  The Department of Mechatronics and Robotics (MEC) is committed to conducting cutting-edge research in the area of mechatronics and robotics through publishing high-quality papers, filing patents, collaborating with industry, and enhancing relations with local and international academic institutions. Our department has already delivered world-leading and impactful research outcomes to benefit society at large. The main research fields include, but are not limited to: Networked Mechatronic Systems Robotics and Control MEMS and Bio-MEMS Product Design and Optimisation Role Overview: Head of Mechatronics and Robotics The position of Head of Mechatronics and Robotics (HoD) is crucial to the effective operation of SAT and XJTLU. Departments are the fundamental building blocks of the university, and the Head is the most important communication link between the university and the individual member of academic staff. The HoD is responsible to the Dean of their School and the Vice President for Academic Affairs for the entire operation of the department and the professional behaviour of each individual member of staff. The HoD is a key leader, manager, and administrator without which the university cannot function. The term of appointment is three years. Leadership The HoD provides leadership, academic direction and oversight to the department. The HoD leads the departmental strategic planning process. The Departmental Strategy is the fundamental guideline for the operation and development of the department. The university has a system of rolling three year plans to identify annual operational objectives and resource planning.  It is the responsibility of the HoD to work with the Dean and Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching of their School to ensure that teaching of the disciplines falling within the remit of their department maximises market opportunities.  It is the responsibility of the HoD to ensure that the content of modules is up to date; and that new advances in teaching technology and academic discussions are facilitated and accommodated. The HoD is responsible for overseeing individual performance in all aspects of operation. The HoD oversees the development of the Department’s external engagement. The aim of such outreach activities is to help the department integrate into the university and appeal to the wider community. This is important for ensuring the department’s resource base and for publicising its activities, which in turn will aid the development of its capacity. Outreach includes areas such as engagement with other departments within the University, external organisations, knowledge exchange (applied research) activities, and Executive Education. The HoD plays a leading role with other Heads of Department in the school. The HoD contributes to school strategic planning and actively supports achievement of its goals. Administration The HoD is responsible for the organisation and administration of the department. In some cases, the Head carries out the task themselves. In other cases, tasks are assigned through delegation.  The HoD will develop and implement the department’s individual work allocation model. This is a fundamental guideline for effective and efficient workload allocation and people management within the Department.  The HoD is responsible to the university and school for the implementation of all academic and operational policies, rules and regulations. Of particular importance in this regard is the conduct of examinations and marking and moderation regimes; implementation of the staff attendance and absence policy; observance of the staff code of conduct; observance of quality assurance processes and procedures; and adherence to the university’s language policy. The HoD delegates tasks to members of the department, who through their involvement will feel greater engagement with the work of the department. Greater engagement also plays an important role in succession planning, where less experienced colleagues can be developed to a point where they can assume a role of this significance. An HoD may be asked to take on specific administrative tasks by the university. These include service on committees or working parties; chair of review panels; and other more specific duties. The HoD is directly responsible within the Department for: Strategic and annual planning Individual staff work allocation Budget development and expenditure Financial approvals for expenditure from departmental budget Ensuring quality and standards are upheld Staff appointments; identifying need, defining the specification and justification, organising recruitment, overseeing interview panel arrangements, and recommending appointment Formal staff Professional Development Reviews and processes Staff disciplinary issues Student disciplinary issues and complaints Assignments of administrative duties to other staff Implementation of staff attendance and absence policy Leave of absence approvals Dissemination of information regarding the development of the university, especially changes to policy, university regulations, and issues discussed at the Academic Leadership Group. Maintenance of record of staff authorised and unauthorised absences Ensuring that the requirements of PRC legislation and XJTLU regulation on Health and Safety are all met. Management The HoD manages all academic staff, along with all academic and administrative functions of the department. The HoD manages rather than directly administering. The HoD ensures that staff carry out their duties professionally, effectively, and at the highest standard possible. Management entails talking and communicating with people, providing support to them in their work, ensuring direction and providing useful and meaningful feedback to enable departmental work to be successfully completed. The HoD also provides in-line supervision and management of some individual staff. The HoD is responsible for the effective management of the Professional Development Review system within the Department. The HoD is the manager of Health and Safety in the Department. Key relationships The HoD is managed by the Dean. Any change in formal supervisory relationship for Heads of Department will be determined on a case-by-case basis, with the approval of the VPAA and EP. The HoD is responsible for the Department and reports to the Head of School (Dean’s office) The HoD works closely with the Associate VP for Teaching and Learning and Research to ensure the development of programmes of Teaching and Learning, and Research outputs. The HoD works closely with the Director of the Centre for Academic Affairs to ensure the maintenance of, and adherence to, the university’s regulatory environment. The HoD works closely with the school manager who acts to support the academic work of each department. The HoD works closely with other HoDs in the same School to ensure the development of research synergies, provision of administrative services and economies of scale, and activities to raise the profile of the cluster and its departments.  Each HoD works closely with other HoDs, especially through the Academic Leadership Group, which is the key forum in the university for the discussion of academic operational affairs. The HoD meets regularly with their direct reports within the Department. The HoD meets regularly with all staff in the Department. The HoD is leader and mentor to all staff in the Department, especially to junior staff. Responsibilities The HoD is responsible to the Dean of their School and the Vice President Academic Affairs for the academic development of the department. This includes research performance, teaching delivery, and outreach activities. The HoD is responsible for the regular assessment of teaching and research outcomes, and works with relevant administrative departments for the improvement of teaching and research outcomes. The HoD is responsible for ensuring the application of all university policies and regulations by members of staff in the department. The HoD is responsible for ensuring adherence to the laws and directives of the People’s Republic of China by staff in the department. The HoD speaks with university authority within the department. This authority is particularly important in safety matters. The HoD’s authority may only be countermanded by the Dean of the School or the VP for Academic Affairs. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES Candidates must be a Ph.D. holder in a relevant subject from a world-renowned university, or be able to demonstrate an equivalent professional practice and engagement. Candidates must demonstrate a strong academic background, preferably with knowledge of practice-as-research. Candidates must demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm to embrace and manage change, and actively engage with new educational models such as Syntegrative Education (SE). Candidates shall become familiar with and observe Chinese and UK rules and regulations of higher education.  Candidates shall have management experience with good people skills. Candidates must have rich experience in research, academic leadership, strategic planning, people management, as well as academic management experience in a university, research institution or similar functions/areas.  Candidates must demonstrate a good track record of engagement with students and industry. Candidates must have a high level of communicative competence in English; an equivalent knowledge of Chinese would be an advantage. Candidates with administration and management experience in international universities or Sino-foreign joint universities are preferred.  CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance Travel allowance Children’s education allowance Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (13 days) Annual Leave (34 days, including University closure days) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level  Contact Details for three references For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email to HRBP on Mingyu.Yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn.

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Research Assistant Professor Department of Sociology and Social Policy (Post Ref.: 25/302) The Department of Sociology and Social Policy brings together scholars with international research experience and publication records in the major areas of Sociology and Social Policy. Over the years, our faculty members have been the recipients of the University’s Research Excellence Award and Teaching Excellence Award. The Department offers undergraduate teaching in Sociology, Social and Public Policy, and Health and Social Services Management, while hosting an MSocSc Programme in Comparative Social Policy (International) (IMCSP). We have been consistently successful in attracting MPhil and PhD students from around the world, particularly the recipients of the Hong Kong RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme, and obtaining the General Research Fund (GRF) and other external competitive grants. For more information, applicants are advised to visit the departmental website. General Requirements Applicants should have obtained / been conferred a PhD degree in Sociology, Social Policy or any discipline related to computational social science, or an equivalent qualification for no more than five years prior to the commencement of the appointment, with relevant teaching and research experience. Applicants are required to provide their research portfolio, publication record, and teaching evaluation among other relevant information. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English are essential. The appointee should be able to take up teaching duties in some of the courses on the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) Programme, including but not limited to: “Introduction to Social Data Sciences”, “The Social Impact of AI”, “Science and Technology”, “Consumption and Society”, and “The Making of Hong Kong”. The appointee should be prepared to actively support the coordination and development of our teaching programmes, as well as the research endeavours of faculty members in the areas of Sociology and Social Policy. The appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to academic excellence and engagement in high-quality research and publication, and to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of up to three years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. The review of applications will start from early January 2026 and will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Organisation: Cranfield Airport Operations Limited Faculty or Department: Cranfield Airport Operations Limited Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week - worked to an agreed shift pattern that will include weekend working Contract type: Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience Apply by: 18/01/2026 Role Description We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Air Traffic Control officer to work efficiently within a small airport team including Operations, Safety, Air Traffic Control, Engineering, Fire Fighting, and FBO sections, whilst prioritising safety. About Cranfield Airport Operations Limited Cranfield Airport is located between Bedford and the City of Milton Keynes and has annual movements of circa 35,000. The Airport provides Aerodrome and Procedural Approach control from the UK’s first operational digital control tower, which opened in December 2018. A project to install and commission surveillance radar is in progress, with commissioning due in 2025. Situated in busy Class G airspace, Cranfield manages a variety of traffic types, ranging from single engine training aircraft to BAe146 and ATR-72, and is home to several companies which provide commercial flight training, maintenance, and research and testing for industry and government projects. About the Role As an integral part of the tower team, the Air Traffic Controller will provide ATS in accordance with regulation, and be pivotal in the coordination and deployment of the support staff and operators across the business. In addition, you will liaise with the Aerodrome Authority on operational matters, and support the SATCO and Airport Manager, as required, in the smooth running of the airport. About You This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing airport and provide a safety critical function within the airport business. To be successful in this role, you must hold an Air Traffic Controller’s Licence with ADI rating, ICAO Level 4 English as a minimum, and a CAA Class 3 medical, and will be expected to maintain this standard for the duration of your employment. You will be a flexible, resilient individual with well-developed communication skills, able to cope with the pressures and demands of this safety critical role and adapt your approach to different customers you will meet. APP and APS ratings, OJTI and Assessor endorsements are desirable. It would be advantageous if you could further contribute to the business by having a Met Observer’s qualification, operational experience in a Class G environment, or project experience. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS Criminal Record check and provide a significant work reference history. Please note that interviews may take place outside of normal business hours and may take place online. At Cranfield, we value Diversity and Inclusion, and aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together harmoniously with dignity and respect and realise their full potential. How to Apply For an informal discussion, please contact Sophie Hayes, Senior Air Traffic Controller, on (T); +44 (0)1234 75 8185 or (E); sophie.hayes@cranfield.ac.uk Please contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5168. Closing date for receipt of applications: 18 January 2026