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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: Postdoctoral Fellow Division of Industrial Data Science (Post Ref.: 26/112) The main responsibilities of this post are to (i) conduct research and evaluation studies; (ii) collect and analyse data; (iii) participate in grant proposals and execution; (iv) participate in and help building academy-industry research; (v) advise several graduate students; (vi) draft manuscripts and write reports; (vii) assist in different research activities and handle administrative work and perform any other duties as assigned by the Person-in-charge or her delegates. The appointees are expected to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. General Requirements Candidates should have (i) a PhD degree in imaging science or related field or an equivalent qualification; (ii) demonstrate research skills in imaging science and machine learning, particularly on image reverse engineering, fake image and video detection, statistical detection models and mathematical models of image processing; (iii) demonstrate experience in academy-industry projects; (iv) interest in publishing high-quality journal papers in the field; (v) demonstrated leadership in research projects; and (vi) fluency of written and spoken English required. Candidates should have obtained / been conferred a PhD degree or an equivalent qualification for no more than three years prior to the commencement of the appointment. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term 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. Review of applications 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.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Nuclear Engineering The UK nuclear sector is entering a period of transformational growth, with national strategies highlighting a substantial and urgent skills gap in nuclear engineering. At the University of Derby, we are committed to being part of the solution. The University of Derby has a clear ambition to build a distinctive, high-impact nuclear engineering research agenda that delivers national and international benefit. Significant investment in three senior academic research appointments (one Professor and two Associate Professors) will strengthen research leadership, build critical mass, and shape future capability across nuclear power generation, product and systems engineering. The emphasis is on applied, industry-aligned research that addresses industry-focused challenges, attracts external funding, and delivers tangible impact for the nuclear sector. This research agenda is closely integrated with advanced research training and innovation. It builds on established success with Rolls-Royce through the Nuclear Skills Academy, degree apprenticeships, and specialist MSc provision. Research excellence will underpin education, skills development, and workforce innovation, positioning the institution as a trusted leader in nuclear research and innovation. Growing our partnership with BAE Systems, the role will support industry-embedded PhD programmes, collaboration with in-house nuclear training teams, and accredited programmes. Areas of Specialism We welcome applications from accomplished research or industry leaders in any of the following areas: Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Prototyping Digital Engineering Thermal Hydraulics Reactor Technology (including SMR) Your Impact As a Professor or Associate Professor, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the University’s reputation in nuclear research and innovation. You will: Provide strategic leadership of research across the School and with key industry partners. Strengthen and expand external partnerships, securing funding through collaborative research and development initiatives. Supervise PhD students funded through University and industry partnerships. Contribute to postgraduate teaching, including expert seminars and dissertation supervision on the MSc in Nuclear Product Engineering for Power Generation. About You We are seeking established leaders with a recognised track record of excellence. You will demonstrate: A strong portfolio of high-quality peer-reviewed publications. Sustained success in securing external research funding. The ability to inspire academic teams, influence industry partners, and drive impactful innovation. We also welcome applications from candidates with predominantly industrial backgrounds, where the scope, scale, and impact of achievements clearly demonstrate senior expertise. Salary: £58,225 to £88,467 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression of up to £101,738 per annum). Help Us Power the UK’s Net-Zero Future This is a rare opportunity to shape the direction of nuclear engineering education and research at a critical moment for the UK energy sector. Join us and be part of a mission with national significance and global reach. For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: 29 June 2026. These roles are employed by the University of Derby but work in partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd; therefore, in order to undertake the position, an individual must hold Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for SC if the individual does not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work that Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd conducts and the protection of certain assets, a person must be a UK national, or in MoD-approved cases, a dual national from a non-ITAR country; please click here for further details.

Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Based at: Shrivenham, Oxfordshire - Cranfield Defence and Security Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered Contract type: Permanent Salary: Lecturer: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum Senior Lecturer: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £61,000 to £70,548 per annum, with potential progression up to £86,275 per annum Apply by: 17/06/2026 Role Description About the Role You will undertake teaching duties mostly within the Leadership, Management and Strategic Capability Group, and across the Centre for Defence and Security Management & Informatics as required.  Specifically: Ensuring the development and the delivery of a range of educational products and modules on the Capability and Acquisition (CAPAC) Course Contribute to the delivery of Private Venture (PV) short courses in the United Kingdom and Overseas Contribute to the delivery of Academic Provider (AP) contract in the United Kingdom, overseas and online Planning and delivering teaching and contributing to the design or revision of courses and short courses Ensuring that the group is suitably represented across the Centre and beyond. Supervising post-graduate students at Master’s and PhD level. About You You will have an MSc in a topic related to Defence and Security or MBA and significant experience in the field of defence gained whilst serving in a senior military role / defence civil service. You will have a teaching qualification (FHEA) or a willingness to undertake this.  You will contribute to course development, module design and teaching at Master’s Level or equivalent.  You will have work experience within the Defence or wider security sectors of the UK or an allied state.  Additionally for a Senior Lecturer, you will have substantial contributions in teaching and leadership and management.  About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. 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 Robby Allen - Professor of Leadership and Neurodiversity, on (E): robby.allen@cranfield.ac.uk.  Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details at people.shrivenham@cranfield.ac.uk.  Please quote reference number 5316.                                                                                                                    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.