Giza Engineering Institute

Salary: £31,236 - £37,694 Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Academic, Food, Further Education Job reference: REQ000586 Attachments: attachmentAssociate Lecturer (AC1) - JDPS - July 26.pdf University College Birmingham is looking to recruit an Associate Lecturer in Professional Cookery to join the growing and exciting College of Food (FE) and to be part of the teaching team delivering high-quality, inspiring, and inclusive programmes across their portfolio of courses. We are seeking an industry professional with significant, broad experience across culinary sectors, with exceptional practical skills and a passion for sharing real-world expertise. While previous teaching experience is welcome, it is not essential, what matters most is your ability to bring current industry practice into the kitchen, motivate learners through hands-on demonstration, and model the standards expected in today’s professional environments. In this role, you will deliver practical sessions in areas such as kitchen, pastry and larder skills. You will also provide outstanding pastoral support to our diverse and ambitious student cohorts, helping them build confidence, resilience, and professional identity. If you want to work in The College of Food, be part of a proactive team, guide the next generation of culinary professionals, and contribute to the growth and success of this iconic and world-renowned institution, then apply now! Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. 

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join an exciting international research programme developing the next generation of precision medicines. Based at the University of Southampton, you will be part of the Horizon Europe-funded Doctoral Network ON-TRACT, a multidisciplinary collaboration bringing together leading academic, industrial, and clinical partners across Europe. Modified oligonucleotides (ONs) are emerging as a powerful new class of therapeutics for personalised medicine. Through ON-TRACT, we are developing innovative platform technologies that combine the design and synthesis of modified ONs with advanced targeting strategies and applications in lung cancer, B-cell malignancies, and chronic inflammatory diseases. You will design and synthesise novel DNA constructs and chemical modifiers that selectively target cancer cells and form bioactive secondary structures. You will collaborate closely with partners across the network to develop conjugation strategies, evaluate biological activity, and deliver high-quality materials for studies performed in laboratories throughout Europe. Working within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you will help guarantee that research materials are produced to the required quality, quantity, and timelines. The role also includes supporting the administration and coordination of the ON-TRACT network, including helping to organise meetings, contribute to reporting activities, facilitate communication between partners, and support the successful delivery of project objectives. The position offers opportunities to travel to partner universities, research institutes, and consortium meetings across Europe, providing excellent networking and professional development opportunities. You will have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related discipline, with strong practical expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and ideally DNA or oligonucleotide chemistry. Excellent organisational, project management, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a collaborative international research environment while maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practice and safety. This is a full time, fixed term role ending no later than 31/12/2029 due to funding restrictions. Chemistry at Southampton is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive research culture and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We support flexible working, career breaks, and family-friendly policies, and hold an Athena SWAN Silver Award in recognition of our commitment to equality and diversity. As a member of one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities, you will join an institution that is committed to sustainability, global responsibility, and delivering world-class research with positive societal impact. For informal enquiries contact Dr Eugen Stulz (est@soton.ac.uk).

Department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 9 Aug 2026 Start date: 1. 9. 2026 (or by agreement) Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position: Assistant Professor Workplace: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic  Position Type: academic position EU Researcher Profile: R2  Amount of Working Hours: part time 20 hours per week  Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 3 years) Expected Start Date: 1. 9. 2026 (or by agreement) Number of Open Positions: 1  Application Deadline: 9. 8. 2026 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR  We are looking for a colleague to join the Institute of Psychology as an Assistant Professor, with a focus on research activities and the methodology of psychological research. MAIN JOB CONTENT  Pedagogical Participation in teaching in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programmes. Supervising, consulting on, or reviewing bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral theses. In exceptional cases, acting as a supervisor or consultant in a doctoral degree programme. Participation in the organizational support of the department’s teaching activities. Participation in publication activities, especially for educational purposes. Research  Participation in research, development, and innovation activities, in particular: independently addressing complex research and development tasks and publishing the results in peer-reviewed journals, scholarly monographs, or peer-reviewed conference proceedings; actively participating in domestic and international scientific conferences and professional meetings, including the presentation of research findings; contributing to the organisational coordination and support of research activities. Other  Participation in operational and administrative activities related to the academic position held, as instructed by the head of the department, for example: carrying out routine administrative tasks related to the management of one’s own courses, the use of e-learning tools, and communication with students through the MU Information System; contributing to the promotion of the field of study. WE REQUEST  Professional education, qualifications and experience Master’s degree in single-subject Psychology — a condition. Ph.D. in Psychology — a condition. Professional specialisation in the methodology of psychological research — a condition. Experience in leading a research project in international collaboration — a condition. Active publication record — a condition. Professional experience abroad outside the Czech Republic and Slovakia in an academic or research institution for a minimum of 6 months, completed either continuously or in two shorter periods whose combined duration totals at least 6 months.  (Applicants who do not meet the required level of international experience may, in justified cases, include a request for an exception with a brief explanation of their situation with their application.)  Specification of the candidate's international profile Active participation in international conferences. Collaboration with international partners in research. Length of experience required  Experience in the field psychology at least 2 years. Language skills  Knowledge of English language at C1 level – a condition. Excellent knowledge of the Czech language in both written and spoken form – a condition. Requirements related to job content Presentation, organizational, didactic, and mentoring skills. Ability to: communicate effectively with students and engage them in learning, use modern teaching resources and materials, publish independently, present research results to an international professional community and a wide audience. The advantage is  Experience in teaching and supervising final theses in a university environment. WE OFFER  Working environment  Stable working environment in a prestigious institution.  Employment in the institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research. Friendly and inspiring working environment. Convenient location of the faculty in the city centre. A friendly approach to work-life balance. Employee benefits 4 weeks of paid vacation per year, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance or Long-Term Investment Product (DIP), selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, MultiSport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Loučka and Elánek for children of employees near the faculty Training and development  Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc. HOW TO APPLY Please send your application via the electronic application link by 9. 8. 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents. The following documents are required as a part of your application: cover letter,  ​​CV with an overview of previous experience, ​​copies of proof of education,  overview of scientific and publishing activities, affidavit of proffesional experience abroad outside the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic (may be included in the resume). In accordance with Section 70(5) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions, as amended, the CV must include information about current employers. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps.  If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office:  Mgr. Lída Oplatková, email: oplatkova@phil.muni.cz SELECTION PROCESS Selection criteria: submitting of all required documents in the e-application compliance of the candidate's profile with the requirements for the job as stated above Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may also take the form of a videoconference. Selection procedures rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found on our careers page. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you! MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, THE FACULTY AND THE DEPARTMENT Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties and a number of other specialized units, more than 6,000 employees and 32,000 students. We are a university with a wide range of research areas in the humanities and natural sciences and a strong international position. Our mission is to provide education and research of the highest quality. The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is one of the four founding faculties of Masaryk University and since its foundation in 1919 it has been not only an important centre of humanities and social science education, science, research, and development, but also an institution that actively participates in shaping the cultural life of the city and the region. Traditionally, it has been profiled as a research-oriented faculty generating approximately one fifth of MU's research volume. The faculty has more than 600 employees and by the student population of over 6,000 is the largest faculty at the university. Since 2021, the faculty has been the proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission. You can find out more information about the faculty on the website or on Facebook. For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website. Department: More information about the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, is available at: https://psych.phil.muni.cz/ Contact person at the department for questions about the position: First name and surname: Prof. Marek Blatný E-mail: blatny@phil.muni.cz Telephone: +420 549 49 1538