Gustavus Adolphus College

Department: Department of Criminal Law – Faculty of Law Deadline: 4 Jan 2026 Start date: 1 April 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of Head of the Department of Criminal Law full-time for a fixed term of 3 years Workplace: Department of Criminal Law Employment: fixed term Working hours: 40 hours/week Number of open positions: 1 Start date: 1 April 2026 Place of work: Brno Application deadline: 4 January 2026 Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties, more than 6,000 employees and more than 30,000 students. The Faculty of Law at Masaryk University is one of four public law faculties in the Czech Republic. The current Faculty of Law at Masaryk University can be characterised as a modern, dynamic faculty where the focus is on teaching and scientific research. We are an institution where the terms "research activity" and "scientific research" are not just empty concepts. We maintain dozens of contacts with foreign experts and educational and scientific institutions at both the individual and institutional levels and provide an excellent environment for students and staff. You can find out more about us on our website https://www.law.muni.cz/content/cs/, on Facebook or on the MU Faculty of Law LinkedIn page. The Department of Criminal Law is a department of the MU Faculty of Law that provides teaching and research in the fields of criminal law, criminalistics and criminology. Main activities: responsibility for the educational and scientific activities of the department and the achievement of the required outputs and results, personnel management of the department (motivation, evaluation, and career growth of employees), responsibility for the management of entrusted funds, close cooperation with the faculty management, own teaching (including the preparation of study and teaching materials), scientific research and publishing activities. Qualifications and other requirements (mandatory): Master's degree in law, academic or scientific title of professor or associate professor, at least 10 years of experience in the field, active teaching and scientific activity and readiness to guarantee the professional subjects taught at the department, personal and professional prerequisites for leading the department, ability to teach and publish in Czech and English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage, fulfilment of the requirements under Act No. 451/1991 Coll. as amended; persons born after 1 December 1971 are not required to provide proof of this, moral integrity, information on other employment relationships of the employee within the meaning of Section 70 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended. We offer: the backing of a prestigious and successful institution, a motivating and friendly environment, support for professional and personal development, opportunities for continuous education, employee benefits (8 weeks of holiday, pension insurance contribution, meal vouchers, Multisport card, flu and tick-borne encephalitis vaccinations, and more). How to apply:  Please send your application by the above deadline via the online application form (the link can be found at the beginning and end of the advertisement). Your application must include the following documents: cover letter, structured CV, development plan for the department for the next three years in the following areas: teaching, research, human resources management, overview of scientific and publishing activities, highlighting the three most significant scientific publications; information on citation index, publications in impacted foreign periodicals, etc. photocopies of qualification documents. After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt by email. Selection process Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal or online interview. The rules for the university's selection procedures can be found on the university website in the MU Selection Procedure Rules. Information on the processing and protection of personal data at MU is available on the MU website. The MU Faculty of Law has received the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research award for its human resources policy.

(Fixed term) Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to join Prof Mariani’s team (www.mariani-lab.org), based at the LJMU School of Biological & Environmental Sciences, to be a key driver in a new Horizon Europe project: SEA4FUTURE. The research is broadly aimed at improving the sustainability of Mediterranean fisheries and involves 23 institutions in 10 countries. The Liverpool-based team will coordinate work-package 2 – focused on the generation of biodiversity data and complementary interdisciplinary information to enable assessment of fisheries impacts. You will be responsible for generating eDNA metabarcoding data from fisheries across the Mediterranean, entailing the development of an ambitious sampling design, running laboratory experiments using molecular techniques, carrying out bioinformatics and statistical analyses, and leading academic publications. Engagement in outreach initiatives will also be important.  Informal enquires can be made to Professor Stefano Mariani: s.mariani@ljmu.ac.uk Anticipated Interview date (remote): 22nd January 2026  In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief.  All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated. LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata). 

The Role and the Department Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development. We are seeking a Post Award Finance and Project Officer to join our Post Award Team within Research Operations to support a colleagues maternity leave. You will deliver comprehensive post-award financial and administrative support, ensuring that project leaders and researchers receive timely, expert advice. Your responsibilities will span the full grant lifecycle, from award acceptance and project setup, through financial monitoring and budget management, to final claims, reconciliation, project closure, and preparation for both internal and external audits. Stakeholder engagement is at the core of this role. You will act as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners, facilitating clear communication and effective coordination across departments and funding bodies. You will also regularly review project budgets, income, and expenditure to maintain accuracy and to identify and address any significant variances such as under- or overspending, ineligible costs, or issues with overhead recovery. The postholder has the following key responsibilities: Manage the post-award financial administration of non-research grants, ensuring accurate and timely closure.   Prepare and submit financial claims, invoices, and statements in line with funder and institutional deadlines.   Monitor budgets, income, and expenditure, identifying and resolving variances, and providing financial forecasts to project leads.   Reconcile project accounts, process final expenditure and exchange rate journals, and ensure accurate allocation of income.   Ensure compliance with funder terms and conditions, advising stakeholders on eligible expenditure and removing ineligible costs.   Coordinate staff approvals with HR, ensuring alignment with project budgets and funder requirements.   Calculate and transfer fEC overheads/indirect costs in accordance with approved budgets.   Liaise with internal teams (Finance, HR, Departments) and external stakeholders (funders, HEIs, partners) to resolve queries.   Maintain accurate, auditable records and ensure financial systems reflect final approved expenditure.   Working pattern: Monday - Friday. Hybrid 2 days in the office. You can work additional days in the office if you choose. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub.Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage: .