Hardin-Simmons University

Are you a great communicator (verbally and digitally) with fantastic organisational skills and a proactive approach to office administration? The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Administrator to provide comprehensive operational assistance, to support the transition over to the new (R3) Clinical Trial regulations, as well as supporting the Senior Administrator and Executive Assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Director and Senior Leadership Team at SCTU. We work at the forefront of innovative clinical research, taking discoveries from the laboratory into the clinic to provide the treatments and medical interventions of the future. Our team has expertise in the design, conduct and analysis of multi-centre, interventional clinical trials and other well-designed studies. We work in partnership with investigators to deliver high-quality trials that will directly influence clinical practice. We are a UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered CTU that receives core funding from Cancer Research UK with additional funding from the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and is part of the South Central NIHR Research Support Service (RSS). Working from our SCTU offices, based at Southampton General Hospital, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Associate Directors including diary management, meeting organisation and travel arrangements. You will be proactive and computer literate, able to produce digital documents for internal and external presentation. You will need to be able to work well as part of a team, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining close attention to detail along with an interest in supporting the development of health research and professionals in the UK. Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors to the SCTU, you will provide a full range of confidential administrative support, offering advice in more complex matters, as well as reporting progress of sponsorship requests and regulatory transitions to the Head of Quality Assurance (QA) and the SCTU Director. You will have relevant qualification and substantial experience in similar roles in complex organisations. With high level IT skills, excellent accuracy, communication and organisational skills, you will be able to independently organise activities and refine processes according to strategic and management plans, accompanied by the ability to prioritise workload. The ability to use your initiative is essential. You must have experience of handling highly confidential and sensitive information and dealing effectively with a range of external stakeholders including students, patients, and members of the public. As a University, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. As part of our commitment to your wellbeing, we offer an occupational pension scheme and generous holiday. The Faculty of Medicine holds and Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns, which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information, including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees’ wellbeing and work-life balance, please see our working with us (need to insert this working with us weblink - https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1091&pid=0) website pages.

About Us The Hainan Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (BiUH) is the first international independent university in the Hainan Free Trade Port. Our approach combines theory and practice following the renowned "Work-Integrated University-Industry Collaborative Talent Training Model." We offer cutting-edge programs in high-demand fields: Digital Technologies, Computer Science, Logistics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation, Software Engineering and Business Administration. Our students benefit from small classes, English-language instruction with accompanying German courses, and intensive learning experiences. The focus is on mastering real-world professional challenges, enabling students to apply their knowledge immediately and preparing them optimally for the global job market. We combine international teaching standards with the unique opportunities that Hainan offers. BiUH is located in the Yangpu Economic Zone in Danzhou, a historic coastal city with direct high-speed rail connections to Haikou and Sanya. We invite passionate educators and researchers at all career stages, from early-career lecturers to established professors, to join our team. Both full-time and part-time positions are available for those committed to application-oriented education. Job Responsibilities Manage the daily operations of the Robotics and AI lab, ensuring all hardware (e.g., robotic arms, mobile robots, humanoid robots, LiDARs, cameras) and computing clusters are operational and safe Handle the procurement, inventory, and maintenance of lab equipment and electronic components Set up hardware and software environments for teaching labs and student projects Research & Development: Assist faculty and PhD students in researching and implementing state-of-the-art algorithms in SLAM, VLA and Reinforcement Learning etc Coding: Develop and maintain clean, reusable code repositories in C++ and Python for the lab's research projects Provide technical support to students and professors during lab sessions and research projects Assist in the preparation of demonstrations for visitors, industry partners, and open days Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree or above in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree is preferred). Strong proficiency in ROS/ROS2 (Robot Operating System) is preferred Solid coding skills in C++ and Python within a Linux (Ubuntu) environment is preferred Understanding of basic robotics algorithms (Kinematics, Dynamics, Control) and familiarity with Deep Learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow) Experience working with physical robots (e.g., robotic arms, quadrupeds, or wheeled robots) and sensors (Depth cameras, LiDAR, IMU) Ability to document technical work clearly English is required (B2 or above); German is desirable Expected Onboarding Time Spring Semester 2026 (March 2026) Salary and Benefits Competitive Salary in the Market (13th Month Salary) Allowance: Travel Allowance / Phone Allowance / High Temperature Allowance, Etc. 5 Types of Social Insurance and 1 Housing Provident Fund Commercial insurance Transitional Apartments Arrangement Working environment that is open to the world and strongly oriented towards sustainability, diversity and internationality How to apply Please prepare the following documents: Current English CV (including full publication list) Cover Letter (addressed to the Principal) 2 Reference Letters Teaching Qualification Documents, Qualifications (if available) Documents certifying the professor's (if available) Academic Degree Certificates Please import all files into one PDF Please name the PDF as "Position - Your Name" Please send all files to recruitment@hainan-biuh.edu.cn

About Us The Hainan Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (BiUH) is the first international independent university in the Hainan Free Trade Port. Our approach combines theory and practice following the renowned "Work-Integrated University-Industry Collaborative Talent Training Model." We offer cutting-edge programs in high-demand fields: Digital Technologies, Computer Science, Logistics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation, Software Engineering and Business Administration. Our students benefit from small classes, English-language instruction with accompanying German courses, and intensive learning experiences. The focus is on mastering real-world professional challenges, enabling students to apply their knowledge immediately and preparing them optimally for the global job market. We combine international teaching standards with the unique opportunities that Hainan offers. BiUH is located in the Yangpu Economic Zone in Danzhou, a historic coastal city with direct high-speed rail connections to Haikou and Sanya. We invite passionate educators and researchers at all career stages, from early-career lecturers to established professors, to join our team. Both full-time and part-time positions are available for those committed to application-oriented education. Job Responsibilities Teach and assess at least 3 courses in the following core subjects: Programming 1 (Python) Programming 2 (OOP with Python) C++ Programming Fundamentals of AI Develop course materials and curricula aligned with international standards and industry needs Supervise student projects and internships in programming and software development Engage in applied research and publish in peer-reviewed journals, Collaborate with industry partners for consulting projects and practical student training Job Qualifications Master's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related field Proven programming expertise in multiple languages including: Python (essential for introductory programming courses) C++ (for advanced programming and system-level development) Strong foundation in object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns Experience with AI/Machine Learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) preferred Industry experience preferred Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment English is required (B2 or above); German is desirable Expected Onboarding Time Spring Semester 2026 (March 2026) Salary and Benefits Competitive Salary in the Market (13th Month Salary) Allowance: Travel Allowance / Phone Allowance / High Temperature Allowance, Etc. 5 Types of Social Insurance and 1 Housing Provident Fund Commercial insurance Transitional Apartments Arrangement Working environment that is open to the world and strongly oriented towards sustainability, diversity and internationality How to apply Please prepare the following documents: Current English CV (including full publication list) Cover Letter (addressed to the Principal) 2 Reference Letters Teaching Qualification Documents, Qualifications (if available) Documents certifying the professor's (if available) Academic Degree Certificates Please import all files into one PDF Please name the PDF as "Position - Your Name" Please send all files to recruitment@hainan-biuh.edu.cn