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Dating back to 1636, Harvard University is the oldest university in the US and is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the world.

It was named after its first benefactor, John Harvard, who left his library and half his estate to the institution when he died in 1638.

The private Ivy League institution has connections to more than 45 Nobel laureates, over 30 heads of state and 48 Pulitzer prizewinners. It has more than 323,000 living alumni, including over 271,000 in the US and nearly 52,000 in 201 other countries. Thirteen US presidents have honorary degrees from the institution; the most recent of these was awarded to John F. Kennedy in 1956.

Faculty members who have been awarded a Nobel prize in recent years include chemist Martin Karplus and economist Alvin Roth, while notable alumni who were given the honour include former US vice-president Al Gore, who won the Peace Prize in 2007, and poet Seamus Heaney, who was a professor at Harvard from 1981 to 1997.

Situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard’s 5,000-acre campus houses 12 degree-granting schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, two theatres and five museums. It is also home to the largest academic library in the world, with 20.4 million volumes, 180,000 serial titles, an estimated 400 million manuscript items, 10 million photographs, 124 million archived web pages and 5.4 terabytes of born-digital archives and manuscripts.

There are more than 400 student organisations on campus, and Harvard’s medical school is connected to 10 hospitals.

The university receives one of the largest financial endowments of any higher education institution in the world; it created $1.5 billion in the fiscal year ended June 2013 – more than a third of Harvard’s total operating revenue in that year.

Harvard’s official colour is crimson, following a vote in 1910, after two student rowers provided crimson scarves to their teammates so that spectators could differentiate the university’s team during a regatta in 1858.

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Student gender ratio
53 F : 47 M (1)
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International student percentage
27% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
10.1 (1)
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Student total
22680 (1)

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Australia, Bedford Park


Position Details Fixed Term until April 2027 | Full-Time Higher Education Officer Level 9 I $130,786- $139,950 pa | 17% Superannuation Location: Bedford Park, Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role Flinders University is seeking an experienced Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple research and support facilities within the College of Science and Engineering. This senior position will drive the development of the Collaborative Platforms framework to define and develop multiple specialised and technical support facilities. The Manager will oversee the facility operations and lead a diverse range of technical teams. They will drive innovation in service delivery and contribute to the strategic development of new facilities to meet emerging research and teaching needs. This senior position will ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and innovative services that support research impact, revenue growth, and user satisfaction. In this position, you will: Provide strategic leadership and operational management across core facilities, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high-quality service delivery. Lead, mentor, and develop technical teams, promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Drive innovation and facility development, including evaluating, acquiring, and commissioning new equipment and technologies. Manage budgets, performance reporting, and stakeholder engagement to support the College’s research and teaching objectives. About You: You are a senior professional with extensive experience managing research or teaching facilities, ideally within a university or research environment. You are a strategic thinker with a proven ability to develop and implement operational plans, lead teams, and deliver outstanding service. You will demonstrate: Proven leadership in facility management, team development, change management and stakeholder engagement. Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, cost recovery, and revenue generation. Knowledge of compliance, safety, and quality standards for scientific facilities (e.g., WHS, PC2, accreditation). Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. The ability to analyse data, produce quality reports and presentations, and review technical agreements and contracts. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. How to Apply and Information As well as a CV, you are required to submit a suitability statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description. For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to contact Clint Chapman. Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 01 Apr 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534740 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (20700) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Clinical Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534740), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-­year fixed­-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong, and a higher professional qualification of Specialty Fellowship of the relevant Hong Kong colleges under the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine or equivalent. Proven capacity and potential in conducting research in their respective field(s) would be an advantage. Direct communication with patients is required and the languages employed are English, Cantonese and Putonghua. They should demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical service and teaching, and will be expected to help advance the strengths of the Department’s teaching in the broad spectrum of medical and health sciences education. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 533262) need not re-apply. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., and contact information of 3 referees should be provided in the application form. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 19, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

institution

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534741 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (20700) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534741), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Hong Kong Medical Council, and postgraduate professional qualifications in clinical disciplines in relation to clinical microbiology and infectious diseases. They should demonstrate a strong commitment to and evidence of excellence in teaching and its development, preferably in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, to help advance the strengths of the Department’s teaching in the broad spectrum of medical and health sciences education. They should be able to conduct courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; supervise postgraduate research students; demonstrate the potential for conducting independent research by track record on research publications; and also demonstrate broad knowledge and clinical experience in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, preferably from laboratory to the bedside. The appointee will participate in, organize and develop undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes; conduct research; provide clinical services at the University’s teaching hospitals; and contribute to administrative duties in the Department and Faculty. Information about the Department can be obtained at https://hkumicro.hku.hk/. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 533263) need not re-apply. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., and contact information of 3 referees should be provided in the application form. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 19, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.  The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an innovation research project where you will be part of the research team to conduct applied research in the topic of Human-in-the-Loop AI perception system that leverages user concerns and identified driving scenarios to generate new and relevant driving scenes for enhancing the perception system performance for autonomous vehicles (AV). Key Responsibilities Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Undertake these responsibilities in the project: Conduct the research work in Human-in-the-Loop AI perception system for autonomous driving Work with the research team, collaborators and the industry partner to design the framework of the proposed solution Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment Job Requirement Have relevant competence in the areas of Deep Learning/Computer Vision. The experience in diffusion models is a plus. Have a PhD degree in computer science/engineering or related disciplines. Knowledge of autonomous vehicles or cyber security will be advantageous. Have strong research record, preferably on top-tier computer science/engineering conferences. Key Competencies Specialized in computer science, computer engineering, or relevant disciplines Enthusiasm in the Deep learning and AV related research Proficient in paper writing and presentation Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development Show strong initiative and take ownership of work

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UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO

University of Waikato, Hamilton

Vietnam

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University of Waikato, Hamilton

Vietnam


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Salary

Competitive

Posted

20 Mar 2026

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