Henan University

The Role You will be working as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in the. This collaborative project, funded by the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account, will be conducted at Durham Chemistry and Chiesi Farmaceutici in Parma. You will prepare and test new phosphine ligands that could enable nickel, a cheap and abundant metal, to replace toxic, expensive and scarce palladium catalysts in cross-coupling reactions (Chemistry Nobel prize 2010) and in related C-C and C-heteroatom bond-forming transformations. Such reactions are among the top 5 transformations performed in pharma, as they stitch together key fragments towards the synthesis of drug candidates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). During the initial five months in the Franchino Lab (Durham, UK), you will make and characterise new phosphines and their nickel complexes, using Schlenk techniques, the glovebox, NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, single-crystal X-ray diffraction and other techniques that might be deemed suitable. You will then test the new ligands in Ni-catalysed C-C and C-X bond-forming reactions, employing a variety of coupling partners and taking advantage of our high-throughput experimentation facility as appropriate (96-well reaction plates, tumble stirrer/heat block, multichannel pipettes and centrifuge hosted in a glovebox). During the next 3 months in Chiesi (Parma, Italy), you will test our new ligands, as well as ligand libraries available at Chiesi and/or commercial ones, in Ni-catalysed reactions of interest to the company to prepare for instance medicinal chemistry libraries and drug candidates. Key responsibilities To conduct a research project under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI, Dr Allegra Franchino) and her collaborator (Dr Paolo Ronchi, Chiesi), working productively both on your own and in collaboration with others, as appropriate. To plan and manage your research activity effectively and safely, with minimal input from the PI, share research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the ideation and planning of research projects. To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the PI and offering creative or innovative solutions. To work with the PI and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and ideas, and extend the research portfolio. To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature through written presentations and oral discussions. To prepare and deliver presentations on research activities to both academic and non-academic audiences. To prepare high-quality outputs, including weekly and termly research reports for the PI, and drafts of papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals as appropriate. To actively participate to problem sessions, group meetings, training, induction events, workshops and other meetings as required, both at Durham and at Chiesi. To liaise with departmental and university support units as appropriate for the progression of the project, follow all rules and guidelines in place in the group, the Department, the University and the company, including the NDA and collaboration agreement related to this project, making all necessary internal and external contacts to develop this project successfully. To engage in continuing professional development attending relevant training and development courses. To contribute to fostering a collegial, supportive and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an University assistant predoctoral 53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy Startdate: 01.04.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 31.03.2030  Reference no.: 5196 The Department of Geography and Regional Research is part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy. It is the largest and oldest Geography department in Austria. The department offers scientific degrees in the bachelor program, in three master programs, in the teacher education program (Bachelor and Master), and in two doctoral programs. Details on the department can be access on http://geographie.univie.ac.at/en/home/. Your personal sphere of influence: The position is assigned to the working group Physical Geography, which has a sound reputation in the research domains of landslides, “human impact” on geosystems and spatial modeling of geomorphic processes as well as in the applied research in the thematic areas global environmental change, natural hazards and –risks, vulnerability, multi-hazard risk and early warning systems. The position is embedded at the interface of natural hazards, risk assessment, vulnerability, multi-hazards and risks, early warning systems and disaster management with a focus on work with big data and spatial planning. You will be part of the Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (https://visess.univie.ac.at) Areas of work: The employment aims to deepen and extend the professional and scientific education targeting a doctoral degree. Your areas of work include: Writing a dissertation / we expect from the successful candidate the dissertation agreement within 12-18 months Contribution to scientific studies Involvement in international co-operations Support by allocation of third-party funded projects Independent teaching based on the collective bargaining agreement Support in Bachelor’s and Master’s student supervision and examination activities Participation in evaluation activities and in quality assurance Integration into the research group and participation in administrative duties Profile: Graduate degree in Geography (major in Physical Geography, Natural Hazards and Risk Analysis, Process Geomorphology or equivalent) or Applied Geology, Engineering Geology, Cartography and Geoinformation or Remote Sensing/ Earth Observation. Interest in Natural Hazards and Risk, spatial analysis and landslide modeling Interest in the systematic investigation of real and potential consequences of landslides on societal systems in the sense of consequence analyses Interest in spatio-temporal scenario analysis of natural hazards and risks in relation to climate change Strongest interest in remote sensing/ Earth observation applications for data acquisition, data processing, data analysis, and advanced visualization of results GIS qualifications are of major advances Skills in project management Very good pedagogic teaching skills Knowledge in e-learning is beneficial Excellent knowledge in English in word and writing Knowledge in German in word and writing High command of written and oral language Ability to work in teams Knowledge in programming language/s, ArcGIS for Desktop and Server, Literature database, Adobe products Experience with slope stability programs  What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work from home (within Austria / upon agreement).  Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team with outstanding research infrastructure in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Fair salary: A basic gross salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a 40h/week basis; amount as of 01/01/2026) per month, 14 times a year. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional personality to the team! The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. Your application should include the following documents: Curriculum Vitae Motivation letters for research (in English, max.1 page) and teaching (in German, max. 1 page) List of Publications, proof of teaching experiences (if applicable) Diplomas Academic Transcripts If you have any questions, please contact: Thomas Glade thomas.glade@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 02/24/2026 Prae Doc

Salary: £35,608 - £37,694 per annum 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: Higher Education Job reference: REQ000493 Attachments: attachmentEmployability Tutor HE - JDPS - Feb 26.pdf Hired provides careers, employability and placement services to our students. We currently have a vacancy for an Employability Tutor supporting both placement provision for established and new HE courses and building employability and career management skills to deliver positive graduate outcomes. You will need to develop strong links with UCB Schools and Departments regarding the service, as well as engage directly with employers to source and develop partnership and placement opportunities. The successful candidate will have knowledge of supporting students, either into placements/work experience, or have recent industry experience relevant to early years education or the health and social care sector. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, the ability to work with a diverse range of clients, and proficiency in administration and the use of IT. To be successful in this application, you will possess a minimum level 3 qualification. Flexibility and a willingness to conduct placement visits off-site as required are essential. 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.