Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Goldsmiths, University of London, stands as a world-leading centre for radical creativity, progressive scholarship, and interdisciplinary innovation. For over a century, we have been at the forefront of cultural and intellectual change, producing nearly a quarter of all Turner Prize winners and graduates who shape creative industries and social progress globally. Rooted in our founding mission to serve "the industrial, working and poorer classes," we remain deeply committed to social justice and progressive education. Our 7,500 students on our vibrant South-East London campus experience education where interdisciplinarity is the norm and critical thinking flourishes at the intersection of creativity, technology, and social critique. Ranked top in the UK for students' academic progression and top three for Art and Design, with nearly 80% of our research rated internationally excellent or world-leading, Goldsmiths holds a proud reputation across the sector. As we celebrate 120 years as a university and navigate a critical period of transformation, we seek a Vice-Chancellor who will champion our distinctive identity and ensure Goldsmiths continues to be an essential force for creativity and positive change. We seek an exceptional leader who can provide highly visible, inspirational leadership while championing Goldsmiths' distinctive identity as a crucible for radical creativity and progressive scholarship. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of and commitment to the higher education sector, with strong financial acumen and a proven ability to lead sustainable transformational change. You will be an outstanding communicator with the vision to advance Goldsmiths' global reputation, the strategic capability to ensure financial sustainability and diversify income streams, and a creative approach to leveraging Goldsmiths’ unique reputation externally. Essential to success will be a profound commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, alongside the emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity to lead a community that values radical inquiry and social purpose. Above all, we seek a leader who will embrace what makes Goldsmiths special, who will work in genuine partnership with our community to navigate change while preserving what makes Goldsmiths distinctive and essential. We are a member of the Disability Confident scheme and actively encourage applications from disabled people for positions at Goldsmiths. For details of the appointment, including further information about the job description, person specification, and how to apply, please visit https://PLusPortal.PerrettLaver.com quoting reference 8111. For informal inquiries, please contact Principal Research Associate, Eljoh Balajadia on eljoh.balajadia@perrettlaver.com or +44 (0) 203 928 7375. The deadline for applications is 11:59pm (GMT) on Sunday 29th March 2026. Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver, and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website https://perrettlaver.com/privacy-policy.

Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU), located in Wenzhou, China, one of three Sino-American universities along with NYU Shanghai and Duke Kunshan University, is approved by the Ministry of Education of China. Launched in 2012, WKU offers a unique model of higher education in partnership with Kean University, a comprehensive, public university in the state of New Jersey that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. WKU sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and currently enrolls about 5,200 undergraduate and graduate students, and it is now in the midst of a rapid growth that will bring enrollment to 7,000 students within the next three years. All instruction is in English, and all curriculum is provided by Kean University. In addition to its current 18 undergraduate programs, WKU has been approved by the Ministry of Education for offering 8 Master’s and 3 doctorate programs. WKU highly values research-powered teaching and learning, and the average number of faculty publications and the Field-weighted Citation Impact are among the best of leading Chinese academic institutions. Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced developed cities on China’s East Coast, located one hour by plane and three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai. About the Job: The College of Science, Mathematics and Technology is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the biology department at WKU. All faculty positions are full-time assignments, effective for the start of the 2026 Fall semester (August 16). These positions are full-time assignments appointed on a 3-year contract at the first instance and are renewable upon successful reappointment review. Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor is a full-time, 10-month employee who teaches 24 credits per academic year. Tenure-track faculty normally teach 2 different courses with each section consisting typically of 22-28 students. Faculty is required to conduct research, provide high quality teaching and provide service to the university and/or professional community. Six credits of teaching release time will be provided to new faculty each year for the first three consecutive years of the appointment to support external research grant development and other significant research endeavors. Thereafter, release time may be available by application on competitive basis. The university will provide start-up grants (up to 300,000 RMB) supporting their research programs. After joining WKU, faculty will apply to external grants at the municipal, provincial, and national levels. Faculty members successfully obtaining eligible external grants will be afforded release time ranging from 3-12 credits per year. Bioinformatics expertise and/or experience in the biomedical field is desirable in support of the two platforms: Zhejiang Province Bioinformatics International Science and Technology Collaboration Center and the Key Lab of Applied Biomedical Informatics of Wenzhou City, which is hosted and housed at WKU. Teaching assignments and related responsibilities may include day, evening, and weekend, depending on institutional needs. Interest or experience in using advanced instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is highly desirable. All faculty may be required to teach General Education courses as needed. Opportunities are also available to teach interdisciplinary support courses. Qualifications: A doctorate degree in Biology or closely related fields is required. English fluency is required. Candidates should be able to teach upper-level courses related to TWO specific fields: 1) Cancer Biology, or 2) Stem Cell Biology, in addition to General Biology courses. For tenure-track Assistant Professor, applications from early career researchers with PhD degree in biology or closely related disciplines obtained within the past 10 years from reputable universities including Carnegie R1 institutions or equivalent research institutions renowned for their academic excellence in these fields, are encouraged. Tenure-track candidates should possess a strong track record for publication and be ready to lead their research groups independently. Tenure track candidates are expected to plan and conduct research and develop extramurally funded research programs involving students, which is essential for tenure and promotion. Tenure track candidates are also expected to publish peer-reviewed journal articles in impactful journals in Biology or closely related fields. In addition to teaching and student-engaging research duties, candidates are also expected to contribute to the growth of the programs, including but not limited to curriculum development, program assessment, student recruitment/advisement, senior project supervision, internship opportunities, research experiences for undergraduates (REU), etc. Application Information: Applicants are REQUIRED to apply online. To receive full consideration by the search committee, candidates need to submit the following documents via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/182370). Please clearly indicate in your COVER LETTER the specific field (Cancer Biology or Stem Cell Biology) for which you are applying. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit through Interfolio a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research goals, unofficial transcripts, three most recent peer-reviewed academic publications, and contact information of three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that your immediate supervisor may be contacted for the purpose of conducting a reference check. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment. Faculty Position at WKU offers: $70,000-$78,000 for Assistant Professors. Salary of extraordinary candidates shall be determined on a case-by-case basis The University will provide start-up grants to support tenure-track faculty to start their research programs A well-rounded healthcare coverage, housing options and subsidy up to $3,000, home traveling up to $6,000 (2 international round-trip airfares), a reimbursement to cover relocation expenses up to $1,000 and shuttle bus to campus for work.  The university provides financial assistance for academic travel. WKU tuition waiver up to 50% for spouse/dependent children of faculty for undergraduate programs The opportunity to teach high-quality students. About 60% of graduates who pursued graduate study have been admitted to graduate schools at the World’s Top 50 Universities, and more than 80% of graduates who pursued graduate study at the World’s Top 100 Universities. Background Screening: Wenzhou-Kean University conducts background screenings on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.

Ref.: 534665 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biological Sciences (26000) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science (Ref.: 534665) Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science (Ref.: 534665), to commence as soon as possible for one to two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Requirements Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, or a related discipline. Proficiency in English, along with strong collaborative communication skills, is essential. The applicant should have high motivation and a strong interest in cryo-EM methodology development, nanomaterials, and structural analysis of biological samples. The appointee will conduct basic science and translational research focused on integrating nanomaterials with cryo-EM for advanced structural analysis and methodology development. A track record of publishing in top international journals is highly desirable. What We Offer A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V., and provide 2-3 referees' names and contact details. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until Sept 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. For further information, please contact Dr. Nan Liu (nanliu@hku.hk) The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency