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Role type: Full-time; Fixed term for 36 months Faculty: Science School: Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences Salary: Level A - $87,266 - $118,416 (PhD Enty Level - $110,319) p.a. plus 17% super Contribute to sustainable agriculture in Lao PDR Develop expertise in soil nitrogen fertiliser and nutrient management Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity Appointed Level A, as a Research Fellow in Nutrient Management for Sustainable Development, you'll play a crucial role in an ACIAR-funded project aimed at developing sustainable agricultural nitrogen management strategies in Lao rice-based farming systems. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking studies in Australia and Lao PDR, developing your expertise in life cycle assessment, soil science, and big data analytics. This role offers you the chance to directly impact global food security and environmental sustainability while working in a multidisciplinary team environment. Your responsibilities will include: Conduct Comprehensive Research: Implement literature searches, data mining, and analysis to build databases on nitrogen use and losses in agricultural systems. Develop Sustainable Frameworks: Establish green/sustainable indices for global agricultural products along production, consumption, and marketing value chains. Contribute to International Projects: Participate in research efforts to improve fertiliser use and crop management practices in Lao PDR. Collaborate and Communicate: Work with multidisciplinary teams, engage with stakeholders, and disseminate research findings through publications and conferences. You may be a great fit if: You are a dedicated researcher with a PhD in Resource Economics or a related field, possessing strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, international research environment. You may also: Have a PhD in Resource Economics or a related discipline. Possess experience in life cycle assessment, soil science, and big data analytics. Demonstrate strong research and publication skills in relevant areas. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English. Show the ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, multidisciplinary team. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team - The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES) has a vision of flourishing environments and communities. The School brings together diverse discipline strengths to lead the development of new interdisciplinary thinking and high-impact solutions for global challenges relating to climate change, food security, healthy food systems, biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, invasive species, and environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural practices. Our expertise spans biophysical, social and technical sciences, and we support a large cohort of PhD students across these domains. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page. Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with "Korin-Korin" our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support. Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost. Join Us and unlock your career potential If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs. For recruitment queries, email Oliver Bukasa at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description. Applications close: 27 March 2026 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-001600 Research Fellow - Managing Nutrient for Sustainable Development (Open).pdf JR-001600 Research Fellow - Managing Nutrient for Sustainable Development.docx

Entity: Chair of Transitions, Institute of Advanced Studies   About UM6P: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing. More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model. About Entity (Hiring entity): The Chair of Transitions at the Institute of Advanced Studies develops interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research on the major transformations reshaping contemporary societies, with particular attention to the ways social, technological, and epistemic shifts reconfigure identities, institutions, and forms of knowledge production. It supports experimental research infrastructures that respond to these transitions across disciplinary and methodological boundaries. Within this framework, the Chair hosts the “Kamara Portal: A Digital Philology of the Greater Western Sahel,” a research infrastructure project centered on the works of Shaykh Musa Kamara (1864–1945), a major Muslim intellectual of West Africa. The project examines Islamic intellectual production in the Greater Western Sahel as a site of religious, spatial, and epistemological transition, while simultaneously developing digital humanities methods that renew and recalibrate philological practice in light of contemporary technological and epistemic transformations. In doing so, it contributes to the Chair’s broader engagement with digital transformation, epistemic change, and the reconfiguration of intellectual heritage in and beyond Africa, while aligning with ongoing initiatives related to digital infrastructures, experimental publication platforms, and new research methodologies. Description of the position: The postdoctoral fellow will join the Kamara Portal at a formative stage, contributing to the development of a manuscript-based digital research platform. Kamara’s corpus circulates in multiple manuscript and print forms, raising questions concerning textuality, authorship, historical reasoning, and geographic imagination. The postdoctoral fellow’s primary responsibility is to contribute to the development of a pilot multilingual digital edition and commentary interface for Kamara’s major historical work. This research combines close philological interpretation with collaborative digital inquiry and sustained attention to the spatial and intellectual frameworks embedded in Sahelian historical writing. The fellow will conduct sustained comparative analysis across manuscript versions; work with Arabic texts and aligned French and English commentary; and collaborate in shaping the structure and scholarly norms of the digital research environment. Participation in regular research meetings and contribution to project publications are integral to the role. By the end of Year 1, the fellow will have supported the implementation of the pilot multilingual edition that anchors the project’s next phase. Advanced technical expertise is not required at the outset; rather, the fellow should demonstrate a willingness to learn new tools and to think critically about how computational methods and philological inquiry inform one another. In addition to their primary research responsibilities, the fellow will join a broader intellectual environment within the Chair of Transitions that engages questions of African humanities, methodological innovation, and the changing conditions of knowledge production. Education     A Ph.D. in Islamic Studies, Area Studies, African History, Religious Studies, Intellectual History, Comparative Literature, or a closely related field. Requirement Reading proficiency in Arabic Reading proficiency in French Demonstrated strength in close textual and historical analysis Interest in or openness to digital humanities methods and collaborative research practices Ability to work across manuscript materials and multiple textual witnesses Commitment to sustained, research-driven scholarship within an interdisciplinary environment The following are considered assets: Specialization in Islam in West Africa Experience with manuscript studies or textual criticism Familiarity with Pulaar or other Sahelian languages Exposure to digital text analysis, encoding, or corpus comparison tools

Job Title: ARC_AIR - Postdoctoral Researcher in Renewable Energy Systems, Water Harvesting Technologies, Condensation and Sorption Processes Number of positions: 2 About UM6P: Located in the heart of the future Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a world-class higher education institution established to serve Morocco and the African continent. With a strong focus on research and innovation to support education and sustainable development, UM6P boasts a state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure. It has built a robust academic and research network and is committed to recruiting high-quality academics and professionals to contribute to its dynamic, quality-driven research environment. Job Description The Energy4Water (E4W) at UM6P is seeking applications for two Postdoctoral Researcher positions to support its growing research portfolio in renewable energy-driven water production and condensation-based system optimization. The positions are designed for early-career scientists with a strong background in thermal sciences, energy systems, or water technologies, and a demonstrated ability to operate in research environments oriented toward sustainability and impact. The selected researchers will contribute to both experimental and modeling activities involving sorption and condensation technologies, solar thermal integration, and system optimization. Responsibilities will include laboratory investigations, prototyping, field testing, and performance analysis of water harvesting systems across various climatic contexts. In line with E4W’s mission, the postdoctoral researchers will engage with academic, industrial, and institutional partners to translate research into real-world applications that advance water access, environmental resilience, and green innovation. Key Duties The successful candidate will carry out duties to the highest standard and will: Undertake original research of international excellence in the domain of renewable energy-powered water harvesting systems. Design and model advanced systems based on condensation, sorption, or hybrid thermal processes using solar and alternative energy sources. Conduct laboratory investigations and field trials to assess the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of water harvesting technologies across different environmental conditions.  Analyze material-system interactions, particularly the performance of adsorbents, thermal interfaces, and condensation surfaces under varied operating scenarios. Develop and refine performance simulation models and predictive tools to support system optimization and deployment strategies. Prepare high-quality scientific publications and contribute to the dissemination of research outcomes through leading journals, national/international conferences, and technical forums. Develop research objectives and technical proposals independently and collaboratively, aligned with the strategic priorities of the E4W initiative. Engage actively with the E4W project team, ensuring timely and accurate communication of experimental progress, results, and potential implementation challenges. Identify opportunities for structural and methodological improvement across research workflows through integrated project management and quality control practices. Foster collaborative linkages with other programmatic areas, core scientific teams, and external partners to strengthen conceptual frameworks and accelerate cross-disciplinary innovation. Contribute to capacity building by mentoring junior researchers, interns, and students within the project ecosystem. Support, where applicable, the development of funding proposals, grant applications, and stakeholder engagement materials to sustain and expand research activities. Candidate Profile: PhD in related fields Excellent communication in both English and French languages. Good publication record in peer-reviewed journals. The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. Excellent networking ability and organizational skills. Capacities in co-supervision and coordination of masters and PhD level students Proven ability of working with team members and PhD students to help build their research skills and knowledge and to support and guide their professional development. Creating links, and build upon existing ideas to generate novelty in concepts and solutions.