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The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 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 PraeDoc in the research area of Political and Social Philosophy 46 Faculty of Philosophy and Education Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Reference no.: 5916 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your workplace: As a doctoral researcher, you will become part of Prof. Hans Bernhard Schmid's research team. The team conducts research in social and political philosophy. Current special research interest of the team are on social ontology, philosophy of social action, philosophy of the social sciences,  and the history of social thought. Further information can be found here: https://homepage.univie.ac.at/hans.bernhard.schmid/ Your duties will include active participation in research, teaching, and administration. The main focus of the position is on the completion of a dissertation thesis on a topic that falls within the range of the research group. The duration of the contract at the time of employment is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not submit a declaration of non-extension within the first 12 months. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching, and administration at the Department of Philosophy and in Prof. Hans Bernhard Schmid’s research team.  This involves the following: You work on your dissertation and its completion. You are involved in research projects, conferences, research organization tasks and teaching. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12 to 18 months. You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You supervise students in your area(s) of competence and you help with conducting examinations. You contribute to the organization and content of conferences, publications, and academic projects. You take on administrative tasks in research and teaching as well as in the department. Your profile: Required: Completed Master's degree (or equivalent) in Philosophy High level of written and oral communication skills Good command of written and spoken English Knowledge of German or willingness to acquire German language skills within 3 years that are sufficient for teaching in BA programs and for participation in university committees IT skills, especially in the area of word processing, PowerPoint, study administration programs and e-learning programs Organizational and teamwork skills Desirable: Experience in academic work and research organization Teaching experience and experience with e-learning Knowledge of university procedures and structures What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: We offer you ongoing opportunities to expand and deepen your skills. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis, 40h) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! In order to apply, please submit the following: Your academic CV  and a letter of motivation (max. 3 pages) A list of your publications and proof of teaching experience (if available) A short summary of a dissertation project (1000 words, including outline and preliminary bibliography with the most important sources for the dissertation project) Writing sample(s) (max. 25 pages) Certificate and transcripts for completed master's degree (or equivalent) Contact details of at least two potential referees who can provide letters of recommendation on request (these will be requested for shortlisted candidates only) Application is via our job portal / Apply now – button If you have any questions, please contact: Hans Bernhard Schmid office-hbs.philosophie@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, 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: 08/15/2026 Prae Doc

Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS Assistant Professor in Optimization and Operations Research / Statistics and Data Science/ Financial Mathematics / Engineering and Computational Mathematics / Mathematical Science / Actuarial Science (Ref. 260713005) The Department of Applied Mathematics (AMA) is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences. Apart from making a significant contribution to most of other academic programmes of the University by providing service teaching, the Department also offers master programmes in Applied Mathematics for Science and Technology, Operational Research and Risk Analysis and Quantitative Finance and FinTech. Starting from 2025/26 academic year, the Department offers a new Bachelor Scheme in Applied Mathematics and Finance Analytics and Fast-track Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programmes and will launch a new master programme, MSc in Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence Technology in 2026/27. Members of the Department have expertise in applied optimization and optimal control, engineering computation, operational research, management science and applied statistics, FinTech, data science and machine learning. There are currently 56 academic staff and about 154 research personnel in the Department. Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ama for more information about the Department. Duties The appointee will be required to: (a)    teach and contribute to curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b)    supervise MPhil and PhD students; (c)    engage in scholarly research, consultancy and other scholarly activities leading to publications in top-tier refereed journals and award of research grants;  (d)    undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and (e)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department or his delegates. Qualifications Applicants should: (a)    have a PhD degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Financial Mathematics / Operations Research / Computational Mathematics / Applied Mathematics or a closely related field with experience in Data Science and Analytics; (b)    have expertise in applied statistics, operation research or mathematics; (c)    have an established track record in research and scholarship, including refereed publications and external grant applications; (d)    have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching; and (e)    be highly proficient in written and spoken English. Conditions of Service A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf. Application Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 10 August 2026 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.

Classification: Academic Level A/B Salary package: $91,549 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full Time, Continuing (contingent funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 29 June 2028. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_Academic AB_Postdoctoral_Research Fellow.pdf The Position The Postdoctoral Researcher (Level A) or Research Fellow (Level B) will undertake independent research in the area of nuclear reactions, particularly heavy-ion fusion and few- and multi-nucleon transfer, including assisting in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students. They will publish original and innovative results in refereed journals, present research at national and international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at a national and international level. They will collaborate with senior staff to actively seek and secure external funding, and prepare and submit research proposals to external funding bodies as appropriate, and contribute to teaching activities of the Research School of Physics. The Person The ideal candidate will hold a PhD (or be near completion) in physics or a related field, with demonstrated research expertise in experimental nuclear physics. They will have a strong record of publications, ideally in nuclear reactions research, and experience in laboratory experimentation and multiparameter data analysis. The candidate will be capable of developing innovative research ideas, contributing to collaborative projects, and supporting funding applications. The School/Department The Research School of Physics is a leading centre of physics research and education in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing physics issues, including in Nuclear Physics and Accelerator Applications. The Department operates the Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility, the premier laboratory in Australia for accelerator-based research in nuclear physics. The College/Division The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses research across Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities. For further information please contact, Mahananda Dasgupta, Professor of Physics T: +61 2 6125 2081, E: Mahananda.dasgupta@anu.edu.au. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)