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Illinois Institute of Technology

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301–350th in World University Rankings 2026
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The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) was founded after the minister Frank Wakely Gunsaulus gave a sermon saying if he had $1 million he would use it to found a Chicago school where students from all backgrounds, not just the wealthy, would be able to receive an education that would make them useful contributing members of society.

Gunsaulus sermon inspired Philip Danforth Armour, Sr. an industrialist who had made a fortune in the meatpacking industry selling food to the US army. Armour donated $1 million and the Armour Institute was established. IIT was founded in 1940 when the Armour Institute merged with the Lewis Institute. The liberal arts programs on offer at the Lewis Institute complemented the engineering and science-based teaching available at Armour.

Today IIT is a private research university, focused on technology, which caters to around 8,000 students studying a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering, science, architecture, business, design, human sciences, applied technology, and law. The university is also highly international with a large proportion graduate students coming from abroad and many undergraduates classified as international.

IIT has five separate campuses in the Chicago area, the main one is Mies Campus, which covers 120 acres, and has been named a National Historic Landmark due to its beautiful design and architecture. Mies is also home to residential halls, fraternity and sorority houses and student sports and leisure facilities. The Downtown Campus building houses the colleges of law and business. 

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Student gender ratio
38 F : 62 M (1)
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International student percentage
45% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
13.6 (1)
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Student total
6734 (1)

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong


Ref.: 536765 Work type: Fractional / Part-time Department: Faculty of Education (10000) Categories: Teaching Staff Half-time Assistant Lecturer in Speech-Language Pathology in the Faculty of Education We now invite applications for appointment as Half-time Assistant Lecturer in Speech-Language Pathology in the Faculty of Education. Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and teaching of students in the Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programme. He/She will also be involved in the administration and knowledge exchange activities of the programme. Essential Requirements Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above, a recognized professional qualification in Speech Therapy, and at least 5 years’ post-qualification clinical experience as a speech therapist. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese) as well as good communication and interpersonal skills.  Desirable Attributes Preference will be given to those who have strong experience working in pediatric/adult speech, language, and communication disorders with experience and interest in clinical education; and work or clinical supervision experience in hospital settings and/or non-local clinical settings. What We Offer The appointment will be made on temporary contract for 1 year, to commence on September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of renewal. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with 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 a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V. with the contact information of three referees. More information about the Faculty and the programme can be found at https://web.edu.hku.hk/ and https://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/bsslp_6157. For further details, please contact Professor Estella Ma, Clinical Education Director in the Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development (email: estella.ma@hku.hk or tel.: 3917 7625). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 2, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

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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


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Competitive

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Masaryk University

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Masaryk University

Czech Republic, Brno


Department: Plant Sciences Core Facility – Central European Institute of Technology Deadline: 31 Jul 2026 Start date: 1.9.2026 Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research PhD position - Plant regeneration and development Central European Institute of Technology, Masaryk University (CEITEC MU) Brno, Czechia | www.ceitec.eu Position: This position is open for a PhD candidate (starting or ongoing) under the supervision of Mgr. Markéta Pernisová, Ph.D., as part of the TowArds Next GENeration Crops (TANGENC) project, which focuses on novel breeding techniques for crop improvement. The research will primarily investigate the hormonal regulation of plant in vitro regeneration and shoot development. Additionally, the researcher will participate in the development of molecular tools and protocols for genome editing, transformation, and plant regeneration. Developing and improving plant genetic engineering resources - such as transgenics and genome editing - requires the collaborative efforts of multiple groups with complementary expertise. Our team members have extensive experience managing research projects and teams, maintaining international collaborations, and publishing in high-impact scientific journals. Requirements: Enrolled in a Ph.D. program at the time of starting the position Expertise in plant molecular biology Experience in in vitro plant regeneration or bioinformatics is an advantage Good oral and written communication skills in English Proven practical laboratory experience Independence, accountability, and reliability We offer: Supportive and international working environment Young, enthusiastic, and progressive scientific team An attractive salary and benefits (six weeks of paid holiday, financial meal contribution, multisport card, special employee bank products, kindergarten/pension scheme) State-of-the-art instrumentation and Core Facilities Institutional support: further education and professional development, Welcome Office, Grant Office service, CEITEC events, Postdoc Committee Association Additional information: Start date: can be from September 1st, 2026 Job type: part-time working contract (min. 0.5 FTE) + study stipend; guaranteed study income for 4 years Duration: end of the Tangenc project June 30th, 2028 (with a possibility of further extension) Application deadline: July 31st, 2026 Applications, including a CV, a brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references, should be sent directly to marketa.pernisova@ceitec.muni.cz. Selected candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. Please note that if you have not been contacted within four weeks, we have proceeded with candidates who more closely meet our current criteria. Thank you for your understanding. CEITEC MU is a proud holder of the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award. We were the first research institution in the Czechia to secure one of the top places in the Company of the Year: Equal Opportunities 2020 competition.

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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown

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The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown


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$152,045 - $160,430 + 17% superannuation

Posted

7 Jul 2026

Health Care Assistant

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

United Kingdom, Liverpool

institution

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

United Kingdom, Liverpool


(0.6fte) Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. We are now seeking a part time Health Care Assistant to join a small team within the Occupational Health Unit. You will assist in the provision of an efficient and customer focused Occupational Health service for staff and students by providing administrative support/nonclinical duties/clinical duties, as designated by the Registered Nurses. Supervision may be direct/indirect. You will have a Level 2 HCA Certificate in Healthcare Support Services with relevant experience in a public facing customer environment or reception. Competent in use of IT, general office equipment, and good working knowledge of Microsoft software applications is essential. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about working at LJMU here. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

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£24,685 - £26,093 pro rata per annum

Posted

8 Jul 2026

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