Illinois Wesleyan University
About Illinois Wesleyan University
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Illinois Wesleyan University was founded in 1850 and is sponsored by the United Methodist Church, which is how the university got its name.
Home to around 1,900 students, the university is located on an 85-acre suburban campus in Bloomington, Illinois, around 140 miles from Chicago and close to two of the best college towns in the United States.
The campus offers a range of accommodation options and a collection of top-quality facilities, including the 3,450-seat sports arena known as the Shirk Center, the award-winning Evelyn Chapel and the Ames Library, which has a collection of over 360,000 volumes.
This independent university offers more than 80 majors, minors and programs, all at undergraduate level. There are two main colleges – the College of Liberal Arts, which is comprised of 17 individual departments, and the College of Fine Arts, which includes the Ames School of Art, the School of Music and the School of Theatre Arts – as well as the School of Nursing, established in 1959.
Around half of Illinois Wesleyan University students study abroad for a portion of their course and the university maintains good international ties with institutions in more than 70 countries across the world.
Students can spend time studying at some internationally renowned universities, including Oxford University’s Pembroke College in the UK, Keio University in Japan and Morocco’s Al Akhawayn University.
The university participates in the NCAA Division III and has 22 varsity teams competing in a range of different sports. The teams, known as the Titans, have won 6 Division III National Championships since athletics programs began in 1970.
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Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au. Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant. How to apply: Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. Login to an existing account or reset your password View our FAQ section View Hints & Tips to help with your application Preview Application Form By choosing to continue, you agree to the privacy policy. Show Privacy Policy
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Intelligent Manufacturing and Systems Engineering - Associate Professor/ Professor/ Chair Professor
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China
City University Of Hong Kong (Donguan)
China
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Competitive
Posted
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Post-doctoral Fellow/Senior Research Assistant (Holding the Functional Title of Senior Psychology)
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
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Learning Technology Advisor
University of East London
United Kingdom, London
University of East London
United Kingdom, London
Location Docklands Campus Salary £46,471 to £51,606 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Sunday 21 June 2026 Interview Date Thursday 02 July 2026 Reference 1200-26-S University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. 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As the University continues to advance its Vision 2028 strategy and careers-first approach to education, CELT plays an important role in supporting the pedagogically grounded use of digital technologies, including technology enhanced active learning, digital collaboration tools and emerging technologies such as AI, AR and VR. About the Job We are seeking a talented and forward-thinking learning technology professional to join CELT as a Learning Technology Advisor. This is a central role providing professional support and guidance for learning technology across the University. Working closely with the Senior Learning Technology Advisor, you will support and facilitate learning technology activity aligned with institutional priorities in curriculum transformation, digital education and technology enhanced active learning. The role is the first point of contact with academics with operational guidance and contributing to technology projects and initiatives. You will act as an important link between CELT, Schools and IT Services, ensuring that learning technologies are implemented in ways that are pedagogically grounded, inclusive and sustainable. Key aspects of the role include: Delivering targeted training and front line assistance to academic and professional staff to support the integration of core TEL systems, staff development, guidance and resources relating to digital education and technology enhanced learning. Contributing to technology enhanced learning initiatives and projects that support curriculum innovation and digital education across the University. Providing advice on the pedagogically effective use of learning technologies including the virtual learning environment, Generative AI tools, collaboration tools and emerging technologies. Working closely with Schools, CELT colleagues and IT Services to support the implementation and development of learning technologies. Contribute to planning, evaluation and continuous improvement relating to digital education and learning technology. About You You will bring experience of designing, implementing and supporting technology enhanced learning within higher education or a comparable environment. You will have an understanding of how digital tools and platforms can support effective, inclusive and engaging approaches to teaching, learning and assessment. You will be confident working with academic colleagues, professional services teams and stakeholders, providing expert advice and helping to translate pedagogic needs into effective digital solutions. You will also have experience of working on projects or initiatives related to digital education and supporting colleagues to develop their digital teaching practice. As a member of the CELT team, you will demonstrate your knowledge and experience in using learning technology, including supporting collaborative ways of working across teams. You will ensure that learning technologies are implemented in ways that are pedagogically sound, accessible and aligned with institutional priorities. You will also demonstrate a commitment to inclusive and accessible education and to supporting innovation in teaching and learning within a diverse higher education environment. Benefits Package Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. This is a Grade F post with a salary range of £46,472- 51,607 (Inclusive of London Weighting). We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping. Equal Opportunities As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today! Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.
Salary
£46,471 to £51,606 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Post-doctoral Fellow in Drug Delivery, Nanomedicine & Advanced Therapeutics
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Ref.: 536520 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (21300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in Drug Delivery, Nanomedicine & Advanced Therapeutics at the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (several posts) (Ref.: 536520) We now invite applicants to join the Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics Lab of Drug Delivery, Nanomedicine & Advanced Therapeutics at the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine. We are looking to recruit a number of highly motivated postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, a lab technician and a research officer to join the international lab of Professor Khuloud Al-Jamal, a Chair of Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine. The aim of our lab is to use nanotechnology to better understand, diagnose and treat diseases with particular interests in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. We are a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary lab eager to create an impact on people’s lives taking research a step beyond the lab. Research projects we are looking to pursue are in the areas of extracellular vesicles & cell therapy, immunotherapy, nucleic acids therapeutics for brain cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Duties and Responsibilities: Design and develop small molecules, nucleic acids and peptide therapeutics. Design, prepare and characterize nanoparticles. Employ state-of-the-art techniques to assess the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles, ensuring their stability, drug release kinetics, encapsulation efficiency and electron microscopy imaging. Integrate innovative approaches to enhance the specificity and efficiency of advanced therapeutics, with a particular emphasis on addressing challenges related to tissue penetration and targeted delivery. Conduct cell culture studies using cell lines, primary cultures and/or patients' tissues for efficacy evaluation. Conduct in vivo studies, including administration of nanoparticles, monitoring fate, therapeutic response, and assessing the impact on disease progression. Develop relevant disease models to assess therapeutic efficacy of a specific treatment. Demonstrate understanding of the disease pathology for better design of advanced therapeutics. Coordinate with clinical collaborators to obtain ethical approvals and obtaining human tissue samples for subsequent studies. Engage in collaborative projects both internally and externally. Periodically report progress to PI, co-investigators, project collaborators, and project funder. Initiate and contribute to grant writing activities. Write study-specific procedures for analytical methods, protocols, and reports and provide training on processes and equipment. Supervise and co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students. Disseminate research findings through the preparation of research articles and presentations at international conferences. Foster an agile and friendly working environment within the research group. Requirements: Education and Expertise: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Data Science or related fields. Post-doctorate experience preferred. Proven track record in conducting high-quality biological or chemical research. Demonstrated history of writing reports and scientific articles based on research results. Research Skills: Strong background in various research areas including pre-clinical studies, image-guided delivery, nucleic acid therapeutics, targeting and therapeutic aptamers/peptides, immunotherapy, RNA biology, nose-to-brain delivery, blood brain barrier targeting, nanoparticle formulation, peptide therapeutics, T cells therapy, extracellular vesicles, cancer vaccines, brain cancer, motor neuron disease, protein corona, hydrogels, and gene therapy/editing. Hands-on experience in advanced cell culture techniques and in vivo models. Proficiency in various cell and molecular biology experimentation techniques like PCR, gels, Western blotting, Immunohistochemistry, ELISA and flow cytometry, immune profiling. Experience in bioconjugations. Desirable Skills: Highly desirable skills include various in-vivo tracking modalities and imaging techniques for monitoring drug delivery dynamics. Additional advantageous skills involve working with patient tissue handling and culturing, surgical implantation of brain cancer, cryo-electron microscopy, transcriptome, proteome, single cell sequencing and bioinformatics, iPSC derived cells, tissue organoids and/or tissue slices, analytical techniques e.g. LC-MS, liquid scintillation, HPLC, MS, NMR. Administrative and Collaborative Skills: Ability to manage a research programme financially and administratively under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving skills, collaborate within a team, and supervise students. High attention to detail in experimental design and execution with a willingness to adapt to new procedures and undergo further training as necessary. Language and Technical Competence: Excellent command of written and spoken English. Capable of writing grants and contributing to additional funding acquisition. Proficient in IT skills for efficient data management and communication within the research programme. What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal up to 3 years subjected to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref: 534149) need not re-apply. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2026, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
5 Jun 2026