Indian Institute for Human Settlements

Introduction From revolutionising rail infrastructure to gaining a deeper understanding of culture and creativity, research at the University of Southampton addresses a wide range of important societal challenges. We are seeking an experienced and organised individual to join us in a fixed-term research role. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will contribute to the development and delivery of research activities, including project coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and dissemination. You may also support teaching activities and the School’s internationalisation agenda. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality research, strengthen your academic profile, and further develop your experience and track record for the next stage of your career. About you We are seeking an experienced researcher with a strong track record in supporting and developing externally funded research projects. The successful candidate will have experience of contributing to research funding applications, including literature reviews, drafting proposal content, coordinating inputs from partners, and supporting bid development processes. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in network analysis and/or network ethnography, with a particular interest in digital governance, educational policy, or equitable practice. Knowledge of UK and European research and funding landscapes is essential, together with an understanding of the policy and research context in the UK and at least one European country. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and experience of working collaboratively across institutions and disciplines. Experience of stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and research dissemination is desirable. Knowledge of teacher education or professional learning would be advantageous. The post would suit an individual seeking to further develop their research profile while contributing to the preparation and delivery of high-quality, internationally focused research initiatives. What we can offer you a world-class research environment access to mentoring, career development and networking across the University and beyond As a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN charter, and holder of a silver award, we’re committed to improving equality.  We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.  As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. We will help you find a good work-life balance with flexible, or even part-time, working hours. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)*, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.  Application procedure  You should submit your completed application form online at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk The application deadline will be 23:59 on the closing date. If you need any assistance, please call Recruitment Team on +44 (0) 2380 592750 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk

The Faculty of Science invites applications for  DOCTORAL RESEARCHER in atmospheric sciences starting latest in January 2027 in a fixed term contract of 3 years. Background Weather forecasting helps us plan daily activities and prepare for extreme events. Today, most forecasts rely on powerful computer models that simulate the atmosphere using the laws of physics. These models are accurate but require enormous computing power. Artificial intelligence (AI) can predict the weather much faster and with less energy, but we still don’t fully understand how they make their predictions. The AI-Dream project will explore how AI “thinks” about weather by simplifying complex AI models and testing them under controlled conditions. By combining the speed of AI with the physical accuracy of traditional weather models, AI-Dream aims to create a new generation of forecasting tools that are faster, more efficient, and more trustworthy, helping scientists and society better anticipate weather events and the climate. The doctoral researcher will be working on the AI-Dream project. They will have to develop criteria and evaluation suites to test the “physical” accuracy of deep Machine Learning (ML) models. The doctoral researcher will also use state-of-the-art methods to make the ML models explainable, namely Deep Linear Probes and Latent Space Cartography. This work will be associated with large dataset management in a HPC environment. The doctoral researcher will work as part of the dynamic meteorology group at INAR, and be supervised by Dr. Clément Bouvier. The group covers a range of topics including atmospheric deep convection, extra-tropical cyclones, heat waves, ensemble prediction and algorithmic parameter estimation techniques as well as future changes to our weather and climate on global and regional scales. The work will be done in close collaboration with the University of Cambridge (Cambridge, UK), the Washington University (Washington, US), the ECMWF (Reading, UK), and the Lahti University of Technology (Lahti, FI). Doctoral researcher position We are seeking a talented and motivated doctoral researcher (PhD student), who recently completed their MSc degree in the field of Physics, Meteorology, Computer Science, or any other similar area. MSc students near the completion of their degree are also encouraged to apply. The candidate should have: Willingness to pursue a PhD degree in meteorology Good skills in written and spoken English Strong experience in dynamic meteorology Some previous experience in programming in Python and statistical analysis of scientific data is wished for. Previous experience in Machine Learning is an advantage.  Interest in doing research close to the project scope and ability to independent creative thinking, combined with good self-discipline and reasonable communication skills Willing to visit the University of Cambridge for a period of 3 months to work on the project with Pr. Driscoll. The appointee should either already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment or apply for the right and obtain it within the probationary period of six months of their appointment. If the candidate does not already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, it must be applied for separately (www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/the-application-process-in-a-nutshell). The requirements for pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki can be found at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/eligibility-and-educational-documents. The candidate will get a chance to attend international conferences and present their scientific work in local and international meetings. As an employee of the University of Helsinki, the doctoral researcher will receive occupational health care, and will be entitled to sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The doctoral researcher position starts the latest in January 2027 (or as soon as the position is filled). The position is initially for 3 years. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months. Research environment Finland is a member of the EU, and has high quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families and in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region possess top expertise in sciences in terms of a vibrant talent pool, leading research, strong support services and functioning collaboration networks. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university. The starting salary of the doctoral researcher will be ca. 2700-2900 euros/month, depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience. Furthermore, the University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University of Helsinki is a multidisciplinary research university that ranks among the best in the world and the top ten among European universities. The university has some 36,000 degree students. The Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) is a large multidisciplinary research unit based in physics, chemistry, meteorology, forest sciences, environmental sciences and social sciences in the University of Helsinki. INAR aims to strengthen the internationally leading, integrated multidisciplinary research and education environment for atmospheric and Earth system science and to feed in scientific results for the national and international environment and climate policy. It performs multiscale research from molecular to global scale and focuses on climate change, air quality, biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem processes. The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of gender identities, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. How to apply Please apply with; a one-page motivation letter clearly highlighting research/educational accomplishments, a two-page CV (clearly highlighting earlier relevant experience in Dynamic Meteorology, Machine Learning, or Numerical Weather Prediction), and a Bachelors/Masters degree grade card including Bachelors/Masters thesis topic and its grade. Please submit all files in a single pdf document using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by clicking the Apply for the position button below. button “Apply now”. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via SAP Fiori. The deadline for applications is August the 28th of 2026. The selected candidates will be contacted personally and will be invited for an interview. For further information, please contact Doctor Clément Bouvier, clement.bouvier@helsinki.fi.

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 predoctoral 51 Faculty of Physics Startdate: 01.12.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Reference no.: 5644 Do you have an interest in experimental aerosol physics? Are you fascinated by lab-scale fundamental studies connecting to urgent environmental problems such as climate change and air pollution? Are you interested in measuring and analyzing newly formed clusters to characterize building blocks of new particle formation and quantify nanoparticle dynamics? If yes, then we invite you to join the Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics Group. Your personal sphere of influence: As a university assistant (praedoc) in this 4-year position, you will be part of the Nanoparticle Dynamics Team around Professor Paul Winkler, and you will be focusing on research topics in aerosol nanoparticle dynamics. Our research aims at fundamental process understanding in aerosol physics and practical applications in environmental settings. Examples include mass spectrometric applications for particle chemical characterization as well as chamber-based experiments for studies of new particle formation of atmospheric relevance as well as instrumentation development. Our Team is part of the Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics group of the Faculty of Physics. We are member of the recently founded Environment and Climate Research Hub of the University of Vienna offering ample opportunities for cross-discipline interaction within the University of Vienna. Our participation at the CLOUD experiment at CERN provides a large network of leading international scientists in the field. You will also benefit from being fellow of the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP), connecting PhD students at the Faculty of Physics from all disciplines. The research team led by Paul Winkler is an international team of innovative scientists on all levels (Master, PhD and Postdoc). Our expertise lies in experimental aerosol nanoparticle dynamics. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: You are involved in a fully funded research project addressing nanoparticle detection, characterization and growth analysis. You will present your research plan to the faculty and complete a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This will be reviewed and adapted on an annual basis. You will work on your dissertation and towards its completion in time. We expect a large degree of independence paired with a high level of social awareness as the goal will only be achieved in a team. You will contribute to teaching (lab courses, exercise classes) within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You will fill some administrative tasks, contributing to the success and self-organization of the group for research, teaching and administration. You will participate in international measurement campaigns which may include substantial travel. You will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field. You contribute to outreach by publications, conference presentations and public activities. This is part of your personality: You have completed your Master's degree or Diploma in physics and/or aerosol related topics such as atmospheric sciences or aerosol chemistry. You have experience in academic writing. You come with a background in general aerosol physics and chemistry. Ideally, you should have experience with the usual techniques for aerosol detection and characterization (CPC, DMA, mass spectrometry) and programing (e.g. Mathematica/Python/Matlab). You have an excellent command of written and spoken English. What we offer: 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 in the center of beauftiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Potential for development: Success in life depends on what you make of it, but if you are ambitious and successful, there are plenty of opportunities to connect you to many relevant top research groups in the world. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (40h, 14x p.a.) increases if we can credit professional experience. The duration 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 terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae A summary of your previous academic and research achievements. A short statement on your research interests for the future. Your Bachelor’s and Master‘s degree: an excellent academic degree is a good entrance statement for this position. Note, that while a Master’s degree is the usual legal prerequisite for a PhD position at the University of Vienna, we can consider Bachelors (preferentially with Honor’s) in exceptional cases, too. If you have any questions, please contact: Paul Winkler paul.winkler@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: 06/28/2026 Prae Doc https://vds-physics.univie.ac.at/