Institute of Management and Technology (IMT)

UQ Library  Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 5 years    Based at our St Lucia location   About This Opportunity    The University of Queensland Library equips the UQ community with the information and skills to thrive in today’s complex information society. As a key strategic partner and connector across the University the library shares knowledge, information, inspiration, and joy for learning in a welcoming, accessible space.   The University Librarian provides strategic leadership and management of the University Library, supporting and enhancing the University’s mission and its strategic objectives in research, learning, discovery, and engagement within an increasingly digital environment. This role also provides the opportunity to oversee one of the largest collections in Australia with 7,160 cultural and heritage collections, over 200,000 journals and more than 2.5 million books. In partnership with a team of passionate and collaborative Library Directors, the University Librarian works with senior leadership across the University to develop, promote, and provide access to scholarly collections and resources, information research skills development programs, physical and virtual learning spaces, and scholarly communication initiatives across multiple sites, meeting individual campus and faculty needs.   For more information about this opportunity, please click here to view the complete appointment booklet. About UQ   As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. About You Our next University Librarian will not only have exceptional experience within a scholarly environment in conjunction with a relevant postgraduate qualification, but they will also be an energetic and collaborative leader, excited by the opportunity to join an already flourishing team. Their commitment to respectful stewardship of indigenous knowledges and collections will extend to their passion for innovation in this space and support for the larger library team to continue to pursue exciting opportunities to engage with community. Not only will the University Librarian come from a background of demonstrated strategic leadership, but their proven experience in technology-driven operation will be critical in ensuring the continued success of UQ Library in collaboration, innovation and data-driven support to the wider student and research community. Enquiries   If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact  Paige Willemse (Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition) and Lachlan Inch (Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition)  via talent@uq.edu.au.  Want to Apply?  We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:   Resume    Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section     Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information    Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.    Applications close Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55663).  

Innovation is the lifeblood of the University of Southampton. Powered by world-class research, we’re growing a portfolio of spin-out companies, enabling the development of products and services that benefit people, businesses and the wider economy. Join us as a Technology Transfer Manager and you’ll play a pivotal part. Your role You’ll be joining a university that is consistently highly ranked in the UK for enterprise, commercialisation and knowledge exchange income generated, which has launched 82 spinout and start-up companies since 2000 and which has a very active pipeline of future opportunities. Your work could touch pioneering developments in many different sectors including clean energy and sustainability, marine, bio-engineering, chemicals and materials, electronics and computer science.  You will: Work on a portfolio of commercialisation projects to further increase the University’s impact, including Intellectual Property (IP) income generated Help manage relationships with key academic staff to understand their research expertise and identify new innovation and commercialisation opportunities Use your strong organisational and inter-personal skills to succeed in large, collaborative teams. You Previous commercial experience is essential for this role, along with the ability to evaluate the commercial potential of scientific concepts and a sound knowledge of intellectual property issues in a research environment. Enhancing the University’s commercialisation portfolio through additional licensing activity or helping drive the creation of new University spinout companies is an expectation of this role. We will help you build further networks with industry partners and investors, along with other key external regional stakeholders. If you have a relevant postgraduate degree (which could include an MBA and/ or PhD) or a similar professional qualification and industry experience and have a keen interest in University commercialisation activity, we’d love to hear from you. In return, you can look forward to an excellent benefits package and a flexible home/office hybrid working model supporting real work/life balance. Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. This environment fosters a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. Applicants are able to read more about our Values and Behaviours. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact David Woolley, Head of Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property. Telephone: 07723 924922 or 023 805 98341; email: d.woolley@soton.ac.uk 

Host Institution Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa, aiming to position itself among the world’s leading universities in its fields. The University is committed to economic and human development and places research and innovation at the heart of Africa’s progress. This approach enables UM6P to strengthen Morocco’s leadership in these areas through a unique model based on partnerships and by fostering the development of skills essential for Africa’s future. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, at the heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to make a lasting impact at the national, continental, and global levels. About ARC_AIR – African Research Center on Air Quality and Climate: The African Research Center on Air Quality and Climate (ARC_AIR) is a research unit within UM6P dedicated to advancing scientific understanding and innovative solutions in the fields of air quality, atmospheric chemistry, and climate. ARC_AIR’s mission is to support sustainable development in Africa through high-impact research, capacity building, and technology transfer. The center brings together a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and students working on addressing environmental challenges such as industrial emissions, urban pollution, and climate change impacts. ARC_AIR also collaborates closely with national and international partners to strengthen Africa’s contribution to global atmospheric science and to develop tools and strategies that guide evidence-based policymaking. Research Area Earth Observation Artificial Intelligence Climate Change Urban and Territorial Sustainability Water–Energy–Food Nexus Position Description African Research Center on Air Quality and Climate (ARC_AIR) of UM6P invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position within an interdisciplinary research program focusing on the integrated analysis of climate change, urbanization, resource systems, and territorial performance, with a particular emphasis on Morocco, Africa, and semi-arid to arid regions. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of Earth Observation, geospatial analytics, artificial intelligence, climate and sustainability science, aiming to develop predictive, decision-oriented, and operational frameworks for climate-resilient and sustainable territories. Research Scope and Objectives The successful candidate will contribute to the following research axes: AI-driven territorial diagnostics and foresight, integrating multi-source satellite data with machine learning and spatial modeling Climate–water–energy–agriculture interactions, with applications to water scarcity, urban heat stress, air quality, and territorial resilience Land-use and land-cover change (LULCC) and its impacts on surface climate, ecosystem services, and socio-economic systems Urban and territorial sustainability indicators, observatories, and decision-support tools for policy and planning Energy demand and territorial energy metabolism, including building-scale, urban-scale and territorial-scale assessments Urban and peri-urban agriculture as climate-resilient territorial solutions Expected Contributions By joining this program, the postdoctoral researcher is expected to: Conduct independent and collaborative research leading to publications in high-impact international journals Develop and apply advanced geospatial, statistical, and AI-based methodologies Contribute to international research projects, reports, and proposals Support the supervision of graduate students and contribute to capacity building Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers, institutions, and stakeholders Candidate Profile Required Qualifications PhD in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Sciences, Environmental Science, Climate Science, Data Science, Urban Studies, or related fields Strong background in Earth Observation data analysis and/or spatial modeling Proven ability to publish in high impact peer-reviewed international journals Experience with machine/deep learning / AI applied to environmental or urban systems Familiarity with climate modeling, urban climate, urban agriculture, water resources, and energy systems Experience working in interdisciplinary or international research projects Interest in policy-relevant and impact-oriented research Application Procedure Interested candidates should submit the following documents: Cover letter outlining research interests and motivation Curriculum Vitae (including publication list) Research statement (1–2 pages) describing alignment with the research program One or two representative publications Contact information of two referees