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Instituto Superior Universitário Nimi Ya Lukeni

Instituto Superior Universitario Nim Ya Lukeni was formed in 2021 and was named after the first king of the historic Kingdom of Kongo. It is located in Sayo, a city in the far north of Angola, on the banks of the River Congo.
The university offers four-year degree courses in agricultural engineering, commercial management and marketing, financial management and accounting, computer and multimedia education and hotels and tourism, which is designed to supply qualified staff for one of Angola’s fastest-growing industries. 
Since 2023 there has been an emphasis on enterprise education.
Extension courses are offered in accountancy, financial management, cash operations, human resources, and digital marketing. Plans are underway for the provision of a postgraduate degree in economics offered in partnership with the Universidade 11 de Noviembre.

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Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov



At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700  of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral

32 Faculty of Protestant Theology
Startdate: 01.12.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 30.11.2030
Reference no.: 5979

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 position:

The Department of History of Christianity and Protestantism in Austria is a sub-unit of the Faculty of Protestant Theology. The vacant position as university assistant (praedoc) serves to strengthen our teaching and research portfolio. We are looking for historically oriented Protestant theologians with a special interest in research questions from the period of Late Antiquity and a willingness to contribute to the editing of articles for the Zeitschrift für Antikes Christentum, preferably documented by an excellent Master's thesis in the field of church history.

Your future tasks:

You will play an active role in research, teaching and administration, i.e:


	You will be involved in research projects and publications on early church history.
	You will work on and complete your dissertation in Church History. We expect you to finalise your dissertation agreement within 6-12 months, and present your research question at national and international conferences.
	You will contribute to the redaction process of articles for the Zeitschrift für Antikes Christentum.
	You will participate in doctoral seminars organised by the Institute and in events of the Vienna Doctoral School of Theology and Research on Religion.
	You will hold independent lectures in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement on topics relating to church history


This is part of your personality:


	Completed Master's degree in Protestant Theology or a corresponding teacher training programme with excellent grades in church history courses (the degree certificate must be available by the date of employment at the latest) or a comparable study programme
	A keen interest in early church history, a willingness to attend and organise national and international conferences and to work in a team, and good IT user skills
	Very good knowledge of ancient Greek and Latin as well as German and English
	High interest in interdisciplinary exchange with neighbouring disciplines (history, philology, etc.)
	Knowledge of the provisions of the collective agreement, namely on church history topics.


What we offer:

We are a research-active institute, emphasise an inspiring working atmosphere and offer a flexible working environment. The duration of the contract is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to a total of 4 years if the employer does not submit a declaration of non-renewal within the first 12 months.

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: 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 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Please provide:


	Your academic CV.
	A summary of your research interests (max. 1.5 pages).
	A copy of your MA diploma.
	Apply via our job portal / Apply now - button


If you have any practical questions, please contact Angelika Ganser (angelika.ganser@univie.ac.at).

For content-related questions, please contact Uta Heil (uta.heil@univie.ac.at)

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Uta Heil

uta.heil@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.

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Application deadline: 10/15/2026

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University of Vienna

Morocco

SUSMAT - Postdoctoral Position in Computer-Aided Design and Discovery of Sustainable Polymer Materials

About UM6P:

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.

More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model.

In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges.

All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams.

The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems.

About SUSMAT:

The Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat - RC) is a multidisciplinary research center engaged in the development of advanced biobased products and materials thereof using biotechnological, physical and chemical conversion strategies and engineering processes (b) understanding and controlling their underlying specific functionalities and the structure-properties relationship acting over multiple length scales from the molecular, nano to the macro level and their cross-interactions and (c) utilizing the gathered knowledge and the invented materials to address key technological challenges in Morocco and African continent and assist the transition toward a green and circular economy.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic team in the Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat-RC) at UM6P. The successful candidate will work on an exciting project focused on extracting and analyzing experimental and computational data to develop predictive models for polymer-based materials. This project aims to leverage computational chemistry techniques and data-driven approaches to optimize the properties of novel polymer-based materials. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in artificial intelligence and machine learning, with demonstrated experience in developing and training neural networks for predictive modeling.

Position Requirements:

The successful candidate is expected to:


	Build and evaluate chemical databases based on experimental and computational data.
	Establish predictive models based on artificial intelligence methods.
	Utilize the developed models to design and optimize the properties of materials.
	Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including chemists and data scientists.
	Maintain detailed records of experimental and computational procedures, results, and observations.
	Prepare technical reports, research papers, and presentations for conferences and scientific publications.
	Contribute to the generation of new research ideas, participate in grant writing activities, and seek external funding opportunities to support ongoing research projects.
	Contribute on the group’s activities on sustainable materials, (bio)polymers and their applications.
	Participate in the supervision of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students.


Criteria of the candidate:

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:


	PhD in Computational Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
	Strong background in computational chemistry techniques, including molecular dynamics, quantum mechanical simulations, and machine learning.
	Proficiency in programming languages and computational software’s. 
	Strong motivation and passion for research in the field of sustainable materials and materials science. 
	Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
	Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective dissemination of research results.
	Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
	Strong commitment to high-quality research and ethical standards.


Application and Selection

Application folder must contain:


	Detailed CV.
	Motivation letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation
	Brief research statement.
	Contact information of 2 referees.



Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

United Kingdom, Durham

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our School's pages at

Our top-ranked global law courses are very competitive with an excellent and diverse student population from across the world delivering a cutting-edge, research-led curriculum with a commitment to small-group teaching through seminars and tutorials, much prized by employers.

Our School's strategic objectives put EDI at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and actively develop our policies and procedures to ensure that everyone within our community is treated fairly and is provided with the same opportunities. This applies to our everyday work in teaching, research and administration, including academic progression and promotion processes. Our Law School holds an Athena Swan Bronze award.

The successful candidate will be on our teaching and research academic pathway which divides the postholder's duties as follows: 40% research 47% teaching and 13% administration (Approximately).

The Law School at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Professor.We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad field of International Arbitration .

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages at

Applicants must demonstrate research excellence in the field of international arbitration, a credible teaching and presentation track of international arbitration and commercial laws, and the ability to take a leading role in the development of the School's training programs, research and teaching, and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University.

Ideally, the candidate should have significant practice experience by having been involved in 50+ international arbitrations as counsel, expert or arbitrator. Being recognized in any of the leading rankings (eg Lexology, Chambers, WWL, etc.) is a benefit.

We strive to provide a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.

What to Submit

All applicants are asked to submit:


	A CV
	A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above;
	Personal research plan.
	Number of your most significant pieces of written work.Where possible your written work should have been published or submitted since 1 January 2023, however work prior to 1 January 2023 may be submitted where candidates have had career breaks.



Durham University

The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (40h p.w., 14x p.a.)



At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700  of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral/PhD Candidate

51 Faculty of Physics
Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 30.09.2030
Reference no.: 5941

Are you passionate about science and the life of an experimental scientist? Do you want to shift the boundaries of scientific knowledge? Are you technically skilled around real-world laboratory experiments, and a genuine team player? Then consider joining the Quantum Nanophysics team.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a university assistant (praedoc) on this 4-year position, you will be part of the Quantum Nanophysics Team (QNP) around Prof. Markus Arndt. Our group is working on experiments at the interface between quantum and classical physics as well as between quantum and bio-molecular science. We develop universal matter-wave interferometry in the limit of high mass and high complexity, from organic molecules to metal clusters and dielectric nanoparticles from molecular beams to levitated optomechanics.

We work on novel tools for quantum sensing, mass spectrometry and biomolecular chemistry.

Our team is member of the Austrian Cluster of Excellence (qAustria), of the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP), of the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ) and of the faculty research group on Quantum Science. You will be part of a thriving community with more than 100 quantum scientists on premise, about 300 in Vienna and more than 600 quantum researchers  across Austria.

The QNP team unites a team of 15 -17 scientists (Master student, PhD student, postdoc, senior scientist), currently of six different nations,  which are inspired by working together on solving technical challenges to advance fundamental questions of quantum science. Together we have a unique skill set and knowledge base in quantum interferometry, molecular science, opto-mechanics, quantum sensing, particle beam methods, laser technology, physical chemistry. Working with us means learning something new every day.

You will be affiliated with the research project, with the working title Q4-BIO, where we open a new field of research around quantum tools for and quantum physics with neutral biomolecules. This comprises for instance the development of new cold beam sources, quantum detectors , quantum coherent beam splitters, explorations of spin physics and quantum delocalization in complex molecules. The experiment will move into a dedicated new laboratory in 2027.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	You are involved in a specific research project, here Q4-BIO.
	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 aim at a completion in 4 years. We expect a high degree of independence paired with a high level of social competence to be successful in the 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 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 must have completed your Master's degree or Diploma in physics before you start your position at the University of Vienna, or hold an equivalent qualification that allows enrollment as a PhD student at the University of Vienna by that date.
	Because we design and build our research machines ourselves, you must have extended hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas:
	
		molecular beam sources,
		(cryogenic) ultra-high-vacuum systems,
		superconducting nanowire detectors,
		advanced optics, laser systems and frequency conversion, 
		mass spectrometry or matter-wave research.
	
	


Demonstrable experimental design, construction and troubleshooting skills in the laboratory are essential - please document them in your application.


	You must 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.
Potential for development: If you are ambitious and successful, there are opportunities to connect with top research groups in the world.
Internal further training & coaching: The Vienna Doctoral School as well as the department of human resources offer opportunities to grow your skills in hundreds of courses – free of charge.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (40h p.w., 14x p.a.), increases if we can credit professional experience. The employment duration 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 everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Please send the following documents in English as a single PDF file:


	Your scientific curriculum vitae.
	A short statement on your research interests for the future. Tell us what you dream about, scientifically.
	Motivation Letter written by yourself: In one page, please describe which of our recent publications (see www.quantumnano.at) you find most relevant to your skills, and what technical and scientific contribution you would add.
	A summary of your previous academic and research achievements. Tell us what you’re proud of
	Note, that while a Master’s degree is the usual legal prerequisite for a PhD position at the University of Vienna, we consider candidates coming from a structured four-year Bachelors program too.


If you have any content questions, please contact:

Markus Arndt

markus.arndt@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: 08/11/2026 

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United Kingdom, Bedford

Organisation: Cranfield University
Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Fixed Term Period: Fixed Term Contract for 30 months
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £45,580 per annum, with potential progression up to £52,067 per annumApply by: 11/09/2026

Role Description

We welcome applications from passionate, creative and motivated researchers to lead the delivery of innovative microbiology research exploring how biological processes move carbon into weathered rock and soil parent materials. 

About the Role

This is a Research Fellow role embedded within a major externally funded research programme in soil science. You will lead the delivery of a substantial component of a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, delivering field, laboratory and experimental research to understand how microbial communities, epilithic organisms and plant roots contribute to organic carbon transport and transformation during soil formation. The role will involve designing and running experiments, coordinating field and laboratory activities in the UK and internationally, analysing and interpreting complex datasets, and publishing high-quality scientific outputs. Working closely with the research lead and wider project team, you will help deliver novel interdisciplinary research across soil microbiology, weathering processes and carbon cycling.

About You

You will be educated to doctoral level in soil microbiology, environmental microbiology, soil science, environmental science, biogeoscience or a related discipline, with experience of conducting independent research in laboratory and field settings. You will have expertise in microbiological or molecular approaches relevant to environmental samples, and be confident designing and delivering experiments, interpreting data and preparing work for publication. With strong organisational and problem-solving skills, you will be able to manage multiple research activities to deadline and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider interdisciplinary team. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to engage confidently with collaborators, students and external partners. Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally for fieldwork and collaboration is essential.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

The role sits within Cranfield’s Environmental Sustainability Theme, which brings together expertise across soil science and environmental systems to deliver research and education that supports a more resilient and sustainable future through close collaboration with industry, government and international partners.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

As part of our commitment to support and develop Technical staff across the University, we are a founding signatory of the Science Council's Technician Commitment. Find out more here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Dan Evans, Senior Lecturer in Soil Formation and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, on: daniel.l.evans@cranfield.ac.uk


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