IQY Technical College

An outstanding international reputation for teaching and research. We are one of the largest and most diverse Anthropology Departments in the UK, with nearly 40 permanent academic staff working within and across social, evolutionary and health anthropology. Each year, we welcome over 130 undergraduate students and around 70 postgraduate students from around the world. We provide an intellectually inclusive environment, fostering the academic freedom and confidence to work at both the core and boundaries of anthropology in exciting and innovative ways. The assessment of our work in REF 2021 attests to research excellence across social anthropology, evolutionary anthropology and the anthropology of health. 45% of our research was rated as world-leading (4*), placing us in the top 5 Anthropology Departments in the UK and recognising our world-leading impact and research environment. Our department is especially renowned for its commitment to interdisciplinarity, both in terms of integrating the different subfields of anthropology and working collaboratively with other disciplines. The Anthropology Department is strongly involved in numerous transdisciplinary university Research Institutes and Centres, including the Institute for Advanced Study. Durham Energy Institute, Institute for Medical Humanities, Wolfson Institute, and Durham Global Security Institute. For more information, please visit our Department pages at: The Role Applications are invited for a short-term PDRA role in Anthropology who will provide assistance to manage and analyse research materials collected as part of the ERC funded project 'Alive Africa'.Under the supervision of the PI, the role holder will be expected to carry out translation and data management of materials collected in Sierra Leone and to collaborate on the development of publications that draw on these materials. Key responsibilities: To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.To assist with the development of research objectives.To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.To plan and manage own research activity,.To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline. To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our university community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en   We are looking for 12 Postdoctoral Research Fellows in the field of next-generation semiconductor technologies. The full-time positions will be filled for a fixed-term period of 3 years and are connected to Tampere University’s FutureChips Postdoctoral Programme and focus on fundamental technology and methods development for next-generation semiconductor technologies.  The programme’s four interconnected semiconductor research areas are:  Advanced compound materials and heterostructures  Novel architectures  Chip design  Advanced packaging The positions will be located in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences or in the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences.  Job description  The successful candidate will design, coordinate and implement their own research and publish results in high-impact venues.  Research scope  The postdoctoral research fellow will develop semiconductor technologies and the relevant knowledge base.  Research environment and infrastructure  Tampere University offers an excellent environment for semiconductor integration research, including strong capabilities spanning photonics, chip-level fabrication, advanced packaging, and system-level demonstrators. Tampere University has excellent micro- and nanofabrication facilities available for research and industrial R&D work. Researchers will have access to the System-in-Package Fabrication SiPFAB as a key infrastructure platform for heterogeneous System-in-Package-oriented research and packaging process development, complemented by Tampere University’s broader semiconductor fabrication and characterization infrastructure.  More information on research infrastructure: https://projects.tuni.fi/futurechips/research-infrastructure/  Requirements  Applicants must:  have a doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g. future electronics, electrical engineering, photonics, micro- and nanotechnology, semiconductor physics, advanced materials, or chip design) by the application deadline of 31 August 2026. Applicants who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis by 31 August 2026, but who have not yet formally been awarded the degree are also eligible to apply. In such cases, the applicant must provide confirmation that the doctoral degree will be awarded at the latest upon starting the employment.  have the ability to pursue independent scholarly activity.  have not resided or carried out their main activity (e.g. work, studies) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately preceding the application deadline (31 August 2026).  have fluent spoken and written English skills. The applicant will be evaluated based on:  the applicant’s academic merits and demonstrated excellence,  the quality and scientific excellence of the research proposal,  the feasibility, impact, and implementation of the research proposal,  the scientific relevance and significance of the proposed research topic,  communication and dissemination skills. Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, erudition, and learner-centeredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.  We offer  A 3-year funded postdoctoral position in a rapidly growing research area of strategic importance. The starting date will be as agreed by both parties (but by July 1st, 2027 at the latest). A trial period of six (6) months applies to all our new employees.  Access to excellent research infrastructure for semiconductor fabrication, integration, and characterization at Tampere University: https://projects.tuni.fi/futurechips/research-infrastructure/  A collaborative environment with opportunities to build international networks and shape a long-term research agenda.  Extensive professional career development opportunities. Expansion of your professional network and industrial secondments. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff under the Finnish University Salary System, the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow is placed on level 5-6 of the job requirements scale. The salary will be 4500 euros (€) before taxation.  We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible working hours, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about Tampere University as an employer | Tampere University and Working in Tampere, Finland.  City of Tampere and Finland Tampere and its surroundings are, after the Helsinki metropolitan area, Finland's second most significant concentration of education, science, economy and culture. Getting to and around Tampere is effortless, no matter where you come from. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society. Among people living in Finland, Tampere has repeatedly ranked as #1 in the list of desired cities to live in. Tampere is also surrounded by vivid nature with forests and lakes, providing countless opportunities for easy-to-access outdoor adventures and refreshment throughout the year.   For more information on the City of Tampere, please check Visit Tampere.   Finland is among the most stable, free and safe countries in the world, based on prominent ratings by various agencies. Finland offers one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security systems in the world, including personal and family health care and a variety of family benefits. The Finnish educational system is renowned worldwide.   For more information on Finland, please check InfoFinland and This is Finland.  How to apply  Please submit your application through our online recruitment system: https://tuni.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_A&jid=3119 The closing date for applications is 31st of August, 2026 (23:59 EEST / UTC +3).   Applications and all accompanying documentation should be written in English and in PDF format only.  Please attach only the following documents to your application:  Doctoral degree certificate (if unavailable, a copy of official confirmation of the successful completion of the doctoral studies and doctoral defence). Please provide the certificate in the original language and also with the official translation in English (if original language is other than Finnish or English) (max 5 MB)  Attach the following content mentioned below combined as only one (1) PDF file using the Application template with more detailed instructions provided on the FutureChips website. (max 10 MB): Research Plan Abstract (maximum 2,500 characters excluding spaces using the provided template, no listing of references)  Research Plan within any of the four research areas of FutureChips, including considerations of ethical issues and references (maximum 25,000 characters excluding spaces using the provided template).   Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines (maximum 2 pages).      List of publications according to Research Council of Finland guidelines. Please indicate your five most important publications and add a link to those. Non-English titles must be translated into English.  Ethics self-assessment  Motivation letter addressing career plans and consideration of the benefits of international and inter-sectorial mobility (secondments / research visits) (maximum 1 page). Please follow the above instructions and the Guide for Applicants available on the FutureChips website carefully. Incomplete or non-compliant applications will not be accepted for evaluation.  Please note that eligible applicants will be referred to external evaluators for review. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an individual online interview, which will be held between 1 November and 30 November 2026.  The appointment decision is contingent on the completion of the security clearance vetting procedure to ensure the employee’s integrity and reliability. With the appointee’s consent, Finnish Security and Intelligence Services will conduct a security clearance vetting in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (726/2014). More information on the security vetting procedure and the rights of people being vetted is available on the website of Finnish Security and Intelligence Service.  Tampere University supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.  If any questions arise, please contact us at futurechips@tuni.fi.

Job Description NUS seeks to appoint a globally recognised scientific leader to serve as Director of the Advanced Electron Microscopy Facility, a flagship, university-level platform integrating state-of-the-art capabilities across materials science and life sciences. The Director will shape the facility into a globally leading centre for atomic-scale imaging and analysis, driving both frontier research and national-level capabilities. The Advanced Electron Microscopy Facility is a newly established university-level microscopy facility at NUS combining the state-of-the-art Electron and Scanning Tunnelling Microscopes for both the materials and life sciences. It is a centralised shared facility serving the research community at NUS, in Singapore, and beyond. It enables high-resolution 3D structure determination (CryoEM, FIB-SEM) and materials characterisation (such as AC-EM and STM). The facility aims to provide researchers with a unique competitive edge and students with excellent education and training opportunities. Driven by research of its members, it aims at being a world-leading research facility in Materials Science EM and Life Science cryoEM. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and direction to position the facility as a hub for large-scale international collaborations and flagship programmes. Set appropriate medium- and long-term research directions aligned with the facilities. Lead large, multi‑year research programmes by setting scientific directions and coordinating stakeholders. Set clear targets and user satisfaction measures. Develop the facility roadmap for future upgrades, new platforms, and capacity planning. Develop cost-recovery models (set internal/external rates), manage budgets and procurement. Ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements and all NUS policies. Implement good data management practices. Qualifications NUS seeks to hire an outstanding research leader with strong relevant experience, possibly integrating material and life sciences EM. The appointment is anticipated at the Full Professor level and is expected to sustain an internationally leading research programme aligned with the facility’s strengths. Requirements: Currently holding a faculty position with experience in life sciences, materials science and engineering, physics, or a related field. Evidence of significant core facility leadership. Proven track record of excellent publications and scientific contributions in the electron microscopy field. Distinguished records of research and administrative experience, and evidence of excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, generate consistent external funding, run service operations, and deal with governments and corporate organisations locally and internationally. Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our NUS Career Portal: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Director-of-Advanced-Electron-Microscopy-Facility/33568-en_GB/  We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.