Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 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 University assistant predoctoral at the Department of Political Science 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 01.05.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.04.2030 Reference no.: 4881 The announcement is made for four years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of four years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months. Your personal sphere of influence: Your future place is at the Department of Political Science in the research area of Political Theory. The Department of Political Science, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, addresses all major fields of political science. It is dedicated to innovative and problem-oriented research and provides students with a wide range of specialisations. Members of the Department study the transformation of governance, statehood and democracy across different policy areas, geographical regions and political areas. In the research area of Political Theory, we aim to represent the spectrum of political theory in both research and teaching. Our particular focus is on (radical) democractic theories as well as approaches of hegemony theory, poststructuralism, and critical theory. Another important area of work is the history of political ideas, ideologies, and concepts. We view political theory as a dynamic field of debates that sharpens our understanding of social and political challenges. As a University assistant predoctoral, you will complement the research team in the area of Political Theory. The team currently consists of eight postdocs, praedocs, and administrative colleagues. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration in the research area of Political Theory (Univ.-Prof. Dr. Oliver Marchart), which means: Participation in research projects Contribution to publications / scientific articles / presentations   Participation in the development of a media platform for political theory Participation in organizing workshops, conferences, and symposia Project applications and acquisition of third-party funding We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12–18 months   You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement Supervision of students You take on administrative tasks in the department, teaching, and research administration   This is part of your personality: Completed Master's degree or Diploma in the field of Political Science or a related field with a focus on political theory Strong expertise in the history of political ideas and contemporary political theory, with an emphasis on approaches of critical thought and radical democracy   Didactic competences IT user skills Excellent command of English and German (C1 Level) You are a team player with high social/communicative skills Desirable qualifications: Teaching experience / experience with e-learning Knowledge of university processes and structures International experience Basic experience in academic research What we offer: 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 3,714,80 (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: Letter of motivation Scientific curriculum vitae / list of publications Evidence of teaching experience (if available) Exposé for a doctoral project (approx. 5-10 pages) One academic writing sample (e.g., publication, term paper, chapter of master thesis) Contact details of two referees Degree certificates / proof of completed Master's studies/Diploma Via our  job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Oliver Marchart oliver.marchart@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: 01/30/2026 Prae Doc

Department: Research Development Office Vacancy ID: 039345 Closing Date: 28-Jan-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. The VPRI and Director of Research Development are seeking to appoint a Manager to lead the development and delivery of a pilot ‘Maynooth University Futures Hub’. The hub will be a university-wide structure designed to connect across traditional boundaries; drive and amplify research across the University, enable research impact for civil society, policy and support achievement of the UN sustainable development goals.The role report to the Director of Research Development. Salary: Senior Administrative Officer IV): €70,034 – € €90,830 p.a. (1 – 4 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Wednesday, 28th of January 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

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: For 5 Months  Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £28,929 per annum. Apply by: 28/01/2026 Role Description About the Role This role supports and delivers research in plant and soil sciences in laboratory, glasshouse and field-based environments with an emphasis on “postharvest” research concerning biology and technologies for extending the shelf-life and quality of fresh fruit and vegetables. It also supports student learning and development (both MSc and PhD) by delivering training and guidance for projects in your own area of expertise. SABS has internationally-recognised expertise across both domestic and international food supply chains, from soil science to postharvest quality. Our work is truly global, reaching across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and SE Asia, working with agribusiness to address the challenges of environmental sustainability and food security. About You You will be educated to Level 4 (HND) as a minimum in a relevant subject and have significant experience in a relevant technical role: setting up experimental trials, using/ maintaining laboratory and field-based experimental equipment. With good written and verbal communication skills, you will have the ability to interpret complicated instructions, analyse requirements and implement detailed specifications. You will also have a working knowledge of health and safety procedures and the ability to learn new skills. Ideally, you will have experience of HPLC and/or postharvest biology. 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 Centre for Soil, Agrifood and Biosciences (SABS) seeks to grow as a world-class research centre dedicated to understanding soil, plant, and microbial systems, with the aim of tackling global food and environmental challenges. We host world-leading groups in postharvest biology and in food safety related to mycotoxins and microbiological spoilage. Our plant and microbial scientists link to our soils research through understanding rhizosphere processes and root trait genetics.  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 Lynne Roxbee Cox, Senior Technical Officer – SABS Technical Team Lead, on +44 1234 754142 or (E): Lynne.M.Roxbee-Cox@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk.  Please quote reference number 5184 Closing date for receipt of applications: 28 January 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.