KAG East University

Executive leadership role shaping vocational learning, teaching quality and innovation. Lead across quality, compliance, educator capability and strategic change initiatives across one of Australia's most distinctive vocational education settings. Continuing Executive Level appointment, based at the Melbourne City campus. About the role The Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Learning & Teaching (ADVC L&T) is a critical executive leadership role within RMIT's College of Vocational Education (CoVE). Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, CoVE, the role provides strategic and operational leadership across vocational learning and teaching, quality, compliance, educator capability, student experience and learning innovation. This appointment comes at an important point in the College's evolution. RMIT is seeking a leader who can strengthen the foundations of quality and assurance while also driving contemporary approaches to vocational pedagogy, course design, assessment, digital learning and applied, practice-based education. The role requires a leader who can translate regulatory and quality obligations into practical teaching and learning improvement, rather than treating compliance as separate from educational excellence. The successful candidate will lead a substantial function and work across the College and broader University to build confidence, consistency and capability in the way vocational education is designed, delivered, assessed and assured. They will need to bring strategic insight, operational grip, sector credibility and the ability to lead change through influence in a complex, multi-sector university environment. Key areas of focus Provide executive leadership for learning and teaching strategy across vocational education and associate degree programs. Strengthen quality, compliance and assurance frameworks in the context of ASQA, state and federal requirements, and ongoing regulatory change. Drive innovation in vocational pedagogy, including digital, blended, flexible and AI-enabled approaches to learning design, delivery and assessment. Build educator capability and a stronger community of practice across the College's teaching workforce. Translate evidence, learner insight, industry need and regulatory expectations into practical improvements in student experience and outcomes. Lead organisational change with credibility, judgement and a clear understanding of the operating realities of large-scale VET delivery. Partner effectively with senior leaders, teachers, professional staff, governance bodies, regulators, industry and government stakeholders. To be successful in this position, you will bring: Significant senior leadership experience in vocational education, ideally in a large TAFE, dual-sector university, public provider or comparable complex education environment. Deep knowledge of VET quality, compliance, governance and regulatory obligations, including ASQA and related state and federal quality frameworks. Demonstrated capability to lead learning and teaching improvement, educator capability, course design, assessment practice and student-centred innovation. A strong track record leading change, continuous improvement and high-performing teams in complex, stakeholder-rich environments. The ability to connect strategy with execution, including practical experience building systems, frameworks and ways of working that improve quality and educational outcomes at scale. Contemporary understanding of the forces reshaping vocational education, including industry expectations, workforce development, lifelong learning, digital learning and technology-enabled education. Highly developed communication, influencing and judgement skills, with the ability to advise senior executives and engage constructively with teachers, regulators, governance forums and external partners. Qualifications Relevant postgraduate qualification and/or significant relevant experience. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT About the College of Vocational Education The next evolution in vocational education at RMIT will need to meet people where they are and take them where they want to go. RMIT's College of Vocational Education will be ready for the challenge, guided by the EVOLVE@RMIT Roadmap. EVOLVE sets a bold agenda and reflects our ambition to lead in industry-connected, learner-centred education to deliver real-world impact. The EVOLVE Roadmap will contribute to the overarching vision of RMIT's Knowledge With Action Strategy and will support collaboration with stakeholders across colleges and portfolios while also maintaining a distinct VE focus to ensure we can shape the university's future as a connected and future-facing vocational institution. Our five Roadmap actions are: Offer transformative education experiences to all students Connect across RMIT and industry for applied research Respond at pace and scale to industry, government and communities Grow our impact as the leading multi-sector provider in our region Invest in our people and organisational enablers to support our success To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page. For further information about this position and the complete selection criteria, please see the Position Description or contact Bianca Jenkins via email bianca.jenkins@rmit.edu.au Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. #LI-Hybrid Applications close on the 8th of July at 11.59pm. About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.All applicants will be required to complete a gender based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

The Faculty of Science of University of Helsinki invites applications for POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER OR UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER in atmospheric sciences starting latest in January 2027 in a fixed-term initial contract of two years Background The post-doctoral researcher/university researcher will be working on the EU’s Destination Earth Climate Change Adaptation Digital Twin Project, Phase 3 (https://destine.ecmwf.int/), where INAR is a contributing member. The Climate DT project is setting up an operational simulation framework that enables to produce bespoke climate and impact-sector information, combining global kilometer-scale climate models (IFS-NEMO, IFS-FESOM, and ICON) in a unified operational workflow producing both multi-decadal climate projections and storyline simulations. Within Climate DT, the present research task focuses on evaluation of Climate DT simulation quality via direct use of raw Earth observations. The UH team has developed an approach, where simulation data is projected into observation-space quantities while the workflow is active, enabling both run-time reality check and rigorous posterior evaluation of the operational simulations. This novelty is implemented into the integrated workflow and the UH team has therefore access to evaluation material that is very informative about the fine-scale details of modelled versus observed km-scale processes. The post-doctoral researcher will explore into this virgin evaluation material with hands-on and contribute to creating new insights into the systematic errors of the Climate DT models and how they affect the adaptation information, developing new methods to utilize the unique material, and also maintain and further develop the observation projection workflow system within Climate DT. Tasks may also include integration of new observation types into the system, in addition to the present synoptic surface observations, radiosoundings, and AMSU-A space-based radiance data. The post-doctoral researcher will work in the dynamic meteorology research group at INAR, led by Professor Heikki Järvinen. The group is active in topics such as atmospheric convection, extra-tropical cyclones, and ensemble prediction including algorithmic parameter estimation. The group’s main modelling tool in research and teaching is OpenIFS of ECMWF. Research within the Climate DT involves participation in and traveling to meetings in Europe, such as at ECMWF, BSC, and AWI. University of Helsinki is seeking for a motivated candidate with a doctoral degree in relevant field regarding the background description of the position and with demonstrated skills in weather and climate modelling, model evaluation, global observing systems, and high-performance computing – the better your profile overlaps with these domains, the higher you rank at the evaluation step. What are we looking for The candidate is expected to be eager to pursue hands-on research using simulation data from the top-tier climate models  develop observation-based evaluation methods for exposing model biases related to local-scale physical process representations  think “out-of-the-box”, since there is no precedence for observation-projection in climate modelling  ideally bring complementary expertise and/or networks that the group may be presently missing The candidate must have excellent skills in written and spoken English, Python-language and scripting as well as Linux and HPC environments. Previous experience in model evaluation, statistical data analysis, and machine learning are seen as advantages. The position involves attending international conferences and presenting scientific or technical work in local and international meetings.  A postdoctoral researcher should have a doctoral degree in atmospheric sciences or another relevant field. A university researcher should a doctoral degree in atmospheric sciences or another relevant field, evidence of active publication in recent years and demonstration of other scholarly activity, such as evidence of independent research. The post-doctoral researcher/university researcher position starts the latest in January 2027, or, as soon as the position is filled. The position is initially for two years with a possibility of renewal. 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 in Finnish/Swedish/English, generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the best country in the world for arriving families. Helsinki is continuously ranked 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 University of Helsinki is a multi-disciplinary Nordic research university that ranks among the top100 universities in the world, with some 36,000 degree-students. The Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at the Faculty of Science is a large research unit based on physics, chemistry, meteorology as well as forest, environmental, and social sciences. INAR aims to strengthen the internationally leading, integrated multi-disciplinary research and education environment for atmospheric and Earth system science and to feed in scientific results for the national and international climate and environment policy from molecular to global scales, focusing on changing weather and climate, air quality, biogeochemical cycles, and ecosystem processes. The starting salary of a post-doctoral researcher with previous work experience will be ca. 4000 - 4400 euros/month, depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience. The starting salary of the university researcher will be ca 4600-5000 euros/monthThe University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care, health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development, such as pedagogical and leadership training for higher education. The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of gender identities, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. How to apply Please prepare the following documents: one-page motivation letter “why me”, fact-based on your earlier accomplishments in research, max. two-page “relevance” of your skills and competencies in relation to the position, max. four-page curriculum vitae tabulating and explaining your relevant earlier experience, and copy of your degree certificate (or document certifying successful defense or defense schedule) a list of publications Please submit the documents as a single pdf-file using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by clicking the “Apply now” button. Applicants, who are employees of the University of Helsinki, are requested to leave their application via SAP Fiori. The position is filled as soon as a well-merited applicant is found. The deadline for applications is 10 August 2026. It can be extended, however, until a qualified candidate is found and contracted. The top-ranking candidates will be contacted personally and will be invited for an interview.  For further information, please contact Professor Heikki Järvinen, heikki.j.jarvinen@helsinki.fi 

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver an industry innovation research project as part of a research team developing molecular and sequencing workflows for microbial characterization. The work supports the rapid detection of microbial bioburden in biopharmaceutical cleaning validation using a Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) biosensor platform. Responsibilities include next-generation sequencing (NGS), qPCR-based molecular assays for microbial quantification and aptamer validation, and experimental support for aptamer discovery targeting environmental microorganisms listed in the US Pharmacopeia. Key Responsibilities Technical Responsibilities Perform microbial community characterization using next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms such as Illumina sequencing or Oxford Nanopore sequencing.  Design and perform qPCR-based molecular assays for microbial quantification and aptamer validation. Prepare DNA sequencing libraries, including nucleic acid extraction, amplification, and library preparation.  Conduct basic bioinformatics processing of sequencing data, including sequence quality control and taxonomic profiling where required. Support aptamer discovery and validation experiments, including nucleic acid preparation, amplification, and molecular characterization. Perform routine molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA purification, and nucleic acid quantification. Maintain accurate laboratory records and experimental documentation. Research & Project Responsibilities Plan and execute experimental workflows to support project milestones related to microbial detection and biosensor development. Contribute to sequencing-based microbial profiling of environmental and cleaning validation samples. Work collaboratively with project investigators and interdisciplinary teams to integrate sequencing and molecular biology results with biosensor development. Prepare technical reports and contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and project documentation. Support generation of experimental data required for project validation and milestone reporting. Operational Responsibilities Ensure laboratory compliance with Work Safety and Health (WSH) regulations and institutional safety guidelines. Manage procurement and inventory of molecular biology and sequencing consumables. Maintain laboratory equipment used for molecular biology and sequencing workflows. Mentorship Support training of junior researchers, research assistants, and students where required.  Contribute to knowledge sharing within the research group. To communicate in any relevant internal or external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met. Any ad-hoc duties assigned by Supervisor. Job Requirements Essential Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related field. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will be advantageous Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing technologies, such as Illumina or Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms including sequencing library preparation Demonstrated experience working with environmental or low-biomass microbial samples. Demonstrated experience with DNA extraction and PCR amplification Demonstrated experience performing qPCR assays for nucleic acid quantification and molecular analysis, including troubleshooting Demonstrated experience with aptamer technologies or nucleic acid-based molecular recognition systems. Strong laboratory skills in molecular biology techniques. Preferred  Familiarity with microbial community sequencing workflows such as 16S rRNA sequencing or metagenomic analysis. Demonstrated experience with bioinformatics tools for sequencing data processing (e.g., quality control, taxonomic classification, microbial community analysis).  Demonstrated experience working in interdisciplinary or industry-linked research projects. Key Competencies Strong experimental design and troubleshooting skills in molecular biology.  Ability to independently conduct laboratory experiments and manage datasets. Strong scientific communication skills, including technical reporting and presentations. Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams. Good organizational and project management skills.