Kardan University

Salary: £31,236 - £34,610 per annum Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Student Services, Student Support Job reference: REQ000491 Attachments: attachmentDeputy DSL - JDPS - Feb 26.pdf University College Birmingham is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our busy and friendly safeguarding team, part of the Student Support and Wellbeing directorate. This role involves supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Head of FE Pastoral Support in ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, aged 16+, across both College and University courses. The DDSL will address safeguarding concerns effectively, working 1:1 with students, and liaising with families/guardians and colleagues from academic departments. They will also advise and support staff who raise concerns. The position requires a strong understanding of child and adult safeguarding processes and organisations locally and nationally. You will have excellent time management and communication skills and be able to deal with a crisis in a calm and effective manner. Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education

Based in the College of Health within the Centre for Cancer Biology 18 months fixed term contract (1 FTE) Level A -  $82,902 - $111,182 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Work that matters We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Assistant (A) to support an externally-funded research program directed by the  Dean of Health Innovation, Precincts and Partnerships within the discipline of Cancer Research and the Prostate Tumour Microenvironment and Therapeutics Laboratory.  The project concerns the characterisation of targeting Inhibitory kappa B kinase alpha (IKKalpha) as a new treatment paradigm for inflammatory-driven cancers . We wish to appoint  a researcher with experience and expertise in the development and utilisation of in vivo models to understand cancer progression and evaluation of therapeutic approaches to controlling cancer. We are an industry-connected hub of health education and research, delivering real-world impact in Australia and around the world. Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description below to discover more about this opportunity. The team Adelaide University is a global powerhouse of research excellence founded on more than 180 years of collective experience and achievement. We are a member of the prestigious and research-intensive Group of Eight and stand as a world top 100 university. Our breakthroughs cross the bridge from intellectual pursuit into practical solutions, with real benefits for people and the economy. We’re partnered with industry like never before and connected around the globe. Visit the AU website to learn more about the College of Health Our people Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment. You will engage with diverse colleagues, cutting-edge facilities, and a variety of research activities, ensuring your workday is both stimulating and impactful. Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: Honours degree in biology (or related field) with experience developing and using in vivo cancer models and molecular biology techniques to study cancer progression and the effects of therapeutic interventions. Demonstrated research experience, including strong knowledge of relevant scientific literature and hands-on laboratory procedures supporting cancer research. Proven ability to record, analyse, and disseminate research findings, including preparing high-quality publications and conference presentations. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment. Strong organisational skills and working knowledge of scientific/medical terminology, ethics (animal & human), biosafety requirements, and safe handling of biological materials. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Launch your future with Adelaide University now. Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: your current CV a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. Submit your application by 11:55pm Sunday 22 February 2026 The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. For further information about this opportunity, please contact: Evelyn Ruth Talent Acquisition Adviser careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au 

(Fixed term for 2 years) Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Dr Olorunniji’s team based at the LJMU School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences to take a leading role in the delivery of a 24-month project to uncover how proteins acquire moonlighting functions, using large serine recombinases (LSRs) and their directionality factors (RDFs) as a model. You will design, implement and benchmark machine learning pipelines for sequence-structure analysis and protein function prediction; lead genomic and transcriptomic analyses (including genome assembly and annotation). You will hold a PhD and a strong background in bioinformatics, computational biology, molecular biology or a related discipline, with experience in protein sequence and structure analysis. You will also be fluent in the use of Python, and experienced in processing large scale sequencing datasets, constructing and maintaining sequence databases, molecular phylogenetics and genomic sequence analysis. Experience with deep learning for structural biology and bioinformatics, protein sequence/structure methods, and application of machine-learning approaches to biological problems are essential. You will be actively involved in regular communication with the Rice lab (University of Chicago) and will collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and manuscripts and participate in selected meetings and conferences. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. The School/Department is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women and other under-represented groups for this post, and all appointments will be made on merit.   Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated. LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).