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SIT's mission is centred on nurturing industry-ready graduates who possess deep technical expertise and transferable skills to address future challenges. We collaborate with industry in our education, providing them with a talented workforce and benefiting from our collaborative research endeavours. Our University’s distinctive applied learning pedagogy integrates work and study, embedding authentic learning experiences within real-world settings. Through strategic partnerships forged by our academic staff with industry, learners bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application inside and outside of the classroom. These active and authentic learning opportunities ensure that graduates enter their careers with relevant skills and competence. In research, SIT faculty aims to bridge the gap between knowledge creation and utilisation. Our faculty work closely with industry on translational research and innovation, focusing on addressing significant industry challenges to positively impact businesses. The Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme is co-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SIT to encourage and support exceptional Singaporeans who are interested in pursuing an academic career at SIT. The Early Career Awards (ECA) are designed to support Singaporeans who have recently completed their postdoctoral training and prepare them for an academic career at SIT. This award aims to enhance the teaching capabilities of the recipient and help build a strong research portfolio. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Singapore Citizen Recently completed postdoctoral training Excellent academic record plus a high degree of proficiency and motivation for a research area that is strongly aligned with SIT’s supported areas  Strong passion for teaching, research and an academic career Benefits Awardees may receive research grants to help build a competitive research portfolio. Upon completion of the award, awardees will be considered for Assistant Professorship. Awardees will also be assigned a faculty mentor for the duration of the scheme. Application Process Applications are open throughout the year. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for the 2026 intake.  Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year.  Final Interview by Panel for shortlisted applicants will take place from March to April 2026. Awards for the 2026 intake will be finalised by July 2026. Supported Areas for START Health Sciences  Diagnostic Radiography: Radiography involves the controlled use of ionising radiation, radioactive substances and non-ionising radiation to produce diagnostic quality images of the human body, facilitating the diagnosis and treatment of patients (Allied Health Professions Act 2011). Dietetics: Dietetics involves the management of medical conditions and promotion of health through application of food and nutrition. Dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy and implement specific diet strategies for chronic medical conditions, illnesses, or injuries (Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association). Nursing: Registered nurses render health services to individuals, families, and communities (Singapore Nursing Board Code for Nurses and Midwives 2018). Speech and Language Therapy: Speech and Language Therapy involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of communication and swallowing disorders (Allied Health Professions Act 2011). Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy involves assessment and interventions to work or school, self-care, leisure or play, physical environments as well as cognitive, mental and physical components of function to enable individuals affected by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psychosocial dysfunctions or the aging process, to engage in everyday life occupations in order to maximise independent performance of life roles, prevent disability and maintain health (Allied Health Professions Act 2011). Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy involves assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of pain, injury, or any other physical dysfunction, through the use of education, exercise, manual therapy, electro-physical agents, technology or any other treatment for those purposes (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Faculty of Science of the University of Helsinki invites applications for an PROFESSOR OR ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS Position description The call is open for candidates with research expertise in financial mathematics. We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated potential for research and leadership at the highest international level, relative to their current career stage. In addition to striving towards excellence in research, the appointee is expected to lead and develop the study track of Insurance and Financial mathematics in the Master’s programme in Mathematics and Statistics (MAST) and to take advantage of national and international funding opportunities to establish and maintain a new research direction and a research group at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Helsinki. Appointments from this call are made at Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) level. The appointee will also be expected to participate in teaching and development of courses in stochastic analysis and financial mathematics in the master’s program MAST and supervision of master’s theses in the study track of Insurance and Financial mathematics. We encourage all candidates to include in their Academic portfolio (see below) a description how their previous experience and qualifications support this. The expected amount of lecturing is 20 ECTS credits (15-20 ECTS credits for Assistant/Associate Professors) per year, where 5 credits typically correspond to one lecture course having 28 hours of contact teaching. The appointee will also need to carry out standard duties related to their position at the department, such as administration and tutoring. Collaboration with industry is encouraged. Qualifications We seek talented candidates with a doctorate degree, post-doctoral experience, and recent demonstration of excellence in research in financial mathematics as well as teaching experience in accordance with their career stage. The degree requirement must be met by the end of the application period. The successful candidate may be appointed to either a professorship or an assistant or associate professorship (tenure track), depending on their qualifications and career stage. The successful candidate at the assistant professor level shows potential to be a future research leader and is expected to develop an independent, externally funded line of research in financial mathematics. At the associate level, significant evidence of these achievements is already required. Professors must possess top-level scholarly qualifications, experience in leading research, the ability to provide research-based teaching and supervise theses, evidence of international collaboration in their research field, and be recognised as having a significant influence on their field. For more information on the tenure track model and the assessment criteria, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/academic-careers/tenure-track. Candidates must be fluent in written and oral English. While proficiency in Finnish and Swedish is not mandatory in this position, it is considered an advantage, and we encourage our community members to learn the local languages to support integration and better prepare for future leadership roles at the University. To assist with this, the University offers a range of resources, such as a structured language learning path for those interested in improving their Finnish and Swedish skills. Good co-operation and interaction skills are considered an advantage for the applicant. What we offer The University will offer the appointee an attractive career opportunity in top-level research and research-based teaching, possibilities for international collaboration, and, for assistant/ associate professors, prerequisites to grow into full professorship. The contracts for assistant and associate professors have a fixed term of 3–5 years, towards the end of which an evaluation is made concerning possible promotion to the next level. Assuming a successful evaluation at the end of the associate professorship, a promotion to a permanent full professorship will ensue. A typical starting gross salary for a newly appointed professor is 84000–98000 euros/year. For assistant and associate professors, starting gross salaries are 68000-74000 euros/year and 76000-82000 euros/year, respectively. The selected person will also get a startup package to set up a research group. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including preventive occupational health services and general medical care, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University is an equal opportunity workplace and we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. We support the compatibility of work and family-life e.g. by providing an opportunity for 6 weeks of paid annual leave. The University assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland and e.g. offers support for language studies to learn Finnish and Swedish. Finland is a family-friendly country with generous parental leaves, affordable state-subsidized day care that is available for all children, as well as world-renowned free primary education and universal healthcare. For more on the University of Helsinki as an employer and living in Helsinki, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers and https://welcome.hel.fi. How to apply Applications must have the following attachments as one single pdf file (in English): A cover letter describing the candidate’s suitability for the position and motivation to apply for it (1–2 pages). An academic portfolio, including a list of publications, following the guidelines at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-science/faculty/join-us/academic-portfolio. In particular, please outline your near-term research plans and broader research goals as part of the section “Research statement” of the portfolio, and as part of the section “Teaching qualifications” outline your vision in developing study track of Insurance and Financial Mathematics in the master’s program MAST. Please upload the PDF file to the slot reserved for CV. Please submit your application through the University of Helsinki's recruitment system. The deadline for applications is May 17, 2026 (call closes at 23:59 (UTC+3)). External applicants, please submit your application via the Apply Now button. Internal applicants, who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment/grant/visitor contract, please submit your application via the Employee login button. Further information For further information, please contact: About the position and the working environment: Head of Department, Professor Pekka Pankka, pekka.pankka@helsinki.fi About the recruitment process and recruitment system: recruitment@helsinki.fi  *** The University of Helsinki is among the leading multidisciplinary research universities in the world. In addition to its 11 faculties, the University includes several independent institutes, some of which are jointly operated with other universities. Some 35,000 students are currently pursuing an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree at the University of Helsinki. As part of the Faculty of Science, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Helsinki is the biggest university department of mathematical sciences in Finland. Its multifaceted research has received the highest points in numerous assessments. The Department collaborates actively with other higher education institutions and with several government research institutes both in Finland and abroad.

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. The University Library is looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and adaptable person to join our team providing resource discovery and access support to our collections. This is a key professional post, essential to the successful delivery of strategically important services and support. You will maintain and develop the resource discovery activity of the Library, through effective use of metadata, and ensuring that key systems such as the resource discovery system, digital content system and relevant parts of the library management system are accessible, easy to use and fit for purpose. You will support user access and authentication primarily through OpenAthens. In addition, you will engage proactively in innovation and development in relation to these systems. You should be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and preferably hold a professional qualification in library and information management or related discipline. You should have knowledge of Dewey, MARC21, RDA and related standards and familiarity with library discovery systems. This is currently a hybrid role with part of the working week on campus and part of the week working remotely. Informal enquiries may be made to Maria Follett, Content and Open Research Manager at m.l.follett@ljmu.ac.uk 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. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.