Kathmandu University

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 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/an University Assitant (praedoc) - Completion Contract 50 Faculty of Life Sciences Startdate: 01.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: permanent Reference no.: 4967 Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your personal sphere of influence: The Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution (https://vds-ecology-evolution.univie.ac.at/) provides a cutting-edge scientific training for doctoral candidates in all fields of Ecology and Evolution studies. It aims at attracting excellent students from all over the world and guides them towards research at the forefront of Ecology and Evolution studies in a vibrant and dynamic community in the heart of Europe. The Doctoral School offers an up to 4-months Completion Contract for fellows of the DocSchool who have held a position as University Assistant (praedoc) or a PhD position at the University of Vienna before. This Completion Contract aims to support a highly qualified fellow in the final phase of his:her doctoral studies. The recipient will be employed as University Assistants (praedoc). Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: Your main task is to complete and to submit your dissertation. You meet and consult with your supervisor(s) on a regular basis in order to priorities your tasks and get the necessary support to complete your dissertation successfully in time. You actively seek support (workshops, training, coaching etc.) if necessary. This is part of your personality: General expectations: Above-average MA or equivalent in a field of study relevant for the respective position. Excellent academic and study record (e.g. FÖP within one year, annual submission of progress reports; outstanding publication record etc.). High level of motivation and commitment to succesfully complete your doctoral studies within the anticipated time frame. Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level) Collaborative, team-minded and pro-active attitude. High level of written and oral communication skills. Experience with the structures of the University of Vienna. Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the respective field 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 everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! Depending on the progress of the dissertation, the contract duration may range from two to a maximum of four months. The exact duration will be communicated to the applicant(s) after successful completion of the selection process. An extension of the contract is not possible. It is that easy to apply: Please visit our website https://vds-ecology-evolution.univie.ac.at/phd-programme/vdsee-completion-grants/ to apply and to find detailed information on requirements and application documents. Applications must be submitted via the VDSEE website. If you have any questions please contact: Antonia Vogel (antonia.vogel@univie.ac.at) If you have any questions, please contact: Hanna Schneeweiss hanna.schneeweiss@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: 01/23/2026 Prae Doc https://vds-ecology-evolution.univie.ac.at/phd-programme/vdsee-completion-grants/

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The University of Surrey is looking for a talented Communications Coordinator to creatively share inspiring news and need-to-know information with our internal audiences. You’ll be a strong, engaging writer, who has a natural ability to build great working relationships, alongside top-class organisational skills to manage our active internal communications channels. As part of a fast-paced Internal Communications team, you’ll have the chance to explore new opportunities for channels and content, work closely with staff to communicate the news that matters to them, and manage communications for projects including our annual Vice-Chancellor Awards, wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion. You’ll be working with a wide range of University stakeholders at different levels of the organisation, so you will need to be comfortable with talking to senior colleagues and using your knowledge and integrity to encourage communications best practice. This role would suit someone who has experience in storytelling, understands how to share information to engage, inspire and influence people and is looking to progress into a role with increased responsibility. You’ll be joining at an exciting time – as we help to deliver a new University strategy designed to build on our proud track record of producing students and research which enriches lives. This role will contribute to the strategic objective that aims to build a strong Surrey community and helps staff and students feel a sense of pride and belonging to the University. The team you’ll be a part of works across the University and leads on staff and student communications, strategic communications, media relations, social media, public affairs, public engagement, and internal and external events. Its focus is on engaging and informing our staff and student communities, raising the profile of the institution, supporting and protecting its reputation, and managing crises and issues as they arise. We offer a generous pension, relocation assistance, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family-friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. Further details Job Description

About us ​​King’s Centre for International Education and Languages a new, cross-cutting Centre designed to widen the educational reach of King’s. It brings together three existing areas: King’s Foundations, Summer Programmes, and King’s Language Centre. This brings together international pathway provision, pre sessional programmes, pre-UG summer courses, UG summer modules, UG language modules, bespoke language programmes for the community and our partners and academic skills provision for all King’s students. ​Each of these areas are well established, respected and recognised within and beyond the King’s community. The Centre is focused on enabling collaboration between the three departments to further advance our work in promoting educational excellence and supporting and enhancing the student experience. The Centre has expertise in International Education and makes a significant contribution to the rich and diverse make-up of the King’s student body. About the role The Learning Technology Officer will support the implementation of Digital Education initiatives at the Centre for International Education and Languages (CIEL), which includes King’s Language Centre, King’s Foundations, and King’s Summer. CIEL comprises around 250 academic and professional services staff and teaches over 12,000 students each year. This role provides practical, hands-on support for the use of digital learning technologies across the Centre. The postholder will assist with the setup and design of KEATS (Moodle VLE), contribute to the creation and maintenance of digital learning materials, and support staff and students in the effective use of digital tools such as Turnitin and Kaltura. They will also contribute to training delivery, process improvement, and the evaluation of digital education practices. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking digital learning environment that enhances both student and staff experiences through consistent, accessible, and engaging use of technology. This is a full time, and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:  Essential criteria Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Strong technical skills and experience providing DE support in an education context. Strong knowledge of current and emerging digital education tools and technologies. Experience managing and supporting Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and learning technologies. Expertise in developing training materials and conducting Digital Education workshops. Excellent task management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive teaching practices. Desirable criteria Certified membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., CMALT). Experience of working in higher education contexts. Working knowledge of video editing software and other media tools. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearances. Grade and Salary: £38,482 – £43,249 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 131505 Close Date: 19-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Mr Chris Green Contact Details: Christopher.g.green@kcl.ac.uk