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Applications are invited for a post-doctoral Research Fellow position within the Astronautics Group, in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The post will work on a collaborative project involving industry and academia, funded substantially by the UK Space Agency. This is part of the UK Space Agency National Space Innovation Programme just announced by UKSA. The overall project is to develop a dual mode chemical-electric space propulsion system, using water as the propellant. Through electrolysis of water oxygen and hydrogen are produced, which can both be burnt in a chemical thruster, but also used as a propellant within a Hall Effect ion thruster. The project involves companies Protolaunch (chemical thruster) and Naicker Scientific (electrolyser), with University of Southampton working on the development of a Hall thruster operating on oxygen. Specifically the Research Fellow position will involve the design, manufacture and testing of a Hall ion thruster operating on oxygen. This will be based upon our World leading expertise in the development of Hall thruster technology specifically operating on alternative propellants, as described in other publications (doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2023.07.047, and 10.1016/j.actaastro.2023.01.033). The research will make use of our identified methods to adjust Hall thruster designs for operation with alternative propellants, that we have applied to Hall thrusters operating on magnesium to nitrogen.  You will join a team of eight researchers working on different aspects of space propulsion, as part of our team working in the David Fearn Electric Propulsion Lab at the University of Southampton. It will be expected that the researcher actively engages with industry involved, and with the research team, with opportunities to travel to conferences during the project duration. It is desirable that the person has experience in designing and testing ion thruster technology, or a demonstrated aptitude for learning new fields of research. The person should have a PhD, or equivalent qualifications and experience, in aerospace engineering, experimental beam physics, or other ion beam uses. It is desirable that the person has experience of operating large vacuum chamber facilities, and a strong aptitude towards experimental testing. Additionally, a strong track record of high-quality journal publications is an advantage. If you have any questions please contact Dr Charlie Ryan, c.n.ryan@soton.ac.uk. At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality. The University recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance. Due consideration will also be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. Both the University of Southampton and Chemistry are proud to hold Athena Swan Silver Awards.

Are you passionate about application development and driven to deliver high-quality and innovative solutions? If so, we’d love to hear from you We are seeking a skilled and motivated technical professional to join our support team as a Digital Systems Support Specialist*. This role provides support to both the National Institute for Health Research Coordinating Centre (NIHRCC) and the wider School of Healthcare, Enterprise and Innovation (HEI). Who are we? HEI is home to research focused businesses tackling major issues in healthcare and hosts part of the NIHRCC. The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. This role sits within the Digital Services application support team who are responsible for the digital services that underpin the work of NIHRCC and also offer support to the School. Further information can be found at: https://www.nihr.ac.uk. You are encouraged to review our operational priorities and watch this introductory video. What will you be doing? You’ll play a key role in supporting our digital operation resources, in particular our research grant application system used by the NIHRCC. You will provide first-line customer and technical support to internal and external users, maintain and test application functionality and contribute to continuous improvement. Playing a key part in our Service Delivery team, ensuring our digital platforms run smoothly and meet user needs. Key responsibilities include: Collaborate with our users and third-party suppliers to design & document solutions to facilitate the provision of research grant activities. This will involve analysis, testing, configuration, and maintenance of applications in support of these research activities.  Provide frontline support, managing incidents to resolution or referral whilst keeping detailed logs of incidents in our support systems. Working with colleagues to deliver innovative solutions that support our research goals. Ensure our services are user-focused, reliable, and aligned with evolving research needs. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a professional who consistently strives for excellence, embraces new challenges and demonstrates a customer-focused approach to service delivery. The successful candidate will be able to manage their own workload under pressure and be able to adapt to evolving processes and priorities. It may also be advantageous if you have experience of using the following techniques / tools:  Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel etc)  Full product lifecycle development  Workflow driven development  Software testing disciplines and practices Third Party engagement / management  Why join us? We understand that our people are our most valuable asset, to look after them we offer: A generous benefits package (see full details here) A culture of wellbeing and support - we’ve proudly been signatories of, and working, to the 6 standards of Mental Health at work commitment since 2019. Hybrid working, although this role is predominantly office based A commitment to personal development, with opportunities for growth. To learn more about working in our teams visit our website, or check out the video below: Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early application is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Applications are invited for:- School of Biomedical Sciences Senior Lecturer(s) (Ref:2600000K)(Closing date: February 8, 2026) The School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS) of the CUHK Faculty of Medicine is committed to nurturing health professionals and the next generation of biomedical scientists to excel in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and health services. Further information about the School and its undergraduate programmes is available at: https://www3.sbs.cuhk.edu.hk/en/. We are seeking passionate and highly motivated individuals to join our innovative and energetic teaching team as Senior Lecturers in the Division of Education, School of Biomedical Sciences. Our Division has a strong track record in leading cutting edge teaching initiatives and pedagogical research. Applicants should have formal training or teaching experience in at least one of the following areas: biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, histology, or anatomy (including gross anatomy or neuroanatomy). For anatomy focused candidates, experience in teaching human dissection is essential. Applicants should also hold a PhD in biomedical sciences or a related discipline and possess at least eight years of post-doctoral teaching experience in the higher education sector. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, an ability to contribute to curriculum development, and a proven record of effective engagement with students. S/he is expected to: demonstrate a proven track record of teaching excellence and education leadership; understand the landscape and challenges of higher education; have experience in programme management, curriculum and course design; show commitment to leading and participating in educational and professional development activities; strive for excellence in educating future health professionals; and be a strong team player with excellent communication skills. The appointee will work closely with the team on curriculum review, lead educational and pedagogical initiatives, and contribute to sharing good teaching practices and provide staff training. S/he will also be engaged in teaching undergraduate preclinical and biomedical sciences courses, student mentoring, course coordination, and other teaching-related administrative duties. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. Application Procedure The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.