Khomein University of Medical Sciences

We seek high calibre highly motivated post-doctoral researchers to join our electronic textiles research program. The positions are funded by the EU (European Union) project: SoftIE – Materials for Sustainable Soft Technologies of Interconnected E-textiles, tackling a fundamental challenge; the lack of a robust connection and interconnects. You will be based in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) and be part of an EU project consortia developing new materials and processes to achieve sustainable interconnected e-textile systems. You will work in the Printed Electronics and Materials Laboratory and other facilities. Comprehensive training and support will be provided by experienced users, enabling you to develop the skills necessary for the role. Prior experience with the equipment is not essential. You will be invited to travel to project meetings and dissemination activities across the UK and EU. The role will also involve supporting junior research staff and contributing to the planning and delivery of group outreach activities. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates for whom travel may present challenges. The roles will involve research on the following topics. Novel printed copper ink formulations and other conductive materials. Novel sustainable adhesive materials. E-Textile device manufacturing, focusing on improving durability and reliability.  Design and assembly of E-Textile demonstrators.  To be successful with your application, you will need to demonstrate:  A PhD in an appropriate area related to one or more of the roles described above. Excellent experimental research skills with a strong publication track record in high-quality international journals Excellent communication and organisational skills, and a proven ability to work well within multidisciplinary teams. And a willingness to: Help with the supervision of PhD students. Contribute to commercialisation of these technologies. Contribute to group and project outreach activities. Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, we’re bold, progressive and keen to push the boundaries. We encourage and support our researchers to pursue their research and engage in other activities, such as teaching, public engagement and enterprise, to build a rounded portfolio of accomplishments. Your success is our success, and it is in our interest to foster your development and support you to become the next generation of research leaders in your field.  As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. Athena SWAN silver award recognised, we’re committed to improving equality for women in science and engineering, so we’ll help you find a good work-life balance with flexible or even part-time working hours, with a workload adjusted accordingly. ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. Visit https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere to find out more about working in ECS.  The appointments are for an initial 1-year period with available funding for up to 3 years. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Russel Torah (rnt@ecs.soton.ac.uk) and Dr Jessica Pereira (H.J.Pereira@soton.ac.uk). Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.

Lead strategy and implementation of research data governance across the University Full-time, 2-year fixed term position Competitive SPS A Base Salary + 17% Superannuation About the opportunity Are you a strategic leader with deep expertise in research data governance, policy, and implementation? We are seeking a Research Data Governance Strategist to lead the development and implementation of the University's Research Data Governance (RDG) Program, in alignment with the RDG Charter and its key scope areas. In this role, you will translate strategic direction into practical, implementable governance frameworks, policy uplift, lifecycle models, and assurance mechanisms. You will provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and governance bodies while driving the delivery of priority initiatives, including risk-based controls, lifecycle integration, and capability uplift across the research community. You will play a critical role in advancing the University's Digital Sydney program of work, contributing to the development of modern, secure, and scalable research data capabilities that support innovation, integrity, and world-class research outcomes. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this position offers the opportunity to shape how research data is governed, managed, and enabled across the University. Why join us? work at the intersection of research, policy, risk, and digital capability lead a high-impact program shaping research data governance and integrity collaborate with senior stakeholders across faculties and central functions contribute to sector-leading practices aligned with the University's Digital Sydney transformation About the role lead delivery of research data governance workstreams, operationalising governance frameworks, lifecycle controls, and risk-based approaches to support compliance and research integrity develop and implement governance policies, procedures, standards, and reporting mechanisms, supporting phased delivery of RDG initiatives including policy uplift and lifecycle mapping provide expert advice and guidance to senior stakeholders, governance groups, and the research community on data governance obligations, risk mitigation, and best practice collaborate with RDG program team, research data management, integrity, ICT, privacy, cyber security, risk, library, records, and faculties to embed governance requirements into research systems, platforms, and processes support stakeholder engagement, capability uplift, and adoption activities including training, guidance, and enablement for researchers and HDR candidates contribute to program planning, business case development and implementation, resource planning, and continuous improvement, including engagement with external sector bodies and benchmarking activities About you demonstrated experience in a strategy and leadership role, preferably in higher education, developing and implementing policy, governance frameworks, or research data practices strong understanding of research data governance, lifecycle management, compliance requirements, and regulatory environments demonstrated experience in project management and delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives experience influencing organisational cultural change and driving adoption of new frameworks, policies, or systems proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with researchers and stakeholders at all levels strong strategic and operational planning skills, with the ability to translate strategy into practical outcomes well-developed negotiation, influencing, and conflict resolution skills in complex environments demonstrated experience in risk management, including identifying, analysing, and mitigating organisational risks excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and the ability to think holistically strong communication skills, with the ability to develop clear documentation, reports, and stakeholder-facing materials knowledge of research data reporting requirements, integrity, ethics, and the higher education regulatory landscape postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Work Rights Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. 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We are seeking an outstanding Research Fellow to join an ambitious translational oncology programme focused on improving precision treatment approaches for patients with gastrointestinal cancers. This funded programme brings together laboratory scientists, clinicians, and molecular researchers to develop clinically relevant approaches for understanding therapeutic response and resistance in cancer. The post offers a rare opportunity to contribute to a highly translational initiative operating at the interface of discovery science and patient care. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping experimental strategy, generating clinically relevant biological insights, and supporting the progression of the programme towards future clinical application. This is not a conventional postdoctoral role centred on a predefined set of experiments. It is an opportunity to contribute to the development of an evolving translational research platform with clear real-world relevance. The Role The Research Fellow will contribute to the scientific and translational development of the programme, including: developing and optimising advanced experimental cancer models  leading functional studies examining therapeutic response and resistance  integrating biological and molecular data to support translational interpretation  contributing to clinically relevant reporting and communication of findings  supporting regulatory, governance, and translational preparation activities  helping shape experimental direction in collaboration with clinical and scientific investigators  The role requires a high degree of scientific independence, critical thinking, and translational judgement. What we are looking for We are seeking an individual with strong experimental expertise and an interest in clinically relevant cancer research. Essential: PhD (or equivalent) in cancer biology or a related discipline  Strong background in experimental oncology or cellular/molecular biology  Experience developing or optimising complex biological assays or model systems  Ability to interpret multifaceted biological data critically  Excellent communication and organisational skills  Evidence of scientific writing and publication  Desirable: Experience working with translational or clinically aligned research programmes  Familiarity with cancer therapeutics, resistance biology, or tumour modelling  Experience integrating molecular and functional datasets  Understanding of research governance, ethics, or regulatory frameworks  Experience working within multidisciplinary environments The Environment The successful candidate will join a collaborative multidisciplinary research environment spanning: translational cancer biology  clinical oncology and surgery  molecular profiling and computational analysis  The programme provides access to established infrastructure, high-quality clinical material, and strong translational support across Southampton and partner clinical centres. Why this role is different This position offers the opportunity to work within a genuinely translational programme designed with future clinical application in mind. You will contribute not only to experimental delivery, but also to the development of approaches capable of bridging laboratory discovery and clinical decision-making. The role is particularly suited to candidates interested in: translational cancer research  clinically impactful science  multidisciplinary programme development  future leadership in translational oncology  Career Development The post provides excellent opportunities for career progression and scientific development, including exposure to: translational programme leadership  multidisciplinary clinical–scientific collaboration  clinically aligned research strategy  future grant and fellowship development Informal enquiries For informal discussion of the role, please contact the Innovation for Translation Research Group leads: Professor Zoë Walters (Z.S.Walters@soton.ac.uk) Professor Tim Underwood (T.J.Underwood@soton.ac.uk)