King Saud University

Department: Global Partnerships Location: Joseph Priestley Building Salary: £44,131 to £51,182 per annum Permanent: Post Type Full Time Release Date: 18 March 2026 Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 08 April 2026 Reference: G126001 We have an exciting opportunity to join the Global Partnerships team at Birmingham City University (BCU). This newly established department reflects the strategic importance of international partnership development to the University’s long-term ambitions. Global Partnerships is responsible for identifying, developing and securing sustainable, high-quality international collaborations that expand BCU’s global reach. With a strong emphasis on transnational education (TNE), the team works closely with School Academic Leads to deliver a coordinated, institution-wide approach to international growth. Led by the Director of Global Partnerships, the team drives the expansion and strengthening of global academic partnerships aligned to the University’s strategic priorities. We are seeking an experienced partnership development professional to drive the growth and diversification of BCU’s international portfolio. As Global Partnerships Development Manager, you will identify, develop and scale new international partnerships that grow programme portfolios, increase student enrolment and deliver sustainable income. You will be accountable for partnership income and recruitment targets, leading the development of financially robust, strategically aligned collaborations in priority global markets. You will manage the full partnership lifecycle, from early market scoping and opportunity development through due diligence, negotiation, business case approval and contract, before handover for delivery. Working closely with academic schools, senior leaders and professional services, you will ensure all opportunities align with the Global Partnerships Strategy and institutional priorities. You will bring substantial experience in developing large-scale international academic or commercial partnerships, with a strong track record of delivering income growth through negotiated agreements. You will hold a degree in a relevant field (or bring equivalent professional experience) and have a strong track record of developing significant international commercial or academic partnerships. You will demonstrate proven experience negotiating complex contractual arrangements and delivering against financial targets, alongside the ability to prepare detailed business cases and robust financial models. You will have a strong understanding of international education markets and partnership models, and experience working collaboratively with academic colleagues and senior stakeholders. Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple complex projects effectively within a fast-paced environment. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape and scale BCU’s global footprint, delivering meaningful international growth and long-term strategic value. We offer a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement (40 days including statutory holidays), family‑friendly policies, and state‑of‑the‑art campus facilities. We also operate a hybrid working model (three days on site), allowing staff to balance on‑site engagement with remote working where appropriate. Informal queries regarding this role are very welcome and can be directed to Lucy Stubbs at Lucy.stubbs@bcu.ac.uk. Interviews are planned to take place on the 22nd of April 2026. The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. Further Details: Job Description

The Department of Economics and Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in agricultural economics/applied microeconomics. The position is fixed term for three years with a six-month trial period. The position is part of a new research project “Generational Change for Productive Structural Transformation in Agriculture.” The project is led by Professor Pia Nilsson and is based at the Agricultural Economics group in collaboration with similar projects situated in Sweden at the Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN) and Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO), Jönköping University. The position can start as soon as possible and ideally before May 2026. The project studies how generational change in family-owned agricultural firms affects productivity, firm survival, investment behavior, and technology adoption. The analyses focus on capital and land constraints, ownership transfer mechanisms, inheritance taxes and the timing and form of generational change. This research is based on high-quality administrative register data covering all registered Finnish firms and legal farms. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct econometric analyses using register-based firm-level data, contribute to the design and implementation of empirical research, prepare peer-reviewed journal articles aimed at publication in highly ranked peer reviewed journals. The successful candidate will benefit from a dynamic research environment and collaboration across agricultural and natural resource economics, entrepreneurship and applied industrial economics with ample opportunities for individual and collaborative research, acquisition of external research funds, and supervising MSc and PhD students. We seek candidates who have completed a PhD in economics or agricultural economics, who have solid training in econometrics and applied microeconomics and experience working with administrative firm-level data. The doctoral degree must be granted before the beginning of employment. The work requires independent thinking and problem-solving skills as well as working as a part of a team. The postdoctoral researcher is also expected to develop their own research agenda alongside project-related work and lead publications. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English skills are required. The successful candidate is highly motivated to be present at the Viikki campus and will take an active role in the activities organized by the department and the research group. The position comes with some teaching responsibilities concentrated in the fall semester. This includes teaching parts of an intermediate level course in production economics and parts of a principles course in Agricultural Economics. The overall share of teaching is about 10-15%. What we offer The successful candidate will join an active and internationally oriented research environment within the Agricultural Economics group at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. The research group conducts high-quality research in agricultural and natural resource economics and applied microeconomics. The position offers opportunities for developing an independent research agenda, publishing in leading international journals, and building international networks through collaboration with partner institutions in Finland and Sweden. The postdoctoral researcher will also have opportunities to contribute to the development of new research projects and external funding applications. Terms of employment The salary of the postdoctoral researcher will be based on level 5 of the requirement level chart for teaching and research personnel at the University of Helsinki. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The starting salary is typically around 3600–3800 euros per month depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The appointee is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The workplace of the position is at the Viikki campus in Helsinki. How to apply Please submit your application as a single pdf file in English using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the “Apply now” button. The application should include: A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s research background, methodological skills and research interests relevant for the position. A curriculum vitae including a list of publications. Contact details of two references. Please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Now button.  Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment contract, grant researcher’s contract or visiting researcher’s contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application using the Employee login. The deadline for applications is 10.4.2026 at 23:59 (EET). Further information For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Pia Nilsson, University of Helsinki, pia.nilsson@helsinki.fi For questions related to the recruitment system, please contact HR Services via recruitment@helsinki.fi More information about the research environment: Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-agriculture-and-forestry Viikki Campus https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/campuses/viikki-campus Careers at the University of Helsinki https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers

Surrey Business School is a leading business school with over 140 academic staff members from around the globe, and a highly cohesive and collegial atmosphere. The School is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and holds the Advance HE Athena SWAN bronze award. We inspire positive change in business and society, individuals and organisations, locally and globally by blending the rigour of high-quality impactful research with excellent teaching and the strengths of a technology-led university. We are ranked in the top 10 for business and economics in the United Kingdom by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 by subject. Our results in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 place us 19th overall in the UK, 10th in the UK for research outputs and 16th in the UK for research impact. The School’s strengths are particularly in digital innovation and technological transformation, international business, leadership and organizational psychology, and business analytics. Set in the beautiful countryside of Surrey with the convenience of bustling Guildford on your doorstep and London just 34 minutes away by train, the University of Surrey is an outstanding international University with an enterprising spirit. The School runs a full range of programmes including undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA programmes, PhD programme. The School works closely with a network of business partners and other stakeholders, boasting strong links with many technology-oriented start-ups and established firms in London, and the South-East of England. For further information, please visit the SBS website. We seek to appoint a Lecturer in Digital Marketing Analytics. The successful candidate will demonstrate clear evidence of their capability to teach digital marketing analytics, social media marketing, web analytics, and marketing research across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Industry experience, particularly in marketing-oriented roles with either MNCs or SMEs, is desirable. They will be expected to play an active role in leading and developing taught programmes, characterised by contemporary academic and commercial content that utilises thoughtful pedagogic approaches to learning and the wider student experience. This is a fixed-term, part time appointment at 0.5 FTE (50% full-time equivalent), from August 2026 up to July 2027.  At Surrey, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, in the pursuit of Surrey’s vision to be a leading global University. We work together to create a truly inclusive culture. We place great value on diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Appointments will always be made on merit. Please submit your CV and a cover letter on the university website. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Professor Chanaka Jayawardhena (c.jaywardhena@surrey.ac.uk). Further details Job Description