Kyoto Bunkyo University

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 24 months Salary: Full time starting salary (if PhD close to completion) is normally in the range of £34,450 per annum; Full time starting salary (if PhD obtained) is normally in the range of £37,337 per annum Apply by: 03/02/2026 Role Description We welcome applications from a Research Fellow with a strong passion for and experience in biosensing, microfluidics and microbiology. The successful candidate will join our Advanced Sensors team and contribute to the 5-year Leverhulme Research Leadership Award project, Sensing Wastewater for Real-time Public Health. About the Role The postholder’s primary responsibility is to conduct cutting-edge research on a new class of biochemical sensor development for wastewater, especially on the single-cell and single molecule detection, utilising state-of-the-art facilities in the Advanced Sensors Laboratory at Cranfield University. Cranfield University has a proud reputation for its research on the science, engineering and management of water, and we have been driving innovation for over 40 years. You will contribute to the delivery of Cranfield University’s research portfolio in the Advanced Sensors Laboratory for Water-Environment-Health, led by Professor Zhugen Yang. The group’s pioneering work on wastewater sensing, especially on origami-paper microfluidics sensors, has garnered significant national and international recognition, including features in Science and prominent media outlets such as BBC. The origami-paper device is currently featured at the London Science Museum. The project also involved partnership from world-leading institutions, such as Harvard University on droplets technology, and industrial sectors. About You You will hold a doctoral degree (or close to completion) in biosensing, microfluidics, environmental science, microbiology, or a related discipline. You will have demonstrable experience with experimental skillsets, including sensor development, wastewater surveillance, or reverse inference modelling for source tracking. You will bring laboratory expertise in designing experiments, handling advanced instruments, and troubleshooting. Collaboration and mentoring within interdisciplinary teams are also desirable. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. The group has received national and international acclaim, including coverage in Science, BBC News, and The Washington Post, for its research on wastewater monitoring and origami-based paper sensors. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply                                            For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Zhugen Yang, Professor of Biosensing and Environmental Health, on (T): +44 (0) 1234 758310 or (E): zhugen.yang@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5182. Closing date for receipt of applications: 3 February 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration) Salary package: $87,570 - $95,530 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full Time, Fixed term (until 12 March 2027) Position Description and Selection Criteria: Conferral and Prizes Officer Experience of working in a high stakes environment within the Tertiary Education Sector Responsible for the administrative support of students through the student lifecycle Position overview The Division of Student Administration contributes to the University's strategic objective to provide an excellent educational experience for its students through delivery of accessible and supportive administrative functions throughout the student lifecycle. The Division's student related support services include the management of: enrolment and progression;  fee invoicing and cashiering; scholarships; examinations; prizes; graduations; timetabling; general enquiries; student card; transcripts;  student communications and quality advice on ANU student related policy and rules as well as compliance with national and international regulations. For further information please contact Keshav Sreedharan, Manager Examinations, Graduations, Academic Progress & Prizes (EGAPP), T: +61 261 252 527, E: Keshav.Sreedharan@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au   ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT) 

The Role and the Department The Arts and Humanities Faculty Global Opportunities Coordinator role is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a cross-departmental team providing support to the staff and students of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Our Professional Services teams place a strong emphasis on professional development and team members are encouraged and supported to identify and take forward process improvements, specific projects and other initiatives appropriate to their grade. In particular this role, with close supervision from the Deputy Faculty Manager, and via collaboration with the International Office's Global Opportunities team, involves ensuring the best possible experience for students preparing for and engaged on travel abroad as a constituent part of one of the Faculty's degree programmes, or participating on a Durham degree programme as an exchange student. This newly-established role is an excellent development opportunity for an individual with the confidence, resilience and dynamism to support academic colleagues in reinforcing the Faculty's commitment to internationalisation in education, as well as skills required to support students to take full advantage of the opportunities and challenges of residence abroad. On a day-to-day basis, this will include: Providing support, advice and guidance for students preparing for or embarked on their year abroad, and for those exchange students participating in Durham degree programmes With appropriate support, establishing and coordinating a faculty-wide Year Abroad student engagement programme. Coordinating the annual nominations and applications processes for partner Universities and external organisations (e.g. the British Council). As a Department Travel approver, and following appropriate training, assessing and approving students' insurance and risk assessment documentation, escalating higher-risk cases as appropriate. Regularly reviewing the Faculty's student-facing information and communications platforms, including the establishment and maintenance of appropriate social media channels, to ensure that they remain up to date and compliant. In collaboration with academic colleagues, coordinating the monitoring and recording of placement activity to ensure that students can travel abroad safely and in accordance with relevant policy and legislation. Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with key University stakeholders responsible for year abroad provision, as well as external stakeholders in partner institutions. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is committed to professional development, and colleagues are encouraged and supported to identify and take forward independent projects within the scope of their role.