Kyushu Institute of Information Sciences

Ref.: 536779 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering (14500) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff Postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering (Ref: ) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Develop a detailed research plan encompassing data-driven electrolyte screening, molecular dynamics simulations, and experimental validation to bridge the gap between AI predictions and practical battery performance. The optimized electrolyte formulations are expected to satisfy the strict requirements of high energy density, thermal stability, and fast-charging capabilities for the lithium batteries in eVTOL. Supporting various teaching & mentoring activities Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor Requirements A PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related disciplines Preferably with research experience in lithium ion batteries or AI for batteries With strong passion in conducting fundamental and applied research toward impactful applications Fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications for research and teaching; clear and concise writing skills Good time management with a strong sense of responsibility and research ethics Mature, self-motivated, confident and able to work under pressure What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 3-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until July 22, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Within the Science, Engineering and Technology Group of KU Leuven, the Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a professorship in Mechanical Engineering. We are seeking internationally oriented candidates with an excellent research track record and strong teaching competence in numerical modelling, plasma physics, nuclear fusion, and nuclear technology. We further expect teaching competences in underlying scientific disciplines such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Junior profiles will be appointed as tenure track assistant professor, with an evaluation after 5 years. Senior candidates may be appointed at the level of associate professor, professor, or full professor, depending on their qualifications and academic experience. As a member of the senior academic staff of the Science, Engineering & Technology Group of KU Leuven's Arenberg Campus, you will be affiliated with both the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering Science. Unit website Research The candidate aims to develop and apply new insights into nuclear fusion technology with a focus on advancing 2D and 3D simulation methodologies for plasma transport, heat transfer and particle exhaust in the reactor, potentially including interactions with the broader system, and other relevant mechanisms for future fusion power plants. Combining these advanced simulation techniques with design optimisation, control, data-assimilation, uncertainty quantification, and multi-fidelity approaches is encouraged. The candidate is expected to collaborate with international fusion initiatives, considering various concepts such as tokamaks, stellarators, and inertial confinement. In addition, the candidate takes a leading role in further developing the SOLPS-ITER community code (formerly B2/EIRENE), for which KU Leuven is a core developer. The candidate will be based in Leuven at campus Arenberg in the current fusion team that has strong existing ties and collaborations with major international fusion initiatives. The candidate is expected to pursue excellence, build national and international collaborations and publish at the highest scientific level in your field. By securing competitive funding for fundamental and/or applied research, the candidate should be able to establish a research group in close collaboration with stakeholders in the wider region and supervise PhD candidates at an international level. Teaching The candidate is expected to take on a teaching role in programmes such as BSc in Engineering Science, MSc in Mechanical Engineering, MSc in Engineering: Energy, or the Belgian Nuclear higher Education Network. The candidate should be able to teach courses in disciplines such as fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and computational fluid dynamics, in addition to more advanced topics. The candidate will build a research team (PhD researchers, postdoctoral fellows) that can support teaching within these disciplines. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to conduct cutting-edge research that enables the definition and supervision of related BSc/MSc student projects and research topics in energy or nuclear engineering. You will develop your teaching in line with KU Leuven’s vision on activating and researched-based education, making full use of the professional development opportunities offered by the faculty and the university. Initially, your teaching duties will focus on a limited number of courses within the aforementioned Master's programmes. Over the course of your career, the scope of your educational activities may gradually expand, while always maintaining a balanced distribution of time between research and teaching. Service You are prepared to undertake scientific, societal and internal service activities. You actively seek regional, national, and international opportunities for collaboration with organisations, industry partners and other stakeholders beyond the university. You represent the Science, Engineering & Technology Group of KU Leuven, as well as your department, faculty and research group in external activities and serve as a primary point of contact between the university and its regional partners. You also engage actively in outreach initiatives, including science communication, lifelong learning, and societal debates. Requirements You hold a PhD in Engineering or Science with a focus on numerical simulation of fluid and plasma flows, or nuclear fusion devices. You have a strong research profile, demonstrated by publications in leading international journals. International experience is a significant asset. You present a research plan that articulates a strong vision for future nuclear fusion research within the broader scope of this position. You also have a clear vision of how your activities will enhance KU Leuven's regional, national and international recognition, including concrete plans for collaboration with relevant partners both within and beyond the university. You have demonstrable qualifications in academic education, and a well-defined personal vision on academic teaching and educational organisation. Teaching experience is considered an asset. You possess strong organisational skills, a collaborative mindset and leadership capacities suited to a university environment. A good command of English is required, and KU Leuven provides training in academic English. The official administrative language at KU Leuven is Dutch. If you do not speak Dutch (or not sufficient) at the start of your appointment, KU Leuven will offer language training to enable you to participate effectively in meetings. Before teaching courses in Dutch, you will have the opportunity to acquire the necessary level of proficiency. Offer We offer a full-time position in a multidisciplinary and intellectually stimulating environment. KU Leuven is a research-intensive, internationally oriented university engaged in both fundamental and applied scientific research. The university has a strong inter- and multi-disciplinarily focus and strives for international excellence. In this context, we collaborate actively with research partners in Belgium and abroad and provide our students with an academic education grounded in high-quality scientific research. All duties associated to this position are primarily based at KU Leuven's Arenberg Campus, and require an active on-site presence. Depending on your record and qualifications, you will be appointed or tenured in one of the ranks of the senior academic staff: assistant professor, associate professor, professor or full professor. In principle, junior researchers are appointed as tenure-track assistant professors for a period of 5 years; after this period and following a positive evaluation, they are permanently appointed (or tenured) as associate professors. The position starts on September 1, 2027. Call Research professorships (BOFZAP) Procedure application and selection Interested? Before you start your application, please read the full description of the procedure and important information about attachments and templates under 'Call for Research Professorships (BOFZAP)' and 'Procedure application and selection’ under 'More information'. More information on the content of the job can be obtained from the academic contact person Prof. dr. Johan Meyers, mail: johan.meyers@kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. ir. Herman Bruyninckx, mail: herman.bruyninckx@kuleuven.be. More information on the guidelines, regulations and application file is available from Ms. Kristin Vermeylen (kristin.vermeylen@kuleuven.be) or Ms. Martine van Nierop (martine.vannierop@kuleuven.be , tel. +32 16 32 76 98). You can apply for this job no later than September 01, 2026 via the online application tool KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, employment disability, health, or socioeconomic status. For questions about accessibility or support offered, we are happy to assist you at this email address. Do you have a question about the online application system? Please consult our FAQ or email us at apply@kuleuven.be

Based in College of Engineering, Information and Technology at the Adelaide CBD Campus  Part-time (0.8FTE), 24-month fixed term contract  Salary Range: $103,962 - $111,384 per annum (pro-rata) (plus 17% superannuation)  At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.  Work that matters This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative, interdisciplinary research focused on generating trustworthy evidence and high-quality recommendations that inform policy, practice, and decision-making. Our team is undertaking research at the forefront of renewable energy transitions, exploring how emerging technologies, urban environments and climate challenges intersect to shape the future of sustainable energy systems. Through innovative modelling, data analysis and interdisciplinary approaches, our work investigates pathways to improve the resilience, efficiency and long-term sustainability of solar energy deployment. In this role, you will contribute to research examining the economic, environmental and technical performance of solar photovoltaic and other renewable-energy technologies across diverse urban contexts. You will apply advanced modelling approaches, including integrated assessment modelling, material-flow analysis and life-cycle assessment, while developing robust and reproducible workflows using large and complex datasets. This opportunity is ideal for an emerging researcher with strong quantitative skills, a passion for addressing climate and energy challenges, and an interest in applying interdisciplinary methods to deliver meaningful insights that support resilient and sustainable energy futures.  The team  This role will report to Associate Professor Dr Ruidong Chang and sit within the School of Civil Engineering and Construction, in the College of Engineering and Information Technology. This role will have several stakeholder relationships, including the wider research team, internal and external stakeholders both nationally and internationally, as well as academic and professional staff across the University. Visit the AU website to learn more about the College of Engineering and Information Technology  Our people    Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.  We are a dynamic and collaborative team working on nationally and internationally significant projects that address complex and impactful health questions.  Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.  Experience   To join our community and thrive in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:   A PhD in environmental economics, energy economics, resource economics, human geography, industrial ecology, or other related fields.  The ability to evaluate the economic performance of solar photovoltaic and other renewable-energy technologies across alternative urban deployment pathways.  Experience analysing urban solar PV deployment in relation to critical-material demand, technology choice and end-of-life management.   Experience in integrated assessment modelling, material-flow analysis, life-cycle assessment or related methods.  Experience investigating the relationships between climate and weather hazards, the vulnerability of solar-energy infrastructure and wider energy-system reliability. The ability to assess how extreme events and longer-term climatic changes affect solar electricity generation, infrastructure reliability, power disruptions and energy demand.  Advanced quantitative programming and data-analysis skills, preferably in Python, together with the ability to develop transparent, robust and reproducible modelling workflows.  Experience working with large and heterogeneous datasets, which may include climate projections, electricity-infrastructure records, solar-resource data, energy-demand data, urban geospatial data, economic input–output tables, and technology or material databases.  Our commitment to inclusion and diversity   We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.    Launch your future with Adelaide University now   Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:   your current CV   a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role   The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.   Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 16 August 2026.  Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised.  The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.   For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493219): Amra Delibasic  Talent Acquisition Adviser – Talent Acquisition  People and Culture  +61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au