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Applications are invited for a Senior Research Fellow position (0.8FTE) within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. The project will involve the development of an innovative new multiparametric sensor technology to monitor the microbial properties of cattle rumen. The ultimate aim is to design, test and deploy the sensor bolus to measure and reduce methane emissions from cattle. The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science. The candidates must possess detailed knowledge and experience in miniature electrochemical sensor design, fabrication and testing. We are looking for a self-motivated person, able to organise their own research activities effectively, and collaborate successfully across disciplines. The successful candidate will be a good communicator and will be expected to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium and writing research papers. You must also be able to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members. The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities. Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach. ECS holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme. ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. To find out more about working at ECS, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award. It has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees can participate in a childcare vouchers scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. For more information, contact:Prof Hywel Morgan hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk  Working at the University of Southampton: Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

Part-time (0.8 FTE) Fixed term up to 31 December 2028 (with a possible extension), located on the Camperdown Campus at The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning Exciting opportunity to contribute to an external ARC funded research project in Healthy Homes Base Salary Level A $113,634 p.a. - $117,936 p.a., pro-rata + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning (ADP) has a strong record in teaching architecture and architectural science and is recognised as an international leader in research in this field. We are now recruiting a fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Associate in Healthy Homes to support an ARC Discovery Project investigating mould exposure in Australian homes. They will conduct research and scholarly activities under the limited supervision of senior academic staff, and they will assist in the development and management of research activities that investigate how mould prevalence, indoor environmental quality, and occupant health are related across Australian housing types; including coordinating a year-long field monitoring campaign, collecting and analysing sensor and occupant perception data. Reporting to Associate Professor Arianna Brambilla, your key responsibilities will be: coordinating participant recruitment and scheduling for the residential monitoring campaign, including liaising directly with householders across Sydney and Melbourne to organise home visits, sensor installation, and follow-up data collection deploying and maintaining wireless IEQ sensor arrays (temperature, relative humidity, CO₂, TVOC, PM2.5) and collecting biological samples (mould air and surface sampling) across study residences conducting quantitative data analysis across multi-site time-series IEQ datasets, including clustering, regression, and statistical modelling to identify environmental predictors of mould growth preparing scientific publications, conference presentations, and project reports for stakeholder audiences supporting ethics applications, data management protocols, and compliance requirements for human subjects’ research. About you We are seeking an exceptional Postdoctoral Research Associate in Healthy Homes who has: a PhD or near completion in architectural science, building physics, or similar fields. demonstrated research expertise and an emerging profile in the general IEQ domain, with a focus on healthy buildings excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence and sensitivity to engage with members of the public in their homes. The following would also be advantageous: experience with IEQ sensing hardware, data acquisition systems, or IoT sensor deployment experience with mould identification, biological sampling, or indoor air quality assessment a current driver's licence (for field travel between study residences). Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations  Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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. EEO statement  At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.  How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Operations on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email helen.efstathiou@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 19 July 2026 11:59 PM

Reference number: 26297 Term: Ongoing, full-time Remuneration: AUD$137,608 to AUD$163,427 pa (LEVB) (inclusive of AUD$116,280 to AUD$138,097 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading) OR AUD$168,578 to AUD$194,406 pa (LEVC) (inclusive of AUD$142,451 to AUD$164,275 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading) Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available) Open to: Who are we looking for? We are seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Urbanism to join School of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering. The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Urbanism will be strongly engaged in research and teaching regarding the design of cities, towns, and communities, focusing on how their physical structure, infrastructure, and public spaces affect social, economic, and environmental life. The successful candidate will be strongly engaged in School’s Built Environment education program and in leading research on transport, mobility, land use planning and design. The position requires a highly motivated academic with a passion for innovative teaching and delivering research outcomes that substantially address local and global issues of significance, such as addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and responding to climate change and inequality. We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world. About us QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world. The School of Architecture and Built Environment delivers programs, knowledge and technical skills focused on designing, planning, constructing, and managing the built environment sustainably. The School combines complementary disciplinary strengths in architecture and the built environment to education and research in partnership with industry to solve real-world problems. We advance sustainable development, technological innovation and apply human centred and critical perspectives to engage industry, government and communities in design and innovation in the built environment. We research and teach collaboration and stakeholder engagement in professionally based contexts. We also research and teach tools and technologies such as construction and architectural robotics, environmental simulation and assessment, and big data analytics to inform projects and decision making.. What you need to succeed Level B Completion of a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent accreditation or standing. Expertise in teaching and research in one or more of the following areas relevant to urban and regional planning, sustainability and justice will be highly regarded: transport, mobility, land and land use systems, structural planning, environmental design, and/or urban and environmental justice. Membership (or eligibility to become a member) of the Planning Institute of Australia and demonstrated expertise as a practicing Urban or Regional Planner will also be regarded favourably. Experience or the potential to initiate, lead, develop and maintain a successful research program in urban and regional research that extends and complements the research strengths in the School of Architecture and Built Environment. Demonstrated track record in high-quality teaching within the Urban and Regional Planning discipline including an ability to develop scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning and a demonstrated capacity to teach classes in the professionally oriented Urban and Regional Planning Experience, or the potential, to initiate and build networks and productive partnerships with industry, professional associations, government or community groups in research and teaching. Demonstrated ability to embrace and participate in change to improve personal and organisational effectiveness, cooperate and collaborate well with others in a team with diverse backgrounds and expertise including cross-disciplinary collaborations. Evidence of cultural awareness and respectful engagement with First Nations colleagues and communities, including the capacity to respond constructively to feedback and support the integration of guidance into teaching, research, or professional practice will be regarded favourably. Level C Completion of a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent accreditation or standing. Demonstrated expertise and track record in teaching and research in one or more areas relevant to urban and regional planning, sustainability and justice will be highly regarded: transport, mobility, land and land use systems, structural planning, environmental design, and/or urban and environmental justice. Membership (or eligibility to become a member) of the Planning Institute of Australia and demonstrated expertise as a practicing Urban or Regional Planner will be regarded favourably. Effective leadership in the successful development and delivery of research projects. Demonstrated experience initiating, developing and maintaining excellence in research demonstrated by high-quality publications, success in attracting competitive external research funding, and successful supervision of student research projects including PhD completions. Demonstrated track record in high-quality, real-world teaching (including unit and course coordination) including an ability to develop scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning and a demonstrated capacity to teach classes in the professionally oriented Urban and Regional Planning Demonstrated networks and experience in leading the development of impactful partnerships with industry, professional associations, government or community groups in research and teaching. Demonstrated capacity to lead and embrace change to improve personal and organisational effectiveness, cooperate and collaborate well with others in a team with diverse backgrounds and expertise including cross-disciplinary collaborations. Experience in engaging with First Nations colleagues and communities in ways that value Indigenous authority, including responding constructively to feedback and embedding that guidance into teaching, research, or leadership practice will be regarded favourably. Life at QUT We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers: A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.  Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.  Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).  Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.  Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.  Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.  Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme. Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.  Explore more benefits of life at QUT. Belong at QUT  We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.  As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT. We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT. At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment How to Apply Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you. Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below. View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.jati&returnToEvent=jobs.home&jobID=EE2C643C-84D4-3E5B-1269-ECF14DB3CA4A&audienceTypeCode=EXT&UseAudienceTypeLanguage=1&rmuh=F79092F573AF470596BC22D622600268CD4C0906 Applications Close: 02-Aug-2026 at 11.30pm