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This is an exciting time to join the University of Southampton, a global top-100 university with a reputation for delivering world-class education and research that addresses some of society’s biggest challenges. We are seeking a Research Fellow in Liquid Metal Artificial Enzymes to join the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton. The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary research programme focused on the design, synthesis, and characterisation of liquid metal nanomaterials as catalytic artificial enzymes for biomedical and bioengineering applications. The role will involve developing gallium-based liquid metal nanostructures and catalytic systems, investigating their physicochemical properties, catalytic mechanisms, and interactions with biological environments. The postholder will design and conduct experiments to evaluate catalytic activity, stability, and functionality in biologically relevant conditions. You will contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and the preparation of research publications, while working collaboratively with researchers across materials science, nanotechnology, and bioengineering. The successful candidate will also contribute to mentoring postgraduate researchers, supporting collaborative research projects, and assisting with the preparation of future research funding proposals. About You You will hold a PhD in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or a closely related discipline (or have equivalent professional experience), with a strong background in experimental research. Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: Nanomaterials synthesis and characterisation Liquid metal materials or gallium-based nanomaterials Artificial enzymes or nanozymes Catalysis at biointerfaces or reactive nanomaterials Advanced materials characterisation techniques (e.g., electron microscopy, spectroscopy, surface analysis) You will be motivated to work in a multidisciplinary research environment, collaborating with researchers across engineering, materials science, and biomedical fields. Strong organisational skills, scientific curiosity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively will be essential for success in the role. What We Can Offer You We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Generous annual leave plus 6 University closure days and bank holidays University pension scheme Discounted private healthcare and dental cover Company sick pay Flexible working options Excellent family leave arrangements You will also benefit from access to the University’s excellent research facilities, training and development opportunities, and a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment. Southampton is a dynamic coastal city with excellent transport connections, offering a fantastic place to live, work and collaborate. At the University of Southampton we are committed to creating a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We recruit based on merit and welcome applications from all candidates who share our commitment to building an inclusive environment.

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 3,000 are responsible for a variety of administrative tasks and thus support excellent research and teaching. Are you looking for a meaningful professional position and work that positively impacts society, too? Do you like to organize and coordinate things? We are looking for a/an Philanthropy Operations Officer 100 Rectorate Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. IIIa Reference no.: 5420 The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective. The Position: As Philanthropy Operations Officer you will contribute to the onboarding of donors and sponsors in a significant way and facilitate the successful cultivation of donor, patron and benefactor relationships with the University of Vienna. The core of the role is the operational dimension of fundraising, philanthropy, communications, event management and finance. You will work collaboratively with several colleagues in different areas of the university. Start date 01/07/26 or earlier. It is a fixed-term contract for six months, with the option for permanent employment. Job Duties and Responsibilities: To coordinate and optimize ERP, fundraising, accounting and related systems as super-user, including data integration across donor, payment and expert systems To oversee end-to-end donor and sponsor processes (onboarding, mid- and back-office) and to manage the digital payment architecture for donations To serve as key operational contact for sponsors and donors, ensuring accurate records, high service standards and long-term relationship support To administer and further develop the University of Vienna’s foundations in cooperation with legal advisors, auditors, accountants, banks and supervisory authorities To support grantmaking applications and processes from an operational perspective, including follow-up on related requirements To ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, internal governance standards and data protection requirements (GDPR/DSGVO) To contribute to special projects, meet agreed deadlines and targets, and provide operational support within the team as required Your Profile: Bachelor’s degree in a related field Process-driven, creative and solution-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills Proven experience in identifying, developing and onboarding new sponsorship, partnership and fundraising opportunities, including prospect research Strong relationship management skills with a focus on excellent donor and client experience Solid understanding of basic financial processes and accurate tracking of fundraising activities Confident communicator with advanced writing skills and the ability to persuasively present philanthropic initiatives Technologically savvy, with experience in working with systems, databases and digital tools Excellent English skills; additional languages are a plus What we offer: Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and can also work remotely some of the time. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a dedicated team with a diverse background. Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transpor-tation. Internal further training: We offer you the opportunity to improve your skills on an ongoing basis. Choose from an extensive range of free courses. Fair salary: The basic salary corresponds to the collective agreement for university employees according to § 54 VwGr. IIIa. € 2.759,2 gross on a full-time basis (14 times a year). The actual salary will be determined on the basis of professional experience and qualifications. The gross salary covers all quantitative and qualitative services provided by the employee. Benefits: The University of Vienna also offers you numerous benefits such as a company pen-sion fund, travel allowances, discounted IT (hardware and software), special rates for language courses at the University Language Center, advancement of women, diversity management and specific career advancement, inclusion, paternity month, flexible childcare, vacation care for children, preventive healthcare, vaccination campaigns and fitness offers (special rates for USI sports courses) as well as discounts for employees at various companies. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you, please do get in touch! It’s that easy to apply: With your CV and letter of motivation  Leaving Certificate of the last role you resigned from Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any content questions, please contact: Markus Stadlmann markus.stadlmann@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 03/30/2026 Administration & Organization

Research fellow in dementia research This is an excellent opportunity for a postgraduate candidate with strong research and organisational skills to develop their expertise in dementia research. Applications are invited from enthusiastic early stage researchers to join the research team based at Clinical Neuroscience within the Faculty of Medicine, collaborating closely with NHS clinicians in dementia services. The research focuses on cognitive and neuroimaging changes in preclinical, prodromal and clinical dementia. It will be supervised by Professor Michael Hornberger within Clinical Neuroscience, Psychiatry at the Faculty of Medicine. The role involves assisting Professor Hornberger to develop clinical and research protocols within the dementia research group; interfacing with other services in NHS and University; writing research protocols and submitting these for relevant ethical approvals including NHS studies; and assisting in data collection. In addition, they will coordinate dementia research studies including the conducting of rating scales, taking research consent, and doing cognitive tests. The successful candidate will support Professor Hornberger in the administration of intervention studies, ensuring research meets good clinical practice and regulatory standards. About the University Psychiatry is part of the Faculty of Medicine and is established within one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities and a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group. The University of Southampton is an institution in the top one per cent of world universities and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive Universities (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/). We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities.  The job This is a part time (0.6 FTE) fixed appointment for a period of 1.5 years (i.e. 18 months).  The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline and will have previous experience in working in academic or clinical settings. The candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, the ability to use own initiative, and well developed attention to detail.  Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Michael Hornberger m.hornberger@soton.ac.uk The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.