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Lead a diverse, connected and highly capable set of clinical health disciplines Become a key member of the Dean’s Head of School Leadership team 5-year fixed-term appointment, based at AUT's South Campus in Manukau As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially driven university, with equity and excellence at the heart of our purpose and actions. We offer a stimulating teaching and research environment, characterised by strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 26,000 students and over 4,000 staff, primarily based at our three Auckland campuses.   AUT's School of Acute and Primary Health The School of Acute and Primary Health is a leader in health education in Aotearoa New Zealand, delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in oral health, paramedicine, midwifery and perioperative practice. These disciplines span the acute and primary care continuum, preparing graduates to work across diverse healthcare settings, from acute and emergency response, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care to contributions in community-based and preventative healthcare services. The school’s unique combination of programmes reflects its commitment to integrated, person-centred healthcare that is responsive to both immediate and long-term needs. The school is part of our dynamic Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences. Please review the extensive candidate information handbook available for this role (includes details on the school, faculty, AUT, position description and more).  The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi  We are seeking interest from experienced academic health leaders (not only from disciplines within those of the school). Join us and make real impact as the Head of School, Acute and Primary Health! As a key member of an empowered Dean's Head of School Leadership Team, this role contributes significantly to the faculty’s direction and provides exceptional academic, administrative, and people management to more than 70 school staff. The school has around 1600 students. Key focus areas of this role include:  Contribute to the collaborative leadership of the faculty through: Faculty-wide strategic and financial planning Undertaking cross-school initiatives Championing equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments Ensuring the effective delivery of faculty-wide goals Lead and manage the school, ensuring operational and academic excellence within a cohesive, collaborative environment for staff and students. Strengthen academic performance by lifting research capability across clinical and industry focused teams. Drive and uplift research growth, including external funding and supporting staff to develop grant winning capability. Lead cohesive interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together expertise from the School with other Faculty health professions. Continue to develop the existing academic programmes that meet industry standards and student needs. Proactively cultivate strong partnerships with external stakeholders to amplify the school's national and international presence and influence. Drive enrolments growth of international and postgraduate students. Foster staff professional development and uplift of leadership capabilities About you | Ko wai koe You will be recognised as a positive, encouraging and culturally capable leader who champions inclusivity and diversity, and is committed to creativity and innovation. Your ability to listen, connect, collaborate, communicate, and influence will be critical, as will be a strong respect for others. A resolute, robust and positive attitude is essential.  We welcome applications senior academic leaders of health with staff management experience. The key selection criteria being sought: Proven academic excellence within health disciplines and a record of academic achievement suitable for appointment as a professor (preferably) or associate professor. Previous experience line-managing academics. Please indicate the size/scale of staff led, as well as other key leadership contributions you may have made (such as, for example, running a research centre or high-level innovative pedagogy and curriculum development etc). Evidence of successful cross-disciplinary leadership and contributions.  Successful track record securing grant funding and external research income. Demonstrated ability developing significant connections and partnerships with key stakeholders including government, industry, business and community. A champion for equity, diversity and inclusion. A brief summary of your interest and experience embracing innovation. Applicants are welcome to add further comments they may feel are relevant. A relevant PhD/doctorate is mandatory. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono   Along with your full academic CV (including a complete list of publications and grant acquisitions) - please ensure to submit a) a cover letter which explains why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) a statement addressing how you feel you meet some, or all, of the criteria listed above. Further Information:  Start Date: The successful candidate would ideally join AUT in mid-2026 (to be agreed).  Term: The successful candidate will secure a 5-year fixed-term to the role of Head of School (with potential for further extension). Please note, this position does not include an additional substantive permanent academic appointment.  Salary: Aligned with the appropriate step in AUT's academic pay scales (Professor range: NZD $162,608 - $209,052; Associate Professor NZD $148,548 - $171,983). An additional annual allowance is also paid for Head of School responsibilities.  Contact for enquiries: Mike Wood, AUT Executive Recruitment Partner - mike.wood@aut.ac.nz. Please note: AUT is closed for summer operations until 7 January and enquiries will not be monitored over this time, but will be replied to upon our return. Please note: The actual formal title of the position is: Head of School – Acute and Primary Health Advertising closes:  Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11.55pm Reference: 94373 At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.

About Us We are seeking a skilled Analyst within the Drug Control Centre (DCC), King’s Forensics in the Department of Analytical, Environmental & Forensic Sciences. The post holder will have experience in Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and have some laboratory experience preferably working with biological samples. The DCC is the only World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory in the UK and played a key role as the testing laboratory for the London 2012 Olympics, Glasgow 2022 Commonwealth Games and 2024 UK Athletics Diamond League events. The DCC is also accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) as a testing laboratory, in accordance with ISO 17025. You will be a highly motivated individual who can work within a team and under the supervision of the Lead Analyst (GC-Technologies), the postholder will analyse biological samples in accordance with the WADA International Standard for Laboratories. Full training will be provided for the new member of staff are required to carry out a range of activities using standard laboratory operating procedures and working to always comply with the principals of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). The post holder will be organised, have good attention to detail and proficient in routine laboratory skills. They will be able to work alone as well as in a team. This post is entirely based on campus.  About The Role The post holder is a member of the DCC Analyst family, King’s Forensics, providing high quality analytical support for sports testing within a highly controlled environment based in the Department of Analytical, Environmental & Forensic Science, King’s College London. The post holder will carry out recognised analytical skills in a range of analytical methods predominantly using GC-MS, where the primary focus will be working in a team that operates a routine analytical service. There will be a need for liaison with staff members across the laboratory. You will perform sophisticated routine analysis in compliance with ISO17025 and WADA International Standards for Laboratories (ISL) using established standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the analysis of biological samples. Being a team player, you will help ensure the smooth running of the GC-Team taking shared responsibility for the efficient use of resources and demonstrating stock control of items used and GLP.  As a core part of your role, you will demonstrate efficiency in your daily tasks booking samples in and performing sample preparation to assist the GC-Team and developing wider skills as you gain experience. Full training will be given. You will also be expected to carry out routine maintenance of GC instruments as appropriate as well as the calibration of pipettes under the direction of the Lead Analyst. Attention to detail is required as you will maintain a training record in accordance with the requirements of UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. A willingness to help is key in our busy, evolving laboratory environment. There will be times when you will need to be responsive to changing priorities to help maximise the efficiency of the analytical laboratory output. Working within the GC-team you will be assigned tasks by the Lead Analyst and be expected to be flexible in anticipating and responding to shifting demands of a world-renowned anti-doping laboratory. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.  This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract and be based entirely on campus. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Degree level experience in analytical science developed through considerable knowledge and skills gained through work within a similar post Have a range of analytical or practical skills in related to GC-MS and a well- developed working knowledge of GC-MS analytical practices, procedures and basic maintenance. Knowledge of the use of certified reference materials A good understanding of a quality assurance framework as it applies to an analytical laboratory Good computer skills including Microsoft Office packages and Strong communication skills – orally and in writing Demonstrable knowledge of mass spectrometry Strong planning & organisational skills – a systematic and precise approach, managing competing priorities, accurately recording information A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn new techniques Desirable criteria Previous experience of working in an analytical anti-doping setting Experience of relevant modern tandem GC-MS/MS instrumentation and sample preparation procedures Experience of working in an accredited laboratory Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held in January/February 2026. Grade and Salary: £34,713 - £38,127 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134367 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Jayla Mehmet Contact Details: Jayla.mehmet@kcl.ac.uk

Full-time, 1-Year Fixed Term Contract with possibility to extend for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in RNA Epigenetics Academic Salary Level A $86,584-116,679 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas. We are currently seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in RNA Epigenetics who can apply and refine their expertise in research methodologies, design and delivery to contribute to the university's standing as a national leader in the discipline. Working in the team led by Dr Justin Wong, the primary purpose of this role is to elucidate novel functions of RNA modifications in physiology and cancer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to dissect the hitherto unknown role of RNA methylation in altering gene expression and alternative splicing that cause diverse human cancers. They engage in research either independently or as part of a research team. Your key responsibilities will be to: Conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on publication, conference presentations, and securing research funding bring and maintain a research profile including (as appropriate) publication of book chapters/ peer-reviewed journal articles, producing conference/ seminar papers either independently or as part of a team (within the University or externally) develop research collaborations and engage in translational research that result in knowledge or technology transfer leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice, or enhancement to industry, the profession or community contributes significantly to successful applications for competitive research grants and/ or funding to deliver research impact maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and output provide training, informal mentoring, and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate attends and contributes to School/Faculty/Portfolio meetings contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda contribute expertise and knowledge through communication with industry, forums of public debate, organisation of public events, seminars, and conferences contributes to the strategic direction of the Faculty/ School develops productive relationships, collaborations and partnerships with external parties (including research partners, government bodies and industry) which will ultimately contribute to improved outcomes for the profession, industry and/or community undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you You are required to have: a PhD in a relevant field (Molecular and Cellular Biology, Epigenetics, RNA Biology) a developing research profile evidenced by original, high-quality and independent research publications in this field and / or related fields of practice extensive experience in animal cell culture, molecular cloning (e.g. Gibson, Goldengate), CRISPR-mediated gene editing (particularly to edit RNA), lentivirus handling, fluourescent cell imaging, flow cytometry,in vivo mice experiments, next generation sequencing demonstrated ability to work autonomously, evaluate the literature, design and direct experiments to completion excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and reliable scientific records well-developed verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills Other desirable criteria familiarity with Nanopore direct sequencing, single cell and spatial transcriptomics knowledge in bioinformatics (e.g. R programming and Bioconductor packages) Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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. 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. If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, 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 support filling out this application, please contact Jenny Seo, Recruitment Operations, by email to jenny.seo@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 Monday 19 January 2026 11:59 PM