Loughborough University - School of Business and Economics

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an University Assistant postdoctoral 91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science Startdate: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 31.07.2027 Reference no.: 5922 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together! Your personal sphere of influence: The Polz lab is looking for a highly motivated and skilled postdoc for a short-term project (11 months).  Please only apply if you are highly trained in molecular genetics approaches. We offer a stimulating environment with interactions with microbial ecologists, geneticists and evolutionary biologists. You will work in an interdisciplinary project that includes local and international collaborations. The expectation is that you are highly independent and will take leadership in organizing key aspects of the research, including supervision of masters and undergraduate students and communication with collaborators. The lab provides opportunity for further training and career development, including support in design and execution of presentations, paper and grant writing, and leadership skill development. Your future tasks: The goal of the project is to characterize the diversity of predators in the coastal ocean and how they interact with their prey at the molecular level. The aims of the project are to determine varying efficiency and specificity of predatory interactions, and to characterize susceptibility and resistance factors in the prey. The candidate is expected to drive the research project but also to also actively participate in teaching and administration commensurate with the short duration of the project. This is part of your profile: Successful candidates should have a doctoral degree in microbiology and should possess considerable laboratory experience in molecular genetics. A publication record in international peer-reviewed journals documenting these skills is expected. Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) are mandatory. The ability to work in a team is essential. What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (gross salary on full-time basis,14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team. It is that easy to apply: Motivation letter, please specifically address your qualifications CV PhD Degree / Diploma List of references to be contacted Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Martin Polz martin.f.polz@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: 07/18/2026 Post Doc

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. The LJMU Accommodation and Student Living team manages the placement of over 4,000 new students into accommodation every year, working in collaboration with the university’s private partners. The team is also responsible for the delivery of the Student Living strategy, which aims to give all students in accommodation the best possible experience using targeted welfare support, useful and engaging events and by providing valuable information via social media outlets. This post is an ideal opportunity for someone with some experience in student accommodation to develop their management skills and to help LJMU better serve the needs of its diverse student body. You will be part of a small team and will work closely with the Head of Accommodation and Student Living as well as team members responsible for providing welfare support and the delivery of the Student Living programme. LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Informal enquiries can be sent to Ed Naylor, Head of Accommodation and Student Living by email only to e.j.naylor@ljmu.ac.uk (unavailable between 6th and 12th July inclusive) Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 11 August 2026 In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Ref.: 536753 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Psychology (30200) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Psychology (Ref.: 536753) Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Psychology (Ref.: 536753) to commence on August 3, 2026, or as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Developmental/Educational Psychology or other related disciplines. They should have good academic publication record in developmental/educational psychology. They should also have the experiences of overseeing the implementation of a large-scale research project. Knowledge and experience in assessment development are desirable. Applicants should have a high level of writing proficiency in English and demonstrated ability in writing up research findings for both academic and general audiences, and be self-motivated, responsible and able to work independently and within a team. The appointee will work on various projects related to children’s and adolescents’ mathematics and science learning. Duties include literature review, development of assessment materials, liaise with external parties, supervision of research staff and research interns, data processing and analysis, preparation of manuscripts and reports, development of new research initiatives, and other research-related duties as assigned. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., and provide the names of three referees on the online application form. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until July 19, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.