Lübeck University of Applied Sciences

Join the project shaping the future of inclusive technology At the University of Southampton, our research addresses some of the most pressing challenges of today’s world. Now, funded by EPSRC, we are looking for a talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the RADAR-SIGN-BRIDGE project – an exciting initiative to develop privacy-preserving radar technology for British Sign Language (BSL) recognition and translation. You will be based in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS), working alongside an interdisciplinary team led by Dr. Shelly Vishwakarma (s.vishwakarma@soton.ac.uk), in collaboration with partners at the University of Edinburgh (Centre for Speech Technology Research, CSTR) and University College London (Deafness Cognition and Language Research Centre, DCAL). About the role You will lead the natural language processing and language modelling aspects of the project, focusing on how sensor-derived motion data (from radar) can be transformed into linguistically meaningful BSL representations and translated into written language. Your work will sit at the interface between sensor data, sign language structure, and NLP, enabling end-to-end sign language translation that goes beyond simple gesture recognition. As part of the team, you will: Develop NLP models that map sensor-level representations to BSL-aware language units. Work with radar and annotated sign language datasets. Explore modern sequence modelling approaches (e.g. transformers). Collaborate with linguists and Deaf researchers to ensure linguistic validity. Write academic papers, contribute to open-source dataset releases, and present your work at international conferences About you A PhD* or equivalent qualification/experience in Computer Science, NLP, AI, or a related field. Strong experience in natural language processing or machine learning. Excellent programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks A collaborative mindset and interest in socially impactful research. Experience with sign language data, multimodal learning, or radar sensing is advantageous but not essential. Any prior knowledge of radar or sensing technologies will be considered a bonus. What we can offer you? The University of Southampton is a top university (1% globally), and ECS is one of the top-ranked schools for Electronic Engineering and Computer Science in the UK. You'll also benefit from ECS’s links to the ARM-ECS Research Centre, the MINDS CDT, and the Future Worlds startup accelerator.  As a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN charter, and holder of a silver award, we’re committed to improving equality. We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days, we will help you find a good work-life balance with flexible working hours. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)*, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. Learn more about ECS at: https://talentedu.com/ecs/ We strongly encourage interested candidates to contact Dr. Shelly Vishwakarma (s.vishwakarma@soton.ac.uk) to discuss this role further.

Position Details Full-Time | Fixed Term (18 December 2026) HEO5 | $82,657 - $91,222 Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role As a Graduate Project Officer, you will provide administrative and project support for student, quality enhancement, education, and compliance initiatives. This entry-level role offers exposure to project management and the opportunity to develop professional skills in a supportive environment. You will assist with scheduling, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication, contributing to projects that make a real impact on student outcomes. About You You are a recent graduate with strong organizational and communication skills. You are eager to learn and can manage tasks effectively in a dynamic environment. Your ability to work collaboratively and maintain attention to detail will help you succeed. A commitment to professional development and university values is essential. To learn more about the role and responsibilities, please view the Position Description About the Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) Portfolio The Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement, led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Quality and Enhancement), is responsible for key functions that support the University’s academic standards and student experience. These include Curriculum Services, Student Policy and Integrity Services, Academic Quality, Compliance and Risk and Strategic Projects. Within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) Portfolio, the Strategic Projects team plays a vital role in supporting strategic and operational priorities across student-related and academic services. This work underpins the University’s values and ethos, strengthens our impact and engagement, and supports our vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the home of Australia’s most enterprising graduates. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the below Key Position Capabilities of the position description Effective to well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarise information clearly. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and take direction from senior staff. Familiarity with and/ or a willingness to learn and develop new skills in project support and administration. Demonstrated commitment to professional behaviour and continuous improvement. For more information regarding this position, please contact Michelle Berrigan Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 17 Feb 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

Continuing | Full-Time (WFH opportunities available) Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $100,233 - $110,954 p.a. Location: Bedford Park View Position Description About the Role Under broad direction, the Governance Officer supports the effective operation of the University Council, Academic Senate and their subcommittees, by coordinating meetings, taking minutes, preparing governance documentation and maintaining accurate records and compliance information. The role ensures smooth governance processes through clear communication, efficient logistics and proactive stakeholder support. The role also maintains the University’s policy and delegation’s library, assists policy owners, ensures governance documents remain current and consistent, and contributes to other important governance and policy projects. The role will also handle Freedom of Information enquiries (following training being provided). Key responsibilities include: Supporting the Senior Policy and Projects Officer to ensure the effective operation of the University’s policy framework Maintaining accurate records, registers and compliance information relating to the University’s external entities Supporting committees by preparing paper packs, attending committee meetings, and taking minutes About You This is a terrific opportunity for someone who is interested in learning and enjoys interacting with the decision makers (executive and board) within an organisation and is keen on a clear career path. The role ensures smooth governance processes through clear communication, efficient logistics and proactive stakeholder support, so you will bring high level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to negotiate and liaise with a broad range of stakeholders. In addition, you should also demonstrate: Experience in, and understanding of, governance practices and principles. Proven ability to prepare complex correspondence, papers, briefings, minutes and reports with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Competency in using a range of computer applications, including word-processing, Excel, Teams and Zoom, and accessing information from websites, spreadsheets and database Sound judgement and the ability to prioritise tasks, exercise initiative, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines It is expected that the successful candidate will have completed a degree and have subsequent relevant experience; or possess an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training. Even if you don’t have all the listed experience, we encourage you to apply if you feel this role aligns with your strengths About Governance, Legal and Risk Governance, Legal and Risk provide governance, legal, policy, compliance, insurance and risk management support to the University and its staff. The Governance, Legal and Risk team provides advice on university governance and decision-making processes and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Flinders have policies in place to protect its people, assets, and activities. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment  Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.  Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan   Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy   Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. How to Apply and Information You are required to submit cover letter detailing your suitability as per the position description. For more information regarding this position, please contact Marc Davies Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 24 Feb 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.