Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Location Stratford Campus Salary The PhD can start in September 2026 or January 2027. Funding covers tuition fees (approx £5-8k per year) and a stipend set at the ESRC/UKRI rate for London Universities (£22,780 p.a) if studying full time Post Type Full Time Closing Date Friday 05 June 2026 Reference PHD003-26 Fully funded PhD place at ISEY - Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth at UEL “How engagement with complex screen media is reshaping early cognitive development and attention systems” Unfortunately, we cannot accept international applications, unless self-funded, for this PhD. The Project A funded PhD position is available to address a fundamental question in developmental science: when it comes to screen media content, what is good and what is bad? and how is engagement with (complex) screen media impacting children's early socio-cognitive development. Children learn to pay attention in very information rich and potentially noisy settings, partly through the use of screen media devices. Screen media devices can also be used to self-regulate. In particular, the predictability of screen content might be what is driving attention and helping them regulate. Predictability of screen media therefore might be one key differentiator of good vs bad screen media content for young children and infants. Currently, however, we understand very little about children's choices of screen media content within naturalistic home environments and how this impacts their physiology and attention throughout the day. The PhD project aims to move beyond questionnaire and coarse grained quantity-based methods. By addressing the following questions: What features of children's screen media promote learning and self-regulation? E.g., by exploring measures of developmental outcomes, like long and short term learning from screen content based on their perceived complexity. What features of the home environment motivates screen use for regulatory purposes? How the moment to moment engagement (ET/EEG) with screen media affects long term information retention, and how is that modulated by content complexity. We know that screen media is becoming an increasingly prevalent feature of children's early learning environments. By integrating levels of analysis (home recordings, EEG, arousal, eyetracking) the project will provide a mechanistic account of how engagement with (complex) screen media is reshaping early cognitive development and attention systems. The University and ISEY The PhD will be based at The Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth ISEY, at the Stratford Campus of The University of East London. This research institute is led by Prof. Sam Wass, and the PhD will be supervised by Dr Ira Marriott Haresign and Dr Pierre Labendzki. The successful candidate would be working within a wider team of 20 researchers at ISEY, and joining a small team of researchers already working on the project exploring related research questions. This means there is some scope for the PhD candidate to contribute to shaping the project focus and design, including the age of children studied and the specific outcome measures. Knowledge exchange and dissemination will be a key part of this PhD and the successful candidate will be expected to share project findings and associated research with teachers and early years practitioners, as part of the training and development services that ISEY offers. Therefore, this role is especially suitable for someone passionate about bridging the gap between research and practice and translating research for a non-scientific audience. This may involve writing articles for educator-facing publications, attending early years events and running online and face to face training, support will be given in these areas. The applicant Experience The PhD candidate must have a first or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree and preferably a Masters in a discipline relevant to the project. While we expect that this project would suit graduates from a psychology background, we are happy to receive applications from a range of backgrounds that have potential to enhance the project (e.g. computer science, education psychology, media analysis...) Experience working with children is highly desirable. Familiarity with programming and data analysis tools is also preferable as the PhD will involve advanced quantitative data analysis, although support will be given in this area. Successful applicants should have an interest in auditory or visual attention, speech and language processing, arousal, and EEG. Methods The successful candidates will also potentially use our custom-built wearable devices and be willing to analyse multi-streamed timeseries (physiological and behavioural day-long recordings). Familiarity with eye-tracking and EEG is also highly desirable, as is experience with associated data analysis tools. ISEY also has a newly developed virtual reality and motion tracking lab and this project may also consider the use of these methods to address the research questions. Whilst some remote work is possible, the successful candidate will need to be willing to be based at the ISEY lab, in Stratford, London for at least 50% of the time. During data collection periods PhD students may need to be in London every day. Please note that we are drawing all applicants’ attention to the fact that unfortunately, the funding available for this project does not cover the higher tuition fees required for international students. As a result, we are only able to consider applicants who would be classified as UK/home students (including UK nationals and those with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme). If you are an international student, I’m afraid we will be unable to proceed with your application unless you are self-funding. How to apply Applications must be submitted by email to I.Marriott-haresign@uel.ac.uk and P.labedzki@uel.ac.uk by the 5th of June 2026. Interviews are likely to take place in June. Please send your CV along with the names and contact details of two referees who will be contacted directly. At least one of the references must be academic. Please also include a personal statement/cover letter (no more than 1000 words) which demonstrates your motivation and readiness for undertaking a PhD and for this specific PhD project. Funding details and start dates The PhD can start in September 2026 or January 2027. Funding covers tuition fees (approx. £5-8k per year) and a stipend set at the ESRC/UKRI rate for London Universities (£22,780 p.a) if studying full time. Part time study is based on 0.6FTE and the stipend will be adjusted accordingly (£13,668), lasting for up to 5 years.

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Assistant Professor of Teaching Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (Post Ref.: 25/307) The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) is an interdisciplinary and innovative learning hub that encompasses a wide range of areas, including film and television, animation, museums and curating, art history, as well as digital arts and immersive media. We offer broad theoretical study and practical training for students seeking careers in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area's burgeoning creative and cultural industries. The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) currently offers three Undergraduate programmes, BA (Hons) Aminations and Digital Arts, BA (Hons) in Creative Media Industries and BA (Hons) in Visual Studies, and two taught master programmes, MA in Creative and Media Industries (MACMI) and MA in Curating and Art History (MACAH). For more information about the programme, please visit https://www.ln.edu.hk/daci/. DACI is inviting applications for a position of Assistant Professor of Teaching to contribute to teaching in the areas of Digital Animation, VR/ AR, interactive art or Cinematography, to commence in August 2026. The appointee is expected to: (a) teach relevant courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b) supervise postgraduate and/or undergraduate capstone projects; (c) contribute to service and development of the Department; (d) undertake other duties as assigned by the University. The appointee will teach a wide range of subjects, including “VR/ AR Workshop”, “Production Design”, “Interactive Art” or other digital art electives, and thesis supervision. Service for this role includes academic advising and student recruitment. General Requirements Applicants for the position should have a strong PhD degree. Key criteria for shortlisted candidates include: A strong teaching record; Ability to teach and design courses in Digital Animation, VR/ AR, interactive art or Cinematography of BA and MA levels; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for developing meaningful collaborations with students and colleagues in a liberal arts setting. Shortlisted candidates are required to provide information about their research records, evidence of high-quality teaching in relevant subjects and will be requested to provide a sample course syllabus in the relevant field before the interview. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on a renewable contract of two years, which is subject to review and mutual agreement. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicant's consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will start from mid-February 2026 until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements Full-time and continuing HEW 9 $138,102 - $146,374 + 17% Superannuation Why work with us? At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus. Who are we? Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities. As a Manager, Research Grants, you will: Maintain expert knowledge of global funding schemes, monitor sector trends and act as the University’s key liaison with international funding bodies with a key focus on Horizon Europe schemes and US Grants Build trusted long‑term partnerships, provide expert research‑income advice and develop strategies that strengthen the University’s funding position internationally Lead and oversee high‑quality end-to end international grant submissions, ensuring eligibility, compliance and strong grantsmanship to improve success rates Navigate complex stakeholder environments, manage resistance to change and resolve issues with diplomacy and strategic judgement Empower and develop team members through tailored coaching, clear behavioural expectations and values‑driven leadership, ensuring strong governance, accurate research‑income data, effective risk management and a culture of service excellence. To be successful, you’ll have: Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or Extensive experience and management expertise; or Extensive experience and management expertise; or An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training Here's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ciara Boyd, Executive Director, Research Funding Services via Ciara.boyd@deakin.edu.au For a copy of the position description, please see below:  PD- Manager, Research Grants.pdf Applications for this position close on 26 May at 11.55pm. Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.