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1501+ in World University Rankings 2026
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Metropolitan Autonomous University (UAM) was founded in 1974, with the aid of the then-president Luis Echeverria Alvarez. This was one of the establishments implemented after the Tlatelolco massacre in Mexico (1968) and several other movements, all of which called for a national improvement in education and comprehensive education reform. It is spread over four campuses around Mexico City: Azcapotzalco, Cuajimalpa, Iztapalapa and Xochimilco. The fifth is based in Lerma, a conurbated town near Toluca in the state of Mexico. Split into six academic divisions: basic sciences and engineering, biological sciences and health, communications sciences and design, natural sciences and engineering, social sciences and humanities and sciences and arts for design, UAM offers 75 undergraduate and 75 postgraduate programs. As soon as it opened, UAM began offering an undergraduate degree in environmental engineering, making it the first Mexican university to do so. UAM is implicated in a wide range of social enterprise projects, with the aim of supporting and resolving the problems of Mexican society’s most vulnerable. These include stomatology clinics and legal services for those who cannot afford them, a research and training centre in Chiapas, and the Sierra Nevada Project, with the goal of reconfiguring traditional production practices into sustainable operations that can be maintained long-term. On-campus facilities and opportunities include foreign language centres, a library, several bookshops, medical centres and sports grounds. It is highly selective in its admission policy and relies on entrance examinations and past academic records. Between 20-30 per cent of those who apply are accepted to study.

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Australia, Adelaide


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UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

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University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


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Data protection Application deadline: 04/29/2026  Prae Doc

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The basic salary of EUR 3.832,08 (75% employment, 30 hours)

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UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

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University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


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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 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral) increases if we can credit professional experience. The position is currently limited to 1 year with the possibility of subsequent unlimited employment. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: Letter of motivation  Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses taught and a list of talks given)  Description of research interests and research agenda  Doctoral degree Contact details of 2 people who could provide a letter of reference Via our job portal/ Apply now - button If you have any content questions, please contact: Philip Walther philip.walther@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: 05/07/2026 (Senior) Lecturer & Researcher

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EUR 5,014.30 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral)

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