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POST TITLE Professors, Senior Lecturers & Lecturers in Sports Studies POST DETAILS Full-time, Fixed-term THE POST Stirling College, Chengdu University is looking for Professors, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in Sports Studies to deliver modules on its BA (Hons) Sports Studies programme, with the possibility of contributing to postgraduate teaching within the MSc Sport Management programme where appropriate.   The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in contextualising University of Stirling modules for delivery in China, selecting and developing appropriate learning materials and activities that reflect the contemporary sports environment in China and incorporating these into the programme, and in some instances developing material for completely new modules.   The BA (Hons) Sports Studies award covers a range of areas in which students will develop a multi-disciplinary social science-oriented understanding of sports, including:   The Sociology of Sport Management and Marketing of Sports Sports History & Development Psychology of Sport and Exercise Physical Activity and Health Sports Policy and Governance Coaching Sport Sports and the Media Research Methods in Sports Studies   In addition to undergraduate teaching, staff may also have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of postgraduate modules on the MSc Sport Management programme. Postgraduate teaching may include areas such as sport management, sport policy and governance, sport analytics, sport marketing, sport development, and applied research methods.   THE JOINT INSTITUTE We are a Transnational Education (TNE) partnership between the University of Stirling and Chengdu University founded in 2021, following approval by the Chinese Ministry of Education. With a supportive and collegial culture and continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities for our staff, we apply the rigorous academic standards of the University of Stirling’s, and the quality of student experience is at the heart of everything we do.   Stirling College is a thriving TNE institution, offering three undergraduate programmes, namely, BSc (Hons) Data Science, BA (Hons) Digital Media, and BA (Hons) Sports Studies, as well as postgraduate programmes including the MSc Big Data and MSc in Sport Management. We have over 1,100 students enrolled on these programmes and a diverse team of 70 staff members from 20 different countries, most of whom hold a PhD.   For non-Chinese nationals, we offer an attractive renumeration package, including free accommodation and flight allowance, in addition to salary paid on a monthly basis. Also, low tax rates and living cost allow them to build up significant savings compared to many countries outside China. We also offer Chinese language and culture classes to help new staff integrate into local social and cultural environment, enriching their life on and off campus.   Our commitment to staff support is evident, as seen in our recent onboarding experience survey where new staff reported being either satisfied or highly satisfied with the support they received when settling into their new roles with us.   We actively promote an environment of inclusivity and equality, where everyone’s contributions are valued. Our institution prides itself on supporting the professional and personal growth of itsstaff. Regular CPD sessions, peer observations, and individually tailored career plans are just a few of the ways we ensure our staff continue to grow with their roles.   We also offer clear pathways for promotion and encourage long-term career development within the organisation, making Stirling College a place where you can build and advance your career over the years.   DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES • Deliver up to twenty hours teaching per week (Monday to Friday) and be available in the staff office for at least six class periods per week for student consultation. • Contribute to module delivery and dissertation supervision on the MSc Sport Management programme where appropriate. • Prepare and deliver engaging, student-centered classes, including compiling relevant teaching materials. • Develop, invigilate, mark, and second-mark assessments within agreed deadlines. • Supervise undergraduate final-year projects and, where required, supervise postgraduate dissertations within the MSc Sport Management programme. • Participate in CPD activities, including completing a staff development plan, attending training, and engaging in peer observations. • Take part in regular staff appraisal meetings and contribute to programme marketing when requested. • Attend team meetings and undertake administrative responsibilities as outlined in the staff handbook. • Ensure all duties are performed to the highest standard and within agreed timelines.   Please note that the appointed staff need to be adaptable and actively participate in college activities, recognising the constantly-evolving nature of international higher education. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as and when needed. This job description is subject to periodic review and may be updated in consultation with the line manager to reflect the institution’s needs.   ESSENTIAL CRITERIA A successful candidate will typically have the following characteristics:   • For Professors and Senior Lecturer Positions – Candidates should have Ph.D. degree in a relevant subject area • For Lecturer Positions – at least a master’s degree in a relevant subject area. Prefer recent PhD graduate or those in the process of completing a Ph.D. • At least 2 years of Higher Education teaching experience in a relevant field. • Track record of planning and delivering engaging, student-centered sessions in English. • Experience of formulating assessment tasks in line with learning outcomes.   • Ability to contextualise learning for a Chinese context.   • Non-native English-speaking candidates should be able to evidence possession of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.   DESIRABLE CRITERIA • Experience of postgraduate teaching or supervising in sports studies, sport management, sport policy, or related areas is desirable.   • Experience in programme development, peer support and mentoring. • Relevant industry experience • Experience of teaching in a UK/International Higher Education Institution. • Certificated teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, CELTA, or equivalent. • Female candidates are encouraged to apply.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Salary & Benefits: The position is a full-time teaching post based in Chengdu with a teaching load of up to twenty class hours per week, a competitive salary, an annual flight allowance and an apartment or apartment allowance for non-Chinese nationals.   We offer all full-time staff the opportunity to study for a  full MA in Education (subject to line manager approval and overall teaching performance). All staff hold an individually negotiated development plan, regular peer observations are conducted throughout the semesters, and various CPD sessions are organised in-house or with external speakers throughout the year.   About the City: Chengdu is considered one of the most cities to live in China, home to the Giant Pandas and renowned for its delicious and varied cuisines, vibrant nightlife, and a wealth of cultural heritage, and is served by an extensive, clean and efficient metro system. The university is situated in a large and modern campus adjacent to a sizeable park on the outskirts of the city about 20 minutes from the city centre by metro. See more information about Chengdu at: https://www.gochengdu.cn/en How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV to d.l.rosenke@stir.ac.uk;felicia.xu@stir.ac.uk   Candidates are encouraged to submit applications at their earliest convenience. Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   We prefer to appoint staff who intend to stay for several years.   The partnership is an equal opportunities employer, but successful candidates must meet the requirements for a Chinese work permit.   Number of Vacancies: 2–3  

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 2,900 of them have a wide range of administrative tasks and thus support excellent research and teaching. Would you also like to do something meaningful for society with your work and do you enjoy organizing things? We are looking for a/an Organisational Assistent 46 Faculty of Philosophy and Education Startdate: 01.07.0001 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. IIIa Reference no.: 5272 If you like to organize and maintain an overview even in the face of diverse tasks, then welcome to the team! The position is initially limited to 12 months. A permanent position (permanent employment is sought by mutual agreement) is desirable. Your personal sphere of influence: The Department of Education is part of the Faculty of Philosophy and Education. The main tasks of the Department are teaching and research in the field of educational science. At the department, a 7-member administrative team organises the academic staff, consisting of 70 members, who are dedicated to the description, critical analysis and scientific explanation of educational phenomena. The position is assigned to the areas of “Foundations of Education” (headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Daniel Tröhler) and “Educational Research and Theory” (headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Henning Schluß). You will independently teake care of general administrative tasks related to human resources, budget, teaching, research, and third mission, and will be available as a contact person for the department's academic staff, local and international guests and cooperation partners. Your future tasks: You will support the researchers in both research units in organizing and administering their research, project, and teaching tasks. In addition, and in consultation with the department coordinator, you will also support scientific staff in other research units as needed as a member of the team of administrative department staff. It will be possible to set priorities in this regard. The shared offices of the administrative staff, which are located close to each other, offer numerous opportunities for consultation and support. This means, among other things: You will deal with financial and personnel aspects in connection with externally funded projects. You will handle the auditing of project and appointment budgets. You will organize meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. You supervise events directly on site. You administer travel activities and cost reimbursements. You manage data in IT systems of the university. You will help with the administrative preparation of publication activities. You are the contact person and take care of correspondence in English and German with all interfaces (internal to the department, university, project partners, students, etc.) You take care of visiting scientists and cooperation partners. You fill the homepage with content relevant to the department. This is part of your personality: Professional experience in office management (preferably in a scientific/university context) General or vocational secondary or higher school (Matura) or commercial apprenticeship qualification and many years of Office experience Very good MS Office skills (especially Word, Excel and Power Point) Very good German and solid knowledge of English (from B 2 level, working language partly in English) Experience with content management systems (e.g. Typo 3 and u:cris, Moodle) Experience with SAP and HRFI is an advantage Joy in dealing with and supporting guests from home and abroad. Working style: You like to work independently and in a structured manner, you are service-oriented and you like to find solutions. You are a team player and have high social and communicative skills. What we offer: Work-life balance: You can enjoy flexible working hours, but work for a periode of time exclusivly in the office. Home office will be possible after completing a thorough training period by mutual agreement. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a committed team with diverse university backgrounds in a relaxed work environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 2.759,2 (full-time) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! It’s that easy to apply: With your CV / letter of motivation Leaving certificates Work certificates Further documents, if necessary. Via our job portal / apply button If you have any content questions, please contact: Veronika Wöhrer veronika.woehrer@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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: 04/06/2026

Postdoctoral Researcher in Mechanistic Interface Science for Lithium-based Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. At the Department of Applied Physics, our pioneering research in physical sciences creates important industrial applications that hold great technological potential. Our research focuses on Materials physics, Quantum technology, Soft & living matter, and Advanced energy solutions. Topics extend from fundamental research to important applications. We educate future generations of research and development professionals, data specialists, technology experts, inventors, and scientists for industry and society. Are you excited about mechanistic electrochemistry and state-of-the-art operando/cryogenic characterization of reactive interfaces? We are now looking for a postdoctoral researcher to lead the development of an advanced and correlative characterization workflow for lithium deposition and solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) analysis in lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction reaction (LiNRR) systems for green ammonia synthesis at Aalto University’s Department of Applied Physics. In this position, you will have a chance to make an impact by establishing reliable, multimodal methods that connect interphase chemistry and morphology to electrochemical performance, stability, and degradation mechanisms. Join us in shaping the future of advanced electrochemical interface science! LiNRR is a highly dynamic electrochemical process where Li plating/stripping, SEI formation, electrolyte/proton-source reactions. These co-evolve and directly influence ammonia formation and energy efficiency. This position targets the core bottleneck: turning complex, sensitive interphases into measurable, interpretable mechanisms through operando and in-situ observation and correlative analysis. Alternative mediated systems other than lithium will also be investigated. Your work will also build transferable capability for other lithium and battery-relevant interfacial processes. This postdoctoral position is funded through a recent M-Era.Net project “Ammonia Production via Electrochemical Reduction of Nitrogen” and the project partners also includes SINTEF, Solvenian National Institute of Chemistry, as well as industrial partners - NitroVolt and NanoScientifica. Your role and goals Build a correlative characterization and analysis workflow for Li deposition and SEI evolution, integrating structural and chemical information at various length- and timescales. Perform operando and post-mortem characterization to obtain mechanistic understanding of Li deposition and SEI evolution. A toolkit of morphological, strucutral and chemical analysis techniques will be used, including: cryo-FIB/SEM, cryo-TEM, in-situ and liquid-cell TEM, EC-AFM, XCT, SAXS, XAS, XRS, XPS, etc. Correlate materials characterization results with electrochemical kinetics analysis and computational insights for mechanistic interpretation of LiNRR and beyond-Li NRR. Collaborate with the project partners and support their research activities in this project Support other electrochemical studies (e.g., batteries) within the group Your network and team Aalto University established a characterization platform for visualization and analysis of the SEI layer by integrating advanced ex situ and in situ/operando characterization techniques to unveil interfacial reactions and visualize lithium metal deposition and SEI evolution You will work in a highly interdisciplinary environment within the Advanced Energy Solutions area of Aalto University. You will collaborate closely with a team focusing on SEI engineering, as well as colleagues working on Batteries. Part of the characterizations will be performed at the Nanomicroscopy center (e.g., for cryo-FIB/STEM and operando TEM). Supervision will be provided by Prof. Yaolin Xu, team leader of EMI (Energy Materials & Interfaces). And you will have the opportunity to interact with world-class experts in electrochemistry, materials science, and microscopy. Daily collaboration with the local electrochemistry and characterization team at Aalto University. Access to facility experts and infrastructure in microscopy and spectroscopy to support robust sample preparation, transfer, measurement, and analysis. Opportunity to collaborate with international research teams The person selected for the position will report to Prof. Yaolin Xu Head of Energy Materials & Interfaces (EMI) Group. Your experience and ambitions We are looking for a candidate who: Has a PhD in physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or a closely related field Experienced in electrochemical ammonia synthesis, preferrably LiNRR Strong background in electrochemical interfaces and/or advanced materials characterization Hands-on experience in one or more of the following: In situ/operando spectroscopy (incl. operando FTIR, Raman, and X-ray spectroscopy) AFM and/or 3D imaging (e.g., XCT) Cryo-FIB/SEM and cryo-STEM & liquid-cell TEM Experienced in glovebox workflows and controlled sample transfer Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment EN: Fluency in English is required (spoken and written). FI: Finnish language is not required; proficiency is considered an advantage. This position offers a rare combination of electrochemistry, operando and in-situ characterization, and correlative mechanism-driven analysis for green ammonia via LiNRR. You will help build a platform capability that enables reliable, interpretable insight into one of the most challenging interface problems in electrochemistry, with strong links to both battery-relevant science and industrial translation. What we offer A meaningful and inspiring research environment in a university ranked among the world’s best in sustainability and materials science Access to world-class research infrastructure in the EMI group and at Aalto’s Nanomicroscopy Center, including state-of-the-art EC-AFM, analytical STEM, cryo-EM, liquid cell TEM, SAXS, etc. The chance to collaborate with experts across electrochemistry, nanomaterials, and advanced energy solutions Support for professional development, including training, international conferences, and career coaching A vibrant, international campus community in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, consistently ranked as one of the happiest and safest places to live worldwide The position is full-time and funded for two years. The salary range for this position is approximately 4130–4550 €/month, depending on experience, and includes occupational healthcare. Our vast array of professional development opportunities means you will grow and learn, having the chance to participate actively in staff trainings and development projects based on your interests and needs. We value work-life balance and well-being in all aspects of life. We work in a hybrid model, with the primary workplace located at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, Finland. Life on the revitalized campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture, tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and services, all complemented by excellent public transportation connections. Join us! To apply, please share your CV and motivation letter as one single PDF document in English with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!”) latest at 23.59pm (EEST/UTC +3) April 17th, 2026. Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via Aalto University open positions. Please note the position shall be filled as soon as possible. We will only consider candidates who can start working on this project immediately. Also, we will review applications and invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. You will hear from us the latest one week after the application deadline. For more information about the role, please contact professor Yaolin Xu, yaolin.xu@aalto.fi. Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: This is Aalto University! Aalto University – Towards a better world and Shaping a Sustainable Future. Read more about working at Aalto: Careers at Aalto | Aalto University Check out our new virtual campus experience: Aalto University – virtual campus tour About Finland Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world: World Happiness Report 2025. For more information about living in Finland: Aalto Careers for International Staff. More about Aalto University: Aalto.fi youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/ www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity instagram.com/aaltouniversity To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here. Please see more of our Open Positions here.