Ming Chi University of Technology

Department: Access Office Vacancy ID: 042123 Closing Date: 21-Jun-2026 We are seeking an Administrative Officer who will report directly to the Head of Access Operations and who will lead and manage the administrative services and operations of the Maynooth University Access Programme (MAP). This is a senior role responsible for overseeing a large and complex administrative function that underpins the delivery of student supports and programmes across MAP. The role involves leading the day-to-day operations of the programme, including managing the Student Financial Support and Operations team, overseeing systems and processes, and ensuring the effective delivery of student financial supports and related services. The postholder will also play a key role in developing and improving administrative systems and procedures, ensuring alignment with University processes and supporting both operational efficiency and strategic objectives. Administrative Officer I (2026) Salary Scale: €59,812 - €85,339 (9 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 21st June 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

Be part of an exciting new chapter in design at Waikato and help lead and shape our future-focused programmes. Help shape the future of transdisciplinary design Inspire students through innovative teaching and practice Join a growing team with opportunities to progress Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role The University of Waikato is growing its Faculty of Design, and we are seeking talented academics and educators to join us in Senior Teaching Fellow, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer roles in Transdisciplinary Design. These newly created roles offer an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of design at Waikato. You will contribute to a distinctive and expanding design programme that brings together creative practice, teaching and applied research to address complex social, environmental and technological challenges. Working across and beyond traditional design disciplines, you will teach and collaborate in an environment that values innovation, interdisciplinarity and real-world impact. Depending on your experience and strengths, your role may focus on teaching excellence and student success, or combine teaching with research and postgraduate supervision. You will also have opportunities to engage with industry, iwi and communities through partnerships that support meaningful design outcomes and contribute to our future-focused vision for design education. This is an exciting time to join the Faculty of Design as we continue to expand and build a distinctive design offering at Waikato. The Senior Teaching Fellow is a 0.4 FTE role, with the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions being full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent roles based at our Hillcrest Campus in Hamilton. For more information on these roles, please see the position description links - Senior Teaching Fellow, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. For a confidential conversation about the roles, please contact Professor Ricardo Sosa at rsosa@waikato.ac.nz All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted. Ko wai koe? - Who are you? You will be an engaged and collaborative educator or academic with expertise in design and a passion for supporting students to thrive. You may bring strengths in teaching, research, professional practice or a combination of all three, alongside a commitment to design that connects disciplines, communities and ideas. You will also bring: A postgraduate qualification or PhD in a relevant discipline (or close to completion, where applicable)  Experience teaching in tertiary education or strong evidence of teaching capability  Broad knowledge across design theory, methods and practice  The ability to work across design disciplines and collaborate with others  A student-centred approach to teaching and curriculum development  Strong communication and relationship-building skills  A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and engaging with Māori in ways that support positive outcomes  The ability to contribute to partnerships with industry, iwi, community or public sector organisations  For Lecturer and Senior Lecturer appointments, experience in research, publication and postgraduate supervision will be highly regarded. For Senior Teaching Fellow appointments, a strong focus on teaching excellence, curriculum development and student engagement will be key. Ko wai mātou? - Who are we? The Faculty of Design sits within Te Kura Toi - School of Arts, part of the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences. We are building a distinctive approach to design education and research at Waikato - one that is future-focused, collaborative and responsive to real-world challenges. Our programmes bring together creative practice, research and community engagement to create meaningful impact across sectors and disciplines. We are committed to academic excellence, student success and giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through our teaching, research and partnerships. He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position? We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits. The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations, which can be found here. Ko te Tangata - For the People The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa. Applications close on Sunday, 28 June 2026 Requisition number: 1003671  

As a University of Applied Learning, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) works closely with industry in its research pursuits. This position is situated within the Centre for Immersification, dedicated to applied research in immersive technologies and bridging the gap between academia and industry. Research staff at the Centre have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets relevant to industry demands while working on innovative projects within the university. The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of an advanced content moderation framework for immersive 3D virtual environments, such as Roblox and Minecraft. The research staff will play a key role in building and integrating of AI agents into gaming scenarios (e.g., gameplay, interactions, procedural content generation, dynamic narratives), and integrating a multimodal detection pipeline, ensuring real-time performance, scalability, and deployment readiness in alignment with the project’s research objectives. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of faculty members, engineers, and industry partners, including renowned researchers at the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) at NTU. Technical skills, natural curiosity, versatility, and enthusiasm are highly desired traits that will enable success in this fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the research project together with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Collaborate with the PI, Co-PIs and NTU team to design and develop a robust and scalable software system for autonomous agents navigating immersive 3D virtual environments (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft). Design and develop robust and scalable game agents to navigate and interact with immersive 3D virtual environments (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft). Integrate AI agents into gaming scenarios (e.g., gameplay, interactions, procedural content generation, dynamic narratives) Leverage fine-tuned Vision-Language Models (VLMs) for game scenario detection, supporting zero-shot reasoning and scene-graph inference. Ensure the system is deployment-ready by supporting benchmarking of inference speed, compute efficiency, and scalability with concurrent agents. Maintain high software engineering standards through rigorous testing, version control, clear documentation, and continuous improvement of development infrastructure (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, cloud-based services). Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a related field. Strong programming proficiency in Python and/or C++. Demonstrable experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). Hands-on experience with game AI agents and/or GUI agents such as Mineflayer, Unity ML-Agents, or similar. Solid expertise in computer vision techniques, transformer architectures, and multi-modal learning. Familiarity with reinforcement learning (RL) principles, curriculum learning strategies, and the challenges of real-time systems. Working knowledge of distributed systems and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Communicate research findings and project progress effectively through demos, internal presentations, and contributions to external academic forums where appropriate. A genuine passion for developing AI agents for games. Roblox or Minecraft players are a strong advantage. Key Competencies Strong software development and debugging skills. Demonstrable experience with machine learning frameworks. Proficient in technical writing and system documentation. Self-directed learner with strong problem-solving and research capability.