MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU)

About us ​​The School of Global Affairs (SGA) in the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy at King’s is a dynamic hub of multi-disciplinary scholarship that seeks to address the pressing issues facing our world today, including climate change, inequality and global health. ​At King’s, we are deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practices into all our activities so that the university is an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring place to work and study, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. King’s offers inclusive benefits to staff, including flexible working, Enhanced Parental Leave, funds for Parents and Carers, and the potential to join community staff networks. About the role The PDRA will conduct research within the Wellcome-funded Speculative Fertilities**: Finance, Pharma, and the Future of Reproduction** project, which aims to transform the social study of reproduction by analysing the intersection of the financial and fertility sectors as a key site of reproductive politics. Using qualitative methods, this project consists of three work streams analysing case studies that may transform the future of reproduction, including automated IVF, in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) and mifepristone (abortion pill) as contraception. The advertised position focuses on the latter work stream, which will explore the socio-cultural as well as political-economic dimensions of clinical trials that explore the possibility of using mifepristone as a weekly contraceptive. The research will focus on the social dynamics of both the clinical trials themselves and the steps towards registration, authorisation and implementation after the trial finishes. This is a full-time role, and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 36 months. Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Fluency in English Strong skills in social science research methods, including qualitative methods (e.g. interviews, ethnographic methods, documentary and policy analysis). Excellent writing and communication skills, with experience writing publications for academic, public and stakeholder audiences . Incipient or growing track record of academic writing (e.g., monographs, reports, working papers, journal publications). Ability to develop, conduct and publish independent research studies within the broader research project. Ability to manage research data effectively. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Academic expertise in reproductive politics and/or pharmaceutical innovation and regulation. Desirable criteria Demonstrated interest and expertise in abortion and contraception research. Demonstrated interest and expertise in the regulation and implementation of pharmaceutical research. Experience in relevant quantitative and digital methods. Experience working across reproductive or pharmaceutical sectors, e.g. in relation to policy, research & development, public health, or with people with lived experience. Understanding of data confidentiality and data security. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £45,031 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134805 Close Date: 19-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Lucy van de Wiel Contact Details: Lucy.vandewiel@kcl.ac.uk

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an University assistant predoctoral 40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: permanent Reference no.: 5090 Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be scientifically successful. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team! Who We Are We are looking to hire a predoctoral research fellow to join the ERC-funded research project Beyond Thalidomide: The Patient as an Agent of Change, based at the University of Vienna. Beyond Thalidomide (2024-2029), funded by an ERC Starting Grant pioneers a history of the global rise of patient engagement with drug-related disability in the second half of the twentieth century to understand how newly empowered agents transformed conceptions of (reproductive) health and disease in science and society. It develops a framework to examine the origins, development, and consequences of patient engagement with antenatal drug use, iatrogenic disability, and reproductive health from the 1960s until today. The PI of the project is Prof. Birgit Nemec, chair of History of Medicine and the Biomedical Sciences at the Faculty Center for Transdisciplinary Historical and Cultural Studies. The Chair of History of Medicine and Biosciences at the Faculty Center for Transdisciplinary Historical-Cultural Studies aims to test and further develop approaches and methods in the field of modern history of knowledge and political epistemologies of medicine and the life sciences and to connect the department's institutes in research and teaching. The current thematic focus of the chair includes sex/gender diversity; medical products; risks and reproductive health; patient activism; dis/ability and global health as well as oral history methods and methods of research collaboration. The position is limited to three years. Your future tasks: Complete your dissertation, based on original archival research, and thereby contribute to the project aims with a thematic focus on either: patient engagement with programs to prevent drug-related disability in health care systems in Western welfare states, in state socialist countries, or in postcolonial, newly independent countries patients’ roles in the “entanglement” of Western drug development and postcolonial global pharmaceutical markets, including the histories of patient legal action led by patients or patient campaigns as a practice and pivotal intervention into scientific and political debates Contribute to project aims such as academic event organization, public dissemination of research results, publications This is part of your profile: MA/diploma degree in history or related fields; very good or excellent course record Experience in archival research Working language skills in two or more languages Interest in interdisciplinary research with public health, medical anthropology and sociology Ability to work independently and collaboratively in research teams Excellent English communication skills Advantages Interest in theoretical and methodological debates in historical research, i.e. global perspectives; intersectional, postcolonial, disability, queer or gender perspectives Profound experience in archival research and/or experience in oral history methods Convincing working sample or outline of a PhD project What we offer: Team: An interdisciplinary, excellently networked and highly motivated working environment in research, teaching and public outreach/engagement Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The salary of EUR 3.714,80 (on a full-time basis); of EUR 2.786,10 (30h/week). Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to increase diversity and invite diverse personalities in the team! Please do let us know if you believe your profile will increase diversity or if you consider yourself part of a marginalised group. It is that easy to apply: Letter of intent which indicates your motivation and interest in the position (max. 2 pages) Scientific curriculum vitae incl. a list of publications and presentations Writing sample (i.e. Master's thesis, book chapter) Draft proposal of the doctoral project (not mandatory) 1 Reference letter, directly sent to Birgit Nemec (birgit.nemec@univie.ac.at) Copies of certificates Via our job portal/ Apply now-button Please submit all your documents in PDF format. If you have any questions, please contact: Birgit Nemec birgit.nemec@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: 02/09/2026

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.