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Salary: £24,521 - £26,093 per annum Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Student Services, Student Support, Wellbeing Job reference: REQ000554 Attachments: attachmentResidential Community Officer - JDPS - June 26.pdf University College Birmingham is seeking a committed student-facing Residential Community Officer to play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for both students and visitors at our managed accommodation, The Maltings. The role will be a key part of our newly rebranded Residential Community Team This multifaceted role places you at the heart of our diverse residential community. As the first point of contact, you will manage enquiries, oversee check-ins and check-outs, assist with accommodation allocations, and collaborate closely with Estates and Campus Security to ensure the safety and smooth running of the site. You will also contribute to wellbeing initiatives and maintain compliance to key sector standards, including the University Mental Health Charter, OfS regulations, and the UUK/GuildHE Accommodation Code. Responding promptly and effectively to emergencies and welfare concerns will be essential. The role also includes supporting commercial bookings and playing an active part in organising events that enrich the student experience and foster a strong sense of community. We are seeking a professional who is approachable, organised and reliable, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to outstanding customer service. You will be confident working independently, yet value being part of a supportive team. At UCB, you will join a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to wellbeing and continuous development, where your work will have a meaningful impact on student life and accommodation. If you are motivated to contribute to a thriving residential community, we would be delighted to hear from you. Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education

Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND FULL PROFESSOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION  The assistant or associate professorship will be filled as a fixed-term tenure track position. Further information on the University of Helsinki's tenure track system is available on the University website. The appointment is to begin on 1 January 2027. The full professorship is a fixed-term locum position, to be filled until 31 May 2031. Job overview The assistant or associate professor and the professor will conduct and develop research in special education nationally and internationally, and teach in the Faculty’s bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes. The primary responsibility is to advance high-quality research on the learning difficulties, disabilities, learning and wellbeing of children, adolescents and adults. Research in the discipline seeks to generate and support evidence-based education and practice that promotes inclusion and learning in early childhood education settings, schools and society. These positions require experience with a broad range of research methods and the ability to develop them. Duties also include the acquisition of Finnish and international research funding. The appointees must be fully committed to the development of the field, the Faculty’s degree programmes and the workplace community. While the primary teaching language is Finnish, some teaching may be in English. The roles include administrative duties, and the appointees must actively follow scholarly developments, be involved in public engagement and collaborate with international partners. Qualification requirements and appointment criteria  Associate and assistant professors within the tenure track system must hold an applicable doctoral degree and be capable of conducting independent scholarly work, alongside the requisite teaching skills. Research relevant to the professorship’s field is considered an asset. In addition, the appointee must be capable and willing to promote their academic career through publications and other means, and develop teaching, learning and research in the field. The assessment of applicant qualifications considers not only research and teaching merits, but also success in securing external research funding and experience in domestic and international research projects.  Full professors must hold an applicable doctoral degree and possess advanced academic qualifications, experience in leading scholarly research, and evidence of success in securing external research funding and international collaboration in their research field. Applicants must be able to deliver teaching based on top-level research and supervise theses. The position also requires academic leadership skills. The assessment of applicant qualifications considers both scholarly and teaching-related qualifications. Scholarly qualifications encompass relevant publications and other academically valuable research results, success in securing external research funding, international research experience, as well as academic responsibilities and elected positions, and international relations. Teaching qualifications encompass teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning material, other teaching merits and, if necessary, a demonstration of teaching skills and participation in training doctoral researchers. Also considered are applicants’ leadership and interaction skills and their active contribution to the academic community and public engagement. In addition, the appointment committee will review applicants’ views on the development of research and teaching in the field. The assessment of shortlisted applicants will consider statements by external experts and interviews by the appointment committee.  The applications will be assessed comprehensively, with due regard to career stage. The University of Helsinki has signed the DORA Declaration and applies its principles to the assessment of applicants’ academic merits.  According to the Government Decree on Universities, assistant, associate and full professors must be proficient in the language of instruction, in this case, Finnish. To successfully attend to the duties of these positions, appointees must also have good English skills, as teaching can also be provided in English. In addition, they must have at least satisfactory skills in Swedish. A person not educated in Finland in Finnish or Swedish may be exempted from the Swedish requirement. The University provides support for language learning. Read more about the language requirements. The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The Faculty of Educational Sciences provides assistance in relocation. What we offer The Faculty of Educational Sciences is a dynamic, inspiring and international working and studying environment that has invested in state-of-the-art research and teaching infrastructure. We encourage our staff to make bold and creative decisions while exercising high standards of ethical conduct in research, teaching and community relations. The salary will be based on level 7 (assistant / associate professor) or levels 8-10 (professor) of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The annual gross salary of assistant/associate professor varies between 56,000 and 70,000 Euros and of full professor between 67,000 and 100,000 Euros depending on the appointee’s qualifications and previous experience. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months. The faculty’s administrative and technical staff, as well as expert colleagues will support the successful appointee in their role. The University of Helsinki provides its staff with occupational health and fitness services, professional development opportunities, as well as a first-class research and teaching environment and the conditions necessary for international cooperation. Read more about work at our university. For international applicants we offer relocation services and support in settling-in, training and other events especially designed for our international staff members, a special UniBuddy-program and specialized support for spouses (HEI LIFE Spouse Network). Application instructions The application, together with the required attachments, must be submitted through the University of Helsinki recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current University employees must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal. All application documents must be in English and submitted as a single PDF file, named as follows: llastname_professor_specialeducation. Kindly see the instructions for the attached documents. Clearly indicate in your application which position (assistant/associate professor or full professor) you are applying for. Link the PDF file to the relevant position in the recruitment system.  The application must be accompanied by the following documents:  A motivation letter or written application. Clearly indicate in your application which position (assistant/associate professor or full professor) you are applying for. A researcher’s curriculum vitae in accordance with University guidelines (max. 10 pages, see instructions above) A numbered list of publications (in which ten publications most relevant to the position are indicated in bold font, see instructions above)  A plan for advancing research and teaching in the field and a vision for the development of the applicant’s research and the research field in general (maximum of 2 pages)  A report on the applicant’s research activities (1–3 pages, including activity in academic communities, acquisition of research funding and international research).  Additionally we request applicants to fill out a separate report on their teaching qualifications via e-form.  Applicants are kindly asked to be prepared, after the closing of the application period and if requested by the faculty, to submit up to 10 publications of their choice to be reviewed by the external evaluators. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and a demonstration of teaching skills. Please note that the degree requirement must be met by the end of the application deadline. The application deadline is 11 August 2026 (23:59 EEST) Further information Further information on the position can obtained (2-22 June and 5-10 August) from the dean, professor Markku Jahnukainen (markku.jahnukainen@helsinki.fi) or professor Pirjo Aunio (pirjo.aunio@helsinki.fi). For enquiries about the recruitment process and for technical support for using the University’s electronic recruitment system, please contact HR Specialist Hector Nystedt (recruitment@helsinki.fi). Further information on careers and the tenure track system is available on our website.  Read more about working at the University of Helsinki. Support for international employees.  Why Finland  Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality and inexpensive childcare and free schooling (also in English), excellent family benefits and healthcare. Finland was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families, and Helsinki is in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region feature leading research and innovation facilities, clean environment, affordable accommodation, and excellent international, national, and local transport connections. Why Finland is a great place to live and work. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers The internationally esteemed and highly successful Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki is Finland’s leading unit of research and teaching in Educational Sciences and Teacher Education. The Faculty of Educational Sciences conducts research related to human growth, development and learning. Our research encompasses the different stages of the human life cycle, from early childhood to school age, adulthood, professional life and ageing. Our research is targeted systematically at different levels of society and the education system, as well as more broadly at professional life and culture. Our research focuses on growth, development, learning and teaching in diverse environments, contexts and subjects, as well as on educational policies and practices, and the structures of the education system. We investigate the significance of education in the lives of individuals, society and social justice, and we analyse how our understanding of humanity, knowledge and educational cultures can change. The perspectives of our research are individual, collective and societal. Our strengths include a broad-based theoretical approach, as well as methodological diversity and innovation. Our research aims towards the realization of cultural and social possibilities for the wellbeing of an individual and a society in a changing world. We provide undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education that qualifies students for both the teaching profession and other positions requiring general education academic expertise. We also provide the pedagogical studies required to qualify as a teacher to students majoring in other faculties’ disciplines. 

Doctoral Researchers (30 positions) in various disciplines at the University of Helsinki, Finland The University of Helsinki Doctoral School (UHDS) invites applications for 30 salaried doctoral researcher positions in various disciplines. The positions are four‑year fixed‑term, full‑time employment contracts, starting between 1 January and 31 March 2027. The positions are part of an international, interdisciplinary RESDOC doctoral training project, co‑funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND scheme and the University of Helsinki. About the position Doctoral researchers will: Conduct full‑time doctoral research leading to the completion of a PhD degree Be enrolled in one of the 14 doctoral programmes of the University of Helsinki corresponding to their research field Work as part of an international and multidisciplinary RESDOC doctoral training project Receive academic supervision from leading researchers in their respective fields Research includes temporary secondments or research visits outside the University of Helsinki in RESDOC associated partner organizations when separately agreed. The employment contract will always be concluded with the University of Helsinki. What we offer RESDOC is an interdisciplinary doctoral training project structured around four themes under which candidates’ research topic must fit: (i) Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance in Changing Environment, (ii) Biodiversity and Nature’s Resilience, (iii) Secure and Sustainable Food and Water Systems, and (iv) Just Socio‑Ecological Transition. It combines world‑class research with training in AI, systems thinking, and innovation, while building essential expertise in sustainable development, social responsibility, risk management, and policy frameworks. Through strong international and intersectoral collaboration, RESDOC equips doctoral researchers to create impactful, equitable solutions across academia, industry, and society. Employment in an international, multidisciplinary research community High‑quality research infrastructure and professional support services Support for relocation and integration into Finland and the University of Helsinki A competitive salary in accordance with MSCA COFUND principles Comprehensive occupational health care and staff benefits Salary and employment conditions Duration: 4 years (fixed‑term) 2027-2030, including a six‑month trial period Location: Doctoral researchers are expected to reside in Finland during their employment, which can start only after arriving to Finland. Salary: approximately €2,900 gross salary per month. Taxes are deducted automatically. Net salary depends on personal tax rate Tax rate calculator - Open MyTax. Salary is determined according to Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND principles. A family or special needs allowance may be paid where applicable. Eligibility criteria Applicants must fulfil all these mandatory eligibility criteria set by MSCA COFUND programme at the call deadline by 31 August 2026: Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent qualifying for doctoral studies Not hold a PhD degree Be an early‑stage researcher (less than 4 years of research experience) Comply with the MSCA mobility rule (not more than 12 months in Finland in the 36 months preceding the call deadline) Propose a research topic fitting the RESDOC themes and supervision Not be permanently employed by the University of Helsinki Fulfil English language requirements according to University of Helsinki’s requirements Be willing to reside in Finland for the full 4‑year duration Selection process Applications will be assessed based on: The eligibility criteria set by MSCA COFUND and University of Helsinki Doctoral School The quality, feasibility, and relevance of the research plan Academic performance and motivation demonstrated in previous studies or other relevant experience Suitability of the research topic for the RESDOC thematic areas and doctoral programmes of University of Helsinki Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interviews. Successful candidates must receive the study right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki no later than during the six-month trial period of employment. How to apply Application deadline 31 August 2026 23:59 EET Eastern European Time Applications must be submitted via the University of Helsinki online recruitment system only Due to restricted system access, applicants residing in Iran are kindly requested to contact resdoc-dp@helsinki.fi for instructions on submitting their application Academic alignment interviews online will be carried out in October for shortlisted candidates. Applicants will be notified of the results by the end of November 2026. About the University of Helsinki The University of Helsinki is Finland’s largest and oldest academic institution, ranked among the leading research universities in Europe. Approximately 500 doctoral degrees are awarded annually across all disciplines. The University hosts 14 doctoral programmes, covering a broad range of research fields. Doctoral researchers are integrated into high‑quality research environments and benefit from excellent infrastructure, supervision, and international networks. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Further information Guide for applicants Find out more about RESDOC doctoral training project, requirements, and information on life in Finland For questions, assistance, or requests for adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact resdoc-dp@helsinki.fi The RESDOC project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No 101261796.