Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities

The Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences is inviting applications for the positions of DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN ECONOMICS for fixed one-year term starting from 1 September 2026. The employment is part-time (50%). In addition, the Yrjö Jahnsson Foundation grants and pays a personal scholarship to those selected for the position. About the post You are tasked with completing your doctoral thesis and your doctoral degree in accordance with the curriculum of your doctoral programme. Your duties may also include teaching and other duties up to 5% of your annual working hours. The employment contract will be subject to a probationary period of six months. We will offer you: The opportunity to work in an international multidisciplinary research community High-quality research infrastructure and support Occupational health services and other comprehensive staff benefits A competitive salary The salary of a full-time new doctoral researcher is typically between €2,600 and €2,700 per month. The requirement level of the position increases as the work on the doctoral thesis progresses. The salary for the post of a doctoral researcher is based on levels 2 to 4 of the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. Requirements for successful applicants Applicants must hold a master’s degree and a high-quality research plan. The employment cannot commence before the applicant has completed a degree entitling them to pursue doctoral studies (second-cycle higher education degree or equivalent). In addition, the appointee will need to have secured the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment, or must apply for the right and obtain it within the six-month probationary period. Please read more about the application process for the right to complete a doctoral degree on the University of Helsinki's website. The applications are assessed based on the quality and feasibility of the research plan. The abilities and motivation demonstrated in the completion of a previous degree or in another manner to complete a doctoral degree in accordance with a research plan are also assessed based on the application. The topic of the research plan must suit the profile of the doctoral programme. Successful applicants will become doctoral researchers at the University of Helsinki. They will be expected to reside in Finland during their employment at the University of Helsinki. Temporary international travel for research purposes is possible when separately agreed upon. Interested? Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the “Apply now” button below. Internal applicants (i.e. current employees of the University of Helsinki) may submit applications using the “Employee Login” button. The closing date for applications is 27 February 2026. Please include with your applications the following documents in English: Research plan  Applicants must use the research plan template and cannot exceed the maximum number of pages or characters including spaces to ensure equal treatment of all applicants. The application will be rejected if the instructions are not followed. Research plan template Maximum length of the research plan is five pages CV  The CV must follow the template and cannot exceed the maximum number of pages or characters including spaces to ensure equal treatment of all applicants. The application will be rejected if the instructions are not followed. CV template Maximum length of CV is three pages Copies of your master’s (or equivalent) degree diploma and transcript of studies All applicants should include these in the application, even if they already have a doctoral study right or have graduated from the University of Helsinki Further information For queries regarding the position, please contact Professor Hannu Vartiainen, hannu.vartiainen@helsinki.fi  Further information on the doctoral programme may be obtained from Specialist Tuuli Holttinen, tuuli.holttinen@helsinki.fi 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

Full time, permanent Remote place of work with a minimum of 6 visits per year to the Horizons office (Reading) and/or LSA office (London, E8) Salary range £48,000 to £58,000 pa plus benefits We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Lecturer to join our ever-growing School of the Built Environment team at the University. You will be the Programme Leader for our Architectural Technology programmes, providing academic, professional, and strategic leadership. You will be integral in ensuring our curriculum is responsive to industry need, and ensuring programmes meet the educational requirements for CIAT and CIOB membership progression. You will need to take the lead on programme design, delivery, and quality assurance, delivering high-quality online teaching that passively simulates working in remote architectural and contracting practices. University of the Built Environment is a place where you can bring your industry and teaching expertise to an online education environment and really make a difference. We expect you to have strong IT and digital skills and be passionate about teaching online. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Provide academic leadership for undergraduate and postgraduate Architectural Technology programmes aligned to CIAT and CIOB professional standards Deliver high-quality teaching across Architectural Technology modules, using online, and work-based learning approaches Provide academic and pastoral support to a diverse student body, many of whom are part-time or in employment Support staff development in teaching, assessment, digital delivery, and professional practice Our main requirements: Degree and Postgraduate qualification in Architectural Technology or a closely related discipline Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one within 18 months of appointment Chartered or Fellow Membership (or equivalent) of a relevant professional body Experience in teaching Architectural Technology or related subjects in higher education or further education Experience designing and delivering online or distance learning programmes At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site: Explore our current vacancies - University of the Built Environment Vacancy closes on Thursday 19 February 2026 at 17:00. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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 60 Centre for Teacher Education Startdate: 01.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Reference no.: 5240 With 27 teaching subjects, one specialization and over 11,000 student teachers, the University of Vienna is the largest teacher training institution in Austria. At the Centre for Teacher Education (ZLB), we are working to bundle and further develop the various initiatives to improve the quality of teacher education. Together with the faculties and centres involved in teacher education and the universities of teacher education within the North-East Network, future teachers are prepared for the changing needs of a modern school and are enabled to contribute to shaping the learning and living environment of schools on the basis of scientific expertise.  Your personal sphere of influence: The advertised position is located at the Center for Teacher Education and is part of the doctoral program "Educational Innovation Needs Educational Research." As a University Assistant Praedoc, you will join the research team led by Prof. Susanne Schwab (Chair of School Pedagogy with a special focus on social, linguistic, and cultural diversity). The department deals with questions of school participation, inclusion and equal opportunities. We investigate how education systems, schools and teaching create conditions that can promote or limit the learning, well-being and development of children and young people. In doing so, we look at individual development processes as well as institutional and structural factors that shape educational paths. Our research is multi-perspective and interdisciplinary. It combines pedagogical, psychological and sociological approaches and examines education in all its complexity. Your future tasks: Development and expansion of an independent research profile Participation in the teams's research projects  Working on your dissertation and its completion Contribution to research, teaching, and institutional administration Student supervision Independent delivery of courses in accordance with collective agreement regulations This is part of your personality: Completed Master's or Diploma degree in Educational Sciences, Teacher Education, or a related social science discipline (e.g., Psychology) Initial experience in academic writing Very good knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods High level of written and verbal communication skills in German Very good proficiency in English, both spoken and written Proficiency in IT applications Ability to work effectively in a team Desirable qualifications: Knowledge of university processes and structures Didactic skills Experience in contributing to research projects Experience in pedagogical work with children and adolescents Additional language skills are desirable and advantageous (Arabic, Armenian, Turkish, Romanian, Bulgarian, etc.) What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. Contract duration: The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. 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 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 basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!   It is that easy to apply: Motivation letter (Academic) CV Proof of project experience List of publications Proof of teaching experience (if available) Degree certificates Academic diplomas Via our job portal / Apply Now button If you have any questions, please contact: Susanne Schwab susanne.schwab@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. 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