Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta

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. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an University Assistant postdoctoral 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 05.05.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 25.08.2026 Reference no.: 5082 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together! Your personal sphere of play: The Department of Demography, a sub-unit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to replace an employee on leave. Depending on the extent and duration of the incumbent employee's absence, extending the replacement's employment contract is possible and desired if a mutual agreement can be reached. The successful candidate will have an excellent command of demography and its methods. The candidate's experience should be centred on fertility and reproduction, with a clearly demographic approach. They should present a clear and realistic work plan for this short-term role. The Department of Demography at the University of Vienna is a pillar of the Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital (WiC), a world-leading institution specialising in population research. You will join a dynamic research environment comprising over 60 scientists from more than 20 countries and representing a wide range of social science disciplines. Your future tasks: Active participation in research, teaching and administration, which means: High-quality research and publication activity Collaborating on research studies with a dynamic team of demographic experts Holding courses independently or in teams within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement Involvement in research projects Involvement in the department’s administration, in research dissemination and in scientific and teaching activities. This is part of your personality: Your profile:  You completed a PhD in Demography or a closely related discipline with a focus on quantitative methods. You have an excellent knowledge of demography and its methods. You possess excellent skills in your area of specialization. You have proven experience of working with microdata. You excel in using statistical software, such as Stata, R or Python. You have demonstrated your capacity to conduct original and rigorous research independently and produce excellent publications. You have publications as the main author in renowned, subject-relevant, peer-reviewed outlets You are proficient in English (knowledge of German is not required). What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible 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. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year; 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: Scientific curriculum vitae List of publications Cover letter including short work plan for the six-months position (max 1 page) Doctoral degree certificate Contact details of two persons who can provide reference letters Via our job portal, apply now - button! If you have any questions, please contact: Daniela Biegler daniela.biegler@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. Data protection ​Application deadline: 03/22/2026 Post Doc

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: Senior Lecturer / Lecturer Department of Sociology and Social Policy (Post Ref.: 25/284) The Department of Sociology and Social Policy brings together scholars with international research experience and publication records in the major areas of Sociology and Social Policy. Over the years, our faculty members have been the recipients of the University’s Research Excellence Award and Teaching Excellence Award. The Department offers undergraduate teaching in Sociology, Social and Public Policy, and Health and Social Services Management, while hosting an MSocSc Programme in Comparative Social Policy (International) (IMCSP). We have been consistently successful in attracting MPhil and PhD students from around the world, particularly the recipients of the Hong Kong RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme, and obtaining the General Research Fund (GRF) and other external competitive grants. For more information, applicants are advised to visit the departmental website. General Requirements Applicants should have a PhD degree in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work, Health Studies or other related disciplines, with relevant teaching experience. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English are essential. The appointee should be able to take up teaching duties in some of the courses on the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) Programme, including but not limited to: “Introduction to Health and Social Care”, “Fundraising and Programme Evaluation”, “Health and Social Service Provisions for Special Populations”, “Health and Social Service Project” and “Social Innovation & Social Enterprises”. The appointee should be prepared to actively support the coordination and development of our teaching programmes. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. The appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to two years. 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 applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. The review of applications will start from late-December 2025 and will continue until the post is filled. 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.

The School of Education and English (EDEN) at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China is now seeking an exceptional teacher trainer and scholar to join us Associate Professor in Education (PGCHE Academic Director). About our School/Department The PGCHE programme is housed within EDEN where tri-campus schools in China, the UK, and Malaysia are brought together, providing the opportunities, expertise and collective skills for our academics to work collaboratively on a range of programmes and projects involving Applied Linguistics, International Higher Education, Translation and Interpreting, Cognitive Neuroscience, Literature and Drama, as well as other fields. The School of Education and English is a research-active unit which is further enhanced by state-of-the-art laboratories, research centres, and experienced academics who are highly influential in their respective fields. Our diverse and inclusive environment enables pioneering research in areas of Psycholinguistics, Intercultural Communication, Multilingualism, Educational Leadership, Language Teaching Education (TESOL), Translation and Interpreting, Literary Studies, and International Higher Education. Our top-tier, innovative, rigorous, and cross-disciplinary research contributes new knowledge and ideas that lead to real change in the modern world.  About the Role The Academic Director of the PGCHE programme is responsible for the management of modules needed by new Academics across Faculties for qualification/accreditation to teach in the UK higher education system. The programme and material for the teaching and assessment are delivered by the Academic Director. PGCHE is accredited by Advance HE, and those who complete the course will be awarded Associate Fellow or Fellow status of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Additionally, the Academic Director will be responsible for developing bespoke teacher training workshops and programmes for local educators initially and then expand the programme nationally and internationally, establishing UNNC as a leader in global teacher training and professional development. The new Academic Director will also seek grants and lead research projects in the area of local and global teacher training and professional development, contribute to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science (FHSS) Area Studies research initiatives, and collaborate on research and knowledge exchange with UNNC’s UNESCO Office, housed in EDEN, and the University of Nottingham, UK’s, UNESCO Chair, housed in the School of Education. About You Candidates must have completed a doctoral degree in education, language education, teacher education, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field; obtained Higher Education Academy (HEA) Senior Fellow status (or higher); possess recent experience developing and delivering teacher training and professional development workshops and programmes; demonstrate excellence in higher education administration; and possess a strong record of global research and grant capture in the area of education with a special emphasis on teacher training and professional development. The advertised position will be filled at an appropriate point on the Associate Professor level salary scale based upon prior experience and current academic rank. Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support The successful candidate will initially be offered a fixed-term contract for a period of up to 5 years, which may then be extended by mutual agreement. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer an internationally highly competitive salary package, and you will have a range of additional benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, health insurance, assistant with schooling fees for dependents, home flights, relocation & repatriation support, as well as 30 days paid annual leave and Chinese national holidays. You may also be offered a range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on individual eligibility at time of application. How to Apply Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link before Beijing time 23:59, 18 March 2026. https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184479/ Applications should include but are not limited to the following: a covering letter in which you outline your suitability in the role an up-to-date CV a list of your current publications and scholarly outputs A statement of your administration style and experience A statement of your teacher-training philosophy providing evidence of teaching excellence A statement indicating your research interests and how you see this interfacing with the work of our department  If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact our Recruitment Team, email (job@nottingham.edu.cn). For other vacancies and more information about working at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, please see: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/ Equality and Diversity University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our intention is to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age*, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinction.