Nanjing Normal University

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 posts: Lecturer (Three posts) School of Graduate Studies (Post Ref.: 26/68) The School of Graduate Studies (GS) is established for strengthening the central support for postgraduate programmes as well as the monitoring of their quality in alignment with the University’s strategic direction of expanding and providing quality postgraduate education. GS currently offers a diverse range of Taught Postgraduate (TPg) programmes under three academic clusters: Policy and Education Leadership Cluster, covering public administration, policy studies, and higher education management; Regional Development and Urban Studies Cluster, focusing on regional development, and urban governance, housing studies, and arts and heritage management; and Health, Ageing and Social Innovation Studies Cluster, addressing health services management, ageing studies, gerontechnology, and social innovation and entrepreneurship. To support the continuous growth of GS TPg programmes, the School is now inviting applications for three Lecturer positions specializing in any fields related to the three clusters. Preference will be given to candidates who have taught the following subject(s) before: Comparative public administration Theories and approaches of international relations Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), civil society and the state Data analytics in health and health services Policy and resource management issues in health systems China and regional studies: politics, policy, and international development Arts exhibition and performance management Critical issues for culture and heritage management Cultural arts management and entrepreneurship Appointees will contribute to teaching, project supervision, programme management, curriculum design, student learning support, and academic development activities within their assigned cluster. The appointees will also perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean of the School, if any. General Requirements Applicants should hold a relevant postgraduate qualification in any of the above broad areas, with at least 4 years of relevant teaching experience in the higher education sector, preferably at the postgraduate level. Appointment The conditions of appointments will be competitive. Remunerations 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 eligible appointees. Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to two years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your applications. 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. Review of applications 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.

Project summary An exciting opportunity is available to join the laboratories of Dr Ali Roghanian and Dr Salah Mansour at the University of Southampton in collaboration with MiNK Therapeutics. We are seeking a collaborative and motivated scientist to work on our new funded programme developing next-generation, off-the-shelf immunotherapies for childhood cancers. This 21-month project will harness engineered cytotoxic invariant Natural Killer T (iNKT) cells for precision targeting of paediatric cancer neoantigens. Building on strong preliminary data, it combines mechanistic and translational immunology with bespoke in vivo models to define and exploit therapeutic candidates. The Research Assistant will lead studies on cytotoxic T cell mechanisms, oversee preclinical validation, and advance TCR-engineered iNKT platforms optimised for immunotherapy. The role bridges basic and translational research and suits a creative scientist with interests in tumour immunology, T cell engineering, and immunotherapy. You will join a multidisciplinary team spanning immunology, with access to advanced flow cytometry and in vivo platforms. Key responsibilities To work within the Mansour and Roghanian labs, and with collaborators at Southampton, LifeArc and MiNK Therapeutics. To design, conduct, and analyse in vitro and in vivo immunology experiments. To lead the optimisation and functional assessment of human T cells. To liaise and coordinate between project collaborators, including the industrial partner, and core facilities. To record analyses accurately and present results at group and collaborative meetings, and conferences. To contribute to dissemination of findings through publications and grant applications. Any other duties appropriate to the scope and grade of the post. Essential qualifications, experience and competencies Degree (BSc or equivalent) in biological or biomedical sciences or equivalent experience Strong practical experience with core immunological assays (e.g., FACS, ELISA, T cell assays). Proven competence in the design and execution of experiments using mouse models of cancer. Ability to manage projects to timelines, supervise junior staff, and work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including at conferences. Desirable Experience in engineering human T cells, viral transduction, or related approaches. Home Office Personal Licence. About us The University of Southampton offers a strong environment for translational immunology. Clinical and Experimental Sciences (CES) is a hub for infection and immunology, while the Centre for Cancer Immunology (CCI) is the UK’s first dedicated cancer immunology centre. Together, they unite expertise in T cell biology, multiomics, immunotherapy, preclinical modelling, and clinical translation, supported by an embedded Clinical Trials Unit and close links with NHS and industry partners. How to apply Applications must be submitted via the University of Southampton recruitment system by 24th April 2026. Interviews will be held soon after. Applicants should provide: A CV A cover letter outlining suitability for the role

You will join our team at the Optoelectronics Research Centre and work on the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council funded project HyMeta: Hyperuniform Disordered Metasurfaces for Selective Absorbers. Your primary role will be to undertake theoretical and computational research on hyperuniform disordered photonic materials for frequency-selective solar-thermal absorbers based on metal–dielectric–metal resonator platforms. The project develops hyperuniform disordered metasurfaces, a novel class of photonic structures in which structural correlations are precisely controlled to achieve selective absorption of solar radiation and suppression of thermal emission, enabling highly efficient solar-thermal materials. Your work will focus on the development of theoretical and computational models for light–matter interaction in hyperuniform disordered plasmonic structures, including electromagnetic modelling, optimisation of metal–dielectric–metal resonators, and physics-informed machine-learning approaches for inverse design of frequency-selective metasurfaces. You will also work closely with academic collaborators and industrial partners, contributing to joint research activities and scientific publications. The position is fixed term until 31st August 2027, with a nominal start date of 15th May 2026. To be successful you will hold a PhD* degree (either awarded or nearing completion) or equivalent experience in fields related to the project. You should have substantial practical knowledge and experience in the following areas: nanophotonics disordered photonic materials electromagnetism in structured media computational electromagnetic modelling Strong computational skills and experience with electromagnetic modelling methods including FDTD, FEM, and RCWA are essential as well as experience in developing bespoke electromagnetic simulation software and/or using commercial software including COMSOL Multiphysics and Ansys Lumerical using high-performance computing resources. Experience with machine-learning techniques and previous collaboration with experimental groups or industrial partners would also be advantageous. You should be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team including theoretical, computational, experimental, and industrial researchers. For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Prof Marian Florescu (m.florescu@soton.ac.uk). Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to our ethos at the University of Southampton. We are committed to improving equality across science and engineering and welcome applications from candidates who support an inclusive research culture. We give full consideration to applicants wishing to work flexibly, including part-time, and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University of Southampton is a global top-100 university and home to world-leading photonics research. The Optoelectronics Research Centre provides a highly collaborative environment with access to advanced computational and experimental facilities. Please upload your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. *subject to qualifying criteria