National Chin-Yi University of Technology

(Fixed Term for 8 Months) Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. The School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, within the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science, seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Conservation. This is an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic team and play an important role in ensuring our students enjoy a fantastic student experience.  You will be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, particularly in the area of conservation. Experience in zoo conservation would be beneficial as would the ability to assist on field trips. You will hold a PhD in the field of Conservation Biology, and have experience of teaching undergraduate students, ideally across all levels. This is a fixed term position for 8 months to cover maternity leave.  In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 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? To strengthen our team, we are seeking a university assistant to develop advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods. University assistant predoctoral - PhD position in Probabilistic and Interactive Machine Learning 39 Faculty of Computer Science Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 5376 Your personal sphere of influence: The working group “Probabilistic and Interactive Machine Learning” within the research group “Data Mining and Machine Learning” at the Faculty of Computer Science, led by Prof. Sebastian Tschiatschek, develops foundational methods in machine learning and artificial intelligence. We focus particularly on the areas of reinforcement learning, interactive learning, and deep probabilistic models. While modern reinforcement learning (RL) has achieved remarkable success, it remains limited when applied to complex, open-ended, or poorly defined environments. Two of the most critical bottlenecks in contemporary AI are sample inefficiency, often caused by the lack of intelligent, structured exploration, and the "reward engineering" problem, where designing an explicit scalar reward function that captures desired behavior is incredibly difficult or impossible. Furthermore, as AI systems are deployed in more complex environments, the challenges of AI alignment (ensuring systems behave according to human preferences) and constrained learning (adhering to strict safety, legal, or physical boundaries) become important. This position is dedicated to addressing these core challenges by advancing the frontiers of Inverse Reinforcement Learning (IRL), exploration, and safe/aligned AI.                       Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: You will contribute to academic research projects in the above-mentioned areas. You will work on scientific articles and publish your research results. You will participate in academic conferences to present your research. We expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12 months. You will work on your dissertation and bring it to completion. You will take on teaching responsibilities as specified by the collective agreement. You will support the supervision of students’ projects and theses. You will undertake administrative duties in research, teaching, and university administration, and support the organization of workshops, conferences, and symposia. This is part of your personality: Completed Master's degree (or comparable degree) in computer science, data science, mathematics, communication engineering, or a related field (Applications from candidates close to completion are welcome. Employment can only begin once the Master´s degree has been awarded.) Excellent command of English Outstanding written and oral communication skills Strong ability to collaborate within research teams Perseverance and a proven ability to bring projects to reliable completion High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence Willingness to travel, including participation in national and international conferences Solid knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence (in particular in the areas of bandits and reinforcement learning) Strong programming skills, preferably in Python. Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Jax, PyTorch, or TensorFlow. Excellent analytical skills and strong interest in developing a deep understanding of algorithms and methods Cooperative, team-oriented, and proactive working style The following are also desirable: Experience with research methods in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence, as well as scientific writing Excellent academic record, ideally with initial research results in the area of the position, documented by publications or manuscripts in preparation Experience in university teaching International experience What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.  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. Tenure: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. It is that easy to apply: Academic curriculum vitae  Letter of motivation including your project ideas (and description of your teaching experience, if available) Abstract of Master´s Thesis Degree certificates Transcript of records List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available) If you have any questions, please contact: Sebastian Tschiatschek sebastian.tschiatschek@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: 06/06/2026 Prae Doc

Provide strategic academic and people leadership for a large, multidisciplinary health school of more than 70 staff Shape faculty strategy and culture as a key member of the Dean’s leadership team Deliver real‑world health impact through education, research and partnership 5-year fixed-term appointment, based at AUT's South Campus in Manukau Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand’s newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 27,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world. AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. AUT's School of Acute and Primary Health The School of Acute and Primary Health is a national leader in health education, delivering high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in oral health, paramedicine, midwifery and perioperative practice to approximately 1,600 students. Spanning the acute-primary care continuum, the School prepares graduates for diverse clinical, community, and preventative health settings through an integrated, person‑centred approach. The School sits within AUT’s dynamic Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences. Please review the extensive candidate information handbook available for this role (includes details on the school, faculty, AUT, position description and more). The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi This role is suited to an experienced academic health leader with a strong track record in leading large, complex academic groupings. As Head of School, you will provide clear, values‑led leadership to the School of Acute and Primary Health, leading and developing a diverse team of more than 70 staff and fostering a high‑performing, inclusive, and collaborative culture. The role requires a leader who can balance academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and people leadership, while strengthening research capability, programme quality, staff wellbeing and the School’s external reputation. In addition, as a member of the Dean’s Head of School Leadership Team you will help shape faculty strategy and direction. Key focus areas include: Direct line management and development of academic staff, including performance, capability building, workload oversight and leadership succession Creating a cohesive culture across diverse clinical disciplines Leading excellence in teaching, research and engagement Growing research performance and grant‑winning capability Driving cross‑school and cross‑Faculty collaboration Champion our Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments and supporting the success of Māori and Pacific learners Building and sustaining high‑value partnerships with health, industry, government and community stakeholders About you | Ko wai koe You’ll bring an open, engaging, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate awareness and respect when engaging with culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity or inclusion focused initiatives is highly desirable. The selection criteria being sought are: Proven academic excellence within health disciplines and a record of academic achievement suitable for appointment as a professor (preferably) or associate professor. Demonstrated leadership and people management experience in an academic setting, with responsibility for staff performance and development. Direct line management of academic staff and leadership of a school, department or equivalent unit is preferable. Successful track record securing grant funding and external research income. Demonstrated ability developing significant connections and partnerships with key stakeholders including government, industry, business and community. A champion for equity, diversity and inclusion. A brief summary of your interest and experience embracing innovation. A relevant PhD/doctorate is mandatory. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono Along with your full academic CV (including a complete list of publications and grant acquisitions) - please ensure to submit a) a cover letter which explains why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) a statement addressing how you feel you meet some, or all, of the criteria listed above. Further Information:  Start Date: The successful candidate would ideally join AUT by February 2027 at the latest (to be agreed).  Term: The successful candidate will secure a 5-year fixed-term appointment (with potential for further extension). Please note, this position does not include an additional substantive permanent academic appointment. Salary: NZD $180,000 - $245,000 per annum. Inclusive of a Head of School allowance and aligned with the appropriate step in AUT's academic pay scales (Professor or Associate Professor). Contact for enquiries: Mike Wood, AUT Executive Recruitment Partner - mike.wood@aut.ac.nz.  Please note: The actual formal title of the position is: Head of School – Acute and Primary Health We are also currently recruiting for a Head of School, Community & Public Health - more details of that role can be found HERE. Advertising closes: Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11.55pm NZST Reference: 94373 Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi. With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.