National Institute of Biological Sciences, Beijing

Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine (Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine) - Georgetown University Medical CenterGeorgetown University: Medical Center: School of Medicine: Infectious DiseasesLocation: Washington, DCOpen Date: Feb 28, 2022Deadline: DescriptionGeorgetown University Medical CenterEstablished in 1789, Georgetown University is a leading academic and research institution that offers a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) is located in Washington, DC, and consists of the School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Biomedical Graduate Research and Education. The mission of the medical center rests on the three pillars of research, teaching, and patient care under the principle of cura personalis - care of the whole person. Research emphasizes community outreach and collaboration, in recognition of the contributions of social determinants on health and well-being. Medical education and research is conducted in the MedStar Health System, which includes the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, as well as within the University. GUMC and MedStar Health, Inc. have a clinical partnership agreement under which MedStar Health owns, operates, and has financial responsibility for Georgetown University's clinical enterprise that includes a hospital, faculty practice group, and a network of community physician practices.Position Description and ResponsibilitiesClinical: The candidate will be involved in all teaching and attending services at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital as these are core duties of all Infectious Diseases faculty at Georgetown University.Clinical care includes outpatient Infectious Diseases clinic, and inpatient Infectious Diseases (ID) including general ID, immunocompromised host and transplant ID.Research: The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical skills, and experience with the use of large clinical and observational data for research. The candidate will be involved with the Georgetown University HIV cohort studies, including the MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study, and the STAR study of young women with and at risk for HIV. The candidate will be expected to develop a research portfolio, preferably with a focus on neurocognition, other common comorbidities seen in persons living with HIV, and their effects on long-term outcomes among people with and at risk for HIV.As a key member of the Georgetown MWCCS and STAR investigators, the individual will lead the hospitalization ascertainment component of these observational cohorts. A strong background in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and demonstrated experience with use of ICD-9/10 codes in translational research evidenced by publications in this field is needed. Georgetown University is a collaborating institution of the DC Center for AIDS Research (DC CFAR); the candidate will be expected to become an active investigator within the DC CFAR, and support the mission of advancing HIV research within the District of Columbia. Required Qualifications: Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine board certification Demonstrated publication record relevant to the position Demonstrated record of early stage and pilot grants Commitment to teaching and scholarship that are pre-requisites to advancement Commitment to service within the medical center and University Excellent interpersonal skills Evidence of multidisciplinary collaborations relevant to the position ching and scholarship that are pre-requisites to advancement Commitment to service within the medical center and University Excellent interpersonal skills Evidence of multidisciplinary collaborations relevant to the position QualificationsApplication InstructionsFor more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/103460GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-3fdcb6413798514ba19f0e43821468fc

The University of Surrey has been a pioneer in space engineering and small satellite innovation for more than four decades. Building on this heritage, the Surrey Space Institute is the University’s newest Pan‑University Institute. This bold, interdisciplinary hub brings together world‑leading expertise to shape the future of space research, policy, and innovation. As the Space Institute enters an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking an outstanding operational leader to join us as Head of Institute Operations. This is a rare opportunity to help build and shape a major new Institute at the heart of Surrey’s expanding space ecosystem. The role This is a delivery focussed leadership role with significant scope to shape how the Space Institute operates, grows and collaborates. Working closely with the Director and Co‑Directors, you will turn strategic ambition into operational reality, ensuring the Institute has the systems, partnerships, and professional services support required to deliver world‑class research, innovation, and education. You will: Lead the operational delivery of the Institute’s strategy, translating long‑term vision into clear plans, milestones and outcomes. Build and manage the Institute’s operational infrastructure, ensuring efficient, resilient and future‑ready systems. Drive the Institute’s partnership and collaboration strategy, strengthening connections across the University and with industry, funders, government agencies and international partners. Oversee financial planning and resource management, ensuring robust investment cases, effective budget control and alignment with University priorities. Manage compliance, risk, health and safety, business continuity and data governance. Represent the Institute across the University and externally, supporting the development of cross‑Faculty research teams and raising the Institute’s profile. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys building relationships across diverse communities, and takes pride in delivering operational excellence at scale. About you You will be an experienced operational leader with a strong track record in complex organisations, ideally including higher education, research, innovation or partnership‑driven environments. You’ll bring: Experience developing and delivering strategies, major initiatives and operational programmes. Strong organisational leadership skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and develop high‑performing teams. A proven ability to manage large, complex bids, partnerships or multi‑stakeholder programmes. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work confidently across technical and non‑technical communities. Sound financial management experience and the ability to build robust business cases. An innovative, solutions‑focused approach, with the confidence to make decisions where there is little precedent. Experience of stakeholder engagement, partnership building and external representation. Experience in space-related strategy, communications or partnership development is desirable, as is experience working with research funders, investors or innovation‑focused organisations. What we can offer In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with additional days for Bank Holidays and University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. Further information Candidates are warmly encouraged to contact Prof Adam Amara for an informal conversation about the role via a.amara@surrey.ac.uk (noting that the University is closed 25th December - 4th January inclusive). At the University of Surrey, we celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in leadership roles. Further details Job Description

About us The School of Academic Psychiatry brings together five leading clinical departments Addictions, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Science, Psychological Medicine, and Psychosis Studies. Our community includes more than 100 Principal Investigators and a vibrant research portfolio supported by £30–40 million in active grants. Across the School, our work spans the full breadth of psychiatry—from public policy to molecular genetics, from perinatal mental health to old age, and from psychological therapies to advanced brain imaging. This role will be based in the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHBA), Department of Psychological Medicine. The Centre aims to advance the development of biomarkers for neurocognitive disorders and to create innovative approaches for the early diagnosis of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and ageing-related psychiatric conditions. As a centre of excellence for clinical trials, we support the development of novel therapeutic strategies and technologies while improving patient access to both established and emerging treatments.  About the role The Clinical Research Fellow will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality clinical research within the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing. Working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, the postholder will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical studies while ensuring strict adherence to trial protocols, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. A core component of the role will be to work with retrospective data from participants living with dementia and prospectively collected data from ongoing participants for research and analysis purposes, with research supported by the Michael J. Fox Foundation. The successful candidate will also be contributing weekly to the Brain Health Clinic at SLaM under the supervision of Prof Dag Aarsland, providing compassionate and clinically sound support to participants, many of whom have memory difficulties or dementia. The Fellow will conduct cognitive and study-specific assessments, maintain accurate participant records, and ensure timely collection and processing of biological samples in line with SOPs and GCP. The role requires excellent communication skills, with responsibility for maintaining effective relationships with participants, families, clinicians, researchers, and external partners. The Clinical Research Fellow will contribute to data entry, cleaning, analysis, and the preparation of reports and research outputs, as well as participating in clinical and research supervision. This position offers opportunities for professional development, active engagement in service improvement, and involvement in the dissemination of research through presentations, publications, and collaboration across academic and NHS teams. This is a full-time post (40 hours per week). The post will be offered on a fixed term contract until 31st January 2027. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria MBChB/ MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration with valid license to practice Clinical Experience and experience of working with people with dementia, and sensitive to the needs of people with dementia and their carers  Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey goals of research to lay people  Able to communicate complex information in clear and easily understandable way to a lay audience, including those with cognitive impairment Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to take initiative Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with strong administrative and record-keeping skills  Desirable criteria Ability to collect and process biological samples Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods Experience of preparing academic papers for publication and ability to conduct and present scientific research in the form of posters and oral presentations Prior involvement in multi-institutional or international research collaborations Experience running a Clinical Trial of an Investigative Medicinal Product (CTIMP) or acceptability studies of novel interventions  Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances. Grade and Salary: £45,943 - £50,175, plus £2,162 London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134206 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Zunera Rehan, Research Fellow Contact Details: zunera.2.khan@kcl.ac.uk