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School/Academy: School of Humanities and Social Sciences Department: Department of Applied Linguistics Position: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Associate Professor in Linguistics Discipline: Linguistics Location: Suzhou, China Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended Advertisement End Date: 8/16/2026 ABOUT XJTLU In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was founded by a partnership between the University of Liverpool, UK, and Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students studying in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK. There are currently about 2,500 staff, including more than 1,300 academic staff from over 60 countries. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 120 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. With a focus on innovative education and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from the West and the East. The year 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of XJTLU. As part of its strategic priorities for the coming decade, the university is entering a new and exciting phase of development. XJTLU continues to innovate in education models, and is now transitioning from a collection of distinct approaches toward a unified, integrated Academy model – a syntegrative ecosystem designed to break down silos, enhance agility, and solidify XJTLU’s position at the forefront of global education and research. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT THE SCHOOL/ACADEMY/DEPARTMENT The Department of Applied Linguistics is a research-intensive environment with two MA programmes, which also contributes a Linguistics pathway on four UG programmes. We have recently established a Language and Cognition Research Laboratory, for Psycholinguistic and Phonetic research, with eye tracking technology. We contribute to several research groups, including Corpus Linguistics, Health Humanities, Language and Technology, and Language and Cognition. Linguistics at XJTLU is a rapidly expanding area. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant/Associate/Senior Professor with excellent research, teaching, and supervision qualifications who will contribute to the department’s research profile. We are specifically looking for candidates who can contribute to one of our key strategic areas: Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing.  Language and Health Psycholinguistics/Language and Psychology/Cognitive Linguistics Language and culture/Cultural Linguistics Theoretical Linguistics (including Syntax and/or Chinese Linguistics). Applicants must specify within which of these areas they would like their application to be considered. We welcome applications from candidates interested in interdisciplinarity and collaboration within the Department and School. Please see https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/academic-departments/department-of-applied-linguistics/ for details of our existing colleagues and research strengths, which include Sociolinguistics, Multilingualism, Discourse Analysis, Corpus Linguistics, Cognitive Linguistics, and Psycholinguistics. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The appointee will be expected to contribute to the department’s research profile and should have an excellent track record of publication in their research area, appropriate to their stage of career. An ability and willingness to contribute to or lead collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects would be a strong advantage. In terms of teaching, the successful candidate must be able to contribute new elements to existing modules related to the specified field (see above), and develop new modules in where required. In addition to their specified area, the successful candidate must be able to contribute widely to the Undergraduate Programme, including in least two of the following: Introduction to Linguistics: Discourse, English as a Global Language, History of English, Language and Society, Semantics and Pragmatics, Language and Gender, Health Humanities, Intercultural Communication, or Language Documentation. A contribution to academic administration will also be expected.  Staff typically teach 1-1.5module(s) per semester, depending on student numbers. The typical contact hours are around 6 hours per week. Further information on the School, University, and Suzhou may be found at the university website: http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Linguistics, or a related discipline is essential. A strong track record or high potential of research, appropriate to stage of career is essential. Experience of teaching in a Higher Education environment is essential Experience of teaching and supervision at the Postgraduate level is highly desirable Experience of Technology Enhanced Learning is desirable. Willingness to engage with AI in pedagogy is essential. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance Travel allowance Children’s education allowance Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (13 days) Full Paid Holidays (34 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application on our university website by Click：https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4448&company=xjtlu  Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter that explains how you fulfil the criteria specified in this job description, including specifying which of the three highlighted areas you can contribute to, and which modules you would be able to teach. A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Contact Details for Three References For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Dr Penelope Scott, Head of the Department of Applied Linguistics (Email: penelope.scott@xjtlu.edu.cn). Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at Jia.Xu@xjtlu.edu.cn . Please quote the position and job ID 4448 in your enquiry.

Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS Assistant Professor in Optimization and Operations Research / Statistics and Data Science/ Financial Mathematics / Engineering and Computational Mathematics / Mathematical Science / Actuarial Science (Ref. 260713005) The Department of Applied Mathematics (AMA) is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences. Apart from making a significant contribution to most of other academic programmes of the University by providing service teaching, the Department also offers master programmes in Applied Mathematics for Science and Technology, Operational Research and Risk Analysis and Quantitative Finance and FinTech. Starting from 2025/26 academic year, the Department offers a new Bachelor Scheme in Applied Mathematics and Finance Analytics and Fast-track Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programmes and will launch a new master programme, MSc in Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence Technology in 2026/27. Members of the Department have expertise in applied optimization and optimal control, engineering computation, operational research, management science and applied statistics, FinTech, data science and machine learning. There are currently 56 academic staff and about 154 research personnel in the Department. Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ama for more information about the Department. Duties The appointee will be required to: (a)    teach and contribute to curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b)    supervise MPhil and PhD students; (c)    engage in scholarly research, consultancy and other scholarly activities leading to publications in top-tier refereed journals and award of research grants;  (d)    undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and (e)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department or his delegates. Qualifications Applicants should: (a)    have a PhD degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Financial Mathematics / Operations Research / Computational Mathematics / Applied Mathematics or a closely related field with experience in Data Science and Analytics; (b)    have expertise in applied statistics, operation research or mathematics; (c)    have an established track record in research and scholarship, including refereed publications and external grant applications; (d)    have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching; and (e)    be highly proficient in written and spoken English. Conditions of Service A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf. Application Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 10 August 2026 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.

Full time fixed term for 12 months at Camperdown Campus Opportunity to join a pioneering research program focused on digital innovation, quantum-enhanced modelling, and resilient infrastructure systems Base Salary Level A, $117,936 - $125,896 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney is a leading hub for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering, systems thinking, and digital infrastructure innovation. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) to join a new research initiative focused on next generation digital twin capability for complex urban and infrastructure and urban systems. Working under the supervision of Professor David Levinson, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of hybrid quantum-classical modelling approaches that support improved analysis, simulation, optimisation, and decision making under uncertainty. The role will suit a researcher with strong technical capability in quantum computing, data-driven modelling, infrastructure systems, computational optimisation, simulation, probabilistic methods, or related areas. This project is part of an ambitious research program across the Schools of Civil Engineering and Project Management. The appointee will conduct original research, contribute to prototype development, prepare high-quality publications, work collaboratively across engineering and related disciplines, and support engagement with academic, government, industry, and community stakeholders. The position offers a strong opportunity for career development, interdisciplinary collaboration, grant development, research translation, and engagement with a growing research program in resilient, intelligent, and data-informed infrastructure systems. Your key responsibilities will be to: conduct high-quality research in quantum-enabled computational approaches for digital twins and complex system simulations develop, implement, test, and benchmark computational models, algorithms, data pipelines, and research software prototypes contribute to optimisation, simulation, sampling, or uncertainty-modelling approaches for complex systems analyse infrastructure, spatial, temporal, networked, or urban systems data contribute to the preparation and submission of journal articles, conference papers, technical reports, and research outputs collaborate with interdisciplinary scholars across engineering, design, planning, computing, and related research domains contribute to stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, research presentations, and partner-facing materials assist with the development of competitive grant applications and future external funding opportunities About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Quantum Computing Research who has: a PhD or near-completed PhD in quantum mechanics, quantum computing, computer science, data science, operations research, applied mathematics, or a closely related field. demonstrated ability to conduct independent, high-quality research appropriate to career stage evidence of a developing research profile, including publications record in a relevant field strong programming and computational research skills, such as Python, R, Julia, MATLAB, R, C/C++, or equivalent research expertise in one or more of the following: quantum computing, quantum optimisation, digital twins, infrastructure modelling, mathematical optimisation, hybrid quantum-classical modelling, simulation, probabilistic modelling, infrastructure systems modelling, or research software development ability to develop, implement, test, and benchmark computational methods ability and interest in conducting interdisciplinary research and working effectively across disciplinary and stakeholder boundaries demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team excellent communication skills To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au . © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 28 July 2026 11:59 PM