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Department: Music Vacancy ID: 040484 Closing Date: 29-Mar-2026 The Music Department at Maynooth University invites applications for a 22-month position as a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with Professor Karen Desmond’s research team on the project “Polyphonic Singing and Communities of Music Writing in Medieval Britain and Ireland, c. 1150 to c. 1350” (BROKENSONG) (funded by a 5-year ERC Consolidator Grant). See the project website: https://ahi.maynoothuniversity.ie/brokensong/. Do you want to work in Ireland on an exciting European Research Council funded project analysing a lost musical corpus recovered from faded and damaged manuscript fragments? For this postdoctoral position, we seek a candidate to conduct analysis of the music corpus recovered, transcribed, and edited within the scope of this project. The candidate’s background can be either in in traditional music analysis (with a PhD in musicology, music analysis or music theory) and/or in computational musicology, digital humanities, computer science, artificial intelligence, or mathematics/statistics, with a PhD in one of these fields or a closely related field, and interested in applying this skillset to the analysis of music data. The place of work is Maynooth University, Ireland: remote work from another country cannot be facilitated. The BROKENSONG project examines singing in medieval Britain and Ireland during a transformative period of western music history, c. 1150-1350. The project team is digitally encoding approximately 700 music compositions copied on over 120 fragmentary music manuscripts. The project reconstructs lost vibrant musical cultures and communities. Salary: Senior Postdoctoral Researcher 2026: €54,851 p.a. (point 1, with increment) Postdoctoral Researcher 2026: €46,805 p.a. (point 1) - €53,391 (point 6, with increment) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 29th of March 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

SBU/Department: School of Health, Medicine and Life Science FTE: 1.0 FTE (37 hours per week) Duration of Contract: Fixed Term (2 years) Salary: UH7 £38,784 pa to £46,049 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days, including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year Location: College Lane Campus This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge AI techniques to real-world challenges in health, medicine, and the life sciences. This is an ideal role for a technically strong, forward-thinking researcher who wants to drive meaningful innovation, champion ethical AI, and make a tangible difference to health and biomedical research. Main duties and responsibilities You will design and validate AI models across diverse domains, from clinical trials and pharmaceutical research to biomedical analytics, biomechanics, and sports science, while delivering high-impact demonstrations that showcase the power of AI in practice. Working closely with senior academics, students, and external partners, you will help embed AI into interdisciplinary projects, shape the School’s AI capability, and contribute to grant writing, publications, and international collaborations. You will also play a key role in building AI capacity through training workshops, student supervision, and active participation in academic life. Skills and experience required You will have practical experience in research teams, scholarly publications, conference presentations, and robust coding practices, including version control and reproducible data pipelines. Proficiency in Python, ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, statistical analysis, and strong IT skills are essential. You will thrive under tight deadlines, handling sensitive data with confidentiality, and have a methodical, detail-oriented approach. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, combined with adaptability, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning. Public engagement experience is desirable. Qualifications required We’re looking for a talented AI researcher with a degree or equivalent level 6 qualification, or higher qualification in a relevant discipline, as well as a PhD (or equivalent level 8 qualification) in AI, Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the person specification. Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal. An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a PhD / Doctorate. Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Rich Callaghan (Associate Dean for Research) r.callaghan@herts.ac.uk Closing Date: 26 March 2026 Interview Date: TBC Reference Number: REQ000550 Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics and recognise that there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development, and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU), located in Wenzhou, China, one of three Sino-American universities along with NYU Shanghai and Duke Kunshan University, is approved by the Ministry of Education of China. Launched in 2012, WKU offers a unique model of higher education in partnership with Kean University, a comprehensive, public university in the state of New Jersey that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. WKU sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and currently enrolls about 5,200 undergraduate and graduate students, and it is now in the midst of a rapid growth that will bring enrollment to 7,000 students within the next three years. All instruction is in English, and all curriculum is provided by Kean University. In addition to its current 18 undergraduate programs, WKU has been approved by the Ministry of Education for offering 8 Master’s and 3 doctorate programs. WKU highly values research-powered teaching and learning, and the average number of faculty publications and the Field-weighted Citation Impact are among the best of leading Chinese academic institutions. Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced developed cities on China’s East Coast, located one hour by plane and three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai. About the Job: The College of Science, Mathematics and Technology is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the biology department at WKU. All faculty positions are full-time assignments, effective for the start of the 2026 Fall semester (August 16). These positions are full-time assignments appointed on a 3-year contract at the first instance and are renewable upon successful reappointment review. Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor is a full-time, 10-month employee who teaches 24 credits per academic year. Tenure-track faculty normally teach 2 different courses with each section consisting typically of 22-28 students. Faculty is required to conduct research, provide high quality teaching and provide service to the university and/or professional community. Six credits of teaching release time will be provided to new faculty each year for the first three consecutive years of the appointment to support external research grant development and other significant research endeavors. Thereafter, release time may be available by application on competitive basis. The university will provide start-up grants (up to 300,000 RMB) supporting their research programs. After joining WKU, faculty will apply to external grants at the municipal, provincial, and national levels. Faculty members successfully obtaining eligible external grants will be afforded release time ranging from 3-12 credits per year. Bioinformatics expertise and/or experience in the biomedical field is desirable in support of the two platforms: Zhejiang Province Bioinformatics International Science and Technology Collaboration Center and the Key Lab of Applied Biomedical Informatics of Wenzhou City, which is hosted and housed at WKU. Teaching assignments and related responsibilities may include day, evening, and weekend, depending on institutional needs. Interest or experience in using advanced instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is highly desirable. All faculty may be required to teach General Education courses as needed. Opportunities are also available to teach interdisciplinary support courses. Qualifications: A doctorate degree in Biology or closely related fields is required. English fluency is required. Candidates should be able to teach upper-level courses related to TWO specific fields: 1) Cancer Biology, or 2) Stem Cell Biology, in addition to General Biology courses. For tenure-track Assistant Professor, applications from early career researchers with PhD degree in biology or closely related disciplines obtained within the past 10 years from reputable universities including Carnegie R1 institutions or equivalent research institutions renowned for their academic excellence in these fields, are encouraged. Tenure-track candidates should possess a strong track record for publication and be ready to lead their research groups independently. Tenure track candidates are expected to plan and conduct research and develop extramurally funded research programs involving students, which is essential for tenure and promotion. Tenure track candidates are also expected to publish peer-reviewed journal articles in impactful journals in Biology or closely related fields. In addition to teaching and student-engaging research duties, candidates are also expected to contribute to the growth of the programs, including but not limited to curriculum development, program assessment, student recruitment/advisement, senior project supervision, internship opportunities, research experiences for undergraduates (REU), etc. Application Information: Applicants are REQUIRED to apply online. To receive full consideration by the search committee, candidates need to submit the following documents via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/182370). Please clearly indicate in your COVER LETTER the specific field (Cancer Biology or Stem Cell Biology) for which you are applying. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit through Interfolio a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research goals, unofficial transcripts, three most recent peer-reviewed academic publications, and contact information of three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that your immediate supervisor may be contacted for the purpose of conducting a reference check. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment. Faculty Position at WKU offers: $70,000-$78,000 for Assistant Professors. Salary of extraordinary candidates shall be determined on a case-by-case basis The University will provide start-up grants to support tenure-track faculty to start their research programs A well-rounded healthcare coverage, housing options and subsidy up to $3,000, home traveling up to $6,000 (2 international round-trip airfares), a reimbursement to cover relocation expenses up to $1,000 and shuttle bus to campus for work.  The university provides financial assistance for academic travel. WKU tuition waiver up to 50% for spouse/dependent children of faculty for undergraduate programs The opportunity to teach high-quality students. About 60% of graduates who pursued graduate study have been admitted to graduate schools at the World’s Top 50 Universities, and more than 80% of graduates who pursued graduate study at the World’s Top 100 Universities. Background Screening: Wenzhou-Kean University conducts background screenings on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.