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The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 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? We are currently seeking a/an University assistant predoctoral 53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy Startdate: 01.04.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 31.03.2030  Reference no.: 5196 The Department of Geography and Regional Research is part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy. It is the largest and oldest Geography department in Austria. The department offers scientific degrees in the bachelor program, in three master programs, in the teacher education program (Bachelor and Master), and in two doctoral programs. Details on the department can be access on http://geographie.univie.ac.at/en/home/. Your personal sphere of influence: The position is assigned to the working group Physical Geography, which has a sound reputation in the research domains of landslides, “human impact” on geosystems and spatial modeling of geomorphic processes as well as in the applied research in the thematic areas global environmental change, natural hazards and –risks, vulnerability, multi-hazard risk and early warning systems. The position is embedded at the interface of natural hazards, risk assessment, vulnerability, multi-hazards and risks, early warning systems and disaster management with a focus on work with big data and spatial planning. You will be part of the Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (https://visess.univie.ac.at) Areas of work: The employment aims to deepen and extend the professional and scientific education targeting a doctoral degree. Your areas of work include: Writing a dissertation / we expect from the successful candidate the dissertation agreement within 12-18 months Contribution to scientific studies Involvement in international co-operations Support by allocation of third-party funded projects Independent teaching based on the collective bargaining agreement Support in Bachelor’s and Master’s student supervision and examination activities Participation in evaluation activities and in quality assurance Integration into the research group and participation in administrative duties Profile: Graduate degree in Geography (major in Physical Geography, Natural Hazards and Risk Analysis, Process Geomorphology or equivalent) or Applied Geology, Engineering Geology, Cartography and Geoinformation or Remote Sensing/ Earth Observation. Interest in Natural Hazards and Risk, spatial analysis and landslide modeling Interest in the systematic investigation of real and potential consequences of landslides on societal systems in the sense of consequence analyses Interest in spatio-temporal scenario analysis of natural hazards and risks in relation to climate change Strongest interest in remote sensing/ Earth observation applications for data acquisition, data processing, data analysis, and advanced visualization of results GIS qualifications are of major advances Skills in project management Very good pedagogic teaching skills Knowledge in e-learning is beneficial Excellent knowledge in English in word and writing Knowledge in German in word and writing High command of written and oral language Ability to work in teams Knowledge in programming language/s, ArcGIS for Desktop and Server, Literature database, Adobe products Experience with slope stability programs  What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work from home (within Austria / upon agreement).  Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team with outstanding research infrastructure in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Fair salary: A basic gross salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a 40h/week basis; amount as of 01/01/2026) per month, 14 times a year. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional personality to the team! 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. Your application should include the following documents: Curriculum Vitae Motivation letters for research (in English, max.1 page) and teaching (in German, max. 1 page) List of Publications, proof of teaching experiences (if applicable) Diplomas Academic Transcripts If you have any questions, please contact: Thomas Glade thomas.glade@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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: 02/24/2026 Prae Doc

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is seeking an exceptional Chief Research and Innovation Officer to lead one of Australia’s most dynamic and impactful health research portfolios. As Victoria’s first public hospital and a cornerstone of the Parkville biomedical precinct, the RMH has a proud legacy of advancing health for everyone, every day. Today, with more than 1,400 active research projects spanning laboratory science, translational research, clinical trials, digital innovation and health services improvement, we are poised for the next phase of growth. As such we are looking for a visionary leader to guide it. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Team, the Chief Research and Innovation Officer will shape and drive a long‑term research and innovation strategy that positions the RMH as a national and international leader. This role oversees a diverse, high‑performing research ecosystem, including laboratory and clinical programs, nursing and allied health research, and the Research Operations Centre. It also offers the unique opportunity for an academic appointment with the University of Melbourne, strengthening the RMH’s significant partnerships across the Parkville precinct. The successful candidate will bring an outstanding international research profile, a strong track record of securing competitive funding, and proven leadership experience within a complex health or research environment. They will champion excellence in clinical trials, research governance and translation, while fostering commercialisation, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. A key element of this role is representing the RMH to government, universities, research institutes, philanthropic partners and global collaborators, positioning the organisation at the forefront of discovery and impact. The incoming leader will also have the benefit of recommendations from a recent independent research review, providing an evidence‑based roadmap for strengthening the RMH’s future research agenda. This role requires an inspiring leader who embodies The Melbourne Way, putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together. The Chief Research and Innovation Officer will mentor emerging research leaders, cultivate multidisciplinary collaboration, and build an environment where creativity, curiosity and scientific rigour thrive. They will play a central role in translating research into improved patient outcomes, driving innovation in care, and ensuring the RMH continues to make a profound difference to the health of our community. If you are driven by purpose, excited by possibility and ready to lead research that shapes the future of health, we invite you to join us at one of Australia’s most respected and ambitious public hospitals. Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. For further information and to apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfill the role description and personal specification to https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetail/09c2ec62-93c3-1b8c-e53e-3a1f5dc16951 quoting reference 8239. For a conversation in confidence please contact: Claudia Roth Claudia.Roth@perrettlaver.com The deadline for applications is 9am AEDT, Monday 16th March. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Perrett Laver’s Data Protection Policy Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please see our Privacy Statement. If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via accessibility@perrettlaver.com.

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Academic, Higher Education, Hospitality Job reference: REQ000495 Attachments: attachmentLecturer in Hospitality Business Management and Food Service (HE) - JDPS - Feb 26.pdf University College Birmingham is looking to recruit a Lecturer in Hospitality Business Management and Food Service to join the growing and exciting College of Food, to be part of the teaching team delivering high quality, inspiring, and inclusive programmes across their portfolio of courses. The ideal candidate will be degree qualified, ideally to a postgraduate level, have industry experience across the Food, Hospitality, and Culinary sectors, and preferably have sustained teaching experience within the HE field. The candidate will be required to teach practical and theory subjects in areas such as Food Service and Restaurant Management, Hospitality Operations Management, Food and Beverage Operations, Employability Skills, and Entrepreneurism, as well as providing outstanding tutoring and pastoral support to diverse and ambitious student cohorts. If you want to work in The College of Food, be part of a proactive team, guide the next generation of Hospitality and Food professionals, and contribute to the growth and success of the iconic and world-renowned institution, then apply now! Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.