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Nihon University

Nihon University (Nichidai) is a private research university in Japan. Originally founded by Yamada Akiyoshi as the Nihon Law School in 1889, it is the largest university in Japan with over 70,000 students in attendance. The university is made up of 16 colleges and 87 departments, 20 postgraduate schools, one junior college which is composed of five departments, one correspondence division, 32 research institutes and three hospitals. Faculties include law, economics, commerce, art and science and technology among others. The main campuses are located in the Kantō region, in Tokyo and the surrounding areas. There are two more campuses in Shizuoka Prefecture and Fukushima Prefecture. In 2016, the university acquired the former Newcastle Court House in New South Wales Australia which became its first international campus.

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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? We are currently seeking a/an

University Assistant Predoctoral - PhD Position in Inorganic & Materials Chemistry

52 Faculty of Chemistry
Startdate: 01.01.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 4950

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Chin Research Group at the Department of Functional Materials and Catalysis at the Faculty of Chemistry develops advanced porous materials (MOF and COF) for sensing, energy conversion and catalysis.

This PhD project aims to control the growth, alignment, and assembly of framework materials using external fields (electric, magnetic, or flow) to create structured, anisotropic, and multifunctional materials. By coupling field-driven orientation with compositional design, the project will reveal how directional control over framework domains influences charge transport, optical response, and catalytic performance.  Applications include enhanced electrochemical sensing, field-responsive coatings, and energy-harvesting architectures. The candidate will use advanced fabrication, microscopy, and spectroscopy techniques, and work within an interdisciplinary team spanning materials chemistry, surface science, and applied physics.

The position is embedded in the Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem), Austria’s largest graduate network in chemical sciences, providing training, mentoring, and networking in a world-class research environment. You will join a vibrant and international research environment within the Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem) – Austria’s largest doctoral training program in chemistry. DoSChem brings together more than 200 doctoral students and over 50 PIs, fostering interdisciplinary and curiosity-driven research.

The contract duration is 3 years with a preliminary limitation of 1,5 years and will automatically be extended to 3 years unless the employer hands in a non-extension declaration after 12 months. An extension up to a total of 4 years is then possible provided the excellent performance of the candidate.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means you:


	Synthesize and characterize MOF/COF/HOF materials and composites
	Investigate field-assisted growth and assembly using electric, magnetic, or electrohydrodynamic stimuli
	Fabricate structured and patterned films for sensing, photonic and energy applications
	Correlate orientation, morphology, and functionality using microscopy and spectroscopy
	Contribute to publications, conferences, and collaborative projects
	Participate in mentoring and teaching activities within the department
	Hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	Contribute to the administration and smooth running of the research group
	Take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration. 
	We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
	You work on your dissertation and its completion.


This is part of your personality:


	Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline (grade of at least 2 in Austrian system / GPA ≥ 3.5/4)
	Strong background in inorganic or materials chemistry
	Experience in the basic handling of DNA or peptides is an advantage.
	Experience in materials synthesis and characterization is a must. (MOF/COF synthesis or colloidal assembly is an advantage)
	Evidence of scientific writing and publications is a plus.
	Excellent communication and data presentation skills
	Fluent in English (German is an advantage)
	Motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently


Expectations for successful candidates

The language of the school is English; therefore, English is required, German is appreciated. Further expectations are:


	Strong communication, data presentation and visualization skills
	Ability to work both, independently and collaboratively


What we offer:

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 3.714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Contract duration: The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. An extension up to a total of 4 years is then possible provided the excellent performance of the candidate.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Please submit the following documents in English as a SINGLE PDF document through our job portal ("Apply now" - button), Job-ID 4950:


	Strong motivation letter
	Curriculum vitae (CV)
	Copies of Bachelor and Master degree certificates in German or in certified English translation (including CREDIT TRANSCRIPTS!)
	Contact information of two referees, who have PREVIOUSLY SUPERVISED you in your past research projects


If you have any questions, please contact:

Jia Min Chin

jiamin.chin@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.

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​Application deadline: 12/09/2025 

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Macao

(Ref. No.: FAH/DAD/AAP/VD/12/2025)

The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized research-oriented comprehensive public university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 145 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 285 in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and residential college system, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. In addition, UM is currently establishing a campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, which is expected to be operational in 2028. With unprecedented growth and development, UM offers a wide range of opportunities for high-calibre talents at all levels to achieve their career goals. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM.

The Department of Arts and Design of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites applications for the position of Associate/Assistant Professor in Visual Communication Design. According to the current plan, a Faculty of Design will be established at the new campus, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees programmes in Visual Communication Design.

Our newly established Visual Communication programme integrates design, technology, research, and is building a world-class team of designers, artists, and interdisciplinary scholars. The programme emphasizes: 1. Cutting-edge practices: motion design, 3D visualization, interactive media, immersive experience design, generative/AI design, and future-driven visual communication strategies; 2. Strong research orientation combined with practical, industry-relevant artistic creation; 3. Interdisciplinary exploration across art, design, technology, humanities, education, and emerging fields; 4. A global vision linking China and the world, and bridging tradition and the future. We are seeking internationally minded faculty with strong portfolios, innovative teaching, and a desire to co-create a forward-looking design school.

Qualifications

1. Doctoral degree in Visual Communication Design or related areas (or equivalent terminal degree with significant professional achievements); 2. A strong portfolio of design practice; 3. Demonstrated teaching experience at graduate or undergraduate level; 4. International exposure through study, work, exhibitions, or industry collaboration; 5. Proficiency in English; 6. Interdisciplinary or cross-cultural scholarship linking design with technology, humanities, or new media; 7. Expertise in one or more future-oriented areas is preferred: (i) Motion graphics and time-based media; (ii) 3D/CG visualization; (iii) XR/VR/AR; (iv) UI/UX and digital product design; (v) AI-assisted design; (vi) Creative coding/computational design; (vii) Data visualization and information systems; (viii) Immersive exhibition and spatial experience design; 8. Candidates with a commitment to building a young, ambitious programme and contributing to long-term strategic growth of the Faculty of Design will be especially valued.

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty subject to the mutual agreement of the both parties.

Remuneration

A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP1,052,800 (approximately USD129,980) for the position of Associate Professor and MOP855,400 (approximately USD105,600) for the position of Assistant Professor will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on-campus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/.

Application Procedure

Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details, and apply ONLINE. Applicants are required to submit 1, Cover Letter; 2. CV with contact of three referees and document link to digital portfolio (no more than 20 works); 3. Teaching philosophy; 4. Artist/designer statement; 5. Three samples of academic writing and/or syllabi. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application.

Human Resources Section, Office of Administration

University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China 

Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/;

Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo

Tel: +853 8822 8699;

Fax: +853 8822 2412

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.

***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***

** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**


University of Macau

The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis)



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? We are currently seeking a/an

PhD Position in the Anthropology of the Art World

49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Startdate: 01.02.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 31.01.2029
Reference no.: 4942

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a PhD student (university assistant or prae doc in the Austrian university system), you will work for the ERC project ‘The anthropology of the future: an art world perspective’ (ANTHROFUTURE) led by Prof. Manuela Ciotti (Principal investigator, PI). The project is based at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology.

As part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology not only brings together renowned scientists and students, but also different research areas, a variety of ethnographic methods, a large number of outstanding research projects and appreciative collegial exchange.

ANTHROFUTURE focuses on the art world as an interlocked digital and physical system as an ethnographic site. The project uses innovative multimodal methodologies to generate analytical and theoretical advancements on the future as a time-zone in its comparative and political dimensions across the regional contexts under analysis.

As part of the ANTHROFUTURE team, you will carry out an ethnography of the digital-physical art world infrastructure with a focus on art fairs. In particular, the candidate will conduct research online and in person at Art Basel (Basel, Hong Kong, Qatar) and Art Dubai among others.

More details on the project: https://www.anthrofuture.com.

The employment duration is 3 years (36 months). Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible. Employment start date: 01.02.2026.

Your future tasks:

You take on tasks in research, teaching and administration to support the project ANTHROFUTURE and will be expected to:


	Finalize your dissertation agreement within 12 months
	Work on your dissertation and its completion within 3 years
	Carry out research in full compliance of ethics, data- and best-practice ERC research guidelines (you will receive support in doing that)
	Develop and deliver high-quality, innovative research outcomes on the topic of the research project
	Participate in conferences of appropriate learned societes and associations
	Produce research publications for leading international and/or peer reviewed journals and book chapters for ANTHROFUTURE
	Produce research dissemination materials for the project´s public facing website and social media
	Assist in exhibition projects (both physical and digital)
	Work with the project administrator to ensure that they have the information and materials they need to effect the smooth running of the case study and the wider ANTHROFUTURE project
	Work closely with the PI and the other members of the ANTHROFUTURE research team to assist in research and outcome delivery, and other tasks as agreed with the PI
	Travel, including international travel where necessary and appropriate
	You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.


This is part of your personality:

Must-have´s:


	Completed (or near to completion) Master's degree or Diploma in the field of anthropology of art, economic anthropology, digital anthropology, anthropology of data, visual anthropology.
	Experience in academic writing and with multimodal research methods including digital media
	Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level)
	You should be a teamplayer with high social skills to be able to sucessfully work and collaborate with the ANTHROFUTURE team
	Software proficiency: MS Office


What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours with the option for hybrid work (partially in home office) upon agreement. 
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 in center of beautiful Vienna 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 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Submit the following documents in English:


	Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages) that includes the names and contacts of two referees
	Your scientific curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
	Statement on your research interests (max. 1 page)
	Writing sample (an article or an chapter of your MA thesis)
	Master Degree / Diploma
	Interviews are scheduled to take place in mid-January 2026
	Via our job portal / Apply now - button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Manuela Ciotti

manuela.ciotti@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: 12/21/2025 

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The basic salary of EUR 3,714.80 (on a full-time basis)



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 specialising in East Asian Art History

40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 15.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until:  14.03.2029
Reference no.: 4866

The Department of History of Art at the University of Vienna is the largest center for research and education in the visual arts in Austria. It focuses on the visual arts in Europe, Asia, and the Islamic World. Currently there are 2000 students.

The Department of Art History is inviting applications for a position (75%) as University Assistant (pre-doc) specialising in East Asian Art History starting March 15th, 2026.

Your new job:

As a university assistant (pre doc), you will complement the team around Univ.-Prof. Lukas Nickel. Our research and teaching focusses on the art history of East Asia.

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

Your tasks:


	You participate in all activities at the chair of Art History of Asia (research projects, conferences, excursions etc.)
	You pursue your PhD project
	You hold university courses and supervise students according to the requirements specified in the collective agreement for PhD students
	You contribute to administrative tasks


Your profile:


	Excellent Master degree with a thesis in the field of Art History of China and Korea
	Languages: Excellent English and German knowledge, and at least one East Asian language
	Competence in teaching
	Team skills and organisational expertise


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 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

How to apply:

Please assemble your application in a single PDF-document and submit it via the job portal. The application should include:


	letter of intent and CV
	Exposé of dissertation project (max. 3 pages)
	Certificates
	Table of contents and one chapter of your MA thesis
	Addresses of two referees
	Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Lukas Nickel  

lukas.nickel@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 

The University of Vienna pursues an anti-discriminatory employment policy and values ​​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: 12/07/2025  (month/day/year)

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The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

The Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna invites applications for a

Tenure-Track Professorship in Romance Linguistics: Language Acquisition

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies

Working hours: 40 |
Limited until:  permanent
Reference no.: 4897

The position

The professorship will focus on language acquisition in the Romance languages (L1, L2, foreign language acquisition, multilingualism) both in research and teaching. We expect a PhD in this field of research covering at least one of the three languages French, Italian and Spanish. The candidate is expected to represent at least two, ideally all three languages in research and teaching. The candidate should have experience and competences that cover both language acquisition theories and empirical methods of language acquisition research.

The professorship is part of a research-active department with a high potential for cooperation in the fields of language acquisition, in particular multilingualism, language contact and foreign language acquisition. The successful candidate will have many further opportunities to connect and cooperate with other departments in the faculty in fields including, but not limited to, psycholinguistics, applied linguistics, grammar theory, historical and comparative linguistics as well as socio- and variational linguistics.https://romanistik.univie.ac.at/

Your academic profile:


	Doctoral degree/PhD
	Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies
	Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level


We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:


	the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure.
	a dynamic research environment
	a wide range of research and teaching support services
	attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
	an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan


Application documents (in English):


	Letter of motivation
	Academic curriculum vitae
	
		education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF)
		positions held to date
		career breaks (e.g. relevant parental, family or other care periods)
		awards and honors
		commissions of trust
		previous and current cooperation partners
		complete list of acquired third-party funding and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
		list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
		teaching and mentoring
		supervision experience (Master and PhD), if applicable
	
	
	List of publications
	
		link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication list
		three key publications as electronic full text version (PDF, max 30 MB)
	
	
	Research statement
	
		most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
		synopsis of three key publications with relevance to the position advertised
		publication strategy
	
	
	Teaching and supervision statement
	
		teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
		teaching evaluations (if available, PDF)
	
	


If you have any questions, please contact:

berufungsservice@univie.ac.at

Only applications submitted through the link "Apply now" below will be considered.

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: 12/10/2025
Reference no.: 4897

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