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Posting Start Date: 16/04/2026 Schemes of Service: Research Division: Infocomm Technology Employment Type: Fixed Term As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an industry innovation research project where you will be part of the research team to design, develop and evaluate schemes for quantum key distribution networks and systems. Key Responsibilities: Participate in the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Design, develop and evaluate solutions given problem statements in key generation and relaying across multiple hops in quantum key distribution (QKD) networks. Demonstrate functionality of solutions. Document and publish the project works. Job Requirements: Have relevant knowledge in the areas of quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols, e.g., BB84, E91, MDI, TF, etc. If there is no prior experience, it is acceptable if the candidate can self-learn the knowledge within a short time (e.g., 1 month). Have a degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will be advantageous. Experience in designing, developing and evaluating solutions for a given problem statement using simulation tools, such as Matlab, Python, etc., and documenting and publishing the works in technical reports or papers. Knowledge of network placement optimization for various topologies, e.g., Erdos-Renyi random network, scale-free, small world, etc, will be advantageous. key Competencies: Understand existing quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols, networks and systems. Able to perform resource placement optimization in computer/communication networks. Proficient in technical writing and analytical skills. Show strong initiative and take ownership of work. Able to work in a team with members of diverse backgrounds.

Position Details Continuing I Full Time  Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $116,349- $128,806 pa | 17% Super View Position Description Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country About the Role: The Senior Research Development Officer (Health) plays a key role in this ambition by supporting researchers to develop high-quality, competitive funding proposals and identifying strategic opportunities that grow the University’s research performance. Working closely with academics, Colleges, Institutes, and research leadership, you will provide expert guidance across the full research development lifecycle, from opportunity identification and bid strategy through to proposal development and submission. This is a dynamic and collaborative role that sits at the heart of major research funding success in health and medical research. In this role, you will: Provide expert advice, editing support, and strategic guidance to help researchers develop competitive health and medical research funding proposals Identify and evaluate funding opportunities and contribute to strategies that grow research income, including MRFF and other major schemes Coordinate and support complex, multi-disciplinary research bid development processes in collaboration with internal stakeholders Contribute to the development of a proactive, structured approach to research opportunity identification, analysis, and strategic targeting About You You are a highly capable research development professional who thrives in fast-paced and collaborative environments. You bring strong experience supporting competitive research funding proposals and understand the health and medical research funding landscape. You are confident working with researchers to shape ideas into clear, compelling, and competitive submissions. To be successful, you will demonstrate: Experience supporting research funding proposals in a university or research environment Strong understanding of health and medical research funding schemes, including funder strategy and objectives Demonstrated ability to interpret complex information, such as funding guidelines Demonstrated ability to evaluate the competitiveness of funding proposals High-level written communication skills, including proposal writing and editing Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in complex environments Candidates with Australian Work Rights are welcome to apply. This position offers relocation support. Life at Flinders Flinders University is driven by a bold purpose: to change lives and change the world. Through Agenda 2035 – Impact. With Purpose., we are expanding the scale, reach, and ambition of our research to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities, industry, and global health systems. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Support future initiatives like the Flinders HealthCARE Centre Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. How to Apply and Information As well as a CV, you are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description. For more information regarding this position, please contact Merrilyn Larusson Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Sunday, 10 May 2026. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.  At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.  Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 10 May 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures The School of Modern Languages and Cultures (MLAC) at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Teaching Fellow in Chinese Studies. The appointment will be on a fixed term full-time (1 FTE) basis for twelve months, starting on 1 September 2026, replacing Professor Qing Cao while he undertakes a Leverhulme Research Fellowship. We invite applications for those with research expertise in Chinese Studies, and in particular from candidates with interests in film studies, visual culture and contemporary cultural and literary studies. The post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent teaching while allowing you the opportunity to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. While independent research is not part of the role, the postholder will be able to participate in the School's research community. MLAC is one of the largest and most successful such Schools in the UK and is ranked joint 40th (7th in the UK) in the 2026 QS World Rankings by Subject. It brings together research in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Japanese and Russian Studies. Our reach spans Europe, the Arab world, Russophone Eurasia, Hispanic America, and East Asia, and their mutual socio-cultural, intellectual and linguistic relations. Our expertise ranges from the medieval and early modern periods through to the contemporary era, with particular strengths in visual arts and culture, the relationship between the sciencesand the humanities, textual scholarship, gender and sexuality studies, critical and cultural theory, travel literature, creative writing, and translation. Indeed, translation - understood in its broad sense of transmission, interpretation and circulation of cultural forms, ideas and histories - underpins the School's collective practices. The Role Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow in Chinese Studies. The post is at 1 FTE for a fixed term of 12 months, beginning on 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. As the post is funded by a Leverhulme Trust award, we do not anticipate that it will be extended beyond this fixed term. The successful applicant will have excellent Chinese and English language skills (L1 language proficiency or near-equivalent in both cases), as well as research expertise and teaching experience in Chinese Studies. You should be able to teach aspects of Chinese cinema, film, visual culture, and contemporary literary and cultural studies. You will be fully integrated in the Chinese Studies team within Durham University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures and you will be expected to contribute to the delivery of teaching on the BA in Chinese Studies and other relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as appropriate, to include curriculum development, the convening of modules, and all aspects of assessment. Teaching Fellowships offer the opportunity of valuable experience to those early in their academic careers. Th e post of Teaching Fellow will involve a significant teaching load, which may extend into the summer period, and there may be related scholarship and the opportunity for administrative duties which relate to education and pedagogy. The post is for a fixed term only, and it is not anticipated that the post will be extended beyond this fixed term. Successful applicants will, ideally be in post by 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.