Ningbo University

Lead academic excellence in chronic care and aging at one of Australia's leading health precincts Continuing Position with attractive renumeration package About the opportunity The Sydney Medical School is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic leader as Associate Professor or Professor of Chronic Care and Ageing within the Westmead Clinical School. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced clinician-researcher to lead and expand an internationally recognised program of research, education, and clinical innovation in chronic disease and healthy ageing within one of Australia's largest and most diverse health precincts. The role is based at Westmead Clinical School, with a clinical academic appointment through Western Sydney Local Health District. The successful appointee will build on established strengths in frailty and ageing research, including a major frailty research register developed in collaboration with the University of Wollongong and Western Sydney Local Health District. This platform provides a strong foundation for developing interdisciplinary programs and research centres focused on chronic disease, frailty, multimorbidity, and integrated models of care. The appointee will play a key leadership role in shaping research direction, curriculum development, and the training and mentoring of the next generation of clinicians and researchers. They will foster strong partnerships across the University, health services, government, and industry to translate research into improved models of care and health outcomes. Applications are welcomed from outstanding candidates in geriatric medicine, chronic disease areas (including cardiovascular, renal, and neurological conditions), dementia, multimorbidity, and related fields. The University encourages applications from both national and international candidates. About you (skills, capabilities and experience) The successful candidate will: Hold medical qualifications registrable in Australia and relevant specialist qualification (e.g. FRACP or equivalent). Hold a PhD or equivalent higher degree, with a strong research track record in chronic care, ageing, or related fields. Have an outstanding record of research, clinical scholarship, and teaching. Demonstrate a strong record of competitive research funding and high-quality publications. Demonstrate leadership in developing clinical research programs in chronic disease and ageing. Have experience in supervising HDR students and mentoring emerging clinician-researchers. Demonstrate proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and sectors. Provide vision and leadership in advancing models of care, prevention, and education in chronic disease and healthy ageing. Demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that improve outcomes for people living with complex chronic conditions, particularly older adults. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance is available Term and remuneration The successful candidate will be offered a continuing position on a full-time basis. The appointment is subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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. Other As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+. 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 CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details. Candidate Information Brochure 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 Mushtaq Sobhan, Recruitment Operations by email to mushtaq.sobhan@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Thursday 30 July 2026 11:59 PM

Ref.: 536671 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (21300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Assistant Research Officer in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (to be seconded to GBAICTI as Data Scientist) (Ref.: 536671) The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute (GBAICTI) is a wholly-owned entity of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, serving as a centralized clinical research facilitation platform with the mission of creating and sustaining a thriving clinical research ecosystem and driving development in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area (GBA). In November 2024, the University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) was appointed as the operator of GBAICTI. In December 2025, the Real-World Study and Application Centre (RWSAC) was established under GBAICTI to open up local health and medical databases and promote collaboration between Hong Kong and other GBA cities. We are now seeking a high-calibre professional to join the RWSAC (located at Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone) as Chief Data Scientist. Duties and Responsibilities Manage, process, and analyse complex real-world healthcare datasets to generate insights and evidence. Develop and implement data pipelines for the ingestion, curation, and transformation of RWD into the common data model. Conduct advanced statistical analyses and epidemiological studies on RWD. Collaborate with the Research Coordinators and Project Managers to define analysis plans and ensure data quality for specific projects. Prepare analysis datasets, reports, and visualisations for both internal stakeholders and external clients/sponsors. Requirements Ph.D. degree or above in Epidemiology, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related disciplines. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in epidemiology, data science, data analysis, or data management field. Proficiency in analytics tools such as Python, SQL, and R Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including both Cantonese and Putonghua). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and/or an interview. What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from July 9, 2026 and continue until July 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency Applications close: Jul 31, 2026 (HK Time)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Category Manager – Professional Services to join the University of Surrey’s Finance team. You will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering the University’s procurement strategy across a broad range of professional services categories, including HR, Finance, Marketing, Recruitment, and Travel. The role focuses on securing value for money, managing risk, and building effective supplier partnerships that support the University’s strategic, operational, and people-focused objectives. The Role Working in close collaboration with functional leads, business services teams, and senior stakeholders to understand operational, commercial, and strategic requirements, you will enable the delivery of fit-for-purpose procurement solutions. Your work will directly support service quality, flexibility, innovation, and scalability across diverse service areas. While the primary focus is Professional Services categories, the role may also support wider University procurement initiatives as required. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the Professional Services category strategy Establishing and managing effective frameworks and commercial models Providing commercial leadership and stakeholder influence Leading complex sourcing, tendering, and negotiations  Driving commercial value and performance improvement  Improving supplier management, standardisation, and demand control Ensuring governance, contracts, and capability development About You The role requires a strong understanding of professional services procurement, including consultancy, outsourced services, agency models, and demand management. Flexibility of approach is essential, as is the ability to provide clear commercial leadership and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, finance colleagues, and other senior leaders to define and deliver successful outcomes. You will also have: Highly developed knowledge of procurement principles and practices, particularly regarding professional services related procurement. Significant experience managing complex procurements in a services organisation, including advertising, tendering, contract drafting, negotiation, and supplier relationship management. The proven ability to lead procurement-related business improvement and organisational change projects. The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate experience of professional services procurement from within a public or private sector organisation and will have knowledge of procurement/e-procurement systems. What we can offer In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with additional days for Bank Holidays and University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. How to apply To apply please upload your CV and cover letter to the University website. Informal enquiries should be directed to Nick Jones via n.p.jones@surrey.ac.uk  Please note we are not looking for any external agency support on this role at this time. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.  Further details Job Description