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The Role You will be working as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in the. This collaborative project, funded by the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account, will be conducted at Durham Chemistry and Chiesi Farmaceutici in Parma. You will prepare and test new phosphine ligands that could enable nickel, a cheap and abundant metal, to replace toxic, expensive and scarce palladium catalysts in cross-coupling reactions (Chemistry Nobel prize 2010) and in related C-C and C-heteroatom bond-forming transformations. Such reactions are among the top 5 transformations performed in pharma, as they stitch together key fragments towards the synthesis of drug candidates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). During the initial five months in the Franchino Lab (Durham, UK), you will make and characterise new phosphines and their nickel complexes, using Schlenk techniques, the glovebox, NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, single-crystal X-ray diffraction and other techniques that might be deemed suitable. You will then test the new ligands in Ni-catalysed C-C and C-X bond-forming reactions, employing a variety of coupling partners and taking advantage of our high-throughput experimentation facility as appropriate (96-well reaction plates, tumble stirrer/heat block, multichannel pipettes and centrifuge hosted in a glovebox). During the next 3 months in Chiesi (Parma, Italy), you will test our new ligands, as well as ligand libraries available at Chiesi and/or commercial ones, in Ni-catalysed reactions of interest to the company to prepare for instance medicinal chemistry libraries and drug candidates. Key responsibilities To conduct a research project under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI, Dr Allegra Franchino) and her collaborator (Dr Paolo Ronchi, Chiesi), working productively both on your own and in collaboration with others, as appropriate. To plan and manage your research activity effectively and safely, with minimal input from the PI, share research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the ideation and planning of research projects. To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the PI and offering creative or innovative solutions. To work with the PI and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and ideas, and extend the research portfolio. To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature through written presentations and oral discussions. To prepare and deliver presentations on research activities to both academic and non-academic audiences. To prepare high-quality outputs, including weekly and termly research reports for the PI, and drafts of papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals as appropriate. To actively participate to problem sessions, group meetings, training, induction events, workshops and other meetings as required, both at Durham and at Chiesi. To liaise with departmental and university support units as appropriate for the progression of the project, follow all rules and guidelines in place in the group, the Department, the University and the company, including the NDA and collaboration agreement related to this project, making all necessary internal and external contacts to develop this project successfully. To engage in continuing professional development attending relevant training and development courses. To contribute to fostering a collegial, supportive and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.

Ref.: 534447 Work type: Full-time Department: Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (47500) Categories: Teaching Staff Lecturer in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) (Ref.: 534447) The University of Hong Kong is a leading, global university focused on both research and teaching excellence. The Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) is a unit tasked with supporting and enhancing teaching and learning across all disciplines by promoting the best practices in evidence-informed teaching, learning and assessment in Higher Education. Working in TALIC, the appointee will be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to developing and improving teaching and learning. If you are an experienced lecturer who are interested in supporting colleagues across the university and across disciplines, we invite you to apply for the post. Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to CPD programmes for new and experienced members of teaching staff. Provide support and guidance to Research Postgraduate Students involved in teaching. Consult with teachers across different faculties. Requirements Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or above in Education or a related discipline. They should have at least five years of post-qualification teaching experience in higher education and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively within interdisciplinary teams. Possession of a Fellowship of Advance HE would be advantageous. What We Offer The appointment will be made on a two-year fixed-term basis, to commence as soon as possible. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits. How to Apply The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV., along with the contacts of three referees. Review of applications will start from March 2, 2026 and continue until April 17, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Department: IT Services Vacancy ID: 040025 Closing Date: 15-Mar-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. Maynooth University now wishes to appoint an IT Analyst on a full-time, permanent basis at Administrative Officer II grade. The post will report to the Business Systems Manager within the Enterprise Solutions area of IT Services and will sit within the Information Systems Team. The IT Analyst (Student Systems) will act as a technical lead responsible for maintaining the quality, enhancement, and continuity of support for the University’s Student Systems and their associated business processes. The role involves providing effective system administration, supporting business‑critical operations, and contributing to significant projects and service improvements across IT Services and the wider University. Salary: Administrative Officer II: €46,418– €65,806 p.a. (9 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, the 15th 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