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Novena University

Novena University is based in Ogume in Delta State, Nigeria. It was established in 2005 as the first private university in the state.
Applicants are expected to score a minimum of 160 in Nigeria’s UMED entrance test. 
Students can study in the colleges of medicine and health sciences, basic medical sciences, law, management and social science, natural and applied science, and computing and telecommunications. 
The university signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Delta State University for the training of medical students in 2017 and has since developed clinical medicine, medicine, dentistry and pharmacy degrees, as well as an LLB in law. 
The university also has a 240-bed teaching hospital.

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Singapore

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 an industry innovation research project as part of a research team developing molecular and sequencing workflows for microbial characterization. The work supports the rapid detection of microbial bioburden in biopharmaceutical cleaning validation using a Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) biosensor platform. Responsibilities include next-generation sequencing (NGS), qPCR-based molecular assays for microbial quantification and aptamer validation, and experimental support for aptamer discovery targeting environmental microorganisms listed in the US Pharmacopeia.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities


	Perform microbial community characterization using next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms such as Illumina sequencing or Oxford Nanopore sequencing. 
	Design and perform qPCR-based molecular assays for microbial quantification and aptamer validation.
	Prepare DNA sequencing libraries, including nucleic acid extraction, amplification, and library preparation. 
	Conduct basic bioinformatics processing of sequencing data, including sequence quality control and taxonomic profiling where required.
	Support aptamer discovery and validation experiments, including nucleic acid preparation, amplification, and molecular characterization.
	Perform routine molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA purification, and nucleic acid quantification.
	Maintain accurate laboratory records and experimental documentation.


Research & Project Responsibilities


	Plan and execute experimental workflows to support project milestones related to microbial detection and biosensor development.
	Contribute to sequencing-based microbial profiling of environmental and cleaning validation samples.
	Work collaboratively with project investigators and interdisciplinary teams to integrate sequencing and molecular biology results with biosensor development.
	Prepare technical reports and contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and project documentation.
	Support generation of experimental data required for project validation and milestone reporting. Operational Responsibilities
	Ensure laboratory compliance with Work Safety and Health (WSH) regulations and institutional safety guidelines.
	Manage procurement and inventory of molecular biology and sequencing consumables.
	Maintain laboratory equipment used for molecular biology and sequencing workflows. Mentorship
	Support training of junior researchers, research assistants, and students where required. 
	Contribute to knowledge sharing within the research group.
	To communicate in any relevant internal or external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.
	Any ad-hoc duties assigned by Supervisor.


Job Requirements

Essential


	Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related field. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will be advantageous
	Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing technologies, such as Illumina or Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms including sequencing library preparation
	Demonstrated experience working with environmental or low-biomass microbial samples.
	Demonstrated experience with DNA extraction and PCR amplification
	Demonstrated experience performing qPCR assays for nucleic acid quantification and molecular analysis, including troubleshooting
	Demonstrated experience with aptamer technologies or nucleic acid-based molecular recognition systems.
	Strong laboratory skills in molecular biology techniques.


Preferred 


	Familiarity with microbial community sequencing workflows such as 16S rRNA sequencing or metagenomic analysis.
	Demonstrated experience with bioinformatics tools for sequencing data processing (e.g., quality control, taxonomic classification, microbial community analysis). 
	Demonstrated experience working in interdisciplinary or industry-linked research projects.


Key Competencies


	Strong experimental design and troubleshooting skills in molecular biology. 
	Ability to independently conduct laboratory experiments and manage datasets.
	Strong scientific communication skills, including technical reporting and presentations.
	Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams.
	Good organizational and project management skills.



Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis)

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov



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

47 Faculty of Psychology
Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 30.09.2030
Reference no.: 5883

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!

The Faculty of Psychology at the University of Vienna comprises four Departments as well as the Psychological Outpatient Unit. The Differential Psychology and Psychological Assessment Unit is a part of the Department for Developmental and Educational Psychology.

Research topics of the Unit focus particularly on (i) cognitive abilities, their bases, correlates, and (intra- and interindividual) changes over time, (ii) the development, application, and evaluation of psychological test (esp. objective personality tests), as well as (iii) the validity of empirical study effects. Our methodological approaches include quantitative analyses of cross-sectional and longitudinal data, research syntheses-based approaches (especially meta-analyses), as well as IRT-based (experimental) methods. We offer excellent work opportunities that are expected to lead to the completion of a doctorate, a motivated and experienced team, as well as international collaborations and intensive promotion of young scientists.

Your personal sphere of influence:

Areas of work:

Participation in research, teaching and administration:


	Designing and conducting empirical studies
	Publication of research results in international scientific journals
	We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months
	Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
	Participation in acquiring third party funding
	Involvement in the organization of and participation at meetings, conferences, symposiums
	Supervision of students


This is part of your personality:

Profile:


	Degree qualified in psychology (Bachelor and Master or Diploma studies)
	Strong research interests in the area of differential psychology and psychological diagnostics, especially in the research focus of the unit (e.g., intelligence, giftedness)
	Experience in planning, conducting, and statistical analysis of empirical studies
	Advanced knowledge of statistical data analysis programs (desired: JASP, R) and motivation to further develop these competences.
	Good knowledge of quantitative analysis methods and motivation for extending this knowledge
	Excellent command of written and spoken German and English
	Ability to work in a team
	Strong organizational skills
	Strong commitment, personal initiative, and independence
	Motivation for participating in academic teaching


Desirable qualifications are:


	Initial experiences with the scientific research process
	Initial teaching experiences
	Experience in applied psychological test construction
	Knowledge of university processes and structures
	Experiences abroad


What we offer:


	Doctorate and support of a scientific career by working in a committed team
	Start of a research career in a motivated team
	Participation in the international scientific exchange (conferences) as well as trainings by the Human Resources Unit and the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Vienna
	Teaching experience in bachelor’s and master’s curriculum
	Attendance of the Vienna Doctoral School in Cognition, Behaviour and Neuroscience (VDS CoBeNe)


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 3.776,10 (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:

Application documents


	Letter of motivation
	Academic curriculum vitae
	List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)
	Short doctoral project proposal
	Degree certificates
	Via our  job portal / Apply now - button


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.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Jakob Pietschnig

jakob.pietschnig@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: 21. August 2026

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University of Vienna

Hong Kong

Ref.: 536821
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Innovation (14800)
Categories: Teaching Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in the School of Innovation (Ref.: 536821), to commence on January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

The School of Innovation is a new interdisciplinary school at HKU dedicated to preparing students to create meaningful impact in a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. With its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the early stages of development, the School is looking for candidates who are passionate about exploring effective and innovative pedagogies to implement interdisciplinary education for nurturing future generations of innovators with competences in technology.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, with evidence demonstrating their capabilities in making high-quality contributions to higher education. They should be enthusiastic and flexible about going beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries to develop the technology competences of students with diverse backgrounds, interests and learning needs. The applicants should have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Experience in collaborating with local and/or overseas secondary schools would be an advantage. Those with more than five years of teaching experience at the tertiary level (or in an equivalent professional setting) who demonstrate outstanding pedagogical skills and leadership in curriculum design may be considered for appointment as Senior Lecturer.

The appointee will be responsible for:


	Contributing to developing curriculum to equip students with core technological skills (such as computational problem-solving with programming, data science, mathematical modelling, and statistics) to empower them to innovate;
	Delivering interdisciplinary courses with effective and innovative pedagogies for students with diverse backgrounds, fostering their technological competencies for innovation;
	Supervising student projects;
	Providing academic advising to students;
	Contributing to admissions and outreach events, and liaising with external and internal parties to promote the School; and
	Contributing to committees and administrative duties.


A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided for Senior Lecturer as applicable.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. and a statement of teaching philosophy. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 20, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.


The University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 536197
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine (20900)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.:536197) (to commence as soon as possible for three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nutritional Epidemiology

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team in nutritional epidemiology, with a focus on dietary patterns, lifestyle monitoring, and health outcomes in large populations.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Nutritional Epidemiology or a related field, with substantial experience in dietary analysis, epidemiologic study design, big data handling, and dietary pattern deduction. They must demonstrate proven expertise in nutritional epidemiology, particularly in linking dietary pattern identification to health outcomes, and preference will be given to those with specialized experience in diet and health research in large population cohorts. The appointee is expected to demonstrate both independent research capabilities and effective team collaboration, manage ongoing research projects on lifestyle monitoring and intervention, publish original research articles in high-impact journals, assist PIs in writing external competitive grants, and develop their own SEED funding applications. This position offers excellent mentorship and access to large-scale cohort data in a collaborative research environment. 

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., with the contact information of at least 2 referees. Review of applications will start from June 15, 2026 and continue until July 22, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.


United Kingdom, Liverpool

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking an ambitious, innovative and student-centred leader to join the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science (HITS) as our Student Experience and Services Manager. We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating outstanding student experiences, improving student outcomes and leading high-performing professional services teams that make a tangible difference to students' lives.

Working at the heart of one of the University’s diverse faculties, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of student support, engagement and administration across an exciting portfolio of disciplines spanning health, science, technology and innovation.

You will be a key member of the Faculty Professional Services leadership team, helping to deliver the University's ambitions around student success, belonging, retention, continuation, employability and graduate outcomes.

The student journey is becoming increasingly complex. Students rightly expect services that are accessible, responsive, personalised and effective and we want every student to feel supported, connected and empowered to achieve their potential.

As Student Experience and Services Manager, you will lead the teams, systems and services that underpin that ambition. You will bring together programme administration, student-facing services and student success activity to create a seamless and outstanding experience from enrolment through to graduation. You will be expected to challenge established thinking, drive innovation and use evidence to improve both student outcomes and operational performance.

The Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science educates thousands of students across a broad portfolio of professional and academic disciplines. Our graduates go on to become healthcare professionals, scientists, technologists, researchers and innovators who make significant contributions to society. Supporting that ambition requires outstanding professional services. We are committed to continuous improvement, collaborative working and developing modern services that meet the evolving expectations of students and staff alike.

Reporting to the Faculty Pro Vice Chancellor’s office, via the Business Manager you will:


	Provide strategic and operational leadership for a major portfolio of student-facing services.
	Lead and inspire a diverse team responsible for delivering excellent programme administration, student engagement activity and operational support services.
	Work closely with School Directors, academic colleagues, Student Success teams and central professional services to ensure students receive a high-quality, consistent and supportive experience throughout their studies.
	Be responsible for identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance service delivery, improve student engagement and support faculty performance against key institutional measures.


Success in this role will require strong leadership, emotional intelligence, organisational awareness and a commitment to collaboration.

We are seeking a confident and credible leader who can combine strategic thinking with excellent operational delivery, who is excited by the opportunity to influence change, improve outcomes and build strong teams.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional services, improving student outcomes and leading teams through positive change, we would love to hear from you.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.


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