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The University of Southampton, in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), is launching its first international campus in India, located in Gurgaon, Delhi. This initiative is a response to India's New Education Policy and represents a significant investment in transnational education. The new campus aims to provide Indian students with the opportunity to earn a globally recognised degree without leaving the country. Job Purpose The role holder’s contribution will be central to the delivery and support of teaching, learning, and assessment related to the modules offered in the Economics domain at the University of Southampton Delhi. The role holder is expected to teach Economics modules at both undergraduate (B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.Sc.) levels, and to engage in other academic activities necessary for the successful delivery of the allocated modules.  Candidates should be able to teach Economics modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across the breadth of the discipline. A strong quantitative background is essential for this position. The role holder will undertake leadership, management and engagement activities, including significant administrative responsibilities in support of department operations, and will demonstrate collegiality by ensuring ‘Southampton Behaviours’ are embedded within their ways or working. They will be committed to high-quality education and support of learning and to building a vibrant student experience and community. Visible and collegiate, the role holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the campus’s activities including student recruitment and outreach.  For further details and how to apply click here.

The University of Southampton is committed to excellence in all we do, applying our insights and inventiveness to solve the most complex societal and environmental challenges. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, we are within the top 1% of universities worldwide. Archaeology at Southampton offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary approach to exploring the past through its material remains. We pride ourselves on an international reputation for excellence in research and education, paired with a people-centred, friendly culture.  The role We are seeking a researcher to join The Politics of Sustainability in Heritage in the Middle East and North Africa project, contributing to innovative work at the intersection of archaeology, environmental history and contemporary heritage policy. In this role, you will collect and analyse archaeological and environmental data from the Middle East, developing critical insights into premodern landscape change and its relevance for present-day sustainability strategies. Alongside your research contribution, you will co-teach modules in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. About you You have a PhD in Archaeology, or Cultural Heritage, or Near Eastern Studies, or closely equivalent. You have substantial experience in Landscape Archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean and/or the Middle East, including archaeological fieldwork. You bring a detailed understanding of the landscapes, environments, and heritage contexts relevant to this work. You work effectively in teams, collaborating with colleagues and external partners. Competence in GIS, database management, or geodatabase organisation is an advantage. You are flexible, adaptable, and resilient, able to respond to varying cultural expectations, work tempos, or unforeseen challenges. Desirable attributes also include a teaching qualification (Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice or equivalent) and a commitment to continuing professional development. What we can offer you We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly and those who have taken a career break. Proud to be a founding signatory of the Athena Swan gender equality charter, we hold an institutional Silver award. As a university we aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the world. We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity.  As well as additional benefits, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. All our benefits can be viewed on the Benefits Explained website. If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please email Georgia Andreou, g.m.andreou@soton.ac.uk for an informal conversation.

Department: RECETOX – Faculty of Science Deadline: 31 Mar  2026 Start date: upon agreement Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research Bursar of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position Ph.D. student - Machine learning-based tools for multiparametric enzyme optimisation Workplace: RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic Type of Contract: temporary position with 3-year contract (with possible extension), non-academic position Working Hours: 1,0 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week) Expected Start Date: negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates Number of Open Positions: 1 Pay: CZK 108 000 CZK – 120 000 CZK depending on the eligibility for family allowance, and includes all compulsory deductions such as social security contribution, health insurance and income tax Application Deadline: 31.03.2026 EU Researcher Profile: R1 About the Workplace Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 7 000 staff and 33 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region. Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results. RECETOX focuses on interdisciplinary research and education in the area of Environment & Health, studying toxic compounds and their behavior, transport & bioaccumulation to evaluate environmental effects, assess the exposure and health risks to humans, and develop technologies and biotechnologies to break them down. http://www.recetox.muni.cz/en/career/career-at-recetox The PhD student will be employed in Loschmidt Laboratories, one of the leading protein engineering groups in Europe and part of the RECETOX centre at the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University. The group focuses on studying the fundamental principles of enzymatic catalysis and developing proteins for environmental, chemical, and biomedical applications. Loschmidt Laboratories are currently working on a number of topics leading to new computational tools, biomaterials, and biopharmaceuticals. Roles and responsibilities The PhD will be carried out in 4 years at Masaryk University under the supervision of Dr. Stanislav Mazurenko. Within this time, two research stays (2 x 3 months) are expected, at DTU (C. Acevedo) and in Provolut (J. Ivanovska). The Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Doctoral Network (DN) project is scheduled to start in January 2026. The date of recruitment and the start of the PhD project are planned for June 2026 and by December 2026 at the latest. Your PhD degree will be awarded based on the successful completion of the research work and fulfilling all the PhD study requirements at Masaryk University. You will also be required to participate in the training events organized by the DN, and you are expected to contribute to the dissemination of your PhD results via social media and public engagement. The PhD project will focus on: Development of next-generation data-driven models for protein engineering and optimisation; Validation of the developed models on the new data coming from the DN project; Integration of those models into reliable, user-friendly, state-of-the-art tools for protein engineering pipelines. Main supervisor: Stanislav Mazurenko, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Co-supervisor 1: Carlos Acevedo, DTU, Denmark Co-supervisor 2: Jelena Ivanovska, Provolut (previously Exazyme), Berlin, Germany Qualifications: MSc degree in Computational Biology, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology or related discipline Experience with computational tools for protein engineering or machine learning Demonstrated ability in biological data analysis Excellent English proficiency Excellent communication skills for working within an interdisciplinary research team Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently Preferred qualifications, but not mandatory: Proficiency in Python or another programming language Familiarity with protein modelling and analysis tools like AlphaFold, Boltz, PyMOL, Chimera, etc. Experience developing machine learning models Interest in advanced computational methods for understanding and improving protein function Conditions of employment You must hold a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to that of a two-year master's degree. Eligibility Requirements: Doctoral Candidates (DCs) May not hold a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment May hold any nationality May not hold residence or have any main activity (such as work or studies) in the recruiting beneficiary's country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years Should meet the requirements to be enrolled in a doctoral programme Approval and Enrolment The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at Masaryk University. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see Doctoral degree study programme | Faculty of Science MU. We offer An interesting job in a dynamically expanding university area Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility Employee benefits such as 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution or nursery/children´s group allowance, a financial meal allowance, Multisport card, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone, childcare groups at Campus and Komenského náměstí Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city (for more information on costs of living, you can refer to Numbeo) Salary and appointment terms The preferred starting date is 1st June 2026 or, according to mutual agreement. The position is full-time. The period of employment on the ELEGANCE project is 3 years, with possible extension supported by RECETOX. Doctoral candidates are offered an employment contract, including social security coverage and health insurance, with a competitive remuneration based on the MSCA allowances in line with the MSCA WP 2023-2025. The monthly salary in CZK corresponds to 4,484.52 - 5,144.52 EUR depending on the eligibility for family allowance, and includes all compulsory deductions such as social security contribution, health insurance and income tax. You can read more about career paths at Faculty of Science of Masaryk University here. Funding Covers: a living allowance (salary) a mobility allowance (for relocation, etc.) a family allowance, long-term leave allowance (if applicable) research, training, and networking events secondments Further information Further information may be obtained from Stanislav Mazurenko: mazurenko@mail.muni.cz Website about MSCA Doctoral Network ELEGANCE: https://elegance.dtu.dk/ Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zVQpC44AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao Loschmidt Laboratories: https://loschmidt.chemi.muni.cz/peg/ If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on studying PhD at MU at Ph.D. studies | Masaryk University. Welcome Office provides support with your relocation to Brno. Application Process The application shall be submitted online by 31.03.2026 via an e-application, please find the reference to the e-application in the beginning and end of the advertisement. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file containing all required materials to be considered. Please attach all your materials in English to a single PDF file. The file must include: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale Names and contact details of at least 2 professional references You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz. In case of problems with filling in the e-application form, please contact us by e-mail: rcx-hr@recetox.muni.cz. Selection Process Received applications will be considered carefully in line with principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview. The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here. Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our Career page. We are looking forward to hearing from you!