Osaka University of Arts

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 skills that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.  The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to an applied research project related to AI-assisted speech therapy in collaboration with hospital partners. Key Responsibilities: Model Development: Design, train, and fine-tune ASR and TTS models to achieve high accuracy and personalization across diverse speech patterns and impairments. Data Management: Oversee data collection and preprocessing in collaboration with healthcare partners to ensure quality, diversity, and clinical relevance. System Integration: Export and deploy models for real-time use on mobile and web platforms, and work with developers to ensure seamless integration. Tooling and Automation: Develop pipelines and utilities to support data processing, model training, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer: Document technical processes, contribute to multidisciplinary teamwork, and guide students in applied research and system development. Job Requirements: Educational Background  Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. ASR/TTS Expertise Experience in training and fine-tuning Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) or Text-to-Speech (TTS) models, preferably in multilingual or speech impairment contexts. Programming Skills Strong proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Experience with web development (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, or React) is a plus.  Data Handling Familiarity with speech data collection, preprocessing, and management to ensure quality and ethical data use. Deployment Knowledge Experience exporting and deploying models on cloud or cross-platform environments. Collaboration and Communication Strong teamwork, documentation, and communication skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare partners.

About us  The Department of Defence Studies is part of the School of Security Studies within the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy at King’s College London. Defence Studies is dedicated to a multi-disciplinary understanding of conflict, war, security and defence issues in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. We are home to large and diverse community of specialists in strategic studies, security studies, international relations and history. We undertake world-leading research, teaching and public engagement in these fields, and create an inclusive environment that promotes equality of opportunity for everyone in its community. Our campus is outside London, located within the Defence Academy of the UK, Shrivenham, Wiltshire About the role  The Department of Defence Studies seeks to recruit two Lecturers in Defence Studies Education on the King’s Academic Education Pathway to contribute to the Department’s teaching and research capacity in defence studies. Both are Fixed Term Contracts, one for one year and one for two years.  We welcome applications from a broad range of expertise within the field of Security Studies. Any specific research focus may be considered, but preference will be given to candidates with subject matter expertise in the following areas: professional military and security education; disruptive technology and AI; Russian strategy and doctrine; military operations and wargaming; military history; nuclear strategy; applied military ethics.  The successful applicants will be based in the Defence Studies Department at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom in Shrivenham and will undertake high-quality scholarship and support a range of professional military and security education courses at the postgraduate level. Successful candidates will teach and supervise students who are serving officers and civil servants in the UK and allied armed forces and partners. There are also opportunities to contribute to the School of Security Studies highly successful open online programmes, International Affairs and Global Security. Successful candidates will support the planning, organisation and delivery of education in the Defence Studies Department, and, with departmental mentorship, assume leadership and administrative responsibilities commensurate with the grade of appointment.  Beyond teaching and administrative duties, the successful candidate, upon completion of their probation, will be expected to supervise PhD student and will also play a role in the institutional and intellectual life of the Department and undertake Departmental, School, Faculty and University administrative duties as required.  Defence Studies is part of the School of Security Studies and the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. Together, we support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff and students. We are committed to encourage further growth from a diversity of groups, and we look forward to welcoming applicants of all abilities. The Department particularly welcomes applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background. Further information about the Defence Studies Department and School can be found here: About the Defence Studies Department: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/dsd  About the School of Security Studies: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/security-studies  Appointments will be made on the Academic Education Pathway (AEP), focussed on the delivery of education, education-related scholarship and leadership in education.  These are two fixed-term positions for one year, and one fixed term position for two years. Candidates should note that this post is located in a military establishment the position is subject to obtaining and maintaining a satisfactory security clearance to work at the Defence Academy of the UK. Key Responsibilities:  Contribute to the delivery of teaching activities within the department in accordance with established departmental practice and a commitment to continuous improvement. Contribute to the development of modules and programmes, teaching materials and lectures in accordance with academic and military learning objectives. Undertake high-quality, impactful scholarship within the field of Defence Studies, broadly defined, publish the findings in highly-rated internationally recognised journals, and participate in major internationally recognised academic networks. Participate fully in assessment and examination processes as appropriate using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning and student success. Utilise a variety of educational methods and techniques and provide effective, timely, and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning. Engage in professional development as appropriate. Attend and participate in appropriate research seminars/conferences within subject related areas. Accept academic responsibility within the Department and School, involving administrative responsibilities where appropriate. Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the profile of the Department, School, and College. Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by the Head of Department. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered on a fixed term contract of one or two years. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:  Essential criteria PhD awarded on a relevant topic within Defence Studies, Strategic Studies, Security Studies, Politics, History, International Relations or other, related discipline.  Ability to deliver innovative and effective teaching to postgraduate students across the field of Defence and Security studies.  An emerging track record of scholarship and publications in relevant peer reviewed journals.  Excellent oral and written communications and administrative skills. Well organised and self-motivated, able to work independently. Willingness to collaborate with colleagues, including military colleagues. Desire to promote the subject at all levels. Commitment to equality, diversion and inclusion. Desirable criteria Appropriate teaching qualification or equivalent. Ability to be innovative in curriculum design. Experience in the delivery of military and security professional education. Full details of the role and the skills and experience required, can be found in the attached job description which provided on the next page. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.  We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. This role does meet the requirements of the Home Office and therefore we are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who require the right to work in the UK.  Grade and Salary: £39,906 - £47,389 per annum Job ID: 134885 Close Date: 25-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Professor Kate Utting Contact Details: kate.utting@kcl.ac.uk

This is a fixed-term post for upto 13 months (with a possibility of extension to 2030). Ideally 0.9 FTE. Based at the University of Surrey in Guildford, some Hybrid working possible. The role We are seeking a pro-active, self-motivated and highly organised team player to provide research project manager support to a friendly team led by academics within the School of Health Sciences at the University of Surrey. The successful applicant will coordinate a large and complex £5million National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded national research project focused on improving the wellbeing of the UK healthcare workforce so that they can thrive. With the NHS facing significant staff shortages, this study aims to help healthcare professionals thrive at work, ensuring they can continue delivering excellent patient care. Based at the University of Surrey, this role involves working with a national team, including a research administrator, academics from multiple UK universities, NHS senior leaders, clinicians, patients, and other key stakeholders committed to workforce wellbeing. The candidate will be responsible for the smooth running of the project manager elements of this large-scale workforce research partnership project, with support from an experienced wider research team. They will oversee research operations, stakeholder relationships, ethical approvals, governance compliance, and provide financial oversight to ensure effective and timely project delivery, managing reporting, communications, and events while tracking progress and supporting long-term partnerships. They will be part of a vibrant community at the University of Surrey through the Workforce Organisation and Wellbeing (WOW) expert group (https://www.surrey.ac.uk/school-health-sciences/research/workforce-organisation-and-wellbeing) and the Care Under Pressure research (https://workforceresearchsurrey.health/projects-resources/cup2/). About you The successful applicant will require a flexible and proactive approach to their work with excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have strong problem-solving and leadership skills, with the ability to plan, adapt, think strategically, and influence stakeholders while ensuring continuous improvement and effective project delivery. Good working knowledge of project management software is desirable. The role requires the ability to maintain confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills, use of initiative, and excellent attention to detail. Research project management experience is essential, with University experience preferred. As a Silver Athena SWAN award holder, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident employer, we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. Studies have shown that women and other minoritised groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. In the School of Health Sciences, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with what is stated, we encourage you to contact us to discuss. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Further information about the University and the School of Health Sciences can be found at http://www.surrey.ac.uk/school-health-sciences.  For an informal discussion please contact Professor Cath Taylor, cath.taylor@surrey.ac.uk, or Professor Jill Maben j.maben@surrey.ac.uk How to apply Please apply on the University website with a CV and cover letter addressing the essential/desirable criteria.  Interviews: 21st January Further details Job Description