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X4 Full time, 1 year fixed term opportunity. Located at the School of Chemistry on the Camperdown Campus Opportunity to contribute to research in Drug Discovery Base Salary, Level A Step 6 $117,936 p.a. + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Chemistry is one of Australia's main centres for chemical research and education. We have access to a comprehensive range of modern research and teaching facilities. The School attracts outstanding undergraduate students, including large numbers of talented students, from all over Australia and has a large cohort of postgraduate research students and offers a vibrant and world class research environment. The School is currently seeking four (4) Postdoctoral Research Associates in Medicinal Chemistry with the primary responsibility of working on projects selected by MedChem Australia. Your key responsibilities will be to: undertake research in lead candidate optimization publish research papers demonstrate research excellence assist with grant writing and publishing original work support teaching activities and the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney is a leading Chemistry department in the country, with outstanding staff and students undertaking world-leading teaching and research. Our more than 30 academic staff, 100 research staff, and 100 research students conduct research across the full spectrum of pure an applied chemistry. With the support of 30+ professional, technical and administrative staff, the School of Chemistry administers and delivers undergraduate teaching for about 2500 students. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace by improving equity, access and opportunity, and we are continuously working to identify and remove biases and barriers in an effort to make our workplace open, supportive and safe for everyone. Our research excellence is recognised by numerous prizes and awards to individual staff members and the award of over $7 million in research funding each year. Our staff are also recognised for their outstanding commitment to teaching excellence. Click here to learn more about School of Chemistry . This position is lab based and requires onsite work at the Camperdown campus. About you a PhD (or near completion) in medicinal chemistry or organic chemistry, or a closely related discipline and equivalent combination of relevant training and experience proven ability to conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision either independently or as a member of a team experience in student supervision at the undergraduate and graduate level published research as sole author or in collaboration experience in research record keeping, preparation of research papers and presentation of seminars. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 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. 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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 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 Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au . © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 29 June 2026 11:59 PM

Full time fixed term until 1 September, 2030 Lead and shape the University's engagement with China, advancing Chinese Studies and strengthening global collaboration. Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation About the opportunity The China Studies Centre (CSC) at the University of Sydney is a leading interdisciplinary research hub dedicated to advancing understanding of China-its society, culture, development, and global interactions. It builds on the University's long-standing strength in China-related scholarship and serves as a research-informed voice in Australia's public discourse on China. The Director China Studies Centre (CSC) is responsible for leading, planning, communicating and achieving the academic and operational vision, strategies and goals of CSC in overall alignment with the whole-of- University vision and strategy. This is achieved through collaborative engagement, support and promotion of progressive and productive research and a clear Centre strategy. The Director will play a critical role in fostering national and international engagement, developing and sustaining strategic relationships with partners across academia, government, industry and cultural institutions in Australia, China and globally. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide strategic and academic leadership across a large, distributed network of scholars and students with an interest in China work with academic groups and the broader University community to build a cohesive research ecosystem foster national and international engagement with partners across academia, government, industry and cultural institutions in Australia, China and globally oversee the Centre's operations including financial management, staff supervision and development of new funding opportunities work with the Advancement team to develop a strategy for philanthropic funding lead engagement with China by providing strategic advice, and hosting university delegations to and from China lead innovative initiatives that challenge paradigms, leverage diverse resources and enable opportunities to be seized. About you (skills, capabilities and experience) A distinguished, internationally recognised track record of scholarly achievement in Chinese Studies or a closely related field, consistent with appointment at Professor level A PhD in a relevant discipline (or an equivalent combination of training and experience) A sophisticated and contemporary understanding of China, including the major economic, political, social and cultural forces shaping its development Demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding and building sustainable research programs, including experience attracting external funding and supporting collaborative initiatives Proven ability to provide strategic leadership across a complex, decentralised academic environment, including influencing and coordinating stakeholders without direct authority Strong organisational and management capability, with experience overseeing budgets, staff and academic or research programs Demonstrated capacity to build and sustain high-value partnerships, including with international institutions, government, industry and community stakeholders A strong commitment to collegiality, pluralism and collaboration, supported by highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Experience in mentoring and developing early career researchers and higher degree research students. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations 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. 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 cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 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 Andria Bingham, Recruitment Operations by email to andria.bingham@sydney.edu.au . Candidate Information Brochure Position Description Copyright The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Wednesday 15 July 2026 11:59 PM

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 Praedoc in Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Cold-Air Pooling of Basins at Different Scales 53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2029 Reference no.: 5577 The research group “Experimental Meteorology” led by Manfred Dorninger is part of the Department of Meteorology and Geophysics of the Faculty for Geosciences, Geography and Astronomy. One of our main research directions is to study the dynamics and thermodynamics governing the life cycle of cold-air pools in closed but also open basins. Our “home basin” is the Gruenloch basin in the Alps known as the place with the lowest measured temperatures ever in the Alps with -52,6 deg C. A unique observational data set over more than 25 years of data from this spot but also from other basins waits for a comprehensive analysis in all physical aspects of cold-air pools. Modelling of the processes with a LES (Large Eddy Simulation) model will also be part of your tasks. We highly value collaboration, teaching and outreach. Your personal sphere of influence: We are looking for a highly motivated and creative doctoral student to explore fundamental questions of the dynamic and thermodynamic processes of the life-cycle of cold-air pools. Possible topics include the mechanisms that allow cold-air lake oscillations, the role of the ground heat flux for snow melt processes, the influence of the vegetation type and the impact of the air masses on the temperature minima. Whatever the topic, you will also implement and run LES (Large Eddy Simulation) models to combine the modelling work with theory and mechanistic understanding. To build-up your network and foster collaborations you will start by organising a workshop on cold-air pooling in all aspects at our department. It will be our pleasure to define the concrete research focus together, giving you the possibility to shape your own project. Your future tasks: Active participation in research and teaching, which means: You conduct research on the topic of your thesis. You set-up and run a LES model on the high performance computers of the department. You disseminate your research through high-quality peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences. You teach independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You help to build and shape the positive, collaborative culture of our team and the department. You become an active member of the doctoral school "Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences" This is part of your personality: M.Sc. degree or equivalent in meteorology, climate science, physics or a related field Creativity, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving Ambition to plan and conduct independent research that pushes the boundaries of science Strong English communication skills Additional skills that would be an advantage: Programming and data analysis experience Experience with working on high-performance computers Experience in field work especially in mountainous terrain What we offer: Fixed-term contract as University assistant predoctoral and adequate salary: The starting date is 1 October 2026. The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension letter. Towards the end of the 3 years, an extension to 4 years might be possible in mutual agreement if the successful candidate has shown their abilities and if funds are available. The basic salary corresponds to the collective agreement for employees of the universities according to § 48 VwGr. B1 basic level (predoc): EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis (14x per year, amount as of 1 January 2026) which allows for a comfortable life in a vibrant city with quick access to the outdoors. Inspiring and supportive working atmosphere: You will be part of an international team in a healthy and fair working environment with excellent research infrastructure. Enrollment in the VISESS doctoral school, with benefits described here: https://visess.univie.ac.at/phd-programme/ Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and - upon agreement - the option to work remotely partly ("telework" / within Austria). Training and coaching: We offer you the opportunity to develop your skills on an ongoing basis. Equal opportunities for everyone: We welcome diverse personalities in our team! The University of Vienna aims to become carbon neutral by 2030: We fully support low-carbon options fortraveling.  It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal Master Degree / Diploma Via our  job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Manfred Dorninger manfred.dorninger@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. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 07/13/2026  Prae Doc