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Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv

Founded in 1961 as the Higher Institute of Pedagogy for Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv became a full university in 1972. It is located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, with main campuses at 24 Tsar Assen Street, 236 Bulgaria Boulevard, Kostaki Peev Street, and the Old Town.
The university has over 8,000 full-time and around 5,000 part-time students, and employs more than 900 academic and non-academic staff. 
There are nine faculties covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. 
Facilities include libraries, computer and language laboratories, multimedia labs, a distance learning centre, career guidance services, a sports centre, a student theatre, and technical support units.
Paisii Hilendarski University participates in international research and educational projects, partnering with institutions across Europe, the US, Asia, and Africa. 
 

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United Kingdom, London

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Whilst genes provide the initial template for the nervous system, environmental experiences can create life-long changes in brain structure. We investigate how the brain forms during embryonic development and early life. Understanding brain development will not only inform us about individual variability - why are we different from each other - but also about the origin of pathological conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia.

Our centre is committed to educating the public through a range of forums and education programmes. We are led by Professor Oscar Marín, who is also Director of the MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Kostadinov lab to investigate how the cerebellum collaborates with the rest of the brain in the learning and execution of learned, goal-directed behaviours.

Successful applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience or related subject with a specific preference for candidates with a background in rodent (ideally mouse) behavioural, neurophysiology, and systems-level analysis. Other relevant biomedical background, such as medical training and experience with fMRI analysis, are highly desirable.

The candidate will lead a research program aiming to map the organizational logic of connections between the cerebellum and brain regions involved in reward- and punishment-based learning, uncover shared activity patterns in these long-range circuits, and define causal contributions of the cerebellar activity patterns and wiring to computations in partner regions and to behaviour. Expertise in rodent behavioural training, population level electrophysiological recordings in behaving animals, optogenetics and chemogenetics, and analysis of neurophysiological data are crucial for the successful candidate.

As some of the founding members of Kostadinov laboratory, the successful candidate will have to opportunity to be intimately involved in the design, execution, and analysis of the research project. They will also receive regular career mentorship and advice from the lab’s supervisor. The applicant will also have the opportunity to collaborate with and mentor PhD students working in the lab, and they will present their findings at regularly at domestic and international scientific conferences. Ultimately, their findings will be published as scientific papers in high-quality research journals.

This is a full time post, and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31/12/2027.

 

Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria


	PhD in neuroscience or related subjects (including quantitative sciences such as engineering, mathematics, or physics)*
	Experience with rodent behavioural training and analysis in appetitive or aversive conditioning tasks.
	Experience with rodent surgical techniques for neurophysiology and activity manipulation experience (e.g. cannula implantation).
	Experience with recording and analyzing neurophysiological signals in awake behaving rodents using e.g. extracellular electrodes, imaging, or patch-clamp electrophysiology.
	Experience with manipulations of neural activity during behaviour using optogenetics and / or chemogenetics.
	Strong programming skills in Python or Matlab.


Desirable criteria


	Additional biomedical experience such as medical training and working with fMRI data
	Strong communication skills and passion to disseminate research findings, including a track record of writing and publishing scientific articles.
	A willingness to problem-solve and execute experiments and analysis independently.
	An ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team and share expertise with fellow researchers.
	Experience of immunofluorescence and fluorescent imaging systems.


Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

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.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

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 person specification section of the job description. 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 will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

This post is subject to an Occupational Health clearance.

Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £46,189 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID: 132486
Close Date: 11-Dec-2025
Contact Person: Dimitar Kostadinov
Contact Details: dimitar.kostadinov@kcl.ac.uk


King's College London

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov



At the University of Vienna, more than 10,000 people work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them are scientists who, with their curiosity and continuous demand for excellence, conduct top-level international research and teaching. Are you also looking for the right space to develop your potential? We are seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral 1

37 Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics
Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until:  permanent
Reference no.: 4155

Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be scientifically successful. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

Your personal sphere of influence

University of Vienna is offering a PhD position (University Assistant, Praedoc) at the Department of Statistics and Operations Research. The position is intended to support a young researcher in their doctoral studies. The position (30 hours/week) is based on a 3-year contract with the option of extending for a further year.

The successful applicant will be admitted to the department Ph.D. program and will work on the development and analysis of statistical methods for machine learning, particularly in the context of high-dimensional models and with a particular focus on methods such as jackknife and conformal inference. They will also gain teaching experience in the Department Bachelor's and Master's programs. (Teaching will be governed by the collective bargaining agreement).

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of mathematical statistics.
	We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
	You work on your dissertation and its completion.
	You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.


This is part of your personality:


	Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of statistics, mathematics or a closley related discipline (completed or pending completion)
	A solid backround in statistics, mathematical statistics and probability theory as well as promising potential for original research
	Excellent command of written and spoken English


IT user skills:

 


	Academic curriculum vitae
	Three letters of reference
	Letter of motivation
	List of publications (if available)
	Evidence of teaching experience (if available)
	Short doctoral project proposal
	Degree certificates


Proficiency in R or a comparable software package "What we offer:"> 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 declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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 3.714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Application documents must include:

Via our job portal/ Apply now button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Hannes Leeb  

hannes.leeb@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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.

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​Application deadline: 12/09/2025

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University of Vienna

The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (for full-time work)



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

34 Faculty of Law
Startdate: 01.01.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 31.12.2029
Reference no.: 4931

There are many good reasons to become involved in research and teaching at the University of Vienna. One reason in particular why some 7,700 academics have joined this university is that they thrive on curiosity and continuous exploration in their quest for scientific achievement. Do you feel the same? Then join our team!

Your future position:

As a predoc university assistant, you will join the team of Prof. Dr. Lena Foljanty, Chair for Globalisation and Legal Pluralism, at the Department of Legal and Constitutional History. The chair’s research deals with globalisation processes in law from a historical perspective. We are particularly interested in PhD projects on colonial and decolonial processes, colonial epistemologies, transculturality, and critical examinations of Eurocentric historiography. Projects that bridge the gap between historical and current challenges are also welcome, provided that they include a legal history aspect.

The duration of employment is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment contract is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

Your future tasks:

You will be actively involved in research, teaching and administration, which means:


	You will be involved in research and publication projects.
	We expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
	You will work on your dissertation and its completion.
	You will hold courses independently in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.


Your profile:


	Completed Master's degree or diploma in law or in a neighbouring discipline, e.g. history, social sciences, cultural and social anthropology (or equivalent qualification)
	Excellent command of English and/or German, ability to express yourself well in writing and speaking
	Knowledge of further languages for research on intercultural topics would be an advantage.
	You must be able to contribute to the chair's research and the department's teaching obligations.
	You should be a team player with good social and communication skills.
	IT user skills (MS Office, Moodle, Zoom)
	Preferably basic experience in teaching and in academic writing and research methods, as well as familiarity with the processes and structures of a university


What we offer:

Work-life balance: You will have flexible working hours and can work from home part of the time. 
Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an international team in a casual working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training: We provide opportunities to continually expand and develop your skills.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (for full-time work) increases if you have relevant prior work experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every new personality to the team!

  How to apply:


	With your academic CV  /letter of intent
	With a summary of your research interests / PhD project proposal (max. 2 p.)
	Certificate of completion of your Master's degree / Diploma
	Proof of further qualifications where appropriate
	Via our job portal / Apply now button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Lena Foljanty

lena.foljanty@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: 12/21/2025

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The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

The Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies and Centre for Teacher Education at the University of Vienna invites applications for a

Tenure-Track Professorship in Instructed Second Language Acquisition and Learning of English

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. A2
Limited until:  permanent
Reference no.: 4898

The position

We are looking for an outstanding researcher in the area of Instructed Second Language Learning of the target language English. Teaching, course development and supervision will cover educational linguistics and language teaching and learning research. The position requires a background in both linguistics and foreign language teaching methodology. The ideal candidate has an excellent research profile and submits an exposé on future research projects and concrete project plans in the field of guided second language acquisition, target language English.

The position is shared between the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies and the Centre for Teacher Education. Physically, the position is based at the Department of English and American Studies, particularly in the sections of Linguistics and Language Teaching and Learning Research (Fachdidaktik). The position is integral to the department’s BEd and MEd programmes preparing English language teachers for secondary-level schools in Austria. As this will involve collaboration with the Austrian educational sector, German language proficiency at CEFR level B1 is expected within three years of employment.

Your academic profile:


	Doctoral degree/PhD
	Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies
	Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level


We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:


	the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure.
	a dynamic research environment
	a wide range of research and teaching support services
	attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
	an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan


Application documents (in English):


	Letter of motivation
	Academic curriculum vitae
	
		education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF)
		positions held to date
		career breaks (e.g. relevant parental, family or other care periods)
		awards and honors
		commissions of trust
		previous and current cooperation partners
		complete list of acquired third-party funding and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
		list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
		teaching and mentoring
		supervision experience (Master and PhD), if applicable
	
	
	List of publications
	
		link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication list
		three key publications as electronic full text version (PDF, max 30 MB)
	
	
	Research statement
	
		most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
		synopsis of three key publications with relevance to the position advertised
		publication strategy
	
	
	Teaching and supervision statement
	
		teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
		teaching evaluations (if available, PDF)
	
	


If you have any questions, please contact:

berufungsservice@univie.ac.at

Only applications submitted through the link "Apply now" below will be considered.

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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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: 12/10/2025
Reference no.: 4898

Tenure Track Professorships

https://academicjobs.univie.ac.at/datenabfrage/TT1025PHILKUZLB01


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About us

The UK Dementia Research Institute (DRI) Centre is comprised of 7 groups and is embedded within the Department of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience at King’s College London (www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/depts/bcn/dri/lab-groups).

The DRI is a national consortium focused on cutting-edge dementia research funded by the Medical Research Council.

About the role

A new position is available for a post-doctoral Research Associate in synaptic biology in the Basic and Clinical Neuroscience research group led by Dr Emma Clayton.

You will lead a project characterising the proteome and transcriptome of iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons in the context of Parkinson’s disease. You will be based at King’s College London under the supervision of Dr Emma Clayton (Emma Clayton - BCN). You will contribute to the production and analysis of large-scale ‘omics datasets with a primary focus on analysis of synaptosomal proteomics and transcriptomics, to address major research questions relevant to PD.

This opportunity would suit a bright, talented, highly motivated, and ambitious individual motivated to explore the transcriptome and proteome of iPSC-derived dopaminergic synapses. The post holder will use derive dopaminergic neurons from PD disease-relevant human iPSCs, isolate synaptosomes and conduct quantitative proteomics and transcriptomics to identify disease relevant alterations to synaptic signalling pathways. You will generate and use dataset that will include long read RNA-seq and protein mass-spec. These studies will help to guide the functional interpretation of alterations to the micro-environment of the synapse in Parkinson’s disease.

You will be highly motivated with demonstrable experience in synaptic biology and iPSC culture, as well as an interest in computational analyses. The Clayton group is multidisciplinary and you will work closely with a team interrogating the presynaptic terminal in neurodegenerative diseases such as frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, using lab and computational based approaches.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) you will be offered a fixed term contract for 18 months.

About you

Essential criteria

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:


	PhD awarded in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Genetics or a related discipline.
	Practical experience within a research environment and publication in relevant and referred journals and ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature.
	Knowledge of next-generation genomic approaches.
	Ability to work with iPSC-derived neurons.
	Experience of super-resolution microscopy of synapses.
	Strong knowledge of synaptic biology .
	Practical experience of a broad number of biochemistry skills:western blotting, RT-PCR, tissue culture, some programming skills in-R, Python or other coding languages.
	Willingness to work as part of a team and to be open-minded and cooperative.


Desirable criteria


	Background knowledge of neuroscience, biological sciences, or a closely related discipline.
	Experience with development of workflows, using languages such as NextFlow.
	An interest in the mission and research of Parkinson’s UK.
	Experience with and knowledge of neurodegenerative disease.
	Experience with attaining funding.


Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

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.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

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 will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

This post is subject to an Occupational Health clearance.

Grade and Salary: £45,031 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID: 127246
Close Date: 08-Dec-2025
Contact Person: Dr Emma Clayton
Contact Details: emma.clayton@kcl.ac.uk


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