Penn State Lehigh Valley

Ref.: 534483 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Urban Planning and Design (01300) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Professor on Tenure Terms in the Department of Urban Planning and Design (Ref. 534483), to commence in January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. HKU’s Department of Urban Planning and Design (DUPAD) is an internationally leading planning school with excellence in teaching and research in urban and regional development, urban analytics and smart cities, climate urban resilience and planetary, transport city and society, housing and social development. Its vision is to offer leadership in intellectual and methodological developments in the field, as well as making lasting impact on urban planning, management and policy developments in Hong Kong, mainland China, the Belt and Road Region and further afield. DUPAD is celebrating its 45th Anniversary, with a history of blending urban science, planning, design and policy analytics and has one of the strongest groups of urban scholars and scientists in the world. It is also active in interdisciplinary research, with strong links with geography, public health, real-estate and urban economics, transport, architecture, social science and environmental science groups in HKU and other universities. The Department is one of the most well-established and globally respected urban research centres in the Asia-Pacific region. The Department offers a range of taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and M.Phil./Ph.D. research programmes in urban and regional development and governance, spatial economy and planning, transport studies, urban analytics and smart cities, housing studies, healthy cities and urban environmental studies. Information about the Department can be obtained at https://www.arch.hku.hk/programmes/upad/. The Department seeks an outstanding scholar with proven international leadership in research, teaching and knowledge exchange in the field of urban and regional planning, and/or urban/regional economics. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in relevant fields, and a good general background in urban scholarship as well as their research specialisms. They should have a distinguished and sustained record of conducting high-quality impactful research, as indicated by publications and competitive grants, international recognition for scholarship, capability of leading interdisciplinary projects and proven managerial and leadership skills. In addition, applicants should demonstrate a strong track record of high-quality teaching and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of scholars, researchers, and educators. They should also have versatile academic ability and personality, intellectual and practical vision, and an aspiration/ability to develop strong connections with industry and the public sector. A track record of research in the Asia-Pacific region will be an advantage but is not essential. 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 as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a research statement and future plans, and teaching philosophy. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 29, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University of Surrey is an international University with a world class teaching and research profile that is innovative, forward thinking and achieving notable results. Our research seeks to address global challenges, drive innovation, and deliver real-world impact. In the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), our research was ranked in the UK top 20 for research outputs. The University offers excellent multidisciplinary facilities within which to advance your career. In the School of Veterinary Medicine, you will have the opportunity to work with experts from world class NHS hospitals and veterinary institutes. We are seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor (Reader) in Predictive In Vitro Models to strengthen the University’s leadership in technology-driven biomedical research and advance our advance the 3Rs agenda. As a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, you will be expected to develop and lead a significant externally funded programme of research in line with the Faculty of Health and Medical Science’s mission of sustainably improve the health and wellbeing of humans and animals, and their environments through new knowledge and its application to the design, development and delivery of responsible innovation and impact. About the role Within the School of Veterinary Medicine, you will join the Section of Molecular Cellular Medicine within the Discipline of Comparative Biomedical Sciences. In the role you will: Establish and lead a sustainable research group, developing complex, multi-organ in vitro models for predictive disease research Work collaboratively with other researchers in the School to design and develop applications of in vitro models in their research areas Generate high quality publications and demonstrable impact Secure significant external research income to support the work of your research group Foster cross-disciplinary collaborations, including in silico modelling e.g. digital twins Enhance industry engagement and translational research impact. Mentor postgraduate research students and postdoctoral fellows Make high quality, research-led contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the School, including on the RCVS-accredited BVMSci veterinary degree course. About you Our Senior Lecturers and Associate Professors play an important role in advancing research and innovation and influencing the future of the veterinary profession. As such, you will have: Proven track record in technology-driven in vitro model development. Evidence of real-world application of models across multiple research fields. Ability to contribute to 3Rs objectives in cancer, pain, vascular and gut research. A proven track record of substantial external research grant income generation A proven commitment to delivery of inspiring, engaging learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level Experience in silico modelling collaborations to enhance predictive power and a strong track record of cross-sector partnerships (academia, industry, regulatory bodies) are desirable. To apply When completing the online application form, we would welcome: a cover letter (no more than 2 pages), your CV and a brief supporting statement/ vision document (no more than 3 pages) outlining your intended five-year research plan. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Martha Betson, Head of Department, Comparative Biomedical Sciences (m.betson@surrey.ac.uk) or Dr Giovanna Nalesso, Associate Head, Research and Innovation (g.nalesso@surrey.ac.uk). We wish to create the conditions for success for our new starters in the Vet School, by facilitating their growth and development within our institution. To achieve this, we have established the following guiding principle for all new staff members who are on a local/Guildford contract, effective for all new starters.  Four-Day On-Campus Commitment: New staff into this post are expected to be physically present on campus for a minimum of four days each week during their initial four to six months of employment. This requirement is adjusted on a pro-rata basis for part-time staff members. Further details Job Description Job Description

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a position of a Research infrastructure specialist (veterinary pathologist) The position is a fixed term position until 31.12.2028, preferably starting full time in the beginning of May 2026. The Finnish Center for Laboratory Animal Pathology, FCLAP, is a core facility service of the University of Helsinki. This position is technically based at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Veterinary Biosciences, veterinary pathology and parasitology, in Viikki campus Helsinki. FCLAP is a core service providing expertise in veterinary pathology, focusing on laboratory animal pathology, for research groups and external clients. We provide histotechnological services and expertise in morphological methods to assess pathological changes and specific phenotypical features in laboratory/experimental animals. The aim of FCLAP is to provide veterinary pathology expertise for research projects involving animal work and hereby optimize the use of experimental animals in research. FCLAP is one of the HiLIFE research infrastructures and belongs to the Histotechnology and Laboratory Animal Pathology platform. FCLAP provides technical services such as trimming, processing and paraffin embedding of tissue specimens, preparation of unstained paraffin and frozen sections, histochemical staining (HE and a range of special stains), immunohistochemistry (including testing of new antibodies), in-situ hybridization, consultation and tutoring on histological tissue processing. Further we provide pathology services regarding assessment of morphological tissue changes, necropsy and tissue sampling, assistance with experimental design and choice of techniques in pathology. The research infrastructure specialist’s responsibilities include client contact, planning, executing and coordinating projects within the core facility, providing pathology expertise within the projects and financial oversight of the work. The research infrastructure specialist is also involved in training veterinary pathologists. FCLAP works in close connection with the histopathology laboratory, including three technical staff, and the section for veterinary parasitology and pathology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, providing a collegium of around 10 academic colleagues. The research infrastructure specialist is the head of the FCLAP services. What we expect and appreciate We expect a license to practice as a veterinarian in Europe experience and expertise in veterinary pathology excellent skills in English (orally and written reports) readiness to work in a teaching and research environment good cooperation skills and ability to work in joint groups with variable nationalities ability to manage research projects and their finances ability to take administrative tasks and serve as a technical lead who guides the projects We also highly appreciate a professional specialist degree in veterinary pathology (Diplomate of ECVP or ACVP) and/or a PhD degree knowledge of appropriate laboratory/work safety protocols and quality systems developmental mindset Why us We offer versatile work in an inspiring environment and the opportunity to develop your own expertise as part of the internationally respected and high-quality research and teaching activities of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The position offers the possibility to work as an expert in a wide variety of research projects and studies involving laboratory animals and pathology. FCLAP provides modern facilities with cutting edge methodology at hand and customers from both academia as well as the private sector. The customer relations and streamlining of the procedure can largely be built and mended independently by the appointee. The colleagues at the discipline of pathology and parasitology, including certified veterinary pathologists, researchers and teachers, provide a team for consultation and discussions when needed. The salary is based on the salary system of Finnish universities, scale of an expert and support staff (MV9-10), and the monthly gross salary will be about 3 900–4 700 euros depending on the appointee’s experience and merits. The appointment includes a six-month probationary period for new employees. How to apply Please submit your application and the required attachments preferably as a single pdf file, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System. An application must include a motivational letter and your CV, and a possible publication list. The closing date for applications is 15 March 2026 (23:59 EET). Further information Position and operational environment: Ass. professor Pernilla Syrjä, pernilla.syrja@helsinki.fi, p. +358504358736 Recruitment process: HR Specialist Heidi Kauppinen, rekrytointi@helsinki.fi, p. +358504155341 Finnish Center for Laboratory Animal Pathology: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/infrastructures/histotechnology-and-laboratory-animal-pathology/infrastructures/finnish-centre-laboratory-animal-pathology Histotechnology and Laboratory Animal Pathology: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/infrastructures/histotechnology-and-laboratory-animal-pathology Life Science Research Infrastructures: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-helsinki-institute-life-science/services/life-science-research-infrastructures Working at the University of Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers Support for new international staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/information-arriving-international-staff Related to the operational environment Viikki Campus: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/university-helsinki/campuses/viikki-campus Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-veterinary-medicine Veterinary Biosciences: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-veterinary-medicine/research/veterinary-biosciences Veterinary Teaching Hospital: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/veterinary-teaching-hospital HOH Helsinki One Health: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/networks/helsinki-one-health Why Finland and Helsinki Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality and inexpensive childcare, free schooling and tertiary training (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families (https://toolbox.finland.fi/life-society/country-ranking-family-life-for-expats). Finland also repeatedly tops the World Happiness Report (https://toolbox.finland.fi/life-society/finland-the-happiest-country-in-the-world). Why Finland is a great place to live and work: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-finland Welcome to Helsinki: https://welcome.helsinki 10 reasons to work in Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-helsinki About the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Helsinki is the only institution of higher education in Finland to train veterinarians. It consists of 750 undergraduate and postgraduate students and employs approximately 150 academic staff. The degree programmes are accredited following the European System of Evaluation of Veterinary Training (ESEVT). The Faculty has four departments (Food Hygiene and Environmental Health, Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Production Animal Medicine, and Veterinary Biosciences) and a Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The Faculty is located on two campuses, Viikki (Helsinki) and Mäntsälä (approximately one hour north of Helsinki). Most of the Faculty is located at the Viikki Campus, along with Faculties of Agriculture and Forestry, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy, as well as several independent research units operating in life sciences. The research and teaching activities at the Viikki Campus are supported by state-of-the-art infrastructures, including electron microscopy, genome analysis, proteomics, in vitro and in vivo animal imaging and electrophysiology, mouse behavioral phenotyping and biosafety laboratories for work on pathogenic microbes. Biodata Analytics Unit, which provides help and support in bioinformatics, modelling, machine learning and statistics, is also located on the Viikki campus. Department of Production Animal Medicine and Production Animal Hospital are located on the Mäntsälä campus.