Perimeter Institute

Full time, continuing position Exciting opportunity to be a Lecturer within the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney Base Salary starting from $127,436 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences (SoMS) is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education and research. With over 100 years of excellence, the school is committed to advancing knowledge, training future leaders, and delivering impactful research across a range of disciplines. The School of Medical Sciences (SoMS) brings together seven multidisciplinary research themes that reflect the strength, diversity, and depth of its expertise. These themes address priorities for Australian and international communities and align with partnerships across research institutes, Local Health Districts, funding bodies, government, and philanthropy. SoMS research has a strong local and global impact, supported by over $60M in annual funding. SoMS contributes teaching to a range of programs, including Science, Medical Science, and professional degrees such as the Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dentistry. This position sits within the Neuroscience research theme, which focuses on understanding the structure and function of the nervous system and the mechanisms underlying neurological disorders. Our research integrates cellular and molecular biology, genomics, neuroimaging, and anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological approaches in human and animal models. Our goal is to translate basic and clinical neuroscience discoveries into new therapies and clinical applications that improve health and well-being. Key focus areas include neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive, and neuropsychiatric disorders, movement disorders, neuroinflammatory conditions, headache, pain, and spinal cord injury. Neuroscience theme members deliver research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, incorporating both research and educational expertise to help develop the next generation of research leaders in medical sciences, as well as training leaders in healthcare, dentistry and medicine. We are seeking a Lecturer to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design, and evaluation, while continuing to build their research contribution either independently, or in collaboration with one of our many neuroscience research teams. They will grow their expertise, and impact within the discipline. The role will contribute significantly to the strategic research and educational goals of the school and faculty. Your key responsibilities will be to: undertake independent teaching in neuroscience, contributing to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University's expectations and standards for education design and deliver quality educational units of study and experiences that support student needs and meet curriculum requirements contribute to the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary work-integrated learning units and content engage in supervision of research students at undergraduate level, in accordance with the requirements and expectations of the School/ Faculty/ University contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required. About you doctorate or PhD in a relevant field experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in team teaching and teaching in a variety of settings, and demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives ability to communicate effectively to a diverse cadre of students and staff experience in conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity outstanding skills in research, critical thinking and decision making, planning and organisation, and delivering presentations effectively a developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders excellent collegiality across teaching and research. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@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 Sunday 17 May 2026 11:59 PM

The Department of Geography at Durham University seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Human Geography who has expertise in the field of Health Geography that will complement and extend our current work in our Geographies of Life research cluster. We encourage applications in health geographies broadly defined. This could include but is not limited to: political economies and political ecologies of health; health and environment; more-than-human health geographies; feminist, queer and decolonial approaches to health; health and geohumanities; care economies; mental well being; disability; neurodiversity; and health inequalities and social justice. The successful candidate will develop world class scholarship in their field, and we encourage work that develops a range of theoretical, conceptual, and/or methodological approaches. They will have completed a PhD in a relevant field, have a track record of internationally excellent and agenda setting publications and demonstrate a track record of, or potential for, securing external funding. They will have experience of, or show a commitment to, delivering excellent teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and Master's-level teaching. In addition to their research, the successful candidate will contribute to the department through administrative roles commensurate with their grade. Geography at Durham consistently ranks among the very best departments not just in the UK, but also in the world. We were ranked equal =1st in the REF 2021 research assessment exercise with a research environment that was awarded the highest possible 100% 4* score. We are ranked 6th in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Our students report high satisfaction levels in the National Student Survey. From the field to the virtual environment, we are dedicated to exploring innovative methodologies. As an Assistant Professor, you will benefit from our commitment to ensure that your teaching load is sustainable, and from our generous research leave policy. This will give you time to carry out internationally excellent research, informing your teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate level. We support academics with a generous travel allowance and you will be able to apply to the Department's Research Development Fund for additional funding to develop your research. We regularly host visiting academics and research students from around the world. The department benefits from access to diverse PhD funding sources including the ESRC NINEDTP, AHRC Northern Bridge, and IAPETUS NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships. The post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. The department achieved an Athena Swan Silver award, and we continue to further embed actions to promote equality in everything we do. We are proud of our efforts to decolonise our curricula and ensure inclusive fieldwork, and to be part of a vibrant university community that celebrates diversity, and we encourage talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 1 October 2026. Please direct informal enquiries to Prof Colm O'Cofaigh (Head of Department). The closing date for applications is 10 May 2026. For more information on the Department of Geography see: https://www.dur.ac.uk/geography/

Applications are invited for Research Fellow position within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. The work will involve the development of methodologies and experimental systems to make energised artificial lipid bilayer membranes compatible with high resolution optical microscopy for the study of single molecular motors. The post is funded by the NovoNordisk Foundation Synergy Programme and the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with partners, particularly with the University of Oxford. Applications are invited for Research Fellow position within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. The work will involve the development of methodologies and experimental systems to make ENERGIZED artificial LIPID BILAYER membranes, for the study of single molecular motors. The post is funded by the NovoNordisk Foundation Synergy Programme and the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with partners, particularly with the University of Oxford. The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science. The candidates must possess detailed knowledge and experience in Biophysics and/or BioNanotechnology. We are looking for a self-motivated person, able to organise their own research activities effectively, and collaborate successfully across disciplines. The successful candidate will be a good communicator and will be expected to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium and writing research papers. You must also be able to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members. The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities. Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach. ECS holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme. ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. To find out more about working at ECS, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award. It has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees can participate in a childcare vouchers scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. For more information, contact: Prof Hywel Morgan (hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk)