Public Health Institute

School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences  Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 5 years at Academic Level E Based at our St Lucia Campus  Lead with Impact at UQ Are you ready to shape the future of human movement and nutrition sciences in Australia and beyond? Join a globally recognised institution and lead a dynamic, high-performing team committed to improving human health and performance in a changing and inequitable world. About This Opportunity The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of School, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (HMNS). This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the School’s strategic direction, fostering academic excellence, and cultivating impactful partnerships across sectors. As Head of School, you will: Lead a world-class team in delivering high-quality teaching, research, and engagement. Shape the School’s next strategic phase, ensuring alignment with UQ’s vision and values. Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a strong commitment to First Nations engagement. Build and strengthen partnerships with alumni, government, industry, and community stakeholders. Inspire a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. For more information about this opportunity, please view the information pack. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment in which interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to student success, and making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.  As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development. About You You hold a PhD in a relevant human movement or nutrition sciences disciplines, along with an internationally recognised track record of research excellence and a strong teaching portfolio. This includes a substantial publication record in high-quality journals, a proven ability to secure competitive research funding, and effective higher degree by research (HDR) supervision. You are a values-driven leader with the strategic capability, emotional intelligence, and capacity to unite and inspire diverse teams. You foster a collaborative, inclusive culture and lead with cultural awareness, demonstrating a strong understanding of the historical, social, and political contexts impacting First Nations peoples. With strong external engagement skills, you have built productive relationships across industry, government, and professional bodies and understand how to position the School for long-term success and impact. Interested?  If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition, via talent@uq.edu.au. When you apply, please ensure you upload a curriculum vitae and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Other Information Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623. Applications close on Thursday 23 July at 11.00pm AEST (R-65843).

Full-time, continuing position at Academic Level C. Parramatta or Campbelltown and hybrid flexibility. Salary: $150,081 - $172,392 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading. Work with a diverse, dynamic team in the fastest growing and most exciting region of Australia. Help shape the future of teaching and research in Law. The Opportunity As a Senior Lecturer, you will make a significant contribution to the teaching, research, and engagement activities of the School of Law. You will deliver high-quality learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate law programs and contribute to curriculum development, student success, and the ongoing enhancement of the School's academic offerings. As a Researcher, you will maintain an active program of scholarly activity and contribute to the School's growing research profile through publications, collaborative research projects, grant applications, and the supervision of higher degree research students. As a member of our academic community, you will contribute to the collegial life of the School through academic service, governance, and engagement activities. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, students, the legal profession, industry, and community partners to strengthen the School's impact and reputation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and growing law school with strong student demand, a collegial culture, and a commitment to teaching excellence, impactful research, and community engagement. What Success Looks Like: Deliver high-quality teaching, subject coordination, assessment, and curriculum development across undergraduate and postgraduate law programs. Contribute to the development and enhancement of curriculum, teaching practices, and student learning outcomes. Maintain an active research profile through publications, scholarly activity, grant applications, and engagement with the broader research community. Supervise Honours and Higher Degree Research students and contribute to research training within the School. Build productive relationships with industry, professional bodies, community organisations, and academic partners. Support and mentor students and early career colleagues where appropriate. Please refer to the Position Description for full details. About You A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline area. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning within a tertiary environment. Evidence of an emerging or established research profile, including quality publications and scholarly activity. Experience, or demonstrated capacity, to supervise Honours or Higher Degree Research students. Experience engaging with industry, the legal profession and academic colleagues. Demonstrated capacity to contribute to academic leadership, service, and collegial activities within a university environment. Benefits We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing: Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state. Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options. Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing, Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover. Application Details Position Enquiries: Direct to dean.law@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1559C. Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 2 August 2026. Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application. How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. Belonging at Western We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au. About Western This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful. Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western. For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

Description The Social Machines and Robotics (SMART) Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi focuses on the development of socially intelligent machines (computer applications, robots, Virtual Agents) that are capable of interacting and communicating in a natural way with humans, expressing through their figure a high degree of social intelligence, with a focus on applications in education and healthcare. The SMART Lab seeks to recruit a motivated and passionate Junior Research Scientist to work under the supervision of Dr. Hanan Salam on topics including: (i) Human-Machine Interaction, (ii) Social Robotics, (iii) Artificial Intelligence for Diagnosis and Therapy of Individuals affected by Neurodevelopmental Disorders, (iv) Bias in AI. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and evaluate human-centered AI systems for SMART Lab research projects. Support data collection and experimental pipelines involving human participants, multimodal data, or robotic platforms. Publish research findings in high-impact journals and conferences. Communicate and present research findings at international academic conferences. Create, maintain, and document high-quality research code for reproducibility. Collaborate with PhD and post-doc researchers in the lab. Minimuim Qualifications: Bachelor’s or prefered Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Robotics, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or a related field. Strong programming skills, preferably in Python, with experience in machine learning and data analysis. Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer vision, multimodal learning, affective computing, human-robot interaction, social robotics, or human-centered AI. Experience with machine learning frameworks, data processing libraries, APIs, web development, robotics platforms, or experimental research methods is desirable. Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written communication) Willingness and capacity to work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students. Self-motivated with an ability to work independently and in a team to get the work done. Willingness to learn and confront new challenges. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, one page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least two letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Hanan Salam at hanan.salam@nyu.edu The appointment will be for one year, with the option to renew further depending on performance. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children, together with full health insurance and retirement contributions. The UAE does not levy income tax. About NYU Abu Dhabi https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.  NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching. Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed. Working for NYUAD At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for research staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to research staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority.  Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply. Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people. NYUAD values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the university’s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to our vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching community. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a global campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission. @WorkAtNYUAD