Queen Margaret University

As part of an exciting digital transformation, the University of Surrey is seeking a Test & Quality Assurance Manager. You will lead and manage the IT and Digital testing and quality assurance service, defining and driving testing strategies, processes and procedures to enable the team to deliver software services and solutions that have been thoroughly tested and are fit for purpose. We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, pension contribution of 14.5%, and a unique and vibrant working environment. Role & Responsibilities: This is a University-wide role responsible for overseeing the testing, quality review and approval processes across multiple projects for new technical developments and major system enhancements. You will work closely with assigned project managers, organisational stakeholders, business analysts, subject matter experts, testers, developers, tech leads, end users, support teams and third parties to manage testing and quality processes during project delivery. The role involves quality and test advocacy, resource planning & management, and resolution of issues that impede the testing effort. Responsibilities include: Play a lead role in the development, implementation and review of the IT Service’s Testing and Quality Assurance Framework and approach. Ensure that the appropriate level of QA has been adopted across the University’s IT and Digital portfolio. Work closely with IT colleagues and a diverse range of organisational stakeholders, along with software suppliers and third parties, to evaluate and test applications that are being implemented, ensuring that extensive end-to-end testing has been applied, and potential defects have been fixed. Identify current and future testing requirements with key stakeholders; working with teams across the organisation who are responsible for projects and key business applications. Oversee the development of test plans for the roll out of new software developments. This includes liaison with Test Analysts, Programme and Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts and system users to agree and schedule appropriate resource for test activities. The IT team at Surrey are plugged in to the whole University, and our digital transformation work underpins the University’s strategy. IT is growing our digital transformation capability, improving student experience, and helping increase our research impact. It’s a vibrant and exciting time to join a great and well-respected team at the heart of the University’s strategic plans. What’s in it for you?  We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive. Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment. Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer: Competitive Salary Market leading Pension Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare Access to on site leisure facilities at discounted rates For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website. The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Further details Job Description

At the University of Vienna, more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 2,900 are responsible for a variety of administrative tasks and thus support excellent research and teaching. Are you looking for a meaningful professional position and work that positively impacts society, too? Do you like to organize and coordinate things? We are looking for a/an Organisational Assistent DoSChem 52 Faculty of Chemistry Startdate: 15.07.2026 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. IIIa Reference no.: 5643 DoSChem is the largest doctoral training program in Austria focusing on the field of chemistry and closely related sciences by bringing together about 200 doctoral students and 52 principal investigators. DoSChem managing team is looking to appoint an Organisational Assistant (Managing Officer). The position is initially limited to 12 months, with the possibility of extension to a permanent contract. Your personal sphere of influence: The successful candidate will work in close contact with the coordinator of the doctoral school (Dr. Elena Rastew) and the team of the school management. Your future tasks: General administrative tasks, including application and recruitment processes, financial administration, and database management Logistical and organisational support for events and activities Planning and implementation of curriculum‑based activities and events Preparation, organisation, and follow‑up of scientific events (symposia, conferences, etc.) Administrative support for the international application process Assistance with budget monitoring Maintenance and further development of the School’s website Management and strategic development of the School’s social media channels Establishment and coordination of the alumni programme Onboarding support for new members of the School Support‑related responsibilities Support for the Head, Deputy Head, and the Steering Committee in their administrative, academic, and strategic responsibilities Assistance with DoSChem correspondence Support in onboarding processes Assistance with internal and external communication of DoSChem This is part of your personality: Required qualifications Experience in administrative and program coordination roles, ideally within the University of Vienna research environment Strong understanding of administrative structures, procedures, and workflows in higher education environments Confident use of digital tools and systems, specifically: CMS20 (TYPO3‑based) content management system for website administration i3v, the University of Vienna’s central administrative system Moodle for active course administration and management Excellent written and spoken communication skills in German and English Experience in both administering and creating content for websites and social media channels Experience with broader digital communication strategies or community‑building activities Independent, well‑structured, and reliable working style Strong organisational skills and attention to detail High level of stress resistance, flexibility, and commitment Ability to work effectively in a team Desirable qualification Familiarity with the University of Vienna’s Project Monitoring Tool (newly introduced system) What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible  working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a committed team with diverse university backgrounds in a relaxed work environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training: 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 2.759,2 (full-time) increases if we can credit professional experience. Contract: The position is initially limited to 12 months, with the possibility of extension to a permanent contract. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! It’s that easy to apply: With a letter of motivation (German or English) With your CV Further documents, if necessary Via our job portal / apply button If you have any content questions, please contact: Eleonora Hendrika Gertruda Mezger-Backus ellen.backus@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. Data protection Application deadline: 06/11/2026 Administration & Organization

1 x Full time, ongoing position available to join the School of Computing Technologies, Discipline of Interaction, Technology and Information Salary Academic Level B ($115,303 - $136,925) or Level C ($141,247 - $162,872) + 17% Super Based at the City campus, but may be required to travel to other University campuses About the Role We are seeking an academic at either Level B (Lecturer) or Level C (Senior Lecturer) who can complement the School's world-leading expertise in library and information management and data science. This role will focus on human-oriented technical information retrieval or natural language processing (NLP) research. Set within the Interaction, Technology and Information Discipline, and reflecting a strong human-computer interaction orientation, the successful candidate will also collaborate closely with the Data Science and AI Discipline. Their work will contribute to one or more of the School's overarching themes, including responsible computing and digital health. As the successful candidate you will have a track record of publishing in key outlets appropriate to their discipline-for example, SIGIR, TOIS and IP&M for information retrieval, or ACL, EMNLP and FAccT for NLP. At both levels, the successful candidate will contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School. Furthermore, part of this role will include: delivering high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs maintaining and advancing scholarly and professional capabilities, and contributing to curriculum development active engagement with academic, industry and professional communities, and collaboration with colleagues across teaching and research activities. For appointment at Level B (Lecturer), the focus will be on developing a strong research profile, contributing to teaching programs, and participating in collaborative research and engagement activities. The Lecturer may also undertake course coordination responsibilities. For appointment at Level C (Senior Lecturer), the role includes a significant contribution to program delivery and a strong emphasis on research leadership. You will be expected to lead high-quality research projects, build successful funding pipelines, and produce impactful research outputs. You will play a key role in embedding research within the School, developing strategic collaborations across the University and with external partners, and may also contribute to program management and leadership. About You To be successful for this position, you will have: Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels in core areas of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and/or Data Science, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials. (Level C: including coordination of large courses and implementation of innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement.) Research track record in human centric information retrieval or human centric NLP evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links. (Level B: emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs. Level C: emerging nationally recognised track record including substantial record of research outputs in high quality outlets.) Alignment with one of the key priorities of the school (responsible computing or digital health) is an advantage. Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates. (Level C: extensive experience supervising to maximise research performance.) Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching, supervision and research. Demonstrated high level of collegiality, including supporting development of junior team members, ability to problem solve as part of a team and ability to work well with diverse personalities and perspectives. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including ability to present research findings to a variety of academic and non-academic audiences in both written and verbal form, and to communicate persuasively with a variety of stakeholders. (Level C only) Extensive experience in research leadership with the ability to build and develop collaborative research teams, mentor academic staff to deliver high quality outcomes, attract and secure external research funding to sustain research effort and manage funded research projects including complex budgets and reporting requirements. (Level C only) Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial, governance and quality management systems within a university. Qualifications Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field. Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information, please contact Senior Talent Advisor, Justin Bolton at justin.bolton@rmit.edu.au Please note that applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in order to be considered. Position description - Lecturer. Level B Position Description - Senior Lecturer, Level C Applications close on Wednesday, 1st of July. About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.