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Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Professor
Department of History
(Post Ref.: 24/321)

The Department of History ((http://www.LN.edu.hk/history/) invites applications for a Professor in any area of specialty within the discipline of history. The Department has existing strength in the studies of Chinese history, Hong Kong history, Japanese history, Pacific history, Southeast Asian history, British history, digital history, as well as various subfields including media, gender, animal, and environmental studies. Candidates whose research and teaching interests that either build upon or expand beyond our existing clusters, working on any region and period, are all welcome to apply.

The appointee is also expected to assume the role of the Head of the History Department upon his /her appointment, for at least one 3-year term. In this capacity, the appointee will manage and lead the department, and take on leadership roles within the university at large.

General Requirements

The appointee is expected to an internationally prominent scholar in his/her field of specialization.

More specifically, he/she should possess (i) an excellent track record of scholarly publications in internationally leading peer-reviewed journals and with major scholarly presses, (ii) a successful grant records, (iii) broad experience in teaching and course development, and (iv) substantive administrative and institution-building experience.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointments with possibility of consideration for substantiation. Appointment with substantiation will be considered for the highly qualified candidate.

Application Procedure (online applications only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Assistant Teaching Officer
School of Data Science
(Post Ref.:24/15)

Responsibilities

The appointee is expected to


	Provide assistance in course preparation;
	Facilitate small team discussion under the supervision of the course instructors;
	Coordinate various student and alumni activities; and
	Perform other research and administrative duties as assigned


Requirements


	A recognized Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, eBusiness, and related fields;
	Good command of both English and Chinese;
	Be proactive, willing and capable to handle projects; and
	Having an understanding of the Taught Postgraduate Programme and/or our University with solid knowledge of Python, Anaconda, Jupyter notebook and GitHub would be a plus


Salary and Benefits

The commencing salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits and mandatory provident fund.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

Australia, Perth

Centre for Applied Bioinformatics

School of Biological Sciences


	Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for three years.
	Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.


About the area

The School of Biological Sciences is internationally recognised for its strong teaching programmes in the natural sciences and biology and has an enviable research track record.  The School has broad expertise across marine biology, ecology, conservation biology, evolutionary biology, computational biology, plant and animal physiology, and genomics. The School also leads UWA’s program in Science Communication. Our research programmes involve a diverse array of taxa, from microbes through animals and plants. We are located on a vibrant campus and have ready access to incredible natural environments, including the Indian Ocean and the extensive Western Australian coastline. Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses consistently rate very highly in student evaluations, which in part reflects our strong emphasis on practical and field-based teaching.

About the opportunity

Reporting to Professor David Edwards, you will contribute to and lead the preparation of research and review papers in the field of applied bioinformatics, undertake applied bioinformatics research and support the continued success of the applied bioinformatics group. Additionally, you will be involved in the supervision of other research team members involved in the projects and contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate level courses or units.

 About you 


	PhD in applied bioinformatics, or a relevant combination of experience and education or training
	Experience in genome analysis, preferably with plant genomes
	Extensive experience in writing scientific manuscripts and reports
	Proficiency in a range of computing skills including Linux and specialist bioinformatics software
	Knowledge and experience of pangenomics or machine learning applications is desirable


Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Research Fellow (Bioinformatics)] - Level [B].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor David Edwards at dave.edwards@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 3 November 2024

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

 Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.



If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.


The University of Western Australia

United Kingdom, London

About Us

The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us. 

The Global Mobility Office is a student-facing and external-facing professional services team of eleven. This is an opportunity to join a small, close, centralised professional services team providing inbound and outbound study and work abroad lifecycle support and reporting, mobility partnership agreement negotiation and management, and administration of Erasmus, Turing and the Staff International Exchange Programme, in pursuance of the university’s Education and International strategies.

We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so. 

About The Role

The Global Mobility Officer (Increasing Opportunities) works with the Global Mobility Officer (Outgoing Student Support) and Global Mobility Senior Officer (Outgoing Students Co-ordinator) to facilitate King’s students spending a period abroad as part of their degree or as an extra-curricular opportunity. The role combines programme administration, student support and international relationship liaison. 

The Global Mobility Officer (Increasing Opportunities) has operational responsibility for a set of tasks and processes within the Global Mobility Office’s wider remit. They work within and across multiple teams at the university, engaging with a wide range of colleagues, and they contribute to activities which positively impact the student experience. This includes assisting with the planning, administration and delivery of outgoing study and work abroad opportunities; responding sensitively to student enquiries ensuring students experience consistent support pre-, during, and post-mobility; nominating and then supporting outgoing King’s students with their applications to partner universities and work placements, particularly those in Europe; troubleshooting and liaising as necessary with external organisations; and providing support for and contributing to widening outgoing mobility participation and funding administration as well as broader diversity and inclusion activities for under-represented cohorts.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria


	Relevant work experience and/or education: We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. Relevant work experience might include work in other universities or any other large, complicated organisation, or else in roles with a diplomatic sensibility. Relevant educational experiences might include higher education in a related discipline, professional qualifications or other training. 
	Outstanding administrative skills 
	Excellent English language and communications skills in all media with the ability to communicate information – including matters of a non-routine nature – clearly 
	Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams  
	Good organisational and time-management skills  
	Strong eye for detail and ways to ensure accuracy  
	Ability to work under pressure and manage challenging deadlines 
	Understanding the need for sensitivity and confidentiality as well as when and how to escalate sensitive matters


Desirable criteria


	Ability to demonstrate a meaningful and visible commitment to Diversity & Inclusion practices. 
	Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with external and internal stakeholders  
	Ability to work with others to support project and programme aims and overcome challenges  
	Experience of administering study abroad, exchange or funding programmes  
	Experience of using SITS:Vision or other student record databases 


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 next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

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. 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.

Interviews are expected to be held in-person in the week beginning Monday 28th October.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.


King's College London

Australia


	Full-time, Fixed Term position for 12 months initially, with extension subject to performance
	Salary Academic Level A6-A8 ($97,150 - $104,280) + 17% Superannuation 
	Based at the Melbourne CBD campus 


About You

Postdoctoral researcher in HERG ion channel simulations: This project represents an exciting opportunity for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher (or PhD graduate) to investigate the molecular mechanisms of the cardiac HERG potassium ion channel.

The aim of this project is to describe inactivation and drug modulation mechanisms for HERG by employing advanced molecular dynamics methods. This is an NHMRC-funded project in collaboration with researchers at Victor Chang and the University of Chicago. The project will employ cutting-edge computational approaches using supercomputers, alongside structural and functional experiments, to examine HERG channel mechanisms.

The work is expected to be high impact, with related projects recently published in Nature and other top journals, and will provide excellent career possibilities for a talented and driven researcher.

To be successful in this position, the applicant must:


	Hold (or be about to complete) a PhD in physics, physical chemistry or a closely related discipline (see Qualifications section).
	Have a research background in computation in biophysics, condensed matter physics or physical chemistry.
	Have experience in atomistic simulations of membrane protein systems. A strong preference will be given to applicants with experience in simulations of ion channels, and in particular potassium channels.
	Have experience in statistical mechanical theory and molecular dynamics simulations for biophysical problems using existing packages. Strong preference will be given to those with experience in NAMD/VMD and CHARMM.
	Have a background in using enhanced sampling and free energy methods, such as Umbrella Sampling and Free Energy Perturbation, with expertise in replica methods, such as Replica Exchange with Solute Tempering and Metadynamics, and advanced analysis methods, such as Markov State Modelling, being desirable.
	Possess strong skills in supercomputing using both CPUs and GPUs, programming/scripting in a Unix environment, MD scripting for advanced simulations and analysis, as well as good visualisation skills.
	Demonstrate ability to work well with experimental collaborators to achieve high impact publications.
	Demonstrate experience in paper writing. Ability to independently form high quality paper drafts is essential.
	Demonstrate experience in conference presentation of research findings.
	Demonstrate high level written and verbal communication skills.
	Possess the ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues.
	Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.


Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.

Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College's inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria's first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.

STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders. www.rmit.edu.au/seh

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Prof. Toby Allen via email toby.allen@rmit.edu.au

Position Description - Research Fellow (Level A)

Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. 


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