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801–1000th in World University Rankings 2026
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Robert Gordon University was at first a hospital from the mid-18th century, before becoming a technical college in 1910, and finally a modern university in 1992. This Scottish institution is named for a 17th century businessman and philanthropist who was born in the city of Aberdeen, where the university has a main campus.

The university is structured around 11 schools: Aberdeen Business School; School of Applied Social Studies; School of Computing Science and Digital Media; School of Creative and Cultural Business; School of Engineering; Gray's School of Art; School of Health Sciences; The Law School; School of Nursing and Midwifery; School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences; and The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment.

RGU is actively involved in international exchange, and is a member of the Erasmus+ scheme. Second or third year undergraduate courses such as those in Computer Network Management and Business Information Systems are available for overseas students from the school of Computing Science.

Among the alumni of RGU are jewellery designer Ola Gorie, architect Maxwell Hutchinson, Olympian swimmer Hannah Miley, and abstract painter Callum Innes.

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64 F : 36 M (1)
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Assistant Professor in Accounting and International Taxation

MASARYK UNIVERSITY

Masaryk University

Czech Republic, Brno

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Masaryk University

Czech Republic, Brno


Department: Department of Finance – Faculty of Economics and Administration Deadline: 20 May 2026 Start date: September 1st, 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Economics and finance INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University, invites applications for the following position: Assistant Professor in Accounting and International TaxationMasaryk University, Faculty of Economics and Administration, invites applications for a full time (40 hours a week) position of Assistant Professor in Accounting and International Taxation. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate with a clear research profile, a strong publication record in reputable international journals, and an established network of collaborators at leading European universities. Research expertise in accounting, international taxation, financial reporting, management accounting, or related areas is required, while expertise in accounting information systems and digitalisation in accounting will be considered an advantage. The position is designed to enable the candidate to pursue and further develop their research agenda in the aforementioned fields. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to ongoing research activities, initiate new research projects, seek funding opportunities, and publish in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals. Active participation in teaching is an integral part of the position. The post is suitable for both promising early career researchers and more experienced academics seeking to further develop their research and teaching profile at a reputable university. We are looking for a candidate: A full time Assistant Professor with a PhD in Accounting, International Taxation, Finance, or a related field. With the ability to teach and communicate effectively in English; knowledge of Czech is considered an advantage (knowledge of Czech language is not required). With relevant academic and research experience appropriate to the position. With a developing or established publication record in reputable international peer reviewed journals. With experience in, or demonstrated potential for, research grant applications and participation in research projects. With an active or developing network of international research collaboration. With an interest in contributing to the long-term development of the faculty. Experience in accounting information systems, AI and digitalisation in accounting is considered an advantage. What does the position entail? Publishing in reputable international peer reviewed journals in the field of accounting, taxation, and related areas. Contributing to research activities and collaborating within research teams. Supporting the research and teaching activities of the department. Participating in the preparation of external research grant applications. Teaching bachelor’s and master’s courses, primarily in English, with a workload of 8 to 12 hours per week. Supervising and reviewing bachelor’s and master’s theses. What do we offer? A full-time (40 hours a week) Assistant Professor position at one of the highest-ranked universities in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. A 3-year initial contract (with possible extension and tenure). The monthly salary starts on 70 000 CZK (aprx.2800 EUR) before taxes and depends on qualification and seniority (gross average wage in the Czech Republic is around €1800/month, median wage is €1500/month; your salary will be burdened with 20 – 25% income taxes). In the case of meeting the annual goals, the employee is entitled to bonuses. Professional support with project management and grant applications. Relocation support and help from the MUNI Welcome Office. A friendly and international working environment.  Opportunities for professional growth (e.g., university seminar series, internships, exchanges, participation in research projects, free access to all university libraries, advantageous mobile operator tariffs).  Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career.  Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city with close proximity to Prague and Vienna  Employer's contribution to supplementary pension insurance or long-term investment product, meal allowance (for work contracts of at least 20 hours per week), free vaccination against flu and encephalitis. Participation in social and sports activities organized by the university and faculty for employees and students, Multisport Card (preferential access to sports facilities). Possibility to place a child in the university kindergarten or children's groups, contribution to the cost of stay in other children's facilities. About the workplace Masaryk University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 35,000 students and more than 7,000 employees. MUNI is located in the university city of Brno, Czech Republic. Based on the most recent OECD Better Life Index data, the Czech Republic ranks next to the US and the UK. Proximity to nature and other historical cities (e.g., Prague, Vienna, Budapest), variety of cultural and entertainment attractions, and top personal safety, make Brno one of the top 100 university cities in the world according to students. More details can be found here. The Department of Finance is part of the Faculty of Economics and Administration at Masaryk University. It offers study programs in Czech and English at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. The department pursues both fundamental and applied research, with a particular focus on corporate finance, accounting, financial markets and institutions, and financial risk management and modelling. In cooperation with industry partners, it also contributes to the development of innovative technological solutions, and analytical methods. Application and selection procedure The application shall be submitted online by May 20th (11:59 p.m., CET) via an e-application (please, use the link in the e-application section below). Interviews for the position will be held online or in-person at Masaryk University.Your application must include: Cover letter describing their motivation for the position and their current and future research agenda in the relevant field Full academic CV, including publication activity, research experience, and teaching experience Up to three representative research papers, either published or unpublished The names and contact details of two referees who can provide references upon request. Applications will be reviewed by an expert committee. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, either in person or online, and may, if relevant, also be asked to deliver a trial teaching session, seminar, or lecture. After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz. For further information about the position and the department, please contact the head of the Department of Finance Dagmar Vagnerová Linnertová, e-mail: Dagmar.Linnertova@econ.muni.cz. If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the head of HR department Jana Levá, e-mail: jana.leva@econ.muni.cz. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of personal background. The selection process is based on an Open Transparent Merit-based Recruitment Policy. Masaryk University does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and sexual orientation. The faculty holds the HR Excellence Award. We are looking forward to hearing from you! Brno, April 13th, 2026 Prof. Mgr. Jiří Špalek, Ph.D. The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration

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70,000 CZK

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Executive Assistant to Director - Westmead Applied Research Centre

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Parramatta

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The University of Sydney

Australia, Parramatta


Full time, fixed term until April 2027 with possibility of extension Exciting opportunity to be an Executive Assistant to Professor Clara Chow located at the Westmead Precinct Base Salary starting from $103,185 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Located at the Westmead Applied Research Centre within the University of Sydney we are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Director of the Westmead Applied Research Centre, Clara Chow. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, coordinating communications and documentation, and ensuring efficient and professional support to enable the Director to meet strategic and operational priorities. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide high-level executive support to the director, managing day-to-day office operations and administrative activities manage incoming enquiries and correspondence, determine priorities, gather information, and ensure timely and professional responses draft and review correspondence, prepare reports and briefing notes, and coordinate meeting documentation and logistics manage complex diary scheduling and travel arrangements, including financial processing in line with university policies build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring professional and confidential communication facilitate the flow of information to support the director in making informed decisions undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required. About you bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of training and experience two to four years executive assistant or administrative experience, including diary management experience managing purchasing, invoicing, and financial administration processes advanced computer skills including microsoft office and strong organisational and filing capabilities excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills strong analytical, problem solving, and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. 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 Thursday 23 April 2026 11:59 PM

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$103,185 + 17% superannuation

Posted

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton

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University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton


The University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine is offering an appointment to be based within the Faculty of Medicine at Southampton General Hospital. This post holder will work within the paediatric respiratory and allergy research team. They will primarily being undertaking a trial focused on the prevention of childhood asthma. Additionally, they will provide some support to studies focused on preventing food allergy and managing acute severe childhood asthma. The post will provide practical training for a middle grade doctor in the conduct of clinical trials, focussing on supporting clinical trials through all stages including implementation and supporting sites in recruitment, regulatory approvals, data collection and integrity, data presentation and working with translational samples. The post is intended to provide valuable training in research governance and regulation for future clinical and translational researchers. There may be an option to undertake a higher degree. The appointee will provide day to day medical support for study teams under supervision from Professor Graham Roberts (Professor of Paediatric Allergy and Respiratory Medicine). They will be involved in trial implementation and involvement in study protocol amendments and implementation including ethics committee documentation and R&D submissions. Training in clinical trials methodology including Good Clinical Practice will be provided. The post will be at registrar level and will require a medical qualification. It would be suitable for a trainee with relevant experience in paediatric medicine as out of program experience or for someone wishing to pursue a career in this specialty prior to obtaining a training number. The post will be a University appointment and does not have any direct clinical work. Duration of post to be discussed with the potential candidate but is 12 months in the first instance. The post is for 0.8FTE, if an applicant wanted a fulltime position, it is expected that this could be arranged - please discuss with Professor Graham Roberts. For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email Professor Graham Roberts at g.c.roberts@soton.ac.uk. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.  Please note: successful applicants will be appointed to a different salary range (£46,675 to £62,502 ) if they were at ST3 on or before 2 August 2016.

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£65,048 Pro rata per annum

Posted

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Junior Research Scientist in the Center for AstroPhysics and Space Science – Dr. Dimitra Atri

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi


Description The Center of Astrophysics and Space Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Junior Research Scientist to work with the Mars Research Group to support scientific investigations of the Martian atmosphere and surface using data from the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) “Hope” probe. The position contributes to ongoing research, data analysis, simulation efforts, and dissemination of scientific results from Hope observations. The funding for this position is provided by the UAE Space Agency. Applicants with additional questions about the role or the associated research project may contact the Principal Investigator Dr. Dimitra Atri (atri@nyu.edu). The successful applicant will; Analyze Emirates Mars Mission (Hope) data: Conduct detailed analysis of atmospheric and surface observations collected by the UAE’s Hope probe to support scientific goals of understanding Martian atmospheric and surface processes. Assist with analysis of additional Mars mission datasets: Examine and interpret complementary data from other Mars missions to strengthen current models and provide comparative insights that enhance research conclusions from Hope observations. Develop Machine Learning methods and run numerical simulations on NYUAD’s High-Performance Computing (HPC) system. Support preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentations: Assist in drafting reports, papers, and conference materials to communicate research findings to the global scientific community. A candidate with a Master’s degree is preferred; however, the minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s degree in physics, computer science, or a related discipline. The role requires strong programming skills in Python, competency in data analysis and scientific computing, and the ability to work with large datasets. Familiarity with machine learning and planetary science concepts is highly beneficial. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. Please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/faculty-positions.html for instructions and information on how to apply. 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. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Salary

Competitive

Posted

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Research Engineer (in XR Research) - BD

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


Introduction As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an industry innovation research project where you will be part of the research team to develop software platforms for supporting multi-user AR/VR applications. Key Responsibilities Participate in the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Undertake the following responsibilities: Develop an interactive metaverse application for online education, team collaboration, and workplace training with a focus on real-time interactive simulation. Optionally, design and lead user study. Analyze the data and publish academic research papers in international academic conferences/journals Perform testing Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements A degree in Computer Science or relevant field Experience with software development life cycle Software Development: Strong knowledge in Javascript for 3D/VR applications (e.g., babylon.js, A-Frame, etc.). Experience in developing XR app for teaching & learning/training. Experience developing optimized modules within Unity and/or Unreal Engine Experience with database management systems User study – Optional. End-to-End Study Leadership: Lead the full lifecycle of user research, from defining objectives and methodologies (e.g., usability, A/B testing, interviews) to facilitating sessions and extracting unbiased, actionable insights. Scientific Authoring & Publication: Drive the creation of high-quality research papers for top-tier peer-reviewed venues (e.g., CHI, UIST, CSCW), translating complex technical architectures and study results into compelling academic narratives. Ethical Oversight & IRB Management: Manage the formal Institutional Review Board (IRB) process, ensuring all protocols, data handling, and participant interactions meet the highest ethical and legal standards for human-subjects research. Advanced Data Synthesis: Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify deep behavioral patterns, using these findings to ground both product development and scholarly contributions in empirical evidence.

Salary

Competitive

Posted

14 Apr 2026

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