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The University of Helsinki, Faculty of Humanities invites applications for the position of UNIVERSITY LECTURER IN JAPANESE STUDIES for a permanent appointment from 1 January 2027, or as agreed. The Faculty of Humanities carries out research and teaching on Japanese culture, history and society as well as the Japanese language. The successful candidate will be a Japanese studies scholar with broad-based expertise. They must have a proven track record in key areas of Japanese studies, such as contemporary society, politics, contemporary history and culture. The appointee’s research and teaching are expected to incorporate a transnational perspective, placing Japan in a wider regional and global context. The position is in the Department of Cultures. The appointee’s duties will include teaching in accordance with degree requirements at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate study, as well as the supervision and examination of theses in Finnish, English and Swedish. Duties requiring strong collaboration skills include participating in the planning and development of teaching with other staff members in the department, degree programmes and disciplines. We also expect that the applicant will collaborate with teachers from other Faculty departments in developing teaching. Moreover, the university lecturer in Japanese studies will conduct research in Japanese studies and actively support developing the field in general. In addition, the appointee is expected to actively apply for external research funding and to participate in the department’s and faculty’s administrative tasks related to teaching, research, and societal impact. APPOINTMENT CRITERIA According to the University of Helsinki Regulations, an appointee to a university lectureship must hold an applicable doctoral degree and be capable of providing high-quality, research-based teaching and supervising theses. The assessment of applicant merits considers scholarly publications and other research outputs of scholarly value, teaching experience, pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning materials and other teaching merits. Demonstrable research and teaching experience in Japanese studies is expected. Pursuant to the Government Decree on Universities (770/2009), appointees to teaching and research positions at the University must be proficient in the language in which they provide instruction, i.e., Finnish or Swedish. The language of instruction in this position is Finnish. To successfully attend to the duties of the position, the appointee must also have satisfactory skills in Swedish and good skills in English and Japanese. Applicants from a different language background or who have not been educated in Finnish or Swedish may be exempted from the requirement for Swedish skills without a separate application. Further information on language skills and the demonstration of language proficiency is available on the University website. SALARY We offer the opportunity to work in an inspiring, international and multidisciplinary environment. The salary will be based on levels 6–7 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The appointee’s gross monthly salary will range average from about €4,500 to €4,900, depending on their merits and experience. The position includes a six-month trial period. The University of Helsinki provides a range of staff benefits, including occupational health services, professional development opportunities, assistance with research project applications, and access to library and fitness facilities. Read more about career opportunities and benefits on our website. HOW TO APPLY Applications, together with the required attachments, must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking the link below. Current employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal. Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents as a single PDF file (see instructions): A concise cover letter A curriculum vitae A report (max. 5 pages) on the applicant’s teaching expertise and experience An informal report (max. 3 pages) on the applicant’s scholarly activities, including success in obtaining research funding and specialisation in Japanese studies A list of publications All the above documents must be submitted in Finnish or English. Applicants should be aware that, after the application period closes, the appointment committee will invite the shortlisted candidates to attend an interview and to deliver a teaching demonstration. The application deadline is 31st May 2026 (23:59 PM). FURTHER INFORMATION Further information about the position is available from Department Head Antti Korpisaari (antti.korpisaari@helsinki.fi). For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Harri Hamara (harri.hamara@helsinki.fi). Read more about the University of Helsinki as an employer.

An opportunity now exists to join RMIT's School of Health and Biomedical Sciences and contribute to the growth of teaching and research within the Nursing Discipline 1 x Full time, ongoing appointment based at the Bundoora Campus Remuneration at Academic Level B $115,303- $136,925 About the Role Join Discipline of Nursing delivering industry-ready programs across undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, underpinned by academic excellence, innovative research, contemporary clinical practice and strong community partnerships. Our modern curriculum leverages simulation laboratories with a strong focus on diversity, consumers of health and workforce readiness. Deliver and coordinate teaching aligned to your expertise (e.g. acute care nursing) within the Bachelor of Nursing, including course coordination and oversight of clinical placements. Contribute to scholarship, research and professional practice, while building and maintaining strong industry, academic and community partnerships to support program quality and promotion. Learn more about the Discipline of Nursing: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/health-science/nursing About You To be successful for this appointment, you will have: Demonstrated ability to coordinate, prepare and deliver courses online and on campus including the ability to produce high quality program materials in mental health and where relevant, contribute to the delivery of content across undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Experience coordinating students undertaking clinical placement experience including liaising with clinical agencies to support students during placements and problem solve. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning and program progress. Emerging track record and/or recognition within their discipline or professional area evidenced by strong industry links or engagement, partnerships, or evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, or competitive research funding. Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and external agencies to generate clinical placements for RMIT students. Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with students, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration. Qualifications Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia as a Registered Nurse. PhD in related field or approved AQF equivalency with relevant industry experience (a minimum of seven years of full-time practice or equivalent for appointment at level B) Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check. About the College The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences comprises three Academic areas: Clinical Sciences Health Sciences Medical Sciences Primarily based at the RMIT Bundoora campus, we undertake teaching and research across the disciplines of: Biomedical Science, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations, Nursing, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Chinese Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physiotherapy and Psychology. The School's research was ranked as well above world standard in clinical science, complementary and alternative medicine, medical physiology, microbiology and pharmacology & pharmaceutical sciences, and above world standard in psychology, public health & health service and medical & health sciences. We have a strategic focus on chronic disease and integrative health care with globally distinctive research strengths in respiratory health, neuroinflammation, translational immunology and infection, cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, and cross-cutting themes of: Lifestyle Medicine, Digital Health, Indigenous Health, Ageing in Health & Disease, and Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Prognostics. Research and Learning and Teaching innovation within the School is supported by a world class simulated hospital, digital human anatomy facility, state-of-the-art equipment and fully equipped laboratories and medical radiations facilities as well as a significant number of national and international partners. Preferred: Completion of the Essentials in Tertiary Teaching Practice program or equivalent (if the appointed candidate does not meet this requirement at time of appointment, they will be supported to complete this as a requirement to fulfil their probation). 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 addressed the Key Selection Criteria 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 Associate Professor Ruby Walter, Assistant Associate Dean, Nursing at ruby.walter@rmit.edu.au Candidates who have applied previously will not be considered and not need to reapply. Position Description - Lecturer, Nursing 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. Applications close on Sunday, 24th of May 2026. 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.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN COMPUTATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCES for a fixed-term appointment from 1 September, 2026 to 29 February, 2028, or as agreed. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in computational social science, particularly text-as-data approaches, to contribute to the next phase of Seeing Like a Tech Firm: Advocacy in the Era of Platform Capitalism (SEE TECH) project led by Academy Research Fellow, Dr. Matti Ylönen. About the project SEE TECH examines how large technology firms (“Big Tech”) influence political processes, regulation, and public discourse, with a particular focus on Europe. The project combines political economy, international political sociology, and regulatory studies to analyze how firms shape policy agendas, knowledge production, and governance frameworks. To date, the project has conducted over 100 elite interviews and produced early academic outputs on corporate influence and platform governance. The next phase of the project expands the empirical scope through computational and digital methods, enabling large-scale analysis of corporate advocacy, lobbying, and discourse. More information: www.see-tech.fi Position summary The position offers substantial intellectual independence and the opportunity to shape a cutting-edge research agenda at the intersection of political economy and data science. While we do have some specific ideas, the exact research tasks could also be partly tailored based on the key expertise of the selected applicant. The successful candidate will: Work with large-scale text corpora (e.g. our interview data, submissions, policy documents, corporate publications, media content) Possibly conduct network analysis Integrate computational findings with qualitative and interview-based research already conducted in the project Key responsibilities Conduct original research using computational methods Build and curate datasets relevant to corporate political activity Collaborate with the PI and research team Co-author academic publications and contribute to dissemination Participate in project meetings, seminars, and workshops Contribute to broader project outputs (policy briefs, events, etc.) Qualifications Required: PhD in International Political Economy, World Politics, Data Science, or related field Strong skills in computational methods, especially text analysis and possibly network analysis Programming skills (e.g. Python or R) Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality academic research Excellent written and spoken English Preferred: Familiarity in research in political economy, corporate power, or digital governance Familiarity with EU policy processes or global economic governance Experience combining qualitative and computational approaches Knowledge of Finnish, French, and/or German What we offer An interdisciplinary research environment at one of Europe’s leading universities Opportunities to collaborate internationally and engage with policy audiences Flexibility to develop your own research within the project’s themes The annual gross salary range will be approx. €46,000 – €52,000, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. Standard Finnish pension benefits and occupational health care are provided for university employees. Further information can be obtained online. Access to high-quality computational infrastructure and research support The position is based in Helsinki (i.e. the candidate must live in Helsinki or be willing to move to Finland), with flexibility for short research stays abroad. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months. How to apply Please submit your application through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link "Apply now" (“Hae nyt”). Use your current email address to register to the Recruitment System. Only applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the link “Employee login”. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27 May, 2026 at 23.59 local Helsinki time (EEST).  Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in English: Cover letter (max. 2 pages) CV (including publication list) Short research statement (1–2 pages), outlining:  relevant expertise methodological strengths ideas for contributing to SEE TECH One writing sample (article, paper, or chapter) Optional: links to code repositories or data projects. Further information Further information about the position can be obtained from Academy Research Fellow Matti Ylönen, matti.v.ylonen@helsinki.fi. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. 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