Saint Leo University

Ref.: 534426 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine (21500) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534426), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. We are seeking emerging scholars whose work advances the understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders and improves mental and physical health outcomes. We welcome applicants from psychiatry and related fields, including psychiatric epidemiology, digital mental health, artificial intelligence and machine learning in mental health, big data analytics, and pharmacoepidemiology. Applicants who adopt multidisciplinary approaches to address key challenges in psychiatry and mental health are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should possess: (i) a Ph.D. degree in psychiatry, psychology, public health, population health, data science, epidemiology, or a related discipline; (ii) a proven track record of impactful research, publications, external grants and leadership; and (iii) experience in teaching or mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of psychiatry. The appointee is expected to conduct independent and collaborative research of high academic merit, and secure competitive external research funding to maintain an active research programme. He/She will contribute to teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and supervise research postgraduate students. He/She will also undertake administrative and service duties as assigned. The Department offers a vibrant, collaborative environment with strong links to clinical services, community partners, and international research networks. The appointee will join an interdisciplinary faculty committed to supporting their success in building impactful research and teaching portfolios. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. as well as statements of research and teaching. Review of applications will start from April 14, 2026 and continue until May 14, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Full time, fixed term opportunity until March 2027 Exciting opportunity to work as a Research Assistant within the School of Medical Sciences at the Charles Perkins Centre Base Salary starting at $89,755 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join the NeuroMolecular Discovery Group to support research investigating neurodegenerative diseases. The position will be based in the Charles Perkins Centre, a state-of-the-art research facility located on the University of Sydney's Camperdown campus. The NeuroMolecular Discovery Group The lab, led by Dr. Rebecca San Gil, is dedicated to discovering genes and proteins with therapeutic potential to combat neurodegenerative diseases, particularly motor neuron disease and frontotemporal dementia. This role presents an opportunity to work together with a team of motivated individuals to develop novel treatments and conduct preclinical testing of strategies that target the molecular mechanisms that cause neurodegenerative diseases. Research environment The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas. The Charles Perkins Centre is a large multidisciplinary initiative committed to easing the burden of chronic disease. Our complex systems approach brings together leading researchers and practitioners from across the disciplines in unexpected research collaborations to find new solutions to combat chronic diseases. We are reconceiving the systems of health through our revolutionary approach to easing the burden of chronic diseases - obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative diseases - through innovative research collaborations and partnerships. The role The key responsibilities of the Research Assistant will include: contributing to the design and development of research protocols, ensuring timely execution of research activities assisting with data collection and analysis, ensuring data quality and accuracy coordinating with the team to produce quality reports, verify data accuracy within university systems, and actively engage in compliance initiatives to uphold ethics and biosafety regulations keeping clear and accurate records of experimental methodology and results and assisting with effective and data management using a laboratory notebook or digital research notebook purchasing chemicals, reagents, and consumables as well as ensuring appropriate storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals, reagents, and samples/specimens. Maintenance of lab and university inventories undertaking laboratory research including, bacterial culture and mammalian cell culture and transfection, differentiation and culture of neurons from human iPSC lines, assistance with managing experimental mouse colonies techniques such as immunoblotting, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy (confocal, and high content), flow cytometry and qPCR. About you Essential bachelor of Science (Honours) with major or minor in cellular and molecular biology or an equivalent combination of relevant research experience and/or education/training expertise in cell culture of immortalised cell lines, culture of iPSC-derived human neurons, transfection of cells/neurons with plasmid DNA, cell lysis and protein extraction and RNA purification experience in immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy (including confocal microscopy), immunoblotting, qPCR, and/or flow cytometry ability to work independently and to multi-task experiments while meeting timelines; self-motivated and independent thinking with enthusiasm to achieve research goals; demonstrated capacity to work effectively both with or without direct supervision and as part of a team excellent communication, record-keeping, and organisational skills ability and willingness to learn new techniques and optimise experimental approaches awareness of laboratory safety, and occupational health and safety protocols, contributes to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies and protocols. Desirable experience in designing plasmid DNA constructs, an understanding of concepts in CRISPR gene editing/knockout/activation experience using software for the statistical analysis and visualisation of data (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R Studio). 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 completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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. 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 Tuesday 24 February 2026 11:59 PM

The University of Helsinki is an international research community of 30,000 students and researchers and ranks among the top 100 universities worldwide. The Finnish Museum of Natural History, part of the University of Helsinki, is a leading center for systematic and evolutionary biology and hosts a vibrant and collaborative research environment.  We invite applications for a fully funded three-year Doctoral Researcher position at the Finnish Museum of Natural History. The successful candidate will join the research group of Dr. Sergei Tarasov and an international network of collaborators. The position is part of a broader project on dung beetle evolution funded by the Research Council of Finland. About the job The PhD project will aim to uncover the macroevolutionary mechanisms driving dung beetle phenotypic diversification. The PhD candidate will investigate how dung beetle phenomes evolved during adaptive radiations by integrating phylogenomic and phenotypic data, high-dimensional phenotypic datasets, and advanced evolutionary models. A central focus will be on testing how major environmental transitions—such as the K–Pg extinction and the Late Miocene grassland expansion—reshaped dung availability and triggered shifts in phenotypic evolutionary rates. The appointee will be encouraged to undertake short research visits to collaborators in the USA and Australia and will participate in the supervision of undergraduate students. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate to conduct cutting-edge research on insect evolution, morphology, comparative phylogenetics and natural history collections. The successful candidate will work closely with the project’s Principal Investigator and international collaborators. The appointee will take primary responsibility for conducting research, performing data analyses, preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting results at international conferences. In addition, there will be opportunities to contribute to science communication activities, including participation in the development of a popular science book for children about dung beetles, mammals, and dinosaurs. Requirements Applicants should hold an MSc degree (or equivalent) in biology or a related field. The successful candidate will have a strong background in, or demonstrated interest in, entomology and comparative phylogenetics, as well as a clear motivation to apply state-of-the-art statistical methods. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required. The following qualifications are considered advantageous but are not mandatory: Programming in R Good understanding of statistics Research experience and publications The successful candidate is expected to acquire the doctoral researcher status in the Doctoral Programme in Doctoral Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society at the University of Helsinki during the standard 6-month probationary period. Details of the job The position will begin in spring 2026 (negotiable). This is a full-time appointment for three years. The salary is ca. €2,600 per month (before taxes), in accordance with the University of Helsinki salary system for doctoral researchers. In Finnish universities, the teaching and research staff belong to the 1,612 annual working hour system, in which the annual amount of paid holiday is app. 5-6 weeks on average per year. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The International Staff Services office assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and live in Finland. More information here: Information for arriving staff. 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. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University.  How to Apply?  Please submit your application in English, including: Cover letter describing motivation and research interests (max. 1 page) CV with publication list Study transcript of the master’s (or related) degree Contact information of two potential referees (letters requested later) Applications must be submitted via the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system (Apply now). The position will remain open until March 16th, or until a suitable candidate is found. Further information For inquiries about the position, please contact: Dr. Sergei Tarasov Curator of Coleoptera (beetles) Finnish Museum of Natural History (LUOMUS) Email: sergei.tarasov@helsinki.fi https://www.tarasovlab.com For help regarding the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi