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Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Associate Professor / Assistant Professor Department of English (Post Ref.: 25/248) The Department of English (http://www.LN.edu.hk/eng/) of Lingnan University now invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate/Assistant Professor specializing in Modern Literature. The appointee is expected to: teach relevant courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate final projects; generate research outputs with high impact and participate in competitive grant applications exercises; and assist the Department with administration and curriculum development. Requirements Applicants for the position should have: (i) a PhD degree in Modern Literature or a relevant area (ii) good track record of publications, grants, and awards (iii) some experience in teaching or developing courses in digital humanities, modern literature or world literatures An appointee at the level of Associate / Assistant Professor should, besides being an effective teacher, demonstrate great potential to produce quality research output in the very near future. Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. Candidates are required to provide evidence of quality teaching and information on their research records. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and 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 normally lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicant's 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 start from November 2025 and 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.

The Finnish Museum of Natural History (LUOMUS) at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral researcher in insect morphology and evolution for a fixed-term period of two years. The work will be based at the Finnish Museum of Natural History (Luomus), Helsinki, Finland. The postdoctoral researcher will join the PhenoBees project, funded by the Research Council of Finland, and work under the supervision of Diego S. Porto, an Academy Research Fellow. The successful candidate is expected to start by September 2026. ABOUT THE POSITION The main goal of the PhenoBees project is to develop a semantic data workflow to integrate comparative information from different phylogenetic datasets (for more details, see: PhenoBees page) and address hypotheses about the evolution of the mouthparts of bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea). As part of the main project, the work of the postdoctoral researcher will be focused on generating, processing, and analysing comparative morphological data on bee mouthparts. The ultimate goal of the postdoctoral research is to understand the drivers and dynamics underlying the evolution of the mouthparts in bees. The postdoctoral researcher will be primarily responsible for: Data collection: Dissecting and preparing material of bee mouthparts and measuring anatomical structures; Data analysis: Analysing comparative data (discrete and continuous traits) to test alternative hypotheses of modularity/integration of mouthpart structures in bees; Morphological study: Performing comparative anatomical study of a representative of a long-tongued bee and a short-tongued bee; Dissemination: Contributing in manuscript writing and attending conferences QUALIFICATIONS The position requires: A doctoral degree relevant to the project (e.g., biology, entomology, evolutionary biology) Experience working with comparative anatomy of insects, preferentially Hymenoptera The ability to conduct independent scholarly work Teaching skills necessary for the position Excellent collaboration and communication skills Excellent written and spoken English skills Clear motivation and commitment to perform the research Highly valued qualifications: Experience working with bee morphology Experience working with CT-Scan data or willingness to learn the necessary skills to work with it Knowledge of morphometrics and/or phylogenetic comparative methods in general WHY WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI? The University of Helsinki invests in the welfare of its employees by offering preventive occupational health services and general medical care, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. For further information please check: Staff benefits. The postdoctoral researcher should reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The University assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland. Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare. Read more about why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice: working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland. The starting gross monthly salary of the postdoctoral researcher will be about 3800 - 4000 euros depending on the appointee's qualifications and experience, based on level 5 of the salary system in the Collective Agreement of Finnish Universities. A six-month trial period will be applied. The working hours of the postdoctoral researcher will be 1612 hours on a yearly basis as they will belong to the annual workload scheme of research and teaching staff. HOW TO APPLY? Only online applications submitted through the University of Helsinki recruiting system will be considered. The deadline for application submission is 22 May 2026 (23:59 EEST). The application must include the following documents written in English as a single pdf called “lastname_firstname”: Motivation letter (max 1 page). Please, describe your research interests and address the qualifications listed above, outlining why you are the right person for this position Curriculum Vitae (max 4 pages). List of publications. Please, also indicate the five most relevant publications for the position. Contact information of three referees who can provide a reference based on request and your relation to them. Degree certificate Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline, after which the top candidates will be invited for interviews. The interviews will be held in early June 2026 via Zoom. Luomus is an equal opportunity workplace committed to advance wellbeing and diversity and promote gender equality in science and education. We welcome applicants from a variety of gender identities, and linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities. External applicants, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via Apply Now button. Employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal: https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi ABOUT THE FINNISH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY The Finnish Museum of Natural History, LUOMUS, is an independent institute of the University of Helsinki and the national museum in the field of natural history in Finland. The museum’s duties are to amass, maintain and display its collections, and to conduct related research, particularly in the field of species-level biodiversity. The collections serve research, teaching, and public education in biology, geology, and biodiversity, and form part of the international network of natural history repositories. The Finnish Museum of Natural History has five units: Zoology, Earth Sciences, Botany and Mycology, Biodiversity Informatics, and Public Engagement. FURTHER INFORMATION For information about the position, please contact Diego S. Porto: diego.sassoporto@helsinki.fi. Please, however, do not send applications through this email; follow the instructions provided above. For information about the recruitment process and recruitment system, please contact recruitment: recruitment@helsinki.fi

Description Political scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) are looking to hire a full-time junior or assistant research Scientist – equivalent to a research assistant/associate at other institutions – to start in September 2026. The position entails data management, replication, and visualization as well as literature reviews and light text editing. There might be an opportunity for co-authorships for a qualified candidate. A successful candidate must have advanced data analysis skills in R and Stata, experience with data visualization in R, and GIS data work in R and/or ArcGIS. The candidate must be self-motivated, an independent thinker, fluent in English, and have well-developed writing skills. The position is open to applicants with a master’s degree in any social science discipline, quantitative data analysis, or statistics, and with less than 5 years of research experience in the relevant field, and/or PhD degree with any level of experience. Candidates with qualifications in or familiarity with political science are preferred. This is a full-time position based at NYU’s campus in Abu Dhabi. The appointment will run from September 2026 until August 2027 with a possibility of extension. The terms of employment are competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, transcript of degree, and the names of at least two referees, all in PDF format. If interested, please apply on Interfolio by April 10, 2026. For any questions feel free to reach out to Leonid Peisakhin lvp2@nyu.edu , Peter van der Windt pvd2@nyu.edu, and Christopher Paik cp92@nyu.edu. 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. Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed. Working for NYUAD At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for research staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to research staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply. Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people. NYUAD values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the university’s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to our vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching community. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a global campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission. @WorkAtNYUAD