Semnan University

Description New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is an extraordinary achievement and unparalleled opportunity in higher education. Since its founding in 2010, it has become one of the most selective institutions in the world and is home to a community of over 370 scholars across more than 90 research centers and laboratories. It is pioneering an innovative model of higher education for a global world, dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research to inspire cooperation and tackle humanity’s greatest challenges. Drawing on the strengths of the NYU Global Network, it offers an exceptional liberal arts and sciences education. The university supports groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and responds to vital global and local issues with powerful interdisciplinary solutions. NYU Abu Dhabi advances NYU as a beacon of learning for the 21st century and plays a key role in developing a sustainable, knowledge-based economy in Abu Dhabi. The Division of Engineering at NYUAD is designed to create technological leaders with a global perspective, a broad education, and the capacity to think creatively. Undergraduate programs are characterised by the integration of design and innovation in every year of the curriculum: students enjoy a learning environment conducive to creativity, which is at the heart of tomorrow’s technological innovations. Graduate programs - Global PhD Fellowships and other potential new programs – are highly tailored generally offering a year of focused classwork followed by 3-4 years of research in Abu Dhabi. The Division seeks a visionary Dean able to lead a distinguished and diverse faculty engaged in research in emerging technology breakthroughs in robotics, cyber-security, smart cities, bioengineering, energy and environmental sustainability. The next Dean will have a record of design and innovation, fostering environments that produce high quality research that responds in powerful and multidisciplinary ways to vital global and local challenges. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean inspires and guides academic and administrative efforts, ensuring alignment with NYUAD’s strategic goals and elevating its role within the NYU Global Network. Through their experience and passion for research and education, the Dean will help express the Division and NYUAD’s mission, share its achievements, and enhance the university’s identity and global positioning. Accomplished in developing, retaining and attracting great talent, the Dean will lead an ambitious agenda, increasing the impact and quality of interdisciplinary research and new and innovative programs, fully engaging the potential of AI for research and education. With the appetite and ability to build meaningful partnerships across the other Divisions and NYU’s Global Network and with the Office for Research, Translation and Entrepreneurship, they will also be active in engaging industry, government, and other institutions to position Engineering at NYUAD as a driver of local impact and global innovation. Sensitive to cultural dynamics, the Dean will embrace NYUAD’s unique position within Abu Dhabi and the region while advancing its international aspirations. Fair and decisive, the Dean will be proactive in addressing challenges and seizing the remarkable opportunities Abu Dhabi and the region present. Qualifications Candidates will have an academic record appropriate for a tenured appointment as full professor in one of the departments within the Division of Engineering at NYUAD and a demonstrated track record of working closely with undergraduate and graduate students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The incoming Dean will have demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring and promoting exceptional faculty and providing an environment in which they can flourish through meaningful discourse and support for research, scholarship, and teaching, and a record of encouraging and facilitating innovation and collaboration across disciplines. The successful candidate will be an individual with commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education and to a strong research agenda, and will ideally have experience with multi-disciplinary collaboration, global education, and faculty and program development and capacity for administrative leadership, including supervision of staff, budget and financial planning, and operational oversight. Application Instructions NYUAD is being supported by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. For nominations or to learn more, please contact NYUAD@perrettlaver.com Formal applications should be made via INTERFOLIO. The application deadline for best consideration is March 31st, 2025. Candidates are requested to submit the following documents: A letter of interest that addresses specifically the leadership priorities and themes described in the profile; A current curriculum vitae or resume; The search will continue throughout the 2025-2026 academic year until an appointment is made, with the expectation that the selected candidate will begin no later than September 2026. NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university. Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people. NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, and UAE. nationals. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission. @WorkAtNYUAD

Department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 10 Jun 2026 Start date: 1. 9. 2026 Job type: full-time | part-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position: Assistant Professor Workplace: Department of English and American Studies, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic  Position Type: academic position EU Researcher Profile: R2  Amount of Working Hours: full-time 40 hours per week  Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 3 years) Expected Start Date: 1. 9. 2026 Number of Open Positions: 1 (in case of two excellent applicants, 2 places of 0,5:0,5 or 0,75:0,5)  Application Deadline: 10. 6. 2026 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR  We are looking for a colleague to join the Department of English and American Studies specializing in British literature, British history, British culture, Anglophone literary history, literary and cultural theory. Beyond this focus, the applicant should be capable to lead English language seminars (C2 level) and teach courses in the field of English language teacher education for higher secondary schools focused on teaching of literature and culture of English speaking countries. He or she should aim at academic advancement (associate professorship, full professorship), expand his or her portfolio of offered courses beyond the scope of literature, cultural studies and English language in line with current developments in the field. We expect the candidate to teach the following courses, and develop them in line with the Department’s growth and trends in the field: Introduction to Literary Studies, Introduction to the Studies of British History and Culture (with a focus on modern history, culture, politics, and art), History of English Literature 3 (19th century and early 20th century), Anglophone novel, Anglophone poetry, Anglophone Women writers, and contemporary Anglophone literature.  MAIN JOB CONTENT  Pedagogical Participating in lectures or other forms of teaching in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme, as well as lifelong learning programmes. Supervising, consulting, or reviewing Bachelor’s and Master’s theses. In exceptional cases, a supervisor or consultant in doctoral degree programmes. Participating in the organizational provision of pedagogical activity. Participating in publishing activity, especially for educational purposes. Research  Participation in research, development, and innovation activities, especially:  independent investigation of complex research and development tasks and the publication of results in peer-reviewed journals, scientific monographs, or peer-reviewed proceedings, active participation in domestic and foreign scientific conferences and professional meetings, and presentation of research results, participation in the organizational provision of research activity. Other  Participation in ensuring operational and administrative activities related to the academic position according to the instructions of the department head, e.g.:  routine administrative tasks in the administration of own courses, use of e-learning and communication with students via the MU Information System, organising and participating in foreign internships for students and academic staff, participation in the promotion of the field. WE REQUEST  Professional education, qualifications and experience Master’s Degree in English Language and Literature (or a related field) – a condition  Possibly also Master’s Degree in the field of Teaching English language and Literature (or a related field) – an advantage  Ph.D. – Doctoral Degree Programme in English Literature (or a related field) – a condition  Professional focus on British literature, British history, British culture, Anglophone literary history, theories of literature and culture, ability to teach English language seminars (C2 level) and courses in the field of English teacher education focused on teaching literature and culture of English speaking countries – an advantage  Professional experience abroad outside the Czech Republic and Slovakia in an academic or research institution for a minimum of 6 months, completed either continuously or in two shorter periods whose combined duration totals at least 6 months.  (Applicants who do not meet the required level of international experience may, in justified cases, include a request for an exception with a brief explanation of their situation with their application.)  Publications in the field corresponding with the applicant’s stage of professional development (in your Motivation letter, state in how many years you will meet criteria for habilitation).  Conference papers, public lectures, and dissemination activities for general public corresponding with the applicant’s stage of professional development.  Specification of the candidate's international profile Long-term collaboration with international experts in the field.  Future collaboration capacities (networking), expecially in the area of grant applications.  Length of experience required  experience in the field of English language and literature at least 3 years – an advantage  Language skills  knowledge of the English language at C2 level  excellent knowledge of the language in both written and spoken form at C2 level (or, a native speaker) – a condition  Requirements related to job content presentation, organizational, didactic, and mentoring skills focused on undergraduate and graduate students, academics and general public ability to contribute to research and publication activities of the Department ability to independently solve complex research tasks and contribute to the research projects of the department, including the ability to apply for academic grants diligence, responsibility, reliability team spirit  The advantage is knowledge of the university environment previous experience in working in education WE OFFER Working environment stable working environment in a prestigious institution employment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research friendly and inspiring working environment convenient location of the faculty in the city centre a friendly approach to work-life balance international team excellent students Employee benefits 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance or Long-Term Investment Product (DIP), selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, MultiSport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Loučka and Elánek for children of employees near the faculty Training and development  Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc. HOW TO APPLY Please send your application via the electronic application link by 10. 6. 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents.  The following documents are required as a part of your application: cover letter specifying the area of research interest and syllabus proposals of two courses from the applicant’s expertise: one for BA cycle of studies in British cultural studies, one elective course for Master’s students in the area of history of Anglophone (British) literature. ​​CV with an overview of previous experience ​​copies of proof of education   affidavit of proffesional experience abroad outside the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic (may be included in the resume) In accordance with Section 70(5) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions, as amended, the CV must include information about current employers. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps.  If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office:  Mgr. Lída Oplatková, email: oplatkova@phil.muni.cz SELECTION PROCESS Selection criteria: submitting of all required documents in the e-application compliance of the candidate's profile with the requirements for the job as stated above Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may also take the form of a videoconference. Selection procedures rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found on our careers page. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you! MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, THE FACULTY AND THE DEPARTMENT Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties and a number of other specialized units, more than 6,000 employees and 32,000 students. We are a university with a wide range of research areas in the humanities and natural sciences and a strong international position. Our mission is to provide education and research of the highest quality. The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is one of the four founding faculties of Masaryk University and since its foundation in 1919 it has been not only an important centre of humanities and social science education, science, research, and development, but also an institution that actively participates in shaping the cultural life of the city and the region. Traditionally, it has been profiled as a research-oriented faculty generating approximately one fifth of MU's research volume. The faculty has more than 600 employees and by the student population of over 6,000 is the largest faculty at the university. Since 2021, the faculty has been the proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission. You can find out more information about the faculty on the website or on Facebook. For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website. Department: Information about the Department of English and American Studies at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found at: https://english.phil.muni.cz  Contact person at the department for questions about the position: First name and surname: doc. Mgr. Tomáš Kačer, Ph.D. E-mail: kacer@phil.muni.cz  Telephone: +420 549497237 

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are offering PhD Positions in Responsible AI 39 Faculty of Computer Science Startdate: 01.08.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 01.08.2029 Reference no.: 5509 The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible. About the team Join the Responsible Machine Learning (ML) Group at the Faculty of Computer Science. Led by Prof. Dr. Martin Pawelczyk, who recently joined the University of Vienna from Harvard University, our research sits at the intersection of AI Safety and Data-Centric AI. We aim to make large-scale ML more reliable, transparent, and aligned with human values. We are specifically interested in: Data-centric AI: Advancing machine unlearning, privacy-preserving techniques, and robust data curation. AI Safety: Ensuring robust alignment and safety in multi-agent LLM systems Efficiency:  Streamlining large-scale model experimentation and training. Science of Deep Learning: Exploring mechanistic interpretability and understanding the fundamental drivers of model performance at scale. As an early member of this fast-growing team, you will have a unique opportunity to shape our research culture and contribute to high-impact projects from the ground up. We are currently hiring a founding cohort of 3 PhD researchers to tackle high-impact projects across our core focus areas.  We are looking for curious minds who are excited to push the boundaries of responsible AI. Learn more about the lab's work at: https://martinpawelczyk.github.io/. Tasks and Responsibilities Develop machine learning methods and tools with a specific focus on: Data-Centric AI: Including data attribution, data curation, and privacy preservation for large foundation models (e.g., LLMs and VLMs); Agentic AI: Exploring multi-agent systems and their dynamics; Explainable AI: With a particular emphasis on mechanistic interpretability. Invent, evaluate, and publish novel algorithms, aiming for theoretical guarantees when working with structured and unstructured data. Pursue and complete a PhD thesis within the appointed 4-year duration. Join the Vienna Doctoral School of Computer Science and conclude a doctoral thesis agreement within 12 months. Present your research results at top-tier international conferences, workshops, and journals. Contribute to the academic community by assisting in the organization of international meetings, conferences, and symposia. Take on administrative responsibilities to support the research group and the Faculty of Computer Science. You hold courses and examinations independently and (co-)supervise students within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.  Your qualifications Must-haves A Master’s degree (completed or near completion) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.  A solid background in machine learning, statistics and/or mathematics. Strong programming skills in Python. Ideally, also proficiency in at least one major deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch, JAX). An early track record of research (e.g., a high-quality Master's thesis, open-source contributions, or workshop papers).  Excellent command of written and spoken English, as we operate in a global research environment. A high degree of intrinsic motivation, curiosity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Desirable skills Experience in training or fine-tuning large-scale models (LLMs, VLMs) in distributed settings. Familiarity with cluster computing environments (e.g., SLURM) and Linux-based workflows. Prior experience in a research lab, including contributions to publications or significant open-source projects. Teaching experience. What we offer Competetive Compensation: A full-time salary of EUR 3,776.10 (on a full-time basis, paid 14 times a year) which may increase if we can credit professional experience. World-Class Location: Live and work in Vienna, consistently ranked as the world's most livable city, with our office easily accessible via excellent public transport. Inspiring work atmosphere: Become part of an international academic team in a healthy and collaborative working environment. Training and Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Contract Structure: The planned employment duration is up to 4 years. Following standard university procedures, the initial contract is for 1.5 years. This automatically extends to 3 years – and subsequently up to 4 years based on research progress – following a successful mutual evaluation in the first 12 months. What you need to apply Academic curriculum vitae Cover letter (State the earliest start date and your motivation to apply.) A copy of your thesis (or an extended abstract if still in progress) Official transcripts for both your Bachelor's and Master's degrees Fill out this form (optional but encouraged): https://tinyurl.com/mvamwy7a  If you have any questions, please contact: Martin Pawelczyk martin.pawelczyk@univie.ac.at We look forward to welcoming new talent in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 05/20/2026 Prae Doc