Shanghai Ocean University

Ref.: 533983 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Humanities (05200) Categories: Teaching Staff Assistant Lecturer in the School of Humanities (Philosophy) (Ref.: 533983) (to commence in July 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal) Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Philosophy, or a related field. Preference will be given to those with experience in teaching and programme development on philosophy, or philosophy of AI or Politics and Economics. The appointee will be responsible for teaching and academic advising at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels for the Department of Philosophy, including the Master of Arts in the field of AI, Ethics and Society programme and Master of Arts in the field of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics programme. Information about the Department can be obtained at https://philosophy.hku.hk. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of application will commence as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Department: Department of Experimental Biology – Faculty of Science Deadline: 8 Feb 2026 Start date: 1.3.2026 or negotiable Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling Dean of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position Assistant Professor for Loschmidt Laboratories Workplace: Department of Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic Type of Contract: temporary position with 1-year contract with possible extension, academic Working Hours: 0,6 FTE (part-time employment of 24 hours per week) Expected Start Date: 1.3.2026 or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates Number of Open Positions: 1 Pay: negotiable Application Deadline: 8.2.2026 EU Researcher Profile: R2 About the Workplace Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 7 000 staff and 33 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region. Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results. Department of Experimental Biology at the Faculty of Science MU is a modern, fully equipped department where individual research groups conduct research at all levels – from molecules and cells through invertebrates up to humans, and from basic research to the application of results in human and veterinary biomedicine. Job Description Key Duties: Conducting research activities in the field of microfluidics and enzyme kinetics, in particular the design and optimization of experimental systems, the processing and interpretation of acquired data, and publication and project activities in this area Teaching activities in higher education study programmes, including teaching specialized courses and supervising students’ final theses Participation in the preparation, innovation, and accreditation of study programmes with a biological focus, including the development of curricula and the development of cooperation with national and international partners Skills and Qualifications The applicant must have: Completed university education in biology, biochemistry, or another related field Academic degree Ph.D. or equivalent Research experience focused on enzymology and microfluidics Experience with the development of microfluidic systems and their application within biologically oriented projects Experience with advanced methods for studying enzyme kinetics and biophysical analysis of proteins Scientific and publication record in the field Very good command of English (spoken and written) at a minimum level of B2 Excellent knowledge of the Czech language, both written and spoken, at C2 level; in the case of non-native speakers, it must be evidenced by a certificate or a high school graduation certificate in Czech language Moral integrity and clean criminal record The applicant should have: Experience with university-level teaching and prerequisites for guaranteeing specialized courses Presentation skills and experience with oral presentations at international conferences Experience with programming and advanced data analysis Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to prof. RNDr. Zbyněk Prokop, Ph.D. email zbynek@chemi.muni.cz, phone 549496667. We Offer Access to state-of-the-art technologies for biochemical and biophysical analysis of proteins Opportunity to develop interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and research environment Opportunities for personal growth and further professional and scientific development An interesting job in a dynamically-expanding university area Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility Employee benefits such as 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution/long-term investment product/nursery/children´s group allowance, a financial meal allowance, Multisport card, psychological counselling, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone, childcare groups at Campus and Komenského náměstí) Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city (for more information on costs of living, you can refer to Numbeo) Welcome Office provides support with your relocation to Brno Application Process The application shall be submitted online by 8.2.2026 via an e-application, please find the reference to the e-application in the beginning and end of the advertisement. The candidate shall provide following: CV Cover letter describing candidate's research interest and experience Summary of research outputs and publications Names and contact details of at least 2 references After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz. Selection Process Received applications will be considered carefully in line with principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview. The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here. Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our Career page. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

We are delighted to welcome applications for a Research Fellow post within the ESRC Connecting Generations programme to examine intergenerational flows of support in later life and the increased cost-of-living in the UK.  ESRC Connecting Generations is a collaborative project between the long-established Centre for Population Change (University of Southampton, University of St Andrews, and University of Stirling), the University of Oxford Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, and the Resolution Foundation. ESRC Connecting Generations aims to innovate in knowledge and understanding of intergenerational relations and population change. The Centre is led by Professor Jane Falkingham. For further details, see https://www.cpc.ac.uk/research_programme/connecting_generations/  This project will examine intergenerational flows of support in later life and the increased cost-of-living in the UK, via data collected from two project Directives from the Mass Observation Study, University of Sussex. Qualitative narratives were collected in Spring 2023 and also August 2024 in order to investigate the role of intergenerational support in mitigating the rising costs of living and whether growing costs have adversely affected intergenerational flows of support. This research position is in the Department of Gerontology within the Faculty of Social Sciences, where Professors Evandrou and Vlachantoni are based. You will be part of a collaborative team including other project Researchers, the CPC Research Manager and Knowledge Exchange team, as well as Faculty members from both the Department of Gerontology at the University of Southampton and other Departments and partner institutions.  To be successful in the role you will have, or will be close to completing, a PhD (or equivalent professional qualifications) with a background in Gerontology or Social Policy and strong qualitative research methods skills in a relevant discipline. You will have knowledge and expertise in data analysis and be skilled in the use of e.g. NVivo or other software. You will have proven ability to plan and organise your work independently and as part of a team and have the ability to write research presentations and papers for peer review publication.  The Research Fellow post is full-time fixed term for 12 months and is available from the 1st March 2026. Due to external project funding, the latest start date is 1st April 2026 with a fixed term end date of 31st March 2027. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace.  Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Maria Evandrou, email: maria.evandrou@soton.ac.uk