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Shatt Al-Arab University

Shatt Al-Arab University College is a private university located in the city of Basra, Iraq. The university was established in 1993.
The university offers a wide range of educational programmes across its faculties including computer science, English language, management, law, economics, computer engineering and civil engineering. 
Shatt Al-Arab University College has facilities including libraries, research centres, workshops and study rooms.

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	Lead internationally recognised research in astrophotonics, quantum technologies and advanced laser communication systems.
	Shape the future of astrophotonics across radio astronomy, space and terrestrial laser communications, and quantum technologies while building high-impact industry, government, and international research partnerships.
	Full-time (1 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
	Base salary range: Level D, $179,945 – $197,969 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.


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The Astrophotonics Program brings together researchers from astronomy, physics and engineering to design, build and test advanced photonic technologies with applications in radio astronomy, optical astronomy, space science, quantum technologies and national security. The group is internationally recognised for its expertise in the long-distance transfer of stabilised photonic timing and communication signals over optical fibre and free-space laser links.

Supported by significant ongoing investment from the Western Australian Government and the Joint Venture Universities, this is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving research environment and help define the next generation of photonic technologies.

About the opportunity


	Leading internationally recognised research programs and delivering high-impact research outcomes.
	Securing competitive research funding from national and international funding agencies, industry and government partners.
	Supervising and mentoring Masters, PhD and early-career researchers and fostering an inclusive, collaborative team culture.
	Providing strategic leadership, program management and reporting across the Astrophotonics research portfolio.
	Representing ICRAR and UWA through professional associations, conferences, industry engagement and stakeholder partnerships.
	Building strong interdisciplinary collaborations across academia, government and industry to increase research impact and translation.


About you 


	A PhD in physics, astronomy, engineering or another relevant discipline, with an internationally recognised research profile and an outstanding publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals.
	Proven success in attracting competitive research funding and developing sustainable research collaborations across academia, government and industry.
	Significant experience leading research teams and supervising higher degree research (HDR) students and early-career researchers to successful outcomes.
	Expertise in several of the following areas: radio astronomy instrumentation, free-space optical laser communications (terrestrial and/or space applications), and quantum technologies.
	Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, collaboration and research excellence.


Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. Occasional Domestic and International travel may be required to support role requirements. Some after hours work will be required to attend meetings across time zones.

Position description: Principal Research Fellow (Astrophotonics) - 524067.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Sascha Schediwy at sascha.schediwy@uwa.edu.au

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Talent Advisor at zen.huang @uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 10 August 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Benefits 


	Flexible working options.
	Generous paid leave including parental leave.
	Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
	Salary packaging available.
	Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
	Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
	Discounted health insurance.
	Employee Assistance Program.


About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.



If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.


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Hong Kong

DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL AND AVIATION ENGINEERING

Assistant Professor in Low-Altitude Economy (Ref. 260724006) Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.

Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.

In line with the strategic development of the University and to lead the development of the aeronautical and aviation engineering discipline in teaching and research activities, the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering was established in the Faculty of Engineering. The Department currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and actively engages in various research and consultancy work. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/aae/ for more information about the Department. Applications are now invited from academics who are actively involved in Low-Altitude Economy to fill the vacancy for academic staff.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a)    initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in his/her areas of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for external research grants and applied research projects;

(b)    conduct research in low-altitude economy and contribute to the development of the Department’s research strengths;

(c)    supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses;

(d)    undertake teaching duties at various levels in the area of low-altitude economy;

(e)    engage in programme/curriculum planning, development and administration;

(f)     undertake relevant administrative duties; and

(g)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a)    a PhD degree in Engineering with expertise in low-altitude economy, including but not limited to unmanned aerial vehicles, advanced air mobility, perception, autonomous control, decision making, unmanned air traffic management, and applications (e.g. transportation, inspection, search and rescue, etc.);

(b)    experience in acquiring external research funding including national and international funding bodies and industries;

(c)    strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; 

(d)    effective classroom teaching skills and good interpersonal skills; and

(e)    excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills, as well as strong cooperation skills with the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. 

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf. 

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 10 August 2026 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.


The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

United Kingdom, Bedford

Organisation: Cranfield University
Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Fixed Term Period: Fixed Term Contract for 30 months
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £45,580 per annum, with potential progression up to £52,067 per annum (37 hours per week)
Apply by: 11/09/2026

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We welcome applications from talented and motivated researchers with expertise in X-ray and synchrotron imaging to play a leading role in cutting-edge research exploring the structure and function of complex environmental systems.

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This is a Research Fellow role embedded within a major externally funded research programme in soil science. You will lead the delivery of synchrotron and X-ray imaging components of a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, delivering advanced imaging research to understand how pore-scale structure and mineral-carbon interactions control the storage and movement of organic carbon across the soil–bedrock continuum.

The role will involve significant periods based at Diamond Light Source, where you will design and deliver experiments using techniques such as X-ray micro-computed tomography and X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES). You will also undertake laboratory-based imaging and develop analytical workflows to process and interpret complex 2D and 3D datasets.

Working closely with the research lead and an interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to research across multiple work packages, including investigating structural changes during weathering and the development of pore networks and carbon distribution during early soil formation. You will be responsible for the design and delivery of imaging experiments, integration of imaging outputs with biological and biogeochemical datasets, and dissemination of findings through high-quality scientific publications and presentations.

About You

You will be educated to doctoral level in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Science or a related discipline, with a strong focus on lab-based or synchrotron CT imaging. You will have experience in designing and delivering imaging experiments, working with complex datasets, and interpreting imaging outputs.

You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be confident working independently while contributing effectively to an interdisciplinary team. Experience of working at large-scale research facilities such as synchrotrons.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a range of audiences. You should be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to agreed deadlines. Willingness to spend periods working at Diamond Light Source and to travel as required is essential.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

The role sits within Cranfield’s Environmental Sustainability Theme, which brings together expertise across soil science and environmental systems to deliver research and education that supports a more resilient and sustainable future through close collaboration with industry, government and international partners.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

As part of our commitment to support and develop Technical staff across the University, we are a founding signatory of the Science Council's Technician Commitment. Find out more here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Dan Evans, Senior Lecturer in Soil Formation and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, on: daniel.l.evans@cranfield.ac.uk


Cranfield University

$172,686 -  $222,445 per annum + 17% superannuation.

Australia, Brisbane


	Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast, Queensland Australia
	Full-time


Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. 

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. 

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. 

Griffith’s Arts, Education and Law Group is the largest and most diverse academic group in the University, encompassing creative and performing arts, law, education, criminology, social science and humanities, and has presence across all six campuses. Focusing on developing programs to prepare students for a changing world, it is also an environment where research can flourish, and our academic community can undertake outstanding scholarship research that makes a major contribution to society.

The School of Education and Professional Studies is ranked in the top 150 of similar schools worldwide and our graduates have employment success such that one in five teachers working in Queensland graduated from Griffith University. The School is also home to the Autism Centre of Excellence and additionally and the Griffith Institute for Educational Research both provide research leadership to professions facing complex educational challenges.

Job Description 

We are seeking an outstanding academic leader to join our School in the role of Deputy Head of School (Learning & Teaching). This is a key senior leadership position offering the opportunity to shape and embed high‑quality, evidence‑based learning and teaching that is engaging, contemporary and responsive to student and industry needs.

The Deputy Head of School (Learning & Teaching) provides visionary, strategic leadership across the School’s learning and teaching portfolio. Working closely with the Head of School, the School Executive, the Dean (Learning & Teaching) and colleagues across the University, you will play a pivotal role in driving educational excellence and continuous improvement.

You will lead the implementation of learning and teaching strategies that align with University and Group priorities, support accreditation and quality assurance requirements, and contribute directly to achieving institutional learning and teaching KPIs.

In this role, you will:


	Provide strategic leadership for learning and teaching within the School, ensuring alignment with University priorities and sector best practice
	Embed evidence based approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that enhance student success, retention and satisfaction
	Lead and support Program Directors, providing guidance and oversight of learning and teaching responsibilities
	Build academic staff capability through mentoring, professional development and the promotion of innovative teaching practice
	Foster and support scholarship of learning and teaching, including dissemination and recognition of best practice
	Ensure learning and teaching approaches are flexible, inclusive and industry responsive, preparing graduates for evolving professional contexts
	Collaborate effectively across the University to support accreditation, course review, quality assurance and continuous improvement processes


About you

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline.

You will demonstrate:


	A strong academic profile with demonstrated leadership in learning and teaching at program or school level
	Deep understanding of contemporary higher education pedagogy, assessment design and quality assurance frameworks
	A proven ability to lead, inspire and support academic staff in diverse disciplinary contexts
	Experience supervising or supporting Program Directors or equivalent academic leadership roles
	A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence, build relationships and drive change


What we can offer

The initial term will be for a period of three years with the possibility of renewal. This is a full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

The successful candidate will also be offered an underlying continuing appointment at Level D or Level E.

The full-time equivalent base salary for an Associate Professor (Level D) is in the range $172,686 - $190,248 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $202,043 - $222,590 per annum.

The full-time equivalent base salary for a Professor (Level E) is $222,445 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be $260,261 per annum.

Additional information 

Why Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:


	Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
	Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
	Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
	Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities


How to apply

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:


	A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
	Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
	Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)


Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Debbie Heck, Head, School of Education and Professional Studies at d.heck@griffith.edu.au.

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Theresa Burke, Talent Acquisition Partner at t.burke@griffith.edu.au.

Closing date: Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.


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Reporting to the Principal Investigator or his/her delegate, the candidate will be responsible for scientific inputs, research and development, and project management, mainly stationed at the University’s research facility located at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks. 

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(multiple openings)

Responsibilities:

The appointee will perform the following duties:


	To involve in vaccine research and development; 
	To assist with planning and implementing experiment works;
	To analyse results and prepare experiment reports;
	To maintain detailed, signed laboratory notebook; 
	To comply with all biosafety regulations; and
	To provide support for various tasks in relation to the research projects.


Requirements:


	A master’s degree or above from a recognised university in immunology, virology, molecular biology, or relevant biological sciences field, and with at least 4 years’ relevant post-qualification research experience. Ph.D. degree holder may be considered for the post Post-doctoral Research Fellow;
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	A passionate and dynamic individual who possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills, is attentive to details, and is a self-starter with the ability to work under pressure;
	Possess knowledge on method development; and
	Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English, Cantonese and Putonghua.


The appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.


Shatt Al-Arab University

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601-800^th

Quality Education 2026
301-400^th

Gender Equality 2026
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Clean Water and Sanitation 2024
601-800^th

Partnership for the Goals 2026
1001-1500^th

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