Sichuan Normal University

School of Computer Science and Mathematics, Liverpool John Moores University in partnership with Ames Goldsmith UK Limited This post is fixed term for 30 months £38,000-£42,000 per annum depending on experience Full time: 37.5 hours per week Based on site at Ames Goldsmith in Kirkby, this Process Engineer (KTP Associate) post is part of the Engineering team reporting directly to the UK Operations Manager and is a 30-month fixed-term contract. This role will lead a manufacturing improvement programme at Ames Goldsmith UK Ltd, focused on improving cost, capacity and overall performance through better use of production and business data. Working as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Liverpool John Moores University, the Associate will use their engineering and computational knowledge, alongside developing skills in data analysis and digital tools, to deliver practical improvements and help build long-term capability within the business. The role will also involve some collaboration with Ames Goldsmith’s sister company, Ceimig Limited, particularly where there are opportunities to share learning or apply improvements across both UK sites. Key responsibilities include: Use production, quality and business data to spot where things can run better, cheaper, or more efficiently. Lead the move away from paper-based across all business processes towards simpler, more reliable digital ways of working (e.g. SOPs, data capture, reporting). Take ownership of a defined programme of work, delivering staged improvements from data capture through to analysis, optimisation, and implementation. Build practical tools (such as dashboards or reports) that help operators and managers make better decisions. Plan and deliver improvement projects focused on reducing costs, increasing capacity, and making processes more efficient. Help shape forward plans for maintenance, improvement work, and future engineering priorities. Make sure improvements are properly embedded into day-to-day operations so they continue to deliver value over time. We are looking for graduates in engineering, computer science, data science or related technical disciplines who want to build experience in data-led manufacturing and progress towards a technical or operational leadership role. Other requirements include: Experience in applying technical knowledge and skill to solve problems of a commercial nature. Evidence of independently managing development projects in either an academic or industrial environment. Ability to work with data (e.g. analysing datasets, using Excel or similar tools) and draw practical conclusions. Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work individually and as a member of a team. The successful candidate will also be required to travel to and from the primary place of business for standard working hours and have the ability to travel independently for business purposes.  Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic criminal record check (DBS) and satisfactory 5-year referencing.  Further information can be found in the attached Job Description document. LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.  Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Schemes of Service: Faculty Division: Food, Chemical and Biotechnology Employment Type: Fixed Term The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society. The university’s unique pedagogy integrates work and study, embracing authentic learning in a real-world environment through collaborations with key strategic partners. Its focus on applied research with business impact is aimed at helping industry innovate and grow. SIT’s centralised campus within the Punggol Digital District features a vibrant learning environment where academia and industry are tightly integrated with the community. SIT espouses an applied learning approach and offers degrees with a strong focus on science and technology. Our faculty work closely with industry on translational research and innovation, as well as provide consultancy on solutions to industry challenges. This well-established nexus with industry endows our graduates with deep skills and work-ready training experience. SIT is also establishing strategic live test beds known as ‘Living Labs’ both within and beyond its Punggol campus to support greater experiential learning and strengthen its applied research offerings. The university’s pool of experts works with multi-disciplinary teams to drive the horizontal technology enablers required to support SIT’s strategic translational research. SIT is strengthening its applied Food Technology capabilities in food innovation, formulation science and product development, and is building a cohort of academic staff who are experienced in translating scientific knowledge into practical industry applications. Focus areas for Food Formulation and Product Development include: Food formulation and ingredient functionality Product quality and sensory evaluation Food processing and manufacturability Nutrition and healthier reformulation Sustainable and emerging food systems Responsibilities: Design, develop, and teach core food technology, food formulation and food product development modules. Lead or co-lead innovative applied research and industry collaboration projects with industry partners. Secure and manage research grants to support and develop applied research initiatives that strengthen Singapore’s food innovation, food manufacturing capabilities, and ingredient application sectors. Supervise and mentor students in applied research projects and Capstone Projects in food formulation, product design and product commercialisation. Qualifications: A PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Product Development, Food Formulation, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated expertise in food formulation, ingredient functionality, product development and/or applied food innovation. Strong aptitude for applied research, with the ability to apply new knowledge into practical solutions for real-world food industry challenges. Ability to teach, mentor, and supervise students in applied, hands-on, project-based and practice-oriented learning environments. Good understanding of the interrelationship between ingredients, processing, product quality, sensory attributes, nutrition, stability, cost and manufacturability. The following are desirable: Relevant industry experience in food product development, applications, technical service, formulation, innovation or manufacturing support. Experience in one or more of the following areas: healthier reformulation, clean-label systems, plant-based products, alternative proteins, functional foods, sustainable ingredients or food waste valorisation. Ability to integrate formulation science with food engineering, flavour chemistry, sensory science, food safety, nutrition, rheology, fermentation, protein chemistry and analytical testing. Key Competencies: Food formulation science and ingredient functionality and product design, with the ability to translate ingredient knowledge into practical formulation decisions. Product development across food categories such as beverages, bakery, confectionery, dairy, sauces, ready-to-eat foods, plant-based foods, alternative proteins, functional foods or health-oriented products. Healthier reformulation, including sugar, salt and fat reduction, clean-label formulation, functional foods, precision nutrition, sustainable ingredient use and alternative protein applications. Formulation for manufacturability, product stability, shelf-life, sensory quality, nutrition, cost and scale-up. Applied research and industry collaboration in food product innovation, product troubleshooting, ingredient application, formulation optimisation and pilot-scale product development. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. High level of digital literacy and proficiency in relevant digital tools and technologies.

Full-time, 12 months fixed-term located at the Camperdown Campus, Lecturer in Economics – join a leading economics school shaping research, teaching and policy impact at the University of Sydney Base Salary Level B $132,533 p.a. + 17% superannuation  About the opportunity  The University of Sydney’s School of Economics is internationally recognised as a leader in economics research and education across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Combining excellence in both theoretical and applied economics, the School delivers a comprehensive suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programs, and plays a key role in shaping economic thinking and policy.  We invite applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time, fixed-term Lecturer in Economics (Education Focused) position. Successful candidates are expected to allocate their contributions as follows: 70% to teaching and related activities, 20% to research, and 10% to governance, leadership, and engagement.  What you'll love about this opportunity You'll love the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives through high-quality teaching, mentoring and academic support, helping to develop the next generation of economists, policy professionals and business leaders. Working within a world-class institution, you'll engage with talented and diverse students across undergraduate and postgraduate programs while contributing to an inclusive and intellectually stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking and academic excellence. Your key responsibilities will be to:  deliver high quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in economics and related disciplines, using contemporary and evidence based teaching practices contribute to the design, development, review, and continuous improvement of economics curriculum, learning materials, and assessment activities provide academic guidance, mentoring, and pastoral support to students, fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment coordinate and manage units of study, including assessment design, moderation, marking, and feedback processes support students in developing analytical, quantitative, critical thinking, and problem solving skills relevant to economics and public policy. About you  a PhD in Economics or a closely related discipline, with expertise in areas such as applied economics, econometrics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, public economics, international economics, or related fields demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning in higher education, including experience teaching economics subjects across a range of delivery modes and student cohorts experience designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum, assessment, and innovative teaching practices that enhance student learning, engagement, and continuous improvement demonstrated ability to coordinate units of study and contribute to curriculum renewal and quality assurance initiatives a commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and student-centred learning environment that promotes academic success. At the University of Sydney, you will join a globally recognised institution committed to excellence in research, teaching and societal impact. You’ll be part of a collaborative academic community, delivering research-led teaching to a diverse student cohort while being supported to grow through mentoring, development opportunities and clear academic pathways. Learn more about a career at University of Sydney here.  Pre-employment checks and declarations  Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 that 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 In your application, please include a cover letter, CV, and additional supporting documentation (see below), and can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Supporting documentation: Applicants are encouraged to include a Job Market Paper or a key research paper showcasing research capability, originality, and methodology, teaching evaluations (evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student feedback and course performance summaries), and two academic referee names. 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 Rae Hao, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.ablc@sydney.edu.au.  © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Wednesday 22 July 2026 11:59 PM