South Mediterranean University - Mediterranean School of Business

Location Stratford Campus Salary Funding covers tuition fees (approx £5-8k per year) and a tax free living allowance for 3 years (approx £22-£24k per year if studying full time). Post Type Full Time Closing Date Tuesday 12 May 2026 Reference PHD001-26 A funded PhD position is available to work on a project exploring the impact of indoor and outdoor learning environments on children’s language and communication, and how AI can be used to analyse speech and language in this type of research. The project will build on ISEY’s previous research which found that overall noise levels in a class of 4-5 year olds were lower when matched activities were conducted outside (even on urban school grounds) compared to inside their usual classroom. The study found that the outdoor environment also supported the attention and prosocial behaviour of children who struggled indoors. This new project will use child wearables and explore how different AI tools and techniques can be combined to measure and test how indoor and outdoor environments affect the frequency, duration and complexity of children’s spontaneous speech and intra-group communication. The PhD will be based at ISEY, at the Stratford Campus of UEL. This lab is led by Sam Wass, and the PhD will be supervised by Gemma Goldenberg and Muhammad Ehatisham Ul Haq. The successful candidate would be working within a wider team of 20 researchers at ISEY, but would be the only researcher working on this specific project. This means there is some scope for the PhD candidate to contribute to shaping the project focus and design. Knowledge exchange and dissemination will be a key part of this PhD and the successful candidate will be expected to share project findings and associated research with teachers and early years practitioners, as part of the training and development services that ISEY offers. Therefore, this role is especially suitable for someone passionate about bridging the gap between research and practice and translating research for a non-scientific audience. This may involve writing articles for educator-facing publications, attending early years events and running online and face to face training, support will be given in these areas. Experience of working with children and an interest in educational practices, speech and language development, and outdoor learning is highly desirable. Familiarity with programming and data analysis tools is also preferable as the PhD will involve some advanced quantitative data analysis, although support will be given in this area. The PhD will start in September 2026. Funding covers tuition fees (approx. £5-8k per year) and a tax free living allowance for 3 years (approx £22-£24k per year if studying full time). Regrettably for financial reasons we can only support UK or naturalised EU applicants. For more information and details of how to apply, please contact Gemma Goldenberg [g.goldenberg@uel.ac.uk].

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to strengthen our research portfolio in near-surface remote sensing of sun-induced fluorescence and boreal forest physiology. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be appointed for a fixed-term of two years starting at the latest in August 2026. You will take a leading role in near-surface remote sensing activities in several large national and international research projects at the Optics of Photosynthesis Lab, including PHOCUS (JAES, 2026-2030), MONOCLE (Research Council of Finland, 2022-2027) and FLEX-N, (European Space Agency, starting 2026). The role requires a diverse skillset, key contributions include field tower and drone SIF sensing, 3D radiative transfer canopy modelling and field trips and campaigns. You will also be expected to write high impact scientific publications and contribute to the Cal/Val activities of the future ESA-FLEX mission in Northern latitudes. In return you get to develop your career at the unique OPL where we conduct curiosity driven basic research at outstanding research facilities in Finland, consistently voted as one of the best places to live and work.  Key responsibilities Coordinate the near-surface SIF and reflectance sensing operations at OPL. Develop and apply 3D canopy radiative transfer methods and their integration with photosynthesis modelling, in collaboration with National and International colleagues. Write high impact scientific publications. Contribute to project reporting activities. Contribute to student supervision and teaching (5% of time) in MSc and PhD programmes within the Department of Forest Sciences and the Institute of Atmospheric and Earth System Sciences. Required qualifications and skills PhD in near surface remote sensing or closely related field (e.g., biometereology) (The doctoral degree must be granted before the beginning of employment.) Demonstrated experience in Solar-Induced Fluorescence Familiarity with plant sciences, plant ecophysiology, ecology. Significant field work experience in challenging conditions a driving license that can be easily transferred to Finland Programming experience in at least two of Python, Julia, Matlab, R, Fortran, IDL Desirable experience or assets: Radiative transfer modeling. Knowledge of Finnish language (B1 or B2) Experience in conducting drone-based measurements Experience working at large research infrastructures. What do we offer The Optics of Photosynthesis Laboratory (OPL) is a small and highly international group composed of some 10-15 researchers (https://blogs.helsinki.fi/optics-of-photosynthesis/). Our Laboratory develops methods and theory to facilitate the interpretation of optical data acquired from leaves, plants and entire ecosystems, in terms of plant functional traits such as photosynthesis. We collaborate with a wide range of scientists and communities from molecular biologists to Earth System Scientists, from companies to artists. OPL is integrated within the multidisciplinary Department of Forest Sciences (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-agriculture-and-forestry/research/disciplines/forest-sciences), the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-agriculture-and-forestry) and the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR, https://www.helsinki.fi/en/inar). We will also support your academic career development in terms of opportunities for postgraduate supervision, own funding acquisition, teaching and career development activities. The salary of the postdoctoral researcher will be based on level 5 of the requirement level chart for teaching and research personnel at the University of Helsinki. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The starting salary is typically around 3700–4000 euros per month depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. A six-month trial period will be applied. The appointee is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The workplace of the position is at Viikki campus in Helsinki. How to apply To apply for the position please attach the following documents to your application as a single PDF file (in Finnish or English): A motivation letter (max 1 page)  A description detailing the relevant knowledge and experience that you have accumulated in relation to the position (max 1 page) A curriculum vitae (CV) and contact information for two referees (max 2 pages) Copy of degree(s) certificates. If you need help with the recruitment portal, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi and mention the title of the job in the message subject. Deadline for applications is 18.5.2026 (at 23.59 EEST) Further information For further information about the position, please contact: Jonathan M Atherton (jon.atherton@helsinki.fi) or Albert Porcar-Castell (albert.porcar@helsinki.fi) A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers

The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking a highly qualified full-time lecturer in Computer Networks and Security. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in this field or a closely related field and have a strong background in research. Relevant international experience is an advantage. The successful candidate will become part of an international network of universities and research institutes. Teaching Responsibilities In the role of a lecturer, the successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the Computer Science (MCS) program and undergraduate courses in the Computer Science (CSE) program. The expected workload for the in-class lecture conduct is 08 academic hours per week, totaling 240 academic hours per year (1 academic hour equals to 45 minutes). Teaching should reflect current research methods and results, and comprises lectures on two to four modules from the following areas: Computer Network - 1 Computer Network - 2 Realtime Systems IoT and Smart Devices IT Security Compulsory elective modules The named courses are subject to change upon realistic needs of the programs and joint agreement between the lecturer, relevant Academic Coordinators, and Dean/Vice Dean in charge of teaching. Courses may require conducting relevant laboratory activities and/or advising student projects. The holder of this job is also responsible for supervising bachelor's and master's theses and mentoring Ph.D. students. Research Responsibilities As a faculty member of a research-oriented university, the successful candidate is expected to significantly contribute to the scientific profile of VGU through innovation. This includes and is not limited to comprehensive activities in basic research as well as applied research in the fields of defensive architectures, cryptography & authentication, network resilience and emerging topics of computer networks (e.g., edge & fog computing, software-defined networking, AI-native networking). The ability to apply and generate externally funded research projects is highly desirable. Administrative responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the Computer Science Program by participating in administrative, marketing and other public activities of the program in consultation with the Academic Coordinator of the study program and the German partner university, namely Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. She or he is also expected to contribute actively to the academic self-administration of the Faculty of Engineering and university by being willing to stand for election to the Faculty Council, Academic Senate and/or other bodies. Qualification Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, preferably from a well-known international university. Those in the final stages of their doctoral studies may also be considered, provided they demonstrate exceptional promise. A current title of Professor will be a plus, as experience and understanding of the German higher education system and methodology. Other requirements include: An outstanding academic record with a focus on networked systems security, communication networks and protocols, ad-hoc networks, or other areas closely related to it Proven expertise in zero trust architecture, security protocols, defensive operations, wireless security, and network architecture Strong track record of successful research activities and publications in international and peer-reviewed journals in the related area Proven teaching experience with strong self-motivation combined with a passion for teaching and research  Experience in industry is of advantage Proven excellent English proficiency: Candidates who are from non-native English-speaking countries should include one of the following valid English proficiency certificates; IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 548(PBT), TOEFL 84 (iBT), TOEFL 212 (CBT), CEFR level B2 or Aptis level C1 at the time of application submission. Alternatively, candidates who do not hold a valid English proficiency certificate at the submission time need to be internally assessed at VGU to meet the criterion stated above. Employment benefits The successful candidate will integrate himself/herself into an initiative on AI research and several interdisciplinary research groups at VGU. He/she enjoys access to state-of-the-art laboratories. VGU is currently acquiring powerful AI servers, workstations and data storage to enable long-term research. VGU provides institutional research grants of up to 350 million VND per project and offers financial support for faculty to attend national and international conferences and publish their research. VGU's partnerships with German universities provide lecturers with funding opportunities for research and academic exchange. VGU lecturers enjoy a rich cultural experience and a dynamic teaching environment through interactions with inquisitive and quality students. Further information, e.g. regarding the appointment procedure, the competitive salary and research activities can be downloaded here. Application To apply please send your application (with the following documents in one PDF max. size: 5 MB) to academicpositions@vgu.edu.vn with subject line "Computer Networks and Security_[Your Name]" Your application should include: Form for basic information (Please download here, complete this form electronically and submit it together with your application) A cover letter stating your interest in joining VGU Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications) Scans of university degrees, university transcripts and other relevant certificates Scans of language certificates (if available, highly appreciated) References illustrating your professional and academic career, including contact details of references (if available, highly appreciated) Evaluation results for teaching (if available) All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by VGU's international Application Review Team. For further information, please contact: Program Academic Director at rschorr@fb2.fra-uas.de and/or Program Academic Coordinator at son.ll@vgu.edu.vn About us The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is a Vietnamese state university. Founded in 2008, VGU is a joint venture based on a close cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with the goal of becoming the leading research university in Vietnam and the region. VGU´s strategy is to customize excellent German study programs in the fields of engineering, informatics and economics to meet the needs of Vietnamese higher education. Being a joint effort of Vietnamese and German institutions, VGU follows the successful German model and standards concerning the academic and administrative structures. As part of VGU's ongoing commitment to gender equity, the university is actively seeking to enhance the representation of women in research and teaching roles. VGU therefore strongly encourages applications from qualified female lecturers who wish to contribute to the academic community.