St Mary's College of Maryland

The Role and the Department Senior Project Manager (Research Professional Futures) The Senior Project Manager (Research Professional Futures) will lead and coordinate the delivery of the Research Professional Futures (RPF) project, funded by the Research England Development Fund (£4.5m). The postholder will manage all aspects of the project from inception to completion, ensuring delivery of strategic objectives. This includes oversight of resources, budget, people, and partnerships. Responsibilities will include; Lead the operational delivery of the RPF project, including development and implementation of the project initiation document and delivery plan, ensuring alignment with the project outcomes, delivery of milestones, risks and mitigations and funder expectations. Manage project governance, including coordination of the Commission, governance bodies, and reporting structures. Manage delivery of work packages including research, pilot interventions, competency framework development, and digital platform implementation. Provide robust financial management, procuring services and goods in line with financial regulations, liaising with post award finance to manage any budget variance and reporting to the project board and funding body. Monitor project progress against KPIs and milestones, prepare reports for funders and senior stakeholders, and manage risk and compliance. Coordinate the onboarding of project staff and contributors. Lead management of the commissioning of pilot projects, including application processes, evaluation, and reporting. Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies, working closely with the Community Engagement Manager and Commission members to ensure inclusive participation across RP and academic communities. Support the integration of AI tools and approaches across project activities, liaising with consultants and technical partners to ensure ethical and effective use. Provide day to day line management for the assistant administrator, setting clear objectives and reviewing performance, supporting development through the Personal Development and Performance Review (PDPR) process. Represent the project internally and externally, acting as a key point of contact for partners, funders, and sector bodies. Manage internal and external communications, working closely with the collective leadership team, Commission membership, and external communications and marketing agencies Support event logistics and delivery, with content led by the Community Engagement Manager. Represent the project at sector events and conferences and participate in relevant external professional networks and sector bodies The post will support the wider RPF team, across different institutions, and will be based in Research and Innovation Services at Durham University. Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. There will be requirements at times to travel within the UK to attend meetings with the project leadership and delivery teams, and for wider sessions such National Commission meetings. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

Ref.: 534897 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Psychology (30200) Categories: Executive / Technical / Support, Teaching Staff Demonstrator/Teaching Assistant (several posts) in the Department of Psychology (Ref.:534897) (to commence on August 15, 2026 or as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary basis or two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or above in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Statistics or a related discipline. Preference will be given to those with experience in teaching statistics and research methodology, cognitive science, neuroscience, biological psychology and perception. The appointee will assist in delivering courses at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level(s), supervising students’ research projects and providing general administrative support to the Department. He/she may need to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends. Those with more experience in teaching, and student consultations/supervision may be considered for the post of Demonstrator. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. For a two-year fixed-term basis, the appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, a covering letter and copies of academic transcripts. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 15, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is the earlier.

Ref.: 536560 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering (14500) Categories: Professoriate Staff, Research Staff Postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering (Ref: 536560) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Driving research activities towards defined goals in specified timeline Processing in experimental data analysis and management Drafting proposals, reports and presentations relevant to the projects Liaising with project collaborators and partners Performing various laboratory administrative duties Supporting various teaching & mentoring activities Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor Requirements A PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related disciplines Preferably with research experience in liquid manipulation, smart materials, microfluidics With strong passion in conducting fundamental and applied research toward impactful applications Fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications for research and teaching; clear and concise writing skills Good time management with a strong sense of responsibility and research ethics Mature, self-motivated, confident and able to work under pressure What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 3-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until Aug 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.