St Thomas Aquinas College

Full - time, fixed term opportunity for three years Exciting opportunity to be a Senior Research Fellow with the University of Sydney Base Salary starting at $156,103 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity We are seeking a Senior Research Fellow - Neuroscience Future Leader to establish and grow an independent research profile while contributing to high-impact research within the discipline. The role involves leading innovative research programs, securing competitive funding, and providing leadership that strengthens the university's reputation as a national leader in neuroscience research. Your key responsibilities will be to: build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research, expanding knowledge and practice in the discipline disseminate research knowledge and facilitate knowledge transfer to drive impact maintain a strong research profile, including publication in academic or professional journals and delivering keynote presentations lead successful competitive research grants and generate research income through diverse funding opportunities maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and outputs provide mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics make a significant contribution to research, administrative and governance activities, including participation in committees and academic boards contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty or school strategic agenda undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. capacity to work effectively with the Neurology Department at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, contributing specialist skills in neurology focused research areas such as neurogenomics, neuroimmunology and precision neuroscience. About you PhD and academic qualifications in a relevant field significant experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity significant experience supervising and mentoring others, including supervision of PhD students to completion. an established network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders a national reputation as influential in expanding knowledge within the discipline strong understanding of strategic issues in the higher education sector ability to build and leverage partnerships to enhance the standing of the faculty and university. demonstrated laboratory expertise supporting high quality research, diagnostic investigation and mechanistic discovery. extensive experience working in close collaboration with neurologists and multidisciplinary clinical teams. strong engagement in translational research that bridges laboratory findings with clinical application and patient impact. proven record of securing competitive research funding and providing effective curation and stewardship of grant supported programs. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 which 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 Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 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 Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 14 April 2026 11:59 PM

Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CDUTCM)-Keele Joint Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, founded in 2023, is a collaboration between Keele University - renowned for its top-ranked medical programmes in England and CDUTCM - a leading “Double First-Class” institution in China. We invite passionate educators to join our BSc (Hons) Public Health Management programme. The degree equips students with transferable skills that go beyond public health practice, covering Health Enterprise Management, Epidemiology and its application to Improving Public Health, the Biological and Environmental Determinants of Public Health and Health Protection among others. Our students gain expertise to tackle modern health challenges. Keele’s academic leadership ensures rigorous standards and exceptional teaching quality; faculty are expected to uphold excellence in pedagogy, student engagement and research. We have multiple positions at various seniority levels for passionate academics to join our BSc (Hons) Public Health Management programme. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality, innovative teaching (up to 20 class periods weekly) and provide at least 6 class periods weekly as office hours that inspires and engages students, using diverse methods and technologies aligned with Keele's and CDUTCM academic standards. Provide comprehensive academic support and mentorship, fostering student success and personal development throughout their learning and research journey. Undertake core academic duties and build research profile. Supervise undergraduate research projects and guide students in developing critical thinking and research skills. Contribute actively to professional development, performance reviews, and collaborative initiatives that enhance the institute’s academic environment. Uphold excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly engagement to maintain the highest standards of education and research. Selection Criteria PhD in Public Health Management, Epidemiology or closely related field (substantial professional experience considered as an alternative). Ideally minimum 2 years’ higher education teaching experience; teaching certification or relevant professional credentials is essential. Emerging or established research profile (publications, attracting external research funding, supervision of undergraduate or master students). Strong communication skills and established/emerging leadership experience. Cultural adaptability and experience developing curricula for varied educational contexts. Commitment to student success, building research profile and leadership. Salary & Benefits Competitive Package: Attractive salary aligned with experience and qualifications. Global Relocation Support: Annual flight allowance, housing allowance for international staff, and full visa/residence assistance. Career Growth: Personalized development opportunities based on your career stage. Research Opportunities: Available based on alignment with CDUTCM-Keele University Joint Institute. Lifestyle Assistance: Expert support team for all aspects of living and settling in China. Life in Chengdu Chengdu ranks among China’s most liveable cities, celebrated for its world-famous cuisine, vibrant nightlife, rich cultural heritage, and efficient metro system. Our campus, located in Wenjiang University Town (Chengdu Medical City), offers excellent transport links and modern amenities for a comfortable lifestyle. How to Apply Send your application to careers-the@zycdutcm.net, including: Academic CV Cover letter, addressing your motivation to apply (1-page max) Response to Selection Criteria (2-page max) Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis-apply early for priority consideration.

Job Title: CESFRA - Postdoctoral Position in Agronomy and Soils Sciences (Dynamic of organic matter (SOM) in soils and how to improve it contains, particularly, on its stable form and establish the relationships between SOM and biological indicators for soil health under different land uses). Area of specialization: Degraded soils, Organic matter, organo-mineral amendment, microbial inoculation, plant covert, soil health and quality, soil health indictors, sustainable agriculture, field experiments monitoring. About UM6P: At the heart of the future Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with an international standard, is established to serve Morocco and the African continent. Its vision is honed around research and innovation at the service of education and development. This unique nascent university, with its state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, has woven a sound academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking high-quality academics and professionals to boost its quality-oriented research environment in the metropolitan area of Marrakech. About Center of Excellence for Soil and Fertilizer Research in Africa, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences: Center of Excellence of Soil and Fertilizer Research in Africa at the Mohamed VI Polytechnic University (CESFRA) aims to evolve a continental hub of knowledge, skills, technology and information on soil suitability, land use and fertilizer development, which can be accessible to the various African stakeholders viz., farmers, universities, research institutions, policy makers, public and private sectors with the purpose of unveiling the huge potential of the Africa’s agriculture. Certainly, the knowledge generation and accessibility tasks do take place through partnership, networking, faculty and students exchange between CESFRA of UM6P and the various academic, research and other related organizations operating in Africa.  The key thematic research and development areas that can help in transforming the Africa’s food production systems is listed below: Pedology and land use Soil fertility and fertilizer Soil Health Job/Project description: The Center for Sustainable Soil Sciences (CAES) at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our academic institution as a postdoctoral research staff in Agronomy (Dynamic of organic matter in soils and how to improve it contains, particularly, on its stable form and establish the relationships with biological indicators for soil health under different land uses). The successful candidate will contribute to our institution's commitment to excellence in research and innovation in agronomy and soils sciences, mainly by conducting innovate research which allow us: (i) to evaluate the effect of land uses and agricultural practices on the capacity of soils to store carbon and (ii) to develop strategies (organo-mineral amendment, installation of a plant cover, inoculation by microorganisms of agronomic interest) and propose recommendations (iii) to increase the sequestration of organic matter on its stable form in the soils and (iv) to use practical biological soil health indicators, such as soil fauna, to promote sustainable use of agricultural soils in Africa. Main responsibilities: The selected candidate will be expected to: Conduct a survey with farmers to obtain a general view of real agricultural practices used in the selected Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan African countries where SOC is very low;  Propose characterisation of the soil properties collected from different studied farms;  Test how to Improve soil organic carbon content using organo-mineral resources under controlled condition; Assess the effect of using organo-mineral resources on soil carbon stock in the field; Implement agronomic assay to evaluate the stability of clay-humic complexes under culture conditions and how an intense of microbial activity contributes into the process of stabilization of organic matter; Assess the effects of organo-mineral management on soil biological parameters, including soil fauna; Predict the dynamic of OM in the future global climate change by using Soil Organic Models. Mentor master students and PhDs Education, qualifications, and experience Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Agronomy, Soils Sciences with hands-on the dynamic of Organic Matter in the soils, or Soil Ecology.  Strong knowledge of soil science, soil fertility, and crop production systems in Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan African countries; Capabilities to set up field experiments and interpret measured data, including statistical medthods, and translate it high quality into manuscripts to be submitted;  Demonstrated experience of multidisciplinary research in the above research area. High-quality publications in relevant scientific journals demonstrate a strong record of research accomplishments. Experience in supervising undergraduate/graduate students. Strong communication skills in English and French, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and the broader scientific community. Applications and selection procedure: The application folder must contain: Cover letter indicating the position applied for and the main research interests. Detailed CV. Statement of research and teaching interests describing the candidates’ experience with the position field. 3 references letters