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Ref.: 534816 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Research Assistant Professor (to be seconded to GBAICTI as its Data Scientist (Artificial Intelligence)) (Ref.: 534816) The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute (GBAICTI) is a wholly-owned entity of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, serving as a centralized clinical research facilitation platform with the mission of creating and sustaining a thriving clinical research ecosystem and driving development in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area (GBA). In November 2024, the University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) was appointed as the operator of GBAICTI. In December 2025, the Real-World Study and Application Centre (RWSAC) was established under GBAICTI to open up local health and medical databases and promote collaboration between Hong Kong and other GBA cities. We are now seeking a high-calibre professional to join the RWSAC (located at Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone) as Data Scientist (Artificial Intelligence). We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Develop and apply advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning models to real-world data (RWD). Create innovative tools and solutions to extract deeper insights from RWD and enhance the centre’s analytical capabilities. Develop, validate, and deploy AI/ML models to support RWE generation. Leverage the RWSAC's AI facility to conduct large-scale analyses and build innovative tools derived from RWD to improve clinical practice and research. Stay abreast of the latest developments in AI/ML for healthcare and ensure methodologies are cutting-edge and scientifically sound. Ensure all AI models are developed with considerations for fairness, ethics, and transparency. Requirements PhD degree or above preferably in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data engineering, data ops, or AI/ML data management, preferably in the medical and/or research sectors. Hands-on experience of building and maintaining production-grade datasets for AI/ML models. Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and/or an interview. What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-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 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 from April 15, 2026 and continue until May 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598- $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2032. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD_PEWER_Academic Level B Lecturer.pdf Anticipated Commencement date: January 2027 Collaborate in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with international impact. Enjoy opportunities for a healthy work-life balance within the University's flexible and supportive academic environment. Join a globally respected university, renowned for excellence in Politics and International Relations. Position Overview This Lecturer position involves research, teaching and service within the Department of International Relations. The successful candidate will publish high-quality, impactful research in peer-reviewed journals, academic presses, and policy fora, and pursuing grant-funding opportunities within a world-class Department known for the support and mentorship that it provides to its early career researchers. The role has been established to support the Department’s contribution to the Bachelor of Asia Pacific Affairs (BAPA), a dual‑degree program delivered with Ritsumeikan University (RU) in Japan. While based at the University campus in Canberra, the Lecturer will teach at RU’s Osaka Ibaraki Campus approximately every second year, with travel and accommodation provided. In non‑travel years, they will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the University and may supervise honours and graduate research students. Academic staff typically teach one course per semester, with a reduced teaching load in the year of RU teaching. The position also involves service contributions to the School and College, including administrative and planning work that supports research and education activities, as well as serving on School and College committees. The Person Our ideal candidate will be an early-career scholar with a strong record of teaching and research in IR. They will have expertise that complements the Department’s strengths in the International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations Theory, Security Studies, and Diplomacy Studies. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic about engaging diverse undergraduate and graduate student cohorts, able to work collaboratively, and committed to contributing to the BAPA programme and the Department’s wider teaching, research, and service activities. They will have a demonstrated ability to develop a research agenda that advances the study of global politics. A demonstrated ability to supervise research students is desirable. The College The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) is a distinctive community of multi-disciplinary and area specialists dedicated to research, education and engagement in the world’s most dynamic region. CAP is the global centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, uncovering our past, informing our present, and reshaping our future to address the region’s challenges.​ The School Located within CAP, the Coral Bell School of Asia-Pacific Affairs (Bell School) is a world-leading centre for research, education, and policy analysis on international and Asia-Pacific politics, security, diplomacy, and strategic affairs. The School comprises a number of vibrant, multi-disciplinary, intellectual communities: the Department of International Relations (IR), the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, the Department of Political and Social Change, and the Department of Pacific Affairs. The Department The Department of IR is one of the world’s leading centres for the study of global politics. Known for its commitment to work that links theory and practice with historical and contemporary analysis, the Department provides a dynamic and collaborative environment for research and teaching in global politics, with expertise in a wide range of areas, including the International Relations of the Asia Pacific, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations Theory, Security Studies, and Diplomacy Studies. Established in 1949, the Department is currently home to 17 permanent faculty, who work on diverse issue areas, including atrocity prevention, gender, war and revolution, AI, race, migration, political economy, global governance, and changing patterns of world order. The Department is also home to a thriving community of more than 30 PhD students and 100 Master's students. For more information about the position please contact, please contact the Head of Department, Professor Cian O’Driscoll at: cian.odriscoll@anu.edu.au Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Increasing the representation of women, First Nations peoples, and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps, or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion. Application information To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.  Closing Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)

The University of Zurich invites applications for a Professorship in Education in the Migration Society (Open Rank) starting on 1 February 2028. Depending on the qualifications of the appointee, the professorship will take the form of a chair or a tenure-track assistant professorship. The professorship is based at the Institute of Education at the University of Zurich. Apart from conducting research in the field and contributing to the academic self-governance of the university, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and coordinating modules in the educational sciences programs. Applicants are expected to have an outstanding academic track record in teaching and research in the field of educational sciences. A research focus on non-formal education is an integral part of the position, with an emphasis on a social-pedagogical perspective. The appointee will be responsible for teaching and supervision at the BA, MA, and PhD levels within the educational sciences study programs, with a primary focus on the specialization «Social Pedagogy and Socialization». In addition, the appointee is expected to represent the field of educational sciences in its full breadth. We are looking for a scholar who brings outstanding and original research contributions to the field and who values collaboration in both research and teaching. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues within the Institute of Education, across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and actively engage in national and international academic networks. Candidates must hold a PhD degree at the time of application in educational sciences and have an excellent record of academic achievements in the relevant field. For appointment at the level of associate or full professor, candidates must hold a habilitation in educational sciences or demonstrate equivalent academic achievements. The University of Zurich’s administrative and teaching language is German. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a professional knowledge of German within the first three years of their appointment. The Institute of Education, the University of Zurich, and the academic environment in Zurich offer a stimulating research and teaching environment with opportunities for professional exchange and cooperation. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity in research and teaching. Therefore, applications from candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged. The closing date for applications is 3 May 2026. For further details regarding the application process (and application), please visit: www.phil.uzh.ch/jobs.html. For additional information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Catrin Heite (c.heite@ife.uzh.ch).