Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences

Description The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit a post-doctoral associate, starting Fall 2026 to work under the supervision of Prof. Pierre Youssef on subjects including (in no particular order): Random Matrix Theory Free Probability Functional and concentration inequalities Mixing times of Markov chains While excellent candidates with other research interest may be considered, a priority will be given to those able to relate to one or several of the above topics. For more information on the research directions, applicants are encouraged to check Prof.Pierre Youssef’s research profile. The probability group at New York University Abu Dhabi is rapidly growing with a weekly seminar in place. The research interests of the other faculty as well as the organized activities can be found on the Abu Dhabi Stochastics Group page. The Post-doctoral fellow will be appointed for a duration of two years. Applications are open immediately and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. A starting date earlier than fall 2026 is also possible. Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Mathematics, statistics or theoretical computer science. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a maximum three pages summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. Further questions may be directed to Professor Pierre Youssef at yp27@nyu.edu. About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Join the project shaping the future of inclusive technology At the University of Southampton, our research addresses some of the most pressing challenges of today’s world. Now, funded by EPSRC, we are looking for a talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the RADAR-SIGN-BRIDGE project – an exciting initiative to develop privacy-preserving radar technology for British Sign Language (BSL) recognition and translation. You will be based in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS), working alongside an interdisciplinary team led by Dr. Shelly Vishwakarma (s.vishwakarma@soton.ac.uk), in collaboration with partners at the University of Edinburgh (Centre for Speech Technology Research, CSTR) and University College London (Deafness Cognition and Language Research Centre, DCAL). About the role You will lead the natural language processing and language modelling aspects of the project, focusing on how sensor-derived motion data (from radar) can be transformed into linguistically meaningful BSL representations and translated into written language. Your work will sit at the interface between sensor data, sign language structure, and NLP, enabling end-to-end sign language translation that goes beyond simple gesture recognition. As part of the team, you will: Develop NLP models that map sensor-level representations to BSL-aware language units. Work with radar and annotated sign language datasets. Explore modern sequence modelling approaches (e.g. transformers). Collaborate with linguists and Deaf researchers to ensure linguistic validity. Write academic papers, contribute to open-source dataset releases, and present your work at international conferences About you A PhD* or equivalent qualification/experience in Computer Science, NLP, AI, or a related field. Strong experience in natural language processing or machine learning. Excellent programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks A collaborative mindset and interest in socially impactful research. Experience with sign language data, multimodal learning, or radar sensing is advantageous but not essential. Any prior knowledge of radar or sensing technologies will be considered a bonus. What we can offer you? The University of Southampton is a top university (1% globally), and ECS is one of the top-ranked schools for Electronic Engineering and Computer Science in the UK. You'll also benefit from ECS’s links to the ARM-ECS Research Centre, the MINDS CDT, and the Future Worlds startup accelerator.  As a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN charter, and holder of a silver award, we’re committed to improving equality. We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days, we will help you find a good work-life balance with flexible working hours. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)*, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. Learn more about ECS at: https://talentedu.com/ecs/ We strongly encourage interested candidates to contact Dr. Shelly Vishwakarma (s.vishwakarma@soton.ac.uk) to discuss this role further.

Position Details Full-Time | Fixed Term (18 December 2026) HEO5 | $82,657 - $91,222 Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role As a Graduate Project Officer, you will provide administrative and project support for student, quality enhancement, education, and compliance initiatives. This entry-level role offers exposure to project management and the opportunity to develop professional skills in a supportive environment. You will assist with scheduling, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication, contributing to projects that make a real impact on student outcomes. About You You are a recent graduate with strong organizational and communication skills. You are eager to learn and can manage tasks effectively in a dynamic environment. Your ability to work collaboratively and maintain attention to detail will help you succeed. A commitment to professional development and university values is essential. To learn more about the role and responsibilities, please view the Position Description About the Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) Portfolio The Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement, led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Quality and Enhancement), is responsible for key functions that support the University’s academic standards and student experience. These include Curriculum Services, Student Policy and Integrity Services, Academic Quality, Compliance and Risk and Strategic Projects. Within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) Portfolio, the Strategic Projects team plays a vital role in supporting strategic and operational priorities across student-related and academic services. This work underpins the University’s values and ethos, strengthens our impact and engagement, and supports our vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the home of Australia’s most enterprising graduates. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the below Key Position Capabilities of the position description Effective to well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarise information clearly. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and take direction from senior staff. Familiarity with and/ or a willingness to learn and develop new skills in project support and administration. Demonstrated commitment to professional behaviour and continuous improvement. For more information regarding this position, please contact Michelle Berrigan Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 17 Feb 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.