Teesside University

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 3,000 are responsible for a variety of administrative tasks and thus support excellent research and teaching. Are you looking for a meaningful professional position and work that positively impacts society, too? Do you like to organize and coordinate things? We are looking for a Project Administrator (Maternity Cover) 50 Faculty of Life Sciences Startdate: 13.05.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. IIIb Limited until: 02.09.2026 Reference no.: 5478 If you love to work with an active team of researchers, support and assist them in their daily operations then welcome to the team! Our teams consist of personalities who want to make a change. Our work is based on respectful communication, professionalism and high aspirations of having a positive impact on society. Your personal sphere of influence: As project administrator (maternity cover) you will join a new research cluster at the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology and will be part of a leading international team of researchers in the fields of Human Evolution, Ancient DNA and Archaeological Science (Lab heads: Professors T. Higham, R. Pinhasi, K. Douka). You will also liaise with the team members and with researchers from across the globe, and handle running operations, including of several research projects. Your future tasks: The focus of the activity lies in the autonomous coordination, cooperation and independent implementation of tasks in the area of administration, communication, strategic planning, and budgetary management, event-management of the scientific research activities hosted by the researchers described above. This is a maternity cover position limited to initially 4 months, which will prospectively be extended to 16 months (or for as long as a staff member is on maternity leave). We expect you to have a meticulous and detail-oriented approach, specifically for: Personnel management (preparation and documentation of recruitment processes, setting up new contracts, handling the advertisement for new posts) Project management (ERC, FWF, other third-party and university-funded projects) Communication and interaction with project partners Updating of webpages Help with ordering new equipment, overseeing deliveries, handling invoices Travel planning and help with filing reimbursement of travel and other expenses Supporting the scientific staff in all administrative matters This is part of your personality: Matura or equivalent qualification Several years of office/administrative/organisational work with some independence and a level of responsibility (professional experience absolutely necessary), management of projects Excellent IT user knowledge (MS Office, text formatting and layout skills in MS Word and the ability to use spreadsheets in MS Excel) Initiative, willingness and ability to take responsibility for the handling of tasks Willingness to obtain training Excellent written and verbal skills in English and German are essential Understanding and / or experience in the academic field and university administration processes, structures and guidelines Communication and team skills, commitment, service orientation, independent work style; high level of organization, care and accuracy; flexibility and resilience Your special working style: You like to work independently and in a structured manner, you are service-oriented and you like to find solutions. You are a team player and have high social and communicative skills. What we offer: Home office: In accordance with your team, you can work up to 50% remote. Good connections with public transport: Your new workplace in the University of Vienna Biology Building can easily be reached by using public transport. Trust and responsibility: We rely on a working environment that is based on trust and personal responsibility. You have the opportunity and freedom to contribute your ideas and work independently on projects. Salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,131.30 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can take professional experience into account. Inspiring working atmosphere and appreciation: You are part of a committed, multifaceted team with flat hierarchies that treat each other appreciatively and recognize each other's performance. It’s that easy to apply: With your CV and letter of motivation Via our job portal / Apply now-button If you have any content questions, please contact: Thomas Higham thomas.higham@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 04/05/2026 Administration & Organization

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Associate Professor / Assistant Professor Department of Finance (Post Ref.: 25/238) In line with the University’s strategy, the Department of Finance is committed to producing undergraduates with a broad-based liberal arts education to cope with the challenge of the Finance profession. The department has a record of high quality teaching. All appointees are expected to contribute to teaching excellence. General Requirements Candidates should have a relevant PhD degree in Finance and relevant discipline, with outstanding research and teaching potentials. Lingnan University has a strong commitment to teaching and research excellence. The appointee is expected to contribute to the Department, the Faculty of Business, and the University by securing external competitive research grants, publishing papers in top academic journals, teaching relevant courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and engaging in some service activities. In addition, excellent communication and presentation skills are highly desirable. A candidate holds distinct advantages if he or she has an impressive publication record, professional qualifications (e.g., CFA), administrative and teaching experiences, and/or close relationships with financial institutions in Hong Kong and with the major professional bodies. The appointees are expected to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Job Purpose We are a multi-disciplinary design team that uncovers opportunities and challenges others overlook, solving them with bold, unconventional solutions powered by deep technology. Through compelling storytelling and stunning product visuals, we bring complex technologies to life, making them accessible, desirable, and easy to adopt. We don't just showcase technology, we champion it. Acting as the bridge between cutting-edge innovation and real-world customers, we translate technical complexity into clear, human-centred narratives that spark curiosity, accelerate understanding, and inspire action. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end design processes, from user research and ideation to wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design Conduct user research, usability testing, and interviews to uncover insights that inform design decisions Produce high quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. Support the design and development of physical products from early concept through to final production Present designs to customers, develop and iterate designs through sketches, prototypes, renderings and communicate with stakeholders. Work on projects that spread across product development, print, packaging, video storytelling, brand identity, and interactive projects for screens, devices, and space. Build physical and digital models and prototypes to explore and validate design directions. Align with proposed design direction and bring in the voice and emotion to the project through thoughtful features and initiatives. Bring both a strategic eye and a depth of craft in brand and communications design to the project teams. Provide advice and guidance on the implementation of UI/UX research methodologies and instil inspiration into the organization and our partners. Assist in creating prototypes of different levels of fidelity to help enhance the design direction for a project. Applied Research and Innovation Job Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience in Industrial design or UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Interactive Design or related field. Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design fundamentals A collaborative mindset with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback Experience working within agile or iterative product development environments is a plus Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, or Fusion 360 Familiarity with rendering tools such as KeyShot, Blender, or similarAbility to spark ideas and generate fresh concepts and inspire peers. High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other Adobe Suite Tools. Excellent drawing skills with a creative mind to bring new perspectives to the design.