Tokai University

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an University Assistant Predoctoral 52 Faculty of Chemistry Startdate: 07.01.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: permanent Reference no.: 4926 Among the many reasons to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for continuous striving afor top international research and scientific excellence. Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your personal sphere of influence: As a university assistant Prae Doc, you will complete the research team around Prof. Annette Rompel, at the Department of Biophysical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry. The focus of our research is purification,expession and characterisation of a metalloprotein. The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension up to a total of 4 years is possible. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of biophysical chemistry. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. You work on your dissertation and its completion. You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You take on administrative tasks in research and teaching. This is part of your personality: Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of chemistry Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods Didactic competences / experience with e-learning Excellent command of written and spoken English and German(B2 Level) IT user skills: MS Office You should be a team player with high social skills What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible and family-friendly working hours and can partially work remotely. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Contract: The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension up to a total of 4 years is possible.  Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!  It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent With your summary of research interests for a prospective doctoral project proposal Master Degree / Diploma Via our job portal/ Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Annette Rompel annette.rompel@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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: 01/08/2026  Prae Doc

About Us The CRADLE SMART (Community empoweRment Approaches to Develop Local, Early Sustainable MAteRnity care with co-developed Technology) care bundle aims to empower women and health workers by co-developing and evaluating innovative, low-cost, accessible, high-quality point-of-care (POC) diagnostic technologies, AI-enhanced ultrasound tools, and mobile technology applications. The Consortium brings together industry partners with world-leading research groups with extensive experience working in Sierra Leone, Zambia, and other L/MIC. By prioritizing locally driven, evidence-based solutions, CRADLE SMART will significantly improve maternal and neonatal outcomes in L/MICs. Through co-development with partners and communities, we will ensure sustainability, scalability, and maximum impact in reducing preventable maternal and perinatal deaths.  About The Role Reporting to the CRADLE SMART Co-Chief Investigators, the Head of Programmes CRADLE SMART is responsible for the management, delivery and reporting on the FCDO funded CRADLE SMART programmes of research including: ensuring the high-quality delivery of research, donor reporting, contract compliance, monitoring, learning and evaluation, overseeing budget spend, managing relationships with co-applicants and downstream partners, and ensuring coordination with parallel programmes in Sierra Leone and Zambia. The Head of Programmes will lead the programmes implementation, and downstream partners’ finance, and operations teams to ensure careful adherence to collaboration agreements as well as donor/grants contracts compliance. They will coordinate the programme implementation teams to meet donor standards and requirements for key submissions. The Head of Programmes will develop strategies and donor compatible internal systems to sustain high compliance performance across CRADLE SMART programmes and in collaboration with implementation teams, carry out high quality reporting. They will coordinate key programme oversight meetings, including Study Steering Committee, Technical Working Group and Co-applicant meetings in accordance with research best practice and donor requirements. As part of their role, the successful candidate will ensure regular review and updates to the CRADLE SMART programme risk register and mitigate programme delivery risks, liaising with donors early to ensure agile programming in the face of obstacles. This is a part time post (21 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31 March 2028. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria A postgraduate degree in public health, global health or a related field, or the extensive relevant experience in these fields. Extensive experience of the programmatic and operational management of research programmes in a development setting, including managing teams, programme delivery, recruitment, monitoring, evaluation and learning, financial management, grant compliance and risk management. Experience of managing large research grants in multi-partner consortia, ideally with FCDO grant management experience. Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, actively addressing areas of potential bias. Being self-motivated and willing to work independently, as well as part of a larger interdisciplinary team. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise different task demands. Understanding of data confidentiality, research integrity and knowledge of research design. Desirable criteria The proven ability to lead, motivate and manage a diverse team of professionals. Experience of working in health in a complex development setting, ideally Sierra Leone / Zambia. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our  pages. Interviews are due to be held on 19th December. Grade and Salary: £53,947 - £63,350 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133706 Close Date: 21-Dec-2025 Contact Person: Dr Kate Bramham Contact Details: kate.bramham@kcl.ac.uk

Description The Robot Learning & Control Lab (REAL Lab) at NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking an outstanding Post-Doctoral Associate to contribute to cutting-edge research in robot intelligence, machine learning, and AI-driven manipulation. This position offers the opportunity to work on real-world robotic systems and develop novel algorithms at the intersection of robot learning, control, and AI for physical systems. The postdoc will work on projects focusing on one or more of the following: Robot Learning & Autonomy – Developing algorithms that allow robots to learn (via exploration or imitation) from interaction, adapt to new tasks, and generalize across environments. Dexterous Manipulation – Advancing robotic grasping, in-hand manipulation, and adaptable object handling in complex real-world scenarios, including those involving deformable objects and uncertain conditions.. Semantic Navigation & Mapping – Designing solutions for robot navigation, for Mobile Manipulators, that integrate environmental semantics and spatial reasoning. AI for Physical Systems – Leveraging machine learning and AI to improve performance, safety, and adaptability of robots, autonomous vehicles, and other intelligent machines. Safe and Certified Control for manipulation: Designing control algorithms that ensure passivity, Lyapunov stability, and safety for human-robot collaboration. Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in Robotics, Control Engineering, Machine Learning, AI, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. Strong focus on robot manipulation learning & control, and differential geometry is a plus. Knowledge of safe control methods including Lyapunov stability, barrier functions, and certified learning frameworks. Hands-on experience with robotic manipulators (preferebly Franka Emika R3 robots) and real-world experimentation. Demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, research-oriented thinking, and a drive to operationalize robotic systems for real-world tasks. Strong publication record in top-tier venues: ICRA, IROS, RA-L, T-RO, IJRR, CoRL, NeurIPS, RSS, CDC, TAC. Proficiency in Python, C++, ROS, and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, a transcript and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Fares Abu-Dakka at fa2656@nyu.edu. 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. Position Details Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and project needs. Location: NYU Abu Dhabi, a world-class research institution offering a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment. 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. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply