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Description The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering (Civil & Urban Engineering) seeks to recruit a Post-doctoral Associate to work on a broader field of geotechnical engineering.  Required Qualifications: A successful applicant must have a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on one or more of the following: Centrifuge experimental testing (design, execution, and data interpretation) Numerical modeling and simulation to complement physical experiments Preferred) Proficiency in CAD and modeling tools such as SolidWorks for experimental design and apparatus development Additional background in areas such as artificial intelligence applications in geotechnics, geoenvironmental engineering, geohazards risk assessment, or energy geotechnics will be considered an asset.  Research Project: The successful candidate will lead a research project focused on advancing the design, testing, and analysis of resilient and sustainable geotechnical systems using centrifuge modeling. The work will bridge advanced experimental testing with complementary numerical simulation to generate insights for infrastructure and energy applications. The Post-doctoral Associate will be expected to: Design, implement, and analyze centrifuge experiments. Integrate findings with numerical models for validation and deeper interpretation. Develop innovative experimental apparatus (SolidWorks proficiency is a plus). Disseminate results through high-quality publications in reputable journals. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of faculty, postdocs, and students Post-Doctoral Associate Employment at NYUAD: The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children as well as other benefits. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, transcript, at least two recommendation letters and contact information for at least two references, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Tarek Abdoun at tarek.abdoun@nyu.edu About NYU Abu Dhabi https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.  NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Department: National Clinical Trial Unit – Faculty of Medicine Deadline: 29 Apr 2026 Start date: As soon as possible, or by agreement Job type: full-time Job field: Administration | Pharmacy | Science and research The Bursar of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University appoints a selection procedure for the position Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for Centre of Excellence CREATIC (working hours 40 per week) Masaryk University with its ten faculties is the largest university in Moravia and the third largest employer in the South Moravian Region. Within MU, the Faculty of Medicine is a prestigious educational and research institution that cooperates with important external partners not only in the area of research in Brno. The CREATIC Centre of Excellence of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University in Brno was established on 1 January 2024 and focuses on research and development of cell and gene therapy for selected rare diseases. The CZECRIN Large Research Infrastructure (LRI) is a Czech national infrastructure supporting the clinical research and a Czech national node of the European Network of Clinical Research Infrastructures ECRIN-ERIC. Within CZECRIN, we are involved in the development of innovative new products in a number of areas, conduct national and international clinical research projects and work closely with clinical sites in our country and across the EU. We are currently looking for a new member to join our CZECRIN Clinical Trial Monitors team, whose task is to ensure the smooth running of clinical trials and to ensure that the trials run exactly as planned and in accordance with the applicable regulations. You can find out more about us on our websites https://creatic.muni.cz/ and https://czecrin.cz/. The scope of your work will be:  Supporting the project manager in planning, organising and conducting clinical trials. Supporting and working closely with the centres and the sponsor of the clinical trial. Preparation and processing of relevant documents with full responsibility for the assigned projects. Regular monitoring within the Czech Republic and supervision of the clinical centres, preparation and execution of the initiation visit and the closure visit. Control and compliance with prescribed trial rules, maintenance of clinical trial documentation and archiving of documents. Identification and subsequent resolution of protocol deviations, discrepancies and non-compliance. Preparation of monitoring visit reports and follow-up. Required qualification: University degree (pharmacy, medicine, natural sciences). Orientation in clinical trials and experience with similar position an advantage. Diligence, detail and systematic work, independence, time flexibility and ability to organize work effectively. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Good PC skills (MS Office). Excellent knowledge of the Czech language in both written and verbal form. Very good knowledge of English language (written and verbal). Active driver and willingness to travel throughout the Czech Republic. If you are interested in our position but don't meet all the requirements, let us know anyway! We would also be happy to welcome a less experienced colleague to the team, who will be supported with training, education and expertise from our team. We offer: You will become part of a newly established international university centre, the only one of its kind in the Czech Republic, focused on rare diseases of paediatric and adult patients, for whom the scientific results of the centre mean an increased chance of survival and quality of life. Professional background, new knowledge and experience, opportunity for personal and professional growth. Motivating, independent and responsible work in a friendly team. Flexible working hours. Employee benefits (meal allowance/meal allowance, 6 weeks of vacation, pension contribution, tick-borne encephalitis vaccination, etc.). Workplace: University Campus, Bohunice, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno Type of contract: 1 year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of further extension Job type: fulltime, 40 hours per week Salary: 35 000 – 45 000 Kč (according to experience) Start date: immediately or by agreement How to apply? Please send your application, together with your CV, motivation letter and the earliest possible start date, by the above deadline via the e-application form. After successful submission of your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance by email. For further information on the offered position, please contact us via e-mail: jvinkler@med.muni.cz. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Description The Center for Translational Medical Devices (CENTMED) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to recruit a postdoctoral research associate to join this new initiative focusing on designing and developing novel medical devices for ultimate human use. CENTMED oversees a variety of exciting projects developing new treatments and diagnostics for cardiovascular, neurologic, and metabolic diseases. The successful applicant will join a number of fascinating projects on engineering novel approaches to modulate physiology and neural activity in the brain, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and other peripheral organs. These projects have a high potential for translation towards treating a variety of neurologic and metabolic disorders. These approaches entail device design and manufacturing, drug conjugation, neuroscience, and preclinical model experiments. The candidate will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment alongside PhD-level engineers and scientists, graduate students, and full-time researchers. They will also have the chance to contribute to other projects within CENTMED, working on cutting-edge initiatives spanning metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurologic diseases. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on next-generation surgical technologies, bridging the gap between engineering innovation and clinical application. Applicants must have a PhD in an engineering or biomedical-related field. Excellent experimental skills relevant to the project (in particular device design and fabrication, drug conjugation, and in vitro and in vivo experimentation) are required. Proficiency in English is required. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, a transcript, and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Khalil Ramadi at kramadi@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. 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