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At the heart of SIT’s mission is to nurture industry-ready graduates equipped with deep technical expertise and transferable skills to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. SIT collaborates with industry in our education, while benefitting them with our talent supply and collaborative research achievements. The University’s unique applied learning pedagogy integrates work and study, embedding authentic learning experiences within real-world environments. Through strategic partnerships forged by our faculty with industry, learners bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in and out of the classroom. Such active & authentic learning opportunities ensures graduates step into their careers with applicable skills and competence.  In research, SIT faculty aims to bridge knowledge creation and utilisation. Our faculty collaborates closely with industry on translational research and innovation with focus on addressing pertinent industry challenges to impact businesses.  The Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme is co-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SIT to encourage and support outstanding young Singaporeans interested in pursuing an academic career at SIT. The Early Career Awards (ECA) are designed to support Singaporeans who have recently completed their postdoctoral training and prepare them for an academic career at SIT. This award aims to enhance the teaching capabilities of the recipient and help build a strong research portfolio. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Singapore Citizen   Recently completed postdoctoral training   Excellent academic record plus a high degree of proficiency and motivation for a research area that is strongly aligned with SIT’s supported areas  Strong passion for teaching, research and an academic career Benefits Awardees may receive research grants to help build a competitive research portfolio. Upon completion of the award, awardees will be considered for Assistant Professorship. Awardees will also be assigned a faculty mentor for the duration of the scheme. Application Process Applications are open throughout the year. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for intake 2026.  Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year.  Final Interview by Panel for shortlisted applicants will take place from March to April 2026. Awards for intake 2026 will be finalised by July 2026. Supported Areas for START Infocomm Technology Information Security: Mobile security, cyber-physical systems, IoT security, security analytics, operational cybersecurity, digital forensics, vulnerability assessment, malware analysis, privacy technologies, and AI security AI and Emerging Fields: Smart healthcare, IIoT, computational fintech, robot-human interaction, trustworthy AI, explainable AI, large language models, quantum computing.

The Flow Cytometry unit is one of the HiLIFE life science research infrastructures at the University of Helsinki. The unit operates at two locations: the Viikki Flow Cytometry unit on the Viikki campus and the Biomedicum Flow Cytometry unit on the Meilahti campus. https://www.helsinki.fi/en/infrastructures/flow-cytometry We invite applications for a fixed term Research Infrastructure technician position at the Biomedicum Flow cytometry unit in Meilahti. We are seeking a substitute for a parental leave until end of September 2026. Preferably a person with background in flow cytometry, to support customers with their flow cytometry experiments. The person will contribute to the maintenance of the unit and participate in daily maintenance of the instrumentation. The role encompasses a variety of tasks, the exact work profile will be tailored based on the selected candidate´s background. The tasks will include: Assisting users with the operation of flow cytometers Performing maintenance and calibration of instruments Preparing and supporting the analysis of flow cytometry data Providing customer assistance for data analysis Staying current with advancements in the field through training and education YOUR PROFILE A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related discipline Fluency in English Experience in flow cytometry Experience in data analysis is an asset Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team A service-oriented mindset and a genuine interest in working with diverse stakeholders SALARY AND CONTRACT The position is offered for a fixed term until end of September 2026. Salary will be based on the university salary system and depend upon the applicant's level of skills, knowledge, and abilities (2900-3300 €/month). HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System and must be accompanied by the following documents in English: Cover letter (max. 1 page) detailing motivation for the position and research interests Curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages including previous and current research experiences and publications) Contact information of two persons who are willing to provide a reference letter by separate request External applicants, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Now button. Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment contract, a grant researcher's contract or a visiting researcher's contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application by using the Employee Login button. We will process applications already during the application period and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. The closing date for applications is February 27 at 23:59 EEST If you have any questions about the position, please do not hesitate to contact the head of the Flow cytometry unit, nina.peitsaro@helsinki.fi. Further information on the recruitment process may be obtained from HR Specialist Päivi Sinisalo, paivi.sinisalo@helsinki.fi. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: MK:U Based at: Cranfield and Milton Keynes  Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Permanent Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum with potential progression to £71,050 per annum Apply by: 09/03/2026 Role Description About the Role This role is an opportunity to help us shape the future of education and fill the skills gap. The successful applicants will divide their time between developing and delivering modules on MK:U courses using our distinctive Problem-Based Learning approach (we’ll provide training for you), and designing the new apprenticeship. You will have knowledge of a subject matter related to AI, Machine Learning and/or Data Science, most likely in two or more of the following subject areas: Artificial intelligence – both technical understanding and user application aspects Machine Learning Deep Learning and Neural Networks Big Data and Visualisation Cloud Computing, particularly in relation to AWS[RM1]  About you We are seeking people to join the team who are as passionate as we are about AI skills in the digital era and who believe, as we do, that we need a lot more people who can bring these skills to the workplace. As educators, our job is to make AI, and related topics, attractive and exciting to study as well as making sure it’s relevant and applicable to the jobs of today and of the future. You will be excited about making education relevant to the digital economy and gripped by the challenge of making it understandable and fun to study. You will prize teamwork and value your colleagues’ skills and knowledge. You will be interested in how problem-based learning can be used to ensure that education is relevant to the workplace and open to the idea that we can blur the boundary between ‘work’ and ‘education’ because learning takes place in both contexts. You will be motivated by helping your students to succeed in their careers. You will either have undergraduate or postgraduate education delivery experience in the above subjects. You will have an advanced degree in the broad subject area (Masters or above) and will either hold or be working towards a qualification in education (e.g. a Postgraduate certificate or AdvanceHE recognition). You will have evidence of educational innovation and, ideally, of course management, either as course lead or deputy. To be successful in this role you will be comfortable with change, willing to work flexibly, and open to new ways of doing things. Importantly, you will be able to collaborate with and influence people and build relationships quickly, and you will be eager to play a full role in the fast-moving and exciting MK:U project. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. About MK: U MK:U is an exciting new addition to the Cranfield University educational family; a new model higher education provider for Milton Keynes, designed to meet urgent technological and skills needs. MK:U’s education is designed with and for business to fill growing skills gaps in the digital economy. Find out more about working with us here: Working at MK:U (shorthandstories.com) MK:U’s education focuses on real-world application of problems using problem-based learning. Find out more here Our Values and Commitments Cranfield’s shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role.  Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. How to apply For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Ruth Massie, Director of Education, r.massie@cranfield.ac.uk. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5238