Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Independent members of the Quality Assessment Committee NEW OPPORTUNITY Use your experience of senior academic leadership and academic governance to help us ensure students across the country get a high quality higher education. We're looking for up to six new members to join our Quality and Assessment Committee (QAC), where you'll have an important role in helping the OfS make decisions about the quality of higher education. This includes giving advice when universities or colleges apply for the right to award degrees. We seek a range of perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals with experience across the higher education sector, working in an English university, college, independent provider or further education provider. Your experience might include representing or promoting student interests or conducting research, or you might bring insight in graduate employability matters, including as an employer outside the higher education sector. The committee meets up to six times a year, and you'll be renumerated for each meeting. To find out more and apply, head to: Committee Member Applications close Monday 29 June 2026 at noon.

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. This project focuses on federated causal inference in heterogeneous data environments, addressing the challenge of enabling trustworthy causal analysis across distributed datasets while preserving privacy. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end investigation of novel federated learning strategies for causal inference. The role will bridge rigorous theoretical work with hands-on algorithm design and development on real-world datasets. The core responsibility is to build and validate federated causal inference algorithms through simulations and live demonstrations. Key Responsibilities Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure all project deliverables are met. Derivation of novel performance metrics for federated causal inference algorithms. Analysis of causal inference models in federated settings using synthetic and real-world datasets. Design and development of novel federated causal inference algorithms and associated software APIs. Validation of algorithms via simulations and live demonstrations. Job Requirements A Master's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent. Strong theoretical background in statistics and machine learning. Knowledge of the basics of federated learning and causal inference is highly encouraged. Proven track record in research and development of machine learning algorithms. Proficiency in algorithm development using Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Key Competencies Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university. Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development. Proficient in technical writing and presentation. Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Location Docklands Campus Salary £39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Wednesday 24 June 2026 Reference 1277-26-S About Us   Careers & Student Enterprise (CaSE) is at the heart of UEL’s careers-first approach, empowering students and graduates to achieve their career ambitions. Our Career Zones provide front-line, accessible employability support across campuses—offering advice, resources, and opportunities that prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving job market. We are a collaborative, student-focused team committed to delivering high-quality services, driving engagement, and supporting a diverse and inclusive student community. About the Job As a Career Zone Coordinator, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of Career Zone services, ensuring an outstanding student experience across multiple campuses. You will supervise Career Zone Advisors, coordinate engagement campaigns and events, and provide front-line careers support to students and graduates. This is a varied, fast-paced role combining team leadership, student engagement, operational management, and event coordination. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting a team of Career Zone Advisors and Student Ambassadors Delivering front-line careers advice including CV checks, applications, and interview support Planning and coordinating careers events, campaigns, and campus activities Managing Career Zone spaces to ensure they are welcoming, safe, and effective Supporting digital engagement through the Career Zone platform and social channels Monitoring service performance, reporting on engagement, and contributing to continuous improvement About You We are looking for a proactive, organised and student-focused individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting employability and student success. You will bring: Experience in a customer-facing, administrative or service delivery role Experience of coordinating events or projects and managing logistics Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences Experience supporting, training, or mentoring others Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office; experience using digital platforms or social media is desirable A background in careers guidance, higher education, or CRM systems would be advantageous but is not essential.   Benefits Package   mplete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions Building an Inclusive Future As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.  So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today! Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.