Universidade Fernando Pessoa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Three-year term, with potential two-year extension Heriot-Watt University is seeking an exceptional academic leader to serve as Deputy Provost at our expanding Dubai campus. This is a rare opportunity to shape the academic direction, research culture, and student experience of one of the region’s most established international universities. As the most senior academic on campus, the Deputy Provost will play a central role in delivering the University’s global strategy in the UAE. Reporting to Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Head of Heriot-Watt Dubai, the role encompasses leadership of teaching, learning, and research; strategic planning; external engagement; and operational oversight. Key responsibilities include leading in‑country academic activities, deputising for the Provost, driving growth in externally funded research, strengthening research student numbers, and developing partnerships with industry, government, and academic institutions. The Deputy Provost will ensure an outstanding student experience aligned with global Heriot-Watt standards, oversee quality assurance processes, support academic planning and recruitment, and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure effective campus operations. They will also chair the Dubai Research Management Committee and contribute to major University-wide initiatives, including regional transnational education activity. We are seeking an experienced academic—ideally from engineering, technology, business, or a related STEM discipline—with a strong research track record and senior leadership experience within a university setting. Candidates should bring experience managing people, budgets, and academic portfolios, along with a proven ability to operate in complex, culturally diverse environments. Knowledge of the UAE higher education landscape is highly desirable, as is familiarity with UK or Scottish HE systems. Experience in internationalisation, partnerships, and transnational education is essential; Arabic language skills are an advantage. The successful candidate will be an inspiring, confident leader with excellent communication skills, a global outlook, strong interpersonal abilities, and the resilience and cultural sensitivity required to thrive in a multi‑campus international university For more information on this post visit - https://www.hw.ac.uk/deputy-provost Closing date for applications is 27th February 2026

The Role and Department Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development. As a Research Systems and Information Manager you will be our research systems subject matter expert. You will provide specialist advice and guidance in relation to both the implementation of new research systems and additional functionality to our existing systems (Worktribe Research Management, Infonetica Ethics RM, and Dynamics CRM) as well as any business as usual activities and system improvements. You will be responsible for ensuring our research systems are configured in the most optimal and user-friendly way and that any associated training and communications will be delivered in a clear, concise and timely manner. You verify and authorise any work undertaken in the systems space by any other Systems team member. You will be responsible for delivering key reporting from research systems to enable strategic decision-making, including using tools such as PowerBI as well as in-system reporting tools. You will lead on requirements-gathering for reports, liaise with report stakeholders, and collaborate with other key departments in providing reports, such as the Strategic Planning and Insight Office. You will report to the Senior Manager - Research Systems and Reporting but will work closely with colleagues across the Research and Innovation Services Directorate as well as colleagues in faculties, departments and across professional support services. You will be a part of an enthusiastic team that is known for delivering transformational change. You will also be a key contact to a number of external system suppliers. The Research Systems and Information Manager is an extremely strong problem-solver with excellent communication skills. You as the Research Systems and Information Manager will act as an escalation point for cases where local system knowledge is not sufficient. If cases need to be escalated further, you will be leading on the work liaising with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. It is essential that the Research Systems and Information Manager is highly organised and pays close attention to detail. The capability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload is crucial. The ability to work across business as usual activities and a number of concurrent projects at different stages of development is essential. This role is suitable for hybrid working, and office days are based at our exciting new professional services hub based at Boldon House. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

Instructor on the Research Track, Department of Oncology - GUMCGeorgetown University: Medical Center: School of Medicine: OncologyLocation: Medical CenterOpen Date: Feb 06, 2026Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern TimeDescriptionThe Department of Oncology at the Georgetown University School of Medicine is recruiting a full-time Scientist with five or more years of experience in pancreatic cancer research using in vitro and in vivo model systems, extracellular vesicle biology, tumor immunology, multi-omics approaches and targeted drug delivery systems. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research projects while developing an independent research program, supervise and mentor students, fellows, and technical staff, and design and execute experiments involving cell culture, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, immunology and animal models. Additional responsibilities include: Analyzing and presenting experimental data Writing manuscripts and presenting findings at national conferencesDeveloping and implementing laboratory protocols requiring regulatory approvals (IACUC, IRB, and IBC) Assisting with grant applications to funding agencies such as the NIH and private foundations, and Overseeing trainee progress and laboratory performance. The expected rank is Research Instructor; however, final rank and tenure status will be commensurate with the selected candidate's experience. The projected base salary range for this position is $88,000 - $91,000. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors. For immediate consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter and a current CV, including the names and contact information of three professional references. QualificationsApplication InstructionsFor more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/181389GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-67bc4cd94a7ff141b34d1bd464891d77