Universidade Metodista de Angola

Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598- $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2032. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD_PEWER_Academic Level B Lecturer.pdf Anticipated Commencement date: January 2027 Collaborate in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with international impact. Enjoy opportunities for a healthy work-life balance within the University's flexible and supportive academic environment. Join a globally respected university, renowned for excellence in Politics and International Relations. Position Overview This Lecturer position involves research, teaching and service within the Department of International Relations. The successful candidate will publish high-quality, impactful research in peer-reviewed journals, academic presses, and policy fora, and pursuing grant-funding opportunities within a world-class Department known for the support and mentorship that it provides to its early career researchers. The role has been established to support the Department’s contribution to the Bachelor of Asia Pacific Affairs (BAPA), a dual‑degree program delivered with Ritsumeikan University (RU) in Japan. While based at the University campus in Canberra, the Lecturer will teach at RU’s Osaka Ibaraki Campus approximately every second year, with travel and accommodation provided. In non‑travel years, they will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the University and may supervise honours and graduate research students. Academic staff typically teach one course per semester, with a reduced teaching load in the year of RU teaching. The position also involves service contributions to the School and College, including administrative and planning work that supports research and education activities, as well as serving on School and College committees. The Person Our ideal candidate will be an early-career scholar with a strong record of teaching and research in IR. They will have expertise that complements the Department’s strengths in the International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations Theory, Security Studies, and Diplomacy Studies. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic about engaging diverse undergraduate and graduate student cohorts, able to work collaboratively, and committed to contributing to the BAPA programme and the Department’s wider teaching, research, and service activities. They will have a demonstrated ability to develop a research agenda that advances the study of global politics. A demonstrated ability to supervise research students is desirable. The College The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) is a distinctive community of multi-disciplinary and area specialists dedicated to research, education and engagement in the world’s most dynamic region. CAP is the global centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, uncovering our past, informing our present, and reshaping our future to address the region’s challenges.​ The School Located within CAP, the Coral Bell School of Asia-Pacific Affairs (Bell School) is a world-leading centre for research, education, and policy analysis on international and Asia-Pacific politics, security, diplomacy, and strategic affairs. The School comprises a number of vibrant, multi-disciplinary, intellectual communities: the Department of International Relations (IR), the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, the Department of Political and Social Change, and the Department of Pacific Affairs. The Department The Department of IR is one of the world’s leading centres for the study of global politics. Known for its commitment to work that links theory and practice with historical and contemporary analysis, the Department provides a dynamic and collaborative environment for research and teaching in global politics, with expertise in a wide range of areas, including the International Relations of the Asia Pacific, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations Theory, Security Studies, and Diplomacy Studies. Established in 1949, the Department is currently home to 17 permanent faculty, who work on diverse issue areas, including atrocity prevention, gender, war and revolution, AI, race, migration, political economy, global governance, and changing patterns of world order. The Department is also home to a thriving community of more than 30 PhD students and 100 Master's students. For more information about the position please contact, please contact the Head of Department, Professor Cian O’Driscoll at: cian.odriscoll@anu.edu.au Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Increasing the representation of women, First Nations peoples, and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps, or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion. Application information To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.  Closing Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)

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 role supports the Future Ship and System Design (FSSD) Programme, which aims to accelerate the decarbonisation and digitalisation of Singapore’s maritime sector. The project focuses on developing planning methods to support the electrification of harbour craft fleets, using real-world operational data to derive charging demand profiles and infrastructure recommendations. As part of this work, we are seeking a Research Fellow to lead the development of a user-friendly GUI tool that will enable stakeholders to interact with planning models and visualise simulation outputs. The RF will also support increasing coordination between different projects as the number of case studies and incoming datasets continues to grow. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop a GUI tool to make model inputs/outputs accessible to end-users Collaborate with project leads and researchers to ensure technical accuracy of the interface Support integration of simulation outputs across Projects 3-1 and 3-2 Manage and process large sets of operational data for case study analysis Contribute expertise in power grid optimisation to enhance planning models Participate in stakeholder engagements and respond to evolving technical needs Job Requirements: A strong background in power systems, energy modelling, or grid optimisation Proficiency in GUI development (e.g. using Python Dash, Tkinter, or web-based frameworks) Experience working with data-driven simulation and model validation in power grids (Ph.D level is mandatory) Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment Prior exposure to maritime or transport-related electrification studies is a plus

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Future ship and system design (FSSD) program develop strategic and innovative design capabilities for maritime industry in Singapore and beyond. The work package WP2.4 in FSSD will conduct research in the areas of autonomous system dynamic modeling, simulation, testing, data and video analytics, machine learning algorithms and platform programing. The testing will be done both in lab, reservoir/sea and onboard ships. The primary responsibility of this role is to work on and deliver the project together with P2-4 team and be part of the research team in the FSSD program. Key Responsibilities Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.  Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Carry out any additional work tasks assigned by the supervisor. To communicate with any relevant internal or external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.  Job Requirements Have relevant competence in the areas of system modeling, simulation testing for both hardware and software. Have a degree in engineering / applied physics, electrical, mechanical, marine, computer engineering or equivalent.  Key Competencies Good knowledge in system modeling, programming, simulations, data analytics. Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Show strong initiative and take ownership of work.