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Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara

Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara is a public Islamic university in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. It operates under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and forms part of Indonesia’s State Islamic university system.
The institution was originally established in 1973 as the State Islamic Institute of North Sumatra (IAIN SU). In 2014 it was given university status, expanding its academic scope beyond Islamic studies into a multidisciplinary institution.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across faculties including Tarbiyah and teacher training, Sharia and law, Ushuluddin and Islamic studies, Da’wah and communication, Islamic economics and business, science and technology, social sciences and public health, alongside a School of Graduate Studies.
The university operates across several campuses in Medan and surrounding areas, with facilities including lecture halls, laboratories, libraries and academic support centres.
Student life at the university is guided by Islamic values, which are reflected in both academic study and campus activities. Students can join organisations, research activities and community programmes, with support also available through language and student services.
 

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Help shape the future of a globally recognised university as Durham builds towards its bicentenary and an ambitious fundraising campaign.

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Durham University is one of the world's leading universities, combining academic excellence, a distinctive collegiate community and a global network of more than 200,000 alumni and supporters.

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We are interested in experienced fundraising professionals who have secured significant philanthropic support and enjoy building long-term relationships with donors, colleagues and partners. You may already lead a major or principal giving programme within a university, or bring experience from another setting where you have worked with major philanthropists, family foundations, trusts, corporates or high-profile supporters.

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Faculty of Law 

Professor(s)/ Associate Professor(s)/ Assistant Professor(s) 

(Ref: 26000178) (Closing date: September15, 2026)

The Faculty of Law of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK LAW) is one of the most dynamic and accomplished research-intensive law schools in Asia. Since welcoming its inaugural student cohort in 2006, CUHK LAW has earned international recognition for excellence in legal research and education. This reputation is affirmed by the latest Research Assessment Exercise (2020) conducted by Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee, in which 83% of the Faculty’s research output was rated as “world-leading” (4*) or “internationally excellent” (3*). With a strong global outlook, our academic staff represent nearly twenty jurisdictions through their origins or training.

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Candidates for appointment at the Professor level are expected to have an established record of academic leadership in research and/or education at the international level. They should demonstrate a sustained trajectory of influential scholarship and a proven ability to mentor colleagues in advancing the Faculty’s research profile. Appointees at the Associate Professor level should have an internationally recognised reputation for research excellence and a proven capacity to contribute to the Faculty’s research profile. Candidates at this level should already possess a strong portfolio of high-impact publications and a clear scholarly agenda of continuing distinction. Candidates for Assistant Professorships should have completed their doctorate by the time of appointment and either possess a strong record of quality publications or demonstrate clear potential to develop into a productive and impactful scholar. Clear evidence of a coherent research trajectory and commitment to producing high-quality outputs will be essential.

The Faculty particularly welcomes applications in foundational common law subjects (especially private law subjects), artificial intelligence and law, intellectual property law, and PRC law. Exceptionally well-qualified candidates in other areas may also be considered.

Applicants should complete the online application form and upload the following documents:

(a) a cover letter (maximum 2 pages);

(b) a full curriculum vitae;

(c) a teaching statement (maximum 2 pages); and

(d) a statement of major research and scholarly achievements (maximum 3 pages), highlighting up to four representative publications or research outputs from the past five years, with a description of their originality, significance, and rigour.

Appointments will normally be made on contract basis of up to three years initially, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation.

The current starting base salary, payable over 12 months, is HK$80,825 per month (approximately US$10,350 / £7,800 per month) for Assistant Professors; HK$100,050 per month (approximately US$12,825 / £9,650 per month) for Associate Professors; and HK$126,370 per month (approximately US$16,200 / £12,190 per month) for Professors. In addition to the base salary, appointees are eligible for a monthly housing allowance and an end-of-contract gratuity, subject to prevailing terms and conditions.

CUHK LAW is committed to promoting diversity and warmly welcomes applications from candidates whose backgrounds and experiences will enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the Faculty. Further information about CUHK LAW is available at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/law.

The application deadline is 15 September 2026, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We regret that we will only be able to contact candidates selected for further consideration.

Prospective applicants are welcome to contact the Dean of the Faculty at deanoflaw@cuhk.edu.hk for informal inquiries.

Application Procedure

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.


The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis)

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov



At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an 

University assistant predoctoral

74 Max Perutz Labs
Startdate: 01.08.2025 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Reference no.: 5938

The Max Perutz Labs are a research institute established by the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna to provide an environment for excellent, internationally recognized research and education in the field of Molecular Biology. Dedicated to a mechanistic understanding of fundamental biomedical processes, scientists at the Max Perutz Labs aim to link breakthroughs in basic research to advances in human health. The Max Perutz Labs are located at the Vienna BioCenter, one of Europe’s hotspots for Life Sciences, and host 44 research groups, involving around 400 scientists and staff from more than 50 nations.

Your scientific profile:


	You must hold a Master's degree, majoring in molecular biology or cell biology
	You must have successfully passed the selection procedure for the Vienna Biocenter PhD Program
	Basic experience in academic writing and profound knowledge enhancer biology, transcriptional regulation and synthetic approaches for studying regulatory genomic landscapes
	Methodological competencies in molecular biology, mouse embryonic stem cells, and FACS
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	You should have some experience in external funding acquisition (research fellowships)


Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	You are involved in research projects and scientiﬁc studies, and carry out independent work in the area of molecular and cell biology
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	You teach courses and hold exams independently
	You collaborate in organizational and administrative tasks and in evaluation activities
	You participate in the organization of meetings, conferences and symposia
	You collaboration in grant applications and acquisition of third-party funds (research grants)


This is part of your personality:


	Didactic competences / experience with e-learning
	Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level)
	You should be a team player with high social skill


What we offer:


	Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
	Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
	Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
	Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team
	The employment duration of 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.


It is that easy to apply:


	With your scientiﬁc curriculum vitae / letter of intent
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If you have any questions, please contact:

Pavel Kovarik

pavel.kovarik@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

The Interdisciplinary Quantum Lab in the Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), UAE, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate position in Experimental Quantum Science. The successful candidate will pursue research spanning quantum optics, spin-based systems, and the design and construction of advanced experimental instruments. Applicants with a strong background in physics and an interest in developing new quantum measurement platforms are especially encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate will join a highly collaborative research environment and contribute to the development of optical and spin-control experiments, precision measurement systems, and custom scientific instrumentation. The position offers opportunities to work across disciplinary boundaries and to collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students in the lab as well as the asssociated research centers across NYUAD. The successful applicant will be expected to advance the Lab's research program, contribute to collaborative projects, and participate actively in the training and mentoring of undergraduate students through research supervision and hands-on laboratory instruction.

Applicants should meet the following qualifications and possess relevant expertise:


	A PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, with a strong experimental research background, with less than 5 years post-receipt of PhD.
	Experience with optical systems, lasers, spectroscopy, quantum optics, spin physics, magnetic resonance, or related spin-based quantum platforms.
	Demonstrated ability to design, build, integrate, and troubleshoot scientific instruments, including experimental control, electronics, data acquisition, and automation, or experimental control software.
	A strong commitment to collaborative research and to undergraduate training, including mentoring students and contributing to hands-on experimental education.


The appointment will be for a period of one year, and extensions to longer terms are possible upon review.

The terms of employment for these positions include a very competitive salary with additional attractive benefits, including generous housing allowance, medical insurance with access to world class facilities, annual home leave allowance, and (if applicable) dependent private school fees. Salaries are tax-free in the UAE (for US tax, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion can be used). The researchers will have dedicated funds for traveling, computing, publications, etc. and will have access to excellent world-class research facilities.

The preferred starting date is September 2026, but earlier dates are also possible based on the excellence of the candidate and the processing steps. Review of applications will start soon after job posting, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript, publication list, a brief statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants are strongly encouraged to outline (in the cover letter and/or research statement) how they plan to contribute to create interdisciplinary connections within the research areas of the center.

Questions regarding specifics for this position may be directed to Prof. Asif Equbal asif@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.

Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD

At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for research staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to research staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. 

Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community.

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.

NYUAD values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the university’s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to our vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching community. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a global campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.

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