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The Research Council of Finland funded project Figurations of the child and more than human politics of childhood for the post-Anthropocene: The fossil, the microbe, the weather (MoreChild) investigates the atmospheres of growing up in the time of environmental crises and develops figurations of the child and directions for non-anthropocentric politics of childhood. The project is led by Associate Professor Riikka Hohti and is situated at the intersections of multidisciplinary childhood studies and environmental ethics. Based on the understanding of the environmental crisis as a crisis of ontology, ethics and emotions, MoreChild examines the changing nature relations in children's everyday lives while redefining long-held, divided ideas of human and nature. Furthermore, MoreChild aims to expand the existing figurations and politics of childhood through crossdisciplinary conceptual work drawing from contemporary theories and discussions within environmental humanities, multispecies studies, and feminist new materialisms. Through employing nontraditional representational modes and non-anthropocentric language, the research advances ecological sensitivity and multispecies justice in the times of pressing crises. Towards these ends, we invite applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher for a fixed-term period of 1.3.2026-31.8.2027. The postdoctoral position is located in the Faculty of Theology and involves close collaboration with the research group Children of the Anthropocene (UH). However, the postdoctoral researcher can come from a range of disciplinary backgrounds and fields, including practical theology, education, Indigenous studies, environmental philosophy, social studies, artistic / arts-based research, and more. The project aims can be addressed in the postdoctoral work relatively creatively, and diverse approaches and angles to the core themes are welcomed. The work includes: Research aligning with the above described aims: contribution to the MoreChild project conceptually, methodologically and empirically. Management and analysis of existing research data, optionally producing own empirical data, writing publications for scientific journals. Co-editing a book / special issue on the project themes. Co-coordinating academic networks and events. Public dissemination of research results (e.g. via social media). Small-scale teaching tasks (10-20%) A more detailed research / work plan will be crafted based on mutual interests. Requirements for the position and assessment of qualifications According to the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, an appointee to the position of postdoctoral researcher shall hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work as well as the teaching skills necessary for the position. When assessing applicants’ qualifications, attention will be paid to previous academic activities, including publications and collaborations. Attention will also be paid to the level of ambition, expertise and creativity in the applicant’s future research plans. The position is filled with a six-month trial period. What we offer We offer an interesting multidisciplinary working environment including support from research group and networks of internationally leading scholars. The salary for the position will be based on level 5 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The annual gross salary is €42,000 - €49,000.  In Finnish universities, the teaching and research staff (app. 65% of total staff) have a special system regarding the free time equivalent to holiday. They belong to the 1,612 annual working hour system, in which the annual amount of paid holiday is app. 5-6 weeks on average per year. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees with their transition to work and life in Finland. More information here: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome-finland-information-arriving-staff How to apply The application must be submitted by 22 January. A round of interviews will take place with selected applicants between 26.1. – 30.1.2026. The applications should be accompanied by the following documents in PDF format: A curriculum vitae A list of publications A free form report (max. 3 pages) describing the applicant’s research activities, such as previous research and activities in the scholarly community. The report should also outline the applicant’s future research, including a concrete description of how the applicant’s research would contribute to the aims and collaborations of the MoreChild research project as described in this call. Names and contact information of two referees. Further information about academic portfolios is available on our website. Other attachments, including letters of recommendation or certificates, are not required at this point. We expect that you will send us a self-written application that reflects your own voice and thoughts. Applications generated by artificial intelligence do not meet our expectations. Applications must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through SAP Fiori’s Suffeli recruitment portal.  Further information about the position can be obtained from riikka.hohti@helsinki.fi. Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from recruitment@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

Fixed Term, Part time .80 FTE / 4 days per week Based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus Level B Academic (Teaching Focused) Commence early March 2026 for up to 12 months (parental leave cover) Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference About the position A Level B with a teaching-focussed appointment is expected to develop curriculum, teach and support students in their learning. In addition, a teaching-focused academic will support the administrative functions of the discipline and undertake scholarly work relevant to the development of their discipline or professional field. Skills and Experience To be considered for this position, you will have; Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, subject coordination, and curriculum development. Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing. High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Recognise the value of diversity and model accountability, connectedness, innovation and care. Ability to demonstrate self-awareness, see things from another person’s perspective and actively seek out and act on feedback to improve knowledge, skills and behaviour. Ability to think creatively, explore new ideas and respectfully challenge existing practices in order to improve current ways of working. Ability to build a culture of continuous improvement, implementing ideas generated by team members. Clinical and/or teaching experience in one or more of: paediatric speech and language, linguistics, voice, adult developmental disability, literacy across the lifespan, First Nations’ health, or swallowing across the lifespan. PhD or evidence of enrolment in a PhD or equivalent.  Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or similar evidence of professional preparation for teaching in Higher Education Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:  https://f.io/KDo0ceng Benefits: 17% employer contributed superannuation On site child care facilities Flexible work arrangements Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses How to apply Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday Tuesday 27 January 2026 Position Enquiries: Shane Erickson, Senior Lecturer Speech Pathology Email: S.Erickson@latrobe.edu.au Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh; Email: Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.   PD Speech Pathology (TF) Part time.pdf Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position. Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: A Cover letter; An up to date resume; and Responses to the Key Selection Criteria dot points located in te PD under ‘Skills and Knowledge’ Please scroll down to apply. We’d love to stay connected! If you would like to find out more about this School, please follow us on LinkedIn: School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport: https://www.linkedin.com/company/47665779 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Why La Trobe:  Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.  Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics  Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities: La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.  

Doctoral Researchers in Molecular Medicine As part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is recruiting 4–5 doctoral researchers in the FIMM-EMBL International PhD Programme, starting in August 2026. In this interdisciplinary programme, outstanding doctoral researchers are recruited at the institute level in the scope of the main research areas at FIMM. Through the FIMM-EMBL rotation system, doctoral researchers engage in projects with 2–3 different research groups at FIMM during a 6–9-month period before selecting a research group for their doctoral research. The program provides an exciting opportunity to explore and combine different research areas as well as to learn a variety of scientific skills and technologies while making connections within and beyond the institute. WHAT WE OFFER Research training in diverse research areas with exceptional potential for collaborations. Exciting opportunity to conduct impactful research in a supportive and stimulating environment. Access to top-notch research infrastructures and resources. Plenty of opportunities to build scientific network and excellent support for career and professional development. YOUR PROFILE Highly motivated with a second cycle academic degree (MSc, MD or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, cell biology, computer science, genetics, medicine, or other related fields, obtained before the start of the position (August 2026). Strong analytical and quantitative skills with problem solving and troubleshooting aptitude. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international team. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by February 6, 2026 (23:59 EET) via the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) may submit their applications by using the “Employee Login” button. The applications must be accompanied by the following documents: Motivation letter (max. 1 page) including how applicant’s academic background and research interests fit the programme’s goal of diverse research training. Curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages), structured as per TENK guidelines completing the sections relevant for applicant’s career stage and the target position. Two reference letters submitted by the referees via the Online Reference form. The motivation letter and curriculum vitae must be attached as a single PDF file during application submission. Applicants are responsible for sending the link to the Online Reference Form – provided in the application portal – to their referees. Applicants should contact their referees in advance to confirm their availability and willingness to provide a reference, and to ensure that the letters are submitted by 12 February 2026. We only accept references provided through institutional email accounts. Only in cases where the referee does not have an institutional email address, i.e. only holds a ‘hotmail’, ‘gmail’ etc. account, we ask the referees to print the online reference form on institutional headed paper, and send a signed copy as a PDF document to rubina.tabassum@helsinki.fi. Note that applications not adhering to the instructions, with incomplete information or missing reference letters will not be considered. If you have any questions about the positions and application process, please contact FIMM’s Doctoral Training Coordinator, Rubina Tabassum (rubina.tabassum@helsinki.fi). If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi. SELECTION PROCESS Application review will begin after the call has closed. Top candidates will be selected and invited for two rounds of interviews with a selection committee in the late March and early May 2026. The candidates selected for the positions will be offered an initial contract for 18 months starting from mid-August 2026, during the first half of which they will engage in training through 2–3 research group rotations. Upon a successful review and selection of a research group after the rotational period, the initial contract will be extended up to a 4-year period. We value a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position, without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, country of origin or disability. SALARY AND BENEFITS The salary is based on the salary system of the Finnish universities. The starting salary is typically around 2500 EUR per month and rises gradually as the PhD work progresses based on the University of Helsinki salary scheme. The University of Helsinki provides its staff with occupational health and support for sports services as well as professional development opportunities. More information about the employee benefits at the University of Helsinki can be found at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki/staff-benefits. FURTHER INFORMATION Rotation programme at FIMM: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-helsinki-institute-life-science/units/fimm/training-fimm/fimm-embl-international-phd-programme Research training at FIMM: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-helsinki-institute-life-science/units/fimm/training-fimm Doctoral programmes at University of Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-doctoral-programmes/doctoral-school-and-doctoral-programmes Support for International staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/information-arriving-international-staff and https://ihhelsinki.fi/ ABOUT US FIMM is an international research institute focusing on human genomics and personalized medicine and is a part of the Helsinki Institute of Life Science at the University of Helsinki. FIMM integrates molecular medicine research facilities, a technology centre, and biobanking infrastructures under one roof. FIMM promotes translational research through four “Grand Challenge” projects: Human Genomics for Health and Disease, Digital Diagnostics for Precision Medicine, Functional Precision Medicine for Cancer, and Data Science for Population Health. The research groups at FIMM cover cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological and psychiatric diseases in the fields of Molecular Medicine, Genomics, Molecular Bioscience, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, Computational Biomedicine, Drug Research, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence. FIMM is part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine - composed of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the centres for molecular medicine in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and the EU-LIFE Community. FIMM maintains a wealth of global partnerships with academic and industry groups, strengthened by shared appointments of several of our directors and group leaders at other top institutions, including SciLifeLab, Karolinska Institutet, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. More than half of the doctoral and postdoctoral researchers are from abroad, making FIMM a truly global community. The University of Helsinki is a research-oriented university which offers a stimulating and international environment. The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Helsinki, together with Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki Institute of Life Science, and Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland forms the Academic Medical Centre Helsinki. This medical campus ranks among the 10 best medical centres at the European level and among the 50 best centres in the world. 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