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Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD)

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About Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD)

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Universite Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, founded in 1957 as the University of Dakar, is one of West Africa’s oldest public universities. It traces its roots to Africa’s first medical school, started in 1918, and the French Institute of Black Africa, founded in 1936. Originally linked to the Universities of Paris and Bordeaux, it became fully independent in 1957 and was renamed in 1987 to honour the Senegalese historian and scientist Cheikh Anta Diop.

The university has six faculties: economics and management; letters and human sciences; science and technology; medicine, pharmacy and dentistry; legal and political sciences; and education and training. It offers many courses under the Licence, Master and Doctorate system introduced in 2003.

Its facilities include a university library, digital resources and online learning tools. 

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45 F : 55 M (1)
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5% (1)
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62.2 (1)
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92109 (1)

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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

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Competitive

Posted

9 Jan 2026

Manager, Technical and Laboratory Services

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Southern Cross University

Australia, Coffs Harbour

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Southern Cross University

Australia, Coffs Harbour


Shape strategy for clinical and laboratory operations Lead and develop a high performing technical team Drive innovation and continuous improvement across campuses Be Bold. Belong. Be More. At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you. A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you. You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great. 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You will make an impact by: Leading the strategic vision and operational performance of all clinical skills and laboratory environments across the faculty Ensuring safe, compliant, and future-ready facilities that support high quality teaching and research Driving innovation, modernization, and continuous improvement in laboratory and clinical operations Overseeing major projects, resources, and workflows to optimize efficiency and support growth Managing budgets, procurement, and equipment lifecycles to ensure sustainable and value driven operations Building strong, collaborative relationships with academic, professional, and external stakeholders to support excellence in service delivery work processes What you will bring You’re an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader who thrives in complex, science based environments.  You bring a strong track record of managing people, facilities, and technical operations, and you are energised by the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact across a large academic faculty.  You inspire high performance, navigate complexity with confidence, and bring a solutions focused mindset to everything you do.  Above all, you are committed to creating a safe, innovative, and well supported environment where teaching and research can thrive.  To succeed in this role, you will also need: Postgraduate qualifications and extensive leadership experience in laboratory, clinical, or technical operations Demonstrated success leading diverse technical teams and cultivating a positive, proactive team culture Experience managing large, multi-site laboratory or clinical environments and delivering high-impact initiatives Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in budgeting, resource planning, and major equipment procurement A passion for innovation, problem solving, and diving operational improvements across complex systems Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence strategic outcomes  Why Southern Cross University SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. 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$134,393 - $140,896 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation

Posted

9 Jan 2026

University assistant (Prae doc), Department of Government

UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

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University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an University assistant (prae doc) - Department of Government 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 4982 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! The Department of Government, subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, is looking for a University Assistant (prae doc) in research areas represented at the Department of Government, especially on political representation, party competition, political institutions, political economy or political behaviour. Your role: As a University Assistant (prae doc), you will be part of our research team and participate in the academic life at the department while pursuing your doctoral research. The focus of our research is in the field of Comparative Politics, broadly conceived. The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. Your future tasks: Pursuing your doctoral research independently with the support of two academic supervisors from the department Completing a dissertation agreement (incl. full doctoral proposal to be assessed by a faculty board) within 12 months Presenting your research at international conferences Publishing your research in international outlets Independent teaching of courses as defined by the university’s collective bargaining agreement Participation in administrative activities Participation in evaluation activities and quality assurance This is part of your personality: Completed Diploma or Master's Degree in the Social Sciences (Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Communication) by the start date of the position Clear vision of an innovative doctoral research project Research focus on comparative political institutions, comparative political economy and/or comparative political behaviour Advanced knowledge of social research methods Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level) What we offer: Supervision: You will be supervised on your doctoral journey by two academic supervisors at the department. Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely (within Austria). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is in the centre of beautiful Vienna and is easily accessible by public transport. Internal training & coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis, including in a social science doctoral school. In total, across the university, there are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: A current base salary of EUR 3,714.80 (full-time basis) (14 times a year). Note that this salary is for 40 hours/week, whereas this contract will have 30 hours/week, in line with usual practice at the University of Vienna. The salary increases after completion of three years of service. Equal opportunities for everyone: We value all forms of diversity in our team! It is that easy to apply: Academic curriculum vitae Motivation letter, including an identification of 2 or 3 suitable supervisors for your project in the department (max. 2 pages) Doctoral project proposal (between 1500 and 2000 words) Contact details of two academic referees University certificates, including full transcripts of records Via our job portal / Apply now – button If you have any questions, please contact: Nicole Haas n.haas@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 28.01.2026 

Salary

A current base salary of EUR 3,714.80 (full-time basis)

Posted

7 Jan 2026

Apprenticeships Senior Administrator - End Point Assessment

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford

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Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford


Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Apprenticeships Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 18.5 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 18 months Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £28,929 to £33,825 per annum, pro rata, with potential progression to £39,586 per annum pro rata (18.5 hours per week) Apply by: 31/01/2026 Role Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Administrator to join the Apprenticeships Office. About the Role The core responsibility of this role is to proactively support the Apprenticeship Team, and the other members of the wider team based in Faculties and Professional Service Units across the university, as well as maintaining high quality contact with apprentices, employers, and End Point Assessment Organisations. This role is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has an eye for detail and a ‘can do’ attitude towards establishing new and continually improving processes. You will have a passion for education, development and helping learners achieve their potential via apprenticeships. You will champion the use of technology to underpin and evidence the apprentices learning and support the journey towards successful apprenticeship completion. About You You will have sound knowledge of data protection regulations and be experienced in co-ordinating events and activities. Experience of working within an Apprenticeship or Higher Education environment and have awareness of learner support needs would be advantageous. You will be able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and make sense of information from a wide range of sources, while balancing competing priorities without comprising your attention to detail or level of service. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. Cranfield University is an international centre of excellence in research and postgraduate teaching in strategic areas of science, technology, engineering and management, directed by the needs of industry. We attract well over 4,000 masters and doctoral students each year from over 100 countries, as well as thousands more learners who attend our events and short courses for professional managers and executives. Apprenticeships are a significant and growing part of the taught educational opportunities offered by Cranfield University at Level 7 and MK:U at Level 6. This is a fast moving, responsive and dynamic area. Our Values and Commitments                                                                                                  Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply                                            For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Victoria Jeffs, End Point Assessment Organisation Manager, on (T): 01234 754518 or (E): V.Jeffs@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5167. Closing date for receipt of applications: 31 January 2026

Salary

£28,929 to £33,825 per annum, pro rata, with potential progression to £39,586 per annum pro rata

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8 Jan 2026

Program Director Flinders HealthCARE Centre (FHCC)

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

Flinders University

Australia, Bedford Park

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Flinders University

Australia, Bedford Park


Position Details Full-Time | Fixed Term (3 years) Professional HEO10 | $144,266 - $152,903 p.a. Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role We are seeking an experienced Program Director to support the activation of new Flinders HealthCARE Centre (FHCC) – providing state-of-the-art health, education, research and services for South Australia.   The Program Director FHCC provides senior leadership in delivering strategic and operational plans for the FHCC program, ensuring successful implementation of activation initiatives. They will work closely with the FHCC Activation Lead, workstream/enabling leads and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to manage and deliver the program. This includes managing complex, concurrent projects, fostering collaboration across Colleges and central portfolios, and engaging with external partners to achieve transformative outcomes for healthcare education and research. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic and operational planning to activate the Flinders HealthCARE Centre and deliver its vision as a world-class health, education, and research centre. Manage complex, concurrent projects across business and technology domains, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, time, and budget. Drive stakeholder engagement and collaboration across Colleges, central portfolios, and external partners to achieve program objectives. Facilitate effective decision-making by program governance groups (e.g., Project Boards) through relevant advice and recommendations. Mentor and guide project teams to develop capability and deliver excellence. About You You will bring: Postgraduate qualifications and/or extensive experience in program or project leadership. High-level strategic thinking, planning, and analytical skills to deliver outcomes aligned with strategic goals. Expertise in managing complex, concurrent projects, including budgets, schedules, risks, and benefits. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate across diverse groups. Proven experience in change management, business analysis, and agile delivery approaches. Please refer to the attached position description, for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities. College of Nursing and Health Sciences  At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates.  Flinders University HealthCARE Centre (FHCC) The Flinders HealthCARE Centre is a landmark initiative designed to deliver world-class healthcare education, research, and clinical services for South Australia. This state-of-the-art facility will bring together leading academics, clinicians, and industry partners to create an integrated environment that advances health outcomes, fosters innovation, and prepares the next generation of health professionals. Research and training facilities at the Centre will mean Flinders University can produce an additional 1,300 work-ready graduates each year, including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, paramedics, midwives, psychologists and other allied health professionals. Design and development have begun, with Flinders University targeting construction to start in 2027 and the new facility scheduled to open early 2029. https://news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2025/04/01/flinders-university-to-embark-on-a-300-million-state-of-the-art-health-service-for-south-australia/ Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document.  This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description View Position Description For more information regarding this position, please contact Tracy Humphrey Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 22 Jan 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

Salary

$144,266 - $152,903 p.a.

Posted

9 Jan 2026

Subjects Taught at Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD)

See below for a range of subjects taught at Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD)

Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology