University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland

Job Purpose The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralized pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. They form the talent pool which brings a much-needed industry perspective to student learning. They facilitate applied learning and applied research in SIT, complementing the academic expertise of the faculty to bring industry practices and applications into the curriculum. Professional Officers leverage on their industry experiences to create authentic learning environments, where discovery and innovation take place. They act as coaches and mentors to students during practical learning activities such as laboratory sessions, Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Professional Officers could also lead or work with faculty on industry innovation projects to provide solutions to the industry. In addition to their role in applied learning and applied research, Professional Officers manage the centralised laboratory facilities and resources in SIT. With Technical Officers, laboratory safety professionals, and administrators in POD, they jointly develop central policies and processes for the safe and seamless operation of laboratories in SIT. Key Responsibilities Design and teach labs & practice modules. Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry. Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research. Ensure safety in labs. Job Requirements Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related fields from a recognized University. Industry certifications like OSCP, CISSP, or CEH are a plus. Experience: At least 5+ years of experience in security analyst, preferably with exposure to cybersecurity applications. Proven experience as a Certified Security Analyst or in a related role, with a strong understanding of industry best practices, cybersecurity frameworks, IoT Security, OT Security, and Mobile Security. Strong understanding of cryptography, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic primitives, protocols, and PQC. Experience with adversarial machine learning techniques and defenses. Clear understanding of information security principles and the cyber technology landscape. Ability to develop and enforce security policies, conduct security awareness training, and stay updated on emerging cyber threats and hacker methodologies. Experience in developing and enhancing frameworks or standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling cybersecurity incidents in different industries. Soft Skills & Mindset: Passionate about cybersecurity, technically hands-on, willing to learn, and curious about the inner workings of Enterprise/OT/Telecommunications technologies and exploiting their vulnerabilities. Strong interest in supporting research and academic projects, with the ability to adopt and manage new security technologies. Willingness to pursue professional certifications in cybersecurity governance, such as CISSP, OSCP, CSSP (Industry certifications are an added advantage). Actively participate in cybersecurity-related projects or organizations, such as CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team), ISACA, or ISC2.

Promotion Fair 1. London Session Time: 10:00-12:00 Date: 23 January 2026 Location: Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London, SW1P 2. Birmingham Session Time: 10:00-12:00 Date: 25 January 2026 Location: Discover, The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Hill Street, Birmingham B5 4EW 3. Glasgow Session Time: 10:00-12:00 Date: 26 January 2026 Location: Clyde, Hilton Glasgow, 1 William Street, Glasgow, G3 8HT Registration https://v.wjx.cn/vm/OuSi9UO.aspx Note: We will contact successful registrants for more details of the event rundown in due course About BNBU Strategically located in the heart of China’s most vibrant Greater Bay Area, our campus is within the one-hour livelihood circle that encompasses Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Founded in 2005, BNBU is jointly established by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University and enjoys a fine reputation as a pioneer in liberal arts education. Attracting prestigious scholars from around the world, it is a campus of robust international culture, where all classroom lessons are taught in English. Long a magnet for students with ambitions of studying overseas, BNBU sees many of its graduates snapped up by the world’s leading universities. Our Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Culture and Creativity, School of AI and Liberal Arts, and School of General Education together offer a total of 32 undergraduate programmes and more than a dozen postgraduate programmes. Growing rapidly in size, quality and diversity, BNBU now attracts over 10,000 students to its picturesque campus in the coastal city of Zhuhai, and is actively recruiting first-class faculty members to make it a top-tier liberal arts university in China. Talent Acquisition Academic positions Faculty of Business and Management Accounting Finance Applied Economics Business Analytics Management of Human Resources Marketing Management e-Business Management and Information Systems Entrepreneurship and Innovation Digital Media Management   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Public Relations and Advertising Media and Communication Studies English Language and Literature Studies Applied Translation Studies Digital Social Science Globalisation and Development Chinese Culture and Global Communication   Faculty of Science and Technology Applied Mathematics Financial Mathematics Data Science Statistics Computer Science and Technology Artificial Intelligence Environmental Science Food Science and Technology Applied Psychology   School of Culture and Creativity Culture, Creativity and Management Media Arts and Design Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management Animation and Interactive Media Game Design Cinema and Television Music Performance   School of AI and Liberal Arts Computational Media + N Digital Global Communication + N Intelligent Business Leadership + N Math + N   School of General Education Chinese Language and Culture Centre Centre for Foreign Languages Whole Person Education Centre Sports, Health and Communication Qualification Requirements Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in a related discipline. Successful candidates are expected to be committed to excellence in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable ability to undertake independent research leading to outcomes with a strong impact, such as publication in high-quality, internationally recognized, indexed journals and scholarly presses. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with successful candidates’ experience and accomplishments.   Disciplinary Leaders We are now seeking accomplished and forward-thinking scholars to join us as Disciplinary Leaders, tasked with steering the strategic development and future growth of our key academic fields including: Accounting; Business Analytics; Business Management (including but not limit to Human Resources, Marketing Management, and Digital Media Management); Public Relations and Advertising; Data Science; Environmental Science; Applied Psychology; Game Design; Culture, Creativity & Management and Media Arts and Design. Job Description These senior faculty positions are pivotal to our mission. The successful candidates will provide the intellectual vision and academic direction to elevate their disciplines, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation, relevance, and scholarly impact. The appointed Discipline Leader will be entrusted with the following key responsibilities: Qualification Requirements The candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, supported by a strong international record of research and publication. He/she should be a visionary leader and distinguished scholar, who is eligible for faculty appointment as a full professor. Essential qualities include demonstrated academic leadership, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, a passion for teaching in a multicultural setting, and excellent communication skills, all underpinned by a genuine dedication to building an inclusive academic environment. Provide Strategic Academic Leadership: Define and implement a compelling strategic vision for the discipline, guiding its development, innovation, and long-term growth in alignment with BNBU's mission. Champion Research Excellence: Establish and sustain a world-class, competitively funded research programme, fostering a vibrant culture of scholarly inquiry, publication, and innovation within the discipline. Mentor the Next Generation: Provide inspirational guidance and mentorship to undergraduate and postgraduate students, while actively supporting the professional development of junior faculty members. Drive Curriculum Innovation: Lead the ongoing enhancement and modernization of the curriculum, ensuring pedagogical excellence and maintaining the discipline's relevance in an evolving global context. Forge Strategic Partnerships: Develop and nurture robust relationships with industry, professional bodies, and international institutions to create impactful collaborations and expand the discipline's reach and influence. Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas) for 2026 Qualification Requirements Applicants should: abide by laws of the People’s Republic of China and have good ethics in science be born after 1 January, 1986 have obtained a doctoral degree have research interests mainly in science and technology, and related disciplines prior to 15 April 2026, have no less than three years’ continuous research or teaching experience outside Chinese Mainland in a prestigious university or R&D institute be living outside or haven’t returned to Chinese Mainland before 1 January, 2025 and willing to work full time for three years in Chinese Mainland with no other full-time employments outside Chinese Mainland Benefits 1. Salary: Competitive salary (similar to Hong Kong Baptist University) Those eligible may enjoy relevant subsidies and relocation allowance Those eligible may apply for Talents Subsidy of Greater Bay Area  2. Research fund: Provide relevant research funding support Provide laboratory space, office, support to build up innovative research team, etc.  3. Other supports: Provide support for admitting doctoral and postgraduate students Provide housing allowance and staff residential apartments in the future Provide children’s education assistance Help with applying for High-level Talent’s Card of Guangdong and enjoy one-stop talent services of Guangdong province and Zhuhai Provide support to obtain the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card Provide supplementary commercial insurance Postdoctoral Fellow Postdoctoral Fellow at BNBU Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) had been approved to establish postdoctoral programmes, which are the first at Zhuhai. At present, the University has 2 postdoctoral programmes with established postdoctoral training management system. The programmes will strengthen the research of fundamental disciplines and develop talents concerned. On this basis, the programmes will focus on train a group of high-potential and comprehensive young scholars with research interests in cross-disciplines and cutting-edge topics. World-class resources will be brought into the build-up of postdoctoral programmes to push forward the postdoctoral fellows' role in the technology and innovation of China and Guangdong province. Requirements Excellent academic performance and research potential. Possess a good international vision Under the age of 35 A doctoral degree obtained within the recent three years or Ph.D. candidates who have passed the doctoral defense Work full-time in the University Discipline Mathematics, Statistics and their related interdisciplines Remuneration and Benefits 1. A highly competitive salary package: The University collaborates with relevant governmental departments, preponderant disciplines, supervisors, and university-local authority cooperation platforms to build a new postdoctoral support system for postdoctoral fellows. A comprehensive annual salary ranges from 300,000 CNY to 600,000 CNY (inclusive allowances from governments at all levels) Performance-based reward will be provided when obtained outstanding research output Social insurance, housing fund and supplementary commercial insurance shall be covered Accommodation and excellent living facilities are available Underage children of postdoctoral fellows are entitled to enter public schools available Create an excellent research community and the continuous efforts made to provide international collaborations Relocation fee of maximum 700,000 CNY can be applied for from the government if continue to work in Guangdong upon completion of the programme  2. Favorable research platform: Support the application of various scientific research projects/funding Participation in the team collaboration of provincial key laboratory Ensure adequate research funding and experiment conditions Encourage participation of international academic conferences  3. Clear career development: Recommendation to apply for talent programmes at all levels Enjoy the priority to the application of the University’s academic positions upon completion Supervisors’ List 1. Statistics: Prof . Jianxin PAN ( jianxinpan@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Patrick CHAU ( patrickchau@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Terry Huajun YE ( hjye@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Ivan Yuhui DENG ( ivandeng@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Adolf Koi Yu NG ( adolfng@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Luchuan LIU ( andylcliu@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Zhihua LI ( zhihuali@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Weimin LIU ( weiminliu@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Zhe XUANYUAN ( zhexuanyuan@bnbu.edu.cn ) 2. Mathematics: Prof . Tao TANG ( ttang@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Yana DI ( yndi@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Qiang ZHANG ( mazq@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Weiwei SUN ( maweiw@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Jianglun WU ( jianglunwu@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Xiaowen SHAN ( xiaowenshan@bnbu.edu.cn )    Application Procedures Please contact and seek the supervisor's recommendations by filling in the "Postdoctoral Fellow Recommendation Form" (Download from: https://postdoc.bnbu.edu.cn/) Please fill in and submit the online "Postdoctoral Application Form" Please upload the completed "Postdoctoral Fellow Recommendation Form" to Appendix 4 of the online "Postdoctoral Application Form" Applications should invite two referees to send a recommendation letter to postdoc@bnbu.edu.cn, with the subject "Applicant's name + Postdoctoral Fellow Recommendation Letter". One of the referees should be the applicant's Ph.D. supervisor Links: https://postdoc.bnbu.edu.cn/ https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Job_Vacancy/Postdoctoral.htm Contact Information Faculty of Business and Management & School of General Education Ms. Sylvia HUANG Tel: 86-756-3620461 Email: sylviasxhuang@bnbu.edu.cn Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Ms. Raina JIA Tel: 86-756-3620013 Email: rainaynjia@bnbu.edu.cn Faculty of Science and Technology Ms. Mickey LI Tel: 86-756-3620680 Email: mickeylwli@bnbu.edu.cn Ms. Daisy FENG Tel: 86-756-3620068 Email: daisyfeng@bnbu.edu.cn School of Culture and Creativity & School of AI and Liberal Arts Ms. Miffy MA Tel: 86-756-3620516 Email: miffyxzma@bnbu.edu.cn Postdoctoral Fellow Programme Mr. Eric SHE Tel：86-756-3620142 Email：yongchangshe@bnbu.edu.cn Human Resources Office Tel:86-756-3620111 Email: recruit@bnbu.edu.cn Address: 2000 Jintong Road, Tangjiawan, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China More links: Talent 100: https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/talent100.htm Job Vacancy: https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Job_Vacancy.htm

Description The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seek to recruit a Postdoctoral Associate to work on a fascinating project focused on the development machine-learning powered digital twin system for the structural performance of civil engineering structures. The project is a collaboration between multiple research groups led primarily by Professor Tarek Abdoun and Professor Mostafa Mobasher. It involves a diverse range of activities including: structural and geotechnical modeling, machine-learning model development, structural sensing and health monitoring, conducting physical experiments, and validation of computational models. Required Qualifications: A successful applicant must have a PhD in Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Mechanical Engineering. Applicants are expected to demonstrate research experience in the fields of structural modeling and machine-learning model development. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the following will be preferred: The development of computational models to represent structural performance using commercial and research software tools The development and validation of machine learning and artificial intelligence models focused on representing the structural response Physical experimental testing for structural and geotechnical applications Data acquisition and processing from monitoring systems Validation of modeling results against experimental and monitoring data Postdoctoral Associate Employment at NYUAD: The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children as well as other benefits. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests and contact information for at least two references, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Mostafa Mobasher at mostafa.mobasher@nyu.edu. Applications may be submitted on https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research.html. About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.