University of Balamand

Position Details Fixed Term, available until 31/12/2028| Full Time Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a. Location: Bedford Park / Kaura Country View Position Description College of Medicine and Public Health At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do. About the Role Join a 3-year NHMRC-funded project related to a novel gut-brain circuit that controls mood and behaviour as our Research Fellow, where you will have the opportunity to undertake research in the discipline of Human Physiology under the broad direction of the Chief Investigator. Working closely and collaboratively with the Chief Investigator and wider Research Team, you will be able to contribute to project design and implementation, the analysis of data and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. You will have the opportunity to actively report on new and current research related to the research program, through generation of high-quality publications and conference presentations. In addition, this position will contribute to the preparation of applications for externally funded research funding and may assist in leading students involved in the research Project, according to the University’s policies, practices and standards. You will also work across the following responsibilities: Actively contributing to the research project by collaborating with the Research Team to successfully deliver project milestones and Key Performance Indicators. Independently contributing to the planning and execution of research by offering new and innovative ideas, reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information, actively participating in the production of data, contributing to the writing and editing of grant applications and attending seminars, meetings and conferences. Playing a lead role in coordinating, planning and executing the project tasks required to collaborate with industry partners. Independently contributing to ethical, high quality and innovative research and evaluation through activities such as scholarship, publishing in recognised high quality journals and assisting the preparation and submission of bids for external research funding. This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through education, research and partnership. About You You are an experienced researcher who is passionate about Human Physiology and is curious about the gut-brain circuit that controls mood and behaviour. You hold a PhD in physiology or neuroscience or related areas, highlighting your commitment to contributing to research centred around better understanding the human body. Your well-developed interpersonal and communication skills are highlighted by your innate ability to foster an inclusive research team environment, including experience supervising junior staff and students, and your wide-spreading network of diverse stakeholders and industry partners. You will also be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated research experience in terms of publications in high quality journals, and presentations at a national and/or international level in a field relevant to this project. Demonstrated experience in, or understanding quantitative research methodologies relevant to the project including some or all of the following: electrophysiology, secretion experiments, small animal surgery, in vivo animal work, mouse behavioural analysis, molecular genetics, use or maintenance of transgenic mouse colonies, microscopy, immunohistochemistry. Demonstrated experience delivering project targets on time, and the ability to plan and execute data collection and analysis related to these projects. Demonstrated ability to critically review the literature in relevant fields. 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 Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 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. Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination 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 For more information regarding this position, please contact Damien Keating. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 15 Mar 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.

UniSQ is a bold, ambitious, and deeply community-connected institution leading the transformation of regional Australia through education, research, and innovation —where student-centred learning meets world-class research with real-world impact. The School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of five Schools reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research). The School offers a diverse and comprehensive suite of programs, including the Bachelor of Nursing, Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, and a range of postgraduate specialisations spanning Advanced Practice, Clinical Education, Gerontology, Rural and Remote Health, and Leadership and Management. These programs are central to UniSQ’s commitment to developing a highly skilled, adaptable and future‑ready nursing and midwifery workforce that meets the needs of communities and health systems. UniSQ is seeking an outstanding person to provide vision and leadership as Head of School and Dean, Nursing and Midwifery. This role will have responsibility for advancing teaching and education scholarship, and innovation, the future development of research excellence, and evidenced-based practice with a strong connectivity to community and the health services. The successful candidate will foster a collaborative and productive research environment through industry partnerships, health service collaborations, grants, publications, and research higher degree graduates. The role will work closely with the School’s academic team and health profession regulators to ensure curriculum is innovatively progressing nursing and midwifery practice, with a strong focus on student experience. The position can be based in either Ipswich or Toowoomba. Current Nursing registration and or eligibility is essential. We are seeking an inspiring nursing and/or midwifery academic leader with a strategic vision for the future of nursing and midwifery education and research. Your excellent academic leadership skills should be coupled with a demonstrated track record of engagement with health services and communities and your ability to collaborate across the University. For a confidential discussion or to request the candidate information booklet, please contact  Janine Fitzgerald on +61 424 164 765 or at jfitzgerald@robinsonfitzgerald.com.au or Kate Robinson on +61 409 769 560 or at krobinson@robinsonfitzgerald.com.au, quoting reference RF0258.  Applications can be sent to either or both of the above email addresses and will close on the 1st April 2026.

SCHOOL: School of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing (AIAC) ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: Artificial Intelligence, computer science, data science POSITION TITLE: Professor CAMPUS: Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University [XJTLU], Entrepreneur College (Taicang) Campus CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time; Fixed-Term/3-year contract, renewable. The 3rd contract is open-ended. University Overview In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has around 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for the UK and other institutional partners. At the same me, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practices and culture from the West and East. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn Entrepreneur College (Taicang) Overview In 2019, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) was launched as a pioneer of and an educational model for the future university and campus in developing talents and leaders to meet local, national, and global challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Developed in collaboration with the Taicang Municipal Government and industry partners, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) moved to the university’s newly opened award-winning Taicang campus within Greater Suzhou in September 2022. As a result, there are opportunities at all levels for innovative academics in the fields represented by several different schools and education platforms. For detailed information about the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), please visit: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/entrepreneur-college-taicang/ AIAC School Overview The School AI and Advanced Computing (AIAC) is one of 7 industry-themed Schools in the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). Common to each School is an Education, Research and Development Institute (“ERDI”) for teaching and university-business research collaboration, a professional services centre supporting the daily activities of students, staff, and business partners, and a School Affiliated Company, which has been jointly established by XJTLU and the School’s industry partner for practical on-the-job learning and teaching. AIAC has been developed with the direct involvement of leading businesses at the forefront of AI and computing developments. As a result, the School has a robust business development strategy linked to the AI industry’s technological and research developments. Our industry-led research is underpinned by our entrepreneurial ethos that is central to the School’s activities. Academic staff work closely with our industrial  partners, developing academic programmes and research projects that focus on applied AI solutions and commercialization opportunities. Our student-centred teaching ensures students are at the heart of everything we do. Our degree programmes offer a solid grounding in the foundations of the discipline, immerse students in entrepreneurialism and technology through industry practices, and ensure students are fully prepared for their career development. For detailed information about the university, please visit: School of AI and Advanced Computing - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University POSITION OVERVIEW The successful candidate will be a senior staff member in the School and will be responsible to the Dean for effectively managing and administrating the School’s activities. Through their leadership, the candidate will ensure that the School meets its ambitious targets by creating an intellectually stimulating and vibrant environment where its students and staff can flourish. The broad dimensions of the post are to: Lead and grow the research and academic profile of the AIAC in collaboration with the School’s industrial partners. Provide leadership and vision for the future direction and development of AI research and teaching in the School. Shape the School’s research strategy, deliver high-quality research, and support entrepreneurial-focused teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Take on leadership, management, and external engagement activities to support the School. Be a strong advocate for the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) nationally and internationally. Responsibilities and Duties We are looking for future colleagues in all fields of computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, biocomputation, numeral networks, generative artificial intelligence, or mathematical modelling who can: Conduct high-quality research, evidenced by publications in world-leading journals, and attract industry and government research funding by offering significant research impact. Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and graduate students, as evidenced, for example, by peers, students and external examiners. Work collaboratively across the campus and the wider university to ensure an inclusive, enriching and enabling entrepreneurial learning experience. Work collaboratively with the Dean of School in designing and implementing the School’s Research, Enterprise, and Industrial Development strategies. Work with relevant colleagues and departments to identify opportunities for successfully exploration research opportunities. Create and support a healthy industry-enhanced research environment, with agreed annual research outcomes and expectations, emphasizing impact and industry-funded quality research and innovation. Identify and implement strategies to maximise grant capture and research income from external funding bodies and business/industry. Supervise PhD students and mentor Early Career Researchers in PhD supervision. Contribute to the development of the School by providing expertise and performing horizon scanning for the development of new opportunities at home and abroad. Generate and manage major research grant applications to support innovative industry-focused cross-disciplinary research and become an ambassador for the School to promote interdisciplinary research and teaching activities. Represent the Dean of School when necessary, within the College, University and externally as appropriate. Any other work-related tasks assigned by the Dean of School or Director of ERDI. Essential Qualifications/Experience Successful applicants to the position of Professor are expected to have: A PhD in artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, or other relevant disciplines from a world-renowned university. Ideally, hold a PgCert HE or equivalent. Outstanding research leadership and management experience and the ability to motivate and inspire teams with good people skills. A national/international reputation with demonstrable impact in any research and innovation fields relevant to the School. Evidence of successful research partnerships with academic institutions and external organisations. Evidence of good, sustained, and successful leadership of research grants and consultancy contracts and conducting high-quality research, evidenced by clear impact of output and publications in leading journals. Demonstrable experience in cooperating with industrial partners to develop R&D projects. A rich experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, strategic planning and financial management in a university and business environment. First-class networking skills and an ability to build and nurture external contacts and partnerships, working with businesses and other organisations in the area of innovation and business support to benefit the School. Excellent organisational, implementation and monitoring skills to deliver successful outcomes. A good track record of engagement with students and industry. A high level of communicative competence in English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction internally and externally. The ability to motivate and inspire a range of colleagues and stakeholders to understand and be involved in the work of AIAC and the wider university. Strong teamwork spirit. Desirable Qualifications Experience working in a relevant industry would be an advantage. Evidence of administration and management experience in international universities or Sino-foreign joint universities would be an advantage. Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEE and HEA. Knowledge/experience in international higher education. Research Funding Support The university provides every new faculty members a Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects and a Research Engagement Fund to support their continuous research activities. The university will also support all faculty members applying for national, province and city-level programmes. These programmes aim to support excellent Chinese and non-Chinese citizen scientists working and conducting research in China. Successful applications will be based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support for the applications. Talent/Research Programme-Funding Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas) - RMB 1-3 Million Innovation Leading Talent - up to RMB 2 Million Outstanding Leading Talent of International Discipline - 50% of Annual Package Young Leading Talent of International Discipline - 50% of Annual Package COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. BENEFITS: Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-of allowances as Housing allowance Travel allowance Education allowance Relocation allowance Medical insurance: commercial insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (13 days) Full Paid Holidays (34 days per academic year including university closure days and annual leave) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity/Maternity Leave Parental Leave Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visas and residence permits in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your applications online https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2990&company=xjtlu Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file that includes 3 parts in the following order: A cover leer specifying your suitability for the role A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Contact details for three references (at least a reference from current or most recent employer. Preferably current employer *and* last employer) For informal inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Office. Email: Mingyu.Yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn Applications should be received by the closing date stated above.