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About Us ​​King’s College London is a leading University with nine Faculties. As part of King’s Health Partners, we have an excellent environment for health care interaction and a strong focus on mentoring and career development. ​The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) placed King’s applied and allied health research 1st for: overall proportion of research rated 4* (world-leading, the best mark possible), research papers rated 4*, impact rated 4*, environment rated 4*(joint), Grade Point Average and Power. REF2021 rated as world-leading: 100% of our environment, 86% of our impact and 70% of our research overall. Over 95% of our research overall was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. ​As of 2025, Kings is number 1 in the world for Nursing (QS world rankings). King’s produces more highly cited research outputs (top 1% citations) on palliative care than any other centre internationally (SciVal), and is second in the world on the same metric for nursing and midwifery. King’s is the largest provider of health care education in Europe. ​The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care (NMPC) is based in the heart of central and south London. It includes the Cicely Saunders Institute for Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation, the premier Institute for Palliative Care, bringing together clinical, research and education teams. ​Our applied clinical and health multidisciplinary research transforms therapies, the healthcare experience and outcomes for patients and those important to them, wherever they are cared for. Our award-winning NMPC education programmes span pre-registration nursing and midwifery, and multidisciplinary post-graduate taught and research programmes. ​We are committed to staff development and offer opportunities to identify and access appropriate training and professional growth. About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual experienced in the practice and communication of sound statistical principles to join our Faculty. The Faculty supports high quality epidemiological studies and complex clinical trials in nursing, midwifery, palliative care, rehabilitation, technologies, and health services research. You will contribute to new grant applications and advise on studies to completion and publication, including supervision of junior statisticians. You will also contribute to teaching, provide PhD and MSc supervision and contribute to improving statistical skills across the Faculty. You will be associated with the UKCRC-registered King’s Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), working to their quality management system. The King’s CTU has world-leading statistical and trial delivery expertise and provides randomisation services and other management system support. You will be involved in grant applications to a variety of funding streams such as those offered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research and the Medical Research Council (MRC), including pilot/feasibility to definitive trials and fellowships that typically involve trials or epidemiology using big data. There are excellent opportunities to develop, lead and apply novel methods and approaches, in response to complexities in data structures, interventions and outcome measures across the research areas of the Faculty. NMPC researchers collaborate in applications for trials of complex interventions, adaptive designs, cluster randomised trials and outcomes with intercurrent events. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an ​indefinite ​contract. You will report to the Professor of Statistics and Epidemiology. Location: Hybrid – minimum of 2 days on campus (1 day at Waterloo, 1 day at Denmark Hill) About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Senior Lecturer (Education & Research)  Essential criteria Higher academic degree (PhD or medical equivalent) Clear upward trajectory of peer-review publications with sustainable track record consistent with world-leading or internationally excellent REF outputs, with originality, rigour, and significance in areas relevant to Faculty research themes. These should demonstrate growing international recognition of research excellence in their field. Evidence of ability to secure research grant funding, demonstrated by previous experience and upward sustainable track record, plans, experience of funding schemes relevant to Faculty research themes, and demonstrable leadership in delivering publications/projects. Clear ability to obtain sufficient funding to lead a research group to deliver an innovative research programme. Evidence of continued development in research methods in applied health and/or clinical research, and how these would contribute to improving and/or complement the Faculty’s research and education, with increasing expertise in specific areas (e.g. health services research, trials, mixed methods, co-design, big data analysis, implementation science, economics, statistics, patient and public involvement). Experience of and training in PhD supervision, as first or second supervisory and/or as part of supervisory progression panels.  Evidence of commitment to continued development in evidence-based practice, research methods and evidence relevant to care, with up-to-date knowledge, skills and accomplishments, able to supervise MSc and undergraduate student projects and critically appraise a wide range of relevant research, including data presentation and basic analysis. Evidence of high-quality expert statistical input into planning, funding applications, protocols, analysis, interpretation and write-up of original and rigorous clinical trials and other well-designed studies (especially big data epidemiology). Evidence of provision of high-quality statistical advice e.g. serving as the independent statistician on study oversight committees Hold a postgraduate qualification in teaching, recognised by Advance HE (formerly the Higher Education Academy) Desirable criteria Relevant clinical, health or social care expertise and proven commitment to one or more of the fields relevant to the faculty, and a network of national successful collaborations that will benefit our future directions Ability to identify new research opportunities and collaborative partnerships to enhance the research of the Faculty and King’s Reader (Education & Research) Essential criteria Higher academic degree (PhD or medical equivalent) Clear upward trajectory of peer-review publications with sustainable track record consistent with world-leading or internationally excellent REF outputs, with originality, rigour, and significance in areas relevant to Faculty research themes. These should demonstrate growing international recognition of research excellence in their field or internationally recognised leadership in their field of research with new knowledge and innovation. Evidence of ability to secure research grant funding, demonstrated by previous experience and upward sustainable track record, plans, experience of funding schemes relevant to Faculty research themes, and demonstrable leadership in delivering publications/projects. Clear ability to obtain sufficient funding to lead a research group to deliver an innovative research programme or experience in obtaining funding and leading a research group to deliver an innovative research programme. Evidence of continued development in research methods in applied health and/or clinical research, and how these would contribute to improving and/or complement the Faculty’s research and education, with increasing expertise in specific areas (e.g. health services research, trials, mixed methods, co-design, big data analysis, implementation science, economics, statistics, patient and public involvement), and with international recognition of this. Experience of the planning and delivering high-quality evaluated education at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels with a strong focus on a high-quality student experience and success. Evidence of leadership in education or assessment initiatives. Evidence of supervising PhD students and strong progress and timely completion. Evidence of commitment to continued development in evidence-based practice, research methods and evidence relevant to care, with up-to-date knowledge, skills and accomplishments, able to supervise MSc and undergraduate student projects and critically appraise a wide range of relevant research, including data presentation and basic analysis. Evidence of high-quality expert statistical input into planning, funding applications, protocols, analysis, interpretation and write-up of original and rigorous clinical trials and other well-designed studies (especially big data epidemiology). Evidence of provision of high-quality statistical advice e.g. serving as the independent statistician on study oversight committees Hold a postgraduate qualification in teaching, recognised by Advance HE (formerly the Higher Education Academy) Desirable criteria Relevant clinical, health or social care expertise and proven commitment to one or more of the fields relevant to the faculty, and a network of national and international successful collaborations that will benefit our future directions. Track record of successful capacity building, including PhD supervision, attracting PhD fellowship funding, and growing post-doctoral teams. Experience of serving on grant giving and funding committees. Ability to identify new research opportunities and collaborative partnerships to enhance the research of the Faculty and King’s. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: Senior Lecturer: £65,091-£74,613; Reader: £66,884-£74,613 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134485 Close Date: 15-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Stephen Bremner Contact Details: stephen.bremner@kcl.ac.uk

The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, invites applications for the position of UNIVERSITY TEACHER IN MOLECULAR AND INTEGRATIVE BIOSCIENCES (ESPECIALLY NEUROBIOLOGY) This fixed position from 1.8.2026 (or as agreed) – 31.5.2030 is based in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Biosciences, which is one of the three Departments in the Faculty and located on the Viikki Campus. Tasks Teaching and teaching-related tasks account for the majority (70-90%)of the annual working time. The primary focus will be on contributing to the curriculum of the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience — an international, multilingual programme that attracts both national and international students. In addition, the selected candidate will be involved in bachelor level teaching and teaching-related tasks. Teaching responsibilities will include fundamental topics in neurobiology from molecular and cellular to systems level, as well as quantitative analysis methods and examples of modern approaches in fundamental research. The university teacher selected for the position will be the responsible teacher on selected courses, teach on courses coordinated by other teachers and to assist professors and university lecturers with course preparation and management. Key duties also include student guidance, bachelor’s and master’s thesis supervision and evaluation as well as participation in collaboration with the faculty’s degree programmes. The candidate is encouraged to integrate into Department’s research activities. We expect the candidate to be able to work collaboratively, contributing to joint teaching initiatives and to foster a learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving. Selection criteria According to the University of Helsinki's administrative regulations, applicants must have a relevant higher education degree and teaching experience. When assessing applicants’ qualifications, emphasis will be placed on proficiency and teaching experience in molecular and integrative biosciences, in particular that of relevance for the curriculum of the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience, demonstrated pedagogical competence, supervision of bachelor and master’s theses, and ability to advance the use of interactive and student-centered education methods. Expertise in blended learning approaches that incorporate modern digital tools are regarded as an asset. The successful candidate should have good knowledge of cutting-edge approaches for investigating neurobiological systems at different levels of organization and to be committed to excellence in research-based undergraduate education. Additional merits include a doctoral degree and other research experience, particularly in the field of neurobiology.  Teaching skills The overall teaching skills of a university teacher must be at least at a good level. Applicants' teaching skills will be assessed in relation to the curriculum of the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience in the field of neurobiology. Applicants' teaching skills will be assessed using the faculty's assessment matrix and a teaching demonstration. Language skills The university requires that those holding teaching and research positions must be proficient in the language of instruction, which in this case is English. There is no requirement to be proficient in Finnish for foreign citizens, non-native Finnish citizens or citizens who have not been educated in Finnish or Swedish. However, the ability to understand written Finnish and/or Swedish is considered an advantage. Salary The salary for this position is based on levels 4–5 of the university salary system's teaching and research staff requirement level chart. In addition, a salary component based on personal performance is paid. The total salary is 3400-4200 eur/mo. Application  Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English: Motivation letter (max 1 page) CV A report (max. 3 pages) of teaching experience and merits which are of relevance for the evaluation of teaching skills other documents that may provide relevant information for the selection Alternatively, an academic portfolio maybe provided containing the above documents and information. For more detailed instructions, see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/open-positions/instructions-applicants-teaching-and-research-positions Application is submitted through the University’s electronic recruitment system latest on 31.1.2026. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) must submit their applications through SAP Fiori. Further information can be obtained from the Director of the Department of Molecular and Integrative Biosciences, Professor Susanna Fagerholm, susanna.fagerholm@helsinki.fi, tel. +358 (0) 2941 59926 and from the director of Master’s Programme in Neuroscience, Eva Ruusuvuori, eva.ruusuvuori@helsinki.fi, tel. +358 (0) 2941 59832 Technical support for using the recruitment system: rekrytointi@helsinki.fi A diverse and equal study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all skilled applicants from different backgrounds to apply for our positions. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers

Department: Center of excellence CREATIC – Faculty of Medicine Deadline: 1 Jan 2026 Start date: As soon as possible, or by agreement Job type: full-time | part-time Job field: Administration | Marketing, Media, Advertising & PR The Bursar of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University appoints a selection procedure for the position Content Editor Specialist for the Centre of Excellence CREATIC | CZECRIN (30 - 40 working hours per week) The Centre of Excellence CREATIC of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University in Brno, was established on 1 January 2024 and focused on research and development of cell and gene therapy for selected rare diseases. We cooperate with the Fraunhofer Institute IZI (Germany), the University of Leipzig (Germany) and the University of Copenhagen (Denmark). The establishment of the centre will be supported by the prestigious European grant Teaming for Excellence and a grant from the Ministry of Education Youth and Sports for the next 5 years. CZECRIN is the Czech national infrastructure for clinical research. It is part of the CREATIC Centre of Excellence and the Czech national node of the European Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (ECRIN-ERIC). We are looking for an independent and proactive person to join our team—someone who is well-versed in the world of social media and able to translate expert topics into clear and engaging content. The ideal candidate can write high-quality texts and connect content across various communication channels. At the same time, they are not afraid to actively engage with the professional community. You can find out more about us on our websites: https://ecrin.org/, https://creatic.muni.cz/, CZECRIN.cz. The scope of your work will be:  Regular and systematic management of the CoE CREATIC and VVI CZECRIN social media channels. Searching for relevant content on social media, communicating with the professional community, commenting, and active engagement. Creating and planning posts (in Czech and English) in cooperation with a graphic designer and photo/video maker. Writing texts in Czech and English: creating short social media posts, popular-science content, and web articles; ability to translate expert input from specialists into clear, readable content (with the support of experts and consultations). Connecting content across channels – social media, newsletters, and web articles. Collaboration on newsletter creation. Active identification of topics and working with expert sources (with expert support). Collaboration on the development of campaigns, mini-series, and educational formats – from idea to final output. Regular evaluation and optimization of content (what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve it). Required qualification: Secondary education required; a university degree in communication, marketing, journalism, natural sciences, or a related field is an advantage. Proven experience in social media management. Basic knowledge of social media analytics (Business Manager). Experience with content planning and creation in a broader context – social media, website, and newsletter. Basic graphic skills and the ability to work independently with simple templates (e.g. Canva). Excellent ability to create and edit texts for different target audiences. Ability to understand expert and technical topics. Excellent command of the Czech language. Advanced knowledge of English (at least B2) – ability to understand and respond to expert texts and to communicate with international partners. Independence and proactivity. Responsible, systematic, and detail-oriented approach. Excellent communication skills. An advantage is: Experience in an academic or healthcare environment. Experience with creating expert or popular-science content. Knowledge of mailing tools (e.g. Mailchimp) or planning/collaboration tools (Planner, Miro, etc.). Basic knowledge of SEO and working with CMS platforms (e.g. Umbraco, WordPress). Experience with storytelling (in scientific communication). Overlap into UX or experience with information architecture design. We offer: You will become part of an international team focused on clinical trials at a newly established international university center—unique of its kind in the Czech Republic—dedicated to rare diseases affecting both pediatric and adult patients, where the center’s scientific outcomes significantly increase patients’ chances of survival and quality of life. A friendly team and a pleasant working environment. Strong expert background, new knowledge and experience, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Motivating, independent, and responsible work that truly makes sense. Flexible working hours. Employee benefits (meal allowance / meal voucher contribution, 6 weeks of vacation, contribution to pension insurance, vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, and others). Workplace: Palachovo nám. 726/3, 62500 Brno Type of contract: 1 year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of further extension Job type: 0,75-1,0 (30 - 40 working hours per week) Gross salary: 33,000 – 42,000 CZK for full-time employment – a proportional amount for part-time employment. Start date: as soon as possible, or by agreement How to apply? Please send your application, together with your CV, motivation letter, via the e-application form. After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance by email. For more information, please contact us at via e-mail marketa.salacova@med.muni.cz. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.