University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS)

About us: This is an exciting opportunity to join the Health Psychology Section, part of the School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences at King’s College London. The School is part of the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience (IoPPN), focusing on understanding the psychological, social, and behavioural factors that influence mental health and well-being. The School promotes cutting-edge research and translation into practice, addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. The Health Psychology Section is home to pioneering research in health behaviors, patient outcomes, and interventions to improve mental and physical health. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside leading academics and researchers in the field, contributing to impactful studies aimed at enhancing the psychological care of patients across different health settings. You will work closely with an experienced research team, which includes postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and clinical experts. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Programme Manager to join Dr Heathcote’s team within the Health Psychology Group, Department of Psychology at King’s College London. We are seeking a proactive and organized Programme / Lab Manager to oversee the administrative and operational aspects of a 5-year Wellcome Trust funded research programme entitled ‘When your body betrays you: interoceptive mechanisms of anxiety after cancer’. This is an interdisciplinary research programme cutting across psychology, neuroscience, and patient-clinician communication. This dynamic role involves managing budgets, contracts, and collaborations across leading institutions (KCL, UCL, and Stanford), supporting clinical trial-related activities of novel digital mind-body therapies, and facilitating research dissemination through publications and science communication. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Principal Investigator and lab members, coordinating meetings, onboarding new staff, and fostering a positive and inclusive research culture. This role will require in-person attendance at Guy’s Hospital for at least two days per week on Mondays and Tuesdays. The additional 0.5 days can be worked either on Wednesdays or Thursdays and be worked flexibly, including at Guy’s or from home. The Health Psychology Section at King’s College London has played a pivotal role in advancing Health Psychology in the UK and continues to drive impactful research in long-term condition management and intervention development. This is a part-time post (50% FTE; 2.5 days per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 16/02/2027. Please note that as this role is part time, the salary listed in this advert will be pro rated accordingly. About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Excellent organizational and project management skills. Experience supporting funded research projects, particularly in the areas of psychology, mental health, and/or physical health. Motivated and driven to improve the lives of people diagnosed with cancer. Excellent interpersonal communication and team-working skills. Self-motivated, proactive, and takes initiative to problem-solve. Able to work in-person at Guy’s Hospital two days per week (Mondays & Tuesdays). Desirable criteria Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Health Science, or a related degree. Masters degree in Psychology, Health Science, or a related degree. Experience of supporting research within an NHS setting. Experience working with vulnerable populations or families impacted by cancer. Programme or lab management experience in academic or clinical research settings, including supporting Trial Steering Committee activities. 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 next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information: 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 advert. 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. Interviews are due to be held in January 2026. Grade and Salary: Grade 5: £39,076 - £43,909 / Grade 6: £45,031 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133225 Close Date: 01-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Lauren Heathcote Contact Details: lauren.heathcote@kcl.ac.uk

Department: Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures Vacancy ID: 039263 Closing Date: 15-Feb-2026 Maynooth University seeks an outstanding academic to join our staff as Professor in the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SMLLC). The person appointed will have an excellent record in research, scholarship and publication, in teaching and educational innovation, and in academic leadership in one of the five subject areas represented in the SMLLC (Chinese Studies; French and Francophone Studies; German Studies; Spanish and Latin American Studies; and Applied Linguistics and TESOL). They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching and research programmes of the university, as well as to the management and coordination of the SMLLC. Professor B (2025) Salary Scale: €104,509 – €139,692 p.a. (6 points)  Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.  Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 15 February 2026. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

Description The Division of Engineering (Civil and Urban Engineering) in New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a post-doctoral associate to work on research centering around infrastructure systems and the environment under the supervision of Dr. Ahmad Bin Thaneya. The post-doctoral associate will lead collaborative efforts in advancing research focusing on the intersection of infrastructure, climate, and human health. Examples of current active projects include: Developing optimization models to analyze and mitigate fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure from various infrastructure systems (e.g., transportation networks, manufacturing systems, and truck routing). Assessing the relevance of the intake fraction (i.e., exposure efficiency) of major emission sources as a critical metric for infrastructure design, management, and policymaking. Investigating the residual sources of PM2.5 exposure from transportation systems following electric vehicle (EV) adoption, including exposure due to emissions from electricity generation for charging EVs, buses, trucks, rail, pavement resurfacing, tire and brake wear, and supply chain effects. Conducting life-cycle uncertainty assessments of building materials, carbon sinks (e.g., carbon dioxide removal options), and alternative low-carbon fuel sources. Candidates should demonstrate a strong theoretical background and proficiency in one or more of the following areas: infrastructure systems modeling, emissions inventory development, air quality modeling (chemical transport models and/or reduced-complexity models), exposure assessment of airborne pollutants, and life-cycle assessment. The post-doctoral associate will be expected to lead research efforts and contribute to publications in reputable academic journals. Qualifications: A PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a related field High proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python or MATLAB) A strong record of authorship in peer-reviewed academic journals Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support effective collaboration For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, a transcript, and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email aab8693@nyu.edu. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. 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.