University of Coimbra

The School of Psychology, University of Southampton, is seeking to appoint three permanent lecturers in health, clinical or social psychology to grow our research and contribute to delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate education. We are seeking applications from individuals whose expertise will help us build capacity as part of an ongoing programme of strategically focussed investment, aligned with our four research centres (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/areas/psychology). We particularly welcome applications from candidates whose research can contribute to one or more of our cross-centre thematic priorities in adult and child mental health (e.g., mood/anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, psychosis), digital interventions and health technologies, and individual, relational, and collective self (e.g., personality and wellbeing, relationship processes and sexual behaviour, culture and intergroup relations). You will hold a doctorate in psychology or relevant discipline, be able to evidence excellence in research and teaching in the areas highlighted above commensurate with your level, and share our ambition to deliver high quality research, education, and training in psychological science. Successful applicants will benefit from working in a vibrant, world-leading, research intensive Russell Group university. The school provides an excellent environment for career development allowing for 40% research time on balanced (research and education) pathway contracts, and state-of-the-art research facilities that include: well-established clinical-academic links with NHS services, and purpose-built laboratories for psychometric testing, social interaction and behavioural observation, quantitative sensory testing, therapeutic intervention, psychopharmacology, and child/family studies. Specialist neuroscience facilities include 3T MRI, EEG, neurostimulation, eye-tracking, virtual reality labs as well as established links with the School of Biological Sciences, School of Medicine (Psychiatry, Clinical Neuroscience, Primary Care) and local/regional NHS neurological and rehabilitation services. Our strategic partnerships with schools, NHS Trusts, Government, charities and industry deliver world leading impact (REF2021) and attract significant grant income from all major research funders. The school also provides opportunities for the award of funds to support research activity including PhD studentships, networking, conference attendance and equipment/lab facilities, as well as regular active seminar programmes of invited external speakers in each research centre. Our BPS/HCPC accredited education provision spans both single and joint-honours UG and a range of PGT (including MSc Health and Clinical Psychology) and CPD courses. We also offer professional doctoral training programmes in Clinical (DClinPsy) and Educational DEdPsy) Psychology.  We are an ambitious, successful and growing School (Top 10 nationally; Guardian League Table 2025) providing a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment located on the beautiful Highfield Campus at the University of Southampton. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities. We recognise that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance, including flexible and part-time working. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award.  For further details about the posts, you are invited to contact Professor Charles Leek (Head of Psychology: Charles.Leek@soton.ac.uk), Professor Lyn Ellett (Deputy Head of School Education: l.a.ellett@soton.ac.uk) or Professor Denis Drieghe (Deputy Head of School Research: D.Drieghe@soton.ac.uk).

The Role and the Department Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development. We are seeking a Post Award Finance and Project Officer to join our Post Award Team within Research Operations to support a colleagues maternity leave. You will deliver comprehensive post-award financial and administrative support, ensuring that project leaders and researchers receive timely, expert advice. Your responsibilities will span the full grant lifecycle, from award acceptance and project setup, through financial monitoring and budget management, to final claims, reconciliation, project closure, and preparation for both internal and external audits. Stakeholder engagement is at the core of this role. You will act as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners, facilitating clear communication and effective coordination across departments and funding bodies. You will also regularly review project budgets, income, and expenditure to maintain accuracy and to identify and address any significant variances such as under- or overspending, ineligible costs, or issues with overhead recovery. The postholder has the following key responsibilities: Manage the post-award financial administration of non-research grants, ensuring accurate and timely closure.   Prepare and submit financial claims, invoices, and statements in line with funder and institutional deadlines.   Monitor budgets, income, and expenditure, identifying and resolving variances, and providing financial forecasts to project leads.   Reconcile project accounts, process final expenditure and exchange rate journals, and ensure accurate allocation of income.   Ensure compliance with funder terms and conditions, advising stakeholders on eligible expenditure and removing ineligible costs.   Coordinate staff approvals with HR, ensuring alignment with project budgets and funder requirements.   Calculate and transfer fEC overheads/indirect costs in accordance with approved budgets.   Liaise with internal teams (Finance, HR, Departments) and external stakeholders (funders, HEIs, partners) to resolve queries.   Maintain accurate, auditable records and ensure financial systems reflect final approved expenditure.   Working pattern: Monday - Friday. Hybrid 2 days in the office. You can work additional days in the office if you choose. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub.Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage: .  

Department: Pavel Plevka Research Group – Central European Institute of Technology Deadline: 31 Jan 2026 Start date: flexible Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research Come to CEITEC MU in Brno and join us! We are passionate structural virologists at CEITEC looking for  Postdoctoral Researcher in structural virology About this position:  Do you have a passion for understanding the details of virus replication cycles? Join our team! Our research projects focus on determining particle structures and infection mechanisms of human picornaviruses and flaviviruses, as well as bacteriophages infecting pathogenic bacteria. The Plevka Lab has access to cutting-edge cryo-EM equipment at our in-house core facility. Our work is supported by significant third-party funding, including an ERC Consolidator grant, ensuring freedom in pursuing our research endeavors. We are seeking creative, independent, and motivated colleagues with proven research experience relevant to this position. Candidates with expertise in virology or structural biology are particularly encouraged to apply.  The ideal candidate profile:  Must-have:  A PhD degree or equivalent in virology, structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field Expertise in cryo-EM, cryo-ET, or X-ray crystallography is an advantage but not a requirement Experience with tissue culture work or genetic modification of bacteria and phages is a strong plus, as well as programming skills A publication record in peer-reviewed journals Fluency in English (spoken and written) Nice-to-have:  Good communication and interpersonal skills Motivation and a collaborative mindset What we provide to you:  Open access to CEITEC MU core facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff Full-time contract An attractive salary (ERC-funded position) Flexible working hours Support for further education and professional development  Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid vacation, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme, Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons directly at the campus  Daycare for children on Campus Support from: Welcome Office service before and after arrival  Grant Office support  Postdoc Peer Committee CEITEC events – workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gatherings, etc. How to apply?  Application deadline: 31.01.2026 Start date: flexible Applications, including a CV, motivation letter, list of publications, and contacts for at least two references, should be sent via e-application bellow.  In case of any troubles with the e-application, please contact Darja Horáková (darja.horakova@ceitec.muni.cz).