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The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The Institute for Communication Systems (ICS), home of the 6G Innovation Centre (6GIC), is looking to recruit a full-time Research Fellow to work on Generative and Token-based Semantic Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks (this is a fixed term contract upto Sept 2027). For this opening, the successful candidate will be required to have research experience in wireless communication systems as well as familiarity with design and training of state-of-the-art large generative AI models, e.g. Diffusion Models, Multimodal Large Language Models, etc. The area of specialization for this post is Generative Semantic and Token Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks. ICS is the largest academic research institute in Europe specialising in all aspects of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies). It is home to over 200 researchers with expertise in all communication and broadcasting systems and has developed the best-in-class large scale testbeds for research and innovation and enjoys the state-of-the-art lab and computing facilities. Established in 2012, 5GIC is the world’s first dedicated centre in researching end-to-end aspects of 5G and works closely with national and international leading academic institutes and key industrial partners. In November 2020, 6GIC was officially launched with parallel research undertaken in both 5G+ and 6G for 2030+. About you Applicants should have a good honors PhD degree in wireless communications or AI and computer vision fields and a strong track record of publications. Preference will be given to those with prior publications either in top-tier AI and Computer Vision venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc.), or prestigious IEEE journals (e.g. IEEE JSAC, ComST, etc.). Applicants are expected to have good problem solving and analytical skills, to be proactive, to engage with other researchers and to be self-motivated. The successful candidate will, in collaboration with other researchers, specify, design and implement the systems under investigation. The successful candidates will be joining a very strong and vibrant research team and will be supported by academic staff working on the programme.  How to apply Please apply on the University website with your CV and a cover letter. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi m.boloursazmashhadi@surrey.ac.uk. Please note the University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Calibre of applications. Further details Job Description

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Professor and Director Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Institute (Post Ref.: 24/245) Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Institute (PSEI) aims to promote policy-related research on economic development of the Mainland and Hong Kong. It will synergise resources and expertise in the Mainland and Hong Kong to strengthen research on salient issues related to the economic and financial development of the two places. It will also provide research consultancy on industry and economic policies, in addition to offering policy advice to the authorities to foster mutual prosperity of the Mainland and Hong Kong. The Institute is seeking an outstanding scholar with distinguished scholarly accomplishment in research, teaching and knowledge exchange in the field of policy-related research on economic development of the Mainland and Hong Kong. The appointee will be appointed as a Professor in the Department of Economics and concurrently as Director of the PSEI. The Director of PSEI will be expected to (i) provide strategic direction and leadership for the operation of the Institute to ensure research quality and effectiveness; (ii) formulate and implement strategies for networking and building rapport with academia, business sector, industries and other related stakeholders; (iii) explore new collaboration opportunities with community partners and stakeholders and (iv) identify and secure funding opportunities through grants, partnerships and sponsorships to support the research projects/programmes and various activities of the Institute. General Requirements Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics or relevant discipline, with substantial teaching experience and excellent track record in research and scholarly activities. Good networking capability and ability to establish linkages with the business sector, industries and other research stakeholders would be a definite advantage. Salary and Benefits The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointments with possibility of consideration for substantiation. For applicants with outstanding credentials, substantiation at appointment will be considered. Application Procedure (online applications only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Schemes of Service: Research Division: Health and Social Sciences Employment Type: Fixed Term Job Purpose As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The primary responsibility of this role is to coordinate all aspects of the intervention and study processes, including recruitment, planning, implementation, liaison with stakeholders, monitoring, data management, outcome evaluation and dissemination activities. This will be a part time role. Key Responsibilities Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Undertake these responsibilities in the project:  i. Coordinate day-to-day study operations, including project timelines, participant scheduling, and study logistics ii. Maintain study documentation, recruitment logs, screening records, and project trackers iii. Coordinate meetings and communications among investigators, support workers, clinicians, and participants iv. Ensure intervention fidelity and adherence to the study protocol v. Manage study resources and intervention materials as required vi. Assist with participant screening, recruitment, enrolment, and follow-up activities vii. Support informed consent procedures in accordance with the study protocol and ethics requirements viii. Maintain participant engagement and retention throughout the study ix. Conduct participant assessments and administer study outcome measures according to protocol x. Support the implementation of home-based exercise interventions xi. Provide training, briefings, and ongoing support to support workers to enable the safe and consistent delivery of interventions xii. Monitor participant progress and support exercise progression or modification within study guidelines and delegated scope xiii. Liaise with support workers to monitor intervention delivery and adherence xiv. Monitor and report adverse events or safety concerns in accordance with ethics requirements xv. Collect, enter, and manage quantitative and qualitative study data xvi. Ensure accurate, timely, and secure data management in compliance with institutional and ethics requirements xvii. Support database maintenance, data cleaning, and quality checks xviii. Support basic data analysis where required xix. Assist with ethics documentation, study reporting, and audit preparation Job Requirements Have relevant expertise in the rehabilitation of older adults Have a degree/diploma in Physiotherapy  AHPC Registered Physiotherapist Minimum of one year working experience Strong organisational and project coordination skills Key Competencies Able to conduct physiotherapy assessment and exercise prescription for older adults Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university Proficient in technical writing and presentation Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills Show strong initiative and take ownership of work Competent in data entry, management, and basic research database use Able to troubleshoot and problem solve within study and clinical guidelines