University of Garmian

About Us The School of Life Course & Population Sciences is one of six Schools that make up the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. The School unites over 400 experts in women and children’s health, nutritional sciences, population health and the molecular genetics of human disease. Our research links the causes of common health problems to life’s landmark stages, treating life, disease and healthcare as a continuum. We are interdisciplinary by nature and this innovative approach works: 91 per cent of our research submitted to the Subjects Allied to Medicine (Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences and Women's Health cluster) for REF was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We use this expertise to teach the next generation of health professionals and research scientists. Based across King’s Denmark Hill, Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Waterloo campuses, our academic programme of teaching, research and clinical practice is embedded across five Departments About the role The EMBRACE Chief Operating Officer is the operational and partnership lead for the Inkfish EMBRACE (Enhanced Maternal and Baby Results with AI-supported Care and Empowerment) programme, setting up and managing the operations across the multi-partner, multiple country consortium. The post holder is required to be a highly experienced, strategic leader with expertise in artificial intelligence in the context of personalised health. EMBRACE is a visionary, multicomponent international research programme, the first of its kind in the world, supported by Inkfish with £35M core funds over six years, starting in April 2025. It is a global study of 60,000 participants, including 20,000 mothers, 20,000 infants and up to 20,000 partners. It brings together world-leading clinician scientists across six distinguished Healthcare organisations, world-leading AI & technology companies, together with premier biotech companies, with the overarching aim to fast-track major scientific breakthroughs, revolutionise maternal and early childhood health through precision-personalised interventions, powered by a groundbreaking symbiosis of cutting-edge AI combined with human support. The post holder is responsible for establishing and managing the EMBRACE programme working closely with the study Director and lead PI, Professor Josip Car (King’s College London), Senior Advisors, other members of the research leadership team and Industry partner organisations. The EMBRACE Chief Operating Officer will manage all parties within the global consortium and key stakeholders to set up and maintain an operational framework that meets the regulatory requirements of each partner country and organisation to meet EMBRACE’s ambitious goals. They will oversee day-to-day execution of decisions and contracts, including the oversight of the research teams and business operations. This includes the consortium’s financial management, project management – meeting key milestones, writing and presenting reports, establishing and overseeing the programme’s governance, ethical and regulatory compliance, and maintaining internal and external relationships including with industry partners, funders and collaborators. The EMBRACE Chief Operating Officer will provide strategic leadership, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensure delivery of high-impact research outcomes. This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 01/10/2030. Please note that you will be expected to come into the office a minimum of 4 days a week. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD in a STEM discipline Advanced financial management and analytical skills to underpin strategic decisions and procedures Significant experience of managing a multi-site international scientific programme including governance, regulatory and clinical operations Extensive experience working in a leadership role in either a higher education or research institution, a large research funder or a biomedical or other active research company in the private sector, with responsibility for delivering operational partnership between commercial, clinical and university organisations using negotiation and influencing skills Detailed understanding and experience of setting up and project managing/ leading a complex multi-partner programme similar to the EMBRACE programme Proven excellent written and spoken communication skills, translating scientific concepts and findings into understandable presentations and written reports High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude to deliver agreed outputs on time and within budget Significant experience in managing clinical research and clinical trials in partnership with commercial organisations Desirable criteria Proven experience in managing complex teams both with line management responsibilities and in a matrix environment Advanced relevant professional qualification in project management, accountancy, MBA, or equivalent Formal clinical research or clinical trial qualification 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 We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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. Grade and Salary: £85,000 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133866 Close Date: 25-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Professor Josip Car Contact Details: josip.car@kcl.ac.uk

Full time, fixed term opportunity for 12 months Opportunity to be a Research Fellow with the School of Medical Sciences in Bioinformatics Base Salary starting at $127,436 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas. We are seeking a skilled Research Fellow with experience and expertise in bioinformatics. The research fellow will join a team funded through a NSW Health Translational Research grant that focuses on transforming infection management in immunosuppressed patients. This role will support the implementation of bait-capture-based targeted clinical metagenomics, applying cutting-edge sequencing and analytical pipelines to enable rapid, precise pathogen identification and antimicrobial resistance profiling. The successful candidate will contribute to developing and optimising bioinformatic and reporting workflows that enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve clinical decision-making in complex infectious disease settings. The Research Fellow applies and refines their expertise in research methodologies, design and delivery to contribute to the university's standing as a national leader in the discipline. working independently and as part of a research team, the role focuses on producing high-quality research outputs, fostering collaborations, and engaging in activities that contribute to research excellence, innovation and impact. The role offers an opportunity for an emerging academic to build a research profile, engage with industry and external partners, support postgraduate researchers and play an active role within the school's academic community. Your key responsibilities will be to: conduct original research independently or as part of a team, contributing to publications, conference presentations and securing research funding maintain and expand a research profile through peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and conference papers develop research collaborations and engage in translational research leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice or enhanced outcomes for industry, the profession or community contribute significantly to successful applications for competitive research grants and funding maintain quality, standards and excellence in all research activities and outputs provide training, informal mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate attend and contribute to school, faculty and portfolio meetings undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you a doctorate or PhD in a relevant discipline 2-5 years' experience in bioinformatics with a track record in developing analysis pipelines, preferably in the field of microbiology. a developing research profile in their discipline or area of expertise strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. proven experience supervising and mentoring others. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au. The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 21 January 2026 11:59 PM

Department: Department of Experimental Biology – Faculty of Science Deadline: 8 Feb 2026 Start date: 1.3.2026 or negotiable Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling Dean of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position Assistant Professor for Loschmidt Laboratories Workplace: Department of Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic Type of Contract: temporary position with 1-year contract with possible extension, academic Working Hours: 0,6 FTE (part-time employment of 24 hours per week) Expected Start Date: 1.3.2026 or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates Number of Open Positions: 1 Pay: negotiable Application Deadline: 8.2.2026 EU Researcher Profile: R2 About the Workplace Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 7 000 staff and 33 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region. Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results. Department of Experimental Biology at the Faculty of Science MU is a modern, fully equipped department where individual research groups conduct research at all levels – from molecules and cells through invertebrates up to humans, and from basic research to the application of results in human and veterinary biomedicine. Job Description Key Duties: Conducting research activities in the field of microfluidics and enzyme kinetics, in particular the design and optimization of experimental systems, the processing and interpretation of acquired data, and publication and project activities in this area Teaching activities in higher education study programmes, including teaching specialized courses and supervising students’ final theses Participation in the preparation, innovation, and accreditation of study programmes with a biological focus, including the development of curricula and the development of cooperation with national and international partners Skills and Qualifications The applicant must have: Completed university education in biology, biochemistry, or another related field Academic degree Ph.D. or equivalent Research experience focused on enzymology and microfluidics Experience with the development of microfluidic systems and their application within biologically oriented projects Experience with advanced methods for studying enzyme kinetics and biophysical analysis of proteins Scientific and publication record in the field Very good command of English (spoken and written) at a minimum level of B2 Excellent knowledge of the Czech language, both written and spoken, at C2 level; in the case of non-native speakers, it must be evidenced by a certificate or a high school graduation certificate in Czech language Moral integrity and clean criminal record The applicant should have: Experience with university-level teaching and prerequisites for guaranteeing specialized courses Presentation skills and experience with oral presentations at international conferences Experience with programming and advanced data analysis Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to prof. RNDr. Zbyněk Prokop, Ph.D. email zbynek@chemi.muni.cz, phone 549496667. We Offer Access to state-of-the-art technologies for biochemical and biophysical analysis of proteins Opportunity to develop interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and research environment Opportunities for personal growth and further professional and scientific development An interesting job in a dynamically-expanding university area Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility Employee benefits such as 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution/long-term investment product/nursery/children´s group allowance, a financial meal allowance, Multisport card, psychological counselling, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone, childcare groups at Campus and Komenského náměstí) Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city (for more information on costs of living, you can refer to Numbeo) Welcome Office provides support with your relocation to Brno Application Process The application shall be submitted online by 8.2.2026 via an e-application, please find the reference to the e-application in the beginning and end of the advertisement. The candidate shall provide following: CV Cover letter describing candidate's research interest and experience Summary of research outputs and publications Names and contact details of at least 2 references After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz. Selection Process Received applications will be considered carefully in line with principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview. The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here. Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our Career page. We are looking forward to hearing from you!