University of Georgia (Georgia)

Ref.: 536553 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (20700) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 536553), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in the disciplines of Virology and Biological Sciences and have a strong interest in working closely with virologists and clinicians. They are expected to be highly motivated and come up with independent lines of research enquiry. Previous experience in one or more of the following areas will be an advantage: a) developing and working with infectious clones, tissue culture or primary cell culture models, b) ability to work with infectious small animals, c) omic-science, or d) microbial bioinformatics as applied to clinical research. The appointee will conduct research projects related to emerging agents of hepatitis (such as rat hepatitis E virus) under the supervision of Dr. Siddharth Sridhar in a leading clinical-translational emerging viral hepatitis research laboratory. Details about the research led by Dr. Sridhar can be obtained at http://www.microbiology.hku.hk/02_HKU_Staff_Dr_Sid.html. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Sridhar at sid8998@hku.hk. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from June 15, 2026 and continue until July 14, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Lead the future of learning with purpose and pace. City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions. Formed through the merger of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London, we are a distinctive institution with an ambitious mission, a diverse student community and a clear commitment to education that is inclusive, relevant and future-facing. We are now seeking to appoint our Director, Learning Futures Lab. This is a significant leadership role at the centre of organisational and educational change at City St George’s. The Learning Futures Lab sits at the intersection of technology, pedagogy, academic development and student success, with a clear mandate to translate expertise into practical support for Schools and measurable improvements in teaching, learning, assessment, digital capability and student outcomes. The Lab brings together a strong community of experts across digital education, learning design and multimedia, staff educational development, student learning development, operations and projects. The next Director will need to harness that expertise and ensure it is translated into practical support, stronger engagement with Schools and measurable institutional impact. The Director will take forward the evolution from LEaD, Learning Enhancement and Development, to the Learning Futures Lab, giving that change real meaning across the University. This will involve building on the strengths of the existing team while bringing a fresh perspective on how the Lab can support colleagues, shape practice and help City St George’s respond to the pace of change in learning and teaching. The successful candidate will bring strategic nous, pragmatism and a strong implementation mindset. They will understand how to lead expert teams, build trust with academic colleagues and turn educational ambition into delivery. They will be able to support the University’s education strategy, improve the way the Lab works with the wider institution and help ensure that expertise is reflected in outcomes, including student experience, teaching quality and external measures of performance. We are open-minded about background. You may come from higher education, another part of the education sector or a related environment where learning, technology, service delivery and organisational change intersect. What matters is that you can lead change across a complex organisation, bring people with you and create a function that is visible, relevant, trusted and valued. This is an opportunity to shape the future of learning at a university with a powerful mission and real appetite for change. To find out more, please visit: www.andersonquigley.com/csg-learningfutures   The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 6 July 2026 City St George’s is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, academic freedom, freedom of speech and sustainability. The successful candidate will share these commitments and bring inclusive, collaborative leadership to a role that offers significant opportunity to shape the next phase of research and innovation at a distinctive, ambitious and outward-facing university.

The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking a highly qualified full-time lecturer in Mathematics. Candidates must hold a PhD in this field or a closely related field and have a strong background in research. Relevant international experience is of advantage. The successful candidate will become part of an international network of universities and research institutes. Teaching Responsibilities In the role of a lecturer, the successful candidate will teach mathematics courses in the Faculty of Engineering, mainly courses in the Sustainable Process Engineering (SPE). The expected workload for the in-class lecture conduction is 08 academic hours per week, totaling 240 academic hours per year (1 academic hour equals to 45 minutes). Teaching should reflect current research methods and results, and comprises lectures on the following modules: Linear Algebra and Calculus Advanced Calculus and Differential Equations Probability and Statistics Numerical Mathematics The named courses are subject to change upon realistic needs of the programs and joint agreement between the lecturer, relevant Academic Coordinators, and Dean/Vice Dean in charge of teaching. Courses may requires conducting relevant laboratory activities and/or advising student projects. The holder of this job is also responsible for supervising bachelor’s and master’s theses and mentoring PhD students. Research Responsibilities As a faculty member of a research-oriented university, the successful candidate is expected to significantly contribute to the scientific profile of VGU through innovation. This includes and is not limited to comprehensive activities in basic research as well as applied research in the fields of Mathematics. We seek candidates with a strong foundation in Numerical Analysis and Computational Mathematics. While expertise in a range of methods is valued, we particularly encourage applications from individuals with experience or demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas: Numerical methods for differential equations (e.g., finite element methods, finite volume methods, or related discretization techniques). Computational modeling of complex systems, including physics-based or data-driven approaches. Emerging challenges in modern numerical analysis, such as uncertainty quantification, high-dimensional problems, scientific machine learning, or optimization. Candidates with complementary expertise in related areas of applied or computational mathematics are also encouraged to apply. The ability to apply and generate externally funded research projects is highly desirable. Administrative responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the Sustainable Process Engineering (SPE) by participating in administrative, marketing and other public activities of the program in consultation with the Academic Coordinator of the study program and the German partner university, namely Ruhr-Universität Bochum. She or he is also expected to contribute actively to the academic self-administration of the Faculty of Engineering and university by being willing to stand for election to the Faculty Council, Academic Senate and/or other bodies. Qualification Candidates must hold a PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field, preferably from a well-known international university. A current title of Professor will be a plus, as experience and understanding of the German higher education system and methodology. Other requirements include: An outstanding academic record with a focus on Mathematics or other areas closely related to it Proven expertise in Mathematics Strong track record of successful research activities and publications in international and peer-reviewed journals in the related area Proven teaching experience with strong self-motivation combined with a passion for teaching and research Experience in industry is of advantage Proven excellent English proficiency: Candidates who are from non-native English-speaking countries should include one of the following valid English proficiency certificates; IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 548(PBT), TOEFL 84 (iBT), TOEFL 212 (CBT), CEFR level B2 or Aptis level C1 at the time of application submission. Alternatively, candidates who do not hold a valid English proficiency certificate at the submission time need to be internally assessed at VGU to meet the criterion stated above. Employment benefits The successful candidate will become part of a professional and interdisciplinary group of faculty and have access to state-of-the-art laboratories. VGU supports its lecturers with attractive start-up endowments for quality research projects. VGU also supports participation in national and international conferences and the publishing of research papers. VGU lecturers enjoy a rich cultural experience and a dynamic teaching environment through interactions with inquisitive and quality students. Native English speakers (e.g. from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada or New Zealand) do not have to submit an English proficiency certificate if the interviewers are satisfied with the interviewees English level at the time of interview. Further information, e.g. regarding the appointment procedure, the competitive salary and research activities can be downloaded here. Application To apply please send your application (with the following documents in one PDF max. size: 5 MB) to academicpositions@vgu.edu.vn with subject line “Mathematics_[Your Name]” Your application should include: Form for basic information (Please download, complete this form electronically and submit it together with your application) A cover letter stating your interest in joining VGU Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications) Scans of university degrees, university transcripts and other relevant certificates Scans of language certificates (if applicable) References illustrating your professional and academic career, including contact details of references (if available, highly appreciated) Evaluation results for teaching (if available) All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by VGU's international Application Review Team. For further information, please contact: Program Academic Director at marcus.gruenewald@fluidvt.ruhr-uni-bochum.de and/or Program Academic Coordinator at huyen.ttt@vgu.edu.vn About us The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is a Vietnamese state university. Founded in 2008, VGU is a joint venture based on a close cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with the goal of becoming the leading research university in Vietnam and the region. VGU´s strategy is to customize excellent German study programs in the fields of engineering, informatics and economics to meet the needs of Vietnamese higher education. Being a joint effort of Vietnamese and German institutions, VGU follows the successful German model and standards concerning the academic and administrative structures. The principle of non-discrimination against women: Female candidates will receive priority consideration for lecturer positions at VGU. In case of equally qualified male and female applicants, the women will be preferred.