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This is an exciting time to join the University of Southampton, a global top-100 university with a reputation for delivering world-class education and research that addresses some of society’s biggest challenges. We are seeking a Research Fellow in Liquid Metal Artificial Enzymes to join the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton. The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary research programme focused on the design, synthesis, and characterisation of liquid metal nanomaterials as catalytic artificial enzymes for biomedical and bioengineering applications. The role will involve developing gallium-based liquid metal nanostructures and catalytic systems, investigating their physicochemical properties, catalytic mechanisms, and interactions with biological environments. The postholder will design and conduct experiments to evaluate catalytic activity, stability, and functionality in biologically relevant conditions. You will contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and the preparation of research publications, while working collaboratively with researchers across materials science, nanotechnology, and bioengineering. The successful candidate will also contribute to mentoring postgraduate researchers, supporting collaborative research projects, and assisting with the preparation of future research funding proposals. About You You will hold a PhD in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or a closely related discipline (or have equivalent professional experience), with a strong background in experimental research. Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: Nanomaterials synthesis and characterisation Liquid metal materials or gallium-based nanomaterials Artificial enzymes or nanozymes Catalysis at biointerfaces or reactive nanomaterials Advanced materials characterisation techniques (e.g., electron microscopy, spectroscopy, surface analysis) You will be motivated to work in a multidisciplinary research environment, collaborating with researchers across engineering, materials science, and biomedical fields. Strong organisational skills, scientific curiosity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively will be essential for success in the role. What We Can Offer You We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Generous annual leave plus 6 University closure days and bank holidays University pension scheme Discounted private healthcare and dental cover Company sick pay Flexible working options Excellent family leave arrangements You will also benefit from access to the University’s excellent research facilities, training and development opportunities, and a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment. Southampton is a dynamic coastal city with excellent transport connections, offering a fantastic place to live, work and collaborate. At the University of Southampton we are committed to creating a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We recruit based on merit and welcome applications from all candidates who share our commitment to building an inclusive environment.

Location Docklands Campus Salary £62,443 to £71,685 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Friday 27 March 2026 Interview Date To be confirmed Reference 0610-26-S University of East London We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-think, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About the Service The Finance Department at the University of East London plays a key role in managing the University's financial resources to ensure stability, efficiency, and strategic investment in its future, aligned with Vision 2028. We provide a comprehensive range of financial services, including budgeting, financial and tax planning, compliance, and advisory support, ensuring the University operates smoothly. Our responsibilities also include the preparation of annual financial statements, statutory reporting, and regulatory submissions. We work proactively with schools and services staff, and students to offer financial guidance, maintain compliance, and drive value for money across all operations. About the Job: This role is responsible for delivering the Financial Management team’s support to budget holders across the University in London (excluding Careers and Enterprise), ensuring robust reporting, forecasting, business case support and effective use of finance systems and processes. You will: Deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts and capital reporting, providing clear variance analysis, risks and actions, and agreeing next steps with budget holders. Lead budgeting and in-year forecasting for assigned areas, ensuring clear processes, robust outputs and budget holder accountability. Provide high-quality financial advice, analysis and business case support, including commercial input to proposals and post-implementation review of arrangements. Maintain and improve finance processes and systems (including Unit4 reporting and budgeting tools), ensuring efficient, compliant reporting and supporting statutory/regulatory audits and returns. About You: You will be a qualified finance professional with strong business partnering capability, able to support senior budget holders and lead effective financial planning and performance management. You will bring: CCAB accounting qualification or CIMA qualification. Experience of management accounting, business partnering, and financial budgeting and forecasting. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to negotiate and influence peers and build effective networks outside Finance. The ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure, analyse complex problems with limited data, provide commercially sound advice, and deliver customer-focused solutions. You will demonstrate a strong customer focus and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, aligned with the University’s values of Passion, Inclusion and Courage. Benefits Package At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions Equal Opportunities As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We are proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today! Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

CAPILANO UNIVERSITY Provost & Vice-President, Academic THE ORGANIZATION: CAPILANO UNIVERSITY Capilano University (“CapU”) has earned an international reputation for exceptional teaching, programs, and services. The University strives to instil the knowledge, skills, motivation, and attitudes that will enable students to become independent thinkers and learners, and to make positive contributions to communities, their fields/ disciplines, and the planet. CapU is named after Chief Joe Capilano, an important leader of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. The University respectfully acknowledges that campuses and learning locations are located on the unceded territories of the SəỈílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, Shíshálh (Sechelt), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam) Nations. CapU is known for its innovative spirit, blending academic excellence with forward-thinking programs designed to shape the future and provide learners with the foundation for success in an ever-evolving world. Through its five dynamic Faculties, the University offers an extensive range of programs—from preparatory studies to arts and sciences, business, and professional studies, fine and applied arts, health and human development, tourism, kinesiology, legal studies, and public administration. Credentials awarded include bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, post-baccalaureate diplomas, graduate diplomas, certificates, and citations. Nestled in the breathtaking North Shore mountains, just 20 minutes from the vibrant heart of downtown Vancouver, CapU’s main campus in North Vancouver provides exceptional education attracting students from around the world. CapU delivers programming on the Sunshine Coast, as well as the newly opened Squamish campus serving the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. In partnership with the Lil'wat Nation, CapU offers programming with Lil'wat members and other Indigenous peoples through the Ts'zil Learning Centre in Mount Currie. CapU enrolls approximately 9,000 students in for-credit programs with approximately 60-65% being domestic students. The University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and thoughts, creating a learner experience marked by a deep sense of belonging and connection to the University community. The emphasis on individual attention positively impacts learner achievements, fostering an environment where learners come first. To learn more, please visit Capilano University’s website and its guiding documents: Envisioning 2030 (strategic plan, Illuminating 2030 (academic plan), the People Plan, and Chén’chenstway (Indigenization plan). THE OPPORTUNITY: PROVOST & VP, ACADEMIC The Provost & Vice-President, Academic (“PVPA”) is the executive academic leader and provides vision in the development and promotion of an environment consistent with the values and purpose of the multi-campus Capilano University. The PVPA is responsible for the leadership, administration, strategic planning and priorities, development, implementation, evaluation, and effectiveness of a broad range of academic, administrative and operational activities related to the university’s academic plan and strategic plan. The PVPA assists in identifying and setting strategies, oversees creative activity, research and scholarly activity, academic policy, and strategic priorities. They lead academic quality assurance and work collaboratively with the deans and other academic leaders to develop programs and curriculum that advances the overall mandate, values and purpose of the University. The PVPA reports directly to the President and is a member of the executive team; they are the first delegate to the President in the overall leadership of the university. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience and skill in leading complex organizational change within an academic environment. As Provost, this individual must be adept at guiding institutions through periods of transformation which include aligning strategy, culture, and operations to advance academic excellence and student success. The role requires a proven ability to engage diverse constituents, communicate a compelling vision, manage resistance, and implement sustainable change that responds to evolving educational, financial, and societal demands. Key Responsibilities: Lead actions to actualize the long-term vision and strategic plans to guide the development of academic offerings, teaching and learning approaches, and academic learning support services aligned with the university strategic plan; Lead the academic and operational requirements of CapU’s regional locations and campuses including the Squamish Campus, kálax-ay Sunshine Coast Campus, Lonsdale Campus; In consultation with the President and other VPs, determine budgetary priorities and develop an annual budget for the University; Foster a commitment of inclusion and diversity by building a supportive environment for teaching and learning; Further actions for reconciliation and decolonizing practices in support of Indigenous learners, host Nations, and Indigenous communities; Advance professional development of the faculty in the scholarship of teaching and learning, program assessment, and student outcomes assessment; Further creative activity, research and scholarship at the university aligned with the strategic and academic plan; Oversee recruitment, hiring, retention, and performance evaluation of faculty, and academic leaders. Foster positive collaboration across academic faculties and between administrative and academic units; Provide co-executive level leadership with strategic enrolment management; Lead academic quality assurance and accreditation efforts; partner with Institutional Research to plan and meet strategic enrolment management initiatives and student learning outcomes; Collaborate with other leaders and faculty in advancing the university’s international education strategy; Directs the overall development, quality, and evolution of graduate studies; Oversee reports required by the Ministry and federal government, as well as accreditation efforts and ongoing association memberships necessary to the university’s programs and credentials; Forge an effective academic management and leadership team that activates and animates the vision, purpose, and values of the university; and As requested by the President, serve as a spokesperson on behalf of CapU and its vision and purpose; may be called upon by the President to assume the duties of the President as required. THE PERSON: The Provost & Vice-President, Academic should be an inspirational and mission-driven academic leader with the vision and strategic capacity to advance CapU’s academic mission, grounded in the university’s values, purpose, and forward-looking academic plan. This leader must steward excellence in education, curriculum development, experiential learning, scholarship, and academic quality, ensuring CapU’s programs and academic environment reflect current and emerging trends in post-secondary education and meet the needs of students, faculty, and the broader community. Possessing a values-aligned, inclusive, collegial and collaborative leadership style, the Provost builds engagement and fosters a strong culture of collegiality, innovation, and shared purpose across faculties, academic units, and support areas. They leverage the expertise and strengths of faculty, academic leadership, staff, and learners to create academic environments that are equitable, high-impact, and responsive to student success and community needs. The PVAP should be a skilled communicator, advocate, and connector, able to champion CapU’s academic priorities with clarity, persistence, and empathy. This includes promoting academic innovation, quality assurance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and partnership-based programs that enhance learning, research, and community engagement, while building strong relationships with Indigenous communities, industry, government, and post-secondary partners to support CapU’s reputation, relevance, and impact. Education and Experience: Completion of a Doctoral degree (e.g., EdD or PhD); Minimum of ten years of administrative and leadership experience in a public post-secondary institution; Significant contributions in academic leadership and scholarly activity/research; Substantive teaching experience in post-secondary at the degree level or higher; Extensive knowledge of the university’s objectives and operations; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrated experience leading transformation and managing organizational change; Ability to advance interdisciplinary and experiential learning opportunities; Knowledge of approaches to support students’ successful transition to university; Expertise in learning pedagogies and faculty professional development in the scholarship of teaching and learning; Considerable knowledge of budgetary processes; Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels; and Demonstrated ability to command respect of the Board, government officials and the public. Competencies and Personal Characteristics: Leadership – Achieves desired organizational results by encouraging and supporting the contribution of others; a proactive and positive team player who acts with a sense of urgency and leads by example; sets and communicates clear goals. Accountable – Holds self and others accountable for responsibilities; focuses on results and measuring attainment of outcomes in a business focus. Strategic – Develops a plan in support of organizational strategic direction. Demonstrates an understanding of the link between one’s job responsibilities and overall organizational goals. Integrity and Honesty – Demonstrates a resolute commitment to and respect for the spirit behind the rules and core values of the organization, setting an example of professionalism and ethical propriety. Influential and Collaborative – Has an open and consistent approach to working with others and possesses strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and develop/maintain partnerships, obtaining partner group agreement. Creativity and Innovation – Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes. Effective Working Relationships – Treats colleagues, and stakeholders with respect; resolves conflicts in a timely manner, negotiates effectively, and provides effective feedback to colleagues/employees. Communication – Clearly presents written and verbal information; writes with clarity and purpose; communicates effectively in both positive and negative circumstances; listens well. People Development – Fosters learning and development of others through coaching, managing performance and mentoring; has a genuine desire to develop others and help them succeed; formally and informally recognizes deserving staff and colleagues. Partner Focused – Anticipates and attends to the needs of internal and external stakeholders of the organization; keeps stakeholder interests in the forefront. Capilano University is committed to supporting a campus community that is both diverse and inclusive. They believe that diversity within their workforce is essential in creating both an exceptional student and employee experience. As part of their ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), they strive to ensure that recruitment campaigns authentically reflect the diverse community they serve. CapU actively encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as they value the unique perspectives, lived experiences, and skillsets each individual brings to CapU. COMPENSATION: A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits. The salary range is $182,817 - $280,319 with a hiring point of $230,000. To Apply: Please email a cover letter & resume (PDF or Word Document only) to connect@leadersinternational.com and indicate the role title in the subject line. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Nick Lay or Tony Kirschner LEADERS INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH #880—609 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5 Phone: (604) 688-8422 Email: connect@leadersinternational.com You may also view our website posting here.