University of Kerbala

Full-time, Continuing position Salary Academic Level E ($219,084 p.a. + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University Shape the Future of Sustainable Structural Design RMIT University invites an accomplished and visionary scholar to join the Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering as Professor, Structural Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to lead research and teaching in innovative structural systems, modular and prefabricated design, high-performance, low-carbon materials, driving the next generation of resilient, sustainable infrastructure. As a leading figure in your field, you will: Lead multidisciplinary research programs and high-performing teams delivering transformative outcomes in structural design and systems innovation. Build and strengthen global research collaborations and strategic partnerships across academia, government, and industry. Inspire and mentor staff and students while embedding best-practice teaching strategies that enhance student learning and graduate outcomes. Contribute to School and College-level strategic planning and play a key role in shaping the future direction of engineering education and research at RMIT. To be successful in this position, you will meet the following Key Selection Criteria: Demonstrated ability to manage award program/s and lead program reviews. Demonstrate distinction at the national level and an internationally recognised research track record in structural design, innovative prefabricated/modular structural systems, and high-performance and low-carbon materials. Proven ability to sustain and grow Research Groups and Centres through the attraction of external funding, leveraging external networks. Extensive experience in attracting and supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance. Demonstrated ability to lead improvement of academic standards, including implementing best practice teaching strategies and dissemination of innovative practices in structural design of Engineering infrastructure. Evidence of demonstrated strategic leadership in a large organisational unit or University-wide initiative and effective membership of a management team that developed and achieved shared goals and objectives. Demonstrated experience in financial, governance and quality management systems within a University. Demonstration of RMIT values and behavioural expectations. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment. Qualifications Mandatory: PhD in relevant field. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the STEM College The STEM College holds a leading position in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, and to support collaboration across all areas of STEM. The STEM College employs 1,000+ staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 25,000 students. Our vibrant research community attracts funding from a range of government and industry sources in support of high impact research that transforms industries, shapes lives and communities. The College offers higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College's inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria's first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College. The School of Engineering The School of Engineering is one of the largest Engineering Schools in Australia. It has over 350 staff and 7000 students, including 800 HDR students. The School is committed to driving innovation and collaboration through our industry partnerships. Our industry partners range from small companies to multinational organisations and we work together on translating our research into impact for our partners and the wider community. The School comprises the following Departments: Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical and Environmental Engineering Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineering The School is developing new industry led degrees, where our students learn whilst working for companies, as well as innovation hubs where we will co-locate industry partners, our research teams and our undergraduate students. Over the next three to five years the School of Engineering will support these new strategic plans through investments in new facilities. This will include reimaging our teaching laboratories, where we will use new digital technologies to enhance the student experience, as well as research labs where partnerships with industry will enable us to maintain leading research facilities. RMIT is a global university and the School of Engineering has students and research partners across South East Asia and Europe. This includes two campuses in Vietnam, as well as partnerships in Hong Kong, Singapore and we recently entered into a partnership with the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in India. The School also has a research centre in Barcelona, which provides access to European funding and industry partners. The School will continue to grow our international activities with the aim of becoming a globally connected School that translates technologies and training across continents. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering To Apply Please click the 'Apply' link below and upload the following documents: Your CV A cover letter A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria For further information about this position, please see the Position Descriptions hyperlinked below or contact Associate Professor Dilan Robert via email at dilan.robert@rmit.edu.au For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address. Position Description - Professor, Structural Engineering Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. Applications Close: 8 Feb 2026 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Description The Smart Materials Lab (Panče Naumov Group) at the Division of Science and Mathematics, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a highly motivated post-doctoral candidate in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for materials science, with an emphasis on structure-property-relationships, materials optimization, materials under extreme conditions, and generative AI. Candidates must possess substantial experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning methods, specifically in AI-driven materials discovery, machine learning applications for materials, or generative AI related to materials. The successful candidate will independently lead a project focused on developing generative AI models to establish structure-property relationships for materials discovery. This individual will be expected to collaborate closely with the project team and coordinate efforts with experimentalists from the Smart Materials Lab (SML) and the Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM) at NYUAD. The results of this work are anticipated to be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at prominent conferences. We offer unique opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations, organization of scientific workshops, and attendance at conferences. Key qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field, expertise in AI/ML (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Python), interest in materials applications, and a strong publication record. The position is for two years, with the possibility of renewal, subject to mutual agreement. The successful candidate is also expected to play an active role in other projects and activities within the Smart Materials Lab and assist in supervising undergraduate or PhD students. To apply, submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae that includes a complete publication list, a statement of research interests, a transcript,and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. For any inquiries, please contact Dr. Panče Naumov (pance.naumov@nyu.edu). The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications are being accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.  About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply

Ref.: 534087 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Education (10000) Categories: Professoriate Staff The University Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong has attained its pre-eminence as a research-led comprehensive university through upholding the highest international standards of excellence in its research pursuits, scholarship, teaching and learning, and service to the community. The University is consistently ranked amongst the world’s top universities: 11th in QS World University Rankings 2026, 1st in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, 33rd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, and is recognised as the 4th most international university in 2025. Home to ten disciplinary Faculties (Architecture, Arts, Business and Economics, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Sciences), the University is committed to fostering interdisciplinary exchange with an outlook for transformative breakthroughs, innovations and global impact. There are 42,330 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 97 countries, and more than 9,600 academic, academic-related and administrative staff. The University has embarked on a number of ambitious infrastructure and facilities projects required for future expansion. The Faculty of Education HKU has been involved in teacher education since 1917, and the Faculty of Education was established in 1984. The Faculty of Education is forward-looking and world leading, ranking 3rd globally in Education (QS 2025). It has assumed an important role in educational research and professional training as a major provider of teacher education programmes and has contributed significantly to education policy and development in Hong Kong with its strong expertise in policy analysis and curriculum development. The Faculty was also the first in Hong Kong to offer degree programmes that train speech therapists and audiologists for the local community. More information about the Faculty can be found at https://web.edu.hku.hk/. The Position We now invite applications for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology in the Faculty of Education.   Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be closely affiliated with the Early Childhood Development and Education area.  He/She will be expected to develop and sustain an active and productive research programme, demonstrated by publications in prestigious outlets and awards of external funding, and contribute to leading the development of vibrant teaching programmes. The appointee will mentor and nurture the next generation of scholars and researchers, supervise research postgraduate students, engage in collaborative research, develop and maintain positive relations with relevant community outreach organizations, and assume high-level service/administrative responsibilities. Essential Requirements Applicants should possess (i) a Ph.D. degree in Developmental Psychology or a closely related field, with expertise in early language, cognitive, and/or social-emotional development, professional development of early years and primary school educators, the measurement of early childhood development and learning, the role of family, school, community, and global and technological contexts in early childhood development, or other related areas; (ii) a distinguished record of scholarship and research, including an established track record in publications and external grant funding; (iii) experience in advising students at various levels; (iv) outstanding academic leadership capabilities; (v) a strong commitment to mentoring early career researchers; and (vi) evidence of community engagement.  Preference will be given to those with experience in or commitment to working with cross-disciplinary research teams.  What We Offer The appointment will be made on a fixed-term full-time contract for 3 years initially, to commence on August 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of the second three-year fixed-term contract. Outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment with tenure. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload a cover letter indicating the earliest availability date, an up-to-date C.V. with the contact information of three referees, one sample of a representative research output, a research plan of not more than 2 pages, and a teaching statement of not more than 2 pages.  Review of applications will start on January 19, 2026 and continue until February 16, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 531749) need not re-apply. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency