University of KwaZulu-Natal

Ref.: 536263 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Politics and Public Administration (30100) Categories: Teaching Staff Assistant Lecturer (with functional title of Senior Teaching Associate) in the Department of Politics and Public Administration (2 posts) (Ref.: 536263) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability). Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree and have extensive knowledge of international relations or comparative politics. They should have experience in researching and teaching a range of courses in an international environment and have outstanding pedagogical skills. The appointee will be expected to deliver postgraduate and possibly undergraduate courses offered by the Department, conduct tutorials and perform any other academic-related duties as assigned by the Department. 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 CV. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until 20 May 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Informal inquiries may be directed to the Head of Department, Professor Robert Thomson, rthomson@hku.hk.

Ref.: 536223 Work type: Full-time Department: HKU Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality (47100) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the HKU Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality (Ref.: 536223)  We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will work closely with the Supervisor and the core research team. The main duties include: Leading and contributing to a targeted research project, topics including climate policy, economics and governance. Designing, developing, and continually refining robust research instruments and methodologies. Coordinating comprehensive data collection processes and executing rigorous data analysis. Supporting the planning, organization, and execution of academic and public dissemination events, such as seminars, workshops, and conferences. Assisting in drafting high-quality academic papers, policy briefs, and project progress reports. Performing other research and administrative duties as assigned to support the Institute's objectives. Requirements A Ph.D. degree in Environmental Economics, Public Policy, Geographical Sciences or a highly related discipline. A minimum of one year of relevant post-doctoral or professional working experience in a related field. An excellent command of both written and spoken English. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. A demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight project deadlines. A strong capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse academic and administrative team. A highly self-motivated, proactive, and responsible work ethic. Advantageous: Familiarity with the local funding system, alongside prior experience collaborating with schools or managing educational/environmental research projects. Preferred: Proficiency in analyzing complex quantitative research data using advanced statistical methods and software packages. What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until [31 August, 2026], or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

As Singapore’s University for Industry, SIT works closely with industry partners 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 position is to deliver on a research project to develop an End-to-end misinformation and disinformation protection, awareness and mitigation pipeline. We will be recruiting a research engineers or fellows, as part of a wider project, to conduct research on: Signal processing combined with AI-based modification on speech signals. The need is for a real-time system, so efficient coding is important. Key Responsibilities: Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI) Ian McLoughlin, Co-PI Tong Rong and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.  Undertake research within your domain, including keeping track of state-of-the-art work. Develop the code, evaluate and test. Write academic publications. Deliver solution-ready demonstration code. Interact well within the team and the customers. Be self-directed to fulfil the project requirements. Job Requirements: Competence in working with languages such as C along with AI applications as well as Python-based coding . Have a degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will definitely be advantageous. Knowledge of machine learning, pytorch, huggingface etc... Knowledge of speech, audio, time-series or signal processing is required. Ability to effectively and efficiently utilise industry-standard Linux-based computers for AI. Experience of authoring good quality academic publications. Manage undergraduate research assistants (if appropriate). Liaise with customers and collaborators in A*STAR and NTU, as well as collaborators in the UK and China. Key Competencies: A self-directed worker who believes in continuous learning and development Proficient in academic writing  Possess good critical thinking skills Show strong initiative and take ownership of work Interest in AI, machine learning, image/audio processing