University of La Serena

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role We are looking for a proactive and well-organised Brand and Creative Services Co-ordinator to play a supporting role in our Communications team. Working closely with the Brand and Creative Services teams, you will help to plan, co-ordinate and deliver a range of marketing and communications projects that enhance the University’s profile and reputation. You will co-ordinate project activity, maintain administrative duties and workflows, support the production of marketing and creative assets, liaise with colleagues and suppliers, and act as a first point of contact for routine queries for the team. You will work with colleagues across the University to ensure consistent brand application, helping them to understand and use our brand effectively, and contributing to a smooth-running and high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in marketing and communications, while contributing directly to the growth and reputation of a University. About you You will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and experience of working in a marketing, communications or related co-ordination role. You will be confident managing multiple tasks and deadlines, building good working relationships, and providing clear, accurate support in a busy, multi-stakeholder environment. How to apply To apply, please upload a CV and covering letter along with your application to the University website. Interviews will take place during week commencing 18th May. For informal queries about the role, please email Anna Ridgway, Brand Manager: a.ridgway@surrey.ac.uk The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on volume and calibre of applications. Further details Job Description

At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 3,000 of them work in administration and organisation, around 7,700 do research and teaching. We are currently seeking a/an University Assistant Predoc at the Department of Science and Technology Studies 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 31.08.2030 Reference no.: 5566 We are looking for a PhD student to join the Department of Science and Technology Studies, which is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Science and Technology Studies is a social science field with a strong interdisciplinary orientation that analyses the interactions of science, technology, and society. The department offers the English language master program 'Science, Technology, Society', as well as a number of course formats for other programs. Your tasks will include developing and carrying out your dissertation project, teaching, and actively participating in department activities. Your personal sphere of influence You will work with Professor Maximilian Fochler, with a focus on Science and Knowledge Cultures. Your planned research should fall under this theme. Relevant topics can include but are not limited to: (new) forms of academic assessment and evaluation and their impact, inter- and transdisciplinarity, the engagement with societal actors in knowledge production, responsible research and innovation, the commercialisation of research and academic capitalism, and university governance and policy. Thematically, an interest in studying environmental research broadly defined, the life sciences or the social sciences is particularly welcome. The position is advertised to the extent of 30 hours/week (75%) for a period of four years. The anticipated start date is September 2026. Your future tasks: The successful candidate will work on a PhD dissertation, participate in research activities, and contribute to the organisation of the department and its teaching. You will: Design and carry out your PhD research; Collaborate with colleagues and participate in department seminars and research activities; Present your research at national and international conferences, meetings, and symposia; Teach courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement; Contribute to the organisation of department activities and processes. This is part of your personality: You have a university degree (Master or equivalent) in the Social Sciences or in another field, if you can provide evidence of significant prior experience in Science and Technology Studies; You have knowledge of the theories and methods of Science and Technology Studies; You can demonstrate the ability to successfully plan, conduct, and write up research; You are motivated to contribute to innovative teaching; You have excellent proficiency in English. Proficiency in German (or readiness to acquire it) is an advantage; You are interested in team work and collective research activities; You are reliable and well organised. What we offer: A lively, active, and internationally oriented STS environment; Mentorship and a commitment to supportive supervision that helps you realise your research; A department culture with regular opportunities to exchange and socialise; Emphasis on work-life balance and on healthy research culture; Support and training through participation in the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences; Opportunities for internal training and coaching as well as enhancement of personal skills from the University of Vienna. The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position is € 3.776,10 (full-time basis) and will be paid 14 times a year for a period of four years (i.e., the duration of the contract). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to four years if the employer does not terminate it within the first twelve months by submitting a non-extension declaration. It is that easy to apply, with a: Curriculum Vitae; Letter of motivation specifying your capacities in the above mentioned areas of work; Transcripts of prior academic studies; A 3-5 page outline of your proposed PhD project in Science and Technology Studies on a topic relating to Science and Knowledge Cultures; A list of five key references that you think should be covered in an introductory course to Science and Technology Studies at a bachelor level, including a short explanation of how you personally relate to this reference and why you see it as relevant in this context; Names and contact details of two referees. If you have any content questions, please contact: Maximilian Fochler maximilian.fochler@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 05/19/2026 Prae Doc

The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking a highly qualified full-time lecturer in Macroeconomics. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. 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 graduate courses in Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Global Finance and Economics (GFE) programs, and undergraduate courses in Business Administration (BBA) and Finance and Accounting (BFA). 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: Introduction to Economics at the level of texts such as Principles of Economics by Gregory Mankiw (https://www.cengage.com/c/principles-of-economics-8e-Mankiw). Intermediate Macroeconomics at the level of texts such as Macroeconomics: A European Text by Michael Burda and Charles Wyplosz (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/macroeconomics-9780198737513?cc=vn&lang=en&) Advanced Fundamentals of Macroeconomics such as determinants of consumption and investment; labor market frictions and unemployment; financial market frictions; inflation; models of business cycles in open economies; monetary and fiscal policies; economic growth. Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics such as comparative economic analyses; economic growth; fiscal stabilization policy; household finance and macroeconomics; international macroeconomics; labor markets and the macroeconomy; monetary theory and policy; macroeconomics and social insurance; the Economics of Taxation. Lecturer is invited to propose semi-elective courses within her/his expertise and in line with the curriculum of the programs. 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 Finance, Economics and Management. 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 bachelor and master programs by participating in administrative, marketing and other public activities of the programs in consultation with the Academic Coordinators of the study programs and the German partner university, namely Goethe University Frankfurt. She or he is also expected to contribute actively to the academic self-administration of the Faculty of Economics and Management and university by being willing to stand for election to the Faculty Council, Academic Senate and/or other bodies. Qualification Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Macroeconomics 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 Macroeconomics or other areas closely related to it. Proven expertise in Macroeconomics.  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.1 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. 1 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. VGU lecturers enjoy a rich cultural experience and a dynamic teaching environment through interactions with inquisitive and quality students. 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 “Macroeconomics_[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: Prof. Michael Binder, Ph.D. (GFE Scientific Director) at mbinder@wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de, or Dr. Le Van Ha (GFE Academic Coordinator) at ha.lv@vgu.edu.vn, or Dr. Tran Binh Dai (MBA Academic Coordinator) at dai.tb@vgu.edu.vn, or Dr. Le Minh Hanh (BFA/BBA Academic Coordinator) at hanh.lm@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. As part of VGU's ongoing commitment to gender equity, the university is actively seeking to enhance the representation of women in research and teaching roles. VGU therefore strongly encourages applications from qualified female lecturers who wish to contribute to the academic community