University of L’Aquila

1 x full time, fixed term (1 year) position available within the School of Engineerings Salary Academic Level A ($80,755 - $109,536) or Level B ($115,303 - $136,925) + 17% Superannuation Based at the City, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University About You The Research Assistant/Fellow will undertake research activities in line with the University's research strategy. It is expected that the Research Assistant/Fellow will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop. This role focuses on advancing research in two-dimensional materials and ultra-thin material systems, with an emphasis on synthesis, heterostructure integration, and device development for electronic, photonic, and sensing applications. The position involves designing, fabricating, and experimentally validating novel material architectures using advanced nanofabrication and characterization techniques, translating fundamental research into functional prototypes. The successful candidate will produce high-quality research outputs, contribute to competitive funding applications, and effectively communicate findings through publications, reports, and presentations. The role also includes mentoring students, supporting collaborative research initiatives, and engaging with stakeholders. Strong initiative and technical leadership are essential, including the ability to plan and execute research activities, troubleshoot experimental challenges, and maintain laboratory capabilities while ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. We are looking for candidates with their knowledge and experience in the key focus areas: Demonstrated research track record in the area of two-dimensional materials research including characterization and device (electronic and photonic) fabrication/testing Demonstrated experience with large-area two-dimensional materials synthesis methods such as but not limited to Chemical Vapour deposition Demonstrated ability to experimentally synthesise and characterise ultra-thin materials, heterostructures and electronic/photonic circuits Proven ability to undertake scientific research and development in research programs Demonstrate ability to clearly communicate research results, concepts and knowledge Demonstrated initiative in research, problem solving and competitive grant writing Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a research team and independently when required, to meet project outcomes and milestones Preferable attributes include: Experience in co-supervising postgraduate by research students Qualifications Mandatory: Qualification in the relevant discipline area preferably at postgraduate level. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter and address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. Please indicate in your cover letter for which position you are applying for. Position Description - Research Assistant or Fellow 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 on Monday, 27th of March 2026. About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about   https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 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. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers 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. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

The Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY EDUCATION The appointee may be appointed to a fixed-term tenure-track assistant or associate professorship or permanent full professorship, depending on their qualifications and career stage. Further information on the University of Helsinki’s tenure track system is available on the University website. The appointment is to begin on 1 January 2027. Job overview The duties of the position include leading research, developing research networks and engaging in international activities in the field, as well as providing teaching particularly in subject teacher training, the Study Track for Class Teachers and doctoral education. Biology is a natural science subject taught at comprehensive and general upper secondary school, designed to stimulate interest in biological and environmental sciences and support pupils’ and students’ scientific thinking. In primary school, biology is taught as part of environmental studies, and in lower secondary school and general upper secondary school as an independent subject. The position focuses on research and teaching in the biology education, including promotion of ecological sustainability and biodiversity perspectives in research and teaching. The appointee will be responsible for studies in the biology education, doctoral education in the field and research broadly related to the field. They will supervise theses and lead and develop research in the field in both national and international networks. A central element of the position involves collaboration with the University’s teacher training schools and subject faculties. The role includes administrative duties, and the appointee is also expected to contribute to public engagement. Qualification requirements and appointment criteria Associate and assistant professors within the tenure track system must hold an applicable doctoral degree and be capable of conducting independent scholarly work, alongside the requisite teaching skills. In addition, they must be capable and willing to promote their academic career through publications and other means, and develop teaching, learning and research in the field. The assessment of applicant qualifications considers not only research and teaching merits, but also success in securing external research funding and experience in domestic and international research projects. Permanent professors must hold an applicable doctoral degree and possess advanced academic qualifications, experience in leading scholarly research, and evidence of success in securing external research funding and international collaboration in their research field. Applicants are expected to have the ability to provide research-based teaching and supervise theses, as well as the motivation to develop teaching, learning and research in the field. The position also requires academic leadership skills. The assessment of applicant qualifications considers both scholarly and teaching-related qualifications.  Completed pedagogical studies for teachers (60 cr) or comparable studies outside Finland will be considered an advantage. Scholarly qualifications encompass relevant publications and other academically valuable research results, success in securing external research funding, international research experience, as well as academic responsibilities and elected positions, and international relations. Teaching qualifications encompass teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning material, other teaching merits and, if necessary, a demonstration of teaching skills and participation in training doctoral researchers. Class or subject teacher qualifications are considered an asset. Also considered are applicants’ leadership and interaction skills and their active contribution to the academic community and public engagement. In addition, the appointment committee will review applicants’ views on the development of research and teaching in the field. The assessment of shortlisted applicants will consider statements by external experts and interviews carried out by the appointment committee. The applications will be assessed comprehensively, with due regard to career stage. The University of Helsinki has signed the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA, https://sfdora.org) and applies its principles to the assessment of applicants’ academic merits. According to the Government Decree on Universities, assistant, associate or full professors must be proficient in the language of instruction, in this case, primarily Finnish. To successfully perform their duties, the appointee must also have good English skills, as some teaching may be provided in English. In addition, they must have at least satisfactory oral and written skills in Swedish. A person not educated in Finland in Finnish or Swedish may be exempted from the Swedish requirement. The employer will support the appointee’s language learning. Read more about the language requirements: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-educational-sciences/faculty/work-us. What we offer The Faculty of Educational Sciences (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-educational-sciences) is a dynamic, inspiring and international environment for staff and students with a high-quality research and teaching infrastructure. We encourage our staff to be bold, creative and ethically responsible in research, teaching and public engagement. The salary will be based on level 7 (assistant or associate professor) or levels 8–10 (professor) of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The annual gross salary for assistant and associate professors varies between €55,000 and €69,000, and for permanent professors between €66,000 and €99,000, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and previous experience. The employment contract includes a six-month trial period. The appointee will be supported by Faculty colleagues as well as administrative and technical campus staff. The University of Helsinki offers its staff occupational health and fitness services, professional development opportunities, and a first-class research and teaching environment, alongside the conditions necessary for international collaboration. For international applicants, the University provides relocation services and support, training and other events targeted specifically at international staff, the UniBuddy programme and dedicated support for spouses through the HEI LIFE spouse network. Application instructions The application, together with the required attachments, must be submitted through the University of Helsinki recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current University employees must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal. All application documents must be in English and submitted as a single PDF file, named as follows: lastname_professor_biology. Link the PDF file to the relevant position in the recruitment system. Read the instructions for attachments: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-educational-sciences/faculty/work-us. The application must be accompanied by the following documents: A motivation letter or written application A researcher’s curriculum vitae in accordance with University guidelines (max. 10 pages) A numbered list of publications, with the 10 most relevant publications in bold (see instructions above) A plan outlining how the applicant will advance research and teaching in the discipline, and their vision for developing their research and the field as a whole (max. 2 pages) A report on the applicant’s research activities (1–3 pages, including activity in academic communities, acquisition of research funding and international research) We also request that applicants submit a separate report detailing their teaching qualifications: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/93664/lomake.html After the application period, applicants should be prepared to submit no more than 10 selected publications to the Faculty for assessment by external experts. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview and a demonstration of teaching skills. Please note that all necessary qualifications, including the degree, must be attained by the end of the application period. The University of Helsinki is committed to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in all its operations. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2026. Additional information Further information about the position can be obtained from Dean, Professor Markku Jahnukainen (markku.jahnukainen@helsinki.fi). For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Reeta Korhonen (reeta.korhonen@helsinki.fi). Technical support for using the University’s electronic recruitment system: recruitment@helsinki.fi Further information about careers and the tenure track system is available at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/academic-careers/university-helsinki-tenure-track. Read more about working at the University: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki. Support for international employees: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome-finland-information-arriving-staff The internationally esteemed Faculty of Educational Sciences https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-educational-sciences at the University of Helsinki is Finland’s leading unit of research and teaching in educational sciences and teacher education. The Faculty investigates human growth, development and learning. Our research encompasses the different stages of the human life cycle, from early childhood to school age, adulthood, professional life and ageing. Our research is targeted systematically at different levels of society and the education system, as well as more broadly at professional life and culture. Our research focuses on growth, development, learning and teaching in diverse environments, contexts and subjects, as well as on educational policies and practices, and the structures of the education system. We investigate the significance of education in the lives of individuals, society and social justice, and analyse how our understanding of humanity, knowledge and educational cultures can change. The perspectives of our research are individual, collective and societal. Our strengths include a broad-based theoretical approach, as well as methodological diversity and innovation. Our research aims to support individual and societal welfare in a changing world by harnessing cultural and societal opportunities. We provide undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education that qualifies students for the teaching profession and other positions requiring the academic expertise gained through general education. We also offer pedagogical studies required of teachers to students majoring in disciplines outside the Faculty.

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) (Indigenous Identified Position) Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of September 2030. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO67_Impact and Partnership Officer.pdf Position overview  The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges. The Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) is a nationally significant initiative, housed within the College of Law, Governance and Public Policy, that advances First Nations economic empowerment and self-determination. The Centre brings together research, education, policy, and partnerships to enable practical, systems‑level change—working with First Nations organisations, governments, industry and philanthropy to shape capital access, trade and investment, clean‑energy transition opportunities, and Indigenous‑led governance and capability. The Position As the Impact and Partnership Officer you will lead the Centre’s impact measurement and storytelling communications—plan and deliver partner engagement; produce case studies, profiles, speeches and web/social content; coordinate indicators, dashboards and the Annual Impact Report; manage the editorial calendar and partner-facing materials; support MoUs and events; and apply ICIP, Indigenous Data Sovereignty and FPIC-aligned consent in all outputs The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled, relationship-centred communicator with strong writing/editing and digital/multimedia skills, proven impact reporting capability, and the judgement to work across diverse partners; you bring cultural integrity and experience working respectfully with First Nations partners. For further information, please contact Corinne Payne, CIET Centre Manager at Corinne.Payne@anu.edu.au The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure and is aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons in line with the strategies in the ANU Enterprise Agreement. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. No longer than two pages.  A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.  CLOSING DATE: Sunday 19 April 2026 11.55pm (Canberra time)