University of Law - Business School

About the project You will join an interdisciplinary project delivered through a collaboration between the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, the School of Biological Sciences, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southampton. Plants emit sound—particularly under stress—and may respond to sound in ways that influence physiology, root function and pollination. This project will combine experiments, analysis and multiphysics modelling to establish credible mechanisms, limits and open datasets for plant acoustic emission and reception. We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate with an acoustics background to lead the acoustic measurement and analysis components, working closely with biology and modelling colleagues in a vibrant interdisciplinary team. Key accountabilities / duties You will: Design, set up and deliver robust measurements of plant-generated acoustic emissions under controlled stress conditions. Undertake acoustic and vibroacoustic measurements including airborne acoustics, air-coupled ultrasonics, structural vibration/waves. Work in specialist facilities including anechoic chambers and controlled experimental environments, ensuring high-quality, repeatable data. Develop and apply signal processing workflows for weak transient signals, long-term monitoring, feature extraction and statistical analysis. Support sound playback/stimulation protocols for plant response and pollination experiments. Contribute to modelling activities through experimental design input and provision of validation datasets. Manage and curate research data, contributing to open and reproducible workflows (code, metadata and documentation) in line with project and UKRI expectations. Prepare research outputs including papers, conference presentations and contributions to shared project datasets. Candidate requirements Essential: PhD (or near completion) or equivalent qualifications and experience in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Signal Processing or a closely related discipline. Strong practical experience in experimental acoustics/instrumentation (sensor selection, data acquisition, calibration, uncertainty/rigour and noise control). Strong signal processing skills (e.g., using Python and/or MATLAB). Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team and communicate clearly across disciplines. Experience handling large datasets and using reproducible analysis workflows (e.g. Git/Jupyter/HDF5). Desirable: Experience with ultrasonics, vibroacoustics, structural waves, laser Doppler vibrometry, anechoic facilities, soil acoustics, and/or bioacoustics. This post is aiming to start from June 2026 (by agreement). For informal enquiries please contact Michal Kalkowski (m.kalkowski@soton.ac.uk)

Department: Sociology Vacancy ID: 040823 Closing Date: 19-Apr-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking an applicant with outstanding administrative skills to join our staff as Executive Assistant. The successful candidate will join a highly effective and cooperative administration team and will report to, and work closely with, the Head of the Department of Sociology. In addition, the successful candidate must be willing, and able, to work well with others. The position involves a significant amount of interaction with students, with academic and administrative colleagues across the Department and University, and with key stakeholders outside of Maynooth. This position offers an excellent opportunity for talented individuals to make a mark in a dynamic department with a strong national and international reputation. The Department of Sociology is an internationally recognised centre for research in Sociology and Politics; it is a student-centred teaching and learning centre with a diverse student body; and it is heavily and widely engaged with organisations outside the university and with the general public. The position affords both the autonomy to develop your skills and potential; in a busy, challenging and interesting role; while working closely with a range of colleagues in a friendly and co-operative working environment. The role will include particular responsibilities relating to communications, which include website development, social media, internal communications and preparation of materials for all of these. Salary: Executive Assistant: €32,530– €48,930 p.a. (13 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 19th of April 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

Full-time, Continuing position Salary Academic Level C ($141,247 - $162,872 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD/Bundoora East campuses, with the potential to work across other RMIT campuses About the Role RMIT University is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering to join the Department of Aerospace Engineering within the School of Engineering. This position presents an opportunity for a research-active scholar with demonstrated teaching leadership to contribute to the growth of one of Australia's leading aerospace programs. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, impactful research, and strong industry engagement across the Department's undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The role will suit an academic who is already developing a national research profile and a collaborative research program aligned with emerging aerospace technologies and systems. You will lead and contribute to innovative teaching, curriculum development and program delivery, while also strengthening the Department's research capacity through externally funded research, high-quality publications, and supervision of higher-degree-by-research (HDR) candidates. RMIT is particularly interested in candidates with research expertise in one or more of the following areas: Propulsion Aerodynamics Aerospace materials and structures Avionics Digital engineering for aerospace systems Space vehicles and systems Crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations Air-traffic management and control (crewed and uncrewed systems) The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to collaborative research programs and industry partnerships, embedding their expertise within the Department's research strategy and contributing to multidisciplinary initiatives across the School and College. RMIT offers exceptional opportunities for aerospace researchers to engage with major national research initiatives and industry partnerships, including collaborations with: Advanced Composites Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (ACM CRC) ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres (ITTC) for High-Speed Propulsion, Rocket and Launch Systems Industry partners across defence, aerospace manufacturing and advanced engineering The Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence and Aerospace Centre The Department also maintains strong links with RMIT's Aviation Academy, providing opportunities to undertake research connected to aircraft operations and aviation systems. Researchers can also leverage RMIT's advanced digital infrastructure, including the VxLab at the City campus, home to the Centre for Digital Innovation and advanced simulation capabilities such as the Eight360 NOVA Untethered Motion Simulator, enabling immersive simulation of complex vehicle environments including aircraft and spacecraft. This role may also involve program management responsibilities, contributing to the strategic development and delivery of aerospace programs within the School. To be successful in this position, you'll have: Demonstrated ability to coordinate large courses and prepare and delivery programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including high quality curriculum and program materials and ability to implement innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement. Ability to manage a large program or a number of small programs. Demonstrated ability to support student issues related to effective learning. Emerging nationally recognised research track record including substantial record of research outputs in high quality outlets with a focus in one or more of the following areas: propulsion, aerodynamics, aerospace materials and structures, avionics, digital engineering for aerospace systems, and related applications including space vehicles and systems, crewed and uncrewed aircraft and their operations, and air-traffic control (crewed and uncrewed). Extensive experience in research leadership with the ability to build and develop collaborative research teams, mentor academic staff to deliver high quality outcomes, attract and secure external research funding to sustain research effort and manage funded research projects including complex budgets and reporting requirements. Extensive experience in supervising higher-degree-by-research candidates to maximise research performance. Demonstrated ability to manage academic program team, supporting scholarly development of less experienced academic staff. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial, governance and quality management systems within a university. 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 or equivalent in a relevant field. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the RMIT School of Engineering The School of Engineering comprises a diverse range of departments: Aerospace Engineering; Chemical & Environmental Engineering; Civil & Infrastructure Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Electrical & Electronic Engineering; and Mechanical, Manufacturing, & Mechatronic Engineering. Note that RMIT's Department of Aerospace Engineering includes the higher-education discipline of Aviation. As a top 100 university in the world for engineering (2015 QS Rankings by Faculty; Engineering and Technology), RMIT Engineering provides students with work-relevant education programs, access to excellent research facilities and opportunities to engage in creative real-world project work through robust relations with local and international industry leaders. RMIT Engineering's education is based on innovation and creativity. Key discipline areas in the School of Engineering provide programs with flexible pathways to global careers or postgraduate research. Continuing a tradition of many years, the Department of Aerospace Engineering is ranked first in Australia by Shanghai Ranking and 34th globally (https://www.shanghairanking.com/rankings/gras/2025/AS0221); and RMIT is the top university for Aviation and Aerospace research in national rankings (https://www.theaustralian.com.au/special-reports/research-magazine/the-2025-research-magazine-showcases-australias-best/news-story/558038b72166c02a020a8df7c506fdc3). 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 Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Jennifer Palmer via email jennifer.palmer2@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 - Senior Lecturer, Aerospace 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 on Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 11.59pm. 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. In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.All applicants will be required to complete a gender based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations. 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.