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The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking a highly qualified full-time lecturer in Communications Engineering & Signal Processing. 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 the Electrical Engineering (MEE) program and undergraduate courses in the Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) program. 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. The following modules are potential courses that the successful candidate may teach, though they are not fixed and may change based on the needs of the programs and agreements between the lecturer and the relevant academic departments: MEE Modules: Wireless Communications Optical Communications Statistical & Adaptive Signal Processing Detection & Pattern Recognition ECE Modules: Digital Signals & Systems Communications Engineering 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 require conducting relevant laboratory activities and/or advising student projects. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to play an active role in the establishment, development, and continuous improvement of laboratory facilities in their area of expertise at VGU. The holder of this job is also responsible for supervising bachelor's and master's theses as well as other student research projects and mentoring Ph.D. 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 communications, signal processing, and related disciplines. 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 MEE and ECE programs by participating in administrative, marketing and other public activities of the programs in consultation with the Academic Coordinator of the MEE study program and the German partner university, namely the University of Stuttgart. She or he is also expected to contribute actively to the academic self-administration of the Faculty of Engineering 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 Electrical Engineering with a major in Communications Engineering, Signal Processing 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 Communications Engineering, Signal Processing or other areas closely related to it Proven expertise in Communications Engineering and/or Signal Processing. 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. 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 "Communications Engineering and Signal Processing_[Your Name]" Your application should include: Form for basic information (Please download here, 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 available, highly appreciated) 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: Program Academic Coordinator, Dr.-Ing Udo Klein, at udo.klein@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.

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our university community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en   We are looking for 12 Postdoctoral Research Fellows in the field of next-generation semiconductor technologies. The full-time positions will be filled for a fixed-term period of 3 years and are connected to Tampere University’s FutureChips Postdoctoral Programme and focus on fundamental technology and methods development for next-generation semiconductor technologies.  The programme’s four interconnected semiconductor research areas are:  Advanced compound materials and heterostructures  Novel architectures  Chip design  Advanced packaging The positions will be located in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences or in the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences.  Job description  The successful candidate will design, coordinate and implement their own research and publish results in high-impact venues.  Research scope  The postdoctoral research fellow will develop semiconductor technologies and the relevant knowledge base.  Research environment and infrastructure  Tampere University offers an excellent environment for semiconductor integration research, including strong capabilities spanning photonics, chip-level fabrication, advanced packaging, and system-level demonstrators. Tampere University has excellent micro- and nanofabrication facilities available for research and industrial R&D work. Researchers will have access to the System-in-Package Fabrication SiPFAB as a key infrastructure platform for heterogeneous System-in-Package-oriented research and packaging process development, complemented by Tampere University’s broader semiconductor fabrication and characterization infrastructure.  More information on research infrastructure: https://projects.tuni.fi/futurechips/research-infrastructure/  Requirements  Applicants must:  have a doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g. future electronics, electrical engineering, photonics, micro- and nanotechnology, semiconductor physics, advanced materials, or chip design) by the application deadline of 31 August 2026. Applicants who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis by 31 August 2026, but who have not yet formally been awarded the degree are also eligible to apply. In such cases, the applicant must provide confirmation that the doctoral degree will be awarded at the latest upon starting the employment.  have the ability to pursue independent scholarly activity.  have not resided or carried out their main activity (e.g. work, studies) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately preceding the application deadline (31 August 2026).  have fluent spoken and written English skills. The applicant will be evaluated based on:  the applicant’s academic merits and demonstrated excellence,  the quality and scientific excellence of the research proposal,  the feasibility, impact, and implementation of the research proposal,  the scientific relevance and significance of the proposed research topic,  communication and dissemination skills. Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, erudition, and learner-centeredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.  We offer  A 3-year funded postdoctoral position in a rapidly growing research area of strategic importance. The starting date will be as agreed by both parties (but by July 1st, 2027 at the latest). A trial period of six (6) months applies to all our new employees.  Access to excellent research infrastructure for semiconductor fabrication, integration, and characterization at Tampere University: https://projects.tuni.fi/futurechips/research-infrastructure/  A collaborative environment with opportunities to build international networks and shape a long-term research agenda.  Extensive professional career development opportunities. Expansion of your professional network and industrial secondments. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff under the Finnish University Salary System, the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow is placed on level 5-6 of the job requirements scale. The salary will be 4500 euros (€) before taxation.  We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible working hours, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about Tampere University as an employer | Tampere University and Working in Tampere, Finland.  City of Tampere and Finland Tampere and its surroundings are, after the Helsinki metropolitan area, Finland's second most significant concentration of education, science, economy and culture. Getting to and around Tampere is effortless, no matter where you come from. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society. Among people living in Finland, Tampere has repeatedly ranked as #1 in the list of desired cities to live in. Tampere is also surrounded by vivid nature with forests and lakes, providing countless opportunities for easy-to-access outdoor adventures and refreshment throughout the year.   For more information on the City of Tampere, please check Visit Tampere.   Finland is among the most stable, free and safe countries in the world, based on prominent ratings by various agencies. Finland offers one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security systems in the world, including personal and family health care and a variety of family benefits. The Finnish educational system is renowned worldwide.   For more information on Finland, please check InfoFinland and This is Finland.  How to apply  Please submit your application through our online recruitment system: https://tuni.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_A&jid=3119 The closing date for applications is 31st of August, 2026 (23:59 EEST / UTC +3).   Applications and all accompanying documentation should be written in English and in PDF format only.  Please attach only the following documents to your application:  Doctoral degree certificate (if unavailable, a copy of official confirmation of the successful completion of the doctoral studies and doctoral defence). Please provide the certificate in the original language and also with the official translation in English (if original language is other than Finnish or English) (max 5 MB)  Attach the following content mentioned below combined as only one (1) PDF file using the Application template with more detailed instructions provided on the FutureChips website. (max 10 MB): Research Plan Abstract (maximum 2,500 characters excluding spaces using the provided template, no listing of references)  Research Plan within any of the four research areas of FutureChips, including considerations of ethical issues and references (maximum 25,000 characters excluding spaces using the provided template).   Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines (maximum 2 pages).      List of publications according to Research Council of Finland guidelines. Please indicate your five most important publications and add a link to those. Non-English titles must be translated into English.  Ethics self-assessment  Motivation letter addressing career plans and consideration of the benefits of international and inter-sectorial mobility (secondments / research visits) (maximum 1 page). Please follow the above instructions and the Guide for Applicants available on the FutureChips website carefully. Incomplete or non-compliant applications will not be accepted for evaluation.  Please note that eligible applicants will be referred to external evaluators for review. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an individual online interview, which will be held between 1 November and 30 November 2026.  The appointment decision is contingent on the completion of the security clearance vetting procedure to ensure the employee’s integrity and reliability. With the appointee’s consent, Finnish Security and Intelligence Services will conduct a security clearance vetting in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (726/2014). More information on the security vetting procedure and the rights of people being vetted is available on the website of Finnish Security and Intelligence Service.  Tampere University supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.  If any questions arise, please contact us at futurechips@tuni.fi.

ETH Zurich is establishing a new centre for teaching and research in Heilbronn, Germany, dedicated to advancing a human-centred digital future. Embedded in one of Europe’s most dynamic digital innovation ecosystems, the ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn (www.heilbronn.ethz.ch) will bring together researchers, students, industry, and society to explore bold ideas, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, educate and inspire student talents, and develop solutions for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age – shaping innovation with excellence, responsibility, and impact. The Department of Computer Science (D-INFK; www.inf.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for a tenured faculty position in Generative AI in Visual Computing. The new professor is anchored in computer science and visual computing and will lead an internationally high‑profile research and teaching programme focused on the development of foundational models and systems for generating, understanding, and interacting with visual and multimodal content and environments. Relevant research areas include, but are not limited to, generative models for images, video, and 3D content; multimodal and world models; neural rendering; simulation and animation; and digital, intelligent characters. The successful candidate is expected to provide academic leadership by establishing, managing, and continuously advancing a high-impact research group; co‑developing and implementing an internationally visible and innovative educational programme grounded in modern teaching approaches; contributing to teaching (in English) and to the supervision of students and early‑career researchers; actively collaborating with academic, industrial, and societal partners in Germany, Switzerland, and internationally, while maintaining close ties with ETH Zurich in Switzerland; engaging in knowledge and technology transfer activities. Ideal candidates are inspired by the unique opportunity to join ETH Zurich in Heilbronn from the outset and help shape an open, collaborative, and integrity‑driven campus culture aligned with the values and strategic vision of ETH Zurich. ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch Applications should include a covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.