University of Michigan-Flint

Ref.: 536484 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 536484), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Biological/Biomedical Sciences or equivalent. They should have a good command of written and spoken English, good interpersonal and communication skills, high motivation as well as a strong sense of responsibility and commitment. Preference will be given to those with previous research experience in virus-host interaction, influenza viruses and animal models. Eligibility to work in Biosafety Level 3 facility is an advantage. The appointee will contribute substantially to research projects on molecular virology and immunology of emerging and re-emerging viruses (e.g. coronaviruses and influenza viruses). Enquiries about the post should be sent to Dr Ziwei YE at zwye@hku.hk. 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 at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk). Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from Jun 29, 2026 and continue until Sep 14, 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

Lead transformational blood cancer research with national reach and international influence, supported by a landmark partnership with the Leukaemia Foundation. Full-time appointment on a five-year fixed-term basis. The University of Western Australia, in partnership with the Leukaemia Foundation, is seeking an internationally recognised academic leader to be appointed as the Leukaemia Foundation Tony Fini Chair in Blood Cancer. This newly created position represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of blood cancer research nationally and globally. The successful candidate will be an outstanding researcher and leader in blood cancer or related blood disorders, with a distinguished record of research excellence, competitive grant success, translational impact and academic leadership. You will lead an ambitious, internationally competitive research program with a strong focus on prevention, early detection and diagnostics, areas traditionally underrepresented in blood cancer research. We welcome applications from both clinician researchers and laboratory-based researchers across discovery and translational research, including those focused on adult or paediatric populations. Reporting to the Head of the UWA Medical School (for clinician researchers) or the School of Biomedical Sciences (for laboratory-based researchers), the Chair will build and lead a high-performing, inclusive research team, supervise higher degree research students, mentor early- and mid‑career academics, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across UWA, Medical Research Institutes and external partners. There may be scope for concurrent clinical practice, subject to agreement with the WA Department of Health. You will play a key role in strengthening UWA’s relationship with the Leukaemia Foundation, representing both organisations nationally and internationally, and contributing to strategic partnerships with competitive funding bodies, philanthropy, government, industry and the community. You will be recognised as a trusted advocate and spokesperson for blood cancer research, capable of communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. For more information, please see the Candidate Information Booklet - Leukaemia Foundation Chair in Blood Cancer.pdf To discuss the role in confidence, please contact Professor Helen Wilcox at helen.wilcox@uwa.edu.au and Bill Stavreski at bstavreski@leukaemia.org.au Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant. International applicants are welcome, and visa sponsorship may be available. How to apply Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria. You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity. Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 12 July 2026 About the University The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university. Learn more about us Our commitment to inclusion and diversity UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process. If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact Petrina Gomez at petrina.gomez@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by sparking the game changers of tomorrow and by creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13,000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other staff members working on our vibrant campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. We actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. The School of Engineering drives science and innovation in industrial and built environment technologies. We are committed to educating a new generation of experts who combine technical excellence with a deep understanding of sustainable development in shaping societies. Our research focuses on sustainable built environment, mechanics and materials, multidisciplinary energy technology, and design and implementation of technical systems. The strength of our school lies in close collaboration with stakeholders across research and education. About 45 doctoral candidates and 350 master’s students graduate from the school every year. The school is home to 700 staff members, including 70 professors. To learn more, please visit eng.aalto.fi. The Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering at the Aalto University School of Engineering invites applications for Assistant Professor in Industrial Digital Twins (tenure track) Aalto University Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering is a community of around 300 staff members – including 30 tenure track professors – assembled to research, teach, create, and develop solutions for society’s needs. Key research areas include marine and arctic technology; energy technologies and systems; mechanical systems and mechatronics; and materials, manufacturing, and product development. We have strong links to industry, creating lasting impact in both business and society. We are now looking for an assistant professor in Industrial Digital Twins that will be placed in Mechatronics research group at Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering. In this position you will have a chance to make an impact by research and education by developing further Industrial Digital Twins together with our stakeholders. This position strengthens department’s research profile in industrial digital twins, supporting industry and society as they move toward autonomous and intelligent machines and complex mechanical systems. The research will focus on digital twin–enhanced industrial machinery, industrial information integration, and connected assets through networks of digital twins, aiming to enable efficient, flexible, and resilient next-generation machines, such as autonomous robots and industrial systems. The research should not focus merely on simulation or model-based approaches but consider digital twin as a holistic approach for industrial information management through the whole life-cycle of the products. In addition, this professorship deepens the core profile in machine design for efficient and autonomous systems by adding a focused position on industrial digital twins, creating pathways to increased productivity, energy efficiency, resilience, and safety, as well as a transition to circular and service-based business models. It will leverage and further develop the Aalto Industrial Internet Campus (AIIC) as an open innovation environment for cyber-physical experimentation and industrial collaboration. As a tenure-track faculty member, you are expected to complement the expertise of the current faculty by bringing new ideas and perspectives into our community. You are also expected to teach in our study programmes with a typical teaching load of about two or three courses per year, supervision at the B.Sc., M.Sc., and D.Sc. levels, and in activities at the curriculum development. You also have potential or proven record of working with industrial partners as well as with students. The position will be located at the Aalto University Campus in Otaniemi, Espoo. In addition to general competence in Industrial Digital Twins, we are looking for a candidate with demonstrated ability to translate scientific research to practical level mechanical engineering solutions and innovations on one or some of the following topics: Industrial digital twins and networked digital twins Digital design of systems, focusing on mechanical engineering Interoperability between industrial systems enabling autonomous operations Industrial Internet and digital disruption of industry Validation of digital twins Your role and goals Leadership in research of Industrial Digital Twins (you will build your own team) and raising funds for your team Leading and developing activities of Aalto Industrial Internet Campus Supervising doctoral and Master’s students (often with company partners) Responsible teacher for mechatronic courses, such as MEC-E5001 Mechatronic Machine Design and MEC-E5013 Introduction to Industrial Internet Participation in Bachelor level education Your network and team Co-creation with other Aalto University stakeholders crossing the school borders is a particular characteristic for this position. Mechatronics group collaborates a lot with academics in electrical power engineering and electronics engineering. Mechatronics group is a proud member of Academy of Finland Centre of Excellence “High-Speed Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems”. Your experience and ambitions We are eagerly looking for a candidate, who’s research interest includes theoretical and experimental approaches in research of engineering grand challenges. An ideal candidate, with a relevant doctoral degree, has experience in cooperation with company partners and wide understanding and demonstrated capability to cooperate with various stakeholders both nationally and internationally. As well, you have potential or demonstrated capability to acquire competitive funding or direct company funding. Your publications preferably demonstrate a strong focus on topic area and show evidence of your ability to translate scientific research to practical level solutions and innovations. The traditional field of mechanical engineering undergoes constant change as it is used to revolutionize the modern world and how we see it. Today, applications of mechanical engineering are often systems of systems consisting of mechanical engineered components with connections to electrical, materials, control, and engineering. The applications must operate in challenging environments. The mechatronics engineering must find a balance between mechanical engineering core principles and emerging and cross-disciplinary technologies. This position is aimed to do this from mechanical engineering perspective. Merits which are limited to purely electrical or software engineering do not suffice. After all, we are also looking for a passioned educator, and we can’t highlight too much the importance of teaching and learning activities within the field. Ideally, the candidate would be able to demonstrate interest in constant development of teaching. In the long term your work will have a social impact also in wider perspective. As a summary, we have an interesting position for an early-career academic, who is able to network with Finnish industries and the academic community at Aalto University and beyond. However, for the right candidate the best part of the job is working with our students and staff.  What we offer Aalto University provides an inspiring environment for the growth of early-career talents. Our university has several, globally highly ranked fields of expertise, and it is one of the most international universities. We have Meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset. Culture that inspires and includes everyone. All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing. Responsible and meaningful role with true impact in our University’s/ School’s success, and in the end, in the wellbeing and development of our society. Support, coaching and sparring when you feel you need it. Great possibilities for competence development and learning. We constantly keep learning to find the most impactful ways to empower – and invest in – our people. This position belongs to our tenure track system (https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track) and will be filled to the assistant professor level. Please read more about our tenure track evaluation criteria and requirements at https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/tenure-track-evaluation-criteria. The salary is based on Aalto University salary system, but you can also provide your own salary request. Join us! Please submit your application by September 14, 2026 through our recruiting system by using the "Apply now!" link. Please include the following documents in English as one pdf file:  Motivation letter Curriculum vitae - Please use the template (opens in new window) recommended by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (TENK), please include a unique researcher ID in your CV Research work portfolio - For instructions, visit Policies and Procedures document, page 24 The list of publications (with three most significant publications highlighted) Copies of three most significant publications and justification for significance in these publications and your role in them described Teaching Statement - see Guidelines-for-a-candidate---Assessment-of-teaching-competence-in-the-recruitment-of-assistant-professors_final.pdf Names, positions, affiliations and e-mail addresses of three (3) senior research leaders available for providing recommendation letters  General instructions for applicants including language requirements and guidelines for compiling the teaching portfolio and CV are at https://www.aalto.fi/tenure-track/interested-in-joining-our-tenure-track Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via Aalto University open positions. For more information about the role, please contact Professor Petri Kuosmanen, petri.kuosmanen@aalto.fi. For questions related to the application process, please contact HR Advisor Anna-Maija Harju, anna-maija.harju@aalto.fi or hr-eng@aalto.fi Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: This is Aalto University! Aalto University – Towards a better world and Shaping a Sustainable Future. Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto Check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi/ About Finland Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world: World Happiness Report 2024 For more information about living in Finland: Aalto Careers for International Staff. More about Aalto University: Aalto.fi youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/ www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity instagram.com/aaltouniversity To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here. Please see more of our Open Positions here.