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64th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of California, Davis

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Since the beginning, UC Davis has outgrown the expected. It’s a place where creativity connects ideas from the obvious to the outlandish. Where discovery pulls from every practice and profession. Where the most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds. We were founded in 1908 to serve California. Today, we’re confronting the world’s most urgent challenges—especially those related to food, health, the environment and society. Our 5,300-acre campus borders the city of Davis, a compact and vibrant college town. Sacramento is 20 minutes away, and world-famous destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive. UC Davis is the most inclusive campus in the University of California system, with four colleges and six professional schools that offer over a hundred majors and nearly a hundred graduate and professional degrees. UC Davis enrolls about 39,000 annually, including international students from more than 110 countries. In the 2021-22 fiscal year, the university joined the exclusive group of fewer than 20 public universities in the nation surpassing $1 billion in research funding. The university also contributes over $8 billion to the California economy each year. Our geographic footprint goes well beyond the city of Davis. The UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento is among the nation’s Top 50 hospitals in 10 medical specialties from cardiology to cancer. We also operate an environmental research center on Lake Tahoe, a marine laboratory at Bodega Bay and an MBA program in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Student gender ratio
58 F : 42 M (1)
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International student percentage
22% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
13.6 (1)
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38565 (1)

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United Kingdom, Birmingham


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Faculty Openings in Infocomm Technology

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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


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Associate Professor, Psychology

RMIT UNIVERSITY

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

institution

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne


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Lecturer (Agricultural and Resource Economics)

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The University of Western Australia

Australia, Perth

institution

The University of Western Australia

Australia, Perth


Work in a well‑established team with mentoring support. Flexible working options considered. Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis. Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation. About the area The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (DARE), within UWA’s School of Agriculture and Environment, hosts the Centre for Agricultural Economics and Development (CAED) and the Centre for Environmental Economics & Policy (CEEP), delivering independent, evidence‑based research that supports sustainable decision‑making in agricultural and environmental systems. The Department has a strong record of research excellence, with staff attracting competitive national and international funding and high‑quality HDR students, and is actively involved in major externally funded projects across government and industry. DARE delivers the undergraduate major in Agribusiness and leads the Master of Agricultural Economics and Master of Environmental Economics postgraduate programs, with contributions to related teaching in environmental economics and management. About the opportunity Undertake independent teaching and research in Agricultural and Environmental Economics or Agribusiness. Contribute to unit design, delivery, and content management, including engagement with students and colleagues to support a high-quality learning experience. Conduct independent and collaborative research; including publication in leading journals, pursue competitive funding, engage with stakeholders and industry, and supervise Honours and postgraduate students. About you PhD in Agricultural/Agribusiness/Environmental Economics, or relevant discipline. Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality teaching at undergraduate and honours levels, including innovative approaches to teaching, assessment, and learning materials in applied economics. Demonstrated capacity to develop a strong research and publication track record relative to opportunity. A demonstrable emerging track record of successful competitive funding application. Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analyses in applied economics. Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A “C” class driver’s licence if preferred. Position description: PD - Lecturer (523076).pdf To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Assoc Prof. Bryan Boruff at bryan.boruff@uwa.edu.au 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 Tuesday, 2 June 2026. This position is open to international applicants. Benefits Flexible working options. Generous paid leave including parental leave. Up to 17% employer paid superannuation. Salary packaging available. Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service. Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses. Discounted health insurance. Employee Assistance Program. 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 the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

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$118,150 – $139,812 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

Posted

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Post Doctoral Researcher, Geography

MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY

Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

institution

Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth


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Posted

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Arts and Humanities

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Psychology

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