University of California, San Diego

3-year, fixed term opportunity. Located on the Camperdown Campus Opportunity to work at the forefront of quantum and advanced technologies, shaping high impact research partnerships Base Salary $146,197 - $154,260 (HEO9) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney is seeking a Business Development Manager (Quantum, Photonics & Electronics) to lead and expand strategic industry partnerships, accelerating research translation and industry engagement across the Quantum, Photonics and Electronics portfolio. This role supports the University's high priority Collective Excellence 28 (CE28) initiative. Based within the Research Pipeline and Pre Award team, this senior role focuses on translating world class research capability into funded, impact driven collaborations across quantum technologies, photonics, advanced electronics and enabling technologies. Working closely with researchers, Faculty leaders and external partners, you will play a key role in advancing industry led research outcomes aligned with the University's strategic plan. The Collective Excellence 2028 (CE28) Research advances the University's ambition to be a globally recognised leader in research with real world impact. CE28 aligns academic leadership, institutional investment and professional support to enable large scale, multidisciplinary research that addresses complex global challenges. Through focused Areas for Acceleration, streamlined research processes, and strengthened pathways to international collaboration and major external funding, CE28 empowers academics to lead globally competitive research programs, attract top partners and talent, and translate excellence into societal, economic and policy impact. Your key responsibilities will be to: develop and manage strategic partnerships with industry, government and other external stakeholders aligned to quantum, photonics and electronics research strengths collaborate with researchers and senior leaders to identify, shape and secure research funding and engagement opportunities manage and prioritise industry engagement activity in line with CE28 strategic objectives act as a trusted relationship manager for complex research collaborations guide stakeholders through collaborative research policies, regulatory frameworks and engagement processes identify and nurture new opportunities across government programs, commissioned research and industry led initiatives prepare engagement reports, briefings and materials to support funding, investment and decision making. About you extensive experience (typically 5-10 years) in business development, research commercialisation or industry engagement within a technology intensive or research environment a Postgraduate Degree in Science or relevant technical discipline, or equivalent senior industry experience strong industry networks within quantum, photonics, electronics or closely related sectors proven ability to influence senior academic, government and industry stakeholders strong analytical and problem solving skills, with sound judgement in complex environments the ability to operate autonomously while contributing strategically within a senior team willingness to travel as required to support stakeholder engagement and partnership activity. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.turle@sydney.edu.au Copyright The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 20 May 2026 11:59 PM

The McCarthy Lab has an exciting opportunity for a prospective Research Technician who is interested in synthetic biology approaches to engineer biofilms to better tackle environmental challenges. You will be joining a highly interdisciplinary project, where we will blend synthetic biology, environmental engineering, and biotechnology to develop disruptive solutions to major environmental challenges. Experience with advanced cloning systems, CRISPR tools, metagenomic mining and the use of different biofilm imaging platforms is highly desirable. There will be a particular focus on developing approaches to harness bacterial community behaviours like biofilm formation to better tackle environmental pollutants such as waste plastics. Our aim is to leverage cutting-edge advancements in synthetic biology and biofilm engineering to develop innovative strategies for bioremediation, with a key focus on scalable solutions that can be readily adopted by the waste and water sectors. This fast-paced project will give the successful candidate the opportunity to develop new skills by working closely with our interdisciplinary team and build their international profile including through research visits to academic collaborators and working with SMEs. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate and efficient data generation, data management, collation and the reporting of results to the project lead. The post-holder will need to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, organisational, team working and communication skills and have a keen interest in drafting research outputs for peer-review publication. The successful applicant will work closely with other researchers within the McCarthy Lab and with other EBIC partners. There will also be opportunities to explore the commercial  Applicants must have a BSc or MSc in a relevant discipline. Experience and knowledge in the field of biofilm formation is essential. Experience in some or all of the following: advanced cloning systems, CRISPR tools, metagenomic mining and the use of different biofilm imaging platforms is highly desirable. They should be enthusiastic, well motivated and be able to work both independently and collaboratively. This position is available for 32 months. Please include one paper or preprint that illustrates research skills that are relevant to this project.  We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity. Working at the University of Southampton: Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700  of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an University Assistant postdoctoral 45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies Startdate: 01.06.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 31.05.2031 Reference no.: 5534 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together! The Department at the University of Vienna is the largest academic center covering all fields relating to the German language and German-language literatures. The core areas are Modern German Literature, Medieval German Language and Literature, Germanic Linguistic, German as a Foreign and Second Language, and German Teaching Methodology. In addition, the areas of Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Theory, Literary Theory, and Literature for Children and Young Adults are well established. More than 5000 students are enrolled. Your personal sphere of play: This position is based in the German as a Second Language Research Group at the Institute of German Studies. The Institute of German Studies at the University of Vienna is Austria’s largest research and educational center for all aspects of the German language and German-language literature. In the German as a Second Language working group (headed by Prof. Dr. İnci Dirim), you can expect a small, dedicated team, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas. The position involves contributing to the disciplinary development of German as a Second Language in both research and teaching. The focus will be on research into the professional development of school teachers. Additionally, an approach grounded in migration pedagogy is expected. Your future tasks: Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means: Working at the Institute of German Studies, Department of German as a Foreign and Second Language, German as a Second Language Working Group Contributing to research, teaching, and administration Developing and expanding an independent research profile  Participation in research projects and academic studies Contribution to publications Assistance in organizing conferences, symposia, and other events Independent teaching of courses in the field of German as a Second Language Examination duties, particularly for theses Student advising Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance Project proposal development and acquisition of external funding Opportunity to write a habilitation thesis This is part of your personality: Completed doctorate/PhD with a focus on German as a Second Language  Excellent written and oral communication skills Teaching experience in the field of German as a Second Language Teaching experience in university and non-university settings related to migration Research experience Experience with e-learning Ability to work in a team Knowledge of university processes and structures Expected: Empirical research focusing on German as a second language, language education, and language support in the context of schools as educational institutions Theoretical and practical work experience in the context of migration and education Experience in securing external funding Migration-focused pedagogical approach High social/communicative skills What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 5 years increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae / Letter of intent With your List of publications With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.) Doctoral Degree Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any content questions, please contact: Inci Dirim inci.dirim@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 05/06/2026 Post Doc