University of California, Santa Barbara

About the opportunity Murdoch University is seeking to appoint its next Dean for the School of Law and Criminology, a significant academic leadership role at a values-driven Australian university with a strong commitment to justice, inclusion and public purpose. The Dean is the academic and strategic leader of the School of Law and Criminology, with responsibility for academic quality, people leadership, performance, culture and reputation. Reporting to the Pro Vice Chancellor (Law, Arts and Social Sciences), the Dean plays a central role in shaping the future direction of the School and contributing to leadership across the College and University. The School of Law and Criminology is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of teaching, research and engagement, with established strengths in human rights, constitutional and public law, clinical legal education, criminology, policing and justice. As a distinctive, integrated School, it brings together legal scholars and criminologists in an interdisciplinary environment that connects legal reasoning with real-world justice challenges. Teaching is delivered across Murdoch's campuses in Perth, Singapore and Dubai, reflecting a strong global orientation and commitment to transnational education. The Dean will lead a School of approximately twenty-five academic staff, supported by a large cohort of casual and honorary staff. Working closely with Associate Deans, Academic Chairs and professional colleagues, the Dean will guide the development of future-facing programs, strengthen research culture, build partnerships with the legal profession, justice agencies and community organisations, and ensure a high-quality, student-centred experience. This appointment offers the opportunity to lead a collegial and intellectually engaged community, to shape law and criminology education for a changing world, and to advance Murdoch's mission of social justice, access and impact. About you You will be a respected academic leader with the credibility, judgement and interpersonal capability to lead a School spanning law and criminology. You will bring a record of scholarly or professional achievement appropriate to appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level, together with experience in academic leadership, people management and governance within complex organisations. You will demonstrate the ability to set and deliver a clear, future-focused academic strategy, including the renewal and growth of programs aligned to student needs, professional expectations and University priorities. You will lead with care and clarity, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and supportive culture, and supporting the development of both established and emerging leaders. Collaborative in style, you will be an effective communicator and trusted representative of the School, able to build constructive relationships across disciplines, professions, industry, government and the community. A strong commitment to student-centred values, equity and inclusion, academic integrity and public purpose will be central to your approach. About Murdoch University Founded in 1974, Murdoch University was established with a distinctive mission to challenge convention, broaden access to higher education and ensure that knowledge serves society. That ethos continues to shape a collegial culture grounded in integrity, respect and inclusion. Located in Perth, Western Australia, Murdoch operates across campuses in Perth, Singapore and Dubai, with a strong international orientation and deep local engagement. Guided by its strategic framework Ngala Kwop Bidi - Building a Brighter Future, Together, Murdoch is committed to delivering inclusive and transformative education, research with real-world impact, sustainability and reconciliation with First Nations peoples. Murdoch values how its people work together as much as what they achieve, and seeks leaders who are thoughtful, collaborative and principled in their approach. How to Apply Odgers is assisting Murdoch University with this appointment and applications should be submitted through their website at www.odgers.com/95807. Please see the Candidates' Pack for detailed information regarding this role, selection criteria and how to apply. For a confidential conversation please contact Dr Alistair Clark on or Sophie Malone on +61 2 8905 3703 or . Applications close: Thursday, 7 May 2026.

Ref.: 534149 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (21300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in Drug Delivery, Nanomedicine & Advanced Therapeutics at the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (several posts) (Ref.: 534149)  We now invite applicants to join the Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics Lab of Drug Delivery, Nanomedicine & Advanced Therapeutics at the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine. We are looking to recruit a number of highly motivated postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, a lab technician and a research officer to join the international lab of Professor Khuloud Al-Jamal, a Chair of Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine. The aim of our lab is to use nanotechnology to better understand, diagnose and treat diseases with particular interests in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. We are a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary lab eager to create an impact on people’s lives taking research a step beyond the lab. Research projects we are looking to pursue are in the areas of extracellular vesicles & cell therapy, immunotherapy, nucleic acids therapeutics for brain cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Duties and Responsibilities: Design and develop small molecules, nucleic acids and peptide therapeutics. Design, prepare and characterize nanoparticles. Employ state-of-the-art techniques to assess the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles, ensuring their stability, drug release kinetics, encapsulation efficiency and electron microscopy imaging. Integrate innovative approaches to enhance the specificity and efficiency of advanced therapeutics, with a particular emphasis on addressing challenges related to tissue penetration and targeted delivery. Conduct cell culture studies using cell lines, primary cultures and/or patients' tissues for efficacy evaluation. Conduct in vivo studies, including administration of nanoparticles, monitoring fate, therapeutic response, and assessing the impact on disease progression. Develop relevant disease models to assess therapeutic efficacy of a specific treatment. Demonstrate understanding of the disease pathology for better design of advanced therapeutics. Coordinate with clinical collaborators to obtain ethical approvals and obtaining human tissue samples for subsequent studies. Engage in collaborative projects both internally and externally. Periodically report progress to PI, co-investigators, project collaborators, and project funder. Initiate and contribute to grant writing activities. Write study-specific procedures for analytical methods, protocols, and reports and provide training on processes and equipment. Supervise and co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students. Disseminate research findings through the preparation of research articles and presentations at international conferences. Foster an agile and friendly working environment within the research group. Requirements: Education and Expertise: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Data Science or related fields. Post-doctorate experience preferred. Proven track record in conducting high-quality biological or chemical research. Demonstrated history of writing reports and scientific articles based on research results. Research Skills: Strong background in various research areas including pre-clinical studies, image-guided delivery, nucleic acid therapeutics, targeting and therapeutic aptamers/peptides, immunotherapy, RNA biology, nose-to-brain delivery, blood brain barrier targeting, nanoparticle formulation, peptide therapeutics, T cells therapy, extracellular vesicles, cancer vaccines, brain cancer, motor neuron disease, protein corona, hydrogels, and gene therapy/editing. Hands-on experience in advanced cell culture techniques and in vivo models. Proficiency in various cell and molecular biology experimentation techniques like PCR, gels, Western blotting, Immunohistochemistry, ELISA and flow cytometry, immune profiling. Experience in bioconjugations. Desirable Skills: Highly desirable skills include various in-vivo tracking modalities and imaging techniques for monitoring drug delivery dynamics. Additional advantageous skills involve working with patient tissue handling and culturing, surgical implantation of brain cancer, cryo-electron microscopy, transcriptome, proteome, single cell sequencing and bioinformatics, iPSC derived cells, tissue organoids and/or tissue slices, analytical techniques e.g. LC-MS, liquid scintillation, HPLC, MS, NMR. Administrative and Collaborative Skills: Ability to manage a research programme financially and administratively under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving skills, collaborate within a team, and supervise students. High attention to detail in experimental design and execution with a willingness to adapt to new procedures and undergo further training as necessary. Language and Technical Competence: Excellent command of written and spoken English. Capable of writing grants and contributing to additional funding acquisition. Proficient in IT skills for efficient data management and communication within the research programme. What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal up to 3 years subjected to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref: 532606) need not re-apply. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2026 (extended to May 31, 2026), or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Full time fixed term for 3 years at Camperdown Campus Opportunity to contribute to applied research in advanced antenna, RIS and wireless systems Base Salary (Level A Academic) $113,400 - $121,054 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate - Antenna Design to contribute to applied research in advanced wireless, radio, RIS and antenna systems. Working under the guidance of Professor Yonghui Li within a multidisciplinary research environment, the role will focus on antenna- and propagation-driven system design, experimental validation and integrated implementation with strong research translation outcomes. Your key responsibilities will be to: work closely with academic researchers, engineers and external stakeholders conduct applied research in advanced RIS, antenna and multi-antenna systems design, implement and evaluate antenna, RIS or RF system prototypes perform experimental testing, measurement campaigns and performance validation contribute to system-level integration and research translation outcomes support supervision and mentoring of postgraduate research students About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate - Antenna Design who has: a PhD in electrical engineering, antenna design, RF, telecommunications, electromagnetics or a closely related discipline a strong background in RF and antenna or closely related technical disciplines demonstrated experience designing advanced and practical RF, RIS or antenna systems experience translating theoretical concepts into experimental platforms or prototypes familiarity with antenna arrays, RIS, RF system concepts or system-level integration demonstrated capability in experimental research, prototyping and technical problem solving. To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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. 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 Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au . 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 06 May 2026 11:59 PM