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About the University of Colorado Boulder

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The University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder) is a public research university in Boulder, Colorado, established in 1876.

Situated at the foot of the scenic Rocky Mountains, students of the university can enjoy incredible views from campus and take advantage of a range of outdoors pursuits (Boulder has 300 miles of bike routes, and a multitude of national parks and forests, as well as downhill and cross-country ski areas).

The university’s motto, from the original Greek, reads ‘Let Your Light Shine’.

Over the years, a number of Nobel laureates, astronauts and MacArthur Fellows have been linked with the university, either as students, researchers or members of the faculty. The American actor Robert Redford, who founded the internationally celebrated Sundance Film Festival, is an alumnus of the university.

The university has been ranked by Forbes as the 18th the most entrepreneurial university in the nation. According to the 2015 US News & World Report, the university also ranks within the top 10 in the fields of aerospace engineering, ceramics, environmental law, geology, physical chemistry and quantum physics.

CU-Boulder describes itself as having one of the most active college campuses in the US, with athletics and outdoors projects playing a central role in the student experience.

Its sports teams are known as ‘Buffaloes’ and the university is a member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.

As well as sports clubs, CU-Boulder is home to more than 300 organisations and clubs. Boulder is also served by a plethora of museums and galleries, such as the centrally located Colorado University Art Museum, and students are encouraged to ‘serve the greater good’ through volunteerism and civic engagement.

The university’s alumni network is in excess of 270,000 who comprise an online community and go by the name of the 'Forever Buffs Network.'

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Student gender ratio
46 F : 54 M (1)
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International student percentage
8% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
17 (1)
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37094 (1)

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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi


Description The Sustainable and Innovative Transport Demand (SIT-D) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a postdoctoral associate to conduct studies on the use of Immersive Virtual Reality to elicit users’ preferences for innovative transport systems. Applicants with a background in behavioral analysis and mathematical modelling are encouraged to apply. Terms of employment include competitive salary and benefits. Research in the SIT-D lab focuses on understanding and modelling consumers' behavior and decision process for sustainable transport modes and transport innovations. Research is interdisciplinary involving behavioral economics, psychology, neuroscience, computer science applied to the transport domain. Responsibilities of the position include building experiments to understand user’s decision process for innovation, collecting neurophysiological and other relevant data, programming and analysis routines, as well as quantitatively analyzing the data collected. Candidates must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in a field related to behavioral analysis and mathematical modelling and demonstrated experience with neurophysiological measurements, as well as data collections and field experiments. Knowledge of Unity platform or Unreal Engine is desirable. Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. Applications will be accepted immediately. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter/statement of research interests, a resume, and contact information for at least two references. The terms of employment are competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, research statement and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Elisabetta Cherchi at Elisabetta.Cherchi@nyu.edu. About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

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Adjunct Faculty - McLane College of Business

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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

United States, Belton

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United States, Belton


Adjunct Faculty - McLane College of BusinessID: 1921Department: McLane College of BusinessType: Part-time FacultyPost Date: 10/08/2024Position Available Date: N/ADescriptionThis is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position.THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION. Applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a semester-by-semester basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor seeks qualified Christian adjunct faculty to teach part-time in the McLane College of Business. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available.REQUIREMENTS:Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University's mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.Master's degree and 18 completed graduate hours of one or more Business Disciplines is required.Teaching experience is preferred.Must agree to the University's Employee Statement of Understanding.Salaries: Competitive salary. Benefits include free access to the university's Center for Effectiveness in Learning and Teaching (CELT) professional development support, adjunct resources room at CELT, campus library, campus exercise facility and many campus events; employee discount for meals and campus store purchases; free parking; and technology assistance.To Apply: Please click the "Apply Now" link and complete an application for employment. Please submit the following documents along with your application: a resume or CV copies of transcripts A one page or less description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments. A cover letter of interest. Please clearly indicate in your cover letter specific days/times you may be available for teaching. Application packets may also be completed in person:UMHB Human Resources DivisionUMHB Box 8020900 College StreetBelton, TX 76513For information regarding employment at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site.To apply, visit https://umhb.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2zc18oys4gqCopyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2288f88ce056f64f8a2edb00e04882c1

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University of Nottingham Ningbo, China

China, Ningbo

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China, Ningbo


Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years. It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy. Applications are invited for the above post in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Department. The department delivers an undergraduate programme that is jointly accredited across the Nottingham campuses in the United Kingdom, Malaysia and China. It is expected that the successful candidate will support excellence in teaching in the Department and across the three campuses, while developing an internationally recognised research programme. Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent and post-doctoral academic research experience in a field related to electrical and electronic engineering. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in communications or photonics technologies; although excellent candidates in any research area with the ability to teach across a range of topics in our undergraduate curriculum will be considered. It is required that the candidate has strong academic experience and evidence of strong track record in his or her area of research. The appointment will be offered to the best qualified candidate based on their track record relative to their experience with the position being offered at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to lead and deliver individual and collaborative research and teaching in the area of electrical and electronic engineering, particularly on VLSI/Embedded System and contribute to the direction of research programmes in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The role will be responsible for generating new intellectual understanding/knowledge through the application of knowledge and for developing ideas for application of research and teaching outcomes. The post holder will develop new concepts and ideas and will be expected, where appropriate, to develop and win support for innovative research and/or teaching development proposals and funding bids. The post holder will make a significant contribution to their academic unit via leadership and/or administrative management and/or co-ordination of specific initiatives. Salary will be within the range of 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB (Associate Professor) or RMB 450,190 to RMB 592,815 (Assistant Professor) per annum, depending on qualifications and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance). In addition, an attractive package including employment support allowance, schooling and insurance will be provided for international appointments. The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China for a period of up to 5 years with effect from January 2026 or thereafter as soon as possible. This contract may be extended by mutual agreement, subject to revised terms and conditions. Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr C.F. Kwong, Department Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, email: chiew-foong.kwong@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, if feasible – virtual interviews may also held. Please be advised that normally your references will be contacted prior to the interview. For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184348/  If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, Tel: 86 574 8818 000 (Ext. 8404), Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn. 

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RMB 450,190 to 780,622 RMB

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Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science (SSEL) - Dr. Andrzej Baranski

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi


Description The Social Science Experimental Laboratory (SSEL) at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Post-doctoral Researcher position. We seek an ambitious, well-trained, and collaborative scholar with a PhD in economics or a related field. Candidates must have expertise in experimental methods and prior experience conducting social science experiments (lab, lab-in-the-field, online, and/or field). Researchers working at the intersection of experiments and other methods (theory, empirical) as well those studying human behavior and artificial intelligence are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to: Conduct and publish research in leading journals in social science or interdisciplinary outlets. Collaborate with SSEL board members and affiliated faculty. Contribute to the smooth operation of the laboratory. Participate in the academic activities of the division. This position does not include teaching duties and the SSEL provides financial support for travel and research. The successful applicant will join a vibrant community of economists, sociologists, and political scientists conducting cutting-edge experimental research on human behavior. The Social Science division holds active seminar series, as well as workshops and events year round. The SSEL also maintains close ties with the Center for Behavioral Institutional Design (CBID), thereby offering many opportunities for collaboration, idea exchange, and research visibility. The position offers a highly competitive salary, generous benefits (including housing, transportation, travel allowances, and educational subsidies for children), and full health insurance and retirement contributions. The UAE does not levy income tax. Appointments are for two years, renewable for at least one additional year subject to satisfactory performance. For questions please email Drs. Andrzej Baranski (a.baranski@nyu.edu) or Nikos Nikiforakis (nikos.nikiforakis@nyu.edu) Application process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, please submit (in PDF format): Cover letter Curriculum vitae Job market paper Transcript Research statement (highlighting research experience) At least three confidential reference letters About NYU Abu Dhabi https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents. NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

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Senior Lecturer, Clinical Psychology

RMIT UNIVERSITY

RMIT University

Australia, Bundoora

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RMIT University

Australia, Bundoora


Part-time (0.6 FTE), Continuing position Salary Academic Level C ($141,247 - $162,872 p.a. pro rata for part-time) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University About the Role If you are a registered Clinical Psychologist seeking a part-time academic role where your research, clinical and teaching expertise can make a meaningful and visible impact, this is an opportunity to shape the next generation of psychologists while advancing your own academic career. RMIT University is inviting applications for a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology within the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences. This position is ideal for an established clinician-researcher who is motivated by teaching excellence, professional influence, and impactful research in Clinical Psychology. What you will enjoy about this role In this role, you will: Teach and inspire students across undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programs Lead and grow a high-quality research program aligned with University priority areas Build your academic reputation through publications, funding success and collaboration Develop strong partnerships with researchers, clinicians, industry and professional bodies Contribute to academic leadership and, where relevant, program coordination Work in a collegial environment that values innovation, collaboration and impact This role offers a balanced academic portfolio, combining research leadership, clinical engagement and teaching excellence in a flexible part-time arrangement. To succeed in this role, you will bring: A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline Endorsement as an AHPRA-approved registered clinical supervisor with expertise in clinical psychology. A growing national research profile with high-quality publications Experience attracting research funding and leading projects or teams Demonstrated excellence in teaching at tertiary level Experience supervising Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students The ability to mentor colleagues and lead academic teams Strong communication skills and professional judgement A collaborative and values-driven leadership approach Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the RMIT STEM College The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before. STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing. The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College's inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria's first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College. STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students. We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college To Apply Please click the Apply button at the top of this page to submit the following three documents: Your CV A covering letter A separate statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below. For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address. Position Description - Senior Lecturer, Clinical Psychology If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. Please note: Due to the University's end-of-year shutdown period, interviews will be conducted after the University reopens in January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in mid-to-late January 2026 to confirm interview arrangements. Applications close on Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 11.59pm. RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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$141,247 - $162,872 p.a. pro rata for part-time + 17% Superannuation

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