University of Geneva

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Specialist) Salary package: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Continuing (contingent-funded) appointment This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2030. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_SM1_Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist.pdf The Position We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist to provide high‑level expertise and leadership across a diverse portfolio of cutting‑edge research and engineering projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and is excited by the opportunity to design, build, and commission next‑generation instrumentation for ground‑based and space‑based astronomy. At the AITC, you will: Work with experts across mechanical, optical, systems, software, detector, electronics and controls engineering. Contribute to international, high‑impact astronomy and space missions. Lead technically challenging mechanical engineering work from concept to delivery. Influence the future direction of engineering practice within a national research facility. Join a respectful, gender‑balanced, inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and flexible working arrangements. The ANU is committed to fostering a safe, equitable and inclusive environment where all genders and identities can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from women, gender‑diverse candidates, First Nations engineers, and people from other under‑represented groups in STEM. Under limited direction, the Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist will: Provide leadership and technical mentoring within the Mechanical Engineering Group. Lead mechanical design, modelling, analysis, prototyping, assembly, integration, and testing activities across multiple projects. Develop and maintain engineering frameworks, standards, procedures, and best‑practice methodologies. Contribute to project proposals, costings, resource planning and risk assessments. Guide interdisciplinary design discussions and provide specialist advice to project managers and systems engineers. Oversee the mechanical engineering lifecycle for prototype and operational instrumentation. Maintain up‑to‑date expertise in state‑of‑the‑art mechanical, opto‑mechanical, and integrated system design relevant to astronomy and space science. Prepare documentation, engineering reports, and contributions to publications. The Person We welcome applicants who can demonstrate: Postgraduate qualifications and/or extensive professional experience in mechanical engineering or a related specialist field. Significant experience in mechanical and opto‑mechanical design, analysis, and validation—ideally in research, aerospace, physics, or astronomy environments. Advanced proficiency in CAD modelling, mechanical analysis, and integration of optical, thermal, and mechanical design approaches (e.g. FEA; ASME Y14.5 or equivalent). Experience with vacuum cryogenic systems (highly desirable). Strong capability in the design, assembly, alignment, and testing of precision mechanical systems. Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster inclusive team culture. Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and safe workplace practices. The School The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) at the Australian National University is a unique national facility supporting the development of world‑leading astronomical and space instrumentation.  The College The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.  To find out more about the Science at ANU community, follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook For further information please contact, Dr Roger Haynes, +61 2 61250313, roger.haynes@anu.edu.au.  ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday May 7 2026 11:55pm (Canberra Time)

Job Description University of Aberdeen, Mumbai Campus University of Aberdeen Mumbai Campus Governance and Leadership Structure The University of Aberdeen Mumbai Campus operates as University of Aberdeen Mumbai Campus Private Limited, a joint venture between the University of Aberdeen and its India-based partner. The Academic Provost will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the senior academic management team at the Mumbai Campus, working closely with the Chief Business Officer (CBO) to ensure strategic alignment and preparations for the Mumbai Campus launch in August 2026. All academic staff at the University of Aberdeen Mumbai Campus will report directly to the Academic Provost, who serves as the line manager for all academic posts. The Academic Provost provides academic leadership and ensures alignment with the University of Aberdeen’s standards and strategic objectives. Governance: The UOA Mumbai Campus will have a three-tier governance model: a Strategic Board for high-level oversight, a Management Committee for daily campus management, and three Working Groups—Academic, Operations, and Finance—to ensure academic quality, operational efficiency, and financial accountability. Introduction Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the third oldest in Scotland and the 5th oldest in the English-speaking world. Our foundational purpose, reaffirmed in our Aberdeen 2040 strategy, is to be “Open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others”. Aberdeen 2040 shapes our identity through four strategic themes: Inclusive, Interdisciplinary, International, and Sustainable. These principles guide our teaching, research, and partnerships, ensuring we deliver impact locally and globally. Through research, teaching, and partnerships, we tackle five global interdisciplinary challenges—Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing; Social Inclusion and Cultural Diversity; Energy Transition; Data and Artificial Intelligence; and Environment and Biodiversity—delivering impact locally and globally. We are ranked Top 20 in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2026), among the Top 250 globally (QS and Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025), 18th worldwide for International Outlook (THE 2025), and 26th in the UK for International Research (QS 2026). The campus will offer programmes in Computing Science, Data Science, Business Management and Economics. Collaboration and Quality Assurance Academic staff will: Collaborate with the Academic Provost, Heads of Schools in Aberdeen, Aberdeen-based Programme Directors and Committees to ensure programme alignment, quality assurance and academic integrity Engage with the University of Aberdeen’s Academic Services and Global Engagement, Marketing and Recruitment (GEMR) teams for quality assurance, governance and compliance. Support the implementation of academic structures and participate in continuous improvement initiatives Aberdeen Campus Academic Governance: At the University of Aberdeen, academic governance is structured around the University Court and the Senatus Academicus (Senate). The Court oversees strategic direction, finances, and legal responsibilities, while the Senate governs teaching, research, academic standards, and degree conferral. Supporting these core bodies, the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) ensures the quality and enhancement of teaching and learning through rigorous oversight. The Programme Management Committee (PMC) manages academic programme development and changes, ensuring alignment with institutional strategy and regulatory compliance. Introduction The University of Aberdeen is proud to extend its global footprint with the launch of its Mumbai Campus, bringing over five centuries of academic excellence to one of India’s most vibrant and rapidly evolving educational hubs. This strategic initiative offers internationally aligned programmes in Computing, Data Science, Mathematics, Business, and Artificial Intelligence, while promoting a strong culture of research, innovation, and academic excellence. As part of this expansion, we are seeking an experienced and visionary academic leader to head the Computing Science discipline at our Mumbai campus. The campus will support a new BSc in Computing Science, a BSc in Data Science and MSc programmes in both Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. This senior appointment at the Professor level will allow a focus on both teaching and research, with the successful candidate expected to offer academic leadership to staff in both these areas. The role involves oversight of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes aligned with Aberdeen’s internationally recognised strengths in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Machine Learning, Natural Language Generation, and Human-Centred Computing. The successful candidate will also be expected to have a strong research portfolio in one of these areas, with the expectation of collaborative working with staff on the University campus in Aberdeen. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Computing Science education in India while upholding the University’s rigorous academic standards and joining a global institution with over 500 years of academic excellence. About the Role We are seeking to appoint a Professor to serve as both a senior academic, Professor/Head of Computing Science discipline at the University of Aberdeen’s Mumbai campus. As academic line manager, the post-holder will lead the discipline and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of Computing Science education and research. A focus is on delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, mentoring early-career staff, and driving curriculum development. The role also involves building industry engagement for the new degree programmes and contributing to the research strategy of the work carried out on the Mumbai campus. The Head of Computing Science is also a research-active role and the job will involve carrying out high-quality work in a relevant field. It is expected that the research will align with the strengths in the Aberdeen campus, in areas such as autonomous agents, machine learning, cybersecurity, data science, natural language generation and computational linguistics, and human-centred computing. Applicants working in other developing areas of research, such as quantum computing and quantum information, would also be welcome to apply. The appointee will be able to teach across the curriculum and may contribute to related programmes in Data Science, Mathematics, Business Management and Information Systems, International Business, and Finance, including supporting international teaching commitments. Key Responsibilities: ·Provide academic and strategic leadership for the Department of Computing Science, including line management and performance evaluation of academic staff. Lead curriculum design and development, ensuring alignment with goals for student employability, recruitment, internationalisation, and satisfaction; work will be in collaboration with colleagues on both the Mumbai and Aberdeen campuses. Support Campus-wide leadership by contributing to strategic planning and initiatives in teaching, research, and external engagement as part of the Campus Leadership Team. Design, deliver, assess, and manage undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, ensuring academic rigour and relevance. Teach across key Computing and Data Science programmes offered at the Mumbai campus, with responsibilities for module leadership and academic support. Plan and adapt high-quality teaching materials, aligned with defined learning outcomes and responsive to diverse student needs. Supervise and assess student projects and dissertations, maintaining academic standards and providing constructive feedback. Address student learning needs by defining clear learning objectives and offering tailored academic guidance. Promote pedagogical innovation, sharing best practices and advancing Computing Science education within the department. To conduct cutting-edge research in field of Computing Science closely related to our core, or other emerging, research fields Develop collaborative research links with academic staff in our home campus in Aberdeen. To prepare and submit manuscripts for publications in leading international conferences and journals. To prepare and submit grant applications for externally funded research support. Develop engagement with external partners, including industry, NGOs, local and national government. Take responsibility for the supervision and training of postgraduate research students Candidate Background Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, with a minimum of 10–12 years of academic and/or industry experience, including significant contributions to both undergraduate and postgraduate education. Proven ability to design, develop, and deliver high-quality course materials in Computing Science, demonstrating pedagogical effectiveness and curriculum alignment. Track record of teaching excellence at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with the ability to engage, inspire, and support diversestudent cohorts. Experience in academic line management, including setting objectives, performance monitoring, and mentoring academic staff. Demonstrated involvement in curriculum development, ensuring relevance, innovation, and alignment with industry and academic standards. Demonstrated ability to develop academic strategy working at least at a Discipline level. Active engagement with subject-specific pedagogic research or educational networks, reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based teaching practices. Evidence of sustained high quality research outputs evidenced by conference and journal papers in internationally leading venues. Evidence of having held competitively awarded research funding as Principal Investigator and a clear vision for a program of research for the next five years Successful supervision of PhD candidates to completion. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and contribute effectively to departmental and institutional goals. Required Documents: CV (Curriculum Vitae) Cover Letter (outlining your interest in the role) Statement of Research and Teaching plans for the next three years. For any queries related to your application, email at careers@daskalos.com.

The Role and the Department The Assistant Accountant sits within the newly formed Management Accounting and Reporting team within Finance at the University. The role is responsible for assisting the Senior Finance Manager with the development and operational requirements of the University's management accounting and reporting function. The role will have a key focus on providing accounting and reporting support to non-financial colleagues and budget holders across the role's remit and, as such, will build strong working relationships with budget holders and finance teams, offering clear financial guidance across all levels of seniority to communicate, guide and educate our colleagues in our management accounting requirements. Duties will include, but not be limited to: Assisting in preparation, review and commentary of the monthly management reporting pack including variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods highlighting key drivers and risks. Ensure that budget holders are informed with regular reporting and engaging directly with budget holders to ensure that their financials are understood. To actively support the Senior Finance Manager with system improvement and process enhancements to the management accounting and reporting function, including project involvement as required. To lead on the processing of journals within the role's remit and to manage month-end and year-end activities including accruals and prepayments. Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls. Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly, maintaining clear audit trails. Produce management reports and ad-hoc analysis for stakeholders and funding bodies. Assist with internal and external audits and liaise with auditors as required. Undertake additional finance projects or tasks as required.