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Department: Music Vacancy ID: 040503 Closing Date: 29-Mar-2026 The Role The Music Department at Maynooth University invites applications for a 12-month position as either a Research Assistant (Level 2) or Postdoctoral Researcher (Level 1) (depending on qualifications and experience), with a speciality in statistical image processing to work with Professor Karen Desmond’s research team on the project ‘Polyphonic Singing and Communities of Music Writing in Medieval Britain and Ireland, c. 1150 to c. 1350’ (BROKENSONG) (funded by a 5-year ERC Consolidator Gran (https://ahi.maynoothuniversity.ie/brokensong/). The position is full-time but a part-time working arrangement may be considered. The place of work is Maynooth University, Ireland. remote work from another country cannot be facilitated.  Do you want to work in Ireland on an exciting European Research Council funded project on uncovering lost musical notations on faded and damaged music manuscripts? We seek a candidate with extensive experience in scientific image processing, and either knowledge or aptitude to quickly learn multispectral imaging (MSI) standards and processing techniques in order to do the post-processing the MSI files of medieval manuscript pages captured for this project, to create the workflow for the image post-processing, to describe and document the image data and metadata (compiling a data sheet etc. for each set of images), including uploading and documenting the raw and processed images on the project’s open-source repository using either the Xenodo or OpenAire platform, and uploading and/or creating links to the post-processed images to the project’s Github so that these images are accessible through the project’s website. In addition, the candidate may work with the project team on research trips to the UK, assisting in the capture of multispectral images of the manuscripts in the UK. The BROKENSONG project examines singing in medieval Britain and Ireland during a transformative period of western music history, c. 1150-1350. The project team is digitally encoding approximately 700 music compositions copied on over 120 fragmentary music manuscripts. The project reconstructs lost vibrant musical cultures and communities. Many of these manuscripts are severely damaged or palimpsested (where the ink of original music notation was scraped off the parchment, and then overwritten with other contents, leaving only its residue visible through MSI). The project has commissioned multispectral images of these damaged and palimpsested leaves from various UK institutions, and this year will conduct research trips to the UK to capture the remaining images. The candidate recruited for this position will primarily work with the raw image files and do post-processing using HOKU/ENVI and other tools to enhance the legibility of the music notation on these leaves and then organize and document the research data in our open-source repository.  Salary Research Assistant, Level 2 2026: €38,674 - €43,872 (7 points) p.a. Or Postdoctoral Researcher, Level 1: €46,805 – €47,405 (2 points) p.a. Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

SBU/Department: School of Health, Medicine and Life Science FTE: 1.0 FTE (37 hours per week) Duration of Contract: Fixed Term (2 years) Salary: UH7 £38,784 pa to £46,049 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days, including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year Location: College Lane Campus This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge AI techniques to real-world challenges in health, medicine, and the life sciences. This is an ideal role for a technically strong, forward-thinking researcher who wants to drive meaningful innovation, champion ethical AI, and make a tangible difference to health and biomedical research. Main duties and responsibilities You will design and validate AI models across diverse domains, from clinical trials and pharmaceutical research to biomedical analytics, biomechanics, and sports science, while delivering high-impact demonstrations that showcase the power of AI in practice. Working closely with senior academics, students, and external partners, you will help embed AI into interdisciplinary projects, shape the School’s AI capability, and contribute to grant writing, publications, and international collaborations. You will also play a key role in building AI capacity through training workshops, student supervision, and active participation in academic life. Skills and experience required You will have practical experience in research teams, scholarly publications, conference presentations, and robust coding practices, including version control and reproducible data pipelines. Proficiency in Python, ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, statistical analysis, and strong IT skills are essential. You will thrive under tight deadlines, handling sensitive data with confidentiality, and have a methodical, detail-oriented approach. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, combined with adaptability, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning. Public engagement experience is desirable. Qualifications required We’re looking for a talented AI researcher with a degree or equivalent level 6 qualification, or higher qualification in a relevant discipline, as well as a PhD (or equivalent level 8 qualification) in AI, Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the person specification. Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal. An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a PhD / Doctorate. Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Rich Callaghan (Associate Dean for Research) r.callaghan@herts.ac.uk Closing Date: 26 March 2026 Interview Date: TBC Reference Number: REQ000550 Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics and recognise that there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development, and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

Full time, continuing position Exciting opportunity to a Senior Lecturer within the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney Base Salary starting at $156,103 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences (SoMS) is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education and research. With over 100 years of excellence, the school is committed to advancing knowledge, training future leaders, and delivering impactful research across a range of disciplines. SoMS encompasses multidisciplinary research themes that reflect the strength, diversity, and depth of our research. Our Themes signify key areas of importance to the Australian community, our international communities and reflect our partnership with stakeholders such as research institutes, Local Health District partners, granting bodies, government organisations, and philanthropists. Our research has a clear focus on impact at a local and global scale, and we obtain over $60M in funding per annum to support this. SoMS delivers teaching into a variety of programs, including Science, Medical Science, and several professional degrees like the Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dentistry. This position will be focused in the Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Theme, which brings together both basic science and clinician researchers, with the goal of generating the most comprehensive definition of key determinants that underpin pathogen driven and autoimmune diseases and host immunological responses to these conditions. Our research focuses on the interplay between the host immune system and a wide range of medically important human diseases. By understanding the mechanisms that enable the development of both infectious and non-infectious diseases, as we all as the inflammatory conditions that develop, we can provide a rational basis for the development of novel treatments, immunotherapies, vaccines and other preventative measures to lessen the impact of such diseases on the human population. Members of the Infection, Immunity and Inflammation theme teach students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level and bring their research experience to these teaching programs with the goal of fostering the development of the next generation of research leaders. We are seeking a Senior Lecturer to make a significant contribution to research, teaching, and service within their discipline. The role involves building a strong national reputation, delivering high-quality education, and contributing to the strategic and academic goals of the school or faculty. Your key responsibilities will be to: build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research and education, expanding knowledge and practice in the discipline establish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university coordinate and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences, including supervising higher degree research students to successful completion coordinate, develop and continually improve curricula, programs and resources to enhance teaching and learning outcomes coordinate activities of academic staff and provide training and mentorship to less experienced lecturers provide leadership that has a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you doctorate or PhD and professional qualifications in immunology and/or infectious diseases significant experience in teaching and learning within an established program and across a variety of settings significant experience in education design and practice significant experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity significant experience supervising and mentoring others an established national reputation for expertise in infection and immunity research track record of obtaining independent research funding an established network of academic and/or industry and professional partners and stakeholders a national reputation as influential in expanding knowledge, pedagogical innovation, or curriculum development outstanding skills in research, critical thinking and decision making, planning and organisation, and delivering presentations effectively ability to communicate effectively to a diverse cadre of students and staff and demonstrate computer literacy excellent collegiality across teaching and research. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which 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 Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@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 Sunday 22 March 2026 11:59 PM