University of Manchester
About the University of Manchester
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The University of Manchester is a place where research has international impact, where students experience outstanding teaching and learning, and where all activity is enriched by a commitment to social responsibility and the benefits we bring to society and the environment.
We were the first British university to set social responsibility as a core goal and our commitment to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) is unmatched. We are the only university in the top 10 in the world in both the QS World University Sustainability Rankings and Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. In the 2024 Impact Rankings, we ranked first in the UK and Europe and second in the world against 2,152 universities from 125 countries that submitted data about how they are addressing the most pressing challenges facing our planet.
200 years of making a difference
Manchester was the first and most eminent of England’s civic universities. In 2024, we celebrated our bicentenary: 200 years of education and innovation. During this milestone year we reflected on and celebrated our rich heritage of discovery, social change and pioneering spirit, which remains at the heart of all we do. Today, we’re a truly international university – our community includes more than 44,000 students, 12,800 staff and 550,000 alumni from 190 countries.
Our flagship bicentenary celebrations included a four-day festival, Universally Manchester, and hosting the prestigious THE World Academic Summit, welcoming more than 500 delegates from across the globe to explore our theme: ‘Making a difference: The purpose of universities in a rapidly changing world’.
As we move into our next chapter, Manchester 2035 is our bold new strategy. Building on the purpose, vision and values of Our future, it will identify and accelerate our strategic ambitions for the next decade.
Research and innovation with impact
Ground-breaking research runs throughout our history and 26 Nobel laureates have studied or worked with us. This includes current members of academic staff, Professors Sir Kostya Novoselov and Sir Andre Geim, who shared the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics for the isolation of graphene’s properties.
Other pioneering discoveries include the work of Tom Kilburn, Freddie Williams and Alan Turing on the modern computer – the first stored-program was run at Manchester – and the development of modern economics by trailblazers Sir John Richard Hicks and Sir William Arthur Lewis. The latter, on his appointment at Manchester, was Britain’s first Black professor. Manchester also led the way with the appointment of Baroness Jean McFarlane as the first Professor of Nursing in England. McFarlane, a pioneer within the field of healthcare, established the country’s first nursing degree.
Today, nearly half of our academic and research staff work on interdisciplinary research. Our five research beacons – advanced materials, biotechnology, cancer, energy and global inequalities – are examples of how our cross-sector partnerships are helping to find unique solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Our place as one of the UK’s top research universities was confirmed in the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. 93% of our research activity was judged to be ‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*), and we were ranked fifth in terms of research power. We submitted one of the largest and broadest submissions in the sector, involving 2,249 researchers (600 more than the last REF in 2014).
Through our Innovation Factory, we invest in the commercialisation of research via spin-out companies and partnerships with industry. These commercialisation activities have contributed £868 million to the UK economy since 2004 and we're ranked 8th in the Reuters Top 100 Most Innovative Universities in Europe (2019). We have a host of innovation initiatives designed to engage students, staff and local communities with the potential of research at Manchester. These include the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre and ID Manchester, a new billion-pound innovation district being developed in the heart of Manchester, alongside the University.
In 2024 the University launched a new specialist function, Unit M, to transform how the University partners with start-ups, scale-ups and industry to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem. Led by CEO, Professor Lou Cordwell OBE, Unit M has a mandate to drive the University’s new approach to innovation, and will connect and catalyse the innovation ecosystem in Manchester and the wider region to accelerate inclusive growth.
Studying here
Our student community is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK, with more than a quarter of our 44,000 students joining us from overseas.
World-class research forms the foundation of all our teaching and we offer more than 1,000 degree programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research. These programmes inspire learners with challenging ideas, knowledge and wisdom, helping them develop the skills employers need most and result in the University consistently ranking as one of the most targeted universities by the UK’s top 100 recruiters (High Fliers Research).
We're committed to enhancing the quality of our learning experience and growing global access to a Manchester education. We're making a multi-million pound investment in flexible, blended learning to create a more inclusive and international environment for learners of all ages and backgrounds. We have four global centres – in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore – offering a growing range of online and blended learning courses that combine face-to-face and digital activities.
Our city-centre campus is at the heart of one of the UK’s most welcoming and diverse places, with up to 200 languages spoken. Manchester is also one of Britain’s most celebrated cities – judged to be the top UK city to live in for 2022 (the Economist’s Global Liveability Index).
Social responsibility
The University is ideally placed to address many of the world’s major social and environmental challenges. Our interdisciplinary teams are continually collaborating and evolving their research to find solutions to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and we are the only university in the world to have ranked in the top ten in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for six years running.
As a civic university, Manchester contributes to the expansion of educational, social, and cultural opportunities in the city and beyond. We invest more than £15 million annually in financial support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. More than 1,300 of our staff and alumni – more than at any other university – have volunteered their time and skills as school governors at local state schools.
As part of our 200th anniversary, we launched our prestigious Bicentenary PhD Studentships and Fellowships. This £28 million initiative will recruit and fund more than 200 early career researchers between 2025 and 2027, in partnership with philanthropic support.
The University runs four world-leading cultural institutions across our region – Manchester Museum, the Whitworth, the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and John Rylands Research Institute and Library – which engage over a million members of the public with our knowledge and collections each year.
Our students are inspired to go beyond their studies to contribute to positive change, improving their lives and those of others. We encourage all our students to participate in Stellify, a programme of transformative activities designed to help students grow and develop into the leaders of tomorrow. Activities include taking on ethical grand challenges relating to equality, sustainability and social justice, making a difference through community volunteering and developing key skills through leadership roles or work experience. Students can even choose to work towards gaining a prestigious University award.
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Key Student Statistics
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- Student gender ratio
- 57 F : 43 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 46% (1)
- Students per staff
- 14.9 (1)
- Student total
- 43470 (1)
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United Kingdom, London
King's College London
United Kingdom, London
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It is the research transformative aspect that provides the opportunity to serve society while supporting King’s as an outstanding institution in science and technology. The Department has strong links with industry, who engage with us in collaborative research projects. See our list of publications and our people in cryptography for more details or reach out to us to find out if this environment might be a good fit for you. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate education catering for the needs of our students. It is essential that applicants have the enthusiasm and commitment needed to ensure the success of these programmes. The successful applicant for this post will be involved in delivering teaching in a core area of computer science. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Cybersecurity (CSY) group, where our work on cryptography sits, and will have the opportunity to contribute to cross-cutting hubs (see https://www.kcl.ac.uk/informatics/research). Research collaboration across research groups, with departmental hubs and with other Departments in the Faculty and across the College is strongly encouraged. See https://www.kcl.ac.uk/informatics/about/index for more details about the Department, https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/cys for more details about the Cybersecurity Group within the Department and https://cryptographers.kcl.ac.uk/ for the work we do in cryptography. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered on an indefinite contract. About the role Undertake a self-directed programme of research and scholarship at a level commensurate with current international standard. Enhance the research profile of the Department through academic outputs, including publications and scientific meetings, scholarship, academic and industrial collaboration, impact and other externally facing activities. Supervise and train postgraduate students and postdoctoral research staff to ensure their effective development. 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About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD in cryptography or a closely related field. Ability to define and lead a research area and a growing research record in cryptography as evidenced by publications in top cryptographic and security venues such as IACR flagship conferences or ACM CCS, IEEE S&P, USENIX Security; research experience and good reputation in relevant research field; potential to acquire research project funding; ability to supervise research students. Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in core areas of computer science. Ability to make a significant contribution to administrative work. Desirable criteria Teaching and examining experience Experience in attracting external research funds Administrative experience Ability to build relationships and networks with colleagues and external stakeholders across the College and externally Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. 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£53,947 - £63,350 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
Singapore
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
Singapore
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Posted
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University of Southampton
United Kingdom, Southampton
University of Southampton
United Kingdom, Southampton
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Professor of Economics
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Competitive
Posted
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Research Associate in Speech and Multimodal Data Analysis for Mental Health
King's College London
United Kingdom, London
King's College London
United Kingdom, London
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In addition to conducting cutting-edge analyses, the postholder will prepare research findings for dissemination in high-impact, REF-returnable journals and actively engage with Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPI-E) efforts to ensure authentic, patient-centred interpretations of the data. To be considered for this role, you should have: A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., biostatistics, machine learning, computer science, clinical informatics, natural language processing). Strong skills in data analysis and programming (e.g., Python or R). A track record of publications in high -quality scientific journals. Experience or interest in large language and foundational models is an advantage. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract from 1st April 2026 - 30th September 2028. Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., biostatistics, computer science, clinical informatics, natural language processing). Proven experience in speech and language analysis, including acoustic feature extraction and/or natural language processing (NLP) techniques. Proficiency in data analysis and programming with languages such as Python or R. Experience handling and integrating large, complex datasets, including multimodal data Proven track record of writing and publishing scientific papers in high-impact journals. Desirable criteria Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) or other foundational models applied to speech or text data Experience applying speech and language technology in mental health research, particularly in depression Familiarity with wearable technologies, including data cleaning and feature extraction Experience in grant writing and securing research funding. *Please note that for applicants currently undertaking a PhD and awaiting their results (thesis submitted), the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information: We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £49,871 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134105 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Nicholas Cummins Contact Details: nick.cummins@kcl.ac.uk
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£45,031 - £49,871 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Posted
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