University of Minho

(Annualised hours) Fixed term Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. For over 25 years, the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Science and Technology has been passionate about creating programmes that enable our students to engage with the health and social care sectors to deliver the best care to individuals, families and populations. The School of Public and Allied Health covers a range of programme areas including social work, health and social care, public health, paramedicine, midwifery and community nursing. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to the position of Degree Apprenticeship Tutor/Facilitator to join our Social Work team. You will support the DA programme leader for Social Work, programme team, apprentices and employers in ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements. In this role you will be involved in all aspects of apprenticeship quality and compliance support for the DA Social Work programme. This will include ensuring applicants meet the Department for Education funding rules and criteria for admissions and on boarding. You will be responsible for monitoring and recording apprentice engagement. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure Department for Education and Ofsted rules and regulations for apprenticeship provision are being met. You will need to maintain systems and processes to ensure the social work programme is compliant with these regulations You will be enthusiastic and driven to deliver an efficient and effective degree apprentice experience for apprentices and employers. You will have: a strong commitment to ensuring an outstanding apprentice experience experience of apprenticeship compliance and funding rules and regulations experience of recording, maintaining and presenting information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail excellent interpersonal and communication skills  Informal enquiries may be made to Degree Apprenticeship Programme Leader Mel Hills: M.Hills@ljmu.ac.uk In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Part-time 0.662 FTE (24 hours per week) Level B TF Position  Continuing Campus independent—can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses. About the position Join La Trobe University’s Work Integrated Learning Academic team and help shape the future of student employability. As part of a university-wide strategic initiative commencing in 2026, La Trobe is positioning itself to deliver a new program of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at scale. This includes consolidating discipline-specific, placement-based elective subjects into a centrally delivered subject suite, broadened to include new project-based WIL options embedded across the undergraduate curriculum. As a Teaching-Focused Lecturer in Industry WIL, you’ll coordinate and teach undergraduate and postgraduate subjects that deliver real-world industry project and placement experiences. Your work will empower students to develop employability skills across domestic, cross-cultural, and international settings. Key Responsibilities Be part of a collaborative, innovative team committed to student success and industry partnership: Deliver engaging teaching and coordinate subjects in face-to-face, blended, and online modes. Design and innovate curriculum that embeds employability and work-based learning. Collaborate with academic and professional teams to enhance student experiences and industry engagement. Provide constructive feedback and support to students, ensuring their success in diverse environments. Skills & Experience PhD or postgraduate qualification with relevant professional experience, or equivalent. Proven effectiveness in teaching and curriculum development. Expertise in work-based learning, employability, or career development. Track record of innovative initiatives that have improved student outcomes. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. Position Description  PD - Level B_Lecturer (Industry WIL) .pdf Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:  https://f.io/KDo0ceng  Welcome to Victorian Regional campuses – Please click on the video link below:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go LTU Masterplan https://youtu.be/VIDo4IoDD0k Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe.  Click HERE to find out more. How to apply Closing date: By 11:55 pm, Sunday the 8th February, 2026 Position Enquiries: Clare Lade - Academic Lead, Industry Placement Email Clare.Lade@latrobe.edu.au Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker - Talent Acquisition Consultant Email m.parker@latrobe.edu.au  Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position. Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents to be considered: A Cover letter; An up-to-date resume; and Respons to the Key Selection Criteria located in the Position Description Please scroll down to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Why La Trobe:  Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.  Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics  Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities: La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.  

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, 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