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Norman, United States
401–500th in World University Rankings 2019
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About the University of Oklahoma

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The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a research university located in Norman in Oklahoma. With roots dating back to 1890, the university now offers a wealth of different subjects for students to enjoy.

Its main campus is located in Norman, about 20 miles from Oklahoma City. Norman has a wide variety of neighbourhoods, with different restaurants, art galleries, while it is also home to some of the oldest buildings in Oklahoma.

There is also a health sciences centre based in Oklahoma City itself, as well as a secondary Health Sciences campus in Tulsa. Meanwhile the University of Oklahoma–Tulsa Schusterman Centre, which offers a wide variety of specialist programmes, is based in Tulsa.

Internationally, the university owns a monastery in Italy, which since 2016 has been used as a permanent campus for study abroad students. The university expects that one in five OU students who study abroad will go through the Arezzo campus. There are also study centres in Mexico, Brazil and, in the near future, Turkey. 

Students are able to achieve bachelor, masters and doctorate degrees. There are a vast array of subjects on offer including Atmospheric Sciences, Education, Energy Science, Business, Engineering, Literature, Foreign Languages and Fine Arts.

UO also engaged in research activities in various different fields, although it is particularly well known for the work it has achieved in the field of meteorology.

Students can participate in a huge range of student organisations, as well as a student run radio and television station. Clubs include: Chess Club, Expressive Movement Initiative, Men’s Glee Club, Pre-Law Society, Society of Physics Students and Women in Business Association.

Athletic teams are nicknamed the Sooners, and compete as members of the NCAA's Division I and in the Big 12 Conference. Varsity sports teams include: football, athletics, wrestling, rowing, baseball, basketball, track and field, gymnastics and golf.

Notable alumni include James Garner, an actor, producer, and voice artist who starred in several television series spanning more than five decades, Adrian Peterson, a football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League, and Fred Haise, an aeronautical engineer, former naval aviator, fighter pilot, test pilot, and NASA astronaut who is one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon.

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Student gender ratio
52 F : 48 M (1)
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International student percentage
7% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
10.3 (1)
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Student total
27352 (1)

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Post-doctoral Fellow in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

institution

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 536417 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Physics (25600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 536417) We now invite applications for the captioned post available in Prof. Dong-Keun Ki’s group. Duties and Responsibilities work on a project related to quantum transport in van der Waals-engineered 2D materials design, optimize, and maintain research instruments, experimental setups, and laboratory facilities produce high-quality original research and publish in leading peer-reviewed journals supervise, mentor, and train PhD students and research assistants, and contribute to related academic/administrative duties perform other duties as assigned Requirements a Ph.D. degree in experimental condensed matter physics or a closely related discipline at least four years of relevant research experience in nano-fabrication (e-beam lithography, lift-off, etching, etc.), van der Waals assembly, low-temperature/low-noise electrical measurements strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team self-motivated and responsible What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal subject 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. 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. They should also arrange 2 referees to send reference letters to Professor Dong-Keun Ki by e-mail (dkki@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

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Competitive salary

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Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education

RMIT UNIVERSITY

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

institution

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne


Lead education strategy and transformation across RMIT's largest College. Shape high-quality, contemporary and industry-relevant STEM education across Australia and RMIT's global footprint. Full-time, 5-year fixed-term executive appointment, with an underlying ongoing Academic Level E position in the College. About the role This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of STEM education at scale. As the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education, you will lead education strategy and transformation across RMIT's largest College, based at RMIT's Melbourne CBD campus, working with senior academic leaders to strengthen learning innovation, student experience, academic quality and globally relevant program delivery. The role sits at the intersection of College and University strategy. You will contextualise and implement RMIT's broader Education Strategy within the STEM College; while also ensuring the College's priorities, opportunities and challenges shape the University's future education agenda. The successful candidate will bring the academic credibility, strategic judgement and leadership maturity to build trusted influence across Schools, develop a high-performing Education portfolio, and drive meaningful improvement in the quality, relevance and impact of STEM education. Key priorities Lead the development and implementation of the STEM College education strategy, aligned to RMIT's broader Education Strategy and strategic plans. Strengthen academic quality, program relevance, viability and student experience across all modes and locations of delivery. Provide leadership to Schools in program design, development, renewal and delivery, ensuring programs are informed by international best practice, industry needs and workforce trends. Drive innovation in learning and teaching, including digitally enabled education, AI literacy, contemporary assessment practice, academic integrity and future-focused pedagogy. Lead education governance and quality assurance across the College, ensuring alignment with accreditation, regulatory and Academic Board requirements. Work collaboratively across RMIT's global footprint to understand and translate emerging global, sectoral and market trends into strategic priorities that enhance program relevance, competitiveness and future readiness whilst ensuring equivalence and comparability. Build capability and support a high-performance learning and teaching culture across academic and professional teams. Contribute to data-informed academic portfolio planning, including program size and shape, pathways, relevance, viability and student demand. To be successful in this role, you will bring: An established academic career at Professor / Level E, with a PhD in a discipline relevant to STEM. Significant senior academic leadership experience, including leading change initiatives that improve learning, teaching, quality and student outcomes. Demonstrated ability to shape and deliver education strategy in a complex university environment. Deep knowledge of contemporary national and international developments in learning and teaching, including online, blended, digital and technology-enabled education. Proven experience leading learning transformation through digital innovation at scale, including contemporary assessment and/or AI-enabled education practice. Experience developing innovative, globally relevant programs and delivery models across undergraduate and postgraduate education. Strong understanding of academic governance, accreditation, regulatory requirements, academic integrity and quality assurance. Proven capability to lead across complex stakeholder environments, including Schools, Colleges, portfolios, international entities and external partners. A collegial but decisive leadership style, with the ability to influence, align and mobilise academic and professional staff. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the STEM College The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health 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, ensuring our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing. The College is renowned for its exemplary research in areas including advanced manufacturing, composites, bio fabrication and design; AI and computing technologies; health innovation, MedTech, and translational medicine; nano materials, point of care diagnostics and sensor technologies; and clean energy and sustainable systems. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real-world impact, and our students are truly career ready. In STEM we CARE - Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Empowerment. Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College's inclusive, caring culture To Apply Please submit a maximum five-page CV and maximum four-page covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description or contact Ben Cass, Executive Recruitment Manager via email ben.cass@rmit.edu.au for a confidential discussion. Applications close on the 28th of June at 11.59pm. About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 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. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers 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. In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.All applicants will be required to complete a gender based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Director, Food Research System

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)

Singapore

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Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)

Singapore


Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, one of the world’s leading universities, is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Director of NTU Food Research Systems (NTU-FRS). This role presents an exceptional opportunity to lead NTU’s university-wide food research platform, which is recognised nationally and internationally for its leadership in food security, safety, and sustainability. NTU-FRS is NTU’s integrative research platform spanning food production, nutrition and safety, circular agri-food systems, and emerging food technologies. It hosts major national initiatives including the Future Ready Food Safety Hub (FRESH) and the Singapore Agrifood Innovation Lab (SAIL). NTU-FRS also collaborates with leading organisations such as the WHO and the Singapore Food Agency. Collectively, these initiatives position NTU-FRS as a leading ecosystem delivering science-based solutions towards Singapore’s food resilience agenda and the wider region. The successful candidate is expected to be an internationally renowned scholar in food science, nutrition, food safety, or a closely related field, with a distinguished record of scholarship and competitively funded research. The ideal Director will also need to be a determined and inclusive leader who provides strategic academic leadership and coordinated oversight of NTU’s university wide food research efforts. The candidate will be expected to inspire research excellence, drive interdisciplinary collaboration, champions translational impact, and further strengthen NTU-FRS’s position as a national and global hub for food-related research and innovation. This appointment offers a unique platform to make a transformative impact within Singapore’s dynamic innovation ecosystem, leveraging world-class facilities, strong government-industry partnerships, and NTU’s commitment to addressing national research priorities and global food security challenges. How to Apply Nanyang Technological University will be supported in its global search for this appointment by the executive search firm, Perrett Laver. For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Samuel Teh via email at Samuel.Teh@perrettlaver.com. Applications should include (in electronic form): A cover letter setting out interest, relevant experience and statement of vision for NTU Food Research Systems A full curriculum vitae The deadline for applications is 20th of June 2026 4 pm (SGT).  

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Research Engineer / Fellow (Systems) - JL

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

institution

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


As a University of Applied Learning, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) works closely with industry in its research pursuits. This position is situated within the Centre for Immersification, dedicated to applied research in immersive technologies and bridging the gap between academia and industry. Research staff at the Centre have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets relevant to industry demands while working on innovative projects within the university. The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of an advanced content moderation framework for immersive 3D virtual environments, such as Roblox and Minecraft. The engineer will play a key role in building a parallelized, agent-driven exploration system and integrating a multimodal detection pipeline, ensuring real-time performance, scalability, and deployment readiness in alignment with the project’s research objectives. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of faculty members, engineers, and industry partners, including renowned researchers at the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) at NTU. Technical skills, natural curiosity, versatility, and enthusiasm are highly desired traits that will enable success in this fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the research project together with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Collaborate with the PI, Co-PIs and NTU team to design and develop a robust and scalable software system for autonomous agents navigating immersive 3D virtual environments (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft). Implement a parallelized agent-driven framework where multiple LLM-powered agents operate concurrently to explore user-generated worlds and trigger diverse contextual scenarios. Develop a unified multimodal detection pipeline that integrates video, audio, and text leveraging fine-tuned Vision-Language Models (VLMs) from WP3, supporting zero-shot reasoning and scene-graph inference. Ensure the system is deployment-ready by supporting benchmarking of inference speed, compute efficiency, and scalability with concurrent agents. Enable real-time adaptive learning via human-in-the-loop feedback and reinforcement learning mechanisms in collaboration with other work packages. Maintain high software engineering standards through rigorous testing, version control, clear documentation, and continuous improvement of development infrastructure (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, cloud-based services). Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Responsibilities Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience in designing and implementing software systems involving multi-agent frameworks. Familiarity with immersive platform development (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft), including scripting (Lua/Java), agent behavior modeling, event handling, and API-based integration with external AI systems. Experience with distributed systems, reinforcement learning, or simulation environments (e.g., Unity3D, OpenAI Gym, WebGL) is advantageous. Experience in developing and deploying cloud-based applications (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), serverless computing, and REST API development. Proficient in Python, with basic experience in machine learning or computer vision libraries; familiarity with Vision-Language Models (e.g., CLIP, BLIP) or scene-graph inference is a plus. Key Competencies Strong software development and debugging skills. Able to design modular, scalable systems and benchmark their performance. Proficient in technical writing and system documentation. Self-directed learner with strong problem-solving and research capability.

Salary

Competitive

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Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Molecular Plant Science

MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY

Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

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Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth


Department: Biology Vacancy ID: 042043 Closing Date: 19-Jul-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Molecular Plant Science. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to career stage. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department and undertake teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students. The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile, that supports the University’s research strategy including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance and generate publications of international standard.  Salary: Assistant Professor / Lecturer: €65,401 – ccc (7 points) Assistant Lecturer: €42,599 – €72,718 p.a. (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 19th July 2026 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

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Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
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  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

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Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

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  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

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  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology