University of Vienna

At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700  of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an University assistant predoctoral/PhD Candidate 51 Faculty of Physics Startdate: 01.04.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 31.03.2030 Reference no.: 5385 We invite you to join the Operational Quantum Information Team (Dakić Group) to work on a theoretical project on the foundations of quantum phase space, focusing on the Wigner–Weyl correspondence and the duality between Hilbert-space and phase-space descriptions. Your personal sphere of influence: As a university assistant (praedoc) in this four-year position, you will be part of the Operational Quantum Information Team led by Professor Borivoje Dakić. Our team is part of the Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics, and Quantum Information group within the Faculty of Physics. We are members of the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ), one of the largest quantum hubs in Europe, and of the Austrian Cluster of Excellence (quantA), which promotes basic research in quantum sciences. You will also benefit from being a fellow of the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP), joining a thriving community of more than 100 quantum scientists on campus and around 300 quantum researchers in Vienna. The Dakić group is an international team of scientists (Master's, PhDs, and Postdocs). Our expertise encompasses quantum foundations, quantum information theory, and quantum technologies. For additional information, please visit: https://dakic.univie.ac.at/. Your future tasks: You will actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: You are involved in a well-funded research project on the advertised research topics. You will present your research plan to the faculty and complete a dissertation agreement within 12–18 months. This will be reviewed and adapted on an annual basis. You will work on your dissertation and towards its completion in time. We expect a large degree of independence paired with a high level of social awareness, as the goal will only be achieved in a team. You will contribute to teaching (lab courses, exercise classes) within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You will fulfil some administrative tasks, contributing to the success and self-organization of the group in research, teaching and administration. You will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field. You will contribute to outreach by publications, conference presentations and public activities. This is part of your personality: We expect a strong candidate with the following requirements: You have a completed a Master’s degree or Diploma in Physics, specialising in theoretical quantum foundations. You have a proven experience in quantum information theory and quantum foundations, in particular in quantum phase-space methods. You have a proven experience in numerical methods and programming, particularly the simulation of PDEs. Excellent written and spoken English. What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Potential for development: Success in life depends on what you make of it, but if you are ambitious and successful, there are plenty of opportunities to connect you to all relevant top research groups in the world in quantum information, quantum technologies and machine learning. Internal further training & coaching: The Vienna Doctoral School as well as the Department of Human Resources offer plenty of opportunities to grow your skills in over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (full-time basis, 14x p.a.) increases if we can credit professional experience. The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!   It is that easy to apply: Please send us the following mandatory documents:   Your scientific Curriculum Vitae. Your Bachelor’s and Master‘s degree certificates and transcripts. A Motivation Letter outlining your general motivation for the position and explicitly addressing points 1–4 listed under “This is part of your personality” requirements. Abstract of your Master's thesis. Contact information of two referees. If you have any content questions, please contact: Borivoje Dakic borivoje.dakic@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 03/30/2026 Prae Doc

Job No.: 690588 Location: Peninsula campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Continuing appointment Remuneration: $175,487 - $193,326 pa Level D / $226,052 pa Level E (plus 17% employer superannuation) Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University Join our inclusive, collaborative community Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them The Opportunity Shape the future of Occupational Therapy at a world‑leading university. Monash University is seeking an exceptional academic leader to take on the dual role of Associate Professor/Professor and Head of Department – Occupational Therapy. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of Australia’s most respected departments in allied health education and research, with responsibility for a budget of approximately $20 million and direct supervision of eight staff. As a Level D or E academic, you will be recognised as an international leader in your discipline, with an outstanding track record in research, teaching and engagement. You will foster excellence across the department, drive high‑impact research, and champion innovative, inclusive education that prepares the next generation of occupational therapy professionals. Lead. Inspire. Transform. The Department of Occupational Therapy at Monash University is internationally recognised for its leadership in the generation and translation of knowledge about occupation, participation and wellbeing, and is a provider of choice for undergraduate and graduate-entry occupational therapy education that is socially responsive and evidence‑based. As the next Head of Department, you will guide a thriving academic community dedicated to building the skills, capacity and advocacy needed to address disability, disadvantage and marginalisation across the lifespan. In This Role, You Will: Provide high-level strategic and academic leadership aligned with School, Faculty and University priorities Drive excellence in teaching, research, and professional engagement Lead staff development, performance management and equitable workload distribution Build strong relationships across Monash and with national and international partners Lead the development and implementation of curricula that respond to emerging occupational needs Actively contribute to a specialist research area, maintain a strong publication record, and pursue competitive research funding Supervise and mentor research students and early career academics Contribute significantly to the profession nationally and internationally What You Will Bring A doctoral qualification and standing as a leading authority in occupational therapy or closely related field A strong record of high‑quality publications and competitive grant success A history of effective supervision of postgraduate research students Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum innovation and educational leadership Proven leadership in academic governance, with a collaborative, inclusive and collegial leadership style Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and foster a positive departmental culture About Monash University At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age. At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. Learn more about Monash. Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents. To Apply For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Please address the following questions in your cover letter: How has your research program contributed to your discipline at a national or international level, and how would you further strengthen high‑impact research within the department? What experience do you have in leading innovative, inclusive and evidence‑based teaching and curriculum development, and how would you apply this to advance our occupational therapy programs? Describe your leadership style and provide examples of how you have supported staff development, mentored early‑career academics or created an equitable and collegial working environment. How have you built productive partnerships within universities and with external organisations (national or international), and how would you leverage these relationships to enhance the department’s impact and reputation? Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University. Enquiries: Professor Terry Haines AM, Head of School, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, 9902 9409 Position Description:  Associate Professor and Head of Department Professor and Head of Department Applications Close: Sunday 19 April 2026, 11:55 PM AEST

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Commercial Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract  Fixed Term Period: For 3 years Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £45,580 per annum, with potential progression up to £52,067 per annum Apply by: 12/04/2026 Role Description The Cranfield University Commercial Team welcomes applications for the Project Leadership Programme. We are seeking candidates with substantial Programme Management experience within and Executive or Higher Education environment, particularly those with a strong track record of working with public sector clients. About the Role The Programme contract requires the delivery of consistently high standards of customer service to programme delegates, our client and partners, alongside effective support for internal stakeholders (primarily Faculty members and Associates delivering the Programme). In this role, the successful candidate will provide efficient, accurate and proactive programme support to delegates on the Project Leadership Programme, while also promoting their wellbeing throughout their time at Cranfield. The successful candidate will work specifically on this contract, focused on providing a fully integrated, cost-effective and progressive service in support of the Project Leadership Programme (PLP), aligned to the SLAs set out in the contract. They will work aligned with the PLP Programme Director and delivery team to build and maintain relationships with the key client, whilst ensuring all events are delivered on time and to a high standard. About You With prior experience of working in service delivery roles, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of devising and delivering relevant, well-planned, engaging and innovative events. You will have significant and relevant work experience in client-facing roles and will also be able to demonstrate your ability to lead and manage a team. Fully conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, you will also be experienced in using large customer contact databases and working with web software. Professional and credible, with a passion for delivering excellent customer service, you will also be able to demonstrate that you are able to work with a high level of accuracy to deliver our programmes on time and to the standards required. A background in Higher Education would be an advantage. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Louise Gardener, Acting Head of Business Operations, on (E): louise.gardener@cranfield.ac.uk, or Krystle Coles, Apprenticeship Operations Manager, on (E): krystle.coles@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5260. Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 April 2026