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The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an University assistant predoctoral 51 Faculty of Physics Startdate: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 31.08.2029 Reference no.: 5834 Are you interested in fundamental questions in theoretical physics and in the mathematical structures underlying quantum field theory? The Mathematical Physics Group at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Vienna invites applications for a PhD position in theoretical and mathematical physics. The doctoral project will focus on modern aspects of quantum field theory and holography, broadly including infrared physics, flat-space holography, conformal and Carrollian field theories, higher-spin structures, and generalized symmetries. The precise focus will be defined during the initial phase of the appointment in accordance with the aims of the position and the background of the successful candidate. Your personal sphere of influence: As a university assistant predoctoral, you will join the Mathematical Physics Group at the Faculty of Physics. The position is intended for a doctoral project in theoretical and mathematical physics, broadly within the area of quantum field theory and related mathematical structures. Possible research directions include infrared aspects of quantum field theory and gravity, flat-space holography, algebraic approaches to quantum field theory, relations between AdS/CFT and flat-space or Carrollian/celestial limits, higher-spin structures, conformal field theory, and generalized symmetries. The concrete doctoral project will take into account the previous expertise, interests and strengths of the successful candidate. The group offers a research environment for candidates who are interested in fundamental questions and who want to develop a strong and independent profile in theoretical physics. You will also benefit from the broader research environment of the Faculty of Physics and the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics, which connects PhD students across all areas of physics. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: You will work on a doctoral project in theoretical and mathematical physics, broadly connected to quantum field theory, conformal field theory, holography, infrared physics, higher-spin theory and/or generalized symmetries. 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, with a high level of independence.  You will contribute to teaching (mainly exercise classes) within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You will fill some administrative tasks, contributing to the success and self-organization of the group for research, teaching and administration. You will actively participate in seminars, group meetings, and other activities of the group. You will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field. You contribute to outreach by publications, conference presentations and public activities. This is part of your personality: You have completed, or will complete before the starting date, a Master’s degree or Diploma in physics, mathematical physics or a closely related field. Your Master’s thesis was in theoretical physics, mathematical physics or a closely related area, preferably connected to quantum field theory, conformal field theory, mathematical aspects of QFT, holography, gravity, higher-spin theory, generalized symmetries or related topics. You have a profound background in theoretical physics and mathematics. You have excellent grades in advanced theoretical and mathematical courses during your studies. You have a solid working knowledge of quantum field theory, and you are willing to deepen your expertise in the mathematical structures relevant for the dissertation project. You are able to read and work with advanced research literature independently. You have experience in scientific writing, for example through a Master’s thesis or comparable written research work. You have an excellent command of written and spoken English. You are motivated to work independently while also contributing constructively to a research group. Previous knowledge of one or more of the following areas is desirable: conformal field theory, algebraic quantum field theory, general relativity, holography, representation theory, differential geometry, higher-spin theory, generalized symmetries, or related mathematical methods. What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 2,832.08 for 30 hours/week, 14x p.a., increases if we can credit professional experience. The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae With a letter of motivation explaining your previous academic and research achievements, your research interests and your fit for the advertised research area With your Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates, or current confirmation that the Master’s degree will be completed before the starting date With transcripts of records from your Bachelor’s and Master’s studies With your Master’s thesis, or, if it is not yet completed, a draft, extended abstract or summary of the thesis project Via our job portal / Apply now -  button (https://careers.univie.ac.at/en/, reference number 5834) • Applicants should arrange a letter of reference sent to theor-physik@univie.ac.at before the deadline. If you have any questions, please contact: Stefan Fredenhagen stefan.fredenhagen@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: 07/19/2026 Prae Doc

Full-time or part-time (0.6FTE or above). This is a fixed term post until 06/07/2026 to cover maternity leave. Southampton Clinical Trials Unit The University of Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) is a Cancer Research UK core-funded, UKCRC registered trials unit. The unit supports researchers across the UK and internationally to help design, conduct, analyse and disseminate clinical trials and observational studies that target important clinical and social health care questions. The role The unit is seeking to employ a senior medical statistician with experience of working on clinical trials in a regulated environment. The post is covering maternity leave, and will have responsibilities for delivering the urological cancer portfolio, which includes two large phase 3 trials in bladder and prostate cancer. You will work with junior statisticians and statistical programmers to oversee delivery of trial reports. You will plan work and communicate with the Head of Group in Statistics to support management of workload across the team. You will lead communication with chief investigators and the wider trial team on methodological issues, and more broadly support the SCTU to deliver the assigned trials. The role requires knowledge of the application of statistical methods to cancer trials, as well as activities relating to obtaining funding and dissemination of study results. Familiarity with statistical software such as Stata, SAS and/or R is essential. An applicant should be able to demonstrate an ability to work to timelines across multiple complex projects, and have experience of working in multidisciplinary teams. What we can offer you Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership; a generous annual leave allowance (supplemented by University closure days and public holidays) and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave). https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. We welcome candidates form any and all backgrounds, who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, from the Global South, from people who identify as LGBTQ+, from people with disabilities, and from first generation higher education attendees. Committed to supporting our teaching and research community we are open to flexible working. With an understanding that there is a need to be on site in order to completely fulfil the role, we are open to a hybrid approach. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and those who have taken a career break. We are proud to be a founding signatory of the Athena Swan gender equality charter, and hold an institutional Silver award. Working at the University of Southampton: Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

Ref.: 536768 Work type: Fractional / Part-time Department: Faculty of Social Sciences (30000) Categories: Teaching Staff The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for a fractional position of Lecturer to join our Experiential Learning team. The role focuses on developing and managing Social Innovation and Global Citizenship internship within the Experiential Learning team. Duties and Responsibilities Develop and manage internships Design and expand local and global internship opportunities in partnership with over 150 community organisations, integrating principles of social innovation and career development into the experience. Supervise and mentor students Support undergraduate students in their academic, personal, and professional growth through internship guidance, mentorship, and structured academic activities. Partner engagement Build and sustain strong partnerships with organisations to enhance experiential learning opportunities and ensure meaningful outcomes for both students and partners. Programme enhancement Align internship initiatives with curriculum objectives, design assessment frameworks, and develop scalable models for long-term development. Requirements A Master’s degree or above in social sciences or a related discipline At least five years of post-qualification experience, preferably in experiential learning, programme development, or internship management Demonstrated success in developing and managing internship or experiential learning programmes Strong organisational, communication, and networking skills, with fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) What We Offer The appointment will be made on fractional fixed-term contract for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme. totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional 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. Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter and an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 7, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and/or written test.