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About the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Located in Madison, the capital of the State of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) is a public, land-grant institution that was founded in 1848. It held its first class in the February of 1849.

Home to 13 colleges and schools, the university’s main campus stretches over 900 acres along the southern shore of Lake Mendota.

The city itself has plenty to offer students, including national landmarks and the colourful State Street and Capitol Square, lined with restaurants, coffee shops, music venues and boutiques. 

Madison is known as being a ‘green’ city, with plenty of opportunities for skiing, fishing, boating, and other outdoor sports. The newspaper USA Today ranked Madison fourth best cycling town in America for its network of biking paths and bike-share program.

Its student body of 40,000 collectively represents 50 states and 124 countries.

The university boasts almost 900 student organisations and its official mascot is the Bucky Badger.

A research university, UW has been home to number of pioneering achievements, such as the discovery of vitamins in the early 20th century, the cultivation of embryonic stem cells in the late 20th century and, in 2010, the discovery of a new human species.

Since its inception, over a dozen Nobel Prize awards have been awarded to faculty and alumni of UW. Other alumni include 33 Pulitzer Prize winners, the founders of the satirical news media company, The Onion, and the founder of Earth Day, the annual event that champions environmental protection.

One of the university’s longest traditions is the ‘Wisconsin Idea’ – the principle that the university should enhance people’s lives beyond the classroom. The Idea has been synonymous with Wisconsin for over 100 years and has become the primary ethos of the university’s outreach efforts across the globe.

The university’s motto is ‘Numen Lumen’, which translates as ‘God, our light’.

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Key Student Statistics

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Student gender ratio
51 F : 49 M (2)
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International student percentage
15% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
10.7 (1)
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Student total
45254 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026, (2) World University Rankings 2018

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Research Assistant - School of Public Health

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown

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The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown


Part time (0.80 FTE) fixed term until 31 March 2027 Research Assistant opportunity supporting public health projects examining AI tools in healthcare Base Salary $89,755 (pro rata for 0.80 FTE) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join the Sydney Health Literacy Lab within the School of Public Health at the University of Sydney. This role will support Dr Julie Ayre, NHMRC Emerging Leader Research Fellow, whose research focuses on using digital technology to support health literacy initiatives and improve health equity in our health services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful public health communication projects exploring the use of AI tools - including chatbots and digital scribes - to support more equitable healthcare delivery. The projects use mixed methods including surveys, quantitative analysis, interviews/focus groups, and co-design workshops. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and impactful research environment that informs healthcare policy and practice. Your key responsibilities will be to: contribute to the design and development of research protocols and ensure timely execution of research activities coordinate and submit ethics and grant applications, ensuring compliance with ethical and funding requirements provide guidance on research regulations, policies, and procedures assist with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, ensuring data quality and accuracy support a number of health literacy and digital health projects including those exploring the use of AI enabled tools such as chatbots, digital scribes, and automated communication systems collaborate with researchers, clinical specialists, and affiliated partners to share findings and progress manage documentation for research publications and maintain comprehensive research records facilitate communication with stakeholders and support continuous improvement in stakeholder relations produce quality reports, verify data accuracy within university systems, and support compliance initiatives process purchasing and payment activities, ensuring timely and accurate invoice management undertake other duties appropriate to the classification level as required. About you Bachelor's Honours degree in psychology or equivalent experience in public health communication strong qualitative and quantitative research skills proficiency with SPSS advanced skills in Microsoft Excel experience using Qualtrics for survey design and data collection experience in research support, including protocol development and grant coordination sound understanding of research ethics, governance, and compliance requirements excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders ability to work independently and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines a keen interest in healthcare, digital health, and the emerging role of AI in improving health equity and patient experience familiarity with university systems and financial processes is desirable. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 21 April 2026 11:59 PM

Salary

$89,755 (pro rata for 0.80 FTE) + 17% superannuation

Posted

7 Apr 2026

Post-Doctoral Associate in Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi


Description The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seek to recruit a Postdoctoral Associate to work on a fascinating project focused on the development machine-learning powered digital twin system for the structural performance of civil engineering structures. The project is a collaboration between multiple research groups led primarily by Professor Tarek Abdoun and Professor Mostafa Mobasher. It involves a diverse range of activities including: structural and geotechnical modeling, machine-learning model development, structural sensing and health monitoring, conducting physical experiments, and validation of computational models. Required Qualifications: A successful applicant must have a PhD in Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Mechanical Engineering. Applicants are expected to demonstrate research experience in the fields of structural modeling and machine-learning model development. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the following will be preferred: The development of computational models to represent structural performance using commercial and research software tools The development and validation of machine learning and artificial intelligence models focused on representing the structural response Physical experimental testing for structural and geotechnical applications Data acquisition and processing from monitoring systems Validation of modeling results against experimental and monitoring data Postdoctoral Associate Employment at NYUAD: The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children as well as other benefits. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests and contact information for at least two references, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Mostafa Mobasher at mostafa.mobasher@nyu.edu. Applications may be submitted on https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research.html. About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

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Competitive

Posted

6 Apr 2026

Post-doctoral Fellow in Drug Delivery, Nanomedicine & Advanced Therapeutics

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


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 (extended to May 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

Salary

Competitive salary

Posted

7 Apr 2026

Educational Designer

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

Charles Sturt University

Australia

institution

Charles Sturt University

Australia


Attractive salary and benefits including 17% superannuationMake a real impact on student success and learning qualityThrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven, and collaborative environmentThe roleFull Time, Fixed Term (until December 2026)2 positions availableLevel 7 - $101,421 to $110,819 pa (plus 17% superannuation)Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga WaggaAs an Educational Designer, you will play a key role in strengthening inclusive curriculum and assessment design by completing specific projects to enhance the design of courses and subjects with significant equity cohort representation. Working as part of a collaborative Educational Design team, you will contribute to priority institutional initiatives that advance student success. These project focused roles, funded through the Disability Support Fund, will give you the opportunity to apply your expertise in learning design to deliver meaningful, practical improvements in inclusive curriculum and assessment practice. About youA degree, normally with at least four years subsequent relevant experience or equivalentExperience in curriculum development or educational designStrong understanding of contemporary learning theories and pedagogical approachesExcellent communication and collaboration skillsCommitment to inclusive education and student successAbout us We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world. Learn more about the Division of Learning and Teaching here. Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits. Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles. To apply Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us. This position is available as a fixed term appointment or, for eligible employees, as a secondment. To be eligible for a secondment, you must have completed probation. We encourage you to make your current manager aware before applying for a secondment opportunity. This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position. Further information Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting: Rebecca Acheson | Associate Director, Curriculum Development | racheson@csu.edu.au Closing Date: 11pm, 21 April 2026

Salary

Competitive

Posted

7 Apr 2026

Grants Officer

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom, Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom, Belfast


The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support for the financial administration of externally funded research grants across both pre award and post award stages of the research lifecycle. They will assist the Research Grants Supervisor / Manager with the costing, preparation, and submission of research funding applications, ensuring required financial information is entered accurately into relevant systems and templates. In addition they will support with the set up of new research projects on university finance and research systems, ensuring that records are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation. About the person: The successful candidate will have: 5 GCSE’s (including Mathematics and English). Strong experience in using spreadsheets for data analysis, including extracting data, performing reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy across datasets. Experience working with large, integrated finance or research management systems, with confidence navigating and updating digital records. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

Salary

£29,594 - £32,186 per annum

Posted

6 Apr 2026

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Subjects Taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Arts and Humanities

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  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

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  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • 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