University of the Witwatersrand

Full-time, 12-month fixed-term opportunity, with possibility for extension Exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) to join the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use on an MRFF-funded trial of an online intervention to improve mental health and help-seeking among adolescents Base Salary $109,263 - $121,054 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use provides a world-first synergy of leading prevention, early intervention and treatment research and translation programs in substance use and mental disorders. The Matilda Centre brings together researchers in broad fields to share skills, integrate data, and harness new technologies to develop and trial innovative prevention, early intervention and treatment programs for substance use and mental disorders. We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) to join our research team and evaluate a school-based digital intervention to improve youth mental health. In this role you will coordinate research activities and a randomised controlled trial, funded by the Medical Research Future Fund, for a social connection intervention to improve adolescent mental health (the Mind Your Mate program). You will work collaboratively with the Mind Your Mate project team, supervise junior research staff, and aid the Chief Investigator and Senior Research Academics. This is an exciting opportunity that is open to qualified academic Level A. The level at appointment will be determined on the skills and experience of the selected candidate. Your key responsibilities will be to: Lead day-to-day coordination of the randomised controlled trial, including ethics applications and relevant approvals, data collection and management, recruitment, preparing progress reports for funder, liaison with trial participants, project staff and web developers, management of the project budget and ensuring rigorous and ethical implementation of the trial procedures and protocol Initiate, implement and coordinate recruitment strategies, making use of a range of strategies, including engagement with educational professional bodies, and direct recruitment through contact with schools. Support schools in implementing the research and coordinate participant follow-up Coordinate a large research team and project partners, including scheduling meetings and managing communications across the team Ensure all project milestones are met including recruitment and follow-up targets Contribute to and lead dissemination activities, including leading/overseeing statistical analyses and preparing peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations Develop and submit research proposals and applications to external funding bodies Generate high-quality, timely and accurate research in line with the Matilda Centre's identified research priorities Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative workplace culture aligned with the University's strategic priorities. In your application, please provide a statement systematically addressing each of the selection criteria below. About you Completed PhD or near completion (within 6 months) in Psychology, Public Health, Behavioural or Social Sciences, or related field; Proven experience conducting research studies, with experience in the fields of mental health prevention, early intervention, or treatment with youth highly regarded. Demonstrated understanding of quantitative research and experience in participant data collection and management (previous experience managing youth-focused mental health or substance use clinical trials would be highly regarded). Dedicated to ethical research conduct and confidentiality, particularly concerning identifiable data of a sensitive nature. An emerging track record of research dissemination, as evidenced by peer-reviewed (or equivalent) publications and conference presentations. Proven previous experience in statistical analysis and reporting of research data (quantitative and qualitative) using statistical software packages such as Stata, R, mplus, SPSS or similar. High-level organisational skills and proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to work both independently and constructively within a research team. 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 and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. 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The position is primarily focussed on the delivery of courses within the school’s undergraduate and postgraduate nursing or midwifery programs. You will work with guidance and direction from course coordinators. The role of tutor utilises contemporary professional/discipline-related knowledge in their teaching practice and carries out activities to develop scholarly expertise. Core Responsibilities: Under direction conduct learning activities including lectures, tutorials, assessment and provide timely feedback to students. Use a variety of pedagogical techniques (including face-to-face, online and blended learning) to foster student learning. Undertake high quality teaching as part of the teaching team, including participation in moderation of marking exercises. Incorporate contemporary professional/discipline-based knowledge in teaching activities Act as a student advisor by responding promptly to queries and directing students to appropriate supports/services. Undertake administrative functions connected to courses taught. Actively participate in meetings and committees at the discipline, program and Academic Unit level. Experience Required:  Relevant and recent clinical experience. High level written and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, combined with cultural sensitivity. Demonstrated ability to actively engage and educate a student group. Be capable of using the necessary digital technologies required for effective curriculum delivery. High level administrative and organisational skills. Eligibility Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery and relevant postgraduate qualification in a nursing or midwifery specialisation together with current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia including a current practicing certificate as a Registered Nurse or Midwife. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Dean.SNM@adelaide.edu.au Please note – By registering on the Casual/Sessional Staff Register, it does not guarantee that employment will be offered. If you already hold a casual contract with Adelaide University, please complete the application form to be considered for future opportunities. Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Faculty of Science Deadline: 16 May 2026 Start date: 1. 6. 2026 Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research  |  Education and schooling Dean of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position Assistant professor in applied mathematics Workplace: Department of mathematics and statistics, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic Type of Contract: temporary position with 3-year contract (with possible extension), academic Working Hours: 0.5 FTE (part-time employment of 20 hours per week) Expected Start Date: 1. 6. 2026 or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates Number of Open Positions: 2 Application Deadline: 16. 5. 2026 EU Researcher Profile: R2 About the Workplace Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 7 000 staff and 33 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region. Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results. Department of mathematics and statistics at the Faculty of Science MU is the faculty’s main mathematics department, providing teaching in all areas of mathematics for most of the university’s faculties. It serves as the center for mathematical research at Masaryk University. Job Description Key Duties: Research in nonlinear dynamics Teaching lectures and seminars in various areas of pure and applied mathematics Supervising and reviewing bachelor’s and master’s theses Skills and Qualifications The applicant must have: PhD in Applied Mathematics Ability to teach in both Czech and English Active publication in journals with an impact factor Deep knowledge in the field of nonlinear dynamics Outstanding international experience and collaboration Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to Prof. Petr Hasil, e-mail hasil@math.muni.cz, phone +420 549 491 480. We Offer An interesting job in a dynamically-expanding university area Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility Employee benefits such as 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution/long-term investment product/nursery/children´s group allowance, a financial meal allowance, lunches in canteens of MU, Multisport card, psychological counselling, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone, childcare groups at Campus and Komenského náměstí) Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city (for more information on costs of living, you can refer to Numbeo) Welcome Office provides support with your relocation to Brno Application Process The application shall be submitted online by 16. 5. 2025 via an e-application, please find the reference to the e-application in the beginning and end of the advertisement. The candidate shall provide following: CV Cover letter describing candidate's research interest and experience Summary of research outputs and publications Names and contact details of at least 2 references. After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz. Selection Process Received applications will be considered carefully in line with principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview. The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here. Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our Career page. We are looking forward to hearing from you!