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At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a Senior Scientist at the Department of Ancient History, Papyrology and Epigraphy 40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Reference no.: 5339 Among the many reasons to research and teach at the University of Vienna there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,700 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for continuous striving for top international research and scientific excellence. At the same time they enjoy support and liberties that are not a given at other institutions. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team! Your personal sphere of play: Your future position is at the Department of Ancient History, Papyrology and Epigraphy. It is the largest university research and training center for the history of antiquity in Austria. In addition to Greek, Roman, and Late Antique history, the department’s academic focal points include Latin and Greek Epigraphy, Papyrology, Etruscology and Italic Antiquity studies, as well as the cultural history of antiquity. The department is characterized by a high degree of internationalization, global networking, and close exchange between researchers, instructors, and students. We are seeking a versatile Senior Scientist (all genders) who will undertake responsibilities at the institute in long-term research projects, the editorial management of scholarly journals and publications, science management/academic administration, and teaching. This position will initially be limited to 3 years. As part of the hiring process, an evaluation agreement will be concluded between the position holder and the faculty and the assigned institute for the duration of the limitation. Upon fulfillment of this agreement, the service contract will be made permanent. Your future tasks: Editorial management of the department’s international scholarly publications — on the one hand, the journal “Tyche. Beiträge zur Alten Geschichte, Papyrologie und Epigraphik,” published both in print and Open Access (annual volumes as well as supplement and special volumes), and on the other hand, the electronic Open Access series “Wiener Beiträge zur Alten Geschichte online (WBAGon)” Oversee the research area “Austria Romana Austriaca” (Roman Austria), to which you will contribute through your own research and publications; you will also participate in research projects in this and adjacent fields. International lecturing is expected. Maintain the department’s archive of finds of ancient inscriptions in Austria (Corpus Inscriptionum Latinarum; archive of the Epigraphic Database Heidelberg). This also includes preparing the “Annona Epigraphica” (annual report on inscription finds in Austria) and processing Austria’s inscription finds for the international Année épigraphique (AE), the annual report of newly discovered and published Latin inscriptions from antiquity. Organize lecture series and conferences Teach independent courses in the scope defined by the collective agreement Contribute to the organization of teaching Assist with organizational and administrative tasks Advise and support students This is part of your personality: Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Ancient History Research exellence demonstrated by publications in internationally relevant venues, especially in the area of Roman Austria and its inscriptions, including related fields Proven high-level competence and several years of experience in editing and managing scholarly journals and publications Experience in organizing lecture series, conferences, and similar events Many years of teaching experience Strong team skills Excellent command of German and English Excellent command of Latin and Ancient Greek Good command of Italian and French What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). 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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The base salary is EUR 5,014.30 (14 monthly payments per year for a Senior Scientist [postdoc]) for a duration of 3 years and increases if we can recognize prior professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae and a letter of intent With your list of publications With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.) Via our  job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Fritz Mitthof fritz.mitthof@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: 04/12/2026 (Senior) Lecturer & Researcher

Full time, 2-year fixed term or secondment opportunity until April 2028 - located at Darlington Campus (J12), within the Faculty of Engineering A rare opportunity to lead a team of 6+ Educational Designers, while providing sound strategic advice and operational support. Contribute to learning and teaching improvement projects within a Faculty that is a passionate leader in creating a digital, sustainable and healthier future. Base Salary HEO9 $146,197 - $154,260 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Faculty of Engineering is welcoming applications for Manager, Education Innovation and Design. We are seeking an outcomes-driven Manager with strong people leadership and a clear service focus. This role leads a high-performing team to deliver consistent, meaningful, high-quality and impactful work in a complex academic environment. You will lead through collaboration, working closely with academic leaders and professional staff to understand needs, solve problems, and improve quality, consistency, and the student experience, with a strong focus on information management, clarity of content, multi-media knowledge and tech-enabled ways of working. The role requires the ability to set clear priorities, drive delivery, and provide confident, effective leadership. As Manager, you will lead Engineering unit reviews, Canvas site design, start to semester tasks and the implementation of teaching and learning materials, ensuring content is clear, student friendly, and fit for purpose. You will combine this with strong leadership to guide the team and stakeholders toward practical, high-impact outcomes. Excellent stakeholder engagement is critical to success in this role, as is the ability to balance strategic thinking with responsive, high-quality service delivery. The Education Design team, embedded within schools, plays a pivotal role in advancing the Faculty's education agenda. The team partners with academics in schools to deliver hands-on support in contemporary education design, digital capability, and student-centred learning, enabling scalable, high-impact programs across a diverse portfolio of initiatives. Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide strategic leadership and oversight, working closely with the Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching), Head of Education Services and key stakeholders to communicate progress and delivery outcomes Lead the design and delivery of high-quality learning experiences at unit level, overseeing assessment design, ensuring constructive alignment, evidence-based pedagogy and a user-centred approach across the LMS and related tools Drive excellence in standards and practice, ensuring effective use of platforms and compliance with institutional and external requirements Lead complex, multi-stream initiatives, managing scope, ambiguity, timelines, risks, dependencies and governance across faculties and central units Build and lead a high-performing team of educational designers, providing coaching, clear workload direction and ongoing capability development About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Manager Education Innovation and Design who has: excellent planning, organisational and time management skills, paired with the ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment while managing diverse and concurrent tasks with multiple deadlines during busy periods demonstrated experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff; as well as experience managing and resolving a diverse range of HR issues experience delivering education programmes, preferably in a tertiary education environment experience with working knowledge of using Learning Management Systems such as Canvas extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures and administrative processes within a tertiary environment To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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 LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 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 Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au or Sylvia.lohrengel@sydney.edu.au, Head, Education Services at Engineering. © 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 Thursday 09 April 2026 11:59 PM

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role Are you passionate about inclusive design training, research and innovation, and the transformative potential of AI in digital media? The Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI (PAI) is seeking to appoint a Lecture in Inclusive Design with experience in Inclusive Design research to deliver training and embed inclusive practice in the UKRI-funded Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in AI for Digital Media Inclusion. This new role is central to training the next generation of PhD researchers who will develop responsible and inclusive AI technologies for the digital media industries. As Lecturer in Inclusion Design you will join the pan-University PAI Institute as part of the CDT, responsible for leading CDT training and research programmes in Inclusive Design and Responsible AI. Expertise and experience in inclusive design training and research is essential to the role. The post holder will lead the design, development and delivery of the CDT Inclusive Design training programme, support CDT PhD research and embed Inclusion and Responsible AI principles throughout the CDT. The post holder is expected to publish high-quality original research, develop a portfolio of research funding and contribute to PAI, Faculty and University teaching and research activities. The post holder will also supervise and advise PAI and CDT PhD researchers. We’re looking for someone who: Thrives in complex, cross-institutional environments. Brings extensive experience in inclusive design research and training. Communicates with clarity, compassion, and professionalism. Is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both technology and teamwork. Has a proactive attitude driven by enthusiasm for AI and creative technologies. Why Join Us? At the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, we believe in a future where AI works for everyone. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how the next wave of AI research contributes to a fairer, more inclusive digital society. Watch our short introductory video: https://youtu.be/gSpR1IRhKhE We offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent onsite nursery. How to Apply Please submit your application including your CV and a covering letter on the University website. For informal enquiries, please contact: Elizabeth James (e.james@surrey.ac.uk) or Adrian Hilton (A.Hilton@Surrey.ac.uk) The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on Volume and Calibre of applications. Further details Job Description