University of Oslo

Ref.: 533909 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 533909), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related discipline. They should have strong background and research experience in at least one of the following areas: (1) Chemical biology; (2) Anticancer drug research; (3) Cancer biology; (4) Mass spectrometry; (5) Proteomics. They should be self-motivated, responsible and able to work independently as well as in a team. The appointee will work on interdisciplinary projects related to the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting cancer-related proteins for therapy. In particular, the appointee will utilize chemoproteomics to discover new druggable hotspots in liver cancer, which can facilitate the development of novel anticancer therapeutics. The appointee will have a good opportunity to learn and perform state-of-the-art research for drug target identification and drug development. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Professor Clive Chung at cyschung@hku.hk. An overview of the research in Professor Clive Chung’s lab can be found here: http://clivechunglab.com/. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  The University only accepts online application for the above post at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk). Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start from December 25, 2025 and continue until March 10, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.   The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

About us: King’s College London is a world-leading university based in the heart of London with 40,000 students from over 150 countries studying in person and online, and over 12,000 employees. This is an exciting time to join King’s College London as we establish a new Talent team embedded within HR. The creation of the team reflects the renewed focus and strategic priority to enhance our talent management capabilities across both our academic and professional services workforce. About the role: One of the key pillars of King’s 2030 strategy is ‘Enabling our People to Excel’, and the talent, commitment, and creativity of our people are at the heart of King’s success. The Talent team is responsible for developing a new strategy and setting up active talent management, including assessing and identifying high potential, retaining and developing talent, enabling and embedding a high-performance culture, and the creation of new career pathways. We are looking for someone to join us for c.10 months to help the strategic development of a Talent function to support university ambitions, working alongside HR colleagues, including the Organisational Development Team. There is an opportunity to make a real impact by bringing best practice and innovation into King’s. For further information, or for an informal conversation please contact the Director of Talent rebecca.russell@kcl.ac.uk. To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement (1 page) setting out your relevant experience through the King’s job pages. This is a full time role (35 hours per week) and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 01-Jan-2027 or until the return of the substantive post holder. About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Evidence of designing and implementing career and talent management activities such as succession plans and developing methodologies to assess high potential. Experience in designing and embedding career pathways across all layers of a large organisation. Knowledge of best practice process improvement and the capability to leverage available technology, data and reporting to improve new and existing processes. Experience of how to successfully roll out new initiatives in a large and complex organisation. Excellent written, listening and communication skills. Strategic thinker with operational delivery expertise. Proven analytical and problem-solving capability, and the ability to work independently. Comfortable with ambiguity, and able to flex to provide effective solutions to meet our stakeholders' evolving needs. Desirable criteria Experience of working in higher education, government or the public sector. Educated to degree level, or equivalent. Experience of working in a large and complex organisation. Experience of leading centralised performance management initiatives, including the delivery and reporting of annual performance reviews.  Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information: We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held on 15th January 2026.  Grade and Salary: £53,947 - £63,350 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133146 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Rebecca Russell Contact Details: Rebecca.russell@kcl.ac.uk

Role to commence no earlier than 1 August 2026 Full time opportunity Fixed Term for up to 3 years Level A Academic Research only Based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference About the position EPAS is seeking a Research Officer with expertise in sensory biology, capable of contributing to both field and laboratory components of an Australian Research Council funded project led by Dr Amanda Franklin. The project aims to uncover how animals with miniature brains can efficiently process multisensory stimuli. Using a powerful combination of techniques – high-resolution imaging, intracellular recordings and behavioural experiments – this project aims to uncover how beetles detect and respond to deep-red stimuli and infrared (heat) information. Results will provide new information about evolution and function of sensory systems and have the potential to unlock biological solutions for modern problems, including improved efficiency of sensors and image processing. The Research Officer will lead field expeditions to collect insects, primarily based in the mallee regions of Australia (particularly Western Australia) and forests in North America or Europe. They will have the opportunity to contribute to anatomical (e.g. electron microscopy), physiological (e.g., electrophysiology), and/or behavioural experiments (e.g. field studies, controlled laboratory studies). The Research Officer will join a world-class team and benefit from collaboration and training with leading scientists across multiple institutions, including Dr Patricia Jusuf (University of Melbourne), Prof Gregor Belušič (University of Ljubljana), and Prof Kentaro Arikawa (Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI), with planned research visits to these groups during the project. The role provides variety and flexibility. The successful candidate will be able to develop independent research directions, contribute to supervision of higher degree research students, analyse complex datasets, and lead the preparation of peer-reviewed publications. The research team highly values Open Science, collegiality, equity, diversity and inclusion. Skills and Experience To be considered for this position, you will have A completed or final stages of a PhD in sensory biology, neuroethology, physiology, entomology, behavioural ecology, or a closely related discipline. Please note, conferral date or expected graduation date in your cover letter. Must have completed and passed PhD prior to role commencement.  Evidence of research experience in sensory physiology, microscopy or anatomical techniques, behavioral ecology, or insect ecology. Demonstrated ability to design experiments, analyse biological data, and interpret results. A strong record of scientific writing, including lead authorship of publications in peer-reviewed international journals. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, contributing to a positive and collegial research culture. Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage time, coordinate fieldwork, and meet research deadlines. Demonstrated experience conducting ecological fieldwork, including working in remote or challenging environments. Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:  https://f.io/KDo0ceng Benefits: 17% employer contributed superannuation On site child care facilities Flexible work arrangements Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses How to apply Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 1 February 2026 International applicants encouraged to apply.   Visa application fee ONLY will covered by LTU, relocation assistance will not covered by LTU. Position Enquiries: Amanda Franklin, Lecturer, Ecology Email: A.Franklin@latrobe.edu.au Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh; Email: Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.  PD Research Officer.pdf Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents to be considered for this positon: A Cover letter addressing your suitability for this position, and detailing your conferred PhD or expected date of PhD completion; An up to date resume; and Responses to the Key Selection Criteria dot points located in te PD under ‘Skills and Knowledge’ Please scroll down to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Why La Trobe:  Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.  Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics  Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities: