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About us Dementia is one of the greatest health challenge of our century. To date there is no way to prevent it or even slow its progression, and there is an urgent need to fill the knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause it. The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative driving forward research to fill this gap. We are a globally leading multidisciplinary research institute of 850 staff investigating the spectrum of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia, with laboratory-based research groups located at University College London, the University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, Edinburgh University, Imperial College London, and King’s College London. Researchers at the UK DRI at King’s use innovative approaches to explore the biological mechanisms involved in neurodegenerative diseases. Their goal is to defeat dementia by uncovering vital new knowledge that will lead to the design of smarter diagnostics and effective treatments. The team aim to understand the fundamental biological processes involved in dementia at a molecular level – and to use that knowledge to design new ways to diagnose and treat disease more precisely. About the role A new position is available for a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate in the Basic and Clinical Neuroscience research group led Professor Marc-David Ruepp. The successful candidate will support translational projects aimed at correcting neurodegenerative phenotypes , with a particular emphasis on RNA-mediated splicing correction. Professor Ruepp’s group aims to uncover how RNA dysmetabolism contributes to neurodegeneration, with a focus on elucidating the molecular determinants of FUS toxicity in ALS, identifying translational therapeutic targets, and developing innovative strategies to advance these findings toward clinical application. Some of the key skills involved include; Molecular cloning and generation of RNA-based splicing modulators Performing cell-based screens to assess efficiency of regulators using high-throughput imaging Conducting high quality research under the supervision of Marc-David Ruepp, and in collaboration with other members of the Ruepp lab. Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by the PI. To present findings in regular group meetings to the PI and colleagues. Work in a collaborative manner, sharing knowledge and expertise within the team, department and with collaborators. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) funded for an 18-month duration with the possibility of further extension. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD awarded in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related discipline Experience in mammalian cell and human iPSC culture alongside CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in iPSCs Experience in RNA-mediated splicing modulation Experience in molecular cloning, immunofluorescence and western blotting Experience in nucleic acid isolation, PCR and qPCR, including experimental design, optimization, and data analysis Experience in lentiviral vector production Experience in neuronal differentiation of human iPSCs Willingness to work as part of a team and to be open-minded and cooperative. Desirable criteria Experience in Flow Cytometry and FACS Knowledge of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Neurodegeneration An interest in the mission and research of the UK Dementia Research Institute 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 * Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6. 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 early January. This post is subject to an Occupational Health clearance. Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £48,607 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133665 Close Date: 21-Dec-2025 Contact Person: Professor Marc-David Ruepp

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 offering 3 PhD Positions on Cosmological Simulations 53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy Startdate: 01.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 28.02.2030 Reference no.: 5059 Among the many reasons to research and teach at the University of Vienna there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 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? Your working place: The Department of Astrophysics with currently around 100 members is part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy at the University of Vienna. The research group “Data science in Astrophysics & Cosmology” is looking for three highly motivated and talented predoctoral researchers.  The focus of our research is in the field of Data/Computational Science in Astrophysics & Cosmology. You can find more information about our research area and our team on our website: https://cosmology.univie.ac.at. As a team, we understand the importance of a positive, inclusive, and respectful working environment, and we regularly exchange ideas about current topics and projects in our group meetings. The positions will furthermore be integrated into the new research network DUNE (Dark UNiverse Explorations) which links cosmological research between the Universities of Vienna and Innsbruck as well as the IST Austria. Two PhD students will be working on cosmological inference using simulations with Oliver Hahn, and one PhD student will be working with Sylvia Ploeckinger on analysing cosmological hydrodynamic simulations with new statistical methods. Please indicate preference for projects (if any) in your motivation letter. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research and related activities, which means: You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of Cosmological Simulations in an international and interdisciplinary environment. You participate in and contribute actively to the research group’s activities (such as group meetings, journal clubs, institute seminars, etc.) and activities of the research network (jointly with the University of Innsbruck and the IST Austria). You will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field. You will contribute to the dissemination of scientific results through publications, conference presentations, and outreach activities. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months, and complete your dissertation within the contract period. You will become an active member of the doctoral school VISESS. Required Qualifications/Position Requirement: Completed Diploma or Master's degree in Physics, Astrophysics, or related fields (e.g. Computational Science, Applied Mathematics). Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 level) Excellent programming skills in Python and their scientific application. Experience in academic writing. Excellent abilities to work in a team and excellent communication skills You are goal-oriented and have a high motivation to strive for scientific excellence. Additional knowledge in high-performance computing, statistics, machine learning, or (astro-)physics (in particular cosmology, galaxy formation, or general relativity) will be an advantage. What we offer: Inspiring working atmosphere: You will have the opportunity to work within a dedicated team on forefront science, while profiting from the international environment in the Department of Astrophysics. We have privileged access to the Vienna Scientific Cluster (VSC) super-computing facility. As a member state of ESO and ESA, Austria has access to their first-class observing facilities. Good public transport connections: Your working place, the University Observatory, is located in the middle of the natural monument Observatory Park in the lively city of Vienna with outstanding public transport. Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours. Upon agreement, hybrid working hours within Austria might be possible up to a certain extent. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.  Fair salary: A basic gross salary of EUR 3.714,80 (on a 40h/week basis) per month, 14 times a year. Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! The employment duration is until Feb 28, 2030, but initially limited to 1.5 years. The employment relationship is automatically extended until Feb 28, 2030 if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. The employment start date is negotiable. It is that easy to apply: a motivation letter (max. one page) a curriculum vitae, incl. a summary of prior research activities and achievements, future research interests, and including a list of publications and presentations (if applicable; max. two pages) PDF or cloud link of the Master’s thesis (if already submitted, otherwise a major scientific document you have authored during your studies) One letter of reference to be sent directly to recruiting.astro@univie.ac.at referencing the job ad ID 5059 bachelor's and master's diploma and transcripts (if degree already obtained) via our job portal “Apply now” button. If you have any questions, please contact: Oliver Hahn oliver.hahn@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: 01/11/2026

Location Docklands Campus Salary £53,040 to £60,752 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Friday 09 January 2026 Interview Date To be confirmed Reference 2358-25-PS University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About Us The University of East London is redefining the future of education. Now in Year 3 of our transformational Vision 2028 strategy, we are preparing our students and our staff for the opportunities of tomorrow. With one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in UK higher education, we are committed to creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future for everyone. Our Projects & Estates Development (PED) team plays a pivotal role in shaping that future, delivering a wide range of major capital, refurbishment and campus-wide improvement projects across our estate. We’re now seeking a talented and proactive Programme Controls & Reporting Manager to help us continue raising the bar. Why Join UEL? A purpose-driven institution with a bold strategic vision A supportive, inclusive and highly collaborative working culture Investors in People and Race Equality Charter Award holder Hybrid and flexible working opportunities The chance to shape impactful built-environment projects that benefit students, communities and London’s future About the Job Reporting to the Director of Projects & Estates Development, you will lead the programme controls, reporting, governance, and performance insight functions across our portfolio. You’ll take ownership of processes, data, systems and dashboards that drive operational excellence, ensure informed decision-making, and support the delivery of a complex programme of capital works. You will work collaboratively with project managers, business partners, senior stakeholders, consultants, and delivery partners, championing data-driven behaviors, portfolio visibility, and consistent controls. You’ll also line-manage a Data Officer and help shape a growing function within the team. What You will Lead On Developing, managing and continuously improving PED governance, reporting and controls frameworks Producing portfolio, programme and project dashboards, reports and performance insights Monitoring delivery progress, risks, dependencies and KPIs,  ensuring stakeholders have the right information at the right time Supporting strategic planning, board reporting and business case development Driving best practice in data quality, analytics, visualisation and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, MS Project) Building strong relationships across Estates, Finance, Procurement, IT, Sustainability and external partners About You Experience in programme or project controls and reporting within a complex organisation Strong analytical and digital skills turning data into meaningful insight Understanding of portfolio governance, risk, scheduling, and change control Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and influencing ways of working Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and visual A proactive, organised, curious and solutions-focused mindset A degree in Construction, Project Management or a related field, plus experience or qualifications in recognised project/programme methodologies (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Agile)  would be advantageous. Benefits Package Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE. View our benefits here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping. Equal Opportunities UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today! Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.