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The University of Ruhuna is southern Sri Lanka’s only university, located in the Matara area. It was established in 1978 as a college, and became a university in 1984. The university’s central campus is located in Wellamadama, with periphery campuses in Kamburupitiya and Galle. Across the university there are 10 faculties: agriculture, allied health science, engineering, fisheries and marine sciences and technology, graduate studies, humanities and social sciences, management and finance, medicine, science and technology. Across these faculties, undergraduate degree programs are offered, as well as master’s and doctorate degree programmes, diploma and certificate courses. The main campus is bordered by the sea and paddy fields, with close proximity to Dondara, Sri Lanka’s southern tip. With a range of student clubs and societies, the University of Ruhuna offers students many opportunities for extracurricular activities outside of their studies. Clubs and societies include toastmasters gavel club, butterfly research, and the botanical society.

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16 Mar 2026

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$183,859 - $202,556 (pro-rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super 

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The University of Melbourne

Australia

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The University of Melbourne

Australia


Role type: Full Time (1.0 FTE); Fixed Term for 3 years Faculty: Faculty of Science Department/ School: School of Mathematics and Statistics Salary: Level A: AUD $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% superPioneering multicellular interface modelling within an open source framework and three translational case studies.Apply now to develop unified multicellular modelling tools and drive experimental case studies in wound healing, biofilms and tumour plasticity.Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. 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Competitive

Posted

17 Mar 2026

Lecturer B / Senior Lecturer in Law

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford

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University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford


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 Surrey Law School is committed to undertaking original, outstanding scholarship, and to delivering innovative, engaging teaching. The 2025 National Student Survey placed the school in the top 16 in the UK for law and the school was ranked 6th in the UK in REF 2021 for overall quality of research publications. The school comprises three main research clusters: The Surrey Centre for Law and Philosophy, the Surrey Centre for International and Environmental Law, and the Law and Technology Hub. Our ethos is a warm and collegial one that encourages reflection and engagement with research and pedagogy. Staff are given generous time to develop their interest in both aspects of academic life. We seek to appoint a lecturer to a teaching and research position in any area of expertise. We have particular interest in scholars whose research is relevant to the work of a Surrey interdisciplinary Institute or Research Centre, including Surrey Space Institute, the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, the Institute for Sustainability, the Future of Work Research Centre, the Centre of Excellence on Aging, and the Centre for the Study of Global Power Competition, and / or to some aspect of law and technology or defence or national security policy. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver teaching in core undergraduate modules and support will be given to develop the required pedagogical expertise. There is an expectation that the appointee will demonstrate exceptional research performance. For an informal discussion about the position, please email Associate Professor Ira Lindsay, Head of School, at i.lindsay@surrey.ac.uk How to apply Please apply with a CV, Cover Letter and a writing sample of approximately the length of a journal article or PhD thesis chapter. Interviews will be held on Friday 1 May. Further details Job Description Job Description

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£47,389 to £63,606 per annum

Posted

16 Mar 2026

Research Fellow in Food Systems

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford

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Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford


Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: Until 1 December 2026 Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £45,580 per annum Apply by: 05/04/2026 Role Description Join us to help develop sustainable agrifood cold chain solutions and support industry engagement through a pioneering Africa-focused research and innovation centre. About the Role This role will support the development and delivery of activities within the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain, and the Clean Cooling Network. You will contribute to research, stakeholder engagement, and training initiatives focused on sustainable cooling solutions for agrifood systems. The role includes working closely with industry partners to encourage investment and collaboration, supporting the development of a research and innovation ecosystem, and contributing to the design and delivery of training programmes. You will also undertake fieldwork and engagement activities with international partners, including travel to Rwanda, and support project management and research delivery across a portfolio of interdisciplinary projects. About You You will be educated to doctoral level in agrifood systems, food science, agricultural engineering, postharvest technology, environmental science, or a closely related discipline. You will have a strong background in agrifood systems and experience in research, data analysis and stakeholder engagement. You will demonstrate initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of multidisciplinary and international teams. Experience working with industry, engaging stakeholders successfully and contributing to research or innovation projects in agrifood systems is essential. Experience developing training programmes, supporting international development projects or working in sustainable food systems or cold chain innovation would be advantageous. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage effectively with academic, industry and international partners. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. The Environmental Sustainability Theme brings together expertise to address critical global challenges in sustainability, climate resilience and resource efficiency. Our work in sustainable cooling and cold chain systems supports resilient agrifood systems, reduces food loss, and enables sustainable economic development globally. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Natalia Falagan, Senior Lecturer in Food Science and Technology, on (E): natalia.falagan@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on (E): peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5254. Closing date for receipt of applications: 5 April 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £45,580 per annum

Posted

16 Mar 2026

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