University of Sassari

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Research Assistant Professor Department of History (Post Ref.: 25/233) The Department of History (https://www.ln.edu.hk/history/) invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position in global history. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in areas not currently covered by our academic staff, such as South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Applicants with expertise in digital methods for historical analysis, as well as knowledge and practical skills in using digital applications for research and pedagogy, will be given preference. General Requirements Applicants should have obtained / been conferred a PhD degree in history or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification for no more than five years prior to the commencement of the appointment. They should have a good track record of publications and grant applications, a strong commitment to teaching excellence, and an interest in taking on service. The appointee is expected to publish scholarly outputs in international journals and/or with leading publishers, apply for competitive grants administered by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes, teach courses in their areas of specialty (typically two to three courses per academic year); and perform administrative duties in accordance with the current guidelines. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of two or three years. Renewal of contract may be considered, subject to availability of resources, performance review, and mutual agreement. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter, CV, and at least one writing sample as part of your dossier in the online application system. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. We will begin reviewing applications on October 31, 2025, and the review process will continue until the position is filled. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 3,000 are responsible for a variety of administrative tasks and thus support excellent research and teaching. Are you looking for a meaningful professional position and work that positively impacts society, too? Do you like to organize and coordinate things? We are looking for a Project Administrator (Maternity Cover) 50 Faculty of Life Sciences Startdate: 13.05.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. IIIb Limited until: 02.09.2026 Reference no.: 5478 If you love to work with an active team of researchers, support and assist them in their daily operations then welcome to the team! Our teams consist of personalities who want to make a change. Our work is based on respectful communication, professionalism and high aspirations of having a positive impact on society. Your personal sphere of influence: As project administrator (maternity cover) you will join a new research cluster at the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology and will be part of a leading international team of researchers in the fields of Human Evolution, Ancient DNA and Archaeological Science (Lab heads: Professors T. Higham, R. Pinhasi, K. Douka). You will also liaise with the team members and with researchers from across the globe, and handle running operations, including of several research projects. Your future tasks: The focus of the activity lies in the autonomous coordination, cooperation and independent implementation of tasks in the area of administration, communication, strategic planning, and budgetary management, event-management of the scientific research activities hosted by the researchers described above. This is a maternity cover position limited to initially 4 months, which will prospectively be extended to 16 months (or for as long as a staff member is on maternity leave). We expect you to have a meticulous and detail-oriented approach, specifically for: Personnel management (preparation and documentation of recruitment processes, setting up new contracts, handling the advertisement for new posts) Project management (ERC, FWF, other third-party and university-funded projects) Communication and interaction with project partners Updating of webpages Help with ordering new equipment, overseeing deliveries, handling invoices Travel planning and help with filing reimbursement of travel and other expenses Supporting the scientific staff in all administrative matters This is part of your personality: Matura or equivalent qualification Several years of office/administrative/organisational work with some independence and a level of responsibility (professional experience absolutely necessary), management of projects Excellent IT user knowledge (MS Office, text formatting and layout skills in MS Word and the ability to use spreadsheets in MS Excel) Initiative, willingness and ability to take responsibility for the handling of tasks Willingness to obtain training Excellent written and verbal skills in English and German are essential Understanding and / or experience in the academic field and university administration processes, structures and guidelines Communication and team skills, commitment, service orientation, independent work style; high level of organization, care and accuracy; flexibility and resilience Your special working style: You like to work independently and in a structured manner, you are service-oriented and you like to find solutions. You are a team player and have high social and communicative skills. What we offer: Home office: In accordance with your team, you can work up to 50% remote. Good connections with public transport: Your new workplace in the University of Vienna Biology Building can easily be reached by using public transport. Trust and responsibility: We rely on a working environment that is based on trust and personal responsibility. You have the opportunity and freedom to contribute your ideas and work independently on projects. Salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,131.30 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can take professional experience into account. Inspiring working atmosphere and appreciation: You are part of a committed, multifaceted team with flat hierarchies that treat each other appreciatively and recognize each other's performance. It’s that easy to apply: With your CV and letter of motivation Via our job portal / Apply now-button If you have any content questions, please contact: Thomas Higham thomas.higham@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: 04/05/2026 Administration & Organization

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following posts: Part-time Lecturer Centre for English and Additional Languages (Post Ref.: 25/305) The Centre for English and Additional Languages (CEAL) offers a range of core and elective courses in addition to co-curricular language activities in order to enhance English language proficiency and critical thinking of students, as well as to provide language support to help students succeed in their academic studies. The Centre is looking for part-time Academic English Language Lecturers to teach Academic English language courses at the undergraduate level. Applicants should have: (i) experience in teaching English at the university level (preferably to students in Hong Kong); (ii) at least a master's degree in English Language and Literature or a relevant field (PhD preferred); (iii) an English language teaching certificate (preferred); (iv) preferred expertise and interests include: delivering a foundational core course that strengthens students’ English proficiency and the academic skills needed for success in an English-medium university; delivering a course that develops written synthesis of academic sources, critical evaluation of arguments, seminar discussion and debating skills, as well as creative and reflective practices essential at the tertiary level. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointments will be normally made on contract basis. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicant's consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.