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The University of Shiga Prefecture

The University of Shiga Prefecture is a public university in Hikone, Shiga, Japan. It was chartered as a university in 1995. 
The campus is located near Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The lake regualrly features in Japanese literature, particularly in poetry and in historical accounts of battles. 
There are five schools: the school of environmental science, the school of engineering, the school of human culture, the department of life design, and the school of nursing. 
There are also four graduate schools: the environmental science graduate course, the engineering graduate course, the human cultural studies graduate course and the human nursing science graduate course. 
The university has agreements with universities in Mongolia, the US, China and South Korea. 
There are a number of sports clubs at the university including volleyball, basketball, tennis, badminton, judo, rowing, swimming and golf. The orchestra at the university holds an annual autumn concert in Hikone Cultural Plaza. 
Two festivals are held throughout the year. The first is the School Festival, which usually happens in November and centres around students actively engaging with the environment. The second festival is the summer festival held in late May and aims to encourage engagement with the local community.

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At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 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/an

Head of Outpatient Unit for Research, Teaching and Practice (Senior Scientist)

47 Faculty of Psychology
Startdate: 15.01.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until:  14.01.2029
Reference no.: 4827

Your personal sphere of play:

The Faculty of Psychology at the University of Vienna comprises the Dean's Office, a Student Service Center (SSC), four departments, and the Outpatient Unit for Research, Teaching and Practice. 

We are looking to fill a Senior Scientist position as Head of the Outpatient Unit for Research Teaching and Practice (FLPA) at the Faculty of Psychology.

The FLPA combines research, teaching, and practical application in the areas of psychological diagnostics as well as clinical-psychological and health-psychological prevention and intervention across the lifespan. The successful candidate will share responsibility for expanding the FLPA's activities in psychotherapeutic fields (in accordance with current legal provisions and regulations).
Find out more about us: https://flpa-psy.univie.ac.at

Your future tasks:

As Head of the Outpatient Unit for Research, Teaching and Practice, you will take on the following tasks:


	Organizing and managing the day-to-day operations of the outpatient unit
	Participation in the expansion of psychotherapeutic services offered by the outpatient unit and in negotiations with health insurance companies
	Providing professional supervision and support for existing areas/services of the FLPA (e.g., testing and counseling center)
	Involvement in the planning of specialized training and continuing education programs
	If applicable, own psychotherapeutic services in the outpatient clinic in connection with practice-oriented teaching in the field of psychotherapy
	Optionally: conducting your own research


This is part of your personality:


	Degree in Psychology
	Doctorate/PhD
	Training as a psychotherapist in an evidence-based method (preferably in behavioral therapy)
	Experience in psychotherapeutic practice
	Experience in a management position, preferably in a psychotherapeutic practice, outpatient clinic/unit or a similar institution


The following qualifications are also desirable:


	Research experience
	Psychotherapeutic supervision
	Willingness to engage in teaching in the field of psychotherapy (especially practice-oriented teaching)


What we offer:

Option for permanent employment: After three years, there is the possibility of permanent employment (after positive evaluation). 
Research: Opportunity to get involved in research and establish your own research profile.
Work-life balance: We offer you the opportunity to perform some of your work remotely (upon agreement).
Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport. 
Fair salary: EUR 4,932.90 (gross monthly salary) Classification is in accordance with the collective agreement: §48 VwGr. salary group B1; see https://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/jobs-recruiting/gehaltsschema/. In addition, relevant professional experience may determine the classification and thus the remuneration.

It is that easy to apply:


	Letter of motivation (including a brief description of how you would contribute to the development of an outpatient psychotherapy clinic)
	Curriculum vitae (including professional background/work experience, list of publications (if applicable), list of lectures/conference contributions, list of courses taught (if applicable)
	Degree certificates
	Teaching evaluations (if available)
	Letters of recommendation and/or references (desirable)


If you have any questions, please contact:

Barbara Schober  

barbara.schober@univie.ac.at

Barbara Sacher

ambulanz.psychologie@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.

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​Application deadline: 12/19/2025

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University of Vienna

The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (for full-time work)



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 seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral

34 Faculty of Law
Startdate: 01.01.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 31.12.2029
Reference no.: 4931

There are many good reasons to become involved in research and teaching at the University of Vienna. One reason in particular why some 7,700 academics have joined this university is that they thrive on curiosity and continuous exploration in their quest for scientific achievement. Do you feel the same? Then join our team!

Your future position:

As a predoc university assistant, you will join the team of Prof. Dr. Lena Foljanty, Chair for Globalisation and Legal Pluralism, at the Department of Legal and Constitutional History. The chair’s research deals with globalisation processes in law from a historical perspective. We are particularly interested in PhD projects on colonial and decolonial processes, colonial epistemologies, transculturality, and critical examinations of Eurocentric historiography. Projects that bridge the gap between historical and current challenges are also welcome, provided that they include a legal history aspect.

The duration of employment is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment contract is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

Your future tasks:

You will be actively involved in research, teaching and administration, which means:


	You will be involved in research and publication projects.
	We expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
	You will work on your dissertation and its completion.
	You will hold courses independently in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.


Your profile:


	Completed Master's degree or diploma in law or in a neighbouring discipline, e.g. history, social sciences, cultural and social anthropology (or equivalent qualification)
	Excellent command of English and/or German, ability to express yourself well in writing and speaking
	Knowledge of further languages for research on intercultural topics would be an advantage.
	You must be able to contribute to the chair's research and the department's teaching obligations.
	You should be a team player with good social and communication skills.
	IT user skills (MS Office, Moodle, Zoom)
	Preferably basic experience in teaching and in academic writing and research methods, as well as familiarity with the processes and structures of a university


What we offer:

Work-life balance: You will have flexible working hours and can work from home part of the time. 
Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an international team in a casual working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training: We provide opportunities to continually expand and develop your skills.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (for full-time work) increases if you have relevant prior work experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every new personality to the team!

  How to apply:


	With your academic CV  /letter of intent
	With a summary of your research interests / PhD project proposal (max. 2 p.)
	Certificate of completion of your Master's degree / Diploma
	Proof of further qualifications where appropriate
	Via our job portal / Apply now button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Lena Foljanty

lena.foljanty@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: 12/21/2025

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The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

The Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Vienna invites applications for a

Tenure-Track Professorship in Food Chemistry

52 Faculty of Chemistry
Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. A2
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 4902

The position

We seek to appoint a tenure-track professor to conduct independent research on emerging issues and future challenges related to food safety and food security. This can include the integration of mechanistic and other studies on potential health impacts with innovative analytical approaches for food and feed. Key research areas include, but are not limited to: (i) Food safety including the assessment of co-exposure and mixture effects of food contaminants via innovative in vitro approaches and biomonitoring, (ii) novel and alternative food sources, e.g. insect-based materials, micro- and macroalgae, or meat substitutes, (iii) linking food-derived molecules and contaminants in human samples with health effects using innovative approaches, impact of microbiome on contaminant biotransformation; (iv) AI and chemometrics in food chemistry. The candidate should not have a research focus in food technology/processing or nutritional sciences. In teaching, the position will contribute to different study programs, inter alia the Master’s program in Food Chemistry, which is unique in the Austrian academic landscape.

In addition to the professors at the Department of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, there are strong links within the faculty to the core facilities for mass spectrometry and multimodal imaging. The faculty also hosts the Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem), whose mission is to equip doctoral students with state-of-the-art experimental, statistical, and computational methods to address complex challenges in chemistry and beyond. Beyond the Faculty, the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the Faculty of Life Sciences, the Exposome Austria Research Infrastructure and the Research Network “Health in Society” provide extensive opportunities for cooperation with researchers from other departments at the University of Vienna.

https://lmc.univie.ac.at/

Your academic profile:


	Doctoral degree/PhD
	Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies
	Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level


We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:


	the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure.
	a dynamic research environment
	a wide range of research and teaching support services
	attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
	an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan


Application documents (in English):


	Letter of motivation
	Academic curriculum vitae
	
		education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF)
		positions held to date
		career breaks (e.g. relevant parental, family or other care periods)
		awards and honors
		commissions of trust
		previous and current cooperation partners
		complete list of acquired third-party funding and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
		list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
		teaching and mentoring
		supervision experience (Master and PhD), if applicable
	
	
	List of publications
	
		link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication list
		three key publications as electronic full text version (PDF, max 30 MB)
	
	
	Research statement
	
		most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
		synopsis of three key publications with relevance to the position advertised
		publication strategy
	
	
	Teaching and supervision statement
	
		teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
		teaching evaluations (if available, PDF)
	
	


If you have any questions, please contact:

berufungsservice@univie.ac.at

Only applications submitted through the link "Apply now" below will be considered.

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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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: 12/10/2025

Reference no.: 4902

Tenure Track Professorships

https://academicjobs.univie.ac.at/datenabfrage/TT1025CHEM01




The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 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 seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral

52 Faculty of Chemistry
Startdate: 15.09.2025 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until:  permanent
Reference no.: 4587

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 afor top international research and scientific excellence. Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a university assistant prae doc, you will complete the research team around Prof. Annette Rompel, at the Instiute of Biophysical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry.

The focus of our research is purification,expession and characterisation of a metalloprotein.

The employment duration is 3 years and an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible with appropriate work progress.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of biophysical chemistry.
	We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
	You work on your dissertation and its completion.
	You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	You take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.


This is part of your personality


	Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field chemistry
	Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods
	Didactic competences / experience with e-learning
	Excellent command of written and spoken English and German(B2 Level)
	IT user skills: MS Office
	You should be a team player with high social skills


What we offer:


	Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible and family-friendly working hours and can partially work remotely.
	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.
	Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
	Contract: The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.
	Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! 


It is that easy to apply:


	With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
	With your summary of research interests for a prospective doctoral project proposal
	Master Degree / Diploma
	Via our job portal/ Apply now - button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Annette Rompel  

annette.rompel@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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: 12/14/2025 

Prae Doc


Hong Kong

DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE HISTORY AND CULTURE

Head of Department of Chinese History and Culture (Ref. 250815005-IE)

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.

Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects.  For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.

Department of Chinese History and Culture 

The Department of Chinese History and Culture is an academic department within the Faculty of Humanities.  Its mission is to offer high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that provide interdisciplinary training in the study of Chinese history and culture.  Currently, the Department offers PhD and MPhil programmes, a taught-master degree programme, a major degree programme in Chinese History and Culture, two minor degree programmes in Chinese History and Culture and History of Science and Technology in China, respectively, and university-wide general education courses. The Department conducts quality research in topics related to Chinese history and Chinese culture, in a variety of broadly defined areas. The media of instruction are English and Putonghua. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/chc/ for more information about the Department’s research and education.

The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the post of Head of Department of Chinese History and Culture. The successful candidate will be appointed Chair Professor/Professor normally on regular terms of appointment (equivalent to tenured professorship), commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and will hold a concurrent headship appointment.  The concurrent headship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office.  Other suitable candidate(s) from the search, if deemed appropriate by the University, may be appointed as Chair Professor/Professor if not Head of Department.

Job Functions

The position calls for a visionary academic leader with responsibilities of ensuring the smooth and successful operation and sustainable development of the Department.  Reporting directly to the Dean of Faculty of Humanities, the appointee will be required to:

(a)    provide effective leadership in the development of long-term strategies and plans of the Department, in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan; and coach and empower subordinates so that they can accomplish planned objectives with world-class standards and in an effective and efficient manner;

(b)    ensure high-quality teaching as well as holistic development of the students, and align the Department’s programmes with the needs of the community;

(c)    facilitate the conduct of innovative and original research of high quality and impact, and promote and develop genuine interdisciplinary / departmental research with the optimal use of research funds;

(d)    provide leadership in technology development and digital humanities to extend the impact of research outcomes of the University to the community;

(e)    provide leadership in developing a strong network of partnership with leading tertiary institutions for opportunities and collaboration in education, research and knowledge transfer activities;

(f)    enhance the local and international networks of partnerships and linkages with the community, particularly the professional, public and business sectors, so as to gain their support for the major strategic initiatives of the University;

(g)    ensure effective internal communication that leads to a transparent decision-making process and promote the Department’s strengths and other services to all relevant stakeholders;

(h)    ensure optimal deployment of human, financial and other resources in the Department;

(i)    implement an effective mechanism to acquire donations and other forms of sponsorship to support the University’s pursuits and long-term development; and

(j)    undertake other duties as assigned by the Dean of Faculty or the Central Management Team of the University from time to time.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a)    a PhD degree in Chinese History and Culture or a relevant discipline, evidence of eminent scholarship and substantial relevant experience in a senior academic position;

(b)    attainment of an academic rank of full professor or above at an internationally recognised university;

(c)    a distinguished international reputation in research and scholarship, and demonstrated international leadership in any one or more of the specialist areas of Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, Chinese Religion and Chinese Art;

(d)    a strong record in attracting competitive or/and interdisciplinary research funding;

(e)    a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching;

(f)     a global perspective, proven qualities of academic leadership and substantial administration / management experience, as well as demonstrated ability of building up a strong team of faculty members with different research and cultural backgrounds;

(g)    effective interpersonal communication skills and resources management skills, and excellent adaptability to changes and challenges; 

(h)    good knowledge of the higher education environment in the local and global context; and 

(i)     a high standard of personal integrity.

Experience in fund-raising will be an additional advantage.

Conditions of Service

Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.

Application and Nomination

The University invites applications and nominations for this appointment. Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/deans_heads). Candidature may also be recommended by nominations via email to the Chairman of the Search Committee for recruitment of Head of Department of Chinese History and Culture at hrscchc@polyu.edu.hk. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 29 December 2025 until the position is filled. General information about the University is available at https://www.polyu.edu.hk or from the Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 3400 3544].  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.


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