University of Technology, Jamaica

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: Associate Professor / Assistant Professor Department of Finance (Post Ref.: 25/238) In line with the University’s strategy, the Department of Finance is committed to producing undergraduates with a broad-based liberal arts education to cope with the challenge of the Finance profession. The department has a record of high quality teaching. All appointees are expected to contribute to teaching excellence. General Requirements Candidates should have a relevant PhD degree in Finance and relevant discipline, with outstanding research and teaching potentials. Lingnan University has a strong commitment to teaching and research excellence. The appointee is expected to contribute to the Department, the Faculty of Business, and the University by securing external competitive research grants, publishing papers in top academic journals, teaching relevant courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and engaging in some service activities. In addition, excellent communication and presentation skills are highly desirable. A candidate holds distinct advantages if he or she has an impressive publication record, professional qualifications (e.g., CFA), administrative and teaching experiences, and/or close relationships with financial institutions in Hong Kong and with the major professional bodies. The appointees are expected to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration 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. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation. 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 applicants’ 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 continue until the post is 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

School: School of Mathematics and Physics Department: Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics Position: Professor [Open Rank] Location: Suzhou, China Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended ABOUT XJTLU In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University, a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among whom about 1,000 are academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of and an educational model for the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and the exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice, and culture from the West and the East. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics (FAM) is a friendly and academic-inspiring hub for researchers, educators, and students. Our department is a well-established education centre at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department has focused research areas in financial mathematics, actuarial science and risks, AI and data science, and statistics and probability. The department also provide PhD degree education in these research areas. RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct high-quality research as shown by publications in leading journals. Actively pursue external research funding. Supervise PhD students, master's, and undergraduate students' projects. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in English. Contribute to the functioning of the department and school. The successful candidate is expected to deliver lectures and tutorials in areas such as financial mathematics, actuarial science and risks, AI and data science, statistics and probability or relevant areas, depending on the evolving needs of the department. The successful candidates are also expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate students in research and contribute to the university in terms of service and administration. The workload in teaching and administration is comparable to that of other research-led universities. Successful candidates are also expected to apply for internal and external funding opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES Personal Attributes Self-motivated and able to motivate others; Effective communication skills; Strong team player; Proactive and flexible; Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness are appreciated ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a PhD degree from a reputable doctoral program. For early career candidates, we expect to recruit candidates with promising research and teaching potential. Candidates for the position of Associate Professor should have a strong track record in teaching and academic supervision, as well as an international research profile in their fields and a successful record of research funding. Fluency in English. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Experience in conducting research supported by national-level research funds. Experience in academic programme design and development. Experience in supervision of PhD student projects. International Professional qualifications/membership recognized in the Financial and Insurance Industry. CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. Please be advised that candidates over 65 may not be eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS  SALARY: Competitive salary in the global market. BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provides various month/, annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance Travel allowance Kids’ education allowance Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (11 days) Annual Leave (36 days) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors a working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT  The university provides every new faculty member with a Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects, and a Research Engagement Fund is provided to support their continuous research activities. The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, provincial, and city-level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese citizens, to work and carry out research in China. Some of the programs are listed in the table below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications.  Talent/Research Program - Fund Outstanding Youth Science Foundaton Project (Overseas) RMB 1-3 Million Innovaton Leading Talent up to RMB 2 Million Outstanding Leading Talent of Internatonal Discipline 50% of Annual Package Young Leading Talent of Internatonal Discipline 50% of Annual Package HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application on our university website. Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Three References Letters (Two for research, one for teaching) For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email the Acting Head of Department, Dr. Ruonan Zhang at Ruonan.Zhang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at Mingwei.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn.

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