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50th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Texas at Austin

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The go-ahead for a university to be built in Texas was first given in 1839, but a series of set-backs meant the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) was not established until almost a half century later. It was 1883 when UT Austin first opened its doors, with one building, eight professors and 221 students.

Today, UT Austin is a world-renowned higher education, research-intensive institution, serving more than 51,000 students annually with a teaching faculty of around 3,000.

It comprises 18 top-ranked colleges and schools, 17 libraries, seven museums and one 307-foot tower – the most iconic building on campus. 

Possessing a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, as well as a strong community focus, the university states its core purpose as being "to transform lives for the benefit of society".

UT Austin has an alumni numbering close to half a million individuals. Among them are the award-winning actors Matthew McConaughey and Marcia Gay Harden, film director Robert Rodriguez, and journalists Bill Moyers and Walter Cronkite.

With Austin being the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’, students can take advantage of a multitude of arts and cultural opportunities on campus and in the wider locale. More than 200 music venues exist in the city, as well as a thriving film scene and year-round sunshine.

Several global tech companies (Apple, Samsung and IBM among them) have major operations in the area and Austin is, according to Forbes magazine, one of the country’s best cities for tech startups. 

The university is also home to one of the largest college stadiums in the US. Its football teams, known as the Longhorns, are represented by a mascot called Bevo, a Longhorn steer that is said to embody the pride and tradition of Texas football.

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Student gender ratio
56 F : 44 M (1)
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International student percentage
10% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
17 (1)
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Student total
51158 (1)

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Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Paramedicine

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

Charles Sturt University

Australia, Bathurst

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Charles Sturt University

Australia, Bathurst


First in Australia to offer a Bachelor of Paramedicine - lead the way Access to continuing education, leadership pathways, and academic support Prepare future health professionals for work in regional, rural and remote practice The role Full Time, Continuing (2 x positions available) - based on campus, Bathurst 12 month Fixed term (1 x position) for leave coverage - based on campus, Port Macquarie Level A - $80,046 to $108,204 pa (plus 17% superannuation) Level B - $113,841 to $134,965 pa (plus 17% superannuation) We are currently seeking a registered paramedic with relevant clinical and/or industry experience to deliver learning and teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students. You will be teaching into the paramedicine program that includes the Bachelor of Paramedicine, Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours), Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine), Post Graduate Certificate in Paramedicine (with specialisations), Graduate Diploma in Paramedicine (with specialisations) and the Master of Paramedicine (with specialisations). You will focus on supporting learning and teaching requirements and supporting students by providing feedback and guidance that achieves expected learning outcomes, encourages self-reflection and enhances the overall learning experience. A Working With Children Check (WWCC) and current registration as a paramedic with the Paramedicine Board of Australia are essential requirements for this role. This position is required for on-campus teaching and as such remote work options are not available. Generous assistance is available to help you relocate to Bathurst to take up this opportunity. We also invite applications from suitably qualified candidates seeking a fixed-term academic opportunities in paramedicine to support staff leave/ secondment coverage About you A qualification relevant to paramedicine or equivalent including clinical experience appropriate to the level being applied for. Current registration as a paramedic with the Paramedicine Board of Australia. Evidence of and a demonstrated commitment to the delivery of high quality student centred learning and teaching. Sound knowledge and understanding of paramedicine gained through industry experience and/or scholarly activities or similar. Masters qualification or experience in an ICP/ECP/CCP role is highly desirable (not-essential) About us We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world. Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here. Learn more about the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences here. Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits. Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles. To apply Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us. This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position. Further information Additional information is available in the position descriptions below: Level A - Position Description - Associate Lecturer in Paramedicine Level B - Position Description - Lecturer in Paramedicine or by contacting: Associate Professor Simon Sawyer | Associate Head (Staff Supervision and Development) - Paramedicine | sisawyer@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6582 9326 Closing Date: 11pm, 8 March 2026

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$80,046 to $134,965 pa (plus 17% superannuation)

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

University College Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University College Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham


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MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY

Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

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Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth


Department: Computer Science Vacancy ID: 040023 Closing Date: 26-Feb-2026 The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. A research team at the Computer Science Department wishes to recruit an Electronics Technician on a half-time basis to work with them on a commercialization project for a local company. The duration of the role will be 3 months. Salary: €47,119 per annum Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Wednesday, 26th of February 2026. Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

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€47,119 per annum

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Research Fellow in Teenage and Young Adult Cancer

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford

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University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford


Research Fellow: Mapping current funding in young people’s cancer research against the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Priority Setting Partnership priorities 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 Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position to work part-time on on a project funded by The Children and Young People’s Cancer Association (CCLG): Mapping current funding in young people’s cancer research against the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Priority Setting Partnership priorities. The successful post holder will be based in the School of Health Sciences, working with Susie Aldiss and Professor Faith Gibson. The James Lind Alliance Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) research priorities were published in 2018 (final report available from: https://www.jla.nihr.ac.uk/priority-setting-partnerships/teenage-and-young-adult-cancer. The aim of this PSP was to identify the research questions that need to be answered about teenage and young adult cancer, according to young people, survivors, families/carers and professionals. Our focus in this current project is on the Top 30 priorities from this PSP (https://www.jla.nihr.ac.uk/priority-setting-partnerships/teenage-and-young-adult-cancer#tab-the-top-10-priorities).  In this project, we will undertake an information gathering exercise to establish which of the 30 priorities are currently priorities for funding and/or being funded. This will involve liaising with funders of cancer research in the UK to collect their funding strategies and information on projects funded in the past five years. This will help funders to see where the gaps in funding are, avoid duplication and enable possible collaborations to ensure that all the priorities receive attention as these are the areas of research that young people, survivors, families/carers and professionals have identified as important. About you We are looking for a researcher with excellent project management and research skills, together with excellent verbal and written communication skills, who can work independently, but also work well within a team environment. The successful candidate will be required to coordinate and undertake activities including: liaising with research funders, leading on data collection and data management, analysis of data involving matching funding strategies and funded studies to the Top 30 priorities, dissemination of findings including report writing, preparing a journal publication and feedback to funders. We have already started to gather the data from the funders. Studies have shown that women and other minoritised groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. In the School of Health Sciences, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with what is stated, we encourage you to contact us to discuss. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. The post is a fixed-term post (4.5 months, 0.5 FTE). The majority of work for this project could be undertaken remotely if the post holder wishes. For enquires please contact Susie Aldiss: s.aldiss@surrey.ac.uk Further details Job Description Job Description

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£18,847 to £19,953 per annum pro rata (0.5 FTE)

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Lecturer in Food Systems Management (HE)

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

University College Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University College Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham


Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Academic, Food, Higher Education Job reference: REQ000494 Attachments: attachmentLecturer in Food Systems Management (HE) - JDPS - Feb 26.pdf University College Birmingham is looking to recruit a Lecturer in Food Systems Management to join the growing and exciting College of Food, to be part of the teaching team delivering high quality, inspiring, and inclusive programmes across their portfolio of courses. The ideal candidate will hold a degree, preferably at postgraduate level, with industry experience across the Food, Hospitality, and Culinary sectors. The candidate will have sustained teaching experience within the Higher Education (HE) sector. The candidate will be required to teach practical and theory subjects in areas such as Sustainable Food Systems and Safety, Cross Cultural Global Management, Managing Across Cultures, and Food Science and also Postgraduate Research Study Skills, as well as providing outstanding tutor and pastoral support to diverse and ambitious student cohorts. If you want to work in The College of Food, be part of a proactive team, guide the next generation of Hospitality and Food professionals, and contribute to the growth and success of the iconic and world-renowned institution, then apply now! Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

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£38,784 - £43,482 per annum

Posted

13 Feb 2026

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