University of United Popular Nations

Salary: £28,031 - £30,378 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: Sixth Form Job reference: REQ000462 Attachments: attachmentLaboratory Technician – Sixth Form Centre - JD - Dec 25.pdf Are you an enthusiastic Laboratory Technician looking for a unique and exciting experience?  We are a new £5.5 million Sixth Form Centre within University College Birmingham looking for a proactive and efficient Laboratory Technician to join our friendly staff and provide practical support for our A-Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics groups.  This is an excellent opportunity to join our innovative team on a maternity cover contract and contribute to a transformative educational experience. Our A-level students benefit from access to UCB’s world-class vocational facilities, including advanced health simulation suites, robotics labs, and food chemistry laboratories. Working within our brand-new laboratories, you will be a key player in shaping our innovative science programme and empowering our students as responsible and creative scientists. You will be responsible for sourcing materials and developing efficient requisition processes, as well as maintaining all equipment and ensuring that prep rooms and laboratories remain clean and well organised. To enable safe and effective science teaching and learning, you will co-ordinate and prepare resources that support the practical delivery of A-level Science, ensuring full compliance with all Health and Safety regulations. The candidate will enjoy working independently and bring an approachable, can-do attitude to the role. As a valued member of our caring community, you will help our students flourish as global citizens and inspire in them a genuine passion for STEM. You will have previous experience of working in a laboratory. Please note this is a maternity leave cover - up to 12 months  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. 

Location Docklands Campus Salary £35,453 to £38,827 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Fixed Term Contract Length 36 months Closing Date Wednesday 07 January 2026 Reference 2314-25-PS Join the University of East London – Shaping Futures for 125 Years   At the University of East London (UEL), our mission is to prepare students for the careers of the future while shaping that future inclusively and sustainably. As a careers-first university, we believe education and opportunity should be open to all, and that diversity of people and thought is essential to solving society’s biggest challenges. Founded in 1898 as the West Ham Technical Institute, UEL has always championed industry-focused education and social mobility, earning the name “The People’s University” for its commitment to widening access to technical and professional learning. While our scale and ambition have grown, our purpose has remained constant: empowering communities, advancing social justice, and equipping students with future-proof skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Today, UEL continues this legacy through pioneering research, employer-engaged education, and meaningful community impact. We are tackling health and economic inequalities, promoting sustainability, and helping to build a more inclusive and resilient future. Guided by our ambitious Vision 2028  strategy, UEL is reshaping education for the benefit of all, empowering students from every background with the skills and opportunities to succeed. Our commitment to excellence is recognised nationally; we are proud to be named University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. At UEL, we don’t just teach, we inspire, innovate and empower, shaping the future together. About Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) For more than two decades, the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) has driven pioneering eco-efficient innovation, delivering cutting-edge research that supports the transition to a carbon-neutral future. SRI has contributed to nationally and internationally funded research projects, consultancy work, industry collaboration and commercialisation, building a strong reputation for real-world environmental impact. Our work spans three strategic research themes: Blue/Green Infrastructure: advancing nature-based solutions that strengthen environmental resilience and protect ecosystems. Sustainable Materials and Resources: developing next-generation low-carbon materials and circular resource solutions. Sustainable Society: supporting behavioural change, governance and community engagement for sustainable living. At SRI, you will join a multidisciplinary research community dedicated to tackling global sustainability challenges through science, engineering and applied innovation. About the Job We are seeking a practical, highly skilled Renewable Energy Technician to support the successful operation of the London Renewable Energy Demonstrator Lab (LREL), a flagship clean energy system combining solar, wind, battery storage and advanced digital monitoring. You will work closely with academic researchers, engineers and students, providing hands-on technical expertise to assemble, test, maintain and optimise renewable energy components and microgrid infrastructure. Your role will also support system integration, weather station set-up, performance monitoring, data capture, and retrofit activities using innovative technologies. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, hands-on engineering, technical experimentation and contributing directly to impactful sustainability research. What You’ll Do: Assemble, install, test and maintain renewable energy components, including solar panels, batteries, wind systems and IoT hardware. Support installation and integration of weather stations into the microgrid, ensuring smooth daily operation. Assist in the manufacture, development and optimisation of new renewable energy devices and prototypes. Work closely with students and researchers, supporting experiments, training and project work. Ensure compliance with safety standards, system protocols and lab operating procedures. Support data collection, hardware monitoring and performance analysis to aid research studies. Contribute to retrofit strategies for integrating renewable energy technology with existing infrastructure. What You’ll Need to thrive: You will be successful in this role if you bring: A degree in engineering, renewable energy or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience Confidence interpreting CAD drawings, P&ID diagrams and electrical schematics Hands-on experience with solar, wind, battery systems, or microgrid technologies Strong understanding of H&S, system compliance and PCB handling Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve system issues quickly Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple workstreams A collaborative mindset and the confidence to work with researchers, technicians, students and external stakeholders Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive, positive attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team A commitment to equality, inclusivity and professional best practice in a diverse research environment Benefits Package At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions Building an Inclusive Future As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the diversity pay gap. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you're ready to join a University that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification Email details to a friend To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

Department: Department of Criminal Law – Faculty of Law Deadline: 4 Jan 2026 Start date: 1 April 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of Head of the Department of Criminal Law full-time for a fixed term of 3 years Workplace: Department of Criminal Law Employment: fixed term Working hours: 40 hours/week Number of open positions: 1 Start date: 1 April 2026 Place of work: Brno Application deadline: 4 January 2026 Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties, more than 6,000 employees and more than 30,000 students. The Faculty of Law at Masaryk University is one of four public law faculties in the Czech Republic. The current Faculty of Law at Masaryk University can be characterised as a modern, dynamic faculty where the focus is on teaching and scientific research. We are an institution where the terms "research activity" and "scientific research" are not just empty concepts. We maintain dozens of contacts with foreign experts and educational and scientific institutions at both the individual and institutional levels and provide an excellent environment for students and staff. You can find out more about us on our website https://www.law.muni.cz/content/cs/, on Facebook or on the MU Faculty of Law LinkedIn page. The Department of Criminal Law is a department of the MU Faculty of Law that provides teaching and research in the fields of criminal law, criminalistics and criminology. Main activities: responsibility for the educational and scientific activities of the department and the achievement of the required outputs and results, personnel management of the department (motivation, evaluation, and career growth of employees), responsibility for the management of entrusted funds, close cooperation with the faculty management, own teaching (including the preparation of study and teaching materials), scientific research and publishing activities. Qualifications and other requirements (mandatory): Master's degree in law, academic or scientific title of professor or associate professor, at least 10 years of experience in the field, active teaching and scientific activity and readiness to guarantee the professional subjects taught at the department, personal and professional prerequisites for leading the department, ability to teach and publish in Czech and English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage, fulfilment of the requirements under Act No. 451/1991 Coll. as amended; persons born after 1 December 1971 are not required to provide proof of this, moral integrity, information on other employment relationships of the employee within the meaning of Section 70 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended. We offer: the backing of a prestigious and successful institution, a motivating and friendly environment, support for professional and personal development, opportunities for continuous education, employee benefits (8 weeks of holiday, pension insurance contribution, meal vouchers, Multisport card, flu and tick-borne encephalitis vaccinations, and more). How to apply:  Please send your application by the above deadline via the online application form (the link can be found at the beginning and end of the advertisement). Your application must include the following documents: cover letter, structured CV, development plan for the department for the next three years in the following areas: teaching, research, human resources management, overview of scientific and publishing activities, highlighting the three most significant scientific publications; information on citation index, publications in impacted foreign periodicals, etc. photocopies of qualification documents. After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt by email. Selection process Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal or online interview. The rules for the university's selection procedures can be found on the university website in the MU Selection Procedure Rules. Information on the processing and protection of personal data at MU is available on the MU website. The MU Faculty of Law has received the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research award for its human resources policy.