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University of Würzburg

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Wurzburg, Germany
179th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Würzburg

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The University of Würzburg – full name, the Julius-Maximilians University of Würzburg – located in northern Bavaria, dates back to 1402 and is one the oldest universities in Germany.

After it was all but destroyed during a World War II bombing raid, the university re-established itself in the 1960s on the fringes of the city.

Consisting of 10 faculties, the university has around 28,000 students and offers academic study in the humanities, law and economics, life sciences, and natural sciences and technology.

There is a strong focus on science at the university and many of its centres have won funding from the German Research Foundation. In 2002, one of just three Centres of Excellence funded by the German Research Foundation – the Rudolph Virchow Centre – was launched at Würzburg.

The university is included in the U15 group of German universities, which recognises its status as a research intensive and leading medical institution. Both the university and its hospital together employ around 10,000 staff, including 425 professors, making them two of the largest employers in the region.

Included among the university’s alumni are 14 Nobel laureates, who at some point in their life taught or studied at Würzburg. They include Wilhelm Röntgen who in 1901 won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his research into X-rays.  

Since the 1990s, cross-faculty research centres have been established here, such as the Research Centre for Infectious Diseases, which is home to students and professors from the faculties of medicine, biology, chemistry and pharmacy.

Since 2004, Würzburg has also had a Graduates School that allows doctoral candidates to continue studying at the university.

The city of Würzburg is famous for its remarkable baroque and rococo architecture, while the university itself boasts a botanical garden dating back to the 17th century that contains thousands of different species of plants and covers about nine hectares. It serves many students at different levels on a variety of courses and is also free to the public.

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Student gender ratio
60 F : 40 M (1)
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International student percentage
11% (1)
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Students per staff
33.6 (1)
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Student total
20904 (1)

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Federation University Australia

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Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

China, Suzhou

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China, Suzhou


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THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 536128 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Social Work and Social Administration (30300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (Ref:.536128), to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Applicants should possess a PhD in Mental Health, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or other related disciplines. They should have (i) a track record of publications; (ii) excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Chinese, including Cantonese; (iii) strong problem-solving, organisational and administrative abilities; and (iv) attend to detail, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Prior experience in postdoctoral research, project management, coordinating and delivering and professional training within the field of mental health-related research would be an advantage. The appointee will work in the HKJC-funded project mental health project. The position offers an excellent opportunity for academic publications, building research partnerships with international researchers and local mental health service providers, and learning the implementation of amental health research project. Those with less experience in publications and project management may be considered for the post of Postdoctoral Fellow. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. For more information, please contact Professor Terry Lum at tlum@hku.hk. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV with supporting documents, a cover letter stating their background, and three references for the post applied.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Advertised: Apr 27, 2026 (HK Time) Applications close: Jun 30, 2026 (HK Time)

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Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide

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Australia, Adelaide


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$140,127 – $161,145 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

Posted

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Subjects Taught at the University of Würzburg

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Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
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  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology