University of the Witwatersrand

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 posts: Part-time Lecturer Lingnan Institute of Further Education Lingnan Institute of Further Education (LIFE) is a self-financing arm of Lingnan University providing various full-time academic programmes including Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Diploma, Diploma of Applied Education, Applied Learning and part-time professional continuing education programmes to meet the diverse learning needs of society. We are now inviting applications for the following subject areas of Diploma of Applied Education, Applied Learning and Co-curricular programmes. Teaching medium and materials are in Chinese. Chinese and Putonghua (Post Ref: 26/83) Career and Life Planning (Post Ref: 26/84) Clerical Civil Service (Post Ref: 26/85) Communication Skills (Post Ref: 26/86) Digital Citizenship (Post Ref: 26/87) Early Childhood Education (Post Ref: 26/88) English Language (Post Ref: 26/89) Information Technology Applications (Post Ref: 26/90) Japanese Language and Culture (Post Ref: 26/91) Korean Language and Culture (Post Ref: 26/92) Mathematics (Post Ref: 26/93) Multimedia & Graphic Design (Post Ref: 26/94) Practical Translation (CHI-ENG) (Post Ref: 26/95) Psychology (Post Ref: 26/96) Sports and Fitness Training (Post Ref: 26/97) General Requirements A recognized Degree in a relevant discipline and preferably a postgraduate certificate in Education or equivalent; or a Master’s degree in the related field of studies At least two years of relevant teaching/work experience. Substantial relevant teaching experience in the tertiary education sector is preferable Relevant professional teacher qualification or training May be required to teach on Saturdays For Post (9) and (10) Should have a native or near-native mastery of Japanese/Korean proficiency Must obtain qualification in Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at N1 for Japanese Language course, qualification in Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) level 5 for Korean Language course Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure (online application only) Please quote the reference number of the post in the cover letter and click "Apply Now" to submit your application by 15 April 2026. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  We are an equal opportunities employer. The 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.

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  University assistant predoctoral 39 Faculty of Computer Science Startdate: 01.04.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Reference no.: 5431 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 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: The Faculty of Computer Science of the University of Vienna has world-leading researchers in Computer Science who pursue basic as well as applied research. The selected predoc will also become part of the UniVie Doctoral School Computer Science (DoCS), which builds an essential framework to foster excellence in research and teaching. The Research Group Multimedia Information Systems at the Faculty of Computer Science is looking for highly motivated research assistants, Ph.D. candidates. We are offering an excellent working environment in a young, creative, highly motivated, and international team, manifold opportunities for personal development, the possibility to take responsibility in research projects at an early stage, the opportunity for research stays abroad, excellent industrial contacts, and intensive support in the course of a dissertation. Duration of employment The announcement is made for 3 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 3 years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months. In case of probation and appropriate work progress, an extension to 4 years is possible. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: Participation in research projects/research studies Participation in publications/academic articles/presentations We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months. Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement Supervision of students Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration The research should focus on techniques for the automated detection of misinformation in multimedia content. This is part of your personality: Mandatory qualifications are Master in Computer Science, or Media Technologies, or Business Informatics (or equivalent qualification, with a strong focus on Computer Science) with excellent marks. Excellent command of written and spoken German and English. High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing Strong motivation to work in a team environment. Strong motivation to publish at top-refereed conferences/journals. Perseverance, focus, integrity, ability to make things done, leadership in organization and partnership/communication with other project teams. Comprehensive IT user skills Desirable qualifications are Excellent knowledge in the fields of multimedia systems, digital media technologies,  semantic analysis of multimedia content, techniques for the detection of misinformation including AI methods and their application, user interface, and feedback systems, various programming languages (Java, C, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript), technologies in the area of Internet-of-Things, web-based systems, databases, cloud computing, formal methods in CS Expertise in various application areas of Computer Science Proven interest in scientific work and in scientific publishing Basic experience in research methods and academic writing Knowledge of university processes and structures Experience in remote teaching using modern IT infrastructures What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible 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 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 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: Application documents Curriculum vitae Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal Abstract of master thesis Degree certificates List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available) If you have any questions, please contact: Wolfgang Klas wolfgang.klas@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: 05/15/2026 Prae Doc

1 x full time, fixed term (1 year) position available Salary Academic Level A ($80,755 - $109,536) or Level B ($115,303 - $136,925) + 17% Superannuation Based at the City, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University About You The Research Assistant/Fellow will undertake research activities in line with the University's research strategy. It is expected that the Research Assistant/Fellow will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop. This role focuses on advancing research in two-dimensional materials and ultra-thin material systems, with an emphasis on synthesis, heterostructure integration, and device development for electronic, photonic, and sensing applications. The position involves designing, fabricating, and experimentally validating novel material architectures using advanced nanofabrication and characterization techniques, translating fundamental research into functional prototypes. The successful candidate will produce high-quality research outputs, contribute to competitive funding applications, and effectively communicate findings through publications, reports, and presentations. The role also includes mentoring students, supporting collaborative research initiatives, and engaging with stakeholders. Strong initiative and technical leadership are essential, including the ability to plan and execute research activities, troubleshoot experimental challenges, and maintain laboratory capabilities while ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. We are looking for candidates with their knowledge and experience in the key focus areas: Demonstrated research track record in the area of two-dimensional materials research including characterization and device (electronic and photonic) fabrication/testing Demonstrated experience with large-area two-dimensional materials synthesis methods such as but not limited to Chemical Vapour deposition Demonstrated ability to experimentally synthesise and characterise ultra-thin materials, heterostructures and electronic/photonic circuits Proven ability to undertake scientific research and development in research programs Demonstrate ability to clearly communicate research results, concepts and knowledge Demonstrated initiative in research, problem solving and competitive grant writing Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a research team and independently when required, to meet project outcomes and milestones Preferable attributes include: Experience in co-supervising postgraduate by research students Qualifications Mandatory: Qualification in the relevant discipline area preferably at postgraduate level. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter and address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. Please indicate in your cover letter for which position you are applying for. Position Description - Research Assistant or Fellow Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. Applications close on Monday, 27th of April 2026. About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about   https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.