University of Zululand

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Student Experience Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Permanent Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum Apply by: 19/05/2026 About the Role This is a key role within the Library Services’ Management Team, requiring wide professional knowledge, the capability to drive the implementation of the Library strategic plan, and the ability to manage and motive staff in key functions. The Content and Discovery Team provides support for the acquisition, licensing, description and discovery of both print and online resources, and provides our document delivery service for items not held in library collections. You will have responsibility for staff located at both our Cranfield and Shrivenham campuses. About You You should hold a postgraduate qualification in Library/Information Science (or similar) and have substantive experience in an appropriate library environment preferably within the higher education sector, at least some of which should have been in a managerial position. You will possess an excellent mix of communication, interpersonal and lateral thinking skills combined with detailed knowledge of library content management practices which will help you plan and shape services for the future. You will be expected to engage with, and influence, staff across the University (and beyond) to achieve collective goals, serving as a role model to Library Services staff with your flexible, enthusiastic, and positive attitude.  About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. Library Services is at the heart of Cranfield University with operations in three different sites. Learn more about Library Services here. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Anne Knight, Head of Library Collections and Operations, on (E): a.knight@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5282. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible

Schemes of Service: Research Division: Engineering Employment Type: Fixed Term As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in its research pursuits. Our research staff have the opportunity to develop industry-relevant applied research capabilities while contributing to impactful research projects at SIT. We are seeking a Research Engineer with expertise and experience in inspection technologies to join an applied research project related to infrastructure maintenance. The successful candidate will work closely with the research team to investigate, test, and implement novel inspection solutions for an embodied AI-enabled robotic system for urban infrastructure maintenance. Key Responsibilities Learn and review inspection technologies for detecting defects at concrete pavers through literature studies Design and prototype a mobile inspection cart for pavers used at residential estates Evaluate and integrate test technologies from machine vision, thermography, and ground penetrating radar onto the inspection cart Conduct lab and field trials to progressively improve the functionality and practicality of the inspection cart Collect and analyse test data from the applied inspection technologies to measure their effectiveness in paver defect detection Prepare and contribute to technical documentation of the research project through reports and publications Supervise and mentor undergraduate students involved in the project Carry out risk assessment and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health regulations Requirements Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Technical skills in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Prototyping are essential Preferred Skillsets (Advantageous) Theoretical knowledge and interest in inspection technologies for defect detection Experience applying machine vision, thermography and/or ground penetrating radar

Health and Social Sciences Cluster Singapore Institute of Technology We are seeking a motivated and capable Research Assistant to join an exciting translational research project on spinal sarcopenia in older adults, with a focus on muscle degeneration, senescent progenitors, and regenerative failure. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across clinical research, functional assessment, imaging analysis, and laboratory investigation in a multidisciplinary academic environment. The successful candidate will support a funded research project that aims to generate clinically relevant insights into ageing, muscle health, and spine-related conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are passionate about meaningful research and wish to build strong experience in applied human and translational studies. Key Responsibilities Support the Principal Investigator and research team in the implementation and coordination of the project Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, follow-up, and study administration in accordance with approved ethics protocols Conduct and document functional assessments and study-related data collection Retrieve, organise, and manage imaging data, and assist with image-based analysis Support laboratory workflows such as tissue handling, histology, immunofluorescence, qPCR, ELISA, and related analyses Maintain accurate databases, study records, and project documentation Assist with literature review, data cleaning, preliminary analysis preparation, reporting, and regulatory submissions Coordinate procurement of reagents, consumables, and research-related items Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and institutional research governance requirements Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science, life sciences, physiotherapy, diagnostic radiography, medical laboratory science, or a related discipline Strong interest in translational, musculoskeletal, ageing, or clinical research Experience in clinical research coordination, patient-facing data collection, imaging analysis, or laboratory techniques will be advantageous Familiarity with histology, microscopy, immunofluorescence, molecular assays, or tissue-based workflows is preferred Good written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with ImageJ, SPSS, STATA, or equivalent tools is an advantage Key Attributes Motivated, responsible, and able to work independently Careful and accurate in handling data, samples, and documentation Strong team player who can work effectively with academic, clinical, and student collaborators Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic multidisciplinary research environment Why Join Us This role offers valuable exposure to clinically relevant translational research with opportunities to develop experience in human studies, imaging, laboratory science, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will contribute to a meaningful project with real-world healthcare relevance while building a strong foundation for future research or postgraduate opportunities. Contract Type 1-year contract Work Location Singapore Institute of Technology, with project activities at SIT and partner sites as required.