Utrecht University

Position Details Four-year contract | Full-Time Academic Level B I AU$115,871 - $137,122pa | 17% superannuation Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Position Flinders University is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Archaeology to join the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Archaeology in the Resources Sector. This $18 million initiative brings together universities, Indigenous partners and industry to transform how cultural heritage is understood and managed in the resources sector. In this position, you will lead industry-engaged research exploring how mining activities such as drilling and blasting impact archaeological sites and culturally significant places. Working closely with industry partners and Traditional Owners, you will help generate new insights that directly improve cultural heritage assessment, protection and management in active mining landscapes. In this position, you will: Conduct innovative, industry-engaged research examining the impacts of mining activities on cultural heritage sites, contributing to high-quality publications, presentations and research outcomes. Collaborate with industry partners, Traditional Owners and researchers to advance sustainable and culturally informed heritage management practices. Build strong interdisciplinary partnerships and contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and postgraduate researchers. Undertake field-based research, including remote fieldwork and travel across regional, interstate and international locations. About You: You are an emerging researcher with a passion for archaeology, cultural heritage and collaborative industry-focused research. You are curious, adaptable and motivated to work across disciplines, bringing a commitment to high-quality research, respectful engagement with diverse stakeholders and a desire to create meaningful impact in the resources and cultural heritage sectors. You will bring: A PhD in Archaeology or a closely related discipline. An emerging research profile demonstrated through high-quality peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Experience or a demonstrated interest in industry-engaged research, particularly within archaeological, cultural heritage and/or resources sector contexts. Demonstrated ability to contribute to interdisciplinary research projects and establish effective relationships with academic, industry and community partners. A willingness and ability to undertake extended periods of fieldwork in remote environments. Experience working with Indigenous peoples and an understanding of Indigenous data sovereignty principles will be highly regarded. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Domestic and international candidates are encouraged to apply. Relocation and visa support are available. Life at Flinders They say know your place. We say you've found it right here. Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next. Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services. Wellbeing Initiatives via Thriving@Flinders. We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre(Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre‑employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes a Gender‑Based Violence declaration, in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence (2025), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description. For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Liam Brady. Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Monday, 20 July 2026. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 20 July 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF ROBOTICS The School of Robotics is one of the seven industry-themed Schools in the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). Each School consists of an Education, Research and Development Institute (ERDI) for teaching and research collaboration, a one-stop School Office providing professional services to support student administration and activities, members of staff, and industry partners, and an affiliated School Joint-Venture Company jointly established by XJTLU and the School’s partner for industry-embedded teaching, learning, practical, and other activities. The governance of the School is through a School Council. The Dean of School oversees the School Management Team as well as contributing to the leadership of the college. The School of Robotics is jointly developed by the University and an industry partner – Siasun, to deliver the industry-themed programme(s). The first degree programme that the School has launched for the Academic Year 2019/2020 is BEng Intelligent Robotics Engineering with Contemporary Entrepreneurship. ABOUT THE DIRECTOR OF ERDI Working with the Dean of School, the main duties of this position include: Lead the design and development of syntegrative projects in schools in particular the integration across programmes or even across Schools. Engage actively with new educational models and embrace innovative, interactive, technology-enhanced learning, teaching, and assessment approaches. Create, nurture, and support a healthy industry-focused research environment, with agreed annual research outcomes and expectations agreed with the School Dean and wider Entrepreneur College. Lead and manage the School’s business engagement initiatives with a view to building an extensive portfolio of potential industry collaborative partnerships, working with the College’s Business Development team. Working with the Business Development team, identify and implement strategies to maximise research income, with a focus on business/industry, and develop syntegrative projects from industry that leads the learning and teaching in schools. Drive an emphasis on impact-creation through sustainable and unique value proposition in improving the School’s funded quality research and innovation and/or knowledge exchange activities, with a focus on industry. Support innovative cross-disciplinary research and become an ambassador for the School in promoting cross-boundary research and teaching activities through Centre of Excellence. Act as coordinator in schools in contributing to the development of XEC Innovation Factory, X3Co-Venture, and Non-degree Education. Manage the operation of research in schools including RDF, SURF, and present the school in University Research Committee. Support the XEC research coordinator in terms of PGRS operation. Represent and deputise for the Dean of School where necessary, within the College, University and externally as appropriate. Mentor and support early career academics, and undertaking reasonable administrative responsibilities in line with the college WAM.  Any other appropriate tasks assigned by the University’s SMT, School Council or Taicang’s Leadership Team through the Dean of School. Personal attributes: This role will attract academic leaders embodying Syntegrative Education (SE) values, who are passionate in engaging in a future-focused co-learning ecosystem comprising students, academics, practitioners, university, industry, and community. The Director of ERDI is a leader who thrives by creating impact through managing, nurturing, and enabling authentic engagement, cross-boundary collaboration, collective learning and discovery programmes and activities. The candidate adopts a system mindset, understands trans disciplinarity and complexity, uses his/her knowledge, skills, and experiences to deliver success and create impact for the School, College and University.  Qualifications: Hold a doctoral degree in an appropriate subject/subject area, or be able to demonstrate an equivalent professional practice and engagement to a similar level. Clear understanding of the philosophy and concept of Syntegrative Education (SE) and demonstrable past teaching/industry/leadership experiences or practices aligned with Syntegrative Education (SE). Be familiar with and observe China and United Kingdom’s rules, and regulations of higher education.  Possess and demonstrate excellent leadership and management experience, and ability to motivate and inspire teams. Demonstrate excellent organisational and implementation skills, and experience of working towards and meeting set targets, evidenced by important activities, events, projects in their past career. Be able to demonstrate impact in any of the academic fields relevant to the School.  Demonstrate rich experience in some or all of the following; teaching, research, academic leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, strategic planning and financial management in a university and/or business environment. Have a good sense of business and industry trend, and can demonstrate a good track record of industry engagement in various forms.  Demonstrate a high level of inter-cultural competence, especially in how industry operates within China. Some experience of working in a relevant industry would be an advantage. CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as  Housing allowance Travel allowance Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays:  Statutory Holidays (13 days) Full Paid Holidays (34 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Contact Details for Three References For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email to HRBP on yu.yan@xjtlu.edu.cn.

Position Description: We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher specializing in urban modeling and cost analysis to develop an innovative model to estimate the direct and indirect costs of urbanization based on urban morphology (compact or sprawling). The candidate will analyze real case studies, integrate variables related to infrastructure, health, and the environment, and simulate scenarios under different climatic and social contexts to provide decision-making tools for sustainable urban planning. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: Develop a predictive model integrating the direct and indirect costs of urbanization. Calibrate this model using real data from specific case studies. Simulate urbanization costs based on various climatic, morphological, and social scenarios. Formulate innovative methodological approaches. Produce publications on research in scientific journals. Participate in teaching activities. Develop new research proposals. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Data Science, Urban Planning, Urban Economics, or a related field. Experience in research projects applied to urban, environmental, or socio-economic issues. Proficiency in urban modeling tools such as MATLAB, Python (especially libraries like Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, GeoPandas, etc.), and R. Advanced skills in predictive modeling and machine learning, particularly for multi-variable simulations. Knowledge of complex systems modeling applied to urban dynamics. Publications in scientific journals. Personal and Organizational Qualifications: Ability to develop innovative methods. Ambition for research excellence. Interest in African issues. Entrepreneurial mindset, dynamism, and organizational skills. Fluency in both French and English (oral and written) is required. We Offer: Excellent working conditions and competitive salary on an international scale. An opportunity to contribute to the development of research excellence in Africa. A highly stimulating multicultural working environment and a great team atmosphere.