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Vaal University of Technology

Founded in 1966 as the Vaal Triangle College for Advanced Technical Education, Vaal University of Technology was one of only four advanced technical colleges established in South Africa at the time. The institution became a Technikon in 1979 before achieving university of technology status in 2004. Originally focused on providing technical education for the industrial Vaal Triangle, VUT has since expanded into a multidisciplinary university with a student body totalling approximately 20,000.
VUT’s main campus is located in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, and the university also operates the Science and Technology Park in Sebokeng. The park has become an important centre for technology with facilities including the Schneider Electric Education Centre, 3D-printing facilities and technology-transfer activities.
Academically, VUT comprises four faculties: applied and computer sciences, engineering and technology, human sciences, and management sciences.  The university also offers postgraduate study across its faculties, including master’s and doctoral programmes.
Student life at VUT includes sport, student accommodation, counselling, healthcare, arts and culture programmes, and co-curricular activities. 
The university’s Centre for Sustainable Livelihoods works with communities across the Vaal region to help address issues including food insecurity, nutrition, food gardening and affordable food-processing technologies.

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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our campus is in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland.  Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The School of Chemical Engineering is one of the six schools of Aalto University. It combines natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

We are now looking for a

DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

for a funded position in an industrial collaboration project together with Neste Oyj, related to development of dynamic trickle bed reactor models. The project duration is four years, during which you are expected to finalize your PhD degree.

Your role and goals

Trickle bed reactors are in a central position in many refinery operations, both in traditional oil refining as well as treatment of novel bio-based feedstocks. Trickle bed operations have been studied from many angles, including fluid flow models, chemical kinetics, and mass transfer. Despite these, there is still a need for dynamic models of trickle bed reactors with both industrial and scientific importance. Your task would be to develop such models based on literature, in collaboration with an industrial partner. You should:


	Collect and critically analyze relevant literature
	Build and analyze models for predicting dynamic trickle bed reactor operations, including material and energy balances, reaction kinetics, mass and heat transfer, phase equilibria, fluid flow, and process control and operation
	Collaborate with other members of the research group and external partners to achieve project goals
	Present research findings at conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals


Your network and team

You will be working in the Chemical Engineering research group lead by professor Ville Alopaeus. Chemical Engineering research group is part of Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering in the School of Chemical Engineering at Aalto University. Currently the research group consists of around 15 researchers in various roles related to research and teaching.

Your experience and ambitions

We are looking for motivated and research-oriented candidates with curious engineering mindset, good communication and collaboration skills and good understanding about mechanistic process modeling principles, phase equilibria, reaction engineering, heat and mass transfer, and fluid dynamics. A Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, or related field is required.

Applicants must fulfill the eligibility and admission criteria for Aalto Doctoral Programme in Chemical Engineering. Doctoral studies at Aalto University take approximately four years. You can find more information about Aalto’s doctoral program and its requirements here: https://www.aalto.fi/en/programmes/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-chemical-engineering

What we offer

We offer a fixed term contract initially for 2 years. During the first 6 months you must apply and receive a right to study in the Doctoral Programme in Chemical Engineering. After a successful evaluation by the end of the first 2 year contract, the contract will be extended. Extension contract is typically based on the progress evaluation, revised project plan and available funding.

The starting salary for a Doctoral Researcher is about 3140 €/month (gross). The contract includes Aalto University occupational healthcare benefits.

We value work-life balance and well-being in all aspects of life. The primary workplace will be the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, Finland. Life on the revitalized campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture, tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and services, all complemented by excellent public transportation connections.

We offer great possibilities for competence development and learning. We constantly keep learning to find the most impactful ways to empower – and invest in – our people.

Join us!

To apply, please submit your application including your through our recruitment site (click "Apply now!”) latest at 23.59pm (EET) 30th October 2026.

The application material should include:


	Motivation letter (maximum one page)
	CV and possible proofs of scientific activity (publications, conference papers etc.)
	A certified copy of master´s degree certificate and an official transcript of records
	Any other supporting documents, such as recommendation letters


Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via Aalto University open positions

Note that only submissions through the online recruitment system are accepted. Applications sent via email or other means will not be considered.

We will review the applications continuously, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period.

For further information, please contact Professor Ville Alopaeus (email: Ville.Alopaeus@aalto.fi)

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos:

This is Aalto University!
Aalto University – Towards a better world
and Shaping a Sustainable Future.

Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto and check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi

About Finland

Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world: World Happiness Report

For more information about living in Finland: Aalto Careers for International Staff.

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi
youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity
linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity
instagram.com/aaltouniversity

To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here.

Please see more of our Open Positions here.


Aalto University

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our campus is in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland.  Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

We are currently seeking two highly motivated doctoral researchers to join the Cyber-physical Systems Group at Aalto University’s School of Electrical Engineering for an ERC Starting Grant-funded project focused on continual reinforcement learning for real-world systems. The grant provides a stable, well-resourced four-year research environment to tackle a problem that classical RL theory is not built for: real systems don’t reset, failures can be irreversible, and the real world keeps changing.

Standard RL finds policies by optimizing over many hypothetical futures. Under non-ergodic dynamics, such an average may differ arbitrarily from what the individual agent experiences as it lives out one trajectory over time. Furthermore, RL typically seeks a time-invariant policy that cannot adapt to a changing environment. This project addresses both challenges simultaneously, combining trajectory-centric objectives with adaptive, context-dependent policies. This enables autonomous vehicles to adapt to seasonal changes over years, manufacturing systems to evolve with production demands without downtime, and medical monitoring to personalize to patients over decades.

The successful candidates will develop fundamental theory and practical algorithms that move reinforcement learning closer to real-world systems. Position 1 will focus on trajectory-centric optimization, Position 2 on adaptive policies, and both will work jointly to integrate the two approaches into a single RL algorithm. While the work is mainly methodological and theoretically focused, our Aalto robot lab offers the possibility to evaluate the algorithms through practical experiments, e.g., on robot arms or quadruped robots.

Research focus

This project sits at the intersection of two problems: connecting ergodicity theory to reinforcement learning is a very recent development, and enabling RL agents to safely detect and adapt to a changing environment is a timely and active research area. Combining trajectory-centric objectives and adaptive, context-aware policies is new territory. The two doctoral researchers will drive this forward from these two complementary angles and will work closely together to integrate both into a single algorithm:


	Developing theory for trajectory-centric stochastic optimization under non-ergodic dynamics;
	Implementing practical RL algorithms that optimize long-term performance of individual agents;
	Developing change detection algorithms to infer when a policy is no longer valid and needs to be adapted;
	Implementing efficient policy-adaptation algorithms with safety guarantees;
	Integrating those advances into state-of-the-art RL algorithms;
	Validating the algorithms in relevant simulation environments and hardware experiments.


Requirements

Eligible candidates should have


	Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or related fields;
	Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English;
	Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.


If you are chosen for this position, you will apply for the study right in doctoral studies at Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering. Thus, please see the student information and admission criteria at https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-electrical-engineering.

Desired background

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in one or more of the following areas:


	Stochastic processes, ideally including a background in ergodicity theory;
	Reinforcement learning, dynamic programming, and Markov decision processes;
	Programming skills (Python).


What we offer


	Fully funded doctoral researcher’s position at Aalto University, which is consistently ranked among the top universities in Europe;
	The position is fixed term and follows the school’s standard 2+2 model. It will be made initially for two years, with a six-month probationary period, and extended by two further years after a successful mid-term review, giving a total duration of four years;
	The position starts in January 2027 or as mutually agreed;
	The starting salary for a doctoral researcher is 3143 €/month;
	Opportunity to work on a high-impact research project;
	You will join a young and dynamic research group with ample opportunities for collaboration and exchange of ideas. The group is well connected internationally, with active research ties to institutions including RWTH Aachen University, KTH Stockholm, and the London Mathematical Laboratory, among others, and there is potential for research visits to these and other partners over the course of the PhD.


Ready to apply?

To apply, please submit your application through our recruitment site (“Apply now!” at the bottom of the page) by October 23, 2026 by 23.59 (EEST). Please include the following application materials in English and pdf-format:


	Motivation letter, please indicate in the letter also which of the two positions you apply for;
	CV including information of at least two referees;
	Copy of your academic transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.


Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via Aalto University open positions.

For more information about the roles, please contact Dominik Baumann (dominik.baumann@aalto.fi). For questions related to the application process, please contact HR Advisor Johanna Haapalainen (hr-elec@aalto.fi).

We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. We aim to have a transparent and equal recruitment process, so feel free to ask us for feedback.

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos:

This is Aalto University!

Aalto University – Towards a better world

and Shaping a Sustainable Future.

Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto and check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi

About Finland

Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world: World Happiness Report

For more information about living in Finland: Aalto Careers for International Staff.

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi
youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity
linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity
instagram.com/aaltouniversity

To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here.

Please see more of our Open Positions here.


Hong Kong

Ref.: 537376
Work type: Full-time
Department: Faculty of Arts (04000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Society of Fellows in the Humanities, Faculty of Arts

The Society of Fellows in the Humanities aims to attract exceptional early-career postdoctoral scholars from around the world to Asia's global university. Located in one of the world's most dynamic cities and on Mainland China's doorstep, the University of Hong Kong offers unique opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research through its commitment to innovation and interdisciplinarity.

The Faculty of Arts is one of HKU’s oldest and largest faculties and is consistently recognized as first in Asia for the Arts and Humanities. Its international outlook is reflected in the incredible diversity of its staff and students and its collaborations with other top universities around the globe.

Fellowship in the Society of Fellows in the Humanities

(Ref.: 537376)

The Society seeks outstanding applicants (appointed at the rank of Research Assistant Professor), with a flexible commencement date between June and August 2027 for a period of three years.

The Society aims to establish a vibrant research community where Fellows interact with each other and other members of the Faculty. Fellows will be expected to teach two courses during the term of their appointment and are required to submit a brief annual summary of their activities and accomplishments. The University of Hong Kong is an English-medium university. A host department within the Faculty of Arts will be selected on the basis of a Fellow’s proposed area of research.

Applicants must have a PhD conferred after January 1, 2025, but not later than June 30, 2027. They will not be currently employed in tenure-track positions.

A highly competitive package including medical benefits, annual leave, and conference and research support will be offered to the successful applicants. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

Applicants should apply online through the University’s careers website (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV, cover letter (not exceeding 300 words), research proposal (not exceeding 1500 words), and writing sample. They should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the referees to the Society at sofhku@hku.hk. Please refer to the Society of Fellows website (https://www.sof.arts.hku.hk) for the requirements for application documents and other details. Application will be reviewed by a panel of scholars from across the spectrum of the arts and the humanities. The application process closes on December 15, 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of February 2027.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expresslyencourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.


The University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for:-

Department of Medicine and Therapeutics & Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences

Research Assistant Professor

(Ref: 260001OA)

The Department of Medicine & Therapeutics and the Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong are seeking outstanding and highly motivated candidates for a Research Assistant Professor (2 years per contract) in our world-class proteomics and omics research facility. We are committed to advancing our understanding of disease mechanisms and translating our discoveries from basic science to potential clinical applications, benefiting patients worldwide.

The successful candidate will be expected to facilitate the establishment of an independent research program focusing on one or more of the following areas:


	Developing novel disease prediction models through data-driven approaches;
	Discovering and validating new clinical biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic response;
	Identifying targeted molecules/metabolites associated with disease pathogenesis;
	Investigating molecular candidates with diagnostic/prognostic value in cancer or metabolic diseases;
	Advancing precision medicine, tailored to individuals' health and disease status;
	Driving multi-omics-based targeted drug discovery and drug response prediction;
	Exploring the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in modern healthcare;
	Collaborating with visiting scholars in spectroscopy to leverage cutting-edge equipment for sophisticated experiments; and
	Other research directions relevant to “omics”.


Applicants should have


	A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field such as molecular biology, proteomics and mass spectrometry, drug discoveries, nanotechnology and new materials, genomics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, or a closely related discipline;
	A strong track record of impactful research, evidenced by high-quality publications;
	Experience in securing external research funding (optional);
	Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and mentor students at both undergraduate and graduate levels (optional); and
	Strong collaborative skills and the ability to engage with a multidisciplinary team.


The appointee will be expected to


	Provide support to the development of the translational omics platform facilities;
	Establish and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program;
	Teach and mentor students in research settings;
	Collaborate with colleagues within the Faculty of Medicine and across CUHK;
	Engage with visiting scholars and industry partners to advance research objectives; and
	Provide consultation services and support outreach for the omics facility.


Application Procedure

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Please submit the following materials to the online application


	Cover page;
	Research statement; and
	A detailed curriculum vitae.


Review of applications will begin immediately, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email or phone.

CUHK is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to diversity and inclusion within our community.


The Chinese University of Hong Kong

$149,909 – $172,441 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

Australia, Perth

UWA Medical School

Rural Clinical School of WA (RCSWA)


	Based in Kalgoorlie in Regional Western Australia
	Become a key part of transforming lives and improving health outcomes in rural communities
	Part-time (0.4FTE or 2 x 0.2FTE considered) appointment on a fixed term basis until December 2026 (with anticipated extension to December 2031)
	Base salary range: Level C, $149,909 – $172,441 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
	Rural and remote allowance applies for those living in the immediate area
	Clinical loading applicable


About the area

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA) was established in 2002 to help deliver better health outcomes for people living in country WA.

Our vision for the future is to build on our successes and foster an exceptional locally trained, research-driven, collegiate, academic and clinical community, providing equitable healthcare to rural and remote WA.

The RCSWA helps rural communities sustain a locally trained and loyal medical workforce by placing penultimate and final year medical students across a network of 15 sites. Students gain valuable hands-on experience and professional mentoring throughout the 12-month program. 

About the opportunity


	Deliver world-class innovative medical education and training to medical students and assist in the support of preceptors and host practitioners
	Commitment to be involved in research and/or evaluation relevant to improving rural health
	In consultation with local medical practitioners and agencies maintain and contribute to the development of local educational programs that meet the requirements of the RCSWA and take advantage of local opportunities and strengths
	Develop and coordinate the development of rural training pathways in local area of appointment and contribute to a statewide RCSWA approach


About you


	Registered, or able to be registered with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner
	Committed to working in medical practice in rural WA
	Available to work in the respective RCSWA site and the ability to network with rural practitioners in the region
	Experience as a preceptor and/or supervisor of medical students and/or junior doctors or registrars
	A commitment to the principles and practice of Indigenous health in rural and regional areas
	Commitment to rural medical education and to improving rural medical workforce


Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Senior Lecturer (Medical Coordinator)] - Level [C].docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Fortune at robyn.fortune@rcswa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 8 November 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.



If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.


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