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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 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus 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 Engineering drives science and innovation in industrial and built environment technologies. We are committed to educating a new generation of experts who combine technical excellence with a deep understanding of sustainable development in shaping societies. Our research focuses on sustainable built environment, mechanics and materials, multidisciplinary energy technology, and design and implementation of technical systems. The strength of our school lies in close collaboration with stakeholders across research and education. About 45 doctoral candidates and 350 master’s students graduate from the school every year. The school is home to 700 staff members, including 70 professors. To learn more, please visit eng.aalto.fi.

We are looking for a

Doctoral researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering

Focus of the doctoral research

Applications are invited for a research project to tackle the challenges in structural fire engineering of cold-formed steel roof decking system with perforations. This project is one of work packages in a large EU research project.

The objective of the thesis is to understand the structural behaivour of perforated steel roof deck systems exposed to different fire scenarios. The research methods include furnace fire tests, numerical simulations and analyses on the full-scale perforated steel deck system. The expected results include modelling methods and design principles of perforated steel roof system.

The successful candidate will work in the project with university researchers and academics as well as industrial partners from different EU countries. The primary workplace is in Otaniemi campus of Aalto University, and the role requires regular on-site presence.

Candidate profile

We are seeking an open-minded, self-motivated researcher with rigorous approach to complex and interdisciplinary problem. Applicant is expected to have excellent academic merits and hold a master’s degree in structural engineering or mechanical engineering.

We are expecting you have the following knowledge, skills, and experiences.


	Master-level knowledge of analysis and design methods on fire resistance of cold-formed steel structures are essential. Knowledge of fire simulations as a plus.
	Skills of performing non-linear numerical analyses using general-purpose finite element analysis software particularly Abaqus are essential.
	Skills of delivering CAD drawings are essential. Experience on preparing and performing experimental tests as a plus.
	Excellent skills in academic writing and fluent verbal communication skills in English are essential. Finnish proficiency is considered as an advantage.
	The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a research team is essential.


Admission, studies, and activities for doctoral degree

Applicants must fulfil the eligibility and admission criteria for Aalto’s Doctoral Programme in Engineering as specified Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering | Aalto University. Do note that the applicants are not expected to apply to the Aalto Doctoral Programme at this point – only the successful candidate will do this at the next application window.

The doctoral degree will be awarded upon successful completion of advanced doctoral coursework (30 ECTS), preparation of an article-based doctoral dissertation, and a successful public defence of the thesis. During the doctoral studies, it is required for the candidate to publish articles in peer-reviewed leading academic journals and high-level international scientific conferences, engage in duties related to teaching or advising of master’s theses, actively participate in the research group activities, and assist in the preparation of new research proposals.

We offer

The duration of the funded project is 3.5 years. The preferred starting date is September 2026. The initial contract period is 2 years, evaluated by a compulsory midterm review during the second year. The salary range, terms, and conditions are based on a collective bargaining agreement among Finnish universities.

You will join a dynamic and supportive research group that values collaboration, curiosity, innovation, and academic excellence. The position provides outstanding opportunities for professional development and interdisciplinary learning at the interface of structural engineering and fire safety engineering.

Within Aalto’s broader community of students, researchers and other professionals, you will receive support to build your career and to reach your professional goals. Our vast array of professional development opportunities means you will grow and learn, having the chance to participate actively in staff trainings and development projects based on your interests and needs.

Join us!

To apply, please share your application with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!”) at the latest by August 17th, 2026. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application with the following attachments:


	Motivation letter with the applicant’s contact information and an indication of preferred starting date (max 1 page)
	CV including details of all academic outputs and publications (if available)
	Summary of the applicant’s master thesis (max. 1 page)
	Master’s degree certificate and transcript of records, including an explanation of grading scale
	Contact information for two referees (with email addresses) who may be contacted to obtain a recommendation (max. 2 pages)


New employees at Aalto University are required to begin their work in Finland. Due to our tight project schedule, work must start no later than September 2026. Therefore, it is essential that you possess legal authorization to work in Finland, such as EU/EEA citizenship or a valid work permit.

Students finalizing their master’s studies in the autumn term 2026 are welcome to apply, but the expected graduation date must be clearly stated in the application. Candidates must have completed the master’s degree before the PhD contract begins.

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.

We encourage early applications. Please note that the position may remain unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.

For more information about the role or application process, please contact:

Professor Simo Hostikka (Simo.Hostikka@aalto.fi) or

Senior University Lecturer, Dr. Wei Lu (Wei.2.Lu@aalto.fi)

On question related to the recruitment system, please contact hr-eng@aalto.fi.

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues?

Please 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

Check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi

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

Australia, Melbourne

About the position

La Trobe University is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic leader as Professor of Allied Health Research in a joint role with Austin Health.

This five-year, fixed-term appointment represents a strategic partnership between La Trobe University and Austin Health to advance world-leading translational allied health research. The position will play a critical leadership role in strengthening research capability, fostering innovation, and delivering impact for patients, clinicians, and communities.

The successful candidate will be employed by La Trobe University and primarily based at Austin Health, working across both organisations to build research capacity and drive collaboration.

Key responsibilities

The Professor will provide strategic leadership and deliver high-impact research aligned to the priorities of both organisations. Specifically, the role will:

Conduct and lead internationally recognised research, in an area that is clinically relevant to Austin Health, including securing competitive grant funding and producing high-quality publications

Build research capacity and capability among allied health clinicians, including mentoring, training and HDR supervision

Strengthen collaborative research partnerships between Austin Health and La Trobe University

Drive the translation of research into practice, delivering measurable improvements in patient care and service delivery

Contribute to the governance and leadership of allied health research across both organisations

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

A PhD and a distinguished, internationally recognised research track record in an allied health discipline

An outstanding record of research publications and competitive grant success

Proven leadership in building research teams and mentoring researchers

A strong record of HDR supervision to completion

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders including industry, health services and academic partners

An established national and international reputation in your field

About the partnership

This role is jointly funded by La Trobe University and Austin Health and supports a shared commitment to:

Advancing translational allied health research

Embedding research in clinical practice

Delivering improved outcomes for patients and health systems

Details of the appointment

Level: Academic Level E (Research Only)

Employment type: Full-time (minimum 0.8 FTE), fixed term

Duration: 5 years (1 July 2026 30 June 2031) or from date of commencement

Location: Primarily based at Austin Health, with engagement at La Trobe University, Bundoora

Employer: La Trobe University

Why La Trobe and Austin Health?

This is a unique opportunity to join a strategic university health service partnership and shape the future of allied health research. You will work within a collaborative, high-performing environment that values innovation, interdisciplinary research, and real-world impact.

Position Description below:
 PD - LTU Austin Level-E-Research-Only (2).docx

How to apply

Please submit:

A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria

A current curriculum vitae

A statement outlining your vision for advancing allied health research in a university health partnership context

Closing Date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 16 August

Position Enquiries: Associate Dean Jodie McClelland E.J.McClelland@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Senior Talent Partner m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

An up-to-date resume; and

cover letter

Please scroll down to apply.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

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Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

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National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability.

Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy.

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Why La Trobe

Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.

Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses the perfect hub for industry, students and academics.

Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future.


La Trobe University

Ireland, Maynooth

Department: Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Vacancy ID: 042843
Closing Date: 30-Sep-2026

Maynooth University seeks an outstanding academic to join our staff as Professor in the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SMLLC). The person appointed will have an excellent record in research, scholarship and publication, in teaching and educational innovation, and in academic leadership in one of the five subject areas represented in the SMLLC (Chinese Studies; French and Francophone Studies; German Studies; Spanish and Latin American Studies; and Applied Linguistics and TESOL). They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching and research programmes of the university, as well as to the management and coordination of the SMLLC.

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary university goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. Professors will be expected to provide significant intellectual leadership, through a demonstrated commitment to both education and research, and also to contribute to the effective leadership and management of the School, the Faculty and the University.

Professor B (2026) Salary Scale: €106,610 – €142,500 p.a. (6 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Wednesday, 30th September 2026.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University


Maynooth University

United Kingdom, Guildford

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

The post will be based in the Department of Sociology, a lively and collegiate department with a strong emphasis on both teaching and research. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong research background (i.e. publishing, applying for/achieving funding), as well as document evidence of teaching in areas of criminology, including specialisms within digital crime. The post will also involve supervising dissertations, supervising placement students, and contributing to the pastoral care of students. In addition, you will be expected to assume an administrative role within the department. Further details of the role can be found in the accompanying application details. 

About you

We are looking for candidates with a relevant doctoral degree awarded, with a strong research and teaching background. Evidence of publishing high-quality publications and delivering teaching (ideally with relevance to criminology, specifically digital crime) are key criteria for candidates to demonstrate. 

You must be able and willing to teach modules across the Department (in both Criminology and Sociology) and undertake key student support and relevant pastoral duties as well as other administrative duties.

Please note that these roles will be offered at either Lecturer A or Lecturer B depending on your experience (see job profile below for further details). The salary range for a Lecturer A (Research and Teaching) starts at £42,254 and Lecturer B starts at £47,389.

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the post via the job portal.

For informal inquiries please contact the Head of Sociology, Professor Daniel McCarthy (d.mccarthy@surrey.ac.uk) 

Interviews will be held 14th September.

Further details

Job Description


University of Surrey

Hong Kong

The University

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic university located in the heart of Hong Kong.  As a publicly funded institution, our goals are to pursue high levels of excellence, promote innovation and nurture creativity with the aim to improve people’s lives.  In a city where East meets West, our vision is to become globally recognised for professional education, one that emphasises the mutual enrichment of different cultures and intellectual traditions, and for research that makes a real difference.

Since its establishment as a university 30 years ago, City University of Hong Kong has developed to become one of the world’s top universities, currently ranked #47 in the Best Global Universities (U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027), #52 in the World University Rankings (QS 2027), #73 in the World University Rankings (THE 2026) and #1 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2024, 2025 & 2026).

Rooted in Hong Kong and publicly funded, CityUHK provides a dynamic platform for global talents through 11 Colleges and Schools: Biomedicine, Business, Computing, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, Creative Media, Energy and Environment, Law, and Graduate Studies, together with 29 academic units, supported by advanced research institutes spanning Artificial Intelligence, biomedicine, computing, and material sciences, among others. We are committed to promoting sustainability and are actively pioneering a green future. Our mission is to nurture students into future leaders equipped to tackle critical challenges and drive social progress.

Applications and nominations are invited for the post of President.

The Position

Title: President

Key Areas of Responsibility:


	The President will provide visionary leadership for the University, in alignment with the mission and Strategic Plan of the University.  The President will further advance the University’s academic excellence in research and professional education and develop its international standing.
	The President will take the lead and direct the University’s development in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, China and internationally, including supporting the continued development of City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan).
	The President will work collaboratively with the Council, Senate, senior management, staff, students and external stakeholders in advancing the strategic priorities of the University.
	The President will foster a culture of transparency, accountability, integrity and excellence across the University, and ensure that the University’s operations and decision-making processes are conducted in accordance with established governance, financial and procurement policies and procedures.


The Person

The appointee must have a doctoral degree and a distinguished record of accomplishment in higher education. S/he must have a proven record of leadership as well as significant leadership, academic and administrative experience at a senior executive level in a leading university or comparable institution, with a proven track record of leading complex organisations through growth, transformation and change, together with demonstrated experience in working effectively within established governance frameworks and maintaining constructive relationships with governing bodies, academic leadership and diverse stakeholder groups, and an appreciation of the values and objectives of a public university dedicated to quality teaching and scholarship, and an understanding of Hong Kong’s education scene.

The successful candidate should have personal qualifications and characteristics including the highest degree of personal integrity, professional conduct and accountability, outstanding communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to build trust, foster collaboration and achieve consensus among diverse stakeholders, a demonstrated commitment to transparency, fairness, inclusiveness and merit-based decision-making, strong strategic judgement and the ability to balance academic aspirations with sound institutional governance, the ability to operate effectively within a complex and evolving international higher education environment, and a high level of energy, resilience and adaptability required to lead a dynamic institution through opportunities and challenges.

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be offered an initial fixed term contract for five years. The remuneration package will be highly competitive and commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the appointee.

Information and Application

Further information about the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk.

Application materials must include a current curriculum vitae, a statement of qualifications and a vision statement for the role of the President.

The University is being represented in this search by Perrett Laver Limited. Applications and nominations will be treated in the strictest confidence and should be sent to the Secretary of the Search Committee for the President by email at “cityu-president@perrettlaver.com” or by post to the following address. Review of applications and nominations will commence in mid-August 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Unit 1901, Wilson House

19-27 Wyndham Street

Central, Hong Kong

Attn: Application for CityUHK – President

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

Best Global Universities Rankings #47 (U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027); World University Rankings #52 (QS 2027); World University Rankings #73 (THE 2026); #1 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2024, 2025 & 2026); Young University Rankings #4 (THE 2024); Asia University Rankings #14 (THE 2026) and #7 (QS 2026)


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