West Pomeranian University of Technology

School of Biomedical Sciences  Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 5 years at Academic Level E   Based at our St Lucia Campus  Lead with Impact at UQ Are you ready to shape the future of biomedical sciences in Australia and beyond? Join a globally recognised institution and lead a dynamic, high-performing team committed to improving health in a changing and inequitable world. About This Opportunity The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of School, School of Biomedical Sciences. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the School’s strategic direction, fostering academic excellence, and cultivating impactful partnerships across sectors. As Head of School, you will:   Lead a world-class team in delivering high-quality teaching, research, and engagement.   Shape the School’s next strategic phase, ensuring alignment with UQ’s vision and values.   Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a strong commitment to First Nations engagement.   Build and strengthen partnerships with alumni, government, industry, and community stakeholders.   Inspire a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.   For more information about this opportunity, please view the complete Appointment Booklet.  About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.  As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.   The greater benefits of joining the UQ community include:  Being part of a Group of Eight university  Recognition of prior service with other Australian universities  Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave  17.5% annual leave loading  Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid on-site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times  Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process  About You You will hold a PhD in relevant biomedical sciences discipline, along with an internationally recognised track record of research excellence and strong teaching portfolio. This includes a substantial publication record in high-quality journals, a proven ability to secure competitive research funding, and effective PhD supervision. You are a values-driven leader with the strategic capability, emotional intelligence, and the ability to unite and inspire diverse teams. You foster a collaborative, inclusive culture and lead with cultural awareness, demonstrating a strong understanding of the historical, social, and political contexts impacting First Nations peoples. With strong external engagement skills, you’ve built productive relationships across industry, government, and professional bodies and understand how to position the School for long-term success and impact. Enquiries If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact, Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition via talent@uq.edu.au. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:   Resume    Cover letter addressing the “About you” section listed in the appointment booklet   Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check and education check. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Sunday, 19 April at 11.00pm AEST (R-62214).

Aalto University is an interdisciplinary community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. Aalto’s core strategy follows three cross-cutting themes: sustainable solutions, entrepreneurial mindset and radical creativity. Aalto University has six schools with nearly 13 000 students and more than 400 professors. Our campuses are located in Espoo and Helsinki, Finland. The Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture (ARTS) is a Nordic leader in higher education for design, fashion, games, media, architecture, film, art education and fine art. We produce world-class research e.g. in design, fashion, digital media and visual culture, art education, urban planning and architecture. Our graduates innovate in and beyond their fields, drawing on over a century of tradition of our institution, a humane and forward-looking approach, and the latest technologies. The Department of Design is a community of creative and responsible researchers and design experts. We educate front-line design professionals and visionaries for established, changing and emerging fields of design. (Department of Design | Aalto University) University Lecturer/Senior University Lecturer, Sustainable materials The call is open for a University Lecturer or Senior University Lecturer on the lecture track. The position will begin in the autumn 2026 or early 2027. The position is full-time and permanent. Job description The Sustainable Materials lectureship plays a vital role in advancing knowledge and practice in sustainable materials within the Department of Design. The lecturer is expected to possess a strong understanding of materials, and use of materials in design context or from CMF field (colour-material-finish), while also bringing fresh perspectives to sustainable material innovations. The field is dynamic and expansive, covering a wide range of materials used across diverse design sectors and design applications. These may include bio-based, eco-friendly, renewable, or recycled materials applied in areas such as textile and/or product design. The role also requires proficiency in material sustainability assessment methods and close monitoring of European Commission policy developments related to materials and their use in the design, production, and recycling of products. Engagement with diverse design audiences and interesting partners—especially in manufacturing and design-driven commercial contexts—is a key part of the role. The post-holder has a doctoral degree in Design, Materials Design, Materials Research or a related field, demonstrating deep and rigorous understanding of materials development. They will teach across the Department’s undergraduate and graduate programmes and majors. Your role and goals You will support students in establishing their independent and critical thinking about the use of materials in the design process. This will include teaching, advising students through tutorial contact and undertaking curriculum development. In addition, an important part of lecturer’s duties is participation in research and research programmes. You will engage students in understanding the complex relationships between industrial organising, regulatory frameworks, sustainability issues relating to materials and design. You are able to teach assessment methods in connection to materials, material use in production, use phase and end of life stages. A successful applicant is expected to take on the following responsibilities, depending on the level of appointment: Designing and offering student-oriented, high-quality teaching and supervising at undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities would comprise 50% to 70% of the overall workload. Participating in research, including the funding applications, research seminars, workshops and conferences. Participating in administrative tasks and educational development at the level of Department and School. Interacting in various ways with society in alignment with Aalto University’s outreach and impact ambitions. Your experience and ambitions We are looking for a candidate with: A doctoral degree in Design, Material Design or in Materials Research or related field Proficiency in methods for assessing material sustainability, such as life cycle assessment (LCA) Strong knowledge of different materials and their use in design and industrial contexts (e.g. in textile and/or product design) Expertise in sustainability across the full lifecycle, from raw material extraction and manufacturing to use and end-of-life management Proven ability to teach in university education Demonstrated capability on collaboration with designers, interest holders, and/or industry actors Proven expertise and documented track record in research and teaching related to materials and sustainability Capacity to undertake and publish research Familiarity with policy developments related to materials Ability to communicate and engage with students in lively and accessible ways Finnish language is a merit What we offer We offer the opportunity of working in a dynamic world-class community of creative professionals and researchers, with a remit to continuously explore the frontiers of design research and practice. The salary is determined according to the applicant's experience and qualifications. Activities are mainly located in the Otaniemi campus of Aalto University in Espoo, part of the capital region of Finland. Aalto University provides its employees with occupational health care services and excellent learning and development opportunities. Finland is a healthy and safe living environment, offering many excellent state-subsidized services including affordable day care and free schools and universities, which are consistently ranked among the best in the world. Aalto University follows EU rules and regulations on HR policies. Based on the regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems, full-time employment at Aalto University is inconsistent with residence abroad. Employment duties need to be performed in Finland. The specific responsibilities and salary are determined based on the applicant’s qualifications and level of position. Ready to apply? The following materials should be submitted in English and in PDF format through our recruitment system Workday by midnight Finnish time (GMT +2) May 4th, 2026. Motivation letter (one page) Curriculum Vitae; Please use the template recommended by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (TENK), Template for researcher's curriculum vitae | Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK List of Publications Vision of the field of max 3 pages describing your orientation and future outlook Teaching portfolio according to Aalto guidelines, Teaching-competence-assessment_Guidelines-for-a-candidate_2024_Aalto-University.pdf A practice/research portfolio (presenting max 3 works/projects) In case you already work at Aalto University, please apply for the position by using your existing Workday user account! Please see how to do it here. If you want to know more about the position, please contact Professor Kirsi Niinimäki, kirsi.niinimaki@aalto.fi In recruitment related questions, please contact HR Partner Katju Helminen, katju.helminen@aalto.fi Lecturer career system | Aalto University 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.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. We’re looking for an experienced academic leader with strong discipline knowledge in civil and/or mechanical engineering, and the credibility to provide clear subject-level direction. You’ll bring a relevant degree and either a PhD or equivalent professional/academic experience, alongside a track record of high-quality teaching and a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience. You will be confident shaping and delivering a forward-looking portfolio, working with Programme Leaders to enhance curriculum, assessment and quality assurance, and ensuring programmes remain professionally aligned. With excellent communication skills and proven line-management experience, you’ll support colleagues through effective workload planning, development and appraisal, creating a positive, high-performing team culture. Most importantly, you’ll share our ambition to strengthen the school’s reputation and impact, helping to build a vibrant culture of research and scholarship, growing enterprise activity and external income, and developing strong relationships with industry and professional bodies. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future direction of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at LJMU, and make a visible difference to student outcomes, staff development and external engagement. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.