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Set up in 1874, Worcester State University is a public liberal arts and sciences university situated in Worcester, Massachusetts, US. Initially established as a teacher-training school, WSU now offers undergraduate majors and minors and master’s degrees for all students. 

Undergraduate majors include business administration, criminal justice, health education and urban studies among others. 

The 58-acre university campus is located in Worcester’s residential northwest area. Worcester is the second largest city in New England with 35,000 college students from nine colleges and universities. The city is about an hours drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island.

WSU student-athletes can participate in Division III championships in many sports including baseball, ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse and tennis. In addition, students can also play intramural sports such as flag football, dodgeball and floor hockey among others.  

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New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi


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Part Time Instructor in Computer Science

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Columbus State University

United States, Columbus

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Columbus State University

United States, Columbus


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Competitive

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Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemistry

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534276 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Chemistry (25200) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointments as Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) in the Department of Chemistry (Ref.: 534276), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with a strong background and experience in Synthetic Metal-Organic Chemistry, Photophysics, Luminescence and Light-Emitting Materials. Expertise in chemical synthesis, photophysical characterization and measurements, and functional materials characterization are preferred.  Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently, a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation are essential.  The appointee will work on the research area of “Luminescent and Optoelectronic Materials” under the supervision of Professor V.W.W. Yam.  Enquiries about the post should be sent to Professor V.W.W. Yam (email: wwyam@hku.hk). A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until February 11, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton

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University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton


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£12.78 per hour

Posted

26 Jan 2026

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