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Hong Kong

Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering (14500)
Categories: Professoriate Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor of Aeronautics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Ref.: 528839), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers degree programmes at all levels and has a highly vibrant research environment covering a wide range of disciplines. We currently employ about 35 full-time faculty members and have well-equipped teaching and research facilities and support. We have resolved to strengthen our capacity in aeronautics in view of the bright prospect for general aviation as an advanced/futuristic means of urban and regional transport for people and goods. The main thrust of our efforts is towards the hardcore technology enabling such advanced transport. Existing research activities related to the advertised post include robotics and UAV flight control, turbomachinery aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, and new materials for products including high-temperature applications. Candidates with strong credentials in any of the following areas are welcome: thermofluids, structural mechanics, material sciences and/or manufacturing technology, acoustics and control. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.mech.hku.hk.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or a related engineering field with an excellent research record. The successful candidate is expected to conduct cutting-edge research leading to technology breakthroughs in aeronautical engineering. The appointee will also be responsible for delivering quality teaching in relevant subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in addition to the engagement in knowledge transfer activities and provision of administrative service to the University/Faculty/Department.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V., a research statement and a teaching statement.   Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 15, 2025 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency


The University of Hong Kong

The starting salary for a doctoral researcher is 3000 EUR/month

Finland

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 13 000 students, 400 professors, and more than 4 500 other 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 Chemical Engineering is one of the six schools of Aalto University. It combines natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.

The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems is looking for a

Doctoral Researcher in Wood Science and Chemistry

We seek a highly qualified, talented, and motivated individual, with an enthusiastic attitude towards high-quality research, to work on next generation structural materials made of super-engineered wood (within a SUPERWOOD consortium). This two-party consortium (Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems and Department of Civil Engineering) comprises of two supplementing projects. The research activities of the candidate will focus on the modifying wood microstructures to yield strong and functional wood based structural materials. The present position is fully funded by a Research Council of Finland project (https://research.fi/en/results/funding/81529) led by Dr. Bruno Mattos.

Scientific Environment

The Circular Biobased Materials group (www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-bioproducts-and-biosystems/circular-biobased-materials) is dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions for materials development, production, and utilization. Our primary focus lies in harnessing the potential of non-utilized biobased resources to create materials that adhere to the principles of circular and bioeconomy. We seek strategies to better convert biobased precursors into materials, while considering the best scenario for their end-of-life.

Requirements

By the time of recruitment, at latest in November 2024, the selected candidate should have a master’s degree in a related field, e.g., wood science, chemistry, or applied physics.

The candidate should have excellent grades from the bachelor and master level courses in related areas.

Proficiency in written and spoken English are required as well. Experience in co-authoring scientific articles in high-quality journals is not a necessary requirement but an advantage.

What we offer

Aalto University offers excellent learning and development opportunities, provides an inspiring and supportive working environment, and a diverse professional community to work with. By joining our group, you would get the possibility to develop multidisciplinary research skills and be engaged in collaboration with other research groups in Aalto and abroad. Traveling with research visits to leading research groups outside Finland will provide knowledge and experience exchange and help to establish long-term international relationships.

Besides conducting high-quality scientific research, you will also get a unique opportunity to develop your supervising and teaching skills, e.g., by instructing graduate and undergraduate students as well as acting as a teaching assistant for some of the department courses.

Doctoral studies at Aalto University take approximately four years. The selected candidate will be granted a one-year contract with the possibility of extension. The starting salary for a doctoral researcher is 3000 EUR/month and will increase with responsibilities and performance over time.

If you are chosen for this position, you will apply for the study right in doctoral studies at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering. Thus, please check the student information and admission criteria at https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-chemical-engineering. In particular, please pay attention to the mandatory skill level in English.

Ready to apply?

If you want to join our community, please submit the following application materials through the ’Apply now’ link:


	Motivation letter – including contact information (max. 1 page)
	Curriculum Vitae – including publications if any and contact information for at least one reference (max. 2 pages)
	Master’s degree certificate – including a translation to English (if the original is not in English, Finnish or Swedish)
	Transcripts of records – including both bachelor and master level studies
	Description of MSc thesis project (max. 1 page)


These documents (written in English) must be combined, in the given order, into a single pdf file (named ‘lastname_firstname_application.pdf’) and attached to the online application.

Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). Aalto University’s students and visitors should apply as external candidates with personal (not Aalto) email.

The submission deadline is October 11, 2024, at 23:59 Finnish time. Position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, reopen the application process, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

For more information

For additional information, please contact Dr. Bruno Mattos via email (bruno.mattos@aalto.fi) with the subject “PhD position in Wood Science and Chemistry”.

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues?

You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world,  Aalto People , and Shaping a Sustainable Future.

Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto  

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 just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/. For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/living-in-finland  

More about Aalto University:

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youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity
linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity
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twitter.com/aaltouniversity


Aalto University

China, Wenzhou Longwan International Apt

Wenzhou Business College is a top ranked private university approved by the Ministry of Education in China. With over 20,000 students and 1,000 faculty members, the College invites applications for 10-year full-time tenure track positions at all ranks in Management to begin in Spring 2025. The successful candidate will be able to teach Management, IB and strategy related courses, as well as participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including scholarly research and service to the University. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in a related discipline relevant to Management - such as IB, marketing, finance, business strategy - from an AACSB or EQUIS accredited program, or anticipate completion by December 2024. Applicants with terminal related Social Science degrees from Ivy League or better schools are also strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to promoting gender equality and actively encourage applications from women.

Ideally candidates should have a track record in refereed publications and the strong potential to advance research further. The academic rank and the competitive compensation and benefits package – including free housing, health insurance, schooling, 10% retirement contribution, home leave allowance and more – will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. High research candidates with established publication record may be considered for a special research track, generous research funding, up to RMB 900,000 (about USD $140K) in tax-FREE salary (pending nationality), and additional allowance besides standard benefit package, e.g. extra RMB one million in housing subsidy. To receive full consideration, candidates need to submit a cover letter, CV, and research statement by email to: c.j@wzbc.edu.cn

A city of 9 million people with rich culture and culinary offerings, Wenzhou is only one hour by plane and just over three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai and Hong Kong. Wenzhou Business College sits in the bustling heart of the University City, the academic epicenter of the entire region. 


Wenzhou Business College

Australia

Full time, 4 year Fixed term position commencing January 2025Salary Academic Level B ($109,770 - $130,355) / Level C ($134,469 - $155,057) + 17% SuperannuationBased at the Melbourne CBD campusAbout the RoleThe Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Media is expected to contribute to teaching and research in the discipline of Media Production across a range of platforms in the School of Media and Communication. You will teach into the undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs and will also be responsible for maintaining and advancing scholarship, research and industry relationships in the field.You will be expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics in the two Media programs, undertaking associated duties such as academic advising and student selection. You will be responsible for coordinating courses, potentially supervising postgraduate candidates, and will contribute to the development of the program.To be successful for level B appointment, you will have:Demonstrated experience of creative media production across a range of contexts and platforms, and experience of teaching these practices within higher education.Demonstrated ability to prepare, coordinate, and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials in the field of media production.Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students, especially in relation to inclusive teaching practice and effective learning.Please view position description for further selection criteria In addition to the above criteria, to be successful for level C appointment, you will also have:Proven track record in and recognition for high quality research outputs in the field of media production, evidenced by publications and/or creative works (non-traditional research outputs / creative works), development of research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.Experience in supervising higher degree by research candidates.Demonstrated understanding of the financial, governance and quality management systems within a university.Please view position description for further selection criteria QualificationsMandatory: PhD in relevant field Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.About the SchoolThe School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community that allows research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions.In the most recent QS Rankings by Subject, RMIT was ranked 37th in the world for Communication and Media Studies.The School is home to a vibrant community of practitioners, theorists and thinkers in communication, creative writing and publishing, screen, culture, digital ethnography, new media, journalism, public relations, advertising and music industry. The School has a strong international focus set to drive careers to succeed in the global context with programs and courses offered in Melbourne, Vietnam and Singapore.The School embraces agility and flexibility to drive a field that is always evolving with emerging specialisations and new roles in an increasingly changing world. Extending the reach for excellence, teaching spaces have been adapted to meet world-class standards.For more information, visit www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/media-and-communicationTo ApplyPlease submit your CV, covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.Candidates are asked to specify level of the appointment they are applying for in the cover letter.For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Dr. Patrick Kelly via email patrick.kelly@rmit.edu.au.Position Description - Lecturer, MediaPosition Description - Senior Lecturer, MediaPlease note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.Applications close on Sunday 20th October 2024 at 11.59pm. About RMIT UniversityRMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.https://www.rmit.edu.au/abouthttps://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-universityWhy work at RMIT UniversityOur people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankingsBring Your Whole Self to WorkWe are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careersRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

RMIT University

$98,476 to $107,591 pa (plus 17% superannuation)

Showcase your data and technical expertise in this exciting opportunityCollaborate with talented individuals in a dynamic team environmentEnjoy 35 hour work week with a range of flexible work optionsThe role Continuing, Full TimeLevel 7 - $98,476 to $107,591 pa (plus 17% superannuation)Bathurst (other campus locations and remote working conditions may be considered)In this role, you will play a crucial role in the development, design and maintenance of data structures underpinning Charles Sturt Universitys enterprise data warehouse and analytics solutions. This is an exciting opportunity where you will leverage your technical skills and know-how whilst collaborating with analysts, stakeholders and the wider CSU community to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the analytics solutions to support strategic decision making and analysis across the institution.  If youre eager to make a meaningful impact through innovation and best practices, this is the perfect opportunity for you!  About youA degree in an information technology (IT) or related field, or equivalent relevant experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProven ability to plan and prioritise strategies for optimal outcomesExtensive experience delivering high quality enterprise data and analytics solutionsAdvanced database skills with proficiency in SQL, ETL processes and a keen desire to learn more. Experience with Azure data solutions is a bonus.Benefits Work life balance (including a hybrid work model)Professional development opportunitiesGenerous leave optionsEnjoy salary packaging and sacrifice optionsDiscounted goods and services through our corporate partnersVisit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits.  About us   The Office of Planning and Analytics (OPA) provides analysis and insights to support university planning, strategic decision making and strategy development, including market research and insights, funding policy analysis, load planning and forecasting and business performance reporting. The team is also responsible for meeting Commonwealth reporting obligations.  We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.  The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.  Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.  Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  To apply   Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a Cover Letter demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your Resume/CV.   If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.  This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.  Further information  Additional information is available in the  position description or by contacting:  Simon Eriksson | Manager, Enterprise Data Warehouse | seriksson@csu.edu.au | 02 6338 4336   Closing Date: 11 pm, 3 October 2024

Xiamen University

Rankings

World University Rankings 2025301-350^th

Arts and Humanities 2025401-500^th

Business and Economics 2025151-175^th

Clinical and Health 2025301-400^th

Computer Science 2025201-250^th

Education 2025301-400^th

Engineering 2025201-250^th

Law 2025201-250^th

Life Sciences 2025201-250^th

Physical Sciences 2025151-175^th

Social Sciences 2025401-500^th

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Subjects Taught at Xiamen University

Life Sciences251–300^th

Law201–250^th

Education301–400^th

Arts and Humanities501–600^th

Business and Economics201–250^th

Clinical and Health251–300^th

Computer Science301–400^th

Engineering201–250^th

Social Sciences401–500^th

Physical Sciences126–150^th

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