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University Mohammed VI Polytechnic ENERGY4WATER – College of Chemistry & Engineering Sciences About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P): Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing. More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model. In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges. All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams. The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems. About Energy 4 Water (E4W): Energy4Water (E4W) is dedicated to advancing energy-driven atmospheric water harvesting and optimizing condensation- and sorption-based technologies. The initiative focuses on integrating solar thermal and alternative energy systems with advanced materials and system optimization strategies to address water scarcity challenges. E4W operates at the interface of renewable energy systems, water harvesting technologies, condensation processes, sorption technologies, and material–system interactions. Its mission is to translate scientific research into practical, scalable solutions that enhance water access, environmental resilience, and green innovation. Job Title: E4W - Faculty position in Renewable Energy Systems, Water Harvesting Technologies, and Condensation and Sorption Processes. Number of positions: 2 Job Description Energy4Water (E4W) at UM6P invites applications for a full-time permanent faculty position (Assistant/Associate Professor) in Renewable Energy Systems, Water Harvesting Technologies, and Condensation and Sorption Processes. The successful candidate is expected to develop and lead a high-impact research program integrating renewable energy systems, advanced water technologies, functional materials, and intelligent sensing and control systems. The faculty member will contribute to experimental and modeling activities involving sorption and condensation technologies, solar thermal integration, advanced adsorbent materials (including Metal–Organic Frameworks (MoFs)), and performance optimization of water harvesting technologies across different climatic contexts. Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Undertake original research of international excellence in renewable energy-powered water harvesting systems. Design and model advanced systems based on condensation, sorption, or hybrid thermal processes using solar and alternative energy sources. Conduct laboratory investigations and field trials to assess the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of water harvesting technologies across various environmental conditions. Analyze material–system interactions, particularly the performance of advanced adsorbents (including Metal–Organic Frameworks (MoFs)), thermal interfaces, and engineered condensation surfaces under varied operating scenarios. Develop and refine performance simulation models and predictive tools to support system optimization and deployment strategies. Prepare high-quality scientific publications and disseminate research outcomes through leading journals and international conferences. Develop research objectives and technical proposals aligned with the priorities of the E4W initiative. Engage actively with academic, industrial, and institutional partners to translate research into real-world applications. Mentor and supervise MSc, PhD students and postdocs and contribute to the teaching activities related to renewable energy systems and water technologies. Contribute to the academic and scientific life of UM6P. Candidate Criteria PhD in chemical engineering, materials science, physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Significant publication record in peer-reviewed international journals. Demonstrated expertise in sorption processes, condensation systems, renewable energy integration, and/or advanced adsorbent materials such as MoFs. Proven ability to conduct independent research and contribute to multidisciplinary teams. Experience in teaching and supervision or co-supervision of graduate students. Excellent communication skills in English; French is an asset. Application and Selection Applicants should submit: Detailed CV, Cover letter along with a synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects and activities, publications, key achievements, Research and teaching plans, entrepreneurial ideas and concepts if any, and services to UM6P community: max 3-4 pages, 3 to 5 reference letters.  

The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking a highly qualified full-time lecturer in Mechatronics Design. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in this field or a closely related field and have a strong background in research. Relevant international experience is of advantage. The successful candidate will become part of an international network of universities and research institutes. Teaching Responsibilities In the role of a lecturer, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Mechatronics (MEC) program. The expected workload for the in-class lecture conduction is 08 academic hours per week, totaling 240 academic hours per year (1 academic hour equals to 45 minutes). Teaching should reflect current research methods and results, and comprises lectures on the following modules: Module 1: Programming Methods 1 (60 AHs) Module 2: Programming Methods 2 (60 AHs) Module 3: Methodical Design (60 AHs) Module 4: Mechatronics Design (60 AHs) Module 5: Bachelor Project (60 AHs) Module 6: Student Project (60 AHs) The named courses are subject to change upon realistic needs of the programs and joint agreement between the lecturer, relevant Academic Coordinators, and Dean/Vice Dean in charge of teaching. Courses may require conducting relevant laboratory activities and/or advising student projects. The holder of this job is also responsible for supervising bachelor's and master's theses and mentoring PhD students. Research Responsibilities As a faculty member of a research-oriented university, the successful candidate is expected to significantly contribute to the scientific profile of VGU through innovation. This includes and is not limited to comprehensive activities in basic research as well as applied research in the fields of Mechatronics Engineering /or Mechanical Engineering. The ability to apply and generate externally funded research projects is highly desirable. Administrative responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the MEC program by participating in administrative, marketing and other public activities of the program in consultation with the Academic Coordinator of the study program and the German partner university, namely Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg). She or he is also expected to contribute actively to the academic self-administration of the Faculty of Engineering and university by being willing to stand for election to the Faculty Council, Academic Senate and/or other bodies. Qualification Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, preferably from a well-known international university. A current title of Professor will be a plus, as experience and understanding of the German higher education system and methodology. Other requirements include: An outstanding academic record with a focus on Mechatronic Design, especially in robotic, automobile and aeronautical systems or other areas closely related to it; Knowledge in procedural programming (C, C++, Python, TensorFlow, etc.); Knowledge in artificial intelligence and its applications for mechatronic systems; Strong track record of successful research activities and publications in international and peer-reviewed journals in the related area; Proven teaching experience with strong self-motivation combined with a passion for teaching and research; Experience in industry is of advantage; Proven excellent English proficiency: Candidates who are from non-native English-speaking countries should include one of the following valid English proficiency certificates; IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 548(PBT), TOEFL 84 (iBT), TOEFL 212 (CBT), CEFR level B2 or Aptis level C1 at the time of application submission. Alternatively, candidates who do not hold a valid English proficiency certificate at the submission time need to be internally assessed at VGU to meet the criterion stated above.[1] Employment benefits The successful candidate will become part of a professional and interdisciplinary group of faculty and have access to state-of-the-art laboratories. VGU supports its lecturers with attractive start-up endowments for quality research projects. VGU also supports participation in national and international conferences and the publishing of research papers. VGU lecturers enjoy a rich cultural experience and a dynamic teaching environment through interactions with inquisitive and quality students. Further information, e.g. regarding the appointment procedure, the competitive salary and research activities can be downloaded here. Application                                                                                                To apply please send your application (with the following documents in one PDF max. size: 10 MB) to academicpositions@vgu.edu.vn with subject line "Mechatronics Design_[Your Name]" Your application should include: Form for basic information (Please download here, complete this form electronically and submit it together with your application) A cover letter stating your interest in joining VGU Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications) Scans of university degrees, university transcripts and other relevant certificates Scans of language certificates (if available, highly appreciated) References illustrating your professional and academic career, including contact details of references (if available, highly appreciated) Evaluation results for teaching (if available) All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by VGU's international Application Review Team. For further information, please contact: Program Academic Director: Prof. Dirk Engel at Dirk.Engel@hawhamburg.de and/or Program Academic Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Do Xuan Phu at phu.dx@vgu.edu.vn About us The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is a Vietnamese state university. Founded in 2008, VGU is a joint venture based on a close cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with the goal of becoming the leading research university in Vietnam and the region. VGU´s strategy is to customize excellent German study programs in the fields of engineering, informatics and economics to meet the needs of Vietnamese higher education. Being a joint effort of Vietnamese and German institutions, VGU follows the successful German model and standards concerning the academic and administrative structures. As part of VGU's ongoing commitment to gender equity, the university is actively seeking to enhance the representation of women in research and teaching roles. VGU therefore strongly encourages applications from qualified female lecturers who wish to contribute to the academic community.

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an  University assistant predoctoral 39 Faculty of Computer Science Startdate: 16.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 03.06.2026 Reference no.: 5390 Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your personal sphere of influence: The University of Vienna seeks to fill the position of a University assistant (prae doc) as soon as possible, at the Research Group Data Mining and Machine Learning at the Faculty of Computer Science under the supervision of Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Inform.Univ. Dr. Claudia Plant & Ass.Prof Yllka Velaj The position is to be filled for the duration of an employee's absence until June 3, 2026, for the time being, and may be extended thereafter. The Faculty of Computer Science at the University of Vienna has world-leading researchers in computer science who conduct both basic and applied research. We offer an excellent working environment in a young, creative and international team. As a member of the Data Mining team, you will work on exciting data mining projects and have the opportunity to take on responsibility at an early stage, publish the results at leading international conferences and exchange ideas with international and interdisciplinary cooperation partners. Your future tasks: Participation in research, teaching and administration: Participation in research projects / research studies Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement Supervision of students Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration The research should focus on clustering methods, especially deep clustering and representation learning for complex and high-dimensional data. This is part of your personality: Completed university degree (master's or equivalent) in computer science or a comparable degree program with a clear focus on computer science Very good English language skills. Very good programming skills, mastery of Python programming language Strong ability to work in teams High motivation to publish at the top-level conferences Desirable qualifications are Experience with analysis of time series data Experience with clustering, representation learning, deep learning. Experience with applications of data mining methods to real data from different domains What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3578,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! Duration of contract: The position is to be filled for the duration of an employee's absence until June 3, 2026, for the time being, and may be extended thereafter. It is that easy to apply: Curriculum vitae Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal Abstract of master thesis Degree certificates List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available) The University of Vienna pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities and diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University attaches particular importance to increasing the proportion of women in managerial and academic positions. Where qualifications are equal, preference is given to female applicants. The candidate who is selected for this position joins the DoCS as a doctoral student member. For further information please contact Claudia Plant, claudia.plant@univie.ac.at If you have any questions, please contact: Claudia Plant claudia.plant@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 03/12/2026 Prae Doc