Zhejiang University of Technology

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a University assistant predoctoral at the Department of Communication 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 5316 There are many good reasons to want to do research and teach at the University of Vienna. And one reason why around 7,500 academic staff members chose this university before you. They see themselves as people who need room for their curiosity and their continuous ambition in order to succeed in academic work. Do you feel the same? Welcome to our team! Your personal sphere of influence: Two predoctoral university assistant positions within the research team of Professor Folker Hanusch are currently vacant. The positions are situated within the Journalism Studies Center at the Department of Communication, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Vienna. The JSC has built a very good reputation in journalism studies over the past ten years, which is characterized by evidence-based work on a range of transformative developments in journalism at an international and national level. The Journalism Studies Center’s current research agenda focuses on 1) the comparative analysis of journalism cultures, 2) the influence of peripheral actors on journalism, 3) the audience expectations of news and trust in journalism, 4) diversity and activism in journalism, and 5) the role of subfields like lifestyle journalism, indigenous journalism, participative and constructive journalism. Interest in one or more of these areas, or in related topics, is an advantage for an application, but at a minimum a clear interest in journalism studies should exist. The team currently consists, in addition to the professorship, of one tenure-track professor, one senior lecturer position, one postdoctoral researcher, two prae-docs, one student assistant, and one administrative staff member. What characterizes us as a team is a highly collegial way of working, curiosity about new phenomena in journalism studies, and a commitment to internationally excellent research. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means: You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of journalism studies. You contribute to the organization of meetings, conferences, and symposia and support project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding. You publish in academic journals, and present the results at relevant (international) conferences. You work on your dissertation and its completion in the area of journalism studies under the supervision of Professor Folker Hanusch. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. You teach courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration. This is part of your personality: You have obtained a completed MA / Magister degree in Communication and Journalism Studies or a related discipline. Interest in one or more of the research areas mentioned above is an advantage. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods in journalism studies. Competence in data analysis; familiarity with SPSS, R and/or MAXQDA is an advantage. First experience in academic writing and possibly publishing Didactic competencies / experience in e-learning Excellent English skills (C1) You are a team player with strong social and communication skills Knowledge of university processes and structures is an advantage, as is an internationally-oriented academic approach. What we offer: Inspiring working atmosphere: You are are part of an internationally-oriented team with outstanding research infrastructure and comfortable 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. Duration of contract: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. Fair salary: The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position to an extent of 75% currently (2026) is € 2.832,08 (based on a full-time equivalent of € 3.776,10) in salary group B1 and will be paid 14 times a year for a period of four years (i.e., the duration of the contract). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With a letter of intent (max. 2 pages) With your academic CV/list of publications With a summary of your research interests/dissertation proposal outline (max. 2 pages) Master Degree / Diploma including transcript of records Letters of reference or contact details of two referees Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Folker Hanusch folker.hanusch@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, 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. 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FACULTY OPENINGS AT THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The Centre for Professional Communication (CPC) equips all SIT students with critical communication skills that are essential for academic and professional success. We offer competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits, access to funding to undertake research of relevance to industry, and opportunities to inspire and nurture the next generation of skilled and work-ready graduates. We currently have positions available from Lecturer to Associate Professor.  Successful candidates will join the Centre as members of a team of accomplished experts who are passionate about incorporating critical thinking in the teaching of academic and professional communication skills that are transferable to the workplace and vital for professional success. Successful candidates will also be actively involved in embedding the teaching of specific academic writing, speaking and workplace communication skills in content modules across academic years and undergraduate programmes in different disciplines. CPC faculty are expected to develop and update curriculum through applied research in communication in the disciplines. They are also provided with paid leave to undertake consultancy work with industry and/or conduct courses for in-employment learners. We seek collegiate and team-spirited candidates who have corporate people management experience with thought leadership in professional communication and/or corporate training experience in professional communication. Candidates should possess at least a Master’s degree or an earned PhD or equivalent from a reputable university with specialisation related to academic and/or professional communication. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. All applications must be submitted electronically via the "Apply Now" button below. 

Ref.: 534750 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Dentistry (08000) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Professor in Periodontology of the Faculty of Dentistry (Ref.: 534750), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on tenure terms. The Faculty of Dentistry is the only dental school in Hong Kong and the only one in Greater China that uses English as the medium of instruction. The high quality of the Faculty’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, research excellence and clinical/professional services have attained global recognition, as evidenced by the Faculty’s global rankings among the top three by the QS World University Rankings by Subject for ten out of the past twelve years (2015-2026). The Faculty’s strategic research themes include Clinical Artificial Intelligence, Craniofacial Regeneration, Microbiome Innovation, Oral Cancer, and Population Oral Health. The Faculty also plays an important role in public and professional education through its knowledge exchange (KE) activities as well as in oral health research and promotions in international, regional and local communities. Applicants should possess a dental or medical Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, a clinical specialist qualification or equivalent status in Periodontology, and a Ph.D. degree or equivalent. They should also have: outstanding research and scholarly achievements which are internationally recognised; demonstrated leadership in teaching and learning; distinguished clinical expertise and excellence; leadership in Faculty and University affairs; leadership in own clinical specialty; leadership in knowledge exchange (KE) activities of international recognition; effective communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders; and demonstrated ability and rich experience in teaching and mentoring junior staff and students. The appointee will engage in the clinical and didactic teaching in Periodontology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise research projects, conduct internationally competitive research, and participate in the clinical and administrative duties of the Faculty. Information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://facdent.hku.hk/. For general enquiries, please contact Professor L. Jin, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at ljjin@hku.hk. For information about the post, please contact Professor W.K. Leung at ewkleung@hku.hk. 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 also be provided as applicable.  The successful candidate is required to obtain a valid registration with the Dental Council of Hong Kong. (Note: Applicants who do not hold a local dental license must fulfil the essential requirements under the laws of a jurisdiction outside Hong Kong, China, to be eligible for Limited Registration. For details, please refer to the Dental Council of Hong Kong’s website at https://www.dchk.org.hk/en/registration/part_III.html.) The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's career site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V., a research statement and a teaching statement. Closes April 26, 2026. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.