Ziauddin University

Based at the Highfield Campus, the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS) is a regional service providing auditory implants for deaf children and adults, teaching and research. About the role: You will be working across several research projects, providing effective and efficient administrative support to the clinical trials and the wider research function within USAIS. You will assist in the co-ordination and delivery of clinical research studies and within the scope of competence undertake a range of tasks as detailed in the study protocols with support of clinical professionals. You will have practical knowledge and experience in a relevant research or clinical trials discipline as well as experience of working in a health care setting or clinical trials environment. The expected hours of work for this full-time role are 9am – 5pm  Please refer to the job description for more information about the post and our website https://ais.southampton.ac.uk/ for more information about the work of USAIS. There are a great range of benefits that include a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 20 days holiday rising to 24 after 4 years plus bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment. As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. Informal enquiries to Dr Mary Grasmeder, Principal Enterprise Fellow and Audiologist, m.l.grasmeder@soton.ac.uk *A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is required for this role.  Working at the University of Southampton: Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

Aalto University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral researcher in molecular machine learning. The successful applicant will join the research group of Professor Juho Rousu. The position allows the successful applicant to choose a flexible balance between advanced machine learning method development and exciting applications on molecular data, including biomedicine and drug discovery. The position gives excellent opportunities in publishing in high-quality forums. We expect the applicants to have a PhD degree (or close to completing one) in computer science, mathematics or statistics, with an excellent publication record. Solid research experience in one or more of the following topics is expected: Graph neural networks Optimization algorithms Predicting structured output Self-supervised learning Computational metabolomics Computational biomedicine Computational drug discovery Excellent technical and communications skills are required. Additional information For questions regarding the position, please contact professor Juho Rousu. About Aalto University Computer Science Department of Computer Science, Aalto University is is one of the top 10 Computer Science departments in Europe and top 100 globally. The department has a strong focus in AI and machine learning with around 20 professors active in the area, as well as a significant emphasis in health and biomedical research. Aalto University  hosts the FCAI flagship (https://fcai.fi) and the ELLIS Institute Finland (https://www.ellisinstitute.fi), part of the pan-European AI network of excellence (https://ellis.eu/members). Significant high-performance computing resources (e.g. LUMI supercomputer, https://lumi-supercomputer.eu) are at the disposal of our researchers. What we offer The expected starting salary for a postdoctoral researcher is 4100-4400 € depending on experience. The position is initially for two years with a possibility of extension. The contract includes occupational health care, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system. Aalto University provides excellent learning and development opportunities, and a commuter ticket benefit in longer employments. How to Apply To apply, please submit the following application materials through our recruitment site (“apply now”) by January 12, 2026. To apply, please deliver the following application materials in English and in pdf format: Motivation letter Curriculum Vitae (with a list of publications) Doctoral degree certificate and study transcript Names and contact information of possible referees Please note: Aalto University’s employees and visitors 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 should apply as external candidates with personal (not Aalto) email. 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.

About us The Department of Psychosis Studies is the world’s leading department for research into psychotic disorders by high impact publications. It is part of the IoPPN; the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease. The IoPPN produces more highly cited outputs (top 1% citations) on psychiatry and mental health than any other centre (SciVal 2021). The IoPPN's greatest strength is the interdisciplinary nature of both its research strategy and educational activities, providing unique opportunities for students and staff. About the role The postholder will join exciting new studies in the group. These include testing the synaptic hypothesis of psychosis and the role of excitation-inhibition balance in psychotic disorders and testing how the first non-D2 antipsychotics work. The studies involve in vivo imaging with cutting edge PET and fMRI techniques and clinical trials. The postholders will be responsible for recruitment and clinical assessment of participants with psychosis, including clinical rating scales and delivering a high level of care to research participants. They will be responsible for organising and acquiring imaging and other measures and producing scoping literature reviews. The postholders will be responsible for ensuring high quality research governance across projects, helping to analyse, interpret and publish the results of projects, as well as helping to support students who will be working on the projects. The postholders will be responsible for maintaining accurate records within a database that can be shared with members of the wider research team. They are also responsible for organising and overseeing weekly case and control tracking meetings, as well as quarterly steering group meetings. The postholders will be responsible for ensuring effective collaborative relationships with other research worders on the project, as well as with local clinical services and researchers on other related projects. The postholders will be responsible for contributing to knowledge exchange and dissemination activities such as organising and participating in scientific meetings and to support all other aspects of the projects as required. There will also be opportunities to get clinical experience. This is a full time (40 hours per week) however the department can consider part-time applications. You will be offered a fixed term contract for 1 year (with the potential to extend/ develop a PhD; subject to funding).  Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Full GMC registration with valid license to practice (candidates without this will not be considered further)  Experience of assessing patients with psychotic disorders in UK or similar healthcare settings Strong academic trajectory as evidenced by performance in A-levels (or equivalent), undergraduate and/or post-graduate education in the top rank, prizes or other relevant indicators  Ambitious, enthusiastic, responsible, flexible and able to work independently to deadlines  Ability to work in a team with excellent written and oral communication skills  Ability to critically appraise scientific literature and develop research ideas  Knowledge and experience of using databases and other relevant software (e.g. statistical software)  Evidence of strong interest and aptitude for research, particularly in a relevant area (e.g. psychopharmacology, neuroimaging, psychosis) Desirable criteria Training and/or experience with relevant psychiatric rating and/or neuroimaging measures  Experience of acquisition and analysis of relevant neuroimaging data (e.g. PET, MRI, EEG, MEG)  Experience of working with patients with psychosis in research or other relevant settings  Knowledge of drug treatments in psychosis particularly in psychosis  Publications and/or conference abstracts in relevant area (such as psychiatry/ psychopharmacology)  Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances. Grade and Salary: £45,943 - £67,610, plus £2,162 London Weighting Allowance per annum Job ID: 119706 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Psychosis Admin Team Contact Details: psychosis-admin@kcl.ac.uk