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Sippy Downs, Australia
501–600th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of the Sunshine Coast

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Welcome to the University of the Sunshine Coast, UniSC for short. From our campuses across South East Queensland, we're leading change that impacts the world. Whether it's protecting endangered wildlife, driving sustainability, or advancing health and wellbeing, UniSC is where meaningful action begins. 

We’re one of Australia’s highest-rated public universities, top rated by the Good Universities Guide in key areas of teaching quality, overall educational experience, learner resources, skills development, social equity, student support and learner engagement. 

We’re second in Queensland for postgraduate overall educational experience too, according to the latest Student Experience Survey. 

Our award-winning facilities include campuses in Moreton Bay, Caboolture, Sunshine Coast, Gympie and the Fraser Coast – and a new Adelaide campus. We’ve expanded our online offering too, delivering flexible learning options no matter your preference or circumstances. 

South East Queensland is an area of important ecological significance and unique natural beauty, and we’re lucky to have these incredible natural resources right on our doorstep. 

UniSC is the world’s only university with campuses on three connecting UNESCO biosphere reserves and the World Heritage Listed K’gari. It’s just one of the many reasons why sustainability sits at the heart of everything we do.

From our campuses, which are renowned for their environmentally sustainable approach, to our teaching and research that focuses on healthy people and a healthy planet, we are a university of change-makers, striving to create a better tomorrow.

UniSC offers flexible study options from undergraduate to postgraduate levels across its five Schools, covering business and creative industries, Education and tertiary access, health, law and society, and science, technology and engineering. 

UniSC is home to some of the most advanced facilities in Australia, including simulated nursing and paramedic labs, science super labs, advanced engineering technologies, and state-of-the-art creative industries’ facilities. 

Our Sunshine Coast campus has a High Performance Sport Precinct featuring a A$24M sports arena, Olympic-standard 50 metre pool, 25 metre pool and aquatic recovery facilities, gym, and athletics track. The facilities are home to the Sunshine Coast Lightning netball team as well as Olympic and Paralympic champions.

Our university community is made up of many people, with many stories, from different backgrounds, cultures and geographical locations. Our goal is to encourage a diverse community that listens to one another, ensuring all voices are heard. 

You will become one of the locals in no time, thanks to our famous Aussie hospitality, while also meeting students from around the world. The friendships, experiences and memories you make at UniSC are sure to last a lifetime.

We’re proud of our student support services led by dedicated and friendly staff who are focused on making your transition to study at UniSC as easy and enjoyable as possible. 

From our approachable and supportive teachers, to our academic and learning advisors, you’ll feel supported from the moment you walk onto campus and all the way through your study journey. We also have an active network of student groups, clubs, societies and peer support services to help you settle into studies and make the most out of your university experience.

We invite you to join us to learn, experience and gain the tools you need to not just create a better tomorrow for yourself, but for the communities and planet you live on.

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70 F : 30 M (1)
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International student percentage
15% (1)
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Students per staff
27 (1)
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11020 (1)

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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


Description The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit a post-doctoral associate, starting Fall 2026 to work under the supervision of Prof. Pierre Youssef on subjects including (in no particular order): Random Matrix Theory Free Probability Functional and concentration inequalities Mixing times of Markov chains While excellent candidates with other research interest may be considered, a priority will be given to those able to relate to one or several of the above topics. For more information on the research directions, applicants are encouraged to check Prof.Pierre Youssef’s research profile. The probability group at New York University Abu Dhabi is rapidly growing with a weekly seminar in place. The research interests of the other faculty as well as the organized activities can be found on the Abu Dhabi Stochastics Group page. The Post-doctoral fellow will be appointed for a duration of two years. Applications are open immediately and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. A starting date earlier than fall 2026 is also possible. Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Mathematics, statistics or theoretical computer science. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a maximum three pages summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. Further questions may be directed to Professor Pierre Youssef at yp27@nyu.edu. About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

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Competitive

Posted

16 Mar 2026

Assistant Professor of the Department of Laboratory Methods at LF

MASARYK UNIVERSITY

Masaryk University

Czech Republic, Brno

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Masaryk University

Czech Republic, Brno


Department: Department of Laboratory Methods – Faculty of Medicine Deadline: 12 Apr 2026 Start date: upon agreement Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, appoints a selection procedure for 2 positions Assistant Professor of the Department of Laboratory Methods at LF MU 1 position in the field of hematology 1 position in the field of microbiology (with shorter working hours - 2 hours per week) The Department of Laboratory Methods is a workplace of Faculty of Medicine MU which carries out educational, scientific and research activities. In the field of education, it provides mainly practical training in the bachelor's degree program "Laboratory Diagnostics in Healthcare" and participates in education in the master's degree programs at the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Science, Masaryk University. You can also learn more about us on our website, Facebook or Instagram. The scope of your work will be: participation in theoretical and practical teaching in the Czech language at the workplace preparation of the study and teaching materials in the Czech language involvement in research and development activities, including the publication and presentation of research results share in the organizational provision of research and pedagogical activities, incl. related administration Required qualification: Completed university education in the medical field (with the title MD), a Master of Science in the medical field, or equivalent education attained abroad Completed education in a doctoral study program (PhD degree) Specialized qualification according to Act No. 95/2004 Coll. (doctors, dentists and pharmacists), or Act No. 96/2004 Coll. (non-medical health professions) in hematology (818/222) or medical microbiology (specialization 802) Verifiable publishing activity P​​​​​referably experience in one of the disciplines of laboratory medicine gained in a clinical laboratory of a large type III hospital providing comprehensive diagnostic services Teaching experience and experience supervising theses (bachelor's theses, master's theses) Capability of independent professional and research work including publishing activities Capability to actively participate at an international conference or professional seminar Fluent English (spoken and written) Fluent Czech (spoken and written) Active approach, initiative and willingness for further education Moral integrity A prerequisite for inclusion in the position of assistant professor is an employment relationship with the relevant hospital. We offer: Work in an inspiring intellectual environment Professional growth and the possibility of continuous education employee benefits (8 weeks holiday, supplementary pension insurance, free vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis and more) How to apply: Send your application by the above-written deadline - please use the link in the Electronic Application section (see below). Your application must include the following documents: a structured CV, an overview of scientific and publishing activities, photocopies of qualification papers and diplomas, contact information of at least two references (name, position, telephone number). After successfully sending your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation by e-mail. You can provide more information by e-mail marketa.maleckova@med.muni.cz.

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Competitive

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15 Mar 2026

French Lecturer at the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures

MASARYK UNIVERSITY

Masaryk University

Czech Republic, Brno

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Masaryk University

Czech Republic, Brno


Department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 13 Apr 2026 Start date: 1 September 2026 or by agreement Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position: Lecturer Workplace: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic Position Type: academic position EU Researcher Profile: R1 Amount of Working Hours: full-time 40 hours per week Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension) Expected Start Date: 1. 9. 2026 or by agreement Number of Open Positions: 1 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at FFMU is looking for a lecturer specializing in teaching French as a foreign language to bachelor's (A1 – C1) and master's (C1 – C2) students. 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Other Participation in operational and administrative activities related to the academic position held, as instructed by the head of the department, e.g., announcing and organizing exam dates, entering exam results into the MUNI IS, etc. Routine administrative tasks related to the management of courses taught (e-learning, etc.), communication with students via the MUNI IS Participation in the promotion of the field and its study at FFMU. WE REQUEST Professional education, qualifications and experience Master's degree in French Language, French language teaching or Teaching French to Foreigners (for applicants from abroad) – required. Experience teaching French to university students – advantage. Length of experience required Previous experience is not required, but is an advantage. Language skills French language skills at C2 level – requiredz. Native French speaker – an advantage. English language skills at least at B2 level – required. Knowledge of another Romance language – an advantage. Requirements related to job content Basic computer skills at the user level with office and communication applications (MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.). Ability to use modern teaching tools and materials. Support for active student participation in classroom discussions. Conceptual and systematic approach to teaching. Organizational skills. Carefulness, responsibility, reliability, patience, and empathy when dealing with people. The advantage is Experience working in an academic environment Experience in other areas of education WE OFFER Working environment  stable working environment in a prestigious institution employment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research access to interesting projects the opportunity to work in an international, interdisciplinary team of experts friendly and inspiring working environment convenient location of the faculty in the city centre a friendly approach to work-life balance Employee benefits 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours with the possibility to work partly from home for better work life balance, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance, selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, MultiSport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Elánek for children of employees near the faculty Training and development Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc. HOW TO APPLY Please send your application via the electronic application link by 13. 4. 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents. 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The interview may take place in person or via videoconference. Selection procedures rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found on our careers page. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you! MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, THE FACULTY AND THE DEPARTMENT Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties and a number of other specialized units, more than 6,000 employees and 32,000 students. We are a university with a wide range of research areas in the humanities and natural sciences and a strong international position. Our mission is to provide education and research of the highest quality. 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For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website: https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/about-us/hrs4r-hr-award/. Department: Information about the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found at: Ústav románských jazyků a literatur Contact person at the department for questions about the position: First name and surname: doc. PhDr. Petr Dytrt, Ph.D E-mail: 9255@mail.muni.cz

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Competitive

Posted

15 Mar 2026

Lecturer, Department of Chinese

LINGNAN UNIVERSITY

Lingnan University

Hong Kong

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Lingnan University

Hong Kong


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Salary

Competitive

Posted

15 Mar 2026

Research Fellow, School of Computing

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra

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The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation  Term: Full time, Fixed term (until March 2029) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD and PEWER Research Fellow_561790.pdf The position will provide opportunities to Conduct cutting edge research in AI and algorithms.  Opportunity to supervise research students and work as part of a larger team.  Opportunities for inter-disciplinary collaborations, and collaborate with industry and government. About the College The ANU by 2025 Strategic Plan calls for the University to serve society through transformational research and education. As one of the great universities of the world, The Australian National University is driven by a culture of excellence in everything we do. Our lived experience is increasingly one of large-scale systems of people, whose actions and interactions are influenced by our digital, physical and biological environment. The ANU College of Systems & Society (CSS) hosts three of the key disciplines necessary to help us design, build, regulate and secure the future. CSS brings together expertise in social, technical, computational, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach to systems design and build new national capabilities in data-driven policy and business development. The work we do in the College directly supports one of the four pillars of ANU by 2025: to strengthen our national mission and meet our unique responsibilities as Australia’s national university. We will deliver on our mission by building a strong community, providing transformative educational experiences, conducting high-impact research, seeking meaningful engagement, and becoming a resilient organisation post COVID-19.  We welcome and openly acknowledge differences in expertise, research / education / professional focus, experience and perspective. CSS is a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff, and visitors. Our College comprises of five schools and centres: the School of Computing, School of Cybernetics, School of Engineering, the Fenner School of Environment of Society and the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, all supported by the Professional Services Group. The School of Computing has a strong foundation in computing and information sciences at the University. We are a transformative centre for research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer systems and software, and theoretical foundations of computing. We span traditional and modern thinking, connecting decades of computer science methodologies with modern data and computational science. Our mission is motivated by the need to design, drive and sustain strategic activities via five broad focus areas: Computing Foundations, Computational Science, Intelligent Systems, Data Science and Analytics, and the Software Innovation Institute. Be part of an innovative and forward-looking intellectual agenda, built on a diverse, inclusive culture. About the opportunity The successful candidate will develop independent and collaborative research in the area of Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Algorithm Design, and work in a diverse cross-disciplinary team with researchers and external stakeholders within industry and government. The Research Fellow is expected to contribute across all three areas of academic activity: research, education, and service. This includes actively seeking external research funding, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervising Honours, Masters and PhD students, mentoring early-career researchers, and engaging in outreach and service activities within the School, College and broader community.  Enquiries To enquire about this role, please contact Jing Jiang, E: jing.jiang@anu.edu.au or Ahad Zehmakan, E: ahadn.zehmakan@anu.edu.au Our commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and particularly welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, it is practice in the ANU College of Systems & Society to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. For more information about staff equity at the University, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break, had career disruptions or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of the higher education sector. We support applicants who require flexible arrangements in their work environments or patterns. If your experience looks a little different to what we’ve described, but you’re passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application.  What we offer The University provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. We also offer generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, staff and family tuition fee discounts, school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources How to apply Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents:  A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a full publication list and the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.  A 2-page statement addressing the selection criteria. Other documents, if required.  Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.  Closing date: Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)

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$121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Posted

16 Mar 2026

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Arts and Humanities

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  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
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Computer Science

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Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
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  • General Engineering
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Law

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Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

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  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

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Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
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