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Australia, Parramatta


	Full-time, Ongoing position?
	Based at Parramatta City Campus


About Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 11 campuses in Sydney, as well as campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, with plans for two campuses in India. With over 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students, and approximately 3,500 staff, the University promotes a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on research and dedicated to student-centered excellence.

Our Schools teach an array of programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. The University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, with over 85% of its assessed research rated at ‘World Standard’ or above. In 2022, 2023, and 2024 the University was placed 1st worldwide and in Australia for its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.

Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking professional seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.

About School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment

Our school offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Industrial Design, Architecture, Construction Management, and Engineering, integrating advanced academic knowledge with practical training. We conduct world-leading research in Sustainability and Resilience, Design & Digitalisation, and Industrialisation & Materials, supported by seven research groups and three research centres. Operating across three campuses, our programs are designed to harness the urban growth of Greater Western Sydney, providing a ‘living lab’ environment for students and researchers to engage with real-world challenges and innovations.

About the role

We are seeking a forward-thinking, dynamic, and innovative scholar to join our team as a Associate Professor in Industrial Design. This pivotal role involves leading all Industrial Design programs, fostering research and teaching connections with Architecture, and promoting multi-disciplinary collaboration across the school, including Construction Management, Engineering, and Urban Transformation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chair of Architecture and Design and the DAP of Architecture and Industrial Design to enhance the program’s positioning, attract key staff and students, and drive the growth of Industrial Design research. Additionally, this role will play a crucial part in establishing an interdisciplinary Design research program that leverages the strategic potential of Western Sydney and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The ideal candidate will make distinguished contributions to scholarship, research, and teaching, providing significant leadership within the School.

About You

The successful candidate will possess a PhD in Design or a related field, coupled with outstanding professional experience and highly regarded research in industrial and/or multi-disciplinary design fields. They will be an accomplished Industrial Designer with significant global achievements and a proven track record of providing professional leadership and advice. Experience in leading curriculum accreditation with relevant professional bodies is essential. The candidate will demonstrate leadership and innovation in contemporary curriculum design, development, delivery, and assessment, with evidence of teaching quality and successful supervision of Masters and PhD candidates. An internationally competitive research profile, evidenced by substantial research funding, high-quality scholarly publications, and impactful research outcomes, is required.

Culture?

Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.?

What We Offer in Return

At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

35 hour work week 17% super contributions Professional development opportunities Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Parramatta city campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the screening questions in your application. Please review the position description for further information through the apply link.

Remuneration Package: Academic Level D $202,792 to $222,734 p.a. (comprising Salary of $171, 829 to $188,873 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Michael Chapman, Director of Academic Program (Architecture and Industrial Design) via email at M.Chapman@westernsydney.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Sunday 24 November 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 12 December 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility?

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.


Western Sydney University

??45,163 to ?55,295 plus ?5400 London weighting

United Kingdom, London

Financial Compliance & Operations - Payroll

Location:?Avery Hill Campus
Salary:??45,163 to ?55,295 plus ?5400 London weighting
Contract?Type:?Permanent
Closing?Date:?Wednesday 20 November 2024
Interview?Date:?To be confirmed
Reference:?4775

The University is looking to appoint an experienced Payroll and Pensions Manager to lead its dynamic Payroll Team within the Finance Directorate. The ideal candidate will have expertise in interpreting payroll regulations and a strong ability to stay updated with changes in taxation, pensions, and national insurance legislation.

We are seeking an outstanding candidate with relevant payroll management experience, and while experience in the UK higher education sector is desirable, it is not essential. Strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills are required to effectively manage the team and ensure the smooth operation of payroll functions.

Interview Date:?Week Commencing 02 December 2024?

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Chris McDermott at?c.m.mcdermott@greenwich.ac.uk

Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on?peopleoperations-cfo@greenwich.ac.uk

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. This includes but is not limited to situations where we receive a high volume of applications or where there is change in our operational needs.

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here:?Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich?and information on the university’s working principles:?Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage).?Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich?

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.?

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to?Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.?

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.?

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.


University of Greenwich

4.752,3€ gross starting salary (40 h basis, 14 times annually)

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

50 Faculty of Life Sciences
Startdate:?01.12.2024?|?Working hours:?20?|?Collective bargaining agreement:?§48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until:?31.05.2025
Reference no.:?3191

The Faculty of Life Sciences runs several national and international field stations. One of them is the Tropical Field Station La Gamba, which is used as research and teaching facility and situated at the edge of the Parque Nacional Piedras Blancas and close to the Osa Peninsula with the Corcovado National Park in southern Costa Rica. Are you interested in a position which combines the possibility for doing own research in an environment of tropical rain forest and cultivated landscape with coordination and support of other research and teaching activities in La Gamba? We invite you to apply for this position as a senior scientist at the Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna. The position is limited for 6 months, with the option of a permanent contract after this period.

Your personal sphere of influence

You are affiliated to the Faculty of Life Sciences at the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research at Rennweg 14, which houses several research groups including Tropical Ecology and Animal Biodiversity. You will be part of the team that will coordinate groups from the University of Vienna that travel to the field station for teaching and to perform research. You will be involved in the exchange and negotiations with the local authorities in Costa Rica and you will also be in close contact with the La Gamba Society (and its members), which owns the field station, as well as the management team of the field station. In your function as a senior scientist, it is expected that you perform and promote research in the tropical environment in and around the field station and coordinate research activities from the University of Vienna in and around La Gamba. You have to travel regularly to the field station and will have close contact with the local management team. You will also be part of the team that reports the progress of the field station activities in research and teaching to the Dean’s Office and the Rectorate.

Your future tasks


	You will be part of the faculty managing team of the field station La Gamba but your position is located at the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research, Rennweg 14, 1030 Vienna; however, frequent trips to La Gamba are foreseen
	You will coordinate and support groups from the University of Vienna and other Universities travelling to La Gamba in teaching and research aspects
	You will be involved in the processing of permits e.g. for research and collection or for genetic and biochemical studies ?
	You will be closely connected to the local management team of the field station and the La Gamba Society in Vienna
	You will perform, promote and/or coordinate research activities from our Faculty in La Gamba
	You will be involved in University research activities in La Gamba
	You will follow relevant literature and drive new research ideas
	You will be involved in teaching activities


Your personality


	Open, collaborative, and curious
	Pro-active and highly motivated
	Experienced in research projects in the tropics
	Able to work independently but also in teams, have self-management skills and a highly organized style of work and documentation


Education and training


	Doctorate in biology or related fields
	Practical experience in tropical rain forest research activities
	International collaborations in Spanish speaking countries, ideally in tropical regions
	Experience with sustainability projects and/or initiatives
	Fluent in English (in speech and writing)
	Very good Spanish language skills are required


What we offer


	International and dynamic research environment at the Faculty of Life Sciences. Team member at the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research. Excellent support by laboratory and administrative staff
	Opportunity to engage with the local biodiversity and/or tropical rain forest community within and beyond University of Vienna, participation in local scientific meetings
	Possibility to consolidate your research profile with contributions to scientific publications and applications for research funding
	Possibility to take on teaching duties and co-supervision of undergraduate students
	Internal training programs to strengthen research and leadership skills
	Fixed-term contract and fair salary:?4.752,3€ gross starting salary (40 h basis, 14 times annually)


How to apply


	Academic curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, third party funding, teaching and talks
	Letter of motivation including a description of research interests and the specific interest in the advertised position
	Contact details of three people, who could provide a letter of reference
	Certificate of the highest awarded academic degree


If you have any questions, please contact:

Karl-Heinz Wagner

karl-heinz.wagner@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.

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?Application deadline:?11/11/2024?

(Senior) Lecturer & Researcher


University of Vienna

New Zealand, Palmerston North

The Riddet Institute is a world-best research centre in food and nutritional sciences, providing fundamental scientific understanding and training for a new generation of science leaders. The Institute integrates partner organisations (Massey University (host), Auckland and Otago Universities, AgResearch and Plant and Food Research) and disciplines, leading a 'NZ Inc' approach to food research, and generates knowledge and capability that transforms the New Zealand food industry.

We are seeking a high-achieving Senior Research Officer to work as part of the Sustainable Nutrition Initiative? team. The role will contribute to multiple projects, most notably food system modelling contributing to open access national models incorporating nutrition.

A primary focus for this key position will be to develop a model for the Kenyan food system. This involves synthesising data to create an interactive food system scenario model, in collaboration with our international partners. Strong relationship building skills and a willingness to travel to Kenya as part of the role will be required.

As the successful candidate you will have completed a PhD in mathematics, statistics, data science, nutrition, food, or agriculture, ideally with demonstrated expertise in modelling and nutrition datasets. You will also demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as high motivation and enthusiasm to work with an interdisciplinary team.

The salary will be commensurate with experience and will be in the range of Senior Research Officer ($101,724 - $143,948 NZD) for a full-time (37.5h p/w), fixed-term period of three years located in Palmerston North.

Why Palmerston North?


	Vibrant Community: Enjoy a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with a strong sense of community, making it easy to connect and collaborate
	Cost of Living: Experience a high quality of life with a lower cost of living compared to larger cities, allowing you to focus on your work and enjoy your personal life
	Education and Culture: With a rich cultural scene, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Palmerston North is perfect for families and individuals alike
	Access to Nature: Explore stunning landscapes, from lush parks to nearby mountains and beaches, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers


Your application should include the following:?

A copy of your CV The names of at least two referees Your university transcripts A covering letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the role

Closing date: 24 November 2024

Reference number: OP_RIN_816_10/24

For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz


Massey University

United Kingdom

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Education

Full-time Faculty

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is one of the region’s leading academic institutions and one of the UAE’s top three universities according to the Times Higher Rankings, working in line with the UAE Government’s National Agenda to deliver internationally accredited academic programs and world class research. Established in 2003, with campuses across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra, the University has a total enrollment of over 7,500 students from over 100 nationalities. Structured into Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering and Health Sciences, ADU offers over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs across a wide range of disciplines.

Abu Dhabi University is known for its cutting-edge, internationally accredited programs, additionally, ADU’s graduates are highly employable and work in high jobs and further studies with the university and other prestigious institutions. ADU provides its diverse faculty and students with world-class resources, facilities and learning opportunities that foster innovation and support researchers in the production of knowledge and research-based problem solving. The University enjoys strong international collaborations with leading academic institutions and with public and private sector organizations. With institutional accreditation from the US-based Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission (WASC), ADU is ranked 301-350 universities in the world according to the 2023 Times Higher Education World University rankings and received 5 stars in the 2022 QS Stars rating. Abu Dhabi University is among the top three universities in the UAE in holding prestigious accreditations at institutional, college or subject level.?

The Department of Education, within the College of Arts and Sciences seeking applications for the following positions to start immediately in Spring for the Academic year?2024/25.


	Full-time faculty position specializing in Educational Leadership at the rank of Associate/Assistant Professor Full-time faculty position specializing in Curriculum and Instruction at the rank of Associate/Assistant Professor


Job Requirements

Successful candidates are expected to teach at the graduate level, establish and maintain active research programs that lead to peer-reviewed publications in high-impact professional journals, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills.

Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in thematic research within one or more of the University’s research priority areas.

Review Process

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Industry

Higher Education, Education Management, Research

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

Education, Training


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