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Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at?https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Research Assistant Professor / Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Sociology and Social Policy
(Post Ref.: 24/447)

The Department of Sociology and Social Policy brings together scholars with international research experience and publication records in major outlets in the area of Sociology and Social Policy. The Department is a recipient of the University’s Research Excellence Award and Teaching Excellence Awards. We offer teaching in Sociology and in Social Policy; and co-host the Health and Social Services Management Major with the Asia Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies and the Social and Public Policy Studies Major with the Department of Economics. The Department hosts an MSocSc Programme in Comparative Social Policy (International) (IMCSP) and has been successful in attracting MPhil and PhD students from around the world as well as Hong Kong PhD Fellows and winning other external competitive grants. For more information, applicants are advised to visit the?departmental website,?UG programme website,?IMCSP programme website, and?RGC Funding Schemes website.

General Requirements

Applicants should have a PhD degree in Sociology, Social Policy, or other related disciplines with relevant teaching and research experience. All applicants are required to provide information on their research portfolio and publication record as well as evidence of quality teaching. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English are essential. Experience with conducting state-of-the-art quantitative or comparative social research will be a distinct advantage. The appointee should be able to take up teaching duties in some of the following courses on the MSocSc Programme in Comparative Social Policy (International): “Comparative Social Policy in Greater China and East Asia”, “Governance, Management and Delivery”, “Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysis”, “Social Entrepreneurship & Social Impact”, and “Non-Profit Organisations & the Voluntary Sector”. Besides these teaching duties, applicants should be prepared to actively support research endeavours of Departmental faculty, MPhil and PhD students broadly in the area of comparative social policy analysis, NGOs, and social impact. The appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to academic excellence and should engage in their own high-quality research and journal publications.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of up to three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointments with possibility of consideration for substantiation.

Application Procedure?(online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references.?Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer.?The review of applications will start and continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University

India

Job Description:

Designations Available:

Assistant Professor (Junior) as a regular position followed by Internal Part Time (IPT).

Desired Skillset:


	Applicants should preferably hold an M.Tech in the relevant subject from reputed Institutions.
	Should have research papers published in International / National Journals.
	Exposure to handling high-value funded projects will be an added advantage


Preferred Qualifications:

M.Tech in relevant streams with good academic records

Responsibilities:

Academics:


	Classroom presentation
	Laboratory Instructions
	Development Learning of Resource Materials & Laboratory Development
	Student Assessment & Evaluation including Examination work of the University.
	Participation in Co-curricular & extracurricular activities
	Student guidance, counseling & helping in their personal, ethical, moral, and overall character development
	Keeping abreast of new knowledge and skills, helping to generate new knowledge, and helping disseminate such knowledge through books, publications, seminars, handouts, etc.
	Continuing Education Activities Self-development through upgrading qualifications, Experience & Professional Activities


Academic / Administration:


	Academic and Administrative management of the institution
	Preparing projects for funding in areas of R&D work, laboratory development, modernization, expansion, etc
	Administration both at departmental & institutional levels
	Development, administration, and management at Institutional levels
	Monitoring and evaluation of academic activities
	Helping mobilization of resources for the Institution?
	Maintain Accountability?
	Extension / Industrial Connectivity?
	Interaction with Industry and Society?
	Participation in Community services?
	Dissemination of knowledge?
	Providing Technical support in areas of social relevance


Apart from the above duties, any other relevant work is assigned by the Dean of the respective schools

Department:

School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE)

Skills Required:

Computer Science, Teaching, Education

Location:

VIT , Vellore, Tamilnadu, India.

Posted On:

21-Aug-2024

Years Of Exp:

0 to 5 Years


Vellore Institute of Technology

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

The Division Engineering, at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate to work on a broader field of experimental geotechnical engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to perform advanced geotechnical testing.

Required Qualifications:

A successful applicant must have a PhD in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on experimental modeling of geotechnical/geomechanics problems. Applicants need to demonstrate previous experience in advanced geotechnical or geomechanical lab testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition, the following additional qualifications are preferred:


	Experience in geotechnical centrifuge testing
	Bioremediation and geoenvironmental engineering
	Geohazards risk assessment and management via remote sensing
	Energy geotechnics
	Artificial intelligence applications in geotechnical engineering


Physical Requirements:

Performing centrifuge experiments involves frequent standing, sitting, grasping, and fine hand manipulation with continual talking, hearing, and seeing. May be required to lift up to 10 kgs.

Research project:

The successful applicant will lead a fascinating project aimed at enhancing the state of the art of geomechanical experimental modeling with the greater goal of designing more efficient and environment-friendly infrastructure and energy systems. The Post-Doctoral Associate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of research scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students. The Postdoctoral Associate is expected to continuously document research progress in the form of scientific publications to be submitted to reputable journals.

Post-Doctoral Associate Employment at NYUAD:

The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children as well as other benefits. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests and contact information for at least two references, all in PDF format.

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Tarek Abdoun at?tarek.abdoun@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.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR:?www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.


New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Kingdom, Durham

The Role and Department

The Department of Biosciences is composed of 62 academic staff and research fellows; around 50 research and technical support staff; over 90 Research Postgraduate students and over 500 Single Honours undergraduate students, and also teaches students from the Natural Sciences programme. The Department is committed to an ethos of research-led teaching at both BSc and MBiol levels, and was ranked 5th in the UK for Biological Sciences Departments in the Complete University Guide 2024.

Our basic science underpins applications across each-and-every sector of the bio-economy, including Biotechnology, Ecology and Agritechnology. Research programmes are grouped in the following areas: Molecular Plant Sciences; Biomolecular Interactions; Ecology, Evolution and Environment; and Animal Cells and Systems. These groups organise focused seminar series, Research Away Days, manage joint research facilities, oversee mentoring, internal peer review and serve to nucleate larger research projects. Along with our excellent research facilities such as bioimaging, proteomics, metabolomics and genomics we offer a high quality and supportive environment for our research staff.

The Dept. of Biosciences partners with other areas of research strength in Durham University including Computational Sciences and Chemistry, and encourages multidisciplinary research for Health and Wellbeing. Durham University was listed in the Times Higher World Top 50 Life Science Challengers (July 2017).

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Durham University

Morocco

Descriptio

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team in an exciting project focused on drought monitoring and forecasting. This position?is?in?The Center for Remote Sensing Applications (CRSA) of the College of Agriculture and Environmental sciences (CAES) at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of remote sensing, climate science, and data analytics, contributing to the development of innovative solutions to mitigate the impact of drought on agriculture and water resources.

The successful candidate will lead research efforts aimed at improving the monitoring, prediction, and management of droughts. The focus will be on developing methodologies that combine remote sensing data (satellite and drone) with climate models, machine learning algorithms, and hydrological models to forecast drought events and assess their impacts on ecosystems and agriculture.

Responsibilities


	Conduct research on drought detection and prediction using earth observation data, climate models, and ground-based observations.
	Develop algorithms and workflows for near real-time drought monitoring and early warning systems.
	Integrate data from multiple sources (e.g., precipitation, temperature, soil moisture, vegetation indices) to assess drought severity and its spatial and temporal evolution.
	Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams working on climate resilience, hydrology, and agricultural sustainability.
	Publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals and present at international conferences.
	Contribute to the development of decision support tools for drought management.


Qualifications


	PhD in remote sensing, climatology, data science, hydrology, environmental science, or a related field.
	Strong background in remote sensing and experience with satellite data, especially in agricultural and hydrological applications.
	Expertise in climate modeling, data assimilation techniques, and machine learning applications for environmental monitoring.
	Proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
	Programming skills (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) and experience with GIS and remote sensing software (e.g., Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS).
	Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.


Preferred Skills


	Good programming skills are mandatory.
	Experience with crop modeling and the impact of climate variability on agriculture.
	Familiarity with drought indices such as SPI, SPEI, or SMI, and knowledge of water resource management.
	Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
	Strong knowledge of remote sensing and satellite data processing.
	Expertise in geospatial analysis (using software like ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, or MATLAB).
	Familiarity with cloud computing platforms for EO data analysis (e.g., Google Earth Engine, AWS).


How to apply 

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:


	A cover letter describing research experience and interest in the position.
	A CV, including a list of publications.
	Research proposal for the subject (3 pages max)
	Contact information for three academic references.


Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.


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