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Morocco

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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.


Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

India, Delhi

Overview

The University of Southampton, in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), is launching its first international campus in India, located in Gurgaon, Delhi. This initiative is a response to India's New Education Policy and represents a significant investment in transnational education. The new campus aims to provide Indian students with the opportunity to earn a globally recognised degree without leaving the country.

Job purpose

The role holder’s contribution will be central to delivery and support of teaching, learning and assessment, across Finance and Accounting for the University of Southampton Delhi.

The role holder will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level and engage in other necessary educational activities to ensure successful delivery of degree programmes. Once teaching activities are embedded and successful the role holder will undertake research and knowledge exchange in line with the campus’s research strategy.

The role holder will undertake leadership, management and engagement activities and will demonstrate collegiality by ensuring ‘Southampton Behaviours’ are embedded within their ways or working.

They will be committed to high-quality education and support of learning and to building a vibrant student experience and community. Visible and collegiate, the role holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the campus’s activities including student recruitment and outreach.

For further details and how to apply click?here.


University of Southampton

$146,324 to $193,296 p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation

Australia, Macquarie Park


	Salary Package: Lecturer (Level C), from $146,324 to $168,275 p.a. or Associate Professor (Level D) $175,731 - $193,296 p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
	Appointment Type: Full time, continuing position
	Macquarie University (North Ryde) location


The Role

We seek a highly motivated exercise/sports scientist to join our department as Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor for appointment to the Research and Teaching (comprehensive) job family. You will have expertise in teaching and/or research in motor control and learning / skill acquisition and be able to contribute to one or more of the other sub-disciplines of exercise and sports science of biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology and/or exercise prescription.

Reporting to the Head of Department, the comprehensive Teaching and Research Academic will be expected to actively engage in a research program, contribute to the teaching of exercise and sports science at undergraduate level, supervise higher degree research students, and fulfil service roles to the Department and/or Faculty.

About You

You will be actively engaged in exercise and sports science, research and/or education, with expertise in motor control and learning / skill acquisition; you may also be able to contribute to the other sub-disciplines of exercise and sports science. You will have experience with, or a willingness to embrace, educational technology, blended learning and educational innovation. In addition, ideally you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the integration between research/practice and quality teaching, and how this integration can enhance student engagement.

About Us

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what's possible to solve some of the big issues of our time, both nationally and on a global scale.

The Faculty's current education suite includes courses in exercise and sports science, clinical science, physiotherapy, medicine and public health, psychology, cognitive sciences, linguistics, audiology, and speech pathology. The Faculty forms part of MQ Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise which incorporates Macquarie University Hospital and primary and speciality clinics. We have active research programs in exercise and sports science, neurosciences, health systems and patient safety research, cancer medicine, and clinical sciences, amongst others. The Department of Health Sciences comprises academics and researchers from exercise and sports science, physiotherapy, population health, and lymphoedema management. In research, the department includes the Biomechanics, Physical Performance, and Exercise (BioPPEx) research group, a multi-disciplinary group that focuses on improving performance and decreasing injuries in humans.

We foster a values-based culture of innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in teaching and to enhance the research performance of the University. We invest in developing the careers and wellbeing of our students and staff and expect all our leaders to live our values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation, and Engagement.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we've grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your cv and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates, point-by-point, how you meet the following selection criteria. You must individually respond to each selection criteria.

Essential


	Tertiary qualification in exercise science or sports science, including a PhD in the area of motor control and learning / skill acquisition?
	Demonstrated experience in teaching in exercise and sports science with expertise in motor control/learning in an academic setting
	Demonstrated experience in teaching in additional sub-disciplines of exercise and sports science in an academic setting
	A commitment and capability to deliver high-quality learning and teaching in exercise and sports science, including the design, delivery, and management of online content, lectures, tutorials, and assessments?
	A well-articulated research agenda and a track record of publications in high-quality journals
	A demonstrated ability to attract external funding for research and a record of competitive grant successes
	Experience with research student supervision


Desirable for all applicants


	Current accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), or the ability and willingness to gain


Appointment to either Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor will be in accordance with demonstrated qualifications, skills, and experience.

Specific role requirements

This position requires criminal record and qualifications checking.

Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Specific Role Enquiries: A/Prof Tim Doyle, tim.doyle@mq.edu.au
General Enquiries: A/Prof Louise Koelmeyer, louise.koelmeyer@mq.edu.au

Applications Close: Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 11:59 PM AEDT

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

Diversity and Inclusion

Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.

We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.


Macquarie University

Czech Republic, Brno

Department:?Multimodal and Functional Imaging Laboratory?–?Central European Institute of Technology
Deadline:?20 Jan 2025
Start date:?1st February 2025
Job type:?part-time
Job field:?Science and research

Central European Institute of Technology of Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)

Brno, Czech Republic |?www.ceitec.eu

We are the Czech Republic’s flagship basic research institute based at Masaryk University. Our modern in-house core facilities, which provide open access to the latest technologies and expertise, currently support more than 500 researchers from over 35 countries, who are together pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the areas of structural biology, molecular medicine, genomics and proteomics of plant systems, and neuroscience.

CEITEC MU?is a?proud holder of the European Commission’s?HR Excellence in Research Award. We were the first research institution in the Czech Republic to secure one of the top places in the?Company of the Year: Equal Opportunities 2020?competition.

See what onboarding at CEITEC MU looks like?here.

About the position:

The researcher will participate in research activities of the project “Mediated Society,” reg. no.?CZ.02.01.01/00/23_025/0008713,?in Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (Czech Republic -?The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, co-funded by the European Union), focuses on exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on society and sees artificial intelligence as both a?tool to expand human capabilities and a?challenge related to the widening digital divide, the proliferation of conspiracies and deepfakes, and the lack of AI literacy. The project is focused on understanding processes related to the process of working with information at the individual, social, and societal levels through the perspective of selected social sciences and humanities disciplines (psychology, political science, theology, pedagogy) and in close collaboration with computer sciences.

The candidate is expected to get involved in laboratory tasks, including the acquisition of data with an MRI scanner and EEG system, subsequent data handling, and preprocessing.

The applicant will take part in the activities of Research Plan 4: Psychometric models as a?means of understanding mental processes and states. In the position of Technician-Laboratory Technician, the employee will be involved in collecting neuroimaging data in CF MAFIL.

You have (necessary competencies):

The successful candidate should:


	be a?graduate with at least an MSc degree or its equivalent in the field of biomedical engineering or a?related technical field
	have practical experience with both MRI and EEG data acquisition and data processing
	have excellent communication skills and be able to collaborate with multiple teams,
	be able to work independently but also interact with the research team.?


We are offering:


	interesting job in a?dynamically expanding research area and internationalized environment
	diverse and challenging research goals with generous research funds
	interaction with leading scientists and institutions in the field
	Medical insurance
	6 weeks of paid holiday
	Contribution to a?pension scheme
	Flat-rate meal contributions
	A multisport card and sports lessons directly at the Campus
	Reduced prices for mobile operator tariffs
	Psychological counseling


What else do you need to know:

Application deadline: 20.1.2025

Interviews: January 2025

Expected start date: 1st February 2025

Hours: Part-time?- 16 hours/week

Duration: fixed term

Applications, including?a CV, a?brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references,?should be sent via e-application below.

In the case of any difficulties filling out the e-application, please get in touch with klara.pavelkova@ceitec.muni.cz

Selection procedure committee members are the head of the research group, a?representative of the research group, and an HR department representative.

In justified cases, the job announcer can extend, interrupt or cancel the selection procedure.

Still hesitating whether to join us?

We value our employees, and we support them from their very first day at CEITEC. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and offer a?highly collaborative, collegial and family-friendly, international working environment with relocation assistance through our Welcome Office. The selected candidate will become a?part of the CEITEC scientific community with access to in-house core facilities and professional administrative support. You will become part of an international team of experts in their fields, who together contribute to improving human life and health.?Have a?look at what your potential peers say about working at CEITEC MU.

For more information about the recruitment process, refer to?CEITEC MU Recruitment Policy.

For more information about our career system, refer to?CEITEC MU Career System.


Masaryk University

United Kingdom, Birmingham

Salary: ?27,344 - ?29,659 per annum
Contractual hours: 37 Basis Full Time
Package:?Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/
Job category/type: Administration, Professional Services
Job reference: REQ000230
Attachments:?International Operations Officer -JDPS - Dec 24.pdf

Job description

Are you organised, detail-orientated, and passionate about making international higher education more accessible? We are seeking an International Operations Officer to join the International Office here at University College Birmingham.

Key Responsibilities:

Support all aspects of International Office administration, ensuring operational compliance in a sales-driven environment.

Coordinate agent appointment, monitoring, renewal, and termination processes, ensuring all policies and regulations are adhered to.

Manage agent records and contracts, carry out regular data returns, and answer agent enquiries relating to these matters.

Process agent commission accurately and in line with the university’s service level agreement.

Why Join Us?

As a key member of our operations team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring we achieve our strategic objectives as well as providing our international partners with sector-leading support.

We have a supportive, collaborative, and open-minded culture. You will be joining a university that thinks bold when it comes to delivering higher education and ensuring student success.

Don’t miss the opportunity to become part of the mission and make a real impact!


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