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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate to work under the supervision of Dr. Marwa Banna on one or more of the following topics:


	Random matrix theory
	Free probability theory
	High-dimensional probability, concentration and functional inequalities
	Mathematical aspects of quantum information theory, machine learning and deep neural networks.


While excellent candidates with other research interests might be considered, priority will be given to those able to relate to one or more of the above topics. Applicants must have a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science obtained within the last 5 years.

Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is January 1, 2025 and the successful applicant will be appointed until December 31, 2026.

The terms of employment are generous and internationally competitive, including housing and educational subsidies for children.

For consideration, applicants need to submit in PDF format:


	Cover letter
	Transcript of PhD degree
	Curriculum vitae
	A short summary of research accomplishments and interests
	List of publications with a few words of the contribution of each paper
	At least two letters of recommendation to be sent confidentially via Interfolio.


Applications are only accepted through Interfolio. This position is not located in the United States of America. You must be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

If you have any questions, please email:?marwa.banna@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

qual 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

China, Suzhou

School: School of Internet of Things, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
Academic Position: Professor
Admin Role: Dean, School of Internet of Things
Report to: Team Leader, Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
Academic Disciplines: IoT, Computer Science, Networking and Communications, System Engineering, Electronics, Data Science
Location: Taicang, Greater Suzhou, China

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has around 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,200 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.?With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn

ABOUT ENTREPRENEUR COLLEGE (TAICANG)

In 2019, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) was launched, as a pioneers of, and an educational model for, the future university and campus in developing talents and leaders to meet local, national, and global challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution.?Developed in collaboration with the Taicang Municipal Government and industry partners, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) moved to the university’s newly opened award winning Taicang campus, within Greater Suzhou, in September 2022. As a result, there are opportunities at all levels for innovative academics in the fields represented by the following schools and education platforms.

For detailed information about?the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), please visit:

https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/entrepreneur-college-taicang/

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF INTERNET OF THINGS

The?School of Internet of Things?is one of the 7 industry-themed Schools in the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). Each School consists of an Education, Research and Development Institute (“ERDI”) for teaching and university-business research collaboration, a professional services centre supporting daily activities of students, staff, and business partners, and a School Affiliated Company jointly established by XJTLU and the School’s industry partner for practical on-the-job learning and teaching.?

Industry Partner Overview

The School of Internet of Things has been jointly developed by the University and one of its industry partner – Eolane China, to deliver industry-themed programme(s).

Eolane Group is a leading French professional in electronic manufacturing services and original design manufacturing services, focusing on industrial control, medical, automotive, new energy, railway, defence, aerospace, IoT and other industrial fields. For more information please see?http://www.eolane.cn/

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An XJTLU Dean is the head of a school on the Taicang Campus at XJTLU and is crucial to its effective operation. The Dean provides leadership and support to the strategic development of the School. The Dean is the key representative role for the School within the university and externally. The Dean is a member of the extended XJTLU Senior Management Team. The Dean reports to the Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) for the operation of the School. The initial term of appointment is three years.?We are looking for an academic leader from candidates in the fields of IoT, computer science, networking and communications, systems engineering, electronics, data science. The Dean will be responsible for:?

Leadership


	Provide leadership and oversight to the School and leads the School’s Management Team.
	Act as a full member of the XEC Collective Leadership Team, Deans’ Advisory Group and Academic Board.
	Lead the School strategic planning process, with the support of the School Management Team.?
	Ensure teaching, research, and industry engagement activities within the School are adequate to fulfil its mission and vision, and maintain the international accreditation currently held.
	Develop the School’s external engagement, grow collaborations with companies and other non-academic organisations, representing the School both domestically and internationally. This ambassadorial function contributes to the increased reputation and standing of the School.
	Provide executive-level strategic advice, briefings, and support to the leadership team, industry partners for innovation, knowledge exploitation, incubation and acceleration, and serve on a range of institutional committees and groups.?
	Provide leadership, guidance and input into business engagement by driving business growth by identifying opportunities, tracking new markets, and building sustainable client relationships.
	Keep under regular review the key strategic risks and opportunities, internal and external stakeholders relating to the campus strategic plan and the University’s priorities.?
	Provides support for the University leadership agenda, and acts to ensure a synergistic collaboration between the School and the rests of the University.


Administration


	Oversee all management and functional activities within the School.?
	Take action on specific administrative tasks assigned by the university. These include service on committees and working parties; as chair of review panels and etc.
	Specific responsible within the School for: Strategic and annual planning; Work allocation of the senior management staff; Budget development; School-level staff appointments; Staff Professional Development Reviews and processes.


Management


	The Dean line manages all academic staff.
	Ensure staff carry out their duties professionally, effectively, and at the highest standard possible. Management entails talking and communicating with people, providing support to them in their work, ensuring direction and providing useful and meaningful feedback to enable School work to be successfully completed.?
	Effectively manage the progress of the Annual Performance Review and Academic Promotion at School-level.


Key relationships


	The Dean is responsible for the School and reports to the Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang).?
	The Dean works closely with the Associate Vice-Presidents for Learning and Teaching and Research and Impact to ensure the ongoing development of the portfolio of degree programmes, research outputs, and international activities.
	The Dean works closely with COO for XEC, other Deans in XEC, and the Director of the Centre for Academic Affairs who acts to support the academic work of each department.
	The Dean works closely with the Director of ERDI (Education, Research and Development Institute) in the School and the School Manager to ensure the development of research synergies, provision of administrative services and economies of scale, and activities to raise the profile of the School.
	The Dean works closely with other Deans in the University, especially through the Deans’ Advisory Group which focuses on the strategic development of academic units and of academic staff.
	The Dean works closely with Heads of Department in the University, especially through issues raised through the Deans’ Advisory Group, which is the key forum in the university for the discussion of operational academic affairs.
	The Dean works closely with the XEC’s Chair of the Syntegrative Education Committee.
	The Dean is leader and mentor to all staff in the School, especially for managers at the School level.


Responsibilities


	The Dean is responsible to the Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) for the academic development of the School. This includes lead on the development and implementation of appropriate academic programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research levels.
	The Dean is responsible for the regular assessment of teaching and research outcomes, and works with relevant administrative departments for the improvement of teaching and research outcomes.
	The Dean is responsible for ensuring the application of all university policies and regulations by members of staff in the School.
	The Dean is responsible for ensuring adherence to the laws and directives of the People’s Republic of China by staff in the School.


Personal Attributes

The School of Internet of Things is adopting a new higher education model based upon the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE). SE is a new model developed by the University to address an increasingly networked and complex future of work in the 4th Industrial Revolution. The model is core to the University’s strategy for its next ten-year development focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship. SE aims to train syntegrative leaders with Management skills, International perspective, Discipline-specific knowledge, and adaptability in Industry (MIDI).?

The position will attract academic leaders embodying these SE values and are passionate in engaging in a future-focused co-learning ecosystem comprising students, academics, practitioners, university, industry, and community. The School seeks a visionary leader who thrive by creating impact through authentic engagement, cross-boundary collaboration, collective learning and discovery, and action-oriented inquiries. The Dean is also a creative educator who adopts a systems mindset and use their knowledge, skills, and experiences to co-design and deliver an enriching educational experience for students. They view education as an integrative and life-long transformative process.

The candidate should have the:


	Ability to proactively seek and respond to issues with flexible, effective and, where appropriate, innovative solutions.?
	Ability to prioritise, take and implement decisions to achieve agreed objectives.
	Ability to contribute to the strategic development of the University.
	Ability to lead and develop academic staff and mentorship skills with the ability to coach colleagues.?
	The ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders, including staff at all levels, students, and external organisations by possessing highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES


	Candidates must be a PhD holder in Internet of Things or other related subjects from a world-renowned university or be able to demonstrate an equivalent professional practice and engagement.
	Candidates must be willing/able to actively engage with new educational models such as Syntegrative Education (SE).
	Candidates shall become familiar with and observe Chinese and UK rules and regulations of higher education.?
	Candidates shall have management experience with good people skills and have the ability or experience to form or develop a new academic unit.
	Candidates must have an international reputation and demonstrate impacts in relevant research fields and are expected to have a good sense of the technology trends and relevant research experience on industrial projects. Candidates should have experience to cooperate with industrial partners to develop R&D projects.
	Candidates must have rich experience in research, academic leadership, financial management, strategic planning, people management, as well as senior academic management experience in a university, research institution or similar functions/areas.
	Candidates must demonstrate a good track record of engagement with students and industry.?
	Candidates must have a high level of communicative competence in English; an equivalent knowledge of Chinese would be an advantage.
	Candidates with administration and management experience in international universities or Sino-foreign joint universities are preferred.?
	Some experience of working in a relevant industry would be an advantage.
	Outstanding organisational skills, and ability to prioritise at individual and team levels, to be sensitive to the pressures facing other groups and individuals and to work to deadlines and under pressure.


CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. ?Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

Career Development


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	Professional development training are provided.


Compensation & Benefits

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Education allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
	Paid holidays:
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Annual leave(36days, including University closing days).
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. ?


HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application online:

https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3786&company=xjtlu

Applications must be submitted in PDF that includes 3 parts in the order of:


	An extended cover letter
	A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, current location, and highest degree level
	Contact details for three references??Applications should be received by the closing date stated above.??


For specific enquiries relating to the position, please Dr Xiaojun Zhang, Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) by email on Xiaojun.Zhang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ms Mingyu Yuan, HRBP at Mingyu.Yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn.?


Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

United Kingdom, Southampton

Research technician to join the Big Data in Health Group at the Primary Care Research Centre, working across the NIHR CNC for methodologies.

About the NIHR CNC

A Multiple Long-Term Conditions Cross-NIHR Collaboration (MLTC CNC), has been established to bring together the NIHR’s translational, applied and policy research infrastructure to respond to the NIHR Strategic Framework for MLTC Research; and work together to tackle the MLTC research questions that could not be achieved without this cross-disciplinary collaborative endeavour. This Collaboration will be inclusive of all parts of NIHR, including the NIHR Infrastructure (Biomedical Research Centres, Applied Research Collaborations etc.), Schools and Units.

We are recruiting a part time research technician to join ‘The Methodologies Workstream’ within the CNC. This workstream is led by Associate Professor Hajira Dambha-Miller (University of Southampton) and Professor Colin McCowan (University of St. Andrews). This workstream aims to identify the key challenges around research methodologies (including data science, recruitment, and analysis methods) to treat and prevent MLTC and addressing the consequences of MLTC.

The position will be based within The Big Data in Health Group (BDiH) at the University of Southampton, supervised by Dr Hajira Dambha-Miller. However, the role will primarily be remote.

About the role

The Research Technician will have an understanding of the MLTC field, with strong organisational and administrative skills. They will have good writing skills, work independently and contribute to drafting high-quality academic research papers and convey methodological results through presentations using interactive visualisations. The post is funded for 6 months initially, with the potential for extension depending on progress and funding availability.

About You:

We are seeking applicants with understanding of MLTC and methodologies for health research. The ideal candidate will have:


	Strong organisational and administrative skills.
	Excellent written and verbal communication skills
	An ability to contribute to the drafting research papers and presenting findings through clear and effective visualisations.
	Familiarity with the challenges of research in the context of MLTC and complex health data.


Experience and qualifications in research methodologies, data science, statistics, epidemiology, or related fields are highly desirable.?

Application Details

If you meet the qualifications for this position, we invite you to apply and become part of an innovative and dynamic research group. We aim to create a working environment where you are valued, included, and supported.

Applications will be considered from candidates with relevant experience.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Associate Professor Hajira Dambha-Miller at:?H.Dambha-Miller@soton.ac.uk.


University of Southampton

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology (BI) is a research institute that operates at the highest international level. It includes 40 research groups and 250 researchers. The Institute is situated in the Viikki science park. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-institute-of-biotechnology.

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology, Johanna Syrj?nen laboratory group invites applications for a?

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Our lab works on understanding the molecular basis for cellular communication and signaling. We use a multidisciplinary approach by combining structural biology, biochemistry, and biophysics techniques to address fundamental questions in this field.

The successful applicant will join a project funded by the Research Council of Finland to investigate the micronutrient scavenging mechanisms of pathogenic fungi. They will focus on the structural and functional characterization of membrane protein complexes involved in zinc scavenging.

About the position

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a background in molecular biology, protein expression and protein purification, as well as experience in structural biology. Experience of single particle cryo-EM or working with membrane proteins is highly desirable but not required. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work collaboratively in a team and be adaptable to the different types of tasks and techniques throughout the project. They should also have excellent communication skills in English.

Further degree requirement for postdoctoral position: The degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment.

The position is for 3 years starting in early 2025 or as agreed. A trial period of 6 months will be applied, and the salary will be based on the Universities salary scheme for teaching and research personnel composed of both task specific and personal performance components. The starting salary is ca. 3700 – 4300 euros, depending on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

What we offer

We offer an opportunity to work in an exciting, ground-breaking project funded by the Research Council of Finland. We have an enthusiastic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Our lab is part of the Biomolecular Structure and Function Research Program at the Institute of Biotechnology.

We value mentorship and training. The applicant will be supported in postdoctoral fellowship applications (such as EMBO, Marie Sk?odowska-Curie, etc.) and will have the opportunity to present their research at national and international conferences.

As well as infrastructure for biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins, we benefit from an in-house 200 kV Talos Arctica microscope fitted with a Falcon 4i camera for screening and data collection. We also have access to data collection on Titan Krios 300 kV cryo-electron microscopes at international facilities.

Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families and in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region possess top expertise in sciences in terms of a vibrant talent pool, leading research, strong support services and functioning collaboration networks. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university.

How to apply

The deadline for the applications is 31.12.?but the position will be filled immediately once a suitable candidate has been identified.

Application should include the following documents as a single pdf file: CV (with the names and contact details of 2-3 referees), list of publications, and a motivation letter describing your current/past projects, career goals, what you would like to learn from the Syrj?nen lab and what you might bring to the Syrj?nen lab.

Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the ‘Apply for job’ button. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via SAP Fiori.

For further information and inquiries please contact Group Leader Johanna Syrj?nen (email: johanna.syrjanen@helsinki.fi). For further information on the recruitment system or process, you may contact HR Partner Anu Roine (anu.roine@Helsinki.fi).?

Helsinki Institute of Life Science

Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) is a research institute established in 2017 that supports high quality life science research across the University campuses and faculties. HiLIFE builds on existing strengths and new recruits and partnerships to create an attractive international environment for researchers to solve grand challenges in health, food, and environment. HiLIFE coordinates research infrastructures in life sciences and provides research-based interdisciplinary training.

University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki, founded in 1640, is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The university has an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and professional development opportunities. The International Staff Services office assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland.

Do you have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment contract, a grant researcher's contract, a visiting researcher's or visiting professor's contract at the University of Helsinki? Log in here to apply to our open positions.


University of Helsinki

Hong Kong

Ref.:?530910
Work type:?Full-time
Department:?Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine (21200)
Categories:?Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as?Post-doctoral Fellow in the Breast Cancer Genetics Research Laboratory in the Department Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref 530910), to commence as soon as possible for three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Applicants should have a Ph.D./Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Science, or a related discipline. Preference will be given to those with experience in cancer biology, molecular biology, and animal work. Applicants in addition to good interpersonal and communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility and commitment, organized and able to work independently as well as in a team. Enquiries about the post should be sent to Prof. Ui-Soon Khoo at?uskhoo@pathology.hku.hk.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.? Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.? Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until?February 28, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.


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