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United Kingdom, Southampton

Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Fellow to join our committed and enthusiastic team of anatomists in our goal to provide the highest quality student experience.?

The University of Southampton is a global centre for excellence in research and education and a founding member of the Russell Group. The Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences (CLAS) is part of the Medical Education group, in the Faculty of Medicine.?We are located at Southampton General Hospital where we benefit from?a resource-rich creative environment and the close proximity of our clinical colleagues.

Our principal role is to develop and deliver human anatomy teaching and learning for undergraduates. Teaching areas include gross anatomy, microanatomy, developmental anatomy and neuroanatomy. Members of academic staff also have curriculum management and development roles in the Faculty and wider University.

In this role, you will focus initially on teaching anatomy to undergraduate medical students studying on the BMBS programmes. Your teaching contributions will include practical sessions, workshops and lectures and you will take a leadership role in the delivery of areas of provision e.g. cardiopulmonary etc. You will contribute to the setting and marking of assessments and the analysis and evaluation of anatomy teaching. There will be opportunities to develop and deliver innovative teaching and learning approaches in anatomy and you may contribute to courses for a range of postgraduate professionals including surgeons, anaesthetists and other health professionals. In addition, there will be opportunities to undertake leadership, management and engagement activities within the Faculty.?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic medical/anatomy/science undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a related area. The successful candidate would have a detailed understanding and knowledge of anatomy and experience teaching anatomy within higher education. Experience teaching medical students would be desirable. ?

For additional information/informal enquiries before submitting your application, contact Skantha Kandiah, ?s.s.kandiah@soton.ac.uk

Please include a covering letter and full CV in your application.

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University of Southampton

United States, San Diego



Assistant Professor of Mexican-Central American Politics
Political Science

Location: San Diego
Open Date: 
              Jul 31, 2024
            

Description
The Political Science Department at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mexican and/or Central American Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2025. Applicants should demonstrate a well-developed research agenda, a promise of sustained scholarship, and a record of effective teaching. 

Qualifications
The department seeks a scholar with expertise in the politics of Mexico or Central America broadly understood. We are open on theoretical and methodological approaches and welcome scholars trained in comparative politics or international relations. The successful candidate's geographic scope of research will focus on one or more countries in the region while substantive topics can include, but are not limited to, the politics of inequality, development, indigenous politics, environmental politics, state/society relations, immigration/migration, militarization, social movements, or human rights. The successful candidate will have sufficient expertise to teach and mentor on the politics of Mexico.As part of a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) located on the US-Mexico border, we value research and teaching that are grounded in the politics of neighboring countries that have deep historical, economic, and political ties to the US and to Southern California. The candidate would be expected to offer a range of courses serving political science and associated disciplines and might also collaborate with interdisciplinary programs such as the Center for Latin American Studies, Sustainability, ISCOR (International Security and Conflict Resolution), or the Mesoamerican Studies Center in Oaxaca.The Political Science Department at San Diego State is dedicated to the ideal of the engaged teacher-scholar. It has over 600 undergraduate majors and provides course offerings for students with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. At the graduate level, the department maintains an M.A. program of high quality. The members of the faculty share a strong commitment to collegiality, active participation in the governing of the department, innovative scholarship, methodological pluralism, rigorous teaching, and robust intellectual and normative engagement. Candidates are encouraged to consult the department website: http://politicalscience.sdsu.edu.We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy two or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. Candidates that meet BIE criteria: (a) are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline, (b) have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline, (c) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students, (d) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research, (e) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group, (f) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that engages underrepresented communities, (g) have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or (h) have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Please indicate in a separate diversity statement how you meet at least two (2) of these criteria. Additional guidance on our BIE program for applicants is here.SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region, with a campus in San Diego serving 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students and additional locations in Southern California's Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia.  SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation's Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 97 areas, masters in 84 and doctorates in 23. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information.  SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university, an Asian-Native American-Pacific Islander -Serving Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.

Application Instructions
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/150566

Applicants must apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/150566. A completed file includes a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, complete teaching evaluations (quantitative evaluations and complete sets of qualitative evaluations of recent courses), sample syllabi, academic writing samples, diversity statement, and three letters of recommendation. To ensure full consideration, submit all materials by September 30th, 2024. Screening of applications will begin then. Applicants who will have completed the Ph.D. by the start of the term of appointment will be given priority. Those without a Ph.D. in-hand should include in their letter of interest a statement of progress on the dissertation and reasons to expect completion in a timely fashion.Further inquiries should be addressed to Jonathan Graubart, Chair of the Department of Political Science, at graubart@sdsu.edu.The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule for Assistant Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $82,000-$87,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information, click here.As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.






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San Diego State University

Base Salary $105K - $116K + 17% superannuation ?

Australia, Camperdown


	2 x full time, 3-year fixed appointments ?
	Opportunity to be part of a an exciting global initiative in astronomical science 
	Base Salary $105K - $116K + 17% superannuation ?


About the opportunity

The University of Sydney’s School of Physics is soliciting applications for two Researchers in Astrophotonics and Astronomical Instrumentation at Astralis-USyd.

This exciting role at Astralis-USyd (one of 3 nodes of Australia’s Astronomical Instrumentation Consortium, Astralis) is part of a major astrophotonics initiative launched from the University of Sydney as the lead institution in an international collaboration involving several observatory and university partners worldwide. We aim to revolutionise observational astronomy by producing next generation astronomical instruments founded on photonics technologies. Our group is an established world leader in astrophotonics, having pioneered instruments for photonic interferometry, nulling, wavefront sensing and spectroscopy at the world’s leading telescopes. The successful candidate will join our vibrant interdisciplinary team tackling some of the biggest challenges in observational astronomy by way of innovative technological solutions.

Your key responsibilities will be to:


	create innovative astronomical instruments and algorithms for groundbreaking astronomical science in high-contrast and high-angular-resolution imaging
	design and characterise novel instrument concepts based on astrophotonic technologies (including the photonic lantern and photonic integrated optics), by way of computer simulations, laboratory prototyping and on-sky testing
	develop novel data analysis and/or instrument control code, leveraging advances in machine learning and real-time control
	fabricate robust instrumentation or photonic components for use at 8m-class and future ELT-class observatories
	lead instrument development projects, including coordinating with scientists, engineers, observatories and other stakeholders to ensure optimum outcomes
	deliver outcomes in a timely way to meet milestones in the funded instrumentation projects.


About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Researchers in Astrophotonics and Astronomical Instrumentation who have:


	a PhD or equivalent experience in physics, optics, photonics or astronomy, or an engineering background with a focus on?optical or photonic instrumentation
	demonstrated experience in astronomical instrumentation (whether hardware, software, or another related aspect), or in optical/photonic instrumentation development
	demonstrated skills in scientific / numerical programming and data analysis
	excellent collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
	a keen, self-motivated interest in exploring novel techniques and methods to solve problems.


Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement?

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.?

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.?

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. ?

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.? Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rebecca Astar or Cherie Goodwin, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au

? The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for this role.

Applications Close

Tuesday 26 November 2024 11:59 PM


The University of Sydney

?38,232 to ?42,999 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

United Kingdom, London

About Us

The Sailem group is an interdisciplinary team dedicated to advancing deep learning and bioinformatics techniques for analysing large-scale biomedical data. We have a strong focus on cellular imaging data, recognizing its significant potential for translational medicine. To learn more, visit the Biomedical AI and Data Science group at ?www.hebasailem.com.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join a highly collaborative project as part of the Nucleic Acid Therapy Accelerator Consortium to develop machine and deep learning approaches and maintain heterogenous data supporting drug discovery and development.

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The candidate should have strong background in deep learning and/or biomedical image analysis algorithm development and interest to employ such techniques to advanced applications in biology, digital pathology and medicine development. The specific research project requires expertise in modern methods for image segmentation and classification of large imaging data using convolutional neural networks. Experience in web-based application development is desirable.

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This post may appeal to candidates with background in computer science or engineering interested in now developing skills and experience in biomedical research. Candidates with good experience in machine learning, bioinformatics, database management, and visualisation techniques will also be considered. The successful candidate will be joining a new group and thus this position provides an opportunity for the right candidate to be part of an exciting new venture.

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This is a highly collaborative project with several institutions including Oxford University, Cambridge University, and UCL. While having prior experience in working on interdisciplinary projects would be an advantage it is not a requirement. ?

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This is a full time post and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31/10/2025.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

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Essential criteria


	Have MSc in Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Chemoinformatic or another related area
	Excellent programming skills in Python
	Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings
	Good understanding of software testing
	Demonstrate a strong interest in interdisciplinary research
	Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities


Desirable criteria


	Experience in dealing with large image data and cloud computing
	Experience of contributing to reports and articles for publication
	Strong interest in biomedical applications
	Experience of working in a research team and contributing ideas for new research projects
	Experience of developing web applications using advanced javascript libraries


Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

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We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘?How we Recruit’ pages.

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Interviews are due to be held in late November or early December.

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We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK. Please note this is dependent on the salary offered which is based on your experience and will be discussed at the offer stage.


King's College London

Residential Services at the University of Southampton offer accommodation to over 6000 students. In order to enhance and maintain the service offered to our diverse customers, we are recruiting for a domestic assistant position in Southampton.

The role will involve working individually or as a member of a team to deliver the cleaning of designated areas to ensure that they are kept in a safe, clean and hygienic condition. Some of the duties will include kitchen cleaning, sweeping, vacuuming and dusting. You should also be willing to undertake some manual handling, bending and reaching as part of your normal duties.

The successful candidate will have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work and enjoy working as part of a diverse and dynamic team. Communication skills and attention to detail is essential as this is a customer focused environment where we strive to provide the best service to our residents.

The post available is for 20 hours per week Monday to Friday. Some weekend working will be required in the summer for open days, student arrivals and departure periods.

University employees benefit from 20 days annual leave (plus 6 University closure days), contributory Pension Scheme, supplied uniforms and a structured training scheme.


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