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Magtymguly Turkmen State University

Magtymguly Turkmen State University is located in Turkmenistan’s capital city of Ashgabat. TDU was founded in 1931 as Ashgabat Pedagogy Institute and became Turkmenistan State University in 1950, and was renamed in 1993 after Magytmguly Pyragy, a Turkmen poet and religious thinker.
It is divided into faculties of maths, information technology, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, Turkmen language and literature, English language and literature, Roman-Germanic and Asian languages, history, law and professional development.
Most date to its early years, but English teaching started in 1959 and information technology was spun off from maths in 2019. Social work is a new addition along with a master's programme in psychology and pedagogy. Postgraduate courses began in 1933.??
Students can join groups practising local dance and musical styles as part of the Melodies of Happiness cultural centre.?
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FACULTY OPENINGS AT THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY?

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) aspires to be a leader in innovative learning by integrating learning, industry and community. Its mission is to nurture and develop individuals who build on their interests and talents to impact society in meaningful ways.

Our engineering degree programmes have been developed through extensive consultation with industry, thus creating a curriculum that supports the industry’s needs in manpower development and innovation. We look forward hire faculty with industrial experience to foster applied learning in the course being delivered.

SIT focuses on working with the industry on translational research and innovation, spanning technology readiness levels (TRLs) 3-7. Unlike traditional research which is discovery-oriented, applied research projects have higher TRLs which bridge the gap between theoretical research and industry applications. SIT Engineering Cluster focusses on the five key pillars of Applied Research (i) Infrastructure (Maintenance) (ii) Sustainability (Built Environment) (iii) Energy Resilience (iv) Maritime Engineering and (v) Advanced Manufacturing, working with various industry sectors in Singapore as well as in the region.

For this faculty position, we are looking for candidates with an engineering background, who have extensive experience in?intelligent robotic systems.

Job Description:

SIT is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual for the position of?Assistant/Associate Professor. This position emphasizes excellence in teaching and applied research. As a faculty member, you will play a crucial role in shaping the education and research endeavors of our institution.

Teaching Responsibilities:


	Delivering high-quality lectures and interactive classes in topics related to robotics, robot operating system (ROS), system engineering, computational mathematics, C/C++ programming, data structure and algorithm, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning at the undergraduate level.
	Developing engaging course materials, including syllabi, lecture notes, assignments, and assessments, in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
	Employing innovative teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning experiences.
	Mentoring and advising students on academic and career-related matters.
	Evaluating and providing constructive feedback on student performance, including assessments and projects.
	Actively engaging in academic research to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.


Applied Research Responsibilities:


	Conducting cutting-edge research in autonomous system, human-robot interaction, AI for robotics and AI-driven control system, with an emphasis on practical applications and industry relevance.
	Seeking external funding and grants to support research projects and initiatives.
	Collaborating with colleagues, both within the institution and externally, to foster interdisciplinary research and contribute to the overall research goals of the department.
	Publishing research findings in reputable journals and presenting at conferences and symposia.
	Supervising graduate students in their research work and guiding them to facilitate their success.
	Engaging with industry partners and stakeholders to develop collaborative research projects and foster technology transfer.


General Responsibilities:


	Actively participating in departmental meetings, committees, and other administrative tasks as required.
	Contributing to the continuous improvement and development of the curriculum, course materials, and teaching methodologies.
	Demonstrating a commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
	Engaging in professional development activities to enhance teaching and research skills.
	Promoting the institution's reputation through active involvement in professional societies and organizations.


Qualifications:


	A Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
	Strong experience in mechatronic system design, robotic perception, autonomous system, human-robot interaction and integration of sensors/ actuators with robotic system.?
	Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++ and Python, ROS, AI and machine learning, and their application to robotics.
	Significant experience in applied research, with a focus on practical applications in industry.
	Experience in securing external research funding and managing research projects.
	Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and industry partners.
	The ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented academic environment.
	A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and research.


Successful candidates will join the Engineering (ENG) Cluster (one of five academic clusters in SIT), as members of a team of accomplished experts passionate about higher education and deeply involved in industry transformation through applied research programmes.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. All applications must be submitted electronically via?SIT Career Website.


Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

SIT's mission is centred on nurturing industry-ready graduates who possess deep technical expertise and transferable skills to address future challenges. We collaborate with industry in our education, providing them with a talented workforce and benefiting from our collaborative research endeavours.

Our?University’s distinctive?applied learning pedagogy integrates work and study, embedding authentic learning experiences within real-world settings. Through strategic partnerships forged by our academic staff with industry, learners bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application inside?and outside?of the classroom. These active and authentic learning opportunities ensure that?graduates enter?their careers with relevant?skills and competence.

In research, SIT faculty aims to bridge the gap between?knowledge creation and utilisation. Our faculty work?closely with industry on translational research and innovation, focusing on addressing significant?industry challenges to positively?impact businesses.

The Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme is co-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SIT to encourage and support exceptional?Singaporeans who are?interested in pursuing an academic career at SIT.

The Early Career Awards (ECA) are designed to support Singaporeans who have recently completed their postdoctoral training and prepare them for an academic career at SIT. This award aims to enhance the teaching capabilities of the recipient and help build a strong research portfolio.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria


	Singapore Citizen??
	Recently completed postdoctoral training??
	Excellent academic record plus a high degree of proficiency and motivation for a research area that is strongly aligned with SIT’s supported areas?
	Strong passion for teaching, research and an academic career


Benefits

Awardees may receive research grants to help build a competitive research portfolio. Upon completion of the award, awardees will be considered for Assistant Professorship.

Awardees will also be assigned a faculty mentor for the duration of the scheme.

Application Process


	Applications are open throughout the year. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for the 2026 intake.?
	Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year.?
	Final Interview by Panel for shortlisted applicants will take place from March to April 2026.
	Awards for the 2026 intake will be finalised by July 2026.


Supported Areas for START

Health Sciences?


	Diagnostic Radiography:?Radiography involves the controlled use of ionising radiation, radioactive substances and non-ionising radiation to produce diagnostic quality images of the human body, facilitating the diagnosis and treatment of patients (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).
	Dietetics:?Dietetics involves the management of medical conditions and promotion of health through application of food and nutrition. Dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy and implement specific diet strategies for chronic medical conditions, illnesses, or injuries (Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association).
	Nursing:?Registered nurses render health services to individuals, families, and communities (Singapore Nursing Board Code for Nurses and Midwives 2018).
	Speech and Language Therapy:?Speech and Language Therapy involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of communication and swallowing disorders (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).
	Occupational Therapy:?Occupational therapy involves assessment and interventions to work or school, self-care, leisure or play, physical environments as well as cognitive, mental and physical components of function to enable individuals affected by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psychosocial dysfunctions or the aging process, to engage in everyday life occupations in order to maximise independent performance of life roles, prevent disability and maintain health (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).
	Physiotherapy:?Physiotherapy involves assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of pain, injury, or any other physical dysfunction, through the use of education, exercise, manual therapy, electro-physical agents, technology or any other treatment for those purposes (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).



United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

Are you passionate about interdisciplinary research, digital innovation, and building technology that improves urban living? The Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES) at NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking a motivated and skilled Research Assistant to help drive the next generation of urban research and community-focused innovation in the UAE.

About the Role

As a Research Assistant, you will support cutting-edge projects in urban science, computational social science, and usability research. You’ll work closely with our team of Principal Investigators (PIs) to design and implement data-driven systems, conduct advanced analyses, and promote sustainable and equitable urban living through digital tools such as CITIESair and the CITIES Dashboard. You’ll also play a key role in community outreach, engaging with stakeholders across academia, public institutions, and local communities.

What You’ll Do


	Enhance and expand CITIES Digital Initiatives (CITIESair and CITIES Dashboard)
	Build user interfaces and web/mobile applications for academic research
	Conduct usability testing, data analysis, and visualization for interdisciplinary studies
	Coordinate with local and regional partners, including schools, government bodies, and NGOs
	Collaborate with other NYUAD research centers on projects related to sustainability and digitalization
	Mentor undergraduate student assistants and support research fellows
	Organize workshops, community events, and help publicize CITIES' research.


What We’re Looking For

Required:


	Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
	Strong programming skills in web and mobile development (e.g., HTML, JavaScript, React)
	Experience with Internet-of-Things (IoT), especially air quality sensor networks
	Data analysis and visualization skills (Python, R, Google Charts, etc.)
	Familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative research methods
	Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills


Preferred:


	Training in smart cities or software-enabled sustainability
	Knowledge of WordPress and experience managing student assistants
	Background in community-focused research or civic tech


Why Join CITIES?

CITIES is an interdisciplinary research hub focused on addressing complex urban challenges in the UAE and beyond. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking center that combines technology, science, and policy to create real-world impact.

To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, research statement (except for Research Assistant positions, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format.?

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.


New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Kingdom, Durham

The Role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Department of Engineering with a particular emphasis on hydrogen technologies. The EPSRC project, UNISON, seeks to improve the combustion of neat ammonia by exploring fuel additive-enhanced combustion or a catalytic burner that enable ammonia-hydrogen co-combustion. Key goals include optimising combustion efficiency, minimising emissions, and providing industry-ready solutions for ammonia combustion. Working within the EPSRC project, they will focus on clean combustion challenges, analysing and interpreting research findings, supporting the development of innovative combustors, and driving innovative technology solutions. The role also involves contributing to research funding bids, supporting licensing or spin-out activities, and enhancing the broader public understanding and commercial impact of the research.

The post-holder is employed to work on the UNISON project which will be led by Prof Dawei Wu. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

Person Specification 

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications

A good first degree in an?Engineering related subject. A PhD (or be close to submission) in?Mechanical/Thermal Engineering or related subject.

Experience

Experience in conducting high quality academic research. Demonstrable ability to write material of a quality commensurate with publication in highly-ranked journals. Demonstrable ability to present research papers at?international?conferences and communicate complex information to specialists and within the wider academic community. Experience in?designing and operating combustion test rigs; developing analytical engineering models using CONVERGE or other CFD tools; and conducting experimental studies in a mechanical engineering laboratory environment, with a focus on hydrogen-related technology development.

Skills

Demonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, including participating in research meetings. Ability to work independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria 

Experience

Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career. A track record of presenting research at conferences, symposia, or meetings, commensurate with stage of career. Demonstrable ability to develop research proposals and designs in collaboration with other academics. Experience of overseeing students with respect to the development of their practical/research skills e.g. acting as a demonstrator; supervising student projects/practicals. Experience in?working with industry partners and other internal or external parties to maximise the research impact and establish new research collaboration

Skills

Demonstrable ability to plan and manage independent research.

Contact Information

Department contact for academic-related enquiries

Prof Dawei Wu, MOL Professor of Maritime Energy Systems

Email: c/o

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.


Durham University

?44,355 - ?51,735 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

United Kingdom, London

About us

The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES) is a vibrant faculty based in the heart of London with a long tradition of world-leading research and teaching in physics, mathematics, chemistry, informatics, engineering and natural sciences.

?This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of the research operations team that manages a wide-ranging research funding portfolio across our five departments.

Reporting to the Senior Research Operations Manager in the NMES Faculty Office at the Strand Campus, this is an integral role focused on developing and widening the post-award support that we offer within our research operations function.

About the role

The Research Operations Manager is a key position in the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES) Faculty Office that plays an important role in the development and implementation of post-award processes across the five departments of the Faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight of post-award support across NMES and provide guidance and support to both our academics and the department-based Senior Research Operations Officers and Research Operations Managers.

The post will report to the Faculty’s Senior Research Operations Manager.

The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES) comprises Chemistry, Engineering, Informatics, Mathematics, and Physics – all departments highly rated in research activities and a wide-ranging portfolio of education programmes.

Celebrating diversity and supporting staff is important to us and we offer a range of provision including flexible working, caring support (including a Parenting and Carers Fund and the Carer’s Career Development Fund), training, and a variety of diversity and inclusion networks. Staff can apply for flexible working to help them balance the demands of their professional and personal commitments and we offer comprehensive leave policies for parental, adoption, surrogacy, dependant, and shared leave.

The university is making investment in NMES and both student and staff numbers are growing. Our staff come from over 45 countries and 56% of our students are from outside the UK. Principally located on the Strand Campus in the heart of central London.

This is a full time (35 hours per week) post and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria


	Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with staff at all levels, within and outside the organisation.
	Experience of supporting research activity within the Higher Education sector and a strong understanding of the research funding landscape.
	Highly numerate and analytical with proven experience of dealing with budgetary and financial processes, ideally relating to research funding.
	Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and delegate tasks appropriately and work to tight deadlines.
	Experience of producing detailed reports using complex data from a wide range of sources.
	Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
	Excellent IT skills, including experience of using and manipulating databases and other electronic resources.
	Ability to provide management information to a high level of detail and accuracy


Desirable criteria


	Educated to first degree level or equivalent.
	Strong commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace through inclusive management practices
	Experience of supporting Post-Award activity in a Higher Education Institution


Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

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.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘?How we Recruit’ pages.

Grade and Salary:??44,355 - ?51,735 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID:?116286
Close Date:?26-Jun-2025
Contact Person:?Richard Lane
Contact Details:?Richard.lane@kcl.ac.uk


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Computer Science

Education Studies

Law

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Social Sciences

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Gender Equality 2025801-1000^th