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Philadelphia University (Jordan)

Philadelphia University (Jordan) was established in 1989 and opened its doors to students in 1991. It is named after the old city of Amman, which used to be called Philadelphia. Its 327 acre campus is located between Amman and Jerash, surrounded by picturesque natural beauty.
The university offers undergraduate bachelor’s of arts and science degrees across eight different faculties: arts, business, engineering and technology, science, law, nursing, pharmacy, and allied medical sciences. Courses are taught in both English and Arabic language, and the academic year spans two regular semesters with an optional summer session. Postgraduate master’s degrees are also on offer at Philadelphia.
 With 32 universities, Jordan has a large student population with students coming from all over the world to study there.

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United Kingdom, Durham

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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Engineering, with a focus on digital twin modelling for marine engines and propulsion systems involving different decarbonisation technologies, as well as the development of AI-driven decision-making tools for optimising low-carbon marine powertrain designs. This position is part of the Horizon Europe project SEASTARS, which aims to transform maritime sustainability by integrating cutting-edge emission-reduction and efficiency technologies into four retrofit and four new-build vessels operating across inland, short-sea, and high-seas shipping routes.

The project seeks to deliver industry-relevant tools that enable optimal design and operation of greener vessels, backed by real-world demonstrations. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of multi-disciplinary modelling, advanced AI algorithms, and decision-support tool development. Responsibilities will include programming, analysing and interpreting data, and contributing to innovative solutions that support maritime decarbonisation. Additional duties involve supporting research funding proposals, engaging in licensing or spin-out activities, and enhancing the public and commercial impact of the research.

This post is fixed term on the Horizon Europe SEASTARS project, e.g. the funding is available from 01/07/2025 for a fixed period only; the project is time limited and will end on 31/12/2027.

Person Specification 

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications

A good first degree in an?Engineering related subject. A PhD (or be close to submission) in?Marine,?Mechanical, Thermal Engineering or Computer Science.

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?developing engines and/or fuel cells models in GT-Power. Experience in?using MATLAB/?Python/Siemens Simcentre to?develop AI-assisted programme and models for powertrains and propulsion systems within the transportation and energy sectors.

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 in?developing cryogenic hydrogen storage/compressor/pump models and conducting experimental cryogenics studies. 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

Prof Dawei Wu, MOL Professor of Maritime Energy Systems

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Durham University

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Startdate:?01.10.2025?|?Working hours:?30?|?Collective bargaining agreement:?§48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until:?30.09.2028?
Reference no.:?4119

We are looking to strengthen our team at the newly established?Cluster of Excellence EurAsian Transformations. The Cluster involves more than 30 researchers from four academic institutions (Austrian Academy of Sciences,?University of Vienna,?Central European University,?University of Innsbruck). The Cluster explores original-language sources in dozens of languages with a view towards addressing issues of contemporary relevance - diversity, mobility, identity - in historical perspective, pursuing comparative questions and stressing forms of connectivity in the realms of culture and religion, economy and politics, across Eurasia. We strive for a fruitful interdisciplinary dialogue and seek cooperation with the regions involved in order to create new academic infrastructures in Austria and internationally and to promote plurilateral research perspectives. EurAsia explores the transformation processes of Eurasia - understood as the entire landmass of both continents, Europe and Asia - from antiquity to the present.

We are looking for a PhD candidate in the field of

Geographies of Power in the Eastern Mediterranean World (c. 1000-1800)

Your personal sphere of interest:

Your position will be embedded in the cluster activities of Research Node 1 ("Geographies of Power") and the conceptual discussions of the Transversal Working Group 4 "Decentering Eurasian Empires and Geographies, from the 1200s to the Present".

You will pursue a?PhD project?related to one (or several) of the following subprojects or work packages of the cluster:


	Agencies and Space in Imperial Borderlands: Ottoman Transformation of the Balkans (14th-16th Century), coordinated by?Grigor Boykov?and?Jens Oliver Schmitt
	Resource Accumulation and Labour Coercion in Premodern Household Economies in a Long-Term Perspective, coordinated by?Juliane Schiel?and?Michael Jursa
	Nature, Environments and Societies in Ottoman and Turkish Sources, coordinated by?Yavuz K?se
	Mobility and Migration in Byzantium, coordinated by?Claudia Rapp


Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	Work on your dissertation within the subproject of the Clusters as defined above.
	We expect the completion of your doctoral thesis agreement within 12 months.
	Research in the area of the Clusters as defined above.
	Active participation in the activities of the Clusters.
	International publication and presentation activities.
	Participation in the further development of the Clusters.
	You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.


This is part of your personality:

Your profile:


	MA in history
	Excellent knowledge of at least one source language and at least two modern languages of the Eurasian region
	Competences in a regional discipline within Eurasia as geographically defined above
	You are in the initial phase of your PhD education
	Ability to work in a team
	Very good written and spoken English skills. Good written and spoken German skills is an advantage but not a must


We also expect:


	Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary exchange and research work in teams
	Outstanding MA thesis
	Comprehensive exposé of the planned PhD thesis (max. 5 pages)
	Demonstration of use of source languages of the Eurasian region


What we offer:

Work-life balance:?Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.
Inspiring working atmosphere:?You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Good public transport connections:?Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training & Coaching:?Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
Fair salary:?The basic salary of EUR 3714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all:?We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:


	With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
	With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (max. 5 pages)
	Master Degree?/?Diploma
	Demonstration of use of source languages of the Eurasian region
	Via our??job portal / Apply now -?button


If you have any content questions, please contact:

Melanie Malzahn

melanie.malzahn@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the?advancement of women?and?diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

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Application deadline:?07/01/2025


University of Vienna

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

United Kingdom, London

About us

The Department of Informatics is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral research fellow with an excellent track record in knowledge graphs, semantic technologies, and machine learning. Topics of interest in this area include, but are not limited to: natural language processing, large language models,? graph learning, general pre-trained transformers, prompt engineering, knowledge graphs, knowledge representation, knowledge engineering, linked data.

About the role

The successful candidate will join the Distributed AI (DAI) group in the Department of Informatics, King’s College London. They will carry out research in neuro-symbolic AI, with a focus on using generative AI and prompt engineering as a method to engineer knowledge graphs one can trust. This includes the design of algorithms and architectures, but also process blueprints and guidance for knowledge engineers to use generative AI tools productively.?

The post holder will work closely with Prof Elena Simperl and Dr Albert Mero?o Pe?uela and a team of 15+ researchers and PhD students in the area of knowledge graphs. The role covers research in the areas mentioned above, as well as the production of scientific publications and application showcases to drive research impact. The researcher will also be expected to support the organisation of impact creation activities, including hackathons, workshops, tutorials, and community meetups. The research outputs will inform work undertaken in the group in several large collaborative grants and application areas, including cultural heritage, enterprise data management, and legal compliance.

The ideal candidate will have solid expertise in the technical areas mentioned earlier, as well as a proven track record of scientific excellence (through publications in A and A* conferences and journals) and of open science and FAIR practices (through software, datasets and other research outputs, participation in challenges etc). Familiarity with knowledge engineering methodologies and with semantic technologies, in theory and practice, is a firm requirement.?

The post is full-time (35 hours per week), offered on a fixed term contract for 18 months. We can discuss part-time options in exceptional circumstances. There is also the option to extend the contract beyond the 18 months provided funding is available.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria


	PhD in computer science, AI or related area
	Proven experience of knowledge engineering and semantic technologies such as knowledge graphs, ontologies, data modelling, RDF, RDFS, OWL
	Proven experience with predictive and generative AI
	Practical experience in using large language models, generative AI techniques, prompt engineering
	Proven record of A/A* scientific publications and open science/FAIR practices
	Teamwork skills demonstrated e.g. through project work, organization of joint events, co-authored papers etc.
	Time management and organisational skills, including experience in organizing small scientific workshops and similar


Desirable criteria


	Familiarity with the design of AI enabled tools, AI assistants, and agentic AI
	Familiarity and contributions to Wikipedia and/or Wikidata
	Familiarity with one or more of these application domains for neuro-symbolic AI: law, cultural heritage, enterprise data management
	Track record of organising dissemination and community building events e.g. workshops or tutorials co-located with academic conferences


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.

*?Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

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.

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:?116389
Close Date:?30-Jun-2025
Contact Person:?Elena Simperl
Contact Details:?Elena.simperl@kcl.ac.uk


King's College London

Morocco

Postdoctoral Opportunity : Nuclear Physics and Applications – UM6P

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a leading African institution committed to research and innovation, aiming to establish itself as a world-class university in its areas of expertise. Located in Benguerir, at the heart of the Green City, UM6P actively contributes to economic and human development by placing research and innovation at the forefront of Africa's advancement. The university is dedicated to generating sustainable impact at national, continental, and international levels.

About the Center of Expertise for Phosphates (CEPH)
The Expertise Center for Phosphates (CEPH) collaborates with industry through a joint program focused on enhancing industrial performance and achieving operational excellence. By leveraging applied research and innovations, CEPH bridges academic expertise with industrial needs to foster progress and efficiency in phosphate-related activities.

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Nuclear Physics and Applications
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in nuclear physics and its applications, with expertise in radiochemistry applied to the phosphate industry.

Key Responsibilities
1.?? ?Analysis and Monitoring of Radionuclides and Heavy Metals:
o?? ?Develop and implement nuclear analysis methods to characterize phosphate ores and their by-products.
o?? ?Monitor and control the migration of radionuclides and heavy metals throughout industrial processes.
2.?? ?Optimization of Industrial Processes:
o?? ?Utilize nuclear techniques to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of industrial processes.
o?? ?Collaborate with production teams to integrate innovative solutions.
3.?? ?Development of Advanced Systems and Methodologies:
o?? ?Design detection and dosimetry systems tailored to the specific needs of the phosphate industry.
o?? ?Innovate analytical methodologies to identify optimization opportunities.?
4.?? ?Training and Awareness:
o?? ?Participate in training and raising awareness among industrial teams on radioprotection and nuclear techniques.
o?? ?Supervise students and young researchers.

Required Skills
1.?? ?Nuclear Instrumentation and Advanced Detection Techniques:
o?? ?Proficiency in detecting ionizing radiation and using Monte Carlo simulation software (MCNP, GEANT4).
o?? ?Knowledge of multi-element analytical techniques (PIXE, XRF, ICP-MS).
2.?? ?Valorization of Industrial Waste:
o?? ?Experience in developing processes for treating and valorizing radioactive industrial waste.
3.?? ?Cross-Functional Skills:
o?? ?Ability to write technical reports and scientific publications.
o?? ?Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary academic and industrial teams.
o?? ?Project management and team supervision capabilities.

Candidate Profile
??? ?Ph.D. in Physics or equivalent, with a specialization in nuclear physics and detection techniques.
??? ?Experience in academic and/or industrial projects related to the phosphate industry or similar fields.
??? ?Strong command of Monte Carlo software and advanced analytical techniques.
??? ?Scientific publications in specialized journals.


Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

United Kingdom, Southampton

We are looking for a creative and strategic Head of Social Media and Content to lead the University’s social media strategy and campaigns. This key leadership position is a new post that will lead a team of social media and digital content specialists to boost engagement for the University online.

You will bring together social media expertise, channels and responsibilities under a single comprehensive approach that supports the University Strategy and enhances our reputation in the UK and internationally. You will be adept at using audience insight to create compelling story-led digital content that resonates with key stakeholders online, using data to track engagement and drive continual improvement. You will bring an innovative, creative approach to driving cut through and bringing our world-leading research, exceptional student experience and innovative partnerships and innovation to life, driving student retention and recruitment.

A natural team leader, you will bring together colleagues from across the University to amplify stories across social media, establishing best practice and providing guidance to those managing faculty and school accounts. You will work closely with colleagues in the Marketing team to provide support and advice on paid-for social media campaigns. ? You will need to be adept at advising senior leaders on both opportunities and risk, providing guidance on how to maximise social media profiles to boost reputation with key influencers and stakeholders. You will also be skilled at monitoring issues online, giving prompt advice and updates on how to mitigate risk and manage challenging situations.

As a vital member of the management team, you will role model Southampton’s values, providing inspirational leadership to your team to support high performance, staff engagement and collaborative working.

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. If you would like an informal chat, contact?commssupport@soton.ac.uk


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