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Rivers State University

Rivers State University was established in 1980 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
At its foundation, it was Nigeria’s first technical university, and the first public state university in the Niger Delta region of the country.
The main language os instruction is English.
The main campus is in the Diobu district of Port Harcourt, along with other campuses at Ahoada, Emohua, Etche and Sokpenwa .
The university has 11 faculties including science, engineering, basic medical science, communications and media studies, management science, humanities, education, social science, agriculture, environmental science and law.?
Its six institutes include research groups concerned with pollution studies and space technology as well as the Rivers Institute of Agricultural Research and Training.
The four research centres include Marine and Offshore Engineering, set up in 2018 with the support of petro-chemical corporations.
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?41,761 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

United Kingdom, London

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The position is for a FCPA research assistant to investigate Sagnac interferometry for fibre amplification.

The FCPA project is for 6 months to be held in the attosecond quantum physics laboratory at King’s College London, in the NMES faculty at the Strand Campus (under the supervision of Dr Amelle Zair).

We are looking for hiring an excellent research assistant with a master’s degree in Photonics. Candidates should have expertise in fibre amplifier, either through a master project, and internship or a secondment. This experience should include setting up, testing, characterising a fibre femtosecond amplifier. Any additional experience in research link to the measurement of femtosecond pulses will be complementary.

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, further details available at?www.kcl.ac.uk/nms.Physics:

The study of Physics at King's dates back to the foundation of the College in 1829. The Department is currently undergoing significant growth with substantial investment in new appointments, research infrastructure and laboratory space refurbishment. Further information may be found at:?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/physics

About the role

The FCPA research assistant primary role will consist of? investigating Sagnac interferometry for fibre amplification of a high repetition rate femtosecond Ytterbium CPA system at King’s College London in the Attosecond quantum physics laboratory led by Dr Amelle Zair.

The FCPA researcher assistant will be responsible for the following activities:

Research:?Undertaking research on FCPA amplifier by preparing and setting up the amplification architecture. Conducting measurements of the stability of the amplifier, beam quality, the gain and the power law. Conducting literature review and experiments and document all data and results obtained.

Expertise:?He/She/They need to have expertise in fibre amplifier set up in depth and be capable of learning implementing this in a whole CPA chain.

Teaching and learning:?Assisting in the supervision of master students and support the other member of the laboratory. He/She/they will be expected to show consideration as part of pastoral care duty.

Communication:?Write research material on FCPA (reports, publications, documentations). Present research progress to supervisor and collaborations and meetings.

Liaison and networking and support managing: Liaise with the group members and support them in research activities.

Teamwork:??Participate to all diagnostic developments (CEP stability, femto-measurement via FROG, SPIDER, POLLYWOG etc…) and attend and contribute to all relevant meetings (experimental meetings, group meetings, one-to-one, collaborative meetings and journal club).

Initiative, problem solving and decision making: He/She/They are expected make use of standard technique concerning amplifier build up (optical alignment procedure and NA fitting etc…), measurement of all characteristic and data management (analysis, coding, organization, storage etc…) needed for the FCPA project and find solution on optical implementation. Contribute to the delivery of the lines (amplified line, multi colour line etc…)? for the research applications with the team. Generate original idea on the design of FCPA and its implementation based on outcomes.

Planning and managing resources:? He/She/They will be in charge of support planning and allocating bam time to the experiments on a weekly basis, coordinate the FCPA work.

Work environment:??Be the main point of contact for safety documentation and participating as a representative of the group to the monthly H&S meeting.

This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week) with a probation of 6 months, offered on a fixed term contract until 31st May 2026. The position is an onsite position. It cannot be undertaken remotely.

Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the ?Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the ?Centre for Research Staff Development?for more information.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria


	A master in photonics that includes a clear femtosecond fibre laser expertise (master project)
	A strong expertise in femtosecond pulse measurements
	An expertise in technical drawing of system.
	An expertise in optical paths set up and design for research.
	Excellent communication skills and reporting
	High level of commitment and working in a team


Desirable criteria


	Coding ability (labview, Maltab, Python or similar)
	Ability to produce, archive, organize and test data and documentations
	Ability to assist in mentoring or sub supervision
	Being EDI aware and bystander


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 page. 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:??41,761 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance?? ?
Job ID:?129805
Close Date:?10-Nov-2025
Contact Person:?Amelle Zair?? ?
Contact Details:?amelle.zair@kcl.ac.uk


King's College London

Morocco

Area of specialization:

Critical Zone is the “heterogeneous, near-surface environment in which complex interactions involving rock, soil, water, air, and living organisms regulate the natural habitat and determine availability of life-sustaining resources”. Its limits range from the top of the canopy down to the bottom of the aquifer. The successful applicant to this position will join the 51吃瓜 Critical Zone Science Chair at the Institute For Advanced Studies at UM6P to develop and conduct a research program to strengthen the understanding of the geochemical processes that created the different soils and how they govern water, air, and C, N, P, and other elements biogeochemical cycling within the critical zone. The successful candidate must understand the roles of water and atmospheric physics and chemistry in forming soils and how the use of the topsoil for agriculture interacts with deep soil (weathering profile) and vice versa. This person should have a good understanding of methods and techniques (e.g. isotopic and spectroscopic techniques) that would allow him/her to track and determine the origin, the fate and speciation of elements from the parent material and underground water to the soils, soil microbiota, plants and atmosphere. The successful candidate must provide scientific support to the other members of the Chair in terms of mineralogy, geochemical cycling, biogeochemistry, Earth surface processes, thermodynamics of equilibrium and/or disequilibrium, phase diagrams, and biochemical weathering. He/she must have a good understanding of paleoclimatology to model and predict future scenarios for agriculture in face of climate change and to what extent building sustainable agricultural systems can support fighting climate change.

Job description:

The 51吃瓜 Critical Zone Science Chair at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) invites applications for a full-time professor position in Isotope Geochemistry (open rank). The successful applicant will conduct research in Isotope Geochemistry aiming to understand the role played by water fluxes and their interactions with rocks of different compositions on soil formation and the control it exerts on the functioning of the critical zone.

Figure 1 depicts a framework of the critical zone functioning and guiding questions to understand it. The successful applicant should develop his/her program with this in mind.

Other duties include advising students and postdocs, teaching graduate courses at UM6P, supporting the overall activities of the Chair and have a close relationship/follow up with the Chair’s scientific committee.?The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the different groups and departments of the university, including the Geology Department, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, International Water Research Institute, African Genome Center, Chemical and Biological Sciences, and Material Science, among others.

Evidence of research and teaching excellence is expected. Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written,?are?required.





Figure 1 – Critical Zone visual concept on the left, with the flows of energy and matter entering it and interacting with the environment forming soil organic matter, producing food, weathering the rocks, forming the soils, and so on, influencing the functioning of the critical zone. On the right side we have some guiding questions to help understanding the mechanisms controlling the functioning of the critical zone. Together they represent a framework that the successful applicant should take into consideration when designing his/her program.?

Key duties:

Successful candidates are expected to:


	Initiate, develop, and lead joint research projects and programs in isotopic geochemistry in collaboration with a multidisciplinary consortium in the field.
	Generate external research funds to support and maintain integrated research programs.
	Establish collaboration and partnerships with great international scientific institutes.
	Supervise post graduate students, develop teaching materials, and attract high level scientists.
	Publish in well-ranked and high-impact-factor journals.
	Teach and develop research regarding the principles of geochemistry; biogeochemical cycling of elements; fundamental biological and chemical processes controlling organic carbon sequestration in the soil; use of state-of-the-art spectroscopic and isotopic techniques; and modeling.
	Translate the basic scientific knowledge generate from the above-mentioned disciplines into sound management practices on how to better manage our soils and agricultural systems.
	Stay up to date with all current environmental science research.
	Organize datasets and modeling efforts and support the development of long-term trials.
	Willing to travel for some time to develop fieldwork in the African continent and to visit other international institutions and partners.
	Support the fulfillment of the goals and mission of the 51吃瓜 Critical Zone Science Chair.


Criteria of the candidate:


	PhD in environmental science, soil science, surface geochemistry, or related fields from a recognized university.
	At least 2 years of postdoctoral research experience in environmental sciences within the above-mentioned subjects, preferably with international experience.
	High publication record in international well-ranked journals (at least 10 publications in the last 3 years).
	Significant research record and leadership in molecular environmental science studies, including the use of state-of-the-art spectroscopic and isotopic techniques and modeling capabilities.
	Excellent verbal?and?written communication skills in English.
	Skilled in both field and lab work.
	Good record of funding.
	Proactive, ethic, and respectful person.
	Organizational dexterity, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
	Maintains positive attitude in fast-paced changing environments.


UM6P offers highly competitive salaries at the international level. Our researchers get incentives through a participation to the intellectual property they develop.


Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at?https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Assistant Professor
Department of History
(Post Ref.: 25/232)

The Department of History (https://www.ln.edu.hk/history/) invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of History specializing in the United States and the World. Candidates with expertise in transnational and global history are especially encouraged to apply.

General Requirements

Applicants should hold a PhD in History or a closely related field. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service. The ability to teach courses in U.S. history and contribute to the Department’s strategic areas—global Asia, public history, and/or digital history—is essential. Experience in digital humanities will be considered an advantage. The appointee is expected to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointments with possibility of consideration for substantiation.

Application Procedure?(online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter, CV, and at least one writing sample as part of your dossier in the online application system. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for providing references.?Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer.?Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University

Hong Kong

Ref.:?533210
Work type:?Fractional / Part-time, Full-time
Department:?Centre for Advancement of Chinese Language Education and Research within the Faculty of Education (10088)
Categories:?Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Research Manager (at the rank of Senior Research Assistant or Post-doctoral Fellow)?in the Centre for Advancement of Chinese Language Education and Research (CACLER) within the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 533210), to commence as soon as possible until 31 August 2026, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should possess (i) a Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science or equivalent, with 3 years’ related work experience, or a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline; (ii) solid statistical and computing skills; (iii) effective communication skills in both written and oral Chinese (mainly Cantonese) and English; and (iv) the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to conduct educational research. Relevant research experience in educational settings will be an advantage.

The appointee will work with the Principal Investigator to conduct research in a predominantly independent manner. Responsibilities will include conducting systematic reviews of literature and focus-group interviews in schools admitting multicultural students at pre-primary and primary levels. They will be responsible for developing study designs, overseeing the timeline of project research outcomes, data collection, management, analysis and interpretation, preparing research reports and research papers, training research assistants, and performing other duties as assigned.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 532431) need not re-apply.

The University only accepts online applications 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?October 31, 2025?(further extended to November 30, 2025), or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.


The University of Hong Kong

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent?benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date:? 17 November 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join Newcastle University at a key moment for bioengineering. The School of Engineering is expanding its research and teaching activity in this area, supported by major capital investment in the new??110 million Stephenson Building. This includes purpose-designed laboratories for biomaterials, tissue engineering, neuroprosthetics, biorobotics, and biotribology, as well as specialist equipment for biofabrication, microfabrication, and device development.

We are a world class research-intensive university, delivering teaching and learning of the highest quality and playing a major role in the economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Our researchers collaborate across disciplines to address global challenges in health, ageing, data, energy, and sustainability.

We are seeking to appoint a Professor or Reader in Bioengineering to lead and develop research and teaching in this area. Applicants should have a strong academic profile in a relevant field of bioengineering, with a proven track record of high-quality research outputs, success in securing external funding, and academic leadership. Candidates will be considered for appointment at Reader or Professor level, depending on their experience and achievements.

We particularly welcome applicants whose research aligns with one or more of the following focus areas:


	Medical Robotics and Human–Machine Interaction,?including robotic systems for rehabilitation, assistance, or surgery, and technologies for interfacing with the human body.
	Rehabilitation Engineering and Biomechanics,?covering the design, mechanical evaluation, and clinical translation of assistive technologies such as prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility aids.
	Biomaterials, Biofabrication and Regenerative Engineering,?including the development and application of functional biomaterials, scaffold systems, bioprinting technologies and surface-modified devices for medical devices and tissue engineering, complementing and enhancing our existing strengths in this area.
	Smart Biomedical Systems and Device Integration,?involving the development of integrated biomedical devices combining sensors, embedded systems, and real-time control or feedback.


We also encourage applications from candidates in other areas of bioengineering who can demonstrate research excellence and a clear contribution to the strategic development of the School and wider University.

The successful candidate will contribute to research leadership, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary collaboration—particularly with the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the University Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering. They will also be expected to build partnerships with industry, charities, and other stakeholders to support impactful research.

They will also be expected to develop and maintain strong partnerships with external organisations, including charities, industry, and other stakeholders who provide financial, logistical, or in-kind support for research activities. A commitment to excellent and inclusive teaching is essential, along with a proven track record in effective teaching delivery and curriculum development.

As a senior academic within the School, the post holder will be expected to foster a collaborative and supportive environment, contributing to leadership and mentoring across a multidisciplinary community of researchers and educators.

Key Accountabilities


	Shape and lead high-quality research activity in bioengineering, aligned with the strategic vision of the School and Faculty.
	Secure significant external research funding from national and international bodies, industry, and charitable organisations.
	Initiate and lead interdisciplinary research collaborations across the University, including with the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and other external partners.
	Build and maintain strong links with industry, healthcare, government, and other external stakeholders to support research and impact.
	Contribute to the design and delivery of research-led teaching in bioengineering, including the development of new modules, laboratories, and student projects.
	Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
	Supervise and support doctoral researchers (PhD/MPhil), postdoctoral researchers, and early-career academics, fostering a vibrant and inclusive research culture.
	Play an active role in programme development, academic governance, and leadership activities across the School and Faculty.
	Promote a positive academic culture that supports equality, diversity, and inclusion.


The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

All levels


	An excellent research profile in bioengineering or a related field, demonstrated by a strong record of high-quality publications and external research funding.
	Recognition for research excellence and academic standing, with an emerging or established international reputation, appropriate to career stage.
	A clear understanding of the research, innovation, and policy landscape relevant to bioengineering and healthcare technologies.
	Experience in the design and delivery of high-quality and inclusive teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
	Evidence of academic leadership, such as leading research teams, mentoring, curriculum development, or contributing to academic governance.
	Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, students, and external partners.
	Experience of contributing to the strategic development of academic programmes, research groups, or broader organisational initiatives.
	A track record of collaborative working across disciplines, institutions, or sectors (e.g. healthcare, industry, government).


Applicants for appointment at Professor level should also demonstrate:?


	A sustained record of international research leadership, including high-impact publications, significant research income, and evidence of wider research impact.
	Experience of leading major collaborative research programmes, interdisciplinary initiatives, or institutional strategic projects.
	A significant and sustained contribution to academic leadership at School, Faculty, or national level, including shaping strategy, mentoring colleagues, and influencing the direction of research or education.


?Attributes and Behaviour


	Demonstrates collegiality and leadership, supporting an inclusive and respectful academic culture.
	Shows self-awareness and emotional intelligence, showing empathy and cultural sensitivity
	Demonstrating resilience during periods of adversity and significant change
	Performance and results orientated, focussing on goals and promoting a learning culture by motivating others to achieve shared objectives and ensuring a commitment to continuous improvement.
	Demonstrates professional Integrity and accountability by taking responsibility and championing the Universities values.
	Evidence of influential and collaborative leadership through effective communication, fostering strong relationships and establishing strategic direction.


Qualifications


	A PhD in bioengineering or a closely related field.
	A recognised teaching qualification in Higher Education or equivalent experience (Desirable)
	Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution (Desirable)


How to Apply

For a confidential conversation please contact Professor Brian Shaw, brian.shaw@newcastle.ac.uk

Applications should consist of a cover letter, no more than 2 A4 sides, outlining your contribution to the role and evidence of how you meet the essential criteria along with your CV

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.? We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.? We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver??Athena Swan?award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.? We also hold a?Race Equality Charter?Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.? We are a?Disability Confident?employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.?


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Arts and Humanities

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Physical Sciences

Psychology

Social Sciences

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Quality Education 20251001-1500^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2025801-1000^th