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Umaru Musa Yar’adua University

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University was founded by the state government as Katsina University in 2006. The university took its current name in honour of the former state governor Umaru Musa Yar'Adua who became be president of Nigeria and died in 2010. 
The university started with 26 courses spread across faculties of education, humanities and natural and applied sciences. It has subsequently added law, social and management science, medicine and a postgraduate school. The university has plans to open faculties of veterinary medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, agriculture, social science, engineering and environmental studies.
The main campus is located just outside Katsina. The university dairy and poultry farm is located at Ministra in Malumfashi district. 
Six academic journals are published at the university including the Al-Hikma Journal of Islamic Studies.

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Start date: autumn 2025
Post duration: 3 years in the first instance, with a 1-year extension negotiable

Applications evaluated on a rolling basis

The Digital Economic Security Lab is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with a background in politics, law, economics, or related disciplines to work on?GEOCLOUD: The Geopolitics of Cloud Computing, a European Research Council Advanced Grant project.

Outsourcing computation to cloud providers can be economically efficient while at the same time generating new systemic risks and dependencies that governments try to manage.

GEOCLOUD is concerned with mapping the changing geography of computational infrastructures and understanding how it is shaped by the interaction of technology companies’ business interests and states’ economic and security interests.

The project focuses on Europe and East/Southeast Asia, situated within the broader context of U.S.-China technological rivalry. It aims to contribute to international political economy, security studies, and related fields. The researcher will join a multi-disciplinary team led by Professor Vili Lehdonvirta, consisting of both computer and social scientists.

Principal investigator and community

The project’s principal investigator, professor Vili Lehdonvirta, is a Finnish-British sociologist and political economist with a background in computer science. He is the recipient of three European Research Council grants, has served on high-level expert groups at the European Commission, and has published two books on digital economies translated to Japanese, Chinese, and Italian. He holds a dual appointment as Professor of Technology Policy, Department of Computer Science, Aalto University, and Professor of Economic Sociology and Digital Social Research, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford.

The postdoctoral researcher position is part of Professor Lehdonvirta’s Aalto-Oxford joint research group, titled the?Digital Economic Security Lab (DIESL). The multidisciplinary lab comprises both social and computer scientists. The lab’s joint activities include weekly cross-site virtual seminars, annual in-person workshops in Oxford and Helsinki, and conference trips.

Responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher will lead a work package in the GEOCLOUD project that focuses on comparative policy analysis. The aim of the work package is to understand how governments attempt to influence the geography of computation through various cloud-relevant policies, and what impact these policies may have.

This involves three related responsibilities:

Documenting and categorizing government cloud policies

The researcher will develop a dataset of government policies that may shape cloud infrastructure in selected jurisdictions, including Northern Europe, East/Southeast Asia, the U.S., and China. Drawing on existing databases (such as the Digital Trade Integration Database and Digital Policy Alert) and additional sources, the postdoc will systematise policy examples into a format suitable for comparative and quantitative analysis. Relevant policy instruments may include cross-border data flow regulations, procurement rules (e.g. ‘cloud-first’ mandates), tax incentives, infrastructure investments, or designations such as ‘trusted cloud’.

Interview-based assessment of policy impacts

The researcher will conduct interviews with key stakeholders in selected countries. These include policy makers and cloud industry professionals. The goal is to assess the perceived and observed effects of government policies on cloud adoption, infrastructure investments, and data centre location decisions.

Contributing to quantitative analysis of policy impacts

The GEOCLOUD project team will use the cloud policy dataset together with infrastructure and usage data developed in other work packages to model how policies influence cloud geography and computational centralization.

Methods may include multiple regression, panel data models, difference-in-differences, and multilevel modeling.

The postdoc will take part in the analysis to test hypotheses on how specific policies (e.g. subsidies, foundry investments, procurement rules) shape outcomes such as data centre presence or market share of local vs. hyperscale solutions. These analyses will contribute to estimating the economic and political trade-offs of digital sovereignty goals.

The role can be adjusted towards qualitative or quantitative research, depending on the profile of the successful candidate. Additional support for data collection and analysis is available, depending on the researcher’s methodological focus and needs.

In addition to leading their own work package, the postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the broader GEOCLOUD project by co-authoring publications, guiding junior team members, and engaging in public outreach. They will also play a role in shaping the project’s future outputs, such as an open-access “Cloud Observatory” data portal.

Overall, the postdoctoral position requires strong research and teamwork skills, and in return offers excellent career development opportunities, including travel funding, open access publication funding, co-authoring opportunities, graduate supervision opportunities, training courses, access to academic networks in Helsinki, Oxford, and beyond. In particular, Professor Lehdonvirta is keen to support team members in ultimately developing their own ERC Starting Grant applications.

Selection Criteria

Essential selection criteria

Applicants should meet?all?of the following:


	Doctoral degree (or a confirmed defence date) in political science, law, economics, or a related discipline?
	Strong analytical and academic writing skills, with a publication record or demonstrated potential in relevant fields
	Familiarity with a relevant area of digital policy (e.g. data protection regulation, trade policy, infrastructure governance)
	Demonstrated interest in the politics of digital infrastructure, cloud computing, or digital sovereignty
	Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English
	Basic understanding of quantitative methods (e.g. multiple regression)


Additional selection criteria

Applicants should meet some of the following:


	Experience with quantitative methods (e.g. multiple regression, panel data models) or mixed-methods research applied to policy-relevant questions. We welcome candidates with advanced skills, but we also encourage applicants with strong potential and a willingness to develop these skills further as part of the project.
	Familiarity with key concepts in either digital trade, economic analysis, geoeconomics, or technology policy
	Experience conducting and analysing qualitative interviews
	Relevant country expertise and language skills
	Prior experience in multi-country or comparative policy research
	Familiarity with cloud computing platforms or basic Internet infrastructure concepts (e.g. DNS, routing)


Track record of independent or collaborative publications in journals relevant to international political economy, digital governance, or public administration

Job location

This position is physically based at Aalto’s Department of Computer Science, one of the leading computer science research units in northern Europe. The department boasts a history of pioneering contributions to areas such as artificial intelligence and today hosts a growing community of social scientists studying digital technologies. It is situated in the Helsinki area, also home to Nokia, the European Center of Excellence on Countering Hybrid Threats, and a thriving cybersecurity and startup scene. Also located in the area is the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, known among other things for helping to modernize the academic study of geoeconomics.

Helsinki is the capital of Finland, ranked as one of the most innovative countries in the world. Finland is home to Google’s and Microsoft’s cloud regions as well as Europe’s fastest publicly funded supercomputer LUMI. Finland’s new European Commission Vice-President Henna Virkkunen is responsible for technological sovereignty, security, and democracy in the European Union. The World Happiness Report 2024 ranked Finland as the world’s happiest country for the seventh year running.

Pay and benefits

The salary is approximately €4,000-€4,200 per month, depending on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. Benefits include high-quality occupational healthcare, sports facilities, and training courses for supporting professional development. The annual working time is 1612 hours, which enables generous holidays. Support for relocation is available.

How to apply Submit your application via Aalto’s online application system. Please include the following attachments:


	CV
	A cover letter that includes a point-by-point response to how your profile matches the selection criteria listed above (max. 1,500 words)
	One writing sample, preferrably single-authored, demonstrating your academic writing skills, not necessarily on a related topic (ideally around 8,000 words)


Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis from 12 June onwards. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted to arrange an interview. At that point you will also be asked to provide the contact details of two referees.

Please send any informal queries via email to?vili.lehdonvirta@aalto.fi?with the word GEOCLOUD in the subject line. Please note that responses may be delayed.

Related publications

Lehdonvirta, V. Wu, B., and Hawkins, Z. (2024). Weaponized interdependence in a bipolar?world: How economic forces and security?interests shape the global reach of U.S. and?Chinese cloud data centres. Review of International Political Economy. https://doi.org/10.1080/09692290.2025.2489077

Lehdonvirta, V. Wu, B., and Hawkins, Z. (2024). Compute North vs. Compute South: The Uneven Possibilities of Compute-based AI Governance Around the Globe.?7th AAAI/ACM Conference on AI, Ethics, and Society.?San Jose, CA, October 21-23, 2024.?https://doi.org/10.31235/osf.io/8yp7z

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi
youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity
linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity
instagram.com/aaltouniversity

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Aalto 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


University of Southampton

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, London

Director of Student Market Research, Insights & Planning

Founded in 1829, King’s College London is an internationally renowned research-intensive university in the heart of London, dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place.

Kings has over 40,000 students from some 150 countries, and over 12,000 employees and our network spans pioneering thinkers across all sectors, from policymakers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and scientists, to name just a few.? With nine diverse faculties, King’s offers a dynamic home for our students to thrive.

We are now seeking a Director of Student Market Research, Insights, & Planning to provide crucial, data-driven support which will allow us to continue to innovate how we attract students. The postholder will lead a team responsible for providing critical information and understanding regarding incoming students and act as a research and insight hub for the university’s student recruitment efforts.

By conducting market insight and research analysis, identifying the prospective student journey, understanding key decision points and influencers, and ensuring accurate measurement and reporting of performance metrics, this role will inform and help to shape our overall recruitment strategy to guarantee continued success in an increasingly competitive global market. As a member of the 51吃瓜 Student Recruitment and Admissions senior team, and working collaboratively with peers, the postholder will identify key areas for investment, opportunities for growth, and optimisation of recruitment strategies in line with core King’s principles.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in market research and data analysis leadership positions, preferably in large and complex environments. In working with colleagues across the university, and from various disciplinary backgrounds, they will be required to evidence excellent communication and analytical skills, and able to lead and collaborate on large projects. The successful candidate will also be expected to demonstrate a commitment to King’s principles and values, particularly around equality, diversity and inclusion.

For further information please visit the job description and to apply please go to the King’s College London Jobs? pages and submit the specified documentation. For an informal conversation please contact Jamie Surgenor at kings-search@kcl.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 17.00 on Friday 27th June. The selection process will include a formal two stage interview process.

King’s is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.


King's College London

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.


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