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Astana Medical University

Astana Medical University was founded as a medical institute in 1964 and was given academy status in 1997. It was raised to university level in 2009 and has been controlled by the national Ministry of Health since 2010.
Students can study across faculties of international medicine, dentistry, public health, nursing, preventative care, pharmacy and postgraduate education.
The university has 105 international partner institutionsin a range of countries including in Russia, Uzebekistan, Finland and China.

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This is an exceptional time to be joining the University of Southampton Information and Cyber Security team within the University’s IT department, iSolutions. The Security team is uniquely placed to advise, support, and defend the University against security threats.

About the Role

You will take a leading role in securing the Secure Data Research Environment, providing specialist expertise in information and cyber security to protect sensitive research data and ensure compliance with security standards. You will work closely with colleagues across the University to monitor and analyse security systems, respond to incidents, address vulnerabilities, and implement security measures.

You will also be responsible for supporting the University’s preparation for and maintenance of cyber security accreditations, including Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO/IEC 27001.

The role is currently remote with future flexible options.

The interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing the 14th?July.?

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The University of Southampton is a research-driven institution, home to some of the world’s leading minds, expanding our knowledge and passing it on to future generations. iSolutions is the University’s IT support service whose 230+ staff support the delivery of the University’s research and education activities. We would love you to join us and help change the world for the better.

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The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society.

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As a young university, we encourage innovation and seek the right candidates?to join?us?in?realising?our vision into an increasingly vibrant reality. We offer competitive remuneration,?generous employment benefits,?access to?funding?to undertake research of relevance to industry,?and opportunities to inspire and nurture?the next generation of skilled and work-ready undergraduates.

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Essential


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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

FACULTY OPENINGS AT THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society.

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As a young university, we encourage innovation, and seek the right candidates?to join us?in?realising?our vision.?We offer competitive remuneration,?generous employment benefits,?access to?funding?to undertake research of relevance to industry,?and opportunities to inspire?and?nurture?the next generation of skilled and work-ready graduates.?We currently have positions available at all levels, from Lecturer to Full Professor, in the following areas:?


	Accounting: Financial?Accounting?
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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.

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For this faculty position, we are looking for candidates with an engineering background, who have extensive experience in?intelligent robotic systems.

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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.
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	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.
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	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.


Finland

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

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