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?45,497 per annum including London Weighting Allowance

United Kingdom, London

About us

King’s College London (King’s) is a world-leading Russell Group research institution. The work will be undertaken in the Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions, which is an integral component of the King's Faculty of Oral, Dental and Craniofacial Sciences. All Centre Principal Investigators are recognised world leaders in host-pathogen interactions, microbial pathogenesis, mucosal disease, immunology, and oral cancer. The Centre possesses core facilities designed for molecular, cellular, immunological, microbiological and animal research, and extensive scientific expertise in complementary research programmes.

About the role

*Candida?albicans?is usually a commensal organism of mucosal surfaces?but under suitably predisposing conditions can cause severe morbidity and life-threatening infections.?C.?albicans?possesses several virulence factors that promote disease including the ability to form hyphae and secrete the toxin candidalysin. However, the regulatory factors that control the yeast-hypha transition and direct pathogenic and commensal mechanisms are unclear. A Research Associate will employ molecular, protein, cellular, immunological and ‘omic’ technologies to investigate the yeast-hypha transition*,* candidalysin gene (ECE1) regulation, and the host response against pathogenic and commensal strains of?C.?albicans?in vivo*. They will be funded by the BBSRC and based in the laboratories of Professor Julian Naglik and Dr Jonathan Richardson at King’s College London, where they will produce independent, original research within the group.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until?29 June 2028 or 3 years from start date

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria


	PhD in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology/Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology or related discipline.
	Research experience in fungal pathogenesis, especially?Candida.
	Research experience in molecular biology and genetics i.e. gene regulation, transcription factor binding.
	Research experience in fungal CRISPR technology.
	Research experience in cell biology technologies i.e. signalling.
	Research experience with animal (mouse) work.
	Good verbal and written communication skills.
	Good practical and organisation skills.
	Computer skills (Office, information technology, bioinformatics).


Desirable criteria


	Personal Licence holder (for BSU work).
	Research experience in cell culture.
	Research experience in ‘omic’ technologies i.e. ChIP-Seq, CHIP-SICAP, (single cell) RNASeq.
	Research experience with immunological technologies i.e. westerns, antibody/T cell assays.


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.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

This post is subject to Occupational Health clearances.

Grade and Salary:??45,497 per annum including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID:?113645
Close Date:?15-May-2025
Contact Person:?Julian Naglik
Contact Details:?julian.naglik@kcl.ac.uk


King's College London

United Kingdom, Southampton

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Operating Service and contribute to a range of activity in support of the Faculty's International Strategy.

The successful candidate will provide proactive and comprehensive operational support to our annual Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes Programmes, including the recruitment, onboarding, and academic environment support for over two hundred teaching staff. They will also deliver efficient and value-added administrative support to the Academic Centre for International Students department, part of the School of Humanities, including governance, human resources, and financial processes.?

The successful applicant will demonstrate:


	Excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the academic community and professional services teams
	A collegial and inclusive ethos, with intercultural competency
	Strong organisational techniques, with the ability to plan and prioritise their workload and manage stakeholder expectations
	High attention to detail, with a track record of delivering accurate and quality outputs
	A positive approach to challenges, with the capacity for flexibility and reflection


The post is based primarily at the Avenue Campus, with opportunity to work at Winchester School of Art and Highfield campuses, as well as from home for approximately 40% of the time. The post is available on a full-time basis, however we support flexible working and will consider part-time/ job share applications. The post is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover the substantive post holder's secondment..

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value the diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Clodagh Owens, Senior Administrator (International)?C.Owens@soton.ac.uk?in advance of the application deadline. Interviews are planned for Tuesday 13 May via Microsoft Teams; shortlisted candidates will receive invitations on Friday 9 May.


University of Southampton

About us?

The School of Education, Communication & Society (ECS) has been at the forefront of teacher education and education research for over 130 years. Today we are renowned for our teaching and research expertise in science and mathematics education; language, culture and communication; and public policy.

We are a part of the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy and are based at our Waterloo campus. For more information about the School please see our website: ?www.kcl.ac.uk/ecs

About the role

The School of Education, Communication and Society (ECS) at King’s College London invites applications for a ten-month Postdoctoral Research Fellowship within the Global Observatory on Academic Freedom project (GOAF).

GOAF is a research endeavour launched in 2020 focusing on the study of contemporary understandings and practices of academic freedom across various jurisdictions, higher education systems and institutions. A key aspiration of GOAF is to produce research that supports the development of conceptual reference points and practical guidelines for academic freedom that are better adapted to the present times and challenges in this area. For this, GOAF engages with academic communities and other relevant stakeholders to both reimagine the concept and strengthen effective practices of academic freedom that transcend yet have utility in diverse academic, regulatory and social-political contexts.

This is a full time post and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 8 months from the day you start.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:?

Essential criteria


	A PhD in social sciences, law or humanities (or pending results).
	A record of research, writing and/or policy and public engagement on academic freedom and related subjects.
	A commitment to the principles and practice of intellectual autonomy and academic freedom and to advancing these values in academia and society.
	Excellent communication skills.
	Planning skills, efficient time management and ability to work independently.
	Initiative, creativity and flexibility.


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.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Grade and Salary:??44,355 inclusive of London Weighting
Job ID:?113687
Close Date:?18-May-2025
Contact Person:?Liviu Matei
Contact Details:?liviu.matei@kcl.ac.uk


China, Taicang Pt

School:?School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department:?Department of Applied Linguistics
Position:?Associate Professor/Senior Associate Professor/ Professor (depending on experience)
Discipline: Language and Health Humanities, Ecolinguistics
Location:?Suzhou, China
Contract Type:?Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended
Advertisement End Date: Open until filled (early submission of applications is encouraged)

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit?www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS

The Department of Applied Linguistics is a research-intensive environment with two MA programmes, which also contributes a Linguistics pathway on four UG programmes. We have recently established a Language and Cognition Research Laboratory, for Psycholinguistic and Phonetic research, with eye tracking technology. The School of HSS also hosts the Health Humanities Research Group, part of the Research Center for Culture, Communication, and Society:

https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/research/research-centres/cccs/research-groups/health-humanities

Linguistics at XJTLU is a rapidly expanding area. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Associate/Senior Professor/Professor with excellent research, teaching, and supervision qualifications who will contribute to the department’s research profile. We are specifically looking for candidates who can contribute to teaching and research in one of the following areas:


	Language and health
	Health Humanities (Language and Linguistics-focused)
	Ecolinguistics / Language and Environment


Candidates should indicate which of these areas they have expertise in and be prepared to develop the department’s research and teaching profile in the chosen area.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in interdisciplinarity and collaboration within the Department and School. Please see https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/academic-departments/department-of-applied-linguistics/ for details of our existing colleagues and research strengths, which include Sociolinguistics, Multilingualism, Discourse Analysis, Corpus Linguistics, Cognitive Linguistics, and Psycholinguistics.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The appointee will be expected to contribute to the department’s research profile and should have an excellent track record of publication in their research area, appropriate to their stage of career. An ability and willingness to contribute to or lead collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects would be a strong advantage.

In terms of teaching, in addition to their specified area, the successful candidate must be able to contribute widely to the Undergraduate Programme, including in least two of the following: Introduction to Linguistics: Discourse, English as a Global Language, History of English, Language and Society, Semantics and Pragmatics, Language and Gender, Health Humanities, Intercultural Communication, or Language Documentation. A contribution to academic administration will also be expected.?

Staff typically teach 1-1.5module(s) per semester, depending on student numbers. The typical contact hours are around 6 hours per week.

Further information on the School, University, and Suzhou may be found at the university website: http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:


	A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Linguistics, or a related discipline is essential.
	A strong track record or high potential of research, appropriate to stage of career is essential.
	Experience of teaching in a Higher Education environment is essential
	Experience of teaching and supervision at the Postgraduate level is highly desirable
	Experience of Technology Enhanced Learning is desirable.
	Willingness to engage with AI in pedagogy is essential.


CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.? Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	Professional development trainings are provided.??


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Children’s education allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
	Paid holidays:
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Annual Leave (36 days)
		Family Matters Leave
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China:
	XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. ?


HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3904&company=xjtlu

Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:

For enquiries relating to the position, please email to HR at yun.zhang01@xjtlu.edu.cn . Please quote the position and JR 3904 in your enquiry.


	A cover letter that explains how you fulfil the criteria specified in this job description, including specifying which of the three highlighted areas you can contribute to, and which modules you would be able to teach.
	A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
	Contact Details for Three References



Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) 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:

Lecturer
Department of Philosophy
(Post Ref.: 25/37)

The?Department of Philosophy?at Lingnan University is one of the best in Asia. Faculty members publish in leading journals in the field, such as Analysis, Australasian Journal of Philosophy, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, Ethics, Journal of Philosophical Logic, Mind, No?s, Philosophers’ Imprint, Philosophical Quarterly, Philosophical Studies, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, and Philosophy of Science. The department has a thriving PhD programme and also hosts several Postdoctoral Fellows/Research Assistant Professors.

More information on the research interests and publications of philosophers at Lingnan University can be found at:?https://www.ln.edu.hk/philoso

Requirements

The appointee will teach undergraduate philosophy courses, supervise undergraduate final projects, and contribute to the service and development of the Department.

Teaching: The appointee will have a standard teaching load of ten courses per year (30 hours per year), distributed according to the needs of the Department and upon mutual agreement. English will be the language of instruction. If necessary, the appointee might be required to supervise students’ capstone projects.

Service: The appointee will perform administrative duties as assigned by the Head of the Department, if any.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The 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 be made on a fixed-term contract of up to two years.

Application Procedure?(online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application.?Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer.?The review of applications will start and 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.


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