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Hilla University College

Founded in 2009 and accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Hilla University College has expanded to consist of eight science colleges since its establishment. Located in Hillah, a city in central Iraq along the Hilla branch of the Euphrates River, it is the capital of the Babylon Province and is known for its agricultural activities. 
The university offers diverse degree programs in fields including law, economics, theatrical arts, physical education, English, education, accounting, dentistry, nursing, medical device techniques, medical physics, and laboratory techniques. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities facilitated by the Student Activities Division.
The university focuses on nurturing science, advancing educational science, and conducting research at local, regional, and international levels to meet global standards. Research findings are published in journals such as the Hilla University College Journal for Medical Science.

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United Kingdom, Bedford

Faculty or Department:?Cranfield Airport Operations Limited
Based at:?Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work:?40 hours per week - worked to an agreed shift pattern that will include some weekend working.
Contract type:?Permanent
Salary:?Full time starting salary is ?31,679 per annum
Apply by:?09/10/2025

Role Description

Cranfield Airport is a commercial, research and general aviation (GA) airport situated between Bedford and Milton Keynes, and is home to several companies which provide commercial flight training, maintenance, and research and testing for industry and government projects.

About Cranfield Airport Operations Limited

Cranfield Airport is located between Bedford and the City of Milton Keynes and currently operates between 0800 and 1830L Monday to Friday (0900 – 1800L weekends and Public Holidays). The airport has annual movements of circa 35,000 and provides Aerodrome and Procedural Approach control from the UK’s first operational digital control tower, which opened in December 2018.

Situated in busy Class G airspace, Cranfield manages a variety of traffic types ranging from single engine training aircraft to BAe146 and ATR-72. The airport is wholly owned by Cranfield University, who operate several aircraft of their own, including the National Flying Laboratory Saab 340. The airport is home to several companies which provide commercial flight training, maintenance, and research and testing for industry and government projects.

All airport services are provided by Cranfield Airport Operations Ltd, including the FBO, fuelling, and RFFS, which can deliver up to Category 6. Airport facilities include non-precision approaches to both runways and hangarage which has been recently refurbished to modernise and improve energy efficiency.

The airport benefits from the wide range of facilities available on the university campus, from leisure facilities and food outlets to educational resources.

About the Role

This role is an integral part of the team providing refuelling services to a mixture of light aircraft, business jets and based aircraft including the FAAM Bae146 aircraft, NFLC SAAB 340. You will be responsible for :-


	Executing daily quality control checks on equipment and vehicles and ensuring equipment is in a clean and fully functional condition. Ensuring fuel vehicles are correctly loaded and balanced.
	Ensuring that fuel has passed all quality control checks in line with CAA and fuel company regulations prior to it being dispensed and taking receipt of fuel deliveries from suppliers in accordance with CAA and local procedures including sampling, testing and petroleum regulations.
	Keeping a written record and computerised record for each installation which must include detailed information about the grade and quality of fuel delivered and the date of delivery, all samples taken of the aviation fuel and of the results of those samples and the maintenance and cleaning of the installation.
	Ensuring that fuel delivered is fit for purpose.
	Ensuring that we have adequate stock levels.
	Assisting with personnel training for new staff members and competency checks for existing staff members.
	To carry out aircraft refuelling from mobile fuel bowser vehicles within the airport environment to a variety of aircraft types from light general aviation aircraft to larger aircraft including Bae146 and business jets.
	Liaising with business jet customers, based operators and the FBO Department for fuel requirements.
	Adhering to the Aerodrome Manual, Safety Management System and associated policies at all times whilst carrying out your duties.
	Complying with Cranfield Airport Emergency Orders in the event of an Aircraft Accident/Incident as regard to fuel samples being taken for AAIB.
	Ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of any fuel spillages, accidents or potential risks in accordance with Airport Policies.
	Support to University research goals as required in conjunction with your line manager.
	Any other duties to ensure business needs are met.


About You

Ideally, you will be an experienced airport refueller, although full training will be given. You must hold a valid HGV Level 2 Licence, or preferably a HGV Level 1 Licence. You should also have good knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace, and knowledge of JIG regulations. Experience with Excel to enable the fuel farm paperwork to be managed effectively, and? experience of a regulated working environment are also required. The ideal candidate should have a GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent experience.

Previous management experience of refuelling personnel and fuel farm facilities would be advantageous. You should also be able to hold an Airside Driving Permit.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Kris Vick, Airport Operations & Fuel Manager, on (E):?kris.vick@cranfield.ac.uk

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on (E):?peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5121.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9 October 2025


Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Durham

The Role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of agent-based modelling of past societies, working on the Science, Society and Environmental Change in the First Millennium CE (SSE1K) project ( ). The project is funded by the ERC and began in 2023. It is led by Professor Helen Foxhall Forbes at the University of Ca' Foscari in Venice, with collaborators in Basel, Tubingen, and Durham. The postholder will be based in Durham and will report to the Durham project lead, Professor Dan Lawrence. SSE1K explores the environmental and climatic changes that have been identified as causes for societal and political processes and events in the Mediterranean in the first millennium CE, combining historical and archaeological approaches. The central questions of the project are 1. How did humans experience and perceive climatic and environmental fluctuation across the Mediterranean in the first millennium CE, and 2. how did they respond both intellectually and socially to these changing conditions? The postholder will help to answer these questions using agent-based modelling (ABM) of social-ecological systems, drawing on archaeological and historical datasets collated through the project for various regions in the Mediterranean, with a likely focus on Central and Southern Italy. They will have access to the university supercomputing services to support this work. They may also be required to produce maps and perform simple spatial analysis for other members of the project. They will be involved in publications, with opportunities as both a first and co-author, and will also engage in project-related dissemination, administration and other activities.


Durham University

Ireland, Maynooth

Department: Research Development Office
Vacancy ID: 037744
Closing Date: 05-Oct-2025

Maynooth University (MU) is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued.

The Research Development Office is seeking to appoint a research administration professional to support the Head of Research Life-cycle and Talent Development, Director of Research Development and the academic community in research development activities at Maynooth University. The successful candidate will join the Research Development Office team working with the lifecycle team and will report to the Head of Research Life-cycle and Talent Development. The role will based in the Research Development Office which reports to the Director of Research Development under the remit of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.

Salary:

Administrative Officer I (2025):?€59,220 - €84,494p.a. (9 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on?Sunday, 5th October 2025

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University


Maynooth University

?45,031 to ?48,607 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance

United Kingdom, London

About us:

King’s College London is one of the world’s leading universities, renowned for its commitment to education, research, and service to society. The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is Europe’s largest centre for research and education in mental health. This post will be based in the Health Service and Population Research Department within the School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences and affiliated with King’s Women’s Mental Health (KWMH)– a leading centre for research on violence, abuse, and mental health. The successful candidate will also be part of the King’s Qualitative Applied Health Research Centre (QUAHRC), a vibrant interdisciplinary hub dedicated to advancing rigorous and innovative qualitative research in health.

About the role:

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Participatory Research to join an exciting National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) project that investigates and seeks to enhance the mental wellbeing of survivors of coercive control. This unique study has been co-developed with the Violence, Abuse and Mental Health Network’s (VAMHN) Lived Experience Action Group (LEAG) and aims to build a theoretical framework for recovery and wellbeing that will inform the design of future interventions and services.

The postholder will play a central role in supporting and training peer researchers, collecting and analysing qualitative data, and leading on the development of the theoretical framework. They will work closely with the wider project team to ensure that survivor perspectives shape the research process and outcomes, and will contribute to dissemination through academic publications, conferences, and non-academic outputs such as policy briefings and creative engagement.

The role will report to Dr Sharli Paphitis, Senior Research Fellow in Qualitative Methods, and will be embedded in a collaborative, supportive environment that values participatory and trauma-informed approaches. King’s Women’s Mental Health and VAMHN are committed to creating a workplace that prioritises wellbeing, offers flexibility, and actively welcomes applications from those with lived experience of violence, abuse, or mental health challenges.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, survivor-centred research with real-world impact, while developing your own academic skills and profile within a world-class research institution.

This is a part time post (17.5 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract from 1st December 2025 until 31st December 2026.

Please note that as the role is part time, the salary listed in the advert will be amended accordingly (pro rata).

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


	Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with a commitment to inclusive and survivor-centred research.
	PhD in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, psychology, public health, or related).
	Demonstrable experience in participatory qualitative research approaches and conducting qualitative data analysis.
	Experience of working with peer researchers, including providing guidance and support in qualitative data collection and analysis.
	A strong grasp of the use of theory in qualitative research, ideally using theory building approaches such as grounded theory.
	Evidence of strong written communication skills, with examples of published academic articles or other work.
	Familiarity with the ethical and data security and governance requirements of Health Research Authority approved research studies.
	A strong commitment to trauma informed practice, wellbeing, and self and collective care.


Desirable criteria


	Experience of conducting research on violence, abuse, and mental health.
	Experience of working with or supporting peer researchers with experience of violence, abuse, or mental health challenges.
	Experience with creative and/or arts-based research methods.
	Experience of sharing research findings with non-academic audiences


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.

*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 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.

Interviews are due to be held on the 29th October.

Grade and Salary:??45,031 to ?48,607 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance?? ?
Job ID:?125605
Close Date:?02-Oct-2025
Contact Person:?Dr Sharli Paphitis?? ?
Contact Details:?Sharli.paphitis@kcl.ac.uk


King's College London

Morocco

Description of main research theme:

looking for a candidate with strong expertise in advanced thin film deposition, surface modification, and characterization techniques, aimed at developing innovative protective coatings and functional materials for industrial applications. The successful candidate will join a dynamic academic and research team, contributing to advancements in materials development with a focus on thin films, plasma treatments, and protective coatings.

Key responsibilities and qualifications include:


	Conduct research on thin film deposition using physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques, including magnetron sputtering, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques,.
	Develop thin film materials with tailored properties for applications in corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and low-friction coatings.
	Apply low-pressure plasma treatments for surface modification such as nitriding and carburizing techniques to improve hardness, wear resistance, and fatigue life of metallic surfaces
	Perform advanced characterization of thin films, including structural, morphological, mechanical, and chemical analyses to understand film performance under various conditions.
	Collaborate with industry partners to address real-world challenges in protective coatings and contribute to the development of scalable solutions for wear and corrosion protection.
	Explore interdisciplinary applications of surface engineering, including energy, medical and automotive applications.
	Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to materials science, thin film deposition, surface engineering, and characterization techniques.
	Supervision of master and PhD students, providing guidance on experimental techniques, data analysis, and research methodologies.
	Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present work at international conferences.
	Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and with external research partners. ?


Qualification requirements


	A Ph.D. in Materials Science, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field.
	Demonstrated expertise in material science, chemistry, electrochemistry, and surface engineering, with a focus on surface engineering techniques and their applications.
	Proven expertise in the development of thin film materials for corrosion protection.
	Proficiency in experimental techniques relevant to surface engineering, surface characterization (e.g., XPS, AFM, SEM, Raman spectroscopy, Hardness, scratch, friction, and roughness testing), thin film materials synthesis and processing.
	Publication record showcasing research contributions in relevant fields such as low-pressure thin film deposition, thin film material design using physical vapor deposition, surface engineering, materials science, or related disciplines.
	Proven teaching skills and experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
	Ability to work collaboratively with researchers from diverse backgrounds to address interdisciplinary research questions and applications.
	Strong communication skills with the ability to write, speak, and present effectively to a wide variety of audiences including academics and industry representatives.
	Ability to forge collaborative relationships with peers and to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at various organizational levels ?


This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to research and teaching in materials science and plasma processing, with a focus on developing innovative, industry-relevant solutions in surface engineering and protective coatings.

Application procedure

Candidates interested in applying for this position should submit the following documents via our online application portal:


	A brief statement outlining your interest in the position, relevant expertise, and how your background aligns with the responsibilities outlined in the job description.
	A detailed CV including your educational background, research experience, publications, teaching experience, and any other relevant achievements.
	A summary of your past research accomplishments, ongoing research interests, and future research plans,
	A description of your teaching statement.
	Contact information of 3 references (applicants are assumed to have obtained their references’ consent to be contacted for this matter). ?


The short-listed candidates will be invited to meet the university selection committee.


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