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Middle East College

Middle East College is based at the Knowledge Oasis Muscat in Oman’s capital city, a 15 minute drive from the airport.?
It was created in 2000 to provide Oman with a dedicated college of nformation technology.
Undergraduate courses are offered in engineering, business and management and archival skills. Most provision is in English, but the archives and records management degree is taught in Arabic.
Applicants with the best scores on the admission test can have up to 55 per cent of fees remitted.
Classes are spread across the Alkhwirizmi, Ibn Rushd, Ibn Khaldun and Al Khalil buildings on a campus which also has a student hub and a hostel for female students.
Areas of research focus include the internet of things, ‘smart city, big data’, data mining, fuzzy systems, biomedical engineering, and machine learning.
The college has affiliations with the universities of Wolverhampton and Coventry in the UK.?

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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (NBE) is home to world-class multidisciplinary research in human systems neuroscience, multimodal neuroimaging, neurostimulation, experimental biophysics, and biomedical engineering. The levels of description in the research and education at the department range from molecular and cellular measures to noninvasive neuroimaging and behavioral measurements. New generations of multidisciplinary scientists and engineers are educated by engaging them with cutting-edge science and technology. Our strong emphasis on research is also reflected in our wide-ranging collaborations, the highly international composition of our staff, and broad spectrum of funding sources. Our graduates assume positions in academia, industry, and government and emphasize importance of scientific evidence in our society. Our research discoveries and innovations pave the way for new companies contributing to health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

The Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering at Aalto University School of Science invites applications for:

Assistant Professor Position (Tenure Track) in Living State Physics

We are looking for Assistant professor in the emerging field of Living State Physics, which integrates concepts, methodologies, tools, and techniques from the physical sciences and engineering to advance our understanding of processes and properties distinctive to living organisms and systems.

Successful candidates should have a strong background, for example, in molecular and cellular biophysics, biophotonics, non-equilibrium phenomena, or biological engineering.

While the scope of the position is broad, the new Assistant professor is expected to have a strongly experimental approach to research. Their research can span spatial scales ranging from single molecules and proteins to multicellular systems.

The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level which is full-time fixed-term entry-level faculty position on the Aalto University tenure track. NBE is committed to fostering an inclusive environment with diverse faculty members. Women and others underrepresented in the field of this call are particularly encouraged to apply.

Role and requirements

The position is open to individuals with a doctorate in physics or a closely related field. The new professor is expected to build and lead an internationally recognized research group and establish an ambitious research program in the burgeoning research field of Living State Physics.

The new professor shall actively engage in education in this field at the NBE department and also wider at Aalto University and should participate in the development of our curricula at Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels.?

The applicant to be appointed to tenure track needs to demonstrate fluency in English.

Colleagues and infrastructure

Research at the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering encompasses multiple disciplines. While we are looking for a new faculty member with strong competence in their own field, we equally emphasize the importance of being able to appreciate and learn about other fields of study. We also value the curiosity and courage to engage in interdisciplinary work, thereby crossing levels of description ranging from single molecules to systems level.?

The Otaniemi campus offers a comprehensive research infrastructure, including:


	The Aalto University Nanomicroscopy Center provides access to high-resolution electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and X-ray scattering instruments for soft, hard, and biomaterial sample imaging and characterisation.
	Micronova is part of OtaNano, Finland's national research infrastructure for micro- and nanotechnology. It is run jointly by VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland) and Aalto University. Its mission is to develop innovative, enabling technologies, and to apply these in practical micro- and nanosystems. Research at Micronova focuses on micro and nanotechnology, material and device physics, and optics.
	Aalto Neuroimaging (ANI) Infrastructure is hosted at NBE. ANI houses functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) at Advanced Magnetic Imaging (AMI) Centre, magnetoencephalography (MEG) at MEG Core, and behavioral and psychophysical measurement systems at Aalto Behavioral Laboratory (ABL).
	Computational infrastructure comprised of Triton high-performance computing cluster, CSC– IT Center for Science, and LUMI supercomputer.


Potential collaborative institutions include:


	Aalto University in general and NBE in particular have well-established connections to University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital. These connections provide excellent opportunities for translational research and for developing clinical applications.
	Technical Research Centre of Finland,  VTT  is one of Europe’s leading research institutions. VTT is owned by the Finnish state and advances the utilization and commercialization of research and technology. VTT is?located on the Otaniemi campus.


Tenure track in Aalto University

The position is in the tenure track career system, where professors are expected to conduct and supervise scientific research, to provide related academic education, to contribute to developing their field or discipline, as well as to participate in academic service to the University and beyond in the society. For more information on the tenure track system of Aalto University, including evaluation criteria, please see https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track

The Assistant Professor applicants will be reviewed?based on?their potential and merits in research, teaching, service and impact in relation to the career stage.

Individuals appointed to the tenure track conduct research and teach in order to build academic merits towards qualifying for an appointment to a tenured position. Career advancement on the tenure track is based on scheduled appointment reviews, which take into account the candidate?s merits in all evaluation areas.

What we offer

All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. We are an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing. We provide:


	Starting package and grant writing support to help you establish your own team,
	Excellent staff training and mentoring?programmes,
	Occupational health care services, and
	Relocation support


Aalto University encourages flexible working hours to allow a healthy balance between work and family life. For all new staff members and their families, Aalto University provides dedicated introductory social and cultural events around the year.

Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities. The position will be located at the Aalto University Otaniemi Campus.

Finland is a great country to live in, with or without family. Finland is safe, politically stable, and well-organized society with a healthy living environment. Finland offers many state-subsidized services including affordable day care, free schools and universities, which are consistently ranked among the best in the world. More information about living and working in Finland is available here.

For more information

If you have any questions or need additional information about the open position, please do not hesitate to contact the Chair of the Departmental Committee, Professor Anton Kuzyk,
anton.kuzyk@aalto.fi, and for questions related to the recruitment process HR Partner Jenni St?hl, jenni.stahl@aalto.fi.

Ready to apply?

If you want to join our community, please submit your application no later than 15.08.2025 (before midnight Finnish time) through our recruiting system by using the "Apply" link.

To apply, please share the following application materials with us:


	Cover letter
	Curriculum Vitae: please follow the template recommended by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity.
	List of publications, with the five most significant publications highlighted, including a paragraph describing their significance and the applicant’s contribution.
	Research po



	rtfolio: a concise (4-10 pages) reflection on the merits, long-term vision, and research plan. For instructions, visit Policies and Procedures ?document, Page 25. Please include a description of potential synergies with current research groups at NBE.


All material should be submitted in English and must be enclosed as a single standard pdf file with file name “lastname_firstname_application.pdf”. The first document of the pdf file is the cover letter, followed by the appendices in the order given in the list above. Applications should be written using a minimum font size of 11 pt. The application materials will not be returned.?Please also note that our recruitment system will accept only a limited number of attachment, (max 5 with 5MB size each) - consequently please abide by our request to combine materials to a single pdf-file.

Applications for tenure track positions should be addressed to the Dean of Aalto University’s School of Science and sent through the electronic recruitment system.?Please refer to the title of the position concerned in your application.

Based on the application materials, the Departmental Committee of the recruitment will choose the most suitable applicants to visit NBE for interviews and teaching demonstrations.?
A teaching portfolio will be requested from these shortlisted candidates: see Aalto University?s guidelines.  In addition, these shortlisted applications will be reviewed by external experts.

Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). If you are a visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via “Apply” - link Aalto University open positions.

Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open or to extend the application period.

You can find more about us and about your future colleagues in these videos and a virtual tour:

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Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto

Check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi

More about Aalto University:

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Ref.:?532210
Work type:?Full-time
Department:?School of Biomedical Sciences (22600)
Categories:?Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as?Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences?(Ref.: 532210), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.Applicants should have a PhD degree with research experience related to neuroscience or biomedical science/engineering or two-photon?in vivo?imaging. ?Experience in animal handling,

behavioral experiment, immunohistochemistry, EEG/EMG in mice is strongly preferred. Experience in molecular cloning or computational modeling is a plus. The appointee should be organized, self-motivated and be able to work independently as well as in a team. He/she will work under the supervision of Professor Cora Lai in research projects relating to sleep, neuromodulation, and learning and memory. For enquires regarding the position, please contact Professor Cora Lai at?coraswl@hku.hk?.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V.? Review of applications will start from?June 17, 2025?and continue until?July 2, 2025?or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.


The University of Hong Kong

Ref.:?532265
Work type:?Full-time
Department:?Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (20700)
Categories:?Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as?Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine?(Ref.: 532265), to commence as soon as possible for two or three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

These posts are created specifically to bring new impetus and talent to the University’s research enterprise, and to meet the strategic research needs identified by the Department of Microbiology. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree with extensive research experience in virology or biochemistry; expertise in virus-host proteome and antiviral drug development will be an advantage.?The appointees will conduct research projects related to influenza virus and coronavirus under the supervision of Dr. Shuofeng Yuan. Please find more details for research projects under Dr. Yuan’s lead at?https://hkumicro.hku.hk/university-staff/dr-yuan-shuofeng/.?

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.? Pre-application inquiry with Dr. Yuan (yuansf@hku.hk) is highly encouraged. Review of applications will start from June 16, 2025 and continue until?December?1, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.


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:

Associate Director (Application Development) Information Technology Services Centre (Post Ref.: 25/130) Responsibilities

Reporting to the CIO & University Librarian, the Associate Director (Application Development) for the Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) will lead the strategic development, design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-level applications and software solutions critical to the university’s academic, administrative, and research operations. This role demands a visionary leader with robust technical expertise, exceptional management skills, strong leadership skills and a passion for leveraging technology to address institutional challenges. The successful candidate will oversee a team of developers, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and user-centric applications aligned with Lingnan’s institutional goals. The appointee is required to deliver the following key responsibilities:


	Application Development Leadership:
	
		Lead and manage the ITSC’s application development team of over 16 developers, ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and user-centric software solutions
		Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and post-launch support
		Steer the migration to a new Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system including planning for data migration, system integration with existing ERP and other internal systems, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, testing, and implementation while ensuring smooth operation of the university during migration
		Lead initiatives related to digital transformation, process automation, and integration with existing systems, fostering innovation across the University
		Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies, DevOps, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
	
	
	Strategic Planning:
	
		Support the CIO & University Librarian to develop and execute a technology roadmap that aligns with Lingnan’s strategic goals
		Identify and integrate emerging technologies (e.g. cloud computing, AI and data analytics) to optimize university operations and user experiences
	
	
	Stakeholder Engagement:
	
		Collaborate with academic faculties, administrative units, research staff and other stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver tailored IT solutions
		Build strong partnerships with vendors, external developers, and industry experts to ensure successful project outcomes
	
	
	Project and Resource Management:
	
		Develop and manage budgets and resource allocations for application development projects
		Lead multiple high-priority projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and alignment with quality standards
		Proactively identify risks, resolve bottlenecks, and communicate progress to stakeholders
	
	
	Team Development:
	
		Mentor and inspire the ITSC application development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
		Conduct performance reviews, set professional development goals, and provide constructive feedback
	
	
	Compliance and Security:
	
		Ensure all applications comply with university policies, data privacy regulations (e.g. PDPO, GDPR and PIPL), and cybersecurity best practices
		Implement robust security measures to safeguard sensitive university and user data
	
	
	Perform any other duties as requested by supervisor(s)


Requirements


	A recognized degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
	At least 15 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing application development or similar functions
	Proven track record in successfully leading large-scale IT projects from conception to implementation, preferably in an academic or research environment
	Experience in ERP migration is highly desirable
	Expertise in enterprise systems (e.g. ERP, LMS and CRM), Agile/Scrum methodologies, DevOps practices, and modern programming languages (e.g. Java, Python and .NET)
	Proficiency in database systems (SQL and Oracle), web technologies (HTML5 and JavaScript frameworks), cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and API development
	Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with strong ability to engage diverse stakeholders
	Outstanding project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
	Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or ITIL, and knowledge of AI, machine learning, or data analytics tools is preferred


Salary and Fringe Benefits

The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

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.?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

United Kingdom, Guildford

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.?

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. ?

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. ?

The role

You will be at the heart of our library's daily operations, ensuring a welcoming environment for all users from the Library Welcome Desk. Your role will involve assisting in-person with general user access and lending tasks, including greeting visitors and supporting membership procedures. You'll provide guidance on accessing resources, collections, and services, offer support for digital resources and printing services. Additionally, you'll address information enquiries, library account queries, book retrieval and help manage our learning spaces, ensuring a positive and inclusive library experience for everyone.

The post holder will work on campus afternoon and evening hours, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The expected working pattern is 16:00 - midnight but there may be some flexibility on an individual basis (please speak to Catherine Batson?c.batson@surrey.ac.uk?if you would like to discuss this).

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, who can deal with multiple enquiries at our busy Library Welcome Desk as well as online.?

You will be proactive, well organised, reliable and a be a great communicator, delivering services with a smile. You will be able to work independently, have good IT skills, and be the main point of contact for any issues that arise.

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

To apply, please upload a CV and covering letter along with your application to the University website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the role.?

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact Catherine Batson, Associate Director (Student Experience)?c.batson@surrey.ac.uk?

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. ?We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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