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New Zealand, Dunedin

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY | TE TARI M?TAI KARAREHE 

DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKAROA 

Who we are - Ko wai mātou

The Division of Sciences is one of the four divisions in the University, the others being Health Sciences, Commerce, and Humanities. The Division of Sciences represents a broad range of disciplines in 15 Departments and a number of inter-disciplinary programmes.

The Department of Zoology has a strong international reputation in whole-organism biology; with research strengths in areas including


	conservation biology
	genetics/genomics
	parasitology
	entomology
	environmental physiology
	wildlife management
	neurobiology and statistical modeling
	molecular, functional, population, community, freshwater and behavioural ecology.


We have well-established links to the Departments of Botany and Marine Science, the cross-disciplinary Ecology Programme, the Genetics and Neuroscience Programmes, and other centers at the University of Otago, providing a collaborative environment and resources for innovative interdisciplinary research.

Our staff have international reputations in their areas of expertise and make major contributions to answering fundamental questions in basic and applied research.

The Department of Zoology is committed to affording students the opportunity to engage with knowledge of animals from a te ao Māori world view, and to strengthening its curriculum and research in relation to kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori, the University of Otago Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi).

The role - Te mahi

Applications are invited for the permanent position of Lecturer/Pūkenga in Evolutionary Ecology.

We are seeking a person with a relevant completed or nearly completed doctorate and demonstrated potential to develop as an outstanding researcher and teacher in advancing the study of evolution, ecology, and zoology.

Applicants are encouraged to identify the manner in which they could complement existing strengths in the Department and develop new and innovative directions in research and teaching. A range of approaches would be considered including behavioural, physiological, population and community perspectives, with research interests in evolutionary ecology taking a multidisciplinary approach, and some or all of; applied genetics/genomics, ecophysiology, applied ecological theory, ecological modelling, disease ecology, being an advantage. Applicants with a willingness to incorporate and develop Indigenous perspectives in their research and teaching are strongly encouraged.

Your skills and experience - Kā Pūkeka me Kā Wheako:


	A completed or nearly completed PhD with an established research focus in any area of evolutionary ecology
	Demonstrated experience and ability in delivering high-quality teaching and research in any aspect of evolutionary ecology
	An ability to contribute to teaching and learning environments that support the engagement of students and staff with evolutionary ecology research interests
	Be committed to and/or have established connections or a track record of working with international and/or national researchers
	Be committed to being a productive collaborator with a track record of working collegially
	Be committed to upholding the University's core values related to support and success of Māori and Pacific students, aligned with the University's Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework


Further details - Pūroko

This is a permanent, full-time (1FTE) position based in ?tepoti, Dunedin.

A Lecturer level appointment is equivalent to Assistant Professor in the North American system. The successful candidate is expected to take up duties by 1 February 2026.

The appointment range for this role is $94,084 to $111,056 per annum.

Application - Tonoka

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

A cover letter A CV Names and email addresses of at least three referees To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2500432 will close on Sunday, 29 June 2025.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To see a full job description and to apply online, go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.


University of Otago

United Kingdom, Southampton

We are recruiting an Artist in Residence to undertake artistic research with a focus on Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology, in the context of the recently awarded UKRI grant ‘SOUNDSCALE: Sensing On Urban Noise: Distributed Sensing for Collaborative and Sustainable Cityscapes and Living Environments’,?http://soundscale.ac.uk.

The role

The postholder will be based in the Department of Art & Media Technology in Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton and within the Critical Infrastructures and Image Politics research group,?https://criticalinfrastructures.net/.

The postholder is expected to conduct independent artistic research and to collaborate with members of the research team by participating in team meetings and contributing to methodology, research process and outcomes. The SOUNDSCALE project aims to study the emergence of DAS technology from an interdisciplinary perspective, including contributions from the arts, humanities, social and physical sciences.

We invite applications from a wide variety of practices and want particularly to welcome applicants with experience of community work and community engagement, interdisciplinary research and critical approaches to technology and infrastructure. This role is especially relevant to applicants working with technology from a variety of standpoints, including civic and community-oriented technology, feminist and decolonial approaches, sound art, algorithmic governance, media and cultural studies, digital media, environmental approaches, and others. The communities and physical research sites of the project are located in Southampton and London.

You will be an artist with a portfolio of research projects. A PhD is not required for this role. Apply by uploading your portfolio and CV outlining your professional experience.

The postholder will actively participate in the research process according to their expertise and will offer a distinct contribution to the project, with the potential to integrate their existing methodologies into the methodology of the project. The postholder will closely work with Project Co-I Dr Alexandra Anikina, and with other members of the research team, including PI Dr Rafael Mestre, Co-I Prof Matt Ryan, Co-I Prof Dianna Smith, Co-I Prof Mohammad Belal and others, as well as our community partners.

The postholder will contribute to outcomes and impacts, including engagement activities and knowledge exchange resources, potentially including policy guidelines, toolkits, co-authoring papers, etc. The project comes with funding for production of artworks, as well as travel budget for conference attendance and mentoring support.

We encourage interested candidates to contact Co-I Dr Alexandra Anikina (a.anikina@soton.ac.uk) and PI Dr Rafael Mestre (r.mestre@soton.ac.uk) with informal enquiries.

*The title of Research Fellow in Artistic Research or Senior Research Assistant in Artistic Research will be applied upon appointment depending on the successful candidate’s qualification level.?

The environment

You will join a supportive, highly interdisciplinary environment in a working group of colleagues from different disciplines. You will have research freedom to design your own path to achieve the project’s goals.

The Department of Art & Media Technology works across art, game design, cultural leadership, digital media, creative technologies, and curating. The department supports a politically alert and contextually astute, interdisciplinary research environment, in which practice-based, scholarly, and editorial processes are at play.

Thinking of applying but concerned you might not meet all the requirements? Studies show that certain groups are less likely to apply to a role if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. If you feel this is the right project for you, we encourage you to apply, and particularly welcome women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBTQI+ and disabled applicants.


University of Southampton

We have an exciting opportunity available with Human Resources for a HR Transactions Administration Assistant to provide high-quality HR administrative support for all University staff and casual workers.?

The role is available on a full-time (36 hours a week), permanent basis.?

This role is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in embarking on a career in HR and there are often opportunities to progress for those who want to develop within HR.?

You will provide high-quality, timely, and customer-focused administrative support, this role is essential for the team to deliver an efficient and effective service to the University.

You will make effective and accurate use of the HR/Payroll system (Resourcelink), the visitor database (IDM) and the University’s ticket system (ServiceNow), to input and revise data and produce contractual and other documentation within defined quality standards and service level agreements. Tasks will include; set up of casual workers to the University, set up of visitors to the University, producing employment references and more. ?

For a full list of the role tasks and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification.

About you:

You will be naturally well-organised, enjoy working as part of a busy and varied team, have good attention to detail and be able to work under pressure. Although previous administration experience is an advantage, we are looking for motivated individuals who are keen and willing to learn new skills and systems.?

You will have great communication and organisational skills, strive to provide excellent customer service, and be experienced in using Microsoft Office applications.?

What we offer:

Our HR department works across Highfield Campus and One Guildhall Square, but your main work location will be One Guildhall Square. Both offices have easy access to public transport, restaurants, coffee shops and a University gym.

There will also be an opportunity to work flexibly from home, but you will be required to come into the office at least once a week.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer an occupational pension scheme and generous holidays (20 days annual leave initially, rising to 24 with service, plus bank holidays and University closure days). Staff also have access to our state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts, and culture facilities and access to a number of University employee-discount schemes.

Supporting the University in achieving its mission ‘to change the world for the better’. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the University community, where people are valued, and collegiality is key.?

About the University

The University of Southampton is in the top one percent of world universities and is one of the UK’s top 20 research-intensive universities, with an international reputation for its research, teaching, and enterprise activities.

Please note: this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications


United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

The Laboratory for Computer-Human Intelligence (CHI-lab, https://www.x-labs.xyz) in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to advance cutting-edge research in machine learning (ML). Our lab explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction, striving to create technologies that amplify human potential.

The successful candidate will engage in innovative research projects in ML, focusing on developing novel ML algorithms, enhancing human-AI collaboration, and exploring systems tailored to dynamic, human-centered environments. They may also work with diverse signal modalities, including vision, speech, images, and physiological signals.

Preferred Experience:

The lab highly values candidates with one or more of the following experiences:


	Human-Centered Applications: Familiarity applying ML in areas like healthcare, education, neuro-robotics, and/or assistive technologies. Prior experience in physiological signal processing (e.g., EMG, EEG, ECG) is an advantage. Familiarity with HCI principles and frameworks, in particular, experience conducting usability studies and designing user-centric AI systems.
	Assistive / Collaborative Robotics: Interest in developing robotic systems for rehabilitation, assistive technology, or neuro-prosthetics, leveraging machine learning to improve precision and adaptability in user interactions. Knowledge of deploying robots in shared workspaces, focusing on safety, cooperation, and efficiency in human-robot teams.
	Multi-Modal ML: Expertise in working with diverse data types, such as vision, speech, images, and physiological signals. Experience integrating multiple modalities to build robust AI systems is an advantage
	Interdisciplinary Applications:?Leveraging LLM / VLMs for interdisciplinary problems, such as: AI-driven scientific discovery, automating hypothesis generation in finance / natural sciences / physical sciences, enhancing collaborative workflows in complex organizational settings.


Qualifications:


	Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Science or related field.
	Experience in one or more ML domains, such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, or human-centered ML.
	Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python) and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), with evidence in the form of public (Github) repository.
	Excellent abilities in communication, teamwork, and mentorship.
	Strong publication record in top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CHI, CVPR).


For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Tuka Alhanai at tuka.alhanai@nyu.edu.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

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

FEHHS Human Sciences: Sports Science & PE

Location: Avery Hill Campus
Salary: ?57,422 to ?66,537 plus ?4170 London weighting
Contract?Type: Permanent
Closing?Date: Sunday 15 June 2025
Interview?Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 4947

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN SPORT & EXERCISE (with initial responsibility as Academic Portfolio Lead for a period of three years).

Following several years of robust growth, the School of Human Sciences is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in Sport & Exercise. This is a unique position that provides an excellent leadership opportunity to the right candidate who will be appointed as the Academic Portfolio Lead. For the initial three years of this appointment the successful candidate will provide leadership for the PE & Sport Science team. This includes line management of staff and to ensure that the portfolio runs smoothly and meets school, faculty, and university KPIs.?

You will be joining a School and Faculty that is building a strong interdisciplinary and cross-professional approach to solving the grand challenges facing society. We are looking for colleagues who will have a commitment to maintaining and building the University’s excellence in teaching and learning, and who are doing research that has the potential for significant long-term academic and societal impact. We welcome applications from individuals with an interest in any area of PE & Sport and Exercise. This reflects our already strong coverage of core curriculum areas and clear research interest groups.

As a Faculty we also welcome candidates whose research work will resonate with one or more interdisciplinary Faculty Research Centres within the Institute for Lifecourse Development.

The school has an active and growing research base. We had a strong performance in REF2021 particularly with regard to ‘research environment’. The University is currently rated TEF GOLD, reflecting our excellent teaching and learning. The school was nominated as ‘School of the Year’ in the Student Led Teaching awards, 2023.

We are looking to recruit an individual with a strong track record of leadership and management in an academic environment. We are seeking someone with a history of scholarly outputs and professional activities who, at the same time, can demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence and innovation as well as appropriate experience of teaching in the HE sector for this level. Candidates would be expected to have a PhD.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Charlotte Jeavons (Head of School); email:?c.jeavons@gre.ac.uk

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on?peopleoperationsadmin@gre.ac.uk

The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of?benefits?including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including?hybrid working?and a genuine commitment to development.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our?Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.

Discover why the university of Greenwich is the perfect place to shape your future – watch our Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive's inspiring message on why you should join us?Your Future Starts Here.

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage).?Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich

Employment Visa:?Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application.

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.


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