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Smart University College for Modern Education

Smart University College for Modern Education is a higher education institution in Palestine that was established in 2020.��
The college is located in Hebron, one of Palestine’s largest and most historically significant cities.
There are nine departments within the college: Digital Business, Design and Information Technology, Medical Sciences and Beauty, Nutrition Sciences, Engineering Professions, Information Technology, Design and Decoration, Administrative and Financial Sciences, and Human Professions. Each college offers a diverse range of bachelor’s degrees, intermediate diplomas, and professional diploma programmes.��
The Student Affairs Department was established in order to support students throughout their academic journey by providing guidance, support services, extracurricular opportunities, and programmes that promote both personal and professional development.��
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Hong Kong

Ref.:��536999
Work type:��Full-time
Department:��Department of Geography (30900)
Categories:��Professoriate Staff

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Physical Geography��(Ref.: 536999)

About the Department

Founded in 1931, the Department of Geography at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has consistently ranked among the world's leading geography departments. According to the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the Department is ranked 11th globally, 2nd in Asia, and 1st in Hong Kong; in the 2025 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), it is ranked 14th in Geography and 11th in Remote Sensing worldwide. HKU is ranked 11th overall in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. The Department offers comprehensive bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programmes and is experiencing strong growth, including the recent launch of a Master of Science in Geospatial Data Sciences. Faculty members are actively engaged in research spanning three key themes: Geospatial Data Sciences (e.g., remote sensing and Geographic Information Science [GIS]), Environmental Change and Sustainability, and Cities, Culture and Society. The Department's scholarly work is supported by a Cartographical Library and four laboratories. For more information, please visit��www.geog.hku.hk.

The Position

Applications are invited for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Physical Geography, to commence as soon as possible.

The Department seeks a dynamic and innovative scholar with a strong foundation in physical geography and demonstrated expertise in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to pressing environmental challenges. The successful candidate will bridge physical geography with cutting-edge computational and AI-driven methodologies, contributing to the Department's strategic vision of integrating geospatial data sciences with environmental and sustainability research.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:


	Conduct high-impact, internationally recognised interdisciplinary research in physical geography, addressing geographic questions in areas such as land-atmosphere interactions, environmental change, and Earth surface system science.
	Publish consistently in top-tier, peer-reviewed international journals.
	Develop and secure competitive external research funding.
	Teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contribute to curriculum development, and design new courses relevant to the Department's programmes.
	Supervise postgraduate research students, including MPhil and PhD students.
	Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration across the Department's three research themes and with external partners.
	Contribute to departmental service, administration, and knowledge exchange activities.


Requirements

Applicants must:


	Hold a PhD in Geography, Earth System Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline.
	Demonstrate strong expertise in physical geography, such as climate change, biogeography, hydrology, land surface processes, planetary health, or environmental systems.
	Have a strong record of high-impact publications in reputable international peer-reviewed journals.
	Demonstrate experience in, or clear potential for, securing competitive research grants.
	Have experience in, or show clear potential for, university-level teaching and postgraduate student supervision.


Candidates with 2-3 years of postdoctoral experience are preferred. Experience with AI-driven Earth observation data analysis, physically based modelling, ecological and carbon cycle research, public health research, or environmental monitoring systems will be considered an advantage.

Terms of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a fixed-term, full-time contract for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of the second three-year fixed-term contract. A highly competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and a University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided, as applicable.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online��and upload: (1) an up-to-date CV; (2) a cover letter; (3) a three-year research plan; (4) a statement of teaching philosophy; (5) outlines of three proposed undergraduate courses; and (6) contact information for three referees. Review of applications will begin on 1 October 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Enquiries may be directed to Professor Shunlin Liang, Head of Department, at��shunlin@hku.hk.


The University of Hong Kong

United Kingdom, Southampton

The University of Southampton's mission is to change the world for the better. As a world-leading research-intensive University, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, it is renowned for its innovation and enterprise and sits within the top 1% of universities worldwide.

Are you a strategic finance leader ready to shape the future of higher education?

We’re seeking an experienced and driven��Head of Faculty Finance��to join our dynamic Finance leadership team at the University of Southampton. In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert financial guidance to one of our academic faculties, working closely with senior leaders to support world-class research, teaching, and innovation.

You’ll lead a team of finance professionals, ensuring the delivery of insightful analysis, robust budgeting, and strategic financial planning. This is your opportunity to make a real impact—contributing to long-term decision-making at one of the UK’s top research-intensive universities.

What we’re looking for:


	A qualified accountant with substantial post-qualification experience
	Proven ability to lead teams and influence at a senior level
	Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
	A collaborative, proactive approach with excellent communication abilities


Join a community that values ambition, inclusivity, and excellence.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture at the University and creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices, including a hybrid working model, where employees can split their working time between the office and home, supports our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our institution as well as our people.

We believe equality and diversity are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a vibrant, proud and successful organisation.

Please submit your CV along with your application.


University of Southampton

CORNERSTONE, the UK’s leading silicon photonics foundry at the University of Southampton, is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead the development of a Canada-UK semiconductor network, supporting early career researchers, and coordinate the activities of a consortium developing optical chips for AI.

The successful candidate will manage the development of a Canada-UK semiconductor network, which aims to empower early career researchers (ECRs) to lead the next wave of innovation in advanced materials, photonics and chip design. The successful candidate will also coordinate the activities of a consortium developing optical chips for AI.

The candidate will manage relationships with senior stakeholders within industry, academia and policy makers in the UK and Canada. They will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, managing day-to-day operations, communications and marketing, while tracking actions to deliver outcomes and achieve impact.

The candidate will design, develop and deliver high-impact international conferences, workshops and seminars, tracking membership and coordinating activities with partner organisations. They will be comfortable identifying complementary funding streams and sponsorship opportunities to enhance the network and maximise impact. They will work alongside CORNERSTONE’s Engagement Officer and Administrator to promote activities via our website and social media accounts.

The candidate will ensure Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are embedded within these activities, working with CORNERSTONE’s Delivery Manager - Operations & EDI.

The candidate will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment, supporting the development of future technologies. They will be able to develop a career within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation and sustainability. The working hours are flexible, with the option for hybrid working.

As the role involves handling information up to OFFICIAL SENSITIVE (see��https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications), the��candidate will need to pass the necessary clearance checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.


Morocco

Job Title:��CESFRA - Postdoctoral Position in Agronomy and Soils Sciences (Dynamic of organic matter (SOM) in soils and how to improve it contains, particularly, on its stable form and establish the relationships between SOM and biological indicators for soil health under different land uses).

Area of specialization:��Degraded soils, Organic matter, organo-mineral amendment, microbial inoculation, plant covert, soil health and quality, soil health indictors, sustainable agriculture, field experiments monitoring.

About UM6P:

At the heart of the future Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with an international standard, is established to serve Morocco and the African continent. Its vision is honed around research and innovation at the service of education and development. This unique nascent university, with its state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, has woven a sound academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking high-quality academics and professionals to boost its quality-oriented research environment in the metropolitan area of Marrakech.

About Center of Excellence for Soil and Fertilizer Research in Africa, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences:

Center of Excellence of Soil and Fertilizer Research in Africa at the Mohamed VI Polytechnic University (CESFRA) aims to evolve a continental hub of knowledge, skills, technology and information on soil suitability, land use and fertilizer development, which can be accessible to the various African stakeholders viz., farmers, universities, research institutions, policy makers, public and private sectors with the purpose of unveiling the huge potential of the Africa’s agriculture. Certainly, the knowledge generation and accessibility tasks do take place through partnership, networking, faculty and students exchange between CESFRA of UM6P and the various academic, research and other related organizations operating in Africa.�� The key thematic research and development areas that can help in transforming the Africa’s food production systems is listed below:


	Pedology and land use
	Soil fertility and fertilizer
	Soil Health


Job/Project description:

The Center for Sustainable Soil Sciences (CAES) at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our academic institution as a postdoctoral research staff in Agronomy (Dynamic of organic matter in soils and how to improve it contains, particularly, on its stable form and establish the relationships with biological indicators for soil health under different land uses). The successful candidate will contribute to our institution's commitment to excellence in research and innovation in agronomy and soils sciences, mainly by conducting innovate research which allow us: (i) to evaluate the effect of land uses and agricultural practices on the capacity of soils to store carbon and (ii) to develop strategies (organo-mineral amendment, installation of a plant cover, inoculation by microorganisms of agronomic interest) and propose recommendations (iii) to increase the sequestration of organic matter on its stable form in the soils and (iv) to use practical biological soil health indicators, such as soil fauna, to promote sustainable use of agricultural soils in Africa.

Main responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be expected to:


	Conduct a survey with farmers to obtain a general view of real agricultural practices used in the selected Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan African countries where SOC is very low;��
	Propose characterisation of the soil properties collected from different studied farms;��
	Test how to Improve soil organic carbon content using organo-mineral resources under controlled condition;
	Assess the effect of using organo-mineral resources on soil carbon stock in the field;
	Implement agronomic assay to evaluate the stability of clay-humic complexes under culture conditions and how an intense of microbial activity contributes into the process of stabilization of organic matter;
	Assess the effects of organo-mineral management on soil biological parameters, including soil fauna;
	Predict the dynamic of OM in the future global climate change by using Soil Organic Models.
	Mentor master students and PhDs


Education, qualifications, and experience


	Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Agronomy, Soils Sciences with hands-on the dynamic of Organic Matter in the soils, or Soil Ecology.��
	Strong knowledge of soil science, soil fertility, and crop production systems in Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan African countries;
	Capabilities to set up field experiments and interpret measured data, including statistical medthods, and translate it high quality into manuscripts to be submitted;��
	Demonstrated experience of multidisciplinary research in the above research area.
	High-quality publications in relevant scientific journals demonstrate a strong record of research accomplishments.
	Experience in supervising undergraduate/graduate students.
	Strong communication skills in English and French, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and the broader scientific community.


Applications and selection procedure:

The application folder must contain:


	Cover letter indicating the position applied for and the main research interests.
	Detailed CV.
	Statement of research and teaching interests describing the candidates’ experience with the position field.
	3 references letters



Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Singapore

Schemes of Service: Research
Division: Health and Social Sciences
Employment Type: Fixed Term

We are seeking a Manager/Senior Manager, Business Development and Industry Partnerships to lead the development and execution of the DIGNIFIED Programmes’ industry engagement and commercialisation strategy��The role will be responsible for building and converting an industry partnership pipeline, identifying commercial opportunities, supporting technology translation and licensing activities, and facilitating the adoption of DIGNIFIED innovations within the food manufacturing and aged care sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Business Case Development and Commercialisation


	Develop business cases, value propositions, and market entry strategies for DIGNIFIED’s texture-modified food products
	Develop and implement the commercialisation strategy for DIGNIFIED technologies, products, and IP.
	Evaluate commercial opportunities arising from programme outcomes.
	Convert industry engagement into co-development, licensing or commercial opportunities.
	Assess regional and international market opportunities, including Southeast Asia and China.


Market & Business Intelligence


	Conduct market analyses on elderly nutrition, dysphagia management, texture-modified foods, and healthy ageing sectors.
	Evaluate competitor products, market trends, regulatory considerations, and business opportunities.
	Identify potential customers, adopters, and commercial partners.


Industry Engagement & Partnerships


	Develop, manage and convert a pipeline of prospective industry partners, licensees and commercial collaborators across the elderly food ecosystem.
	Working together with the DIGNIFIED programme manager, identify and engage food manufacturers and other ecosystem stakeholders.
	Facilitate discussions leading to research collaboration agreements, licensing agreements, pilot trials, and commercial partnerships.
	Participate in licensing negotiations and industry partner discussions.


Requirements

Education


	Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Nutrition, Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Innovation Management, or a related discipline.
	Postgraduate qualifications (MBA or related fields) would be advantageous.
	Experience
	8–10 years of experience in business development, industry partnerships, innovation management or commercialisation.
	Experience in food manufacturing, food technology, nutrition, healthcare or consumer products sectors.
	Strong industry network in Singapore's food ecosystem.
	Experience managing industry partnerships, licensing discussions or technology translation initiatives.
	Able to operate at the interface between academia, industry and government.


Skills & Competencies


	Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
	Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
	Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage partnerships.
	Experience developing business plans and commercialisation roadmaps.
	Strong presentation, communication, and networking skills.
	Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams comprising researchers, clinicians, engineers, and industry stakeholders.


Key Deliverables


	Develop a comprehensive commercialisation roadmap and business cases for DIGNIFIED technologies and products.
	Establish and maintain an active industry partnership pipeline and convert identified opportunities into co-development projects, licensing discussion and commercial collaborations.
	Identify regional market opportunities and potential commercial partners.
	Support the preparation of commercialisation plans, business plans and reports required by funders and stakeholders.


*Note : The incumbent will be appointed as Research Engineer/Research Fellow if successful.��


Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

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No Poverty 2026
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Quality Education 2026
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Decent Work and Economic Growth 2026
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Partnership for the Goals 20261001-1500th

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