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The University of Birmingham is a research-intensive institution ranked in the top 100 globally, with a diverse community of over 42,000 students from 150 countries and more than 10,000 staff. A £1.1bn organisation and a member of the Russell Group, the University has just celebrated its 125th anniversary. Its heritage as Britain's original "redbrick" now combines with an ambitious agenda to become a global top 50 institution — an aspiration underpinned by four successive years of rises in the QS World University Rankings, to 68th. Over 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent, and we are one of the most targeted UK universities by graduate employers. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Information Officer. With more than 300 staff and an investment of over £130m in digital strategy over five years, IT Services provides the infrastructure, applications and digital services that underpin research, teaching and operations across our campuses in Birmingham and Dubai. As a member of the Professional Services Leadership Team, the CIO will shape and deliver the University's digital and technology agenda — spanning digital transformation, data and analytics, enterprise IT, cybersecurity and AI. The postholder will lead the ongoing refresh of our Digital Strategy, working closely with the Registrar, Secretary, and COO to align it with the Birmingham 2030 Strategic Framework and the University's developing strategy for artificial intelligence. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the UK's largest universities. You will be a senior technology leader with a strong track record of driving digital transformation at scale in a complex organisation, experience of leading large and diverse teams, and the ability to work collaboratively across many disciplines. Above all, you will bring empathy for the aims and culture of a world-class academic community. For details of the appointment, including further information about the job description, person specification and how to apply, please visit https://PLusPortal.PerrettLaver.com quoting reference 8443. For informal inquiries please contact Harvir Bains at Harvir.Bains@perrettlaver.com. The deadline to submit the application is 11:59pm on 19 July 2026. Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our��computerised database��and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website https://perrettlaver.com/privacy-policy/.

Play a key academic and leadership role in the National School of Education. ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions. Full time, continuing term role at our Melbourne campus with some hybrid flexibility About the role: Operating within��School of Education VIC - Melbourne, the position of Lecturer in STEM Education is a key academic and leadership role in the National School of Education. The Lecturer provides input into teaching innovations and curriculum development contributing to the activities of the National School of Education and the effective coordination, supervision and/or mentoring of staff. Key responsibilities involve the ongoing development, delivery, coordination and assessment of units at undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the discipline of STEM Education in line with the school's national curricula. The Lecturer will participate and contribute to the academic governance of the school in a range of administrative and advisory roles and actively contribute to the accreditation and review of existing programs. For full position details, refer to the position description Contact: General enquiries can be sent to��Carol Kanna, Manager - School Operations at: carol.kanna@acu.edu.au What we offer: The��University��pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement. Total remuneration valued to $142,635 - $168,287 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $120,529 - $142,305 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level B), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date. As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work,��study leave, a variety of leave provisions��and salary packaging. Find out more information about the��benefits or working at ACU��here. How to Apply: Step 1:��Review the Position Description and become familiar with��Our Mission��and the��Application process Step 2:��Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your: Resume. Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page. Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions. Applications close: 12-JUL-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only). Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.��For further information visit��Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au) The filling of this position/these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and [select appropriate jurisdiction/s from: s 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT) / s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) / s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) / s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic)]. Candidates are encouraged to visit our��Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Employment webpage��for valuable resources to assist them in their application, including the��Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Candidate Job Guide. Your��Privacy��of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit:��www.acu.edu.au/careers ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence. About ACU: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome. ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good. ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skills that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.�� About the DIGNIFIED programme The DIGNIFIED programme is dedicated to developing elderly-friendly, textured modified foods with desirable organoleptic and nutritional properties. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals by creating innovative, nutritious, and visually appealing food products that cater to their specific dietary needs. Job Description:�� We are seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer to join our team for a fixed-term project. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and validating objective texture testing methods that can accurately categorize foods within the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework, with a specific focus on Level 5 (Minced & Moist). This role will involve designing custom test fixtures, conducting practical laboratory work, and performing data analysis to create a robust and reliable testing protocol. Key Responsbilities: Conduct a comprehensive literature review on food rheology, texture analysis, particle analysis, image analysis and the IDDSI framework. Design and execute experiments to develop new instrumental texture analysis methods suitable for IDDSI Level 5 foods. Validate new methods against existing standards and a sensory panel to ensure accuracy and clinical relevance. Collect, analyze, and interpret data from instrumental and sensory evaluations. Document all experimental procedures, findings, and analyses in technical reports and prepare presentations to industry stakeholders and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Collaborate with a research team, including food scientists, clinicians, and engineers, to ensure the developed methods are practical and clinically relevant. Job Requirements: A degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. in a related research field is advantageous. Experience with instrumental texture, image analysis and particle sizing techniques (e.g., texture analyzers, universal testing machines) is highly desirable. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in material characterization techniques, such as stress-strain characterization. Proficiency in analysis software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, R, or other statistical software). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated commitment to strong research ethics and data integrity