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Qaiwan International University

Founded in Iraqi Kurdistan in 2018, Qaiwan International University was originally a franchise of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. In 2022, it added new degree programmes, franchised by Malaysia’s Universiti Teknologi MARA.
QIU’s degrees are offered across five faculties: dentistry; pharmacy; engineering and computer science; health sciences; and management and social sciences. Lecturers are drawn from Kurdistan, Iraq and further afield.  
A partnership with technology manufacturer Huawei has resulted in the Huawei ICT Academy. This provides QIU students access to courses on topics such as big data, cloud computing and cybersecurity.
There is also a postgraduate pedagogy centre, providing courses in teaching and education.
QIU offers exchange programmes with its affiliate universities in Malaysia.

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Schemes of Service: Research
Division: Professional Officers
Employment Type: Fixed Term

Job Purpose

The Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow for Design Factory will play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities and problems that others choose to ignore and solve it with innovative and ingenious solutions that defy convention using proven technologies and innovations. Collaborating closely with faculty, industry partners, researchers, and students, we will co-create impactful, practical, and commercially viable products that bridge the gap between technologies and customers, encompassing environmental, social, and economic dimensions.

Key Responsibilities

Applied Research and Innovation


	Leads Research Fellows (RFs) and Research Engineers/Assistants (RE/RAs) in the end-to-end development and productisation of solutions, including experimental design and prototype validation.
	Lead and manage projects focused on product innovation, including, Artificial Intelligence, renewable energy, circular economy, sustainable materials, and carbon reduction technologies.
	Explore emerging technologies, frameworks, and practices to advance product solutions in industries.
	Establishes challenging yet achievable project goals; conducts structured reviews to ensure timely delivery of milestones and project deliverables.
	Champions thought leadership in research and development, driving innovation across the organization.
	Oversees facility planning and design, encompassing layout, equipment, utilities, and resource allocation, while developing business plans and ensuring adherence to budget and timelines.
	Identifies, defines, and resolves complex, non-obvious problems within existing systems and processes through rigorous analytical thinking.
	Cultivates strategic relationships with industry partners and vendors in support of research initiatives.
	Mentors and develops team members; provides leadership in scheduling, task allocation, and performance monitoring.
	Co-supervises student projects in collaboration with academic staff, fostering a strong research pipeline.
	Maintains comprehensive Laboratory and Project Risk Assessments in full compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations.


Industry Engagement


	Collaborate with industry partners to co-create innovative products that enhance their portfolio and align with strategic business goals.
	Identify emerging trends and opportunities in Product Innovation to position SIT as a key partner in Design Thinking, New Product Development and Product innovation.
	Foster partnerships with businesses, government agencies, and other stakeholders to develop impactful projects that enhance environmental, social, and economic outcomes.
	Technical professionals who will work with local enterprises to frame projects, identify capabilities needed from the industry ecosystem, IHLs and centres.
	Involve in industry engagements, help to bring in higher value-added projects for the centres in SIT, Polytechnics and ITE. 


Project Management


	Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of sustainability-related projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes.
	Secure funding for research and innovation projects through grant applications and proposals.
	Monitor project progress, budgets, and milestones, providing regular updates to stakeholders.


Professional Development and Expertise


	Stay updated with developments in sustainability innovation, including new technologies, regulations, and industry practices.


Teaching and Mentorship


	Supervise and mentor students in industry projects, providing technical guidance and fostering an applied learning environment.
	Contribute to the development of product development curricula by integrating industry insights and best practices.


Job Requirements


	PhD with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry or research experience; or
	Bachelor's or Master's degree with a minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience.
	Deliver high-quality and professional ethics with passion for business development and managing customer relationships.
	Strong business acumen, project management experience and results-oriented with a strategic mindset.
	Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills and able to adapt in a fast-paced business environment.
	Good experience in Product Management: Develop and implement strategies for integrating sustainability and energy efficiency into the product lifecycle, from conception to market launch.
	Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
	Experience in writing project proposals and grants will be an added advantage.
	Extensive experience and knowledge of industry practices to bring industry perspective to SIT.
	Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems.
	Strong supervisory skills and enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment.
	Demonstrate proficiency to keep abreast of development in the field and pursue professional certification programs. Possess industrial certifications in relevant areas will be an added advantage.


Key Competencies


	Strong understanding of the business challenges faced by industries and the market landscape in Singapore and the region.
	Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with industry partners, students, and stakeholders.
	Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment.
	Proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development in the sustainability field.
	Proficient in technical writing and presentation
	Possess good analytical and critical thinking skills
	Shows good initiative and takes ownership of work undertaken



Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Hong Kong

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) 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:

Research Assistant Professor
School of Graduate Studies
(Post Ref.: 26/147)

The School of Graduate Studies (GS) was established to strengthen the central support for postgraduate programmes and monitor their quality in alignment with the University’s strategic direction of expanding and providing quality postgraduate education in the digital era. The GS also offers postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various disciplines and provides professional education for the wider society. It has a wide research and teaching scope and knowledge transfer programmes that promote interdisciplinary teaching and research related to policy studies and management, health and well-being studies, higher education, and urban studies.

The GS is now searching for staff who possess research and teaching experiences in these areas at postgraduate level:


	Social determinants of health and well-being
	Health and social services management
	Ageing, well-being and welfare policies
	Health and well-being of children and youth
	Research methods and data analytics


The appointee will be expected to (a) support and lead in conducting high quality research; (b) engage in teaching and learning activities in the areas specified above; (c) support academic programme management and knowledge transfer activities; (d) contribute to academic programme/course development, and (e) contribute to other administrative duties as required by supervisors, such as academic programme promotion.

General Requirements

Applicants should have (i) a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline such as social policy, social work or sociology awarded no more than five years prior to the commencement of the appointment; (ii) substantial research experience and achievements; (iii) good experience in teaching in the specified areas; (iv) excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills; and (v) proficiency in English and Putonghua. Preference will be given to candidates with outstanding academic training and international exposure.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will be normally made on a contract basis for up to three years.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. 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

Malaysia

Job No.: 495115

School/Unit: School of Pharmacy

Location: Main Campus 

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Fixed-term


	Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
	Join our inclusive, collaborative community
	Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them


At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

Learn more about Monash.

The Opportunity A Level B academic is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the university and to carry out activities to maintain and develop her/his scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline. The key result areas of Research, Teaching, and Engagement form the basis for the role's primary duties and responsibilities. A workload will be agreed annually with the Head of School in the Performance Development Plan process. Other duties may be required from time to time as directed by the Head of
School.

Reporting Line: The position reports to a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer.

Why work with us? Discover the advantages of working with us and why we’re the ideal choice for your career. Explore the benefits we offer here. 

Position Description Lecturer

*For LinkedIn Users, please click apply to view the position description at our career site

Your application Your application must address the selection criteria. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”.

Enquiries For further enquiries, please email us at Yeremia.Lim@monash.edu

Please submit all applications via our official career site. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be considered.

Monash University Malaysia reserves the right to delay or not to proceed with an appointment for the above-mentioned position.

Job Closing Date

31 August 2026 11:55 pm MYT


Monash University

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

The laboratory of Dr. Djellel Difallah in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate or a Research Associate to join a lab focused on applied machine learning.

The successful applicant will participate in research involving human computation, knowledge discovery, machine learning, and data science. The position will provide the opportunity to develop applied research skills in machine learning, interact with an international network of collaborators, and gain post-doctoral research experience.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and can work independently, has a passion for AI and its applications, and is willing to learn new technologies. The candidate should have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field. Relevant background and skills include:


	Strong foundation in one of the following areas: Machine Learning / Information Retrieval / Knowledge Graph Representation / Recommender Systems
	Graph Theory/Network Science
	Python, and up-to-date machine learning libraries
	Excellent written and verbal communication skills
	Track record of publishing in top tier conferences


For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications (if applicable), a 1-page statement of research interests, and three letters of reference. If you have any questions, please email: djellel@nyu.edu

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

Description

The Center for Interacting Urban Networks, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Junior Research Scientist to support the project LANDMark on research on land economics, in any of the following areas:


	Measurement of land prices, with a focus on imputation techniques
	Land value determinants: public infrastructures (transport, health, and education services)
	Macroeconomic stability and instability in the presence of land as a fixed, non-produced asset
	Taxation of land wealth as an alternative to the consumption tax and the capital tax
	The political economy of land and its taxation
	Land, fixed resources, and political conflict


The successful applicant will contribute to the research centered on any of these themes.

The qualified candidate will have an MSc or an MA in economics or another quantitative field with no more than five years from receipt of the degree, and an appetite for working on interdisciplinary teams.

This position requires:


	Research experience in the mentioned areas of land (in a broad sense, including housing, macroeconomics, labor, urban, spatial economics, political economy, and conflict).
	Excellent communication skills in English.
	Ability to work in teams


Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a transcript or degree, and the contact information for 2-3 referees, who may be contacted during the selection process. The research statement should outline specific projects that the candidate would like to lead within CITIES, along with potential collaborators within the Center. If you have any questions, please email us at nyuad.cities@nyu.edu.

Evaluations will begin immediately and continue until the role is filled. The earliest start date for this position is January 1st, 2027.

About LANDMark (Land Assets, National Development and Markets):

This project, developed by Etienne Wasmer, professor of Economics and program head in Economics at NYUAD, and funded for the next 6 years (2027-2032), brings together a group of researchers working on land all over the world. A team of 4 postdocs will constitute the project's core. Associations and collaborative research funding projects with researchers in Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, and Political Science are encouraged. The post-doctoral associate will be hosted in the Social Science Division, near the economics faculty, and can be affiliated with CITIES (infra).

About The Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES):

The NYUAD’s Center for InTeractIng urban nEtworkS (CITIES – مدن) is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to advancing urban science and promoting cutting-edge research that is translated into practical, real-world solutions for the benefit of society. Our mission is to establish a vibrant and globally recognized knowledge hub for urban networks, bridge the gap between scientific significance and practical value, and further develop the human capital to propel the city of Abu Dhabi and the UAE into a more prosperous and sustainable future. CITIES leverages the expertise of faculty members from the four Divisions of NYUAD and world-renowned scientific collaborators from multiple institutions within and beyond the NYU Global Network, as well as local stakeholders and private companies across the UAE and abroad.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/

NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. ����Vlog ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching.

Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD

At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for research staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to research staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community.

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.

NYUAD values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the university’s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to our vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching community. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a global campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.

@WorkAtNYUAD


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Good Health and Wellbeing 20251501+

Quality Education 20251501+

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Partnership for the Goals 20251501+

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Subjects Taught at Qaiwan International University

Business and Economics

Computer Science

Engineering

Medical and Health

Social Sciences

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Good Health and Wellbeing 2025
1501+

Quality Education 2025
1501+

Gender Equality 2025
1001-1500^th

Partnership for the Goals 2025
1501+