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Oskaloosa, United States
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About William Penn University

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William Penn University is a private liberal arts institution in Oskaloosa, Iowa, US. It was established in 1873 by the Society of Friends of the Quaker communities with which it is still associated. Its first graduate was a woman - a radical act for the 19th century.

The university’s mission, as expressed on their website, is to provide “an educational experience with a focus on leadership, technology, and the Quaker principles of simplicity, peace-making, integrity, community and equality”.

The institution has a 15 to one student to faculty ratio.

Its intramural sports teams participate in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track and field, wrestling, competitive cheerleading, competitive dance, softball and volleyball.

Activities on campus are coordinated by the Programming Activities for Students by Students (PASS).

Some of the notable alumni are award-winning American harpist Elaine Christy, academic and philosopher Boyd Henry Bode, photographer Dulah Marie Evans, American football players Wilbur Young and Damon Harrison, author D. Elton Trueblood, Republican politician Rob Taylor and American economist Paul McCracken.

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Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

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institution

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

United Kingdom, Nottingham


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Salary

Competitive

Posted

24 Jun 2026

WiFi MAC Engineer

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown

institution

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown


Two (x2) Full-time Fixed term positions for 3 years at Camperdown Campus Work with leading researchers and industry partners in wireless communications Base Salary HEO 7 $117,133 - $127,610 or HEO 8 from $131,108 to $147,858 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity We are seeking to appoint two WiFi MAC Engineers to join the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)at the University of Sydney. In this role, you will work closely with industry partners to develop and implement WiFi MAC layer firmware and drivers, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in wireless communications. The Telecommunication research area within the School of ECE has an established international reputation in wireless communications and signal processing, comprising five IEEE Fellows, several research fellows, and more than 50 postgraduate students. 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For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au . © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 26 July 2026 11:59 PM

Salary

$117,133 - $147,858 + 17% superannuation

Posted

24 Jun 2026

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UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

institution

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an University assistant predoctoral 34 Faculty of Law Startdate:01.09.2026|Working hours:30|Collective bargaining agreement:§48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Reference no.:5850 Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be scientifically successful. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team! What you can expect: The team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Caroline Heber is looking for a research assistant (prae doc) with a strong interest in tax law, particularly in tax-related legal issues, in order to support research and teaching in the field of tax law, starting in September 2026. The announcement is made for four years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of four years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. You participate in publications / academic articles. Youare involvedin research projects and scientific studies. Yor are involved in the organisation of conferences, meetings, symposiums. You applyfor projects and raise (external) funds. Independent teaching of courses defined by the collective agreement You supervize students. You participate in evaluation activities and in quality assurance You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration. This is part of your personality: MA in the study field law Professional competence: Excellent knowledge in the field of Austrian tax law and European law Methodological competencies: Jurisprudential methods Knowledge of principles of teaching High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing Excellent command of written and spoken German High command of written and spoken English IT user skills Ability to work in team What we offer: Work-life balance:Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere:You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections:Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching:Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary:The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10EUR increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone:We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! It is that easy to apply: Letter of motivation Academic curriculum vitae List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available) PDF version of a seminar paper written as part of the diploma program Degree certificates Via ourjob portal / Apply now -button If you have any questions, please contact: Yvonne Egger yvonne.egger@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, theadvancement of womenanddiversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline:07/13/2026(MM-DD-YYYY) Prae Doc

Salary

The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 EUR

Posted

24 Jun 2026

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton

institution

University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton


Join Our Team – Research Fellow Opportunity at the Optoelectronics Research Centre We are seeking a Research Fellow with a strong background innonlinear optics for single / paired photon generation and measurementto join our team at the University of Southampton in collaboration with our industrial partners at Covesion Ltd. This role sits at the boundary between nonlinear optics and quantum technology, investigating the use of commercial grade materials for generation and conversion of single photons between visible and infrared wavelengths. The main goal is to design and characterise Periodically-Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) and Thin Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) waveguides for single- and paired-photon generation at application-driven wavelengths for quantum-enhanced imaging, computing, and networks. Are you a photonics engineer excited to contribute to breakthroughs in quantum optics, precision sensing, and next-generation photonic systems? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We invite applications to join our welcoming and collaborative team of world-leading researchers at theOptoelectronics Research Centre (ORC)at the University of Southampton. With over 350 staff and students, the ORC is an internationally recognised hub for cutting-edge research, delivering real-world impact across photonics, manufacturing, communication, healthcare, environmental and quantum technologies. About the Role As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in the design and characterisation of nonlinear optical waveguides for use in commercially relevant applications. You will work on: Design of experiments to convert photons between the visible and infrared ranges Design of nonlinear optical devices for photon level conversion in PPLN and TFLN Optical characterisation at the classical and single-photon level Operation and maintenance of our suite of SNSPDs Application of the devices with our industrial and academic partners A core feature of this role is collaboration with our partners at Covesion to help translate our research into tangible innovations for the UK’s growing photonics and quantum sectors. Your Responsibilities As part of the role, you will be required to operate and maintain state-of-the-art optical test and characterisation equipment, liaise with our project partners, design innovative devices, publish results in leading journals, and investigate the potential to commercialise your outputs. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will help us create high-performance optical components that advance our research goals and commercial partnerships. Who We’re Looking For We seek a talented research fellow with skills and knowledge to complement our team. You should be comfortable working in a lab environment with lasers and optical characterisation equipment. Applications are encouraged from those with a strong background in photonics, particularly those with prior experience in PPLN waveguides or working with single photon sources and detectors. We are looking for a self-motivated researcher with good experimental skills who is willing to conduct research independently and collaboratively, and who values contributing to a supportive team environment. You will also help train and support researchers and PhD students in this role, so strong communication and mentoring skills will be a plus. A PhD or equivalent professional qualification is essential. Due to the topic of the work, candidates must be exempt or eligible for an ATAS certificate; more details on ATAS can be found here:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme. This appointment is for a 12 month post starting 1stOctober 2026. Informal enquiries: Prof Corin Gawith,corin.gawith@soton.ac.uk

Salary

£36,636 to £39,906 per annum

Posted

24 Jun 2026

Postdoctoral Researcher in Epistemology

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI

University of Helsinki

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

institution

University of Helsinki

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)


We are recruitingpostdoctoral researcher for a fixed term contract between 1.9.2026-31.8.2028 for the Research Council of Finland funded Academy Research Fellow projectMetaphysics, Ethics, and Epistemology of Risk. Starting date is flexible, but the end date is set. Project Risk judgments play a pivotal role in human societies. By acting in the world we inevitably takerisks and impose them on others.Riskis connected to normative practices. For instance, whether a war against a state suspected of sponsoring terrorism ismorally justifieddepends in part on whether it minimizes theriskof future terrorist attacks. It is often proper toblamesomeone for imposing unnecessaryrisks on us, such as transporting hazardous materials without taking proper safety measures. Plausibly, whether oneknowsa proposition depends on how high theriskof forming a false belief is. But what exactly is risk, and why is it of normative significance? In the research project ‘Metaphysics, Ethics, and Epistemology of Risk’ new insights about how we should understand risk are applied to a wide range of ethical and epistemological questions. The postdoctoral researcher’s work is expected to focus on epistemological questions where the notion of risk can be utilized, such as ‘can knowledge be understood in terms of risk?’, ‘are closure principles compatible with an anti-risk conception of knowledge and justification?’, ‘what kind of structural properties does an anti-risk epistemology predict for knowledge?’, ‘do iterations of knowledge accumulate risk?’, ‘should disinformation be understood as information that incurs epistemic risks on others?’, ‘what is the connection between risk and certainty?’, and ‘what kind of insight does anti-risk epistemology have regarding pragmatic encroachment?’. In addition to the to be hired postdoctoral researcher the project team consists of the PI (Jaakko Hirvelä), whose work focuses on the metaphysics and epistemology of risk, and a postdoctoral researcher (Oskari Sivula) who works on ethical questions related to risk. The project runs in tandem with another research project on risk (‘The Structure and Nature of Risk’, PI Jaakko Hirvelä), which houses an additional postdoctoral researcher (Pablo Zendejas Medina) working on the philosophy of risk. The project team will conduct research into the nature of risk, and apply philosophical theories of risk to epistemological and ethical issues. The primary methods of the research project are philosophical analysis and model-building. Responsibilities The main task of the appointed researcher is to conduct research into epistemological issues where the notion of risk plays an essential role. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to participate in weekly project meetings, and in the general research seminars held by the philosophy unit in Helsinki. The postdoctoral researcher will help organizing conferences, seminars, and workshops. In addition, the postdoctoral researcher will actively contribute to teaching and administrative tasks in the discipline of theoretical philosophy at the University of Helsinki (up to 5% of their working time annually), and assist in preparing new research proposals. In practice the teaching load is one course a year and supervision of master’s and bachelor’s thesis. It is possible to complete the teaching and administrative tasks through English. Requirements for the position and assessment of qualifications According to the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, an appointee to the position of postdoctoral researcher shall hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work as well as the teaching skills necessary for the position. The appointee will have relevant specialization in epistemology (expertise in logic, decision theory, metaphysics and ethics count in favour of the applicant). The default assumption is that the doctoral degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment. Applicants must have strong philosophical writing skills and excellent command of written and spoken English. When assessing applicants’ qualifications, attention will be paid to international academic activities, including high-quality peer-reviewed publications, and the quality of the research proposal. The position is filled with a six-month trial period. What we offer The salary for the position will be based on level 5 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The annual gross salary is €42,000 - €49,000. In Finnish universities, the teaching and research staff (app. 65% of total staff) have a special system regarding the free time equivalent to holiday. They belong to the 1,612 annual working hour system, in which the annual amount of paid holiday is app. 5-6 weeks on average per year. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees with their transition to work and life in Finland. More information here:https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome-finland-information-arriving-staff How to apply The application must be accompanied by the following documents in PDF format: Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English: theircurriculm vitae(max 4 pages), atwo-page research plandetailing their planned research and how it connects with their previous work, and onewriting example(max 8000 words), and thenameandcontact informationof one referee. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and final decisions will be made in August. Other attachments, including letters of recommendation or certificates, are not required at this point. We expect that you will send us a self-written application that reflects your own voice and thoughts. Applications generated by artificial intelligence do not meet our expectations. Applications must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through SAP Fiori’s Suffeli recruitment portal. Applications must be submitted by31.7.2026. Further information about the position can be obtained from Jaakko Hirvelä (jaakko.hirvela@helsinki.fi) Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from recruitment@helsinki.fi. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER!#HelsinkiUniCareers

Salary

€42,000 - €49,000.

Posted

24 Jun 2026

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