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Assistant Professor

• Maywood, Illinois
• Commensurate with education and experience
• Loyola University of Chicago - Cell and Molecular Physiology Department

Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Cell and Molecular Physiology Department at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.

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Chief Editor

• London or Berlin - hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary + excellent benefits package
• Springer Nature Ltd

We are looking for a Chief Editor to build and manage a team handling content at the interface of the physical and life sciences for the journal.

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Biophysics

• Boston, Massachusetts (US)
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Harvard Medical School Systems Biology Department

Seeking ambitious biophysicists to fight antimicrobial resistance with new technology at the interface of microfluidics and optics

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Recruitment of Principal Investigators by the School of Life Sciences, Peking University

• Beijing (CN)
• Competitive
• School of Life Sciences, Peking University

The School of Life Sciences at Peking University is actively seeking talents, with an emphasis on bioinformatics/computational biology/AI/RNA biology.

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2024 Recruitment notice Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology: Shenzhen, China

• Shenzhen,China
• Internationally competitive salary
• Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology

The wide-ranging expertise drawing from technical, engineering or science professions...

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Rowland Fellowship

• Cambridge, Massachusetts
• $89,999 per year
• Rowland Institute at Harvard

The Rowland Institute at Harvard seeks outstanding early-career experimentalists in all fields of science and engineering.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship: Chemical and Cell Biology

• Umeå, Sweden
• 336000 SEK/year
• Umeå University

The 2-year fellowship within a project that will combine biochemical, cell biological and chemical genetic approaches to elucidate migrasome biology

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Clinician Researcher/Group Leader in Cancer Cell Therapies

• Herston, Brisbane (AU)
• A competitive remuneration package to be negotiated with the right candidate
• QIMR Berghofer

An excellent opportunity is available for a Group Leader with expertise in cellular therapies to join the Cancer Research program at QIMR Berghofer.

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Faculty Positions at the Center for Machine Learning Research (CMLR), Peking University

• Beijing, China
• Competitive salary
• Center for Machine Learning Research (CMLR), Peking University

CMLR's goal is to advance machine learning-related research across a wide range of disciplines.

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Faculty Positions at SUSTech Department of Biomedical Engineering

• Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
• A globally competitive start-up package will be provided
• Southern University of Science and Technology (Biomedical Engineering)

We seek outstanding applicants for full-time tenure-track/tenured faculty positions. Positions are available for both junior and senior-level.

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Southeast University Future Technology Institute Recruitment Notice

• Nanjing, Jiangsu (CN)
• Southeast University

Professor openings in mechanical engineering, control science and engineering, and integrating emerging interdisciplinary majors

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Staff Scientist

• Competitive with benefits
• Loyola University Chicago - Department of Medicine

A Staff Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Drs. Elliot and Glassberg to study translational aspects of lung injury, repair and fibro

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W3-Professorship (with tenure) in Inorganic Chemistry

• 53113, Zentrum (DE)
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• Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität

The Institute of Inorganic Chemistry in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Bonn invites applications for a W3-Pro...

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Principal Investigator Positions at the Chinese Institutes for Medical Research, Beijing

• Successful candidates will be provided internationally competitive salaries and fringe benefits
• The Chinese Institutes for Medical Research (CIMR), Beijing

Studies of mechanisms of human diseases, drug discovery, biomedical engineering, public health and relevant interdisciplinary fields.

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Staff Scientist - Mitochondria and Surgery

• Houston, Texas (US)
• Hiring up to $75,000
• Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)

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Recruitment of Talent Positions at Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University

• Shenyang, Liaoning, China
• Competitive salary packages with research funding
• Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University

Call for top experts and scholars in the field of science and technology.

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Postdoctoral Associate- Neuronal Resilience and Regeneration

• Hiring up to $82,000

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Research Positions in China Spallation Neutron Source

• Dongguan, Guangdong, China
• CSNS offers competitive salaries and sufficient start-up funds, commensurate with qualifications.
• Spallation Neutron Source Science Center

We are seeking 23 researchers with a proven track record of conducting advanced research and demonstrating outstanding academic achievements.

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Postdoctoral Associate- Electrophysiology

• Hiring up to $65,000

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Clinical Pharmacy & Translational Science

• Memphis, Tennessee
• Commensurate with experience
• The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)

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We are selecting 40 outstanding, recent graduates

to join the 2023 UNDP Graduate Programme Pool

The deadline for applications was 12th of October. 37,221 candidates have applied!

UNDP is launching a second cohort of its 2-year Graduate Programme and is looking for candidates to join the 2023 Graduate Programme Pool.

The Programme serves to equip outstanding young graduates with the skills and experience required to kick-start a career in international development, accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, build better futures and make a positive difference in the world!

What do we offer?

The Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to contribute to UNDP’s mandate. It is a 2-year assignment with one of our country, regional, or headquarter offices. Assignments are in areas related to the Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on two streams:

• Programme and Policy: In this stream you will contribute to UNDP’s programmes and project activities.
• Corporate Operations: In this stream you will contribute to management services that support effective implementation of UNDP programmes, or work in the area of organisational policies, processes, and oversight.

Successful applicants will be included in the Graduate Programme Pool and offered an assignment with a UNDP office in any of our 170 locations around the world.

Personal Growth

We offer participants a customised Formation journey. This learning path provides an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, stretch your capabilities and give you real-world experience alongside some of the brightest minds in the development world.

As a pathway into the world of development, the Graduate Programme offers talented graduates excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development, while providing a valuable entry point into UNDP and the wider UN system.

• A one-year international professional entry-level contract (renewable for a second year on demonstrating good performance and on availability of funding).
• A competitive entry-level salary.
• Ticket for travel between your location and your duty station.
• Paid annual leave.
• Paid sick leave.
• Health and disability insurance.
• Pension contributions.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates who are available to join UNDP from first quarter of 2023 onwards and who meet the following requirements:

• A completed Master’s degree in a relevant field (with not more than 2 years of work experience) or
• A completed Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (with a minimum of 2 years and not more than 3 years of relevant, paid work experience)

We encourage applications from a wide range of relevant degree courses:

• To be eligible for the Programme and Policy stream, you will likely have graduated in one or more of the following areas: political science, public administration, international relations, development studies, economics, statistics, data management, environmental science or a related field. Please review UNDP’s areas of work .
• To be eligible for the Corporate Operations stream, you will likely have graduated in one or more of the following areas: business or public administration, finance, law, procurement or supply chain management, human resources management, economics, data management, or a related field.

We are looking for engaged young individuals whose values match those of UNDP:

• Accountability
• Transparency
• Professionalism
• Mutual Respect
• Results Orientation (through Principled Performance)

You will have some experience in one or more of the following areas: UNDP programme areas (poverty and inequality, governance, resilience, environment, energy, gender equality), business operations, project management, partnerships, innovation, digitalization, or data analysis and management.

You will preferably have worked to make an impact at community, provincial or national level (including in civil society, government, NGOs, IGOs or individually).

You must be a national of one of the countries where UNDP works to support the Sustainable Development Goals.

Nationals from the countries listed below are particularly encouraged to apply: Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic , Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Iran, Kiribati, Kosovo, Libya, Marshall Islands, Morocco, Nauru, Nicaragua, Niue, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Rep. of Montenegro, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Serbia, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uruguay, Vanuatu.

Language ability

You must be able to demonstrate that you are fluent in English and able to work effectively in a professional context.

For some positions, a working knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish may be a strong asset.

Please note that the application and selection process will be conducted in English. You are required to complete your full application in English unless stated otherwise.

Competencies and skills

When joining UNDP, you are:

• Lending your time and skills toward building a more prosperous, fair and inclusive world for people in need around the world.
• Choosing a community of collaboration and mutual care, of people working together with a shared sense of purpose.
• Joining a mission that demands and encourages innovative thinking and provides space for creative input.
• Joining a community that aims to elevate and empower every employee to grow not only professionally but also personally.

For these reasons, you must demonstrate drive to effect positive change, strong innovative thinking, learning agility, resilience, and ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.

You will be assessed on the following competencies and skills during the selection process.

Selection process

The call for applications closed on 12th of October, 2022.

UNDP collaborates with Cappfinity on the recruitment process for the Graduate Programme. Cappfinity is a leading Company, specialised in graduate recruitment and strengths-based assessment. If your application meets the requirements set out in this vacancy announcement and is of interest to UNDP, you will be invited to take online tests aimed at assessing the above competencies. Unless otherwise indicated, the tests can be taken using a computer or a mobile device.

If you are successful in the assessment, you will be invited to the final selection stage which consists of a virtual assessment centre. Details of the assessments will be provided to those who are invited to take part.

Successful candidates will be included in the 2023 Graduate Programme Pool. This pool will be used to fill entry-level positions that may become available in the course of 2023.

We value diversity and engagement

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Find your PhD position in Germany

Before you start your search ....

Before you start your search you should know that there are different PhD models:

• Individual doctorate  or
• Structured PhD programmes

What's the difference? Check out our  overview of the various ways to do your PhD in Germany  

Find your individual doctorate

The "traditional" or "individual" path to a PhD remains the most common in Germany. An individual doctorate involves a thesis or dissertation that is produced under the  supervision of one professor . This form of PhD study offers a great deal of  flexibility , but demands a high degree of  personal initiative  and responsibility.

How to find your PhD supervisor

In Germany there is no central admissions or selection office for doctoral students. Therefore, your first step is to find a suitable professor who is willing to be your supervisor.

One way to find a supervisor is to look for a university institute that matches your area of research. The following online search engines might help you find a suitable supervisor:

• GERiT – German research institutions GERiT is a website containing information on approximately 29,000 research institutions in Germany. GERiT allows the user to search easily by location or subject. It provides all the information needed to choose an institution at which to research, study or do a doctorate. www.gerit.org
• Finding a PhD position PhDGermany publishes PhD openings in Germany that specifically target international applicants. Accordingly, in most cases the working language is English. Fluent knowledge of German is only required for certain special positions. PhDGermany helps you find the right PhD opening or supervisor for your doctoral thesis and assists you with the online application process. www.phdgermany.de
• Higher Education Compass   This database provides up-to-date information from universities about doctoral opportunities in Germany. The search engine enables you to carry out targeted searches on the basis of departments, admission requirements and form of doctoral thesis. www.higher-education-compass.de

Furthermore,  your contacts with your professors or previous university  could help direct you to a suitable department or potential supervisor in Germany.

It is also helpful to attend  academic conferences  in your own subject area. There you will be able to exchange information and make contacts ­– and perhaps even find a future PhD supervisor.

Find your structured PhD programme

DAAD/Ausserhofer/Himsel

Structured PhD programmes in Germany are frequently very similar to the PhD programmes in English-speaking countries, in which a  team of supervisors  look after a  group of doctoral students . Around 12,000 doctoral students from abroad – roughly one in four – do their PhDs in structured programmes. As a rule, it is possible to complete a doctorate in four to five years.

Where to find your PhD programme

There is no central database of all structured PhD programmes in Germany. You can usually find these programmes directly through the respective universities, graduate schools or non-university research institutions. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) database is also a good place to look. Here you will find a large number of PhD programmes that are specially aimed at international doctoral students.

International doctoral programme database

Are you interested in an international doctoral programme in Germany? This DAAD database presents a selection of roughly 230 international doctoral programmes in Germany. The database can be searched according to different criteria.  www.daad.de/international-programmes 

Doctoral programmes at universities

Many universities offer structured doctoral programmes, which they publicise on their websites. The Student Advisory Service or Graduate Centre at the respective university will also provide help here. You can find the relevant addresses using the Higher Education Compass provided by the German Rectors’ Conference. www.higher-education-compass.de

​​​​​​​DFG-funded research training groups

Research training groups are also funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) for a period of up to nine years. Their key emphasis is on the qualification of doctoral researchers within the framework of a focused research programme and a structured training strategy. www.dfg.de > Current Research Training Groups

Helmholtz Research Schools, Colleges and Graduate Schools

The Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation. In collaboration with various institutions of higher education, Helmholtz Association research centres have established structured PhD programmes under the auspices of Helmholtz Graduate Schools, Helmholtz Research Schools and Colleges.  www.helmholtz.de > PhD Candidates 

Leibniz Graduate Schools

The Leibniz Association connects 97 research institutes that conduct problem-oriented research and provide scientific infrastructure of national and international importance. Together with universities they run structured PhD programmes in Leibniz Graduate Schools. www.leibniz-association.eu > Leibniz Graduate Schools

International Max Planck Research Schools

The Max Planck Society specialises in innovative basic research and its institutes are able to offer up-and-coming researchers excellent infrastructure and support. The website lists the programmes available at International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS):  www.mpg.de > International Max Planck Research Schools  

Max Planck Schools

In Germany, the best researchers in a specific field are often work at different universities and non-university research institutions spread throughout the country. The Max Planck Schools serve as hubs which gather this distributed knowledge. Here, the brightest minds in their fields have come together from within the scientific community to interconnect in faculties made up of active researchers. Students gain access to these unique networks, learn in close personal exchange from leaders in their fields and their peers, and enjoy access to outstanding infrastructure. Currently, three Schools are operating in the fields of Cognition, Matter to Life, and Photonics. www.maxplanckschools.de

Where can I find out about requirements?

Application procedures  differ from programme to programme . The precise requirements and deadlines can be found on the website of the respective university, research training group or graduate school. You should therefore first choose a PhD programme and/or graduate school.

You've found the position you want to apply for, but how does applying to a potential supervisor or structured PhD programme work in Germany? Find out more here.

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We help you navigate through the large number of job portals that specialise in openings for academics and scientists. These are some of the sites that may get you started.

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Doing a phd in germany (2019, 40 pages).

This booklet for (prospective) international doctoral students presents the different options for doing a doctorate in Germany. It explains the formal requirements and gives some practical advice on finding the right supervisor or doctoral programme. It also outlines different sponsorship and funding options.

Explore over 200 exciting PhD positions in diverse fields offered by the University of Turin, Italy

📢 Call for Admission to over 200 PhD Positions - 40th Cycle (2024/2025) 🎓

The University of Turin is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for quite large number of PhD positions in the 40th Cycle for 2024/2025 academic year. This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring researchers to pursue their doctoral studies in diverse fields.

💡 Highlights:

• Assignment of doctoral scholarships funded by the University, Next Gen.EU-NRRP (National Recovery and Resilience Plan), and other funds.
• Join a vibrant academic community and contribute to cutting-edge research.
• Benefit from world-class resources, facilities, and expert supervision.
• Develop your skills and expertise in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.

📆 Application Deadline: 20 June, 2024, 12:00pm (noon), CET.

Several academic units will be participating in the call for PhD admission

Comparative Analysis of Institutions, Economics and Law;

Business and Management;

Complex Systems for Quantitative Biomedicine;

Law and Institutions;

Law, the Individual and the Market;

Economy "Vilfredo Pareto";

Medical Physiopathology;

Food System;

Global History of Empires;

Computer Science;

Innovation for the Circular Economy;

Humanities;

Modern Languages and Literatures;

Mathematics;

Experimental Medicine and Therapy;

Molecular Medicine;

Modeling and Data Science;

Neurosciences;

Cultural Heritage and Historical-Artistic Audiovisual and Multimedia Production;

Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences;

Archeological, Historical and Historical-Artistic Sciences;

Biological Sciences and Applied Biotechnologies;

Biomedical Sciences and Oncology;

Health Sciences: Sociology, Nursing Sciences and Rehabilitation Sciences;

Chemical and Material Sciences;

Earth Sciences;

Pharmaceutical and Biomolecular Sciences;

Psychological, Anthropological and Educational Sciences;

Veterinary Sciences for Food and Animal Safety;

Sustainable Development and Cooperation (SUSTNET);

Technologies for Cultural Heritage (Tech4Culture);

Translational Oncology

For more information and to apply:  https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/234024

More job opportunities for Japan's PhD graduates

People with doctorates have typically had little luck finding jobs in Japan where they can make use of their expertise. Corporate recruiters have often placed more priority on hiring fresh university graduates who can be trained from scratch, but now, some Japanese firms are changing their approach.

Major beverage firm Kirin Holdings set up a website to recruit PhD holders fresh from completing their studies or in mid-career. The company says the ratio of doctoral graduates hired for research posts in fiscal 2023 roughly doubled from a year earlier.

Kadota Tomoyuki of Kirin Holdings says " As a business, we are focusing on health science. We expect researchers from diverse backgrounds can create new value based on new ideas."

Chemical firm Asahi Kasei has been recruiting around 20 PhDs every year. It has been hiring year-round since 2023 to secure more post-doctoral talent.

The overall trend is still bleak, however.

The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, says less than 20 percent of firms that responded to a survey last year plan to hire more PhD graduates in the next few years.

The education ministry says the number of students advancing to doctoral courses has almost halved in around 40 years, partly due to the poor job prospects.

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Are you thinking of pursuing a PhD, or are you currently in the middle of a program? Ever wonder what life can look like on the other side of defending your dissertation? Well, the path is not all too linear, and your first job may not be your last job; however, it may be a door to a world of opportunities. Check out this alumni profile from the graduate school to spark innovation within your own exploration: Alumni Profiles Series: Jeannie Karl | The Graduate School (duke.edu)

RIT graduate pursues Ph.D. across time zones

Nastaran Nagshineh, center, defended her Ph.D. thesis at RIT in April. Faculty from RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses served on her thesis committee and include, from left to right, Kathleen Lamkin-Kennard, Steven Weinstein, Nathaniel Barlow, and David Kofke (a professor at the University at Buffalo). Mohamed Samaha participated remotely and appears on the video screen behind the group and alongside Nagshineh’s picture.

Nastaran Nagshineh is one of the first Ph.D. candidates to bridge RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses. Her accomplishment creates a path for future students at the university’s international campuses.

Nagshineh completed her Ph.D. in mathematical modeling while working full time as a mathematics lecturer at RIT Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, teaching as many as five classes a semester. She described her Ph.D. journey as “an exercise in perseverance” due to competing demands and long days. Rochester is eight hours behind Dubai, and the time difference meant many late-night classes and meetings.

“I saw this collaboration as an opportunity, rather than as a challenge, because my primary adviser, Dr. Steven Weinstein (RIT professor of chemical engineering), and my co-adviser, Dr. Mohamed Samaha (RIT Dubai associate professor of mechanical engineering), both have the same area of research interest,” she said. “They both worked toward my success.”

Nagshineh is one of 67 RIT Ph.D. students who defended their thesis this academic year and who will earn their doctorate. RIT awarded 63 Ph.D. degrees in 2023.

In 2020-2021, RIT’s Graduate School met and surpassed the university’s goal of conferring 50 Ph.D. degrees during an academic year. That number will continue to grow as students cycle through the seven new Ph.D. programs that RIT has added since 2017, said Diane Slusarski , dean of RIT’s Graduate School.

Meeting these goals puts RIT on a path toward achieving an “R1,” or research-intensive designation, from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning. RIT is currently ranked as an R2 institution . Many factors go into changing a university’s status, including research investment and maintaining a three-year average of 70 Ph.D. degrees awarded per year, according to Slusarski.

“We have met the goals of the strategic plan, and now we look forward to contributing to the research innovation in the future,” Slusarski said. “We want to help the new programs thrive and win national research awards.”

RIT’s emphasis on high-level research is seen in Nagshineh’s Ph.D. work. She applies mathematical modeling to the field of fluid dynamics. Her research has been published in top-tier journals and has gained notice, said Weinstein, her thesis adviser.

Weinstein describes Nagshineh’s accomplishments as “a testament to a fantastic work ethic and commitment” and is inspirational to younger students at Rochester and Dubai.

“The collaboration between RIT Dubai/Rochester has continued,” he said. “Another paper was submitted a few weeks ago with Mohamed Samaha and Nate Barlow (RIT associate professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics) as co-authors, as well as Cade Reinberger, a younger Ph.D. student in my research group.”

Mathematical modeling is one of RIT’s newer Ph.D. degree programs, and Nagshineh is among its earliest graduates. The program has doubled in size since it began accepting students in 2017, Slusarski said. This past fall, the mathematical modeling program had 35 students, with two graduating this year.

Altogether, RIT has 13 Ph.D. degree programs currently enrolling 438 students, with computing and information sciences accounting for the largest with 117 students. RIT’s other Ph.D. programs include astrophysical sciences and technology , biomedical and chemical engineering , business administration , color science , electrical and computer engineering, imaging science , mechanical and industrial engineering , microsystems engineering , and sustainability .

New programs in cognitive science and physics will launch in the fall.

The growth in RIT graduate education—with more than 3,000 master’s and doctoral students—reflects a demographic change in the student population, Slusarski said. “We have a higher percentage of women in the graduate programs than we have for RIT undergraduate programs.”

RIT’s graduate programs enroll 42 percent women, according to Christie Leone , assistant dean for the Graduate School.

Nagshineh, who also holds an MS in electrical engineering from RIT Dubai, welcomes her role as a mentor to other women students on both campuses.

“As a young woman in an Arabic country, the power of women is often underestimated and undervalued, and I hope to serve as a role model to female students, especially those that question their path,” Nagshineh said.

She plans to continue in her career as a professor and a researcher. “I would like to pursue a research program where I can advise my own students and teach them more deeply.”

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The field of international training and education is vast. From creating a welcoming environment for international students in the US to roles in nonprofit organizations focusing on equity and advocacy, professionals in this field enjoy many options.  

The diverse roles held by alumni from American University’s (AU’s) Master of Arts (MA) in International Training and Education Program (ITEP) demonstrate the many career options available to impact international training and education. They work in varied organizations worldwide in such positions as Peace Corps Municipal and Community Development Volunteer in Niger, training specialist for the Department of Homeland Security’s TSA division, and English as a Foreign Language teacher in Mongolia. As current student Ansilta de Luca ’25 puts it: “This program has allowed me to explore topics within international education without having limitations of other types of programs that specialize in certain fields.”

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Today’s globalized world is creating a growing demand for qualified professionals who can address issues and work collaboratively with international peers. Education administrators and leaders play a vital role in preparing students at all levels—from early learners to higher education—to thrive in this environment and compete for jobs both inside and outside of schools.

Higher Education Administration Jobs

International student programs and study-abroad opportunities enhance campus diversity and cross-cultural understanding. Higher education administration jobs available to international education master’s graduates include the following:

• International student advisors assist international students throughout their academic journey, helping with visas, immigration regulations, and cultural adjustment.
• Study abroad advisors help domestic students navigate opportunities for studying abroad, including program selection, application processes, academic credit transfer, and pre-departure orientation.
• International programs managers oversee international collaborations. Their responsibilities can include forming partnerships with foreign universities, coordinating faculty exchanges, and overseeing grants and scholarships.

The  ITEP from AU prepares you for a career in higher education administration. ITEP graduates work as advisors, program coordinators, managers, and directors for universities and international exchange organizations. Anna Lippard, ’14,  works as an International Services Specialist with F-1 and J-1 international students at Southern Methodist University. Her duties include immigration advising and cultural/educational programming. 

Remote Education Administration Jobs

Working in education administration doesn’t necessarily mean traveling to campus every day; many jobs can also be done remotely. If you want to work remotely, a role focused on international student recruitment could be a good fit. International student recruitment specialists use online platforms to recruit international students, establish partnerships with educational agencies abroad, and develop marketing strategies to attract prospective students.

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International education professionals specializing in social and community learning work to address educational inequalities, foster social inclusion, and empower communities. 

Social and community learning specialist jobs in international education include: 

• Community education coordinators partner with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) partner to develop and execute community-based educational programs. These programs empower marginalized communities, foster literacy, and encourage lifelong learning.
• Youth development specialists design and facilitate youth-focused training and education initiatives, like life skills workshops and vocational training programs.
• International development consultants advise NGOs on international education policies, project planning, and capacity-building initiatives to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes in developing countries.

Many AU ITEP graduates work in social and community learning-focused roles. Emily Bird, ’15, works as a business development manager at Plan International, designing projects focusing on child-centered development and youth participation. Alumna Jamie Bussey, ’13, serves as deputy director for the International Rescue Committee, a humanitarian organization that assists communities affected by conflict and disaster. 

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Organizational development professionals help educational institutions operate more effectively. Working independently or with consulting firms, they design organizational development strategies, cross-cultural exchange programs, international partnerships, and projects to promote global citizenship and intercultural understanding.

The ITEP from AU equips students with the skills to research, evaluate, discuss, and contextualize pressing global education issues, preparing them for organizational development jobs. Brinton Ramsey, ITEP ’93, currently works as a Senior Consultant at Education First, an international education company offering study abroad, language learning, cultural exchange, and academic programs worldwide.

Careers in Education Policy & Government 

International training and education specialists play a critical role in shaping our nation’s educational policies. Striving for an inclusive, fair, and diverse approach, they help to create a coordinated and effective system. Government and policy-related roles in international education include: 

• International education policy analysts conduct research, analyze data, and provide policy recommendations in such areas as education accessibility and quality standards.
• International program officers design, implement, and manage international education programs and initiatives within government agencies or nonprofit organizations.
• Policy advisors for international education affairs advise government agencies or policymakers on matters related to international education, including cross-border collaboration, student mobility, global competency, and international partnerships.

Many AU ITEP alumni choose to pursue jobs with government agencies upon graduation. Shelley Stinelli , ITEP ’13, serves as Senior Advisor in the US Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs’ Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking. 

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The international education field is broad, with job opportunities in higher education, NGOs, government agencies, and private organizations. American University’s ITEP exposes students to the social theories that have shaped educational institutions, policies, and practices globally. It also teaches them how to design and deliver training programs. In their culminating capstone project, students design and implement a training, curriculum, research paper, or evaluation in a context relevant to their professional interests and goals. 

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AU’s ITEP offers students specialized pathway options and an optional graduate certificate in training design and facilitation, enabling them to align their degrees with their interests and career aspirations. 

The program offers three pathway options: 

• International education development: This pathway prepares students to research, evaluate, discuss, and contextualize pressing global education issues. It equips students with the skills to pursue careers in policy development, advocacy, research and evaluation, and program management.
• Training for change: This pathway prepares students to serve as social change agents. Skills learned apply to various roles in education institutions and agencies that facilitate teacher training, programming for newcomer communities, nonformal and refugee education, and youth development. 
• Internationalization and exchange: This pathway caters to students interested in the interchange and movement of people and ideas across cultures. Coursework emphasizes the history, politics, and changing nature of exchange, study abroad policies and practices, student mobility, internationalization efforts in higher education, and intercultural program management. Graduates work for universities and international exchange organizations as advisors, program coordinators, managers, and directors. 

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Enrolling in a specialized MA program represents a purposeful next step toward advancing your international education career. AU’s ITEP offers unique opportunities to help prepare you for a job in policy development, higher education, or nonprofit organizations. As current student Maddy Crawford explains, “Being at AU has provided me with opportunities I wouldn’t have had otherwise… I’ve been able to expand my experiences and network through the ITEP program.”

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Canada to introduce new rules around off-campus work hours for international students

From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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International students enrich Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Students Program, to ensure system integrity while protecting students from fraud and financial vulnerability.

April 29, 2024—Ottawa— International students enrich Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Student Program, to ensure system integrity while protecting students from fraud and financial vulnerability.

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that the temporary policy allowing students to work more than 20 hours per week off campus will come to an end on April 30, 2024, and it will not be extended. This fall, we intend to change the number of hours students may work off campus per week to 24 hours.

Students who come to Canada must be here to study. As such, allowing students to work up to 24 hours per week will ensure they focus primarily on their studies, while having the option to work, if necessary.

As we head into the summer session, students who have a scheduled academic break can continue working unlimited hours.

In developing this change, we looked at the needs of students, policies in other countries, as well as research that has shown that academic outcomes suffer the more a student works while studying. It also strikes the appropriate balance so students have the option to work without compromising academic outcomes. More details will be shared in due course.

We also continue to develop the new Recognized Institutions Framework to reward post­secondary institutions that set high standards for selecting, supporting and retaining international students. We will continue to support and protect international students from financial vulnerability and keep protecting the integrity of the International Student Program.

“Working off campus helps international students gain work experience and offset some of their expenses. As international students arrive in Canada, we want them to be prepared for life here and have the support they need to succeed. However, first and foremost, people coming to Canada as students must be here to study, not work. We will continue working to protect the integrity of our student program.” – The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

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Recent studies conducted in the US and Canada have shown that there is a considerable decline in academic performance for students working more than 28 hours per week, and that working more than 24 hours per week increases the chances that a student will drop out of their program.

Most countries that welcome international students set limits on the number of hours they may work while they study. Australia recently changed its policy to allow a student to work 48 hours every 2 weeks. In the US, students must meet additional criteria before being permitted to work off campus at all.

In December 2023, the Government of Canada raised the cost-of-living threshold that students must meet to be approved for a study permit so they are financially prepared for life in Canada and are not as dependent on working.

International students who begin a college program delivered through a public-private curriculum licensing arrangement on or after May 15, 2024, will not be eligible for a post-graduation work permit when they graduate. Those who already started this type of program prior to May 15, 2024, will still be able to access a post-graduation work permit, provided they meet all other criteria .

The new letter of acceptance (LOA) verification process has been a success. Since its launch on December 1, 2023, through April 1, 2024, IRCC has

•  received almost 162,000 LOAs for verification
• confirmed nearly 142,000 LOAs as valid directly with designated learning institutions (DLIs)
• identified almost 9,000 LOAs that didn’t match any LOA issued by a DLI or that the DLI had already cancelled before the foreign national applied for a study permit

Associated links

• Statement: Minister Miller issues statement on international student allocations for provinces and territories
• Notice: Update on public-private college partnership programs for international students
• Notice: Additional information about International Student Program reforms
• News release: Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new study permits issued
• News release: Revised requirements to better protect international students
• News release: Changes to International Student Program aim to protect students
• Website: Work off campus as an international student

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Even a favourable mac report may not relieve political pressure on government to act further on international student numbers, risking ‘enormous damage right across the sector’.

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UK universities are staging a last-ditch battle to resist further changes in the rules governing international students, and stave off more financial damage to the sector, ahead of the release of a keenly anticipated report into the graduate visa route.

With the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) set to conclude its investigation into “abuses” in the post-study rights of overseas students by 14 May, critics have been pushing the government to take ever more drastic measures to bring down the number of international students, arguing for an overall cap and for some institutions to be prevented from sponsoring visas at all.

The sector has been warned to “brace for the worst” as a fraught political climate on immigration – exacerbated by poor local election results for the Conservative Party – has put pressure on Downing Street to take further action on the two-year graduate route, after removing the right for master’s students to bring dependants , which was blamed for a 44 per cent drop in January enrolments.

Options understood to be on the table include scrapping the visa entirely, reducing its duration to six months or a year, or placing extra conditions on its use, such as a salary threshold.

In an 11th-hour attempt to protect the visa, sector leaders have attempted to highlight the potential economic damage cuts would do to the whole country, not just universities.

Michael Spence, the president of UCL, said the government’s own analysis has shown the visa is “set to bring in £12.9 billion of additional tax revenue compared to £6.8 billion of extra fiscal costs between 2021-22 and 2030-31”.

“If we want to grow the economy and encourage global leadership and innovation, we need to continue to attract the brightest and the best,” Dr Spence told Times Higher Education , adding that it would be an “act of extraordinary national self-harm to curb the graduate route”.

Lord Johnson of Marylebone, the former universities minister, said any further changes “would set back so many important government policy priorities”, including ambitions to become a science superpower and to “level up” neglected regions.

“It’s hard to think of a policy more self-defeating. And all for what? To lower immigration statistics which international students shouldn’t be part of anyway,” he added.

In March, home secretary James Cleverly tasked the MAC, chaired by Brian Bell, professor of economics at King’s College London , with conducting a “rapid review” into the visa “to ensure the graduate route is not being abused” and check whether it was being used for immigration rather than education.

One of the policy’s biggest critics, Conservative MP Neil O’Brien, co-authored a report for the Centre for Policy Studies, published on 8 May, that calls for the visa to be scrapped along with the introduction of an overall cap on sponsored study routes and “substantial revisions” to the UK government’s target of attracting 600,000 international students a year .

Universities where there is “evidence of sustained abuse”, such as high dropout rates or low attendance, should be prevented from sponsoring visas at all, the report says.

Co-author Karl Williams, CPS’ research director, said Parliament needed to “take control” of the number of study visas issued, rather than “effectively leaving it up to the universities”.

Such interventions have increased the unease in the sector that even a favourable MAC report will not decrease political pressure on the government to act on international students before the next election.

Anne Marie Graham, chief executive of the UK Council for International Student Affairs, said she was “confident” the body “will publish a considered, evidence-based report” and urged ministers “to consider the evidence of the impact of the graduate route on our economy and our global reputation in its response”.

But the short time frame given for the review “indicates there are a bunch of people who have made up their minds”, said Vivienne Stern, chief executive of Universities UK. “As much as I would like them to take account of the evidence that the MAC presents, I have a grim feeling that that is not where we are,” she said.

Ms Stern said the options for post-study work had been hotly debated within government for months and it was still unclear where ministers would land.

“It may be there is some attempt to limit the collateral damage done by wholesale removal of the graduate route,” Ms Stern said. “But I don’t see any of the options being floated not doing enormous damage right across the sector.”

She said that there had been a “dramatic cooling” in the international student market following the dependant changes, with more decreases in enrolment being predicted for September following the drop in January.

“I would like government to recognise they have already achieved what they need to achieve and if they go further, they are going to have a different problem of catapulting some universities into real financial difficulty very quickly, in places that can very ill afford to lose their university,” Ms Stern said.

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This will be a PhD project done in Collaboration with our Industrial Partner, Siemens Mobility.

Modern Railway Systems operate from accurate geographical maps called scheme plans. They contain the topology of the tracks, positions of signalling equipment, and conceptual constructs such as train routes, and may have thousands of elements. Due to the large quantity of possible data permutations, manual testing of the scheme plan data preparation system is a laborious process. To avoid that we aim at an alternative approach, via the automated generation of test data. These will be constructed following the European Train Control System(ETCS) standards involving significant domain knowledge to interpret the requirements. Coverage metrics will be added to understand how well a set of test data exercises the requirements. 

There are various approaches to solve this problem: 1) Via SMT solving or Constraint Solving, or 2) via AI/Optimization. [SMT solvers/constraint solvers are state-of-the-art Symbolic AI tools for verifying computer programs and are applied in Industry as part of quality assurance processes. The use of optimization techniques is an alternative and also quite promising in this context.] 

Interested candidates should have a strong interest/background in either Formal Methods/Mathematically derived techniques, or in Software Engineering/Testing, or in Artificial Intelligence.

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Candidates must hold a UK bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class honours or overseas bachelor’s degree deemed equivalent to UK honours (by UK ECCTIS) and achieved a grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class honours in Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related discipline, or an appropriate master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirements. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency. 

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