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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious PhD qualified Engineer to design and develop an innovative instrument for wound healing measurement. Construction of the device involves the fabrication of optical fibre sensors, their characterisation, development of an opto-electronic measurement. The main aim of the proposed work is to develop an automated approach for reliable manufacturing of optical fibre ammonia and temperature sensors. Candidates should hold, a PhD in Electronic, Biomedical or Optical Engineering.Essential knowledge and experience required:Development of instrumentation.Fibre optics sensors in the field of healthcare.Knowledge of optical fibre physical sensors, optoelectronics and systems designs.Data capture, recording of data and report writing to a professional standard.The successful candidate must possess:Ability to work independently and also work as part of a teamEnthusiasm, motivation and drive to embed new knowledge and to take full ownership of the project Excellent interpersonal skillsThe Optics and Photonics Research Group is one of the largest research groups in the Faculty of Engineering with 16 academics and three Research Council funded Fellows. We pride ourselves on being able to work on ideas from the basic science right through to application in advanced manufacturing and healthcare.We offer:A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environmentA hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each weekGenerous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent workWe are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunitiesYou will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits websiteFurther information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.This post is a fixed term 15 month contract, your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 20 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.Please contact prof S Korposh [email protected] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Closing Date: 28 Jul 2026 Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE and within this, you will be closely connected to and work across one of our academic divisions (University of Greenwich or University of Kent), contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Combining these strengths, LASE brings scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.Do you take pride in delivering exceptional customer service, building positive relationships at all levels? Can you produce high-quality work with accuracy and attention to detail? If yes, then this full time, fixed term role may be ideal for you.KMMS are seeking an Administrative Assistant to work as a member of the KMMS Operations Team providing an accurate and effective central administrative support function across the breadth of KMMS activities. You will provide regular front facing support to KMMS staff, focusing on the support and progression of staff recruitment, onboarding and induction. In this role, you will support line managers and the senior team in creating recruitment documentation, scheduling and diarising interviews and relevant meetings, onboarding new staff and performing both in-person and online inductions.The role holder will contribute to general Operations Team activities, including supporting facilities and health and safety tasks, as well as providing feedback on the development and implementation of ways of working suitable for KMMS. The Operations Team regularly work to support wider School events and activities, including all staff training and development days, Multi-station Mini Interviews and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations, as well as facilitating and improving the ongoing staff experience across KMMS.As an Administrative Assistant you can expect to be involved in:Supporting the onboarding of new staff, carrying out in-person and online KMMS School inductions and training ensuring staff are effectively supportedWorking as a member of the Operations Team, providing efficient and effective administrative support to students, staff and external colleagues, ensuring that all contacts have a positive impression of KMMS and that administrative tasks at KMMS are carried out effectivelySupporting the scheduling and servicing of regular committee meetings, and other ad-hoc meetings in KMMS, supporting with diary management and minuting meetings to accurately record actions and outcomesWhat will you bring to the role?Educated to GCSE in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalentStrong customer service experience and a commitment to delivering a high-quality serviceExceptional organisation skills, with experience of administering complex processes including tracking data and monitoring progressWhat we can offer in return:As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) (remove this bullet for ACADEMIC roles)43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionsCorporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden HealthFor more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at KentWe are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number KMMS-116-26-R. Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026 Section: Administrative Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum

Pūmanawa Tangata | People and CultureLocated in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Leadership opportunity on a full time, fixed term basis (12 months) Lead payroll for a large, complex and purpose-led organisation Based on campus Support a capable and cohesive team through BAU delivery and meaningful systems change Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Payroll Manager? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei. Āu Mahi | What You Will DoThe University of Canterbury is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join its People and Culture team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, covering parental leave. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role within a large, values-led organisation where accuracy, trust and service delivery are critical. With a workforce of approximately 4,000 - 4,500 people, including permanent, fixed-term and casual staff, UC's payroll environment is busy, complex and central to the smooth running of the University. Leading a team of around 10 payroll specialists and support staff, you will provide the steady, confident leadership needed to keep BAU payroll delivery running well, while supporting the team through a period of change. Alongside BAU, UC is progressing a significant HR and finance systems project, including the implementation of Workday. While this role is not responsible for leading that project, it will sit close to the change. You will be working in the current PeopleSoft environment, helping the team stay focused, supported and ready as the organisation moves toward a new system future. Reporting to the Director, People and Culture, you will lead a capable payroll team and take responsibility for the quality, compliance and performance of the payroll function. This role will suit someone who enjoys the balance of technical payroll leadership, people leadership and operational problem-solving. You will be joining a supportive People and Culture environment, leading a close-knit team that knows its work well and needs someone who can bring clarity, confidence and momentum. Key responsibilities will include: Leading, supporting and developing the payroll team Ensuring accurate and timely fortnightly payroll delivery Overseeing payroll compliance, PAYE, audit and quality assurance requirements Managing payroll risks, controls, reporting and business continuity processes Supporting effective use of PeopleSoft and related payroll systems Working closely with People and Culture, Digital, Finance, auditors and external advisors Providing visible, practical leadership during a period of systems change Mōu | Who You AreYou will be an experienced payroll professional who knows how important good payroll leadership is. You understand the detail, the deadlines and the compliance requirements, but you also know that successful payroll teams need trust, structure and clear communication.You may come from a large corporate, public sector, tertiary, health, local government, shared services or similarly complex environment. What matters most is that you can step in with confidence, build credibility quickly and lead a capable team without needing to reinvent everything on day one. You will bring: Significant payroll experience within a large or complex organisation Proven people leadership experience Strong understanding of payroll legislation, PAYE, audit and compliance processes Experience with large payroll or HRMS systems, ideally PeopleSoft, Oracle, Workday or similar Sound judgement and strong problem-solving ability Confidence working with senior stakeholders A calm, practical and collaborative leadership style An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, supporting good people and making sure an essential business function is delivered with accuracy, care and confidence Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work WithWe recognise and value people as our most precious resource and the mahi undertaken in the People and Culture Team is the catalyst for positive changes in our organisation. Our Payroll Team are a bunch of dedicated professionals passionate about what we do, and we love to have fun while we do it. Check us out here. Ngā Painga o UC | Why UCWe offer a range of benefits, for more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . (For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ ) The closing date for this position is: 19 July 2026 (midnight, NZ time)Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply For a confidential discussion, please contact Heather Ewing, Recruitment Consultant at Bishop Associates on 03 ••• •667 or email hea••••@bishopassociates.co.nz. Please do not apply directly on our UC careers website. Job Details Reference # 33041 Posted on 09 Jul 2026 Closes on 19 Jul 2026 23:55 Location(s) Christchurch Expertise Finance, Human Resources Job level(s) Management Work type(s) Fixed term full-time More details (document) Payroll Manager PD 2024.pdf Position description 1 Position description 2 Position description 3 Position description 4

Are you interested in safeguarding the integrity of CO₂ storage infrastructure? Do you have a strong technical background in Corrosion assessment? Are you interested in working with the industry to develop testing methodologies and protocols to assess the steel-cement interface characteristics required to deliver resilient, safe CO2 storage infrastructure?Capture and Storage (CCS) is critical to achieving net-zero targets. However, the long-term integrity of wells remains a major challenge, particularly in ensuring the reliability of storage infrastructure. Geological CO₂ storage is typically implemented through injection wells comprising steel casing and cementitious barriers. These materials are exposed to complex environments involving supercritical CO₂ and CO₂-saturated brines containing impurities, which can significantly influence corrosion processes, material degradation, and the performance of cement–steel interfaces. Such effects may ultimately compromise the long-term sealing of CCS systems.As part of this role, you will join a major European consortium (SPECS) investigating the effects of CO₂ stream impurities on storage systems, working alongside leading universities, research organisations, and industry partners, including major energy companies across the UK and EU.This role focuses on the experimental investigation and mechanistic understanding of degradation processes in cement–steel systems, directly contributing to the definition of safe impurity limits and material selection strategies for CCS wells. The project addresses the critical challenge of ensuring the durability and integrity of cementitious seals and cement–steel interfaces exposed to supercritical CO₂ containing impurities.You will:Investigate degradation of steel-cement systems and study the interface with various steels and corrosion-resistant alloys (CRAs);Evaluate corrosion performance of steel-cement systems exposed to both clean and impure CO₂ compositions;Assess the integrity of cement–steel interfaces in CO₂–brine environments to help define safe impurity thresholds for CCS well materials.We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Dr. Yuvaraj Dhandapani, Lecturer, Institute of Functional SurfacesEmail: [email protected] Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa. Closing Date: 24 Jul 2026 Section: Research Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.