Plastic waste is a significant problem globally, but particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over 17 million tonnes of waste are generated by Sub-Saharan Africa annually; however, only 12% of plastic waste is recycled. The majority of plastic is either burned or dumped, with significant quantities entering rivers, streams and lakes and …

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge identifies and partners Fintechs that are ready to scale and provides them with support and access to opportunities in Ecobank’s 33 African markets. The goal? To contribute to their growth as potential Pan African Fintech success stories. The Challenge is open to all Fintechs on the …

The European Diabetes Study Center (CeeD) is located in Strasbourg, (FRANCE) and is recognized as a certified research center by the Minister of Higher Education and Research, and accredited by the Strasbourg University. The center is composed of people specialized in diabetes and associated pathologies with complementary areas of expertise …

The Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics at Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking candidates for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and have demonstrated excellence in research. The faculty appointment will be in the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons …

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE POSITION for a highly motivated graduate student to join the Yale Psychiatry Division of Human Genetics, a productive and collaborative research environment with a focus on the genetics of psychiatric illnesses, behavioral phenotypes, and other complex traits founded by Dr. Joel Gelernter. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Daniel Levey …

The main topic of the project is the utilisation of refractive index fronts in silicon and silicon nitride waveguides for light manipulation. Interaction of light with such fronts leads to special Doppler-like effects and can be adjusted to stop light or to significantly compress pulses. Some of the effects are …

Every year, the Pershing Square Foundation awards up to six full scholarships to support outstanding students on the 1+1 MBA, covering the tuition & living fees for both the Master’s degree and the MBA year. Pershing Square Scholars are exceptional individuals who can demonstrate the potential and commitment to finding scalable and sustainable …

As part of its African Languages and Translation Program, The Africa Institute announces the Global Africa Translation Fellowship. The fellowship welcomes applications from across the Global South for a grant of up to $5,000 to complete translations of works from the African continent and its diaspora, into English or Arabic. This …

Reference MED259521 Closing Date Tuesday, 14th September 2021 Job Type Research & Teaching Department School of Health Sciences Salary £52560 to £62727 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. This is an exciting opportunity to become Associate …

Reference SCI280221 Closing Date Tuesday, 7th September 2021 Job Type Teaching Department Psychology Salary £30942 to £40322 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. We are looking for 4 Teaching Associates in the School of Psychology to deliver …

Reference ARTS261021X1 Closing Date Monday, 30th August 2021 Job Type Teaching Department Philosophy Salary £30942 to £40322 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. The Department of Philosophy at the University of Nottingham is looking to appoint a Teaching Associate …

Reference ENG324821 Closing Date Friday, 24th September 2021 Job Type Research Department Engineering Salary £30942 to £40322 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. The University of Nottingham seeks applications for a Research Fellow for a fixed-term 2 …

Reference ENG1482 Closing Date Tuesday, 31st August 2021 Department Engineering Applications are invited for a postdoctoral Innovation Fellowship funded by the EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub. The Fellowship will be for a period of up to two years and is aimed at early stage researchers looking to take the …

Reference SCI321621 Closing Date Monday, 27th September 2021 Job Type Research Department Chemistry Salary £27511 to £40322 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £30942 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance As part of an exciting new partnership between …

Reference SCI294521 Closing Date Thursday, 2nd September 2021 Job Type Teaching Department Biosciences, Animal Sciences Salary £30942 to £40322 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. The School of Biosciences delivers undergraduate and MSci programmes in Animal Science …