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The University is committed to equality of opportunity and has a policy on arrangements for part-time work.
Applications are invited for the following University offices:
Appointments made at University Lecturer level will be for three or five years in the first instance, with the possibility of reappointment to the retiring age. The pensionable scale of stipends for a University Lecturer is £20,811 a year, rising by eleven annual increments to £32,095.
Appointments made at University Assistant Lecturer level will be for three years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further two years. The statutory limit of tenure of a University Assistant Lectureship is five years, but all holders of the office of University Assistant Lecturer are considered for possible appointment to the office of University Lecturer during the course of their tenure. The pensionable scale of stipends for a University Assistant Lecturer is £17,238 a year, rising by six annual increments to £22,579.
University Lecturer in one or more of the following fields: English Literature, 1300-1550; English Literature, 1550-1730; English Literature, 1830 - present; American Literature; Drama. Applicants must have an outstanding publications record and must be in a position to take up the post not later than 1 January 2001.
Applications (eleven copies), giving details of qualifications, experience, and specific areas of teaching offered, together with a curriculum vitae and the names of not more than three referees, should be sent to the Secretary of the Appointments Committee, from whom further particulars may be obtained (e-mail chgd2@cam.ac.uk), at the Faculty of English, 9 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DP. Applicants should ask their referees to write direct to the Appointments Committee by the closing date of Friday, 14 July 2000.
University Lecturer in the Department of Medicine, in the School of Clinical Medicine. The Department has a wide range of interests and a multi-divisional structure. This post will be held in the Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology. The post-holder will be expected to develop an independent programme of research in metabolism, which synergizes with existing work in the School and the Department in the areas of diabetes and obesity. Applications from individuals with expertise in the areas of murine genetic manipulation and/or neuroendocrinology will be particularly welcome. The post is available from 1 October 2000.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Steve O'Rahilly (tel. 01223 336855, e-mail sorahill@hgmp.mrc. ac.uk), or to Professor Patrick Sissons, Head of the Department of Medicine, Box 157, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2QQ (tel. 01223 336849, e-mail abj10@medschl.cam.ac.uk).
Further particulars may be obtained from the Secretary, School of Clinical Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2SP (tel. 01223 336726), to whom applications (fourteen copies) should be sent so as to reach her not later than 14 July 2000.
University Lecturer or University Assistant Lecturer in Sociology to augment the Faculty's existing strengths. It welcomes applications from candidates who would be able to contribute to teaching and research in any of the following areas: the sociology of economic and/or political institutions; the sociology of media and communications; the sociology of gender and sexualities; the sociology of the family. While the Faculty would welcome applications outside the specified areas from candidates with outstanding research and teaching records, it has a preference for candidates who are able to combine theoretical concerns with relevant empirical research. The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the teaching of the core Sociology curriculum.
Further particulars may be obtained from Ms Kate Stacey, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RQ (tel. 01223 334520, e-mail ks298@cam.ac.uk), to whom ten copies of applications should be sent to reach her not later than 1 September 2000. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of interests, a list of publications, and the names of three referees who should be asked to write directly to Ms Stacey by the same date.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Bryan Turner at the above address (tel. 01223 334527, e-mail bst22@cam.ac.uk).
The University Computing Service, which provides facilities and services in support of research and teaching, has a vacancy in the Technical User Support Division for a Computer Officer, Grade II (PC Support Expert). The successful applicant will be expected to have a wide knowledge of PC hardware and software, including systems and networking experience. The post-holder will join a small dynamic team which provides Microsoft operating systems and PC applications support to other technical staff and users throughout the University. The post will involve liaison with members of staff and students of the University and the provision of a wide range of advice and support. The post-holder will be involved in the development and running of training courses and the preparation of documentation materials, and will be expected to take a lead in keeping up to date in this rapidly developing technical field.
The applicant should have at least three years' experience in the delivery of IT support and must possess good interpersonal and troubleshooting skills. A background in an academic support environment could be an advantage.
The appointment will be for up to three years in the first instance, with the possibility of reappointment for periods not exceeding five years at a time, or, when appropriate, to the retiring age. The pensionable scale of stipends for a Computer Officer, Grade II, is £23,521 a year, rising by four annual increments to £27,451.
Application forms and further particulars are available from the Director, University Computing Service, New Museums Site, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QG (e-mail, lamk2@cam.ac.uk). The closing date for completed application forms is 7 July 2000. Information about the University Computing Service may be found on its website (http://www.cam.ac.uk/CS/).
Computer Officer, Grade II or Grade III, to take up appointment by 1 September 2000. The Faculty's computing staff has recently consisted of three full-time employees. Two have now resigned on promotion to jobs in other institutions and one will shortly go on maternity leave to return on a part-time basis in November. The person appointed will assist in all aspects of the running of the Law Faculty Network. The network includes about 140 networked machines, which are used mainly with OFFICE, e-mail, and access to legal databases, some web-based and others on CD-ROMs networked locally. Some support for Faculty members in outlying institutions is also needed. User support includes a helpdesk, open during all normal working hours.
The post-holder will take responsibility for the Faculty's network and manage the computing team. The post is designated Computer Officer, Grade III. For a suitable candidate the Faculty would be applying for leave to promote to Computer Officer, Grade II, as soon as the University permits, and in the interim the Faculty would make up the salary differential between the two grades.
The appointment will be for three years or five years in the first instance, with the possibility of reappointment for periods not exceeding five years at a time, or, when appropriate, to the retiring age.
The pensionable scales of stipends are:
Computer Officer, Grade II: £23,521 a year, rising by four annual increments to £27,451.
Computer Officer, Grade III: £18,915 a year, rising by six annual increments to £24,479.
Further particulars may be obtained from the Secretary of the Faculty, Faculty of Law, 10 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DZ (tel. 01223 330036, e-mail sal41@hermes.cam.ac.uk). Alternatively they may be downloaded from the Faculty's website (http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/).
There is no formal application form. Applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae, together with a covering letter, to the Secretary of the Faculty at the address above, to arrive no later than Friday, 30 June 2000. In addition, they should arrange for two referees to send a reference to the Secretary of the Faculty at the same address and by the same date. It is anticipated that interviews will take place in mid-July.
Assistant Registrary in the General Board Division of the University Offices, to take up appointment as soon as possible. The duties will include assisting in the work of the central committees responsible for the deployment of the resources needed to support the academic programme of the University. The person appointed will support the process of resource allocation to Faculties and Departments, and will be expected to play a substantial role in the development and implementation of policy in this area. Applicants should be educated to degree level and have substantial relevant experience within Higher Education or a related field.
The appointment will be made for an initial period of three years, unless that requirement is waived by the Council, with the possibility of reappointment to the retiring age. The pensionable scale of stipends for an Assistant Registrary is £20,811 a year, rising by eleven annual increments to £32,095.
Further information about the vacancy may be obtained from the Acting Secretary General of the Faculties, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT (tel. 01223 332262), to whom applications, including a curriculum vitae, full career details, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two referees who may be approached before interview, should be sent so as to reach him by 14 July 2000.
The University Development Office is seeking to fill the position of Head of Finance, Administration, and IT. Reporting to the Operations Director, the post-holder will be responsible for all the financial planning and budgeting for the Development Office, supervising the preparation of management accounts, reports for senior University Officers and Trustees of the Cambridge Foundation, and the receipt, banking, and transfer of donations. He or she will work closely with the fundraising managers to develop return on investment criteria for all fundraising activities and monitor response rates and income received. Maintaining effective internal financial controls in line with the University's accounting policies and liaising with the Audit Committee of the Cambridge Foundation are important functions. The post-holder will supervise the Development Office's Information Technology and office administration and a team of seven staff.
Educated to degree level, the successful candidate will have at least five years' experience in accounting at a senior level and managing information technology functions. He or she will have proven experience of supervising and motivating staff and a detailed knowledge of fundraising or marketing databases and financial systems. Excellent 'people skills' and the ability to work effectively as a member of a senior team are essential. The salary will be £35,670.
For an information pack, please contact Claire Butcher, University Development Office, 10 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QA (tel. 01223 332288, fax 01223 460817, e-mail cjb41@cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is Friday, 30 June 2000.
The University Counselling Service is looking for an experienced and accredited Counsellor to set up and offer a counselling service for academic and administrative staff of the University. Although based within the Student Counselling Service, the staff provision will be a distinct unit.
The successful candidate should have counselling experience of both work-related and personal mental health issues and preferably have experience of working with staff in a university or other large employer. He or she should be confident in handling complex and sometimes contradictory boundary issues and working with a wide range of University bodies within a large and complex organization. The successful candidate will need to be able to work on his or her own initiative, though there will be support from both the University Counselling Service and the Personnel Division.
The salary will be on a scale equivalent to the Counsellor, Grade I, scale, currently £20,811 a year, rising by eleven annual increments to £32,095, pro rata (award pending), with the starting salary dependent upon age and experience. The post will involve some evening work and is for two years in the first instance, starting on 1 September 2000; future funding will depend on a review of the service towards the end of the initial two-year period.
Further particulars may be obtained from Ms Ann Tasker, Registry Division, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TN (tel. 01223 332200), to whom applications, including a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees, should be returned by 7 July 2000.
Computer Associate in the Faculty of Law, to assist the Computer Officer as part of the computing team. The appointment will be for one year in the first instance, on the scale £16,286 to £18,915, depending on age and experience. The ability to make a substantial contribution to network administration and user support is essential.
Further particulars may be obtained from the Secretary of the Faculty, Faculty of Law, 10 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DZ (tel. 01223 330036, e-mail sal41@hermes.cam.ac.uk). Alternatively they may be downloaded from the Faculty's website (http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/).
There is no formal application form. Applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae, together with a covering letter, to the Secretary of the Faculty at the address above, to arrive no later than Friday, 30 June 2000. In addition, they should arrange for two referees to send a reference to the Secretary of the Faculty at the same address and by the same date. It is anticipated that interviews will take place in mid-July.
Research Associates or Research Assistants in Communications Engineering. Three positions exist in the Laboratory for Communications Engineering, to take up appointment as soon as possible:
(i) Two Research Assistants or Research Associates are required to work in the area of communication systems and networks. The persons appointed will be expected to undertake systems and applications research in the area of communication pathways between individuals and machines. Any research topic within the range of projects described at http://www-lce.eng.cam.ac.uk/ will be considered. The funding for the posts is being provided by AT&T Laboratories Cambridge, with whom a close working relationship has been established. The appointment is initially for two years and is extendable by mutual agreement. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Andy Hopper (e-mail hopper@eng.cam.ac.uk).
(ii) A vacancy exists for a Research Associate to work with a team developing a component-based multimedia software framework. Details of the EPSRC-funded project can be found at http://www-lce.eng.cam.ac.uk/projects/middleware/qosdream.php. The appointment is for two years. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree or be close to completing one. Experience in the design and development of event management systems or component-based multimedia systems would be an advantage. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor G. Coulouris (e-mail gfc22@eng.cam.ac.uk).
The salary for the posts above is in the range £16,286 to £24,479 a year, depending on age and experience. Further details may be obtained from Ms Jennifer Cartwright, Laboratory for Communications Engineering, Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ (tel. +44 (0)1223 766516, fax +44 (0)1223 766517, e-mail jwc27@eng.cam.ac.uk), to whom a letter of application and a curriculum vitae should be sent so as to reach her not later than 11 July 2000.
Research Associates in Speech Recognition Research. Applications are invited for Research Associates to work on an EU-funded project on improving core speech recognition technology. The aim of the project is to develop generic speech recognition technology to address a variety of problems. These include designing speech recognition systems that work well for a wide range of tasks with no task specific data, developing new methods for rapidly porting systems to new domains and languages, and schemes for extracting additional information for enriched speech transcription. There are excellent opportunities for travel and conference visits. Candidates should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline and preferably have a higher degree. Where appropriate, there is the opportunity for a candidate to combine this position with working for a Ph.D. Degree. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one of more of the following: speech recognition, machine learning, C programming, and UNIX. The project will use the HTK Large Vocabulary Speech Recognition System and hence, familiarity with the HTK Toolkit is also a distinct advantage. The project has a three-year duration and the position is immediately available. Appointments will be made at points on the Research Associate scale, depending on age and experience.
Further details can be obtained from Mavis Barber, Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ (tel. 01223 332752, fax 01223 332662, e-mail mavis@eng.cam.ac.uk), to whom a letter of application and a curriculum vitae should be sent so as to reach her not later than 11 July 2000.
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japanese Studies, funded by the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. The Fellowship will be held in the newly-created East Asia Institute in the University and will include teaching duties. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. Degree and demonstrable reading ability in his or her discipline of Japanese Studies. Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching interests in the social sciences, in particular the sociology or anthropology of Japan.
This post, which will begin on 1 January 2001, is for one year in the first instance, with the possibility of reappointment for a further two years. The stipend will be on an age-related scale, starting at £16,286.
Applications, in the form of a letter and a curriculum vitae, with the names and addresses of three people willing to act as referees, should reach Mrs Zoë Conway Morris, Faculty of Oriental Studies, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DA, by 31 August 2000. Any enquiries may be directed to Mrs Conway Morris by e-mail (zhc20@cam.ac.uk).
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Cambridge University Reporter, 14 June 2000
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