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Vacancies in the University

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UNIVERSITY OFFICES

University Lecturer in Early Modern British Economic and Social History

Applications are invited for a University Lecturer in British Economic and Social History, c.1450-c.1750, to replace Dr R. B. Outhwaite, following his retirement.

In the first year the new appointee is likely to do most of his/her undergraduate teaching for Part I of the Tripos, in the form of lectures and related supervisions. There will be opportunity in due course to offer a Part II paper more closely related to his/her research interests.

The appointee will also play a part in the provision of lectures, classes, and supervisions for M.Phil. courses within his/her fields of expertise, particularly those in Economic and Social History and Historical Studies. S/he will be expected to take a turn in acting as Academic Secretary for one of these courses.

Appointment will be from 1 October 2004 or as soon as possible thereafter and will be for three or five years in the first instance with reappointment thereafter subject to satisfactory performance.

The pensionable scale of stipends for a University Lecturer is currently £23,296 - £35,950 a year.

Further particulars and an application form may be obtained from the Secretary of the Appointments Committee, Faculty of History, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9EF (tel. 01223 335350 or e-mail tgh21@cam.ac.uk), to whom applications (twelve copies) should be sent so as to arrive not later than Friday, 14 November 2003. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, indicating any teaching experience, a list of important publications and major pieces of unpublished work, and the names of three referees.

Candidates should ask their referees to send their reports direct to the Secretary of the Appointments Committee to reach her by 14 November 2003. Interviews are scheduled to take place early in December. Information about the Faculty of History may be obtained from the web (http://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/).

University Lectureships in Pure Mathematics

Applications are invited for two University Lectureships in Pure Mathematics, to be filled by 1 October 2004, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The pensionable scale of stipends for a University Lecturer is currently £23,296 a year, rising by eleven annual increments to £35,950 a year. Appointees will be placed at an appropriate point on this scale. Further particulars can be obtained from the departmental vacancies web page (http://www.dpmms.cam.ac.uk/Vacancies/).

Applications should be sent in hard copy or by e-mail to the Head of Department, Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge, CB3 0WB (tel. 01223 337996, fax 01223 337920 or e-mail vacancies@dpmms.cam.ac.uk), and should include a full curriculum vitae, e-mail address, list of publications, and the names and e-mail addresses of three academic referees. Applicants must ask their referees to write directly to the Head of Department, to reach him by the closing date for applications, which is 30 November 2003.

Resident in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine

A residency position in small animal medicine is available in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine from 13 December 2003. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of small animal medicine, including oncology and clinical pathology. The training programme has been approved by the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and the Department is an Approved Centre for the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Medicine.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to study for a postgraduate qualification, and the successful candidate will be required to register for a certificate and/or diploma in the appropriate field. Residents will contribute to the Department's clinical service, including participation in the out-of-hours rota, in addition to small-group teaching of clinical veterinary students. Opportunities will be provided to undertake small research projects.

Appointment will be for three years, subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of six months. Pensionable salary is on the scale £23,296 to £27,339 a year (under review).

Candidates must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership. For an informal discussion about the above position please contact Mr M. Herrtage (tel. 01223 337644 or e-mail mh10001@cam.ac.uk).

For an application form please contact the General Office (tel. 01223 337701), quoting 'Resident'. Applications, including a curriculum vitae and three referees, should be sent to Mr R. Lamb, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ES. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2003.

OTHER POSTS

Temporary Teaching Fellow (part-time) in the Department of Chemistry

Applications are invited for a Temporary Teaching Fellowship to replace the teaching duties of Dr David Klenerman during his appointment to a BBSRC Research Development Fellowship.

The person appointed will be expected to undertake teaching duties, including laboratory demonstrating and marking of course-work, for first, second, and third year undergraduates in physical chemistry. The post would be particularly suitable for either an existing postdoctoral research associate who wishes to take on some teaching duties, or someone wishing to return to a part-time academic post after a career break. The working hours may be negotiated by the successful applicant, but are likely to be around ten hours a week during term only. Applicants should have a Ph.D. Degree in physical chemistry or other relevant discipline. The position is available for up to two years in the first instance.

The pensionable salary (paid pro rata for the number of hours worked) will be in the range £23,296 to £33,679 a year (under review), according to experience.

Applications including a curriculum vitae and the names of two referees should be sent to Professor John Pyle, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EW (tel. 01223 336473; e-mail ajh99@cam.ac.uk).

Outreach worker (2 days per week) in the Institute of Continuing Education

The Institute is looking for an Outreach Worker to develop centres for lifelong learning in the community in Cambridge. The person appointed will need to be educated to degree level, have experience of working with adults, and understand the personal barriers to participation in lifelong learning. Previous experience of teaching and/or working with marginalized groups would be helpful.

This post is for a two year fixed-term contract and the salary is £9,648 a year (under review).

Application forms and further details are available from Mrs Debora Cane, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley, Cambridge, CB3 8AQ (tel. 01954 280217 or e-mail dc252@cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is 7 November 2003.


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Cambridge University Reporter, 15 October 2003
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