Reporter 21/1/04: Vacancies in the University

Vacancies in the University

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University Offices

University Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in the Department of Medical Genetics

The Appointments Committee intend to appoint to this new office as soon as possible. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a programme of research and to participate in clinical work and teaching. Application will be made to the Addenbrooke's NHS Trust for the award of an Honorary Consultant contract. The appointment will be for a probationary period of five years, with the possibility of reappointment to the retiring age.

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. The successful candidate will be eligible to receive an additional payment for clinical responsibility related to the amount of clinical work undertaken. If, as expected, the Lecturer undertakes the equivalent of six or more NHS sessions a week of clinical work the payment will be such as to bring his or her total pensionable emoluments into line with a point on the NHS salary scale for consultants (currently £54,340 - £70,715).

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Professor M. Bobrow (tel. 01223 331154) or Dr J. Yates (tel. 01223 216446).

Further particulars may be obtained from Ms L. Foster, School of Clinical Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2SP (tel. 01223 336809, e-mail Lmdf2@medschl.cam.ac.uk), to whom applications (13 copies) should be sent by 16 February.

Administrative Officer, Grade II, in the Secretariat of the University Offices

Administrative Officer, Grade II, in the Secretariat, University Offices, to take up appointment as soon as possible after 1 February. The Secretariat supports the University Council, the principal executive and policy-making body of the University.

The duties of the post include committee support, data protection, freedom of information, and risk management.

The pensionable scale of stipends for an Administrative Officer, Grade II, is currently £21,125 a year, rising by six annual increments to £27,339 (under review).

Further particulars of this post may be obtained from Mrs Mari Passchier, Secretariat, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TN (e-mail rap41@admin.cam.ac.uk). Applications, marked 'confidential', together with a curriculum vitae and the names of two referees, should be sent to Mr Ian Troupe, Senior Assistant Registrary, Secretariat, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TN, by Friday, 6 February.

Business Development Manager (Maternity cover) in the Corporate Liaison Office of the University Offices

The Corporate Liaison Office is seeking a strongly self-motivated Business Development Manager to play an important role in fulfilling its mission to create and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with partners in the local community, the region, and the global economy. This will involve working alongside an energetic team of professionals engaging with top academics, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and Government bodies. The Business Development Manager will work in a collaborative project-based environment leading some projects and contributing as a team member on others. The project portfolio in this busy office (20 people) is varied and includes consultancy assignments internal to the University, strategy development, corporate liaison, regional development, market analysis, business process design, business planning, brokerage, event management, Web system design and implementation.

The Business Development Manager will focus on building relationships with target companies in key industry sectors such as IT, chemicals, and engineering, by securing their attendance at events and framing research-based propositions. The salary range offered is in the range of £24,435 to £34,734. The lower end of the salary range would be applicable to very well qualified candidates early in their career, and the higher to candidates with particularly relevant and extensive experience and capabilities.

The successful candidate will need high-quality project management, team working, and administrative skills; listening, negotiation, facilitation, and diplomatic skills; written communication and presentation skills; consultancy skills; sales and marketing skills; business acumen combined with a knowledge of strategy, planning, and implementation; proven ability to implement, achieve impact, and close deals; the ability to work with the highest levels of academic, corporate, and Government staff; operational familiarity with Web systems and office PC applications. A good Bachelor's degree is essential; a Ph.D. Degree an advantage.

The post is to cover maternity leave for six months with possible extension. Full details, including application procedure, are to be found at http://www.clo.cam.ac.uk/vacancies.html. The closing date for applications is 28 January. The interview date is 9 February.

Collection Development Librarian in the Medical Library of the University Library

Applications are invited for a suitably qualified candidate for the temporary part-time post of Collection Development Librarian (50% for a maximum of three years). Candidates should have a good honours degree and a postgraduate qualification in library and information studies (or equivalent) with experience in a medical library. Candidates should also have excellent IT, organizational, and communication skills, along with a flexible approach and the capacity to work in a rapidly changing environment.

Further details and an application form, which should be returned to the University Librarian not later than Friday, 30 January, are available from the Librarian's Secretary, Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DR (tel. 01223 333046, e-mail mm405@cam.ac.uk).