The University is committed to equality of opportunity.
Any job application submitted with a curriculum vitae should be accompanied by a Cover Sheet for Employment (Form PD18) which can be downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18, or may be obtained in hard copy from the advertising Department or Faculty.
Appointments made at University Lecturer level will be for a probationary period of five years, with appointment to the retiring age thereafter. The pensionable scale of stipends for a University Lecturer is currently £24,820 to £38,303 a year.
Applications for a University Lectureship in Structural Engineering are invited from suitably qualified candidates, to take up appointment as soon as possible.
Candidates should have a proven record of scholarship and research in any area of Structural Engineering; an area of particular interest for this appointment is computational aspects of structural engineering. A proven ability to secure external research funding will be an asset. The Lecturer will be expected to contribute directly to the research and teaching of the Structures Group, which forms part of the Civil, Structural, Environmental, and Petroleum Division, and to collaborate in research with other members of the Structures Group. Current research in Structural Engineering is described at http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/research/div-d/structures/index.html.
In addition, the post will involve contributing to the teaching of the undergraduate course in Engineering, leading to the B.A. and M.Eng. Degrees, particularly in structures and related subjects.
Information about the Department can be found at http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/. Further particulars and an application form may be obtained from the Secretary of the Appointments Committee, Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ (tel. 01223 332615, fax 01223 766364, e-mail personnel-enquiries@eng.cam.ac.uk). Applications should be sent to this address no later than 25 July and should include a completed form (PD18), a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a one-page statement of research interests and future plans. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Sergio Pellegrino (e-mail pellegrino@eng.cam.ac.uk).
Applications are invited for the post of Administrative Officer with duties in the Department of Engineering. The post-holder will join one of the largest Departments in the University as an administrator to support teaching and examinations activities. The post-holder will work with senior academics and an experienced administrative team to shape and implement policies, and will carry responsibility for ensuring that all of the teaching and examinations processes run smoothly.
Candidates should be educated to degree level and have previous relevant experience in an administrative post, preferably gained in a higher education establishment. Good communication, organizational, and IT skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential.
Appointment will be to the retiring age subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period. The pensionable scale of stipends for an Administrative Officer, Grade I, is currently £27,117 to £32,666 a year.
For further information please contact the Secretary of Department (Administration and Personnel), Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ (tel. 01223 332615, e-mail personnel-enquiries@eng.cam.ac.uk). Applications consisting of a supporting statement, a curriculum vitae, and a completed PD18 form, including details of two referees (who may be consulted before interview) should be sent to the Secretary of Department (Administration and Personnel) by 1 July. Informal enquiries may be made to Sally Collins-Taylor (tel. 01223 332618, e-mail sc220@eng.cam.ac.uk).
The Estate Management and Building Service is seeking an Advisory Officer, Grade I (Electrical Engineer) to take up appointment as soon as possible. The person appointed will work as part of the professional in-house design team dedicated to minor works procurement.
Applicants should have a degree in an electrical engineering discipline, have or be working towards membership of a relevant professional body (CIBSE or equivalent), and be experienced in managing electrical design work for a wide variety of building types. The pensionable scale of stipends for an Advisory Officer, Grade I, is currently £27,117 a year, rising by five annual increments to £32,666.
Further information and details of how to apply may be obtained from the Director of Estate Management, 74 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RW (tel. 01223 766737). The closing date for applications is 24 June.
A Department Manager is required to assist the Head of Department in a wide-ranging work portfolio including strategic and financial management; financial planning and analysis; co-ordination of all research grant, estate, and personnel matters; and maintaining strong relationships with both the central University authorities and key external sponsors, principally the National Health Service, Medical Research Council, and Cancer Research UK.
The Department of Oncology is involved in clinical research and teaching with an annual expenditure of nearly £8 million; it has over 150 staff and is located in five buildings. The person appointed will assume responsibility for the development and implementation of accounting systems and procedures across the Department; oversight of an Accounts Team; monitoring of the Department's finances and budget preparation; the provision of management information; preparing cases of need; oversight of Health and Safety issues; and other general administrative duties to support the smooth running of the Department. The salary for this post is between £27,117 and £32,666 a year.
An experienced finance manager and/or administrator, ideally with a recognized professional accountancy qualification, the post-holder will be a team-orientated individual who has a hands-on proactive approach. Excellent IT and interpersonal skills are essential. Appointment will be for three years in the first instance.
For an information pack please contact Sandra Duke, School of Clinical Medicine, Box 111, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2SP (tel. 01223 336734, e-mail sed30@medschl.cam.ac.uk). For specific enquiries about the role, please contact Tarita Rumford, School Finance Manager (tel. 01223 763653, e-mail tr263@medschl.cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is 6 July.
The Faculty of Oriental Studies wish to appoint a Temporary Lector in Hindi and Sanskrit. Applications are invited from candidates with knowledge of Hindi equivalent to that of a native speaker, and with an excellent knowledge of Sanskrit. Candidates must have a good command of English. The successful candidate will be asked to teach undergraduate language and literature courses in Hindi and Sanskrit at beginner, intermediate, and advanced level. The post will involve on average twelve hours' language teaching a week during term time. Previous teaching experience in both Hindi and Sanskrit is essential.
The pro-rata annual salary scale runs from £16,149 to £19,460 (i.e. the nine-month appointee will earn a salary in the range of £12,112 to £14,595). This appointment is available from 1 October 2005 until 30 June 2006.
Applications, including an application form, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of two referees, should be sent to Mrs Jane Fisher-Hunt, Secretary to the Selection Committee, Faculty of Oriental Studies, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DA (tel. 01223 335107, e-mail fjf24@cam.ac.uk), so as to reach her by noon on 27 June. References must reach the Faculty by the deadline. Further details are available from the Secretary, and may also be found at http://www.oriental.cam.ac.uk/. It is hoped that interviews will be held on 7 July.