Cambridge University Reporter


Vacancies in the University

The University values diversity and 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.

University Offices

Clinical Lecturer/Specialist Registrar in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (Neurosurgery)

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Lecturer in Neurosurgery (funded under the new Integrated Academic Pathways Scheme), in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, to take up appointment as soon as possible, and by 31 March 2007. Applicants should have had suitable experience and training in Neurosurgery. The successful candidate will be required to carry out research as well as taking part in teaching and clinical duties. Appointees will be of the standard required for an Honorary Contract/Specialist Registrar. The level of appointment will be dependent on whether the successful candidate has had previous experience. The salary will be on the scale £28,930 to £50,219 a year. Appointments are for four years initially, with the possibility of reappointment for a further two years.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor J. D. Pickard, Professor of Neurosurgery (tel. 01223 336946). An information pack is available from Ms L. Foster (e-mail lmdf2@medschl.cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications (fourteen copies), together with a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees, is 7 December 2006.

Head of Projects in the Estate Management and Building Service (EMBS)

The Estate Management and Building Service (EMBS) of the University Offices seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a restructured project management and design team. This team manages a substantial capital programme of new build and refurbishment projects.

Candidates should be self motivated with the ability to motivate others, as well as having strong project management skills and the ability to develop and lead a professional team. The successful candidate will be a graduate with a professional qualification in either construction, architecture, cost management, building structure, or services, with a proven track record in the delivery of projects to budget and programme to an excellent standard. The salary will be in the range of £47,685 to £55,280 a year.

Further particulars may be obtained from the Director, Estate Management and Building Service, 74 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RW (tel. 01223 766737, e-mail ad463@admin.cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is 8 December 2006.

Electrical Services Design Engineer in the Estate Management and Building Service (EMBS)

Applications are invited for the post of Electrical Services Design Engineer in the Estate Management and Building Service (EMBS) of the University Offices. Based in the Projects Section, the post-holder will work as part of the professional in-house design team dedicated to designing projects up to a value of £3m.

The successful applicant should have an innovative approach to lighting design as well as a good knowledge of data, security, and telephone infrastructure, and be experienced in managing electrical design work from briefing to practical completion for a wide variety of building types, including laboratories, offices, and listed buildings. In addition, he/she should hold a degree in an electrical engineering discipline and have, or be working towards, membership of a relevant professional body (CIBSE or equivalent).

Appointment will be to the retiring age subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period. The pensionable scale of stipends for this post is currently £24,161 to £31,525 a year, with the possibility of progression on contribution once in post to £35,481.

Further information and details of how to apply may be obtained from the Director, Estate Management and Building Service, 74 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RW (tel. 01223 766737, e-mail ad463@admin.cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is 22 December 2006.

Communications Officer, University and Colleges, in the Office of Communications

The Office of Communications seeks an ambitious internal communications specialist with an interest in higher education to join its talented team. The post-holder will be responsible for managing communications activity across the University and will play an important liaison role with the Colleges and the intercollegiate bodies.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience and be able to demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure. A strong team player, he/she will also have good interpersonal and relationship-building skills and have high professional standards. The salary will be in the range of £24,161 to £31,525 a year, with the possibility of progression on contribution once in post to £35,481.

For an application pack, please e-mail communications@admin.cam.ac.uk, or telephone 01223 332300, quoting reference 'UC01'. The closing date for applications is 11 December 2006.

Administrative Officer in the Academic Division (Student Administration and Records Section)

The Student Administration and Records Section is the part of the University's central administration with responsibility for maintaining the student record. The post-holder will work with the members of the Section and with colleagues in the wider University community, in the management of the student record and the fulfilment of certain statutory returns. In addition, he/she will contribute to the development of aspects of the new student record system.

Good IT and communication skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential. The successful candidate will have relevant administrative experience, perhaps in higher education. The salary will be in the range of £22,774 to £26,402 a year, with the possibility of progression on contribution once in post to £31,525.

Further particulars may be obtained from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/academic/jobs/, or from the Academic Secretary, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT (tel. 01223 332261, e-mail jsm41@admin.cam.ac.uk). Applications consisting of a letter, a curriculum vitae, and a completed form PD18 including details of two referees (who may be consulted before interview) should be sent to the Academic Secretary by 7 December 2006.

Finance Administrator in the Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery is world-renowned in the field of organ transplantation and provides clinical attachments for undergraduates, laboratory research opportunities, and training at postgraduate level.

The Department is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Administrator, who will work closely with the Head of Department and liaise with academics, scientists, clinicians, and administrators across the University and with outside funding agencies. The Finance Administrator will be responsible for the Department's financial management and administration, and will line-manage a number of administrative staff.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience, ideally in a higher education establishment, excellent communication skills, a sound record of team working, personnel management, and knowledge of accounts systems. The salary will be in the range of £22,774 to £26,402 a year, with the possibility of progression on contribution once in post to £31,525.

An information pack is available from Miss Lisa Miles (e-mail lam69@medschl.cam.ac.uk). The closing date for completed applications (seven copies), including details of two referees who may be consulted before interview, is 6 December 2006. Interviews will be held on 18 December.