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.
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 £32,795 to £41,544 a year and, from 1 August 2007, will be £33,779 to £42,791 a year. The pensionable scale of stipends for a University Senior Lecturer is currently £44,074 to £46,758 a year.
Applications are invited for two posts to be filled in the Department of Geography, from 1 October 2007 or earlier. One of these will be in the field of climate science and the other should have interests and expertise in the general field of environmental processes. Both should contribute to the further development of departmental strengths in one or more of: hydrology and fluvial processes, coastal processes and management, atmospheric processes and climate modelling, volcanic processes, landscape ecology, and environmental hazards. The post-holders will be expected to contribute to the Department's high level of research activity and to teach at undergraduate, Master's, and Ph.D. levels in Geography and Natural Science. According to experience, the appointments will be made at University Lecturer or University Senior Lecturer level. There is also an opportunity for one of the appointments to be made initially as an RCUK Academic Fellowship.
Further particulars for each post may be downloaded from http://www.geog.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/. Enquiries about the scope of the posts are welcome, and should be directed in the first instance to Professor Robert Haining, Head of Department (tel. 01223 333394, e-mail rph26@cam.ac.uk). Applications should be sent to Mrs Jamie Horsley, Department Administrator, Department of Geography, Downing Place, Cambridge, CB2 3EN (tel. 01223 766571, e-mail jlh61@cam.ac.uk), to whom paper applications (eight copies) consisting of a covering letter, a curriculum vitae, and a completed PD18 form should be sent, to be received by 1 March 2007. Interviews will be held on 2 and 3 May.
The Department of Earth Sciences invites applications for a University Lectureship in Sedimentology and Tectonic Geology. The Department has a strong tradition of fieldwork teaching, in which the post-holder will be expected to take part.
Further particulars and information about current research in the Department may be obtained from the Administrator, Department of Earth Sciences, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EQ (tel. 01223 333421, fax 01223 333450, e-mail mij10@esc.cam.ac.uk); further information is also available on the website at http://www.esc.cam.ac.uk/. Applications, including an application letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a 1,000-word statement of current and intended research directions, and the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three referees should be sent to the Administrator at the above address by 25 April 2007. Candidates are requested to ask their referees to write direct to the Administrator by the same date.
Applications submitted by e-mail should be sent in PDF form. Applicants are requested not to send reprints of publications.
Applications are invited for a Lectureship in the Faculty of Economics, which is available from 1 October 2007. The Faculty is seeking an applied economist specializing in the economics of household finances, including consumption, savings, portfolio choice, and housing. The successful applicant will be expected to teach financial economics, computational economics, and applied micoeconometrics. Candidates with proven experience of applying structural macroeconomic models, including consumption, saving, and asset pricing, to microdata are particularly encouraged.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. Degree, or be firmly expected to have a Ph.D. Degree by September 2007, and should show evidence of significant scholarship. Informal enquiries can be addressed to the Chair of the Faculty Board, Professor A. C. Harvey (e-mail ach34@econ.cam.ac.uk).
Further information and an application form (PD18) may be obtained from the website at http://www.econ.cam.ac.uk/, or from the Secretary of the Appointments Committee, Faculty of Economics, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DD (e-mail appsec@econ.cam.ac.uk), to whom a completed and signed application form, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, an outline of research plans, and the names and addresses of three referees (including e-mail addresses) should be sent to arrive no later than 23 March 2007. Candidates should ask their referees to send their reports to the Secretary of the Appointments Committee by the closing date.
The Faculty of Philosophy is seeking to appoint a University Lecturer in Philosophy. The successful candidate will have a proven record of excellence in teaching and research and must be able to take up the appointment on 1 October 2007. There are no restrictions as to area of expertise required, but ability and willingness to contribute to the Faculty's teaching, at both graduate and undergraduate level, are essential.
Further particulars and the PD18 form may be obtained from http://www.phil.cam.ac.uk/ (under 'Vacancies'). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a one-page statement of research interests and future plans, and a completed PD18 form (parts I and III only) giving the names and e-mail addresses of three referees. Applications should be sent to Mrs H. Sanderson, Secretary of the Appointments Committee, Faculty of Philosophy, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DA (tel. 01223 330525, fax 01223 335091, e-mail hs313@cam.ac.uk) to arrive by 5 March 2007. Interviews will be held in late April.
Candidates are requested to ask their referees to write directly to Mrs H. Sanderson by the closing date. The selection committee may need to consider specimen(s) of candidates' work. Applicants should therefore also send a recent piece (or pieces) of work by e-mail attachment to Mrs H. Sanderson at the time they submit their application.
Applications are invited for the post of Administrative Officer in the Academic Division of the University Offices. The post-holder will serve as administrator of the Department of Biological Anthropology, where, as part of the management team, he/she will oversee the administrative support of the Department and help implement policies to manage effectively its resources for research and teaching.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level and will have relevant administrative experience, including proven ability in managing resources and staff, preferably gained in a higher education establishment. Appointment will be to the retiring age subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period. The salary will be in the range of £24,402 to £31,840 a year.
Further information is available at 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 PD18 form including details of two referees (who may be consulted before interview) should be sent to the Academic Secretary by 12 March 2007.
Applications are invited for the post of Human Resources Administrator in the University Centre. The University Centre employs over 130 people who work together to provide a comprehensive hospitality service to members of the University at a number of locations across Cambridge. The post-holder will have responsibility for day to day HR administrative operations, including payroll activities, supervising the work of the Personnel and Payroll Assistant, as well as providing advice to staff on personnel matters/procedures, employee development, and employee relations in a busy and constantly changing environment. The salary will be in the range of £23,002 to £26,666 a year.
The successful candidate will have an eye for detail and will be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills coupled with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The post-holder will also need to use his/her initiative in prioritizing his/her own work to meet tight deadlines.
This is a demanding post for which the post-holder will need to be adaptable to work both unsupervised and co-operatively with colleagues, often under pressure. A commitment to and experience of providing a high standard of customer service whilst maintaining confidentiality is essential.
Further details and an application form may be obtained from Nick White, University Centre, Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RU (tel. 01223 337766, e-mail nick@unicen.cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is 16 March 2007.