Reporter 26/11/97: University offices: Vacancies

University offices: Vacancies

The University follows an equal opportunities policy and has a policy on arrangements for part-time work.

Applications are invited for the following University offices:

Assistant Director of Research in the Institute of Astronomy

Assistant Director of Research in the Institute of Astronomy in any area of theoretical or observational astronomy or astrophysics to take up appointment on 1 October 1998 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Institute's current activities include work in cosmology and large-scale structure of the Universe, the formation, structure, and evolution of galaxies, quasars, high-energy astrophysics, stellar dynamics, N-body simulations, star formation and evolution, accretion discs, helio- and asteroseismology, gravitational lensing, numerical hydrodynamics, measurement of stellar radial velocities, and instrumentation for large optical and IR telescopes. The successful applicant would be expected to contribute to these or other research programmes and interact with the other members of the Institute as well as astronomers in other related departments in Cambridge. The appointee would also be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching needs of the Institute. The appointment will be for five years in the first instance with the possibility of reappointment for further periods of five years or to the retiring age.

The pensionable scale of stipends for an Assistant Director of Research is £19,371 per year rising by ten annual increments to £27,985.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, list of publications, a research plan, and the names of three referees should be sent to: Mr P. M. Aslin, Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0HA, so as to reach him not later than 15 January 1998. Enquiries concerning this post may be made to Professor Douglas Gough at the Institute (e-mail douglas@ast.cam.ac.uk, tel. 337518).

Senior Advisory Officer (Energy Co-ordinator) in the University Offices (Estate Management and Building Service)

Senior Advisory Officer (Energy Co-ordinator) to take up appointment as soon as possible. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Energy Co-ordinator will be responsible for the reduction and efficient use of energy and water consumed throughout the University estate. The duties will include analysing abnormal consumption, advising on methods of reduction, and monitoring the performance of measures introduced. An essential feature will be to ensure that utilities are purchased as cost-effectively as possible, and this will require tender preparation and analysis as well as sample checking of accounts rendered. Each applicant must be computer literate, qualified to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline, and a corporate member of an appropriate professional institution. The successful candidate is likely to have at least ten years' post-qualification experience, and must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the energy supply industry and a thorough understanding of energy efficiency principles relating to engineering services and building design. The appointment will be for three years, with the possibility of reappointment to the retiring age.

The pensionable scale of stipends for a Senior Advisory Officer is £26,508 a year rising by three annual increments to £29,875.

Further information may be obtained from the Acting Director of Estate Management, 74 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RW (tel. 01223 337770), to whom applications, including a curriculum vitae, details of age, qualifications, experience, and the names of three referees, should be sent so as to reach him by 23 December 1997.

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