The Council of St John's College invites applications from those holding a Ph.D. degree or equivalent qualification experience for the post of Meres Research Associate in Medical Research. A medical qualification is not essential. The post is intended for postdoctoral research workers of exceptional promise early in their careers.
The tenure of the Research Associateship, which should begin between 1 October 2005 and 1 January 2006, will be for up to four years, renewable for a further period not exceeding one year. The annual pensionable emolument will be in the range of £24,820 to £37,187. Research expenses of up to £12,500 a year may also be claimed.
Further particulars of the post and information required from applicants may be obtained from the Master, St John's College, Cambridge, CB2 1TP, or by e-mail to the Master's Secretary at s.l.pipe@joh.cam.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 14 March.
By a bequest under the Will of Dr Emanuel Miller, St John's College received a sum of money for the establishment of a prize in the Philosophy of Science with special reference to the behavioural sciences (psychology and social science).
The prize of £300 will be awarded to the writer of the best essay, not exceeding 10,000 words, on a topic chosen by the competitor within the realm of the Philosophy of Science with special reference to the behavioural sciences (psychology and social science), and all members of the University under the age of thirty at the closing date for submission are eligible.
Any candidate who is in doubt as to whether the chosen topic lies within the specified field should communicate with the Master by 1 June 2005 and the College Council will resolve the matter. The College Council also reserves the right not to make an award in any year when it judges that there is no candidate of sufficient merit.
Essays, which should be typewritten or printed, must reach the Master by 10 October 2005.