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 £33,779 to £42,791 a year.
Applications are invited for a University Lectureship in the Department of Genetics. Applications are encouraged from scientists who have demonstrated the potential to become leaders in their field of research. The Department particularly wishes to attract a candidate with an expertise in an area of quantitative, population, or evolutionary genetics; however, applications from candidates in all areas of its broad research base in Genetics will be considered. The Lecturer will be expected to interact with existing members of the Department in both research and teaching. In addition, the research environment of Cambridge offers many opportunities to establish collaborative links with members of other Departments and Faculties, including Medicine, Engineering, and Physics. The successful candidate will be expected to play a full role in the teaching and research activities of the Department, including both the training of postgraduate students and postdoctoral Fellows, and in undergraduate teaching in the Faculty of Biology.
Further particulars and an application form may be obtained from http://www.gen.cam.ac.uk/, or from the Secretary of the Department, Department of Genetics, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EH (tel. 01223 333987, fax 01223 333992, e-mail t.oakley@gen.cam.ac.uk). Applications should be sent to this address no later than 29 February 2008 and should include a completed form PD18, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a brief statement of research interests and future plans (no more than two pages).
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr David Summers (e-mail dks11@cam.ac.uk).
The Department of History and Philosophy of Science intends to appoint a University Lecturer in Philosophy of Science. Responsibilities include contributing to all aspects of undergraduate teaching and supervising graduate students in addition to taking a prominent part in leading research in the field in the Department and taking on administrative responsibilities.
Short-listed candidates will be informed in early March and will be invited to the Department to present seminar papers and for interview. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the position on or before 1 October 2008.
Applications, in hard copy only, including a completed form PD18, a curriculum vitae, the names of three referees, a list of publications, details of teaching experience, and two samples of recent work, should be sent to the Administrator, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH, by 29 February 2008. Applicants should ask their referees to post or e-mail references to the Administrator, to arrive by the closing date. Interviews are expected to be held on 19 and 20 March 2008.
Further details can be obtained from http://www.hps.cam.ac.uk/. Informal enquiries may also be made to the Administrator (tel. 01223 334540, fax 01223 334554, e-mail th10001@cam.ac.uk).
The University of Cambridge has a world-wide reputation for outstanding academic achievement. The holder of this high-profile role will be responsible for planning and implementing strategies for communication with the media and policy makers. The post-holder will plan visits for MPs and politicians, produce briefing papers, and take the lead on access, admissions, and all other education related issues. He or she will also be responsible for managing the work of the Access Communications Officer.
The successful candidate will have experience gained either in a media, media relations, or public affairs setting with a proven record of success. He or she will be results-oriented, have outstanding communication skills, and be politically astute. Experience of the higher education sector is desirable but not essential.
The salary will be in the range of £30,012 to £40,335 a year. Starting salary will depend on the successful candidate's current salary.
For further particulars and an application pack, please e-mail zoe.harris@admin.cam.ac.uk or telephone 01223 332225, quoting reference AR02934. The closing date for applications is 22 February 2008. Interviews are expected to be held on 4 and 5 March 2008.
The Estate Management and Building Service (EMBS) seeks to appoint an Energy Officer in the Energy Team of its Maintenance Section. The Energy Team is dedicated to improving the energy efficiency of University buildings and so reducing the University's carbon footprint.
As a senior member of the team the post-holder will have access to a level of funding which reflects the commitment of the organization to carbon management. He or she will survey and design work to identify energy saving opportunities as well as manage projects to implement those measures. This means the post-holder will have the freedom to be creative and the opportunity to see his or her ideas through to fruition.
As the main link between EMBS and University Departments, the post-holder will also work with staff and students to reduce the contribution to climate change made by the University's teaching and research activity.
The successful applicant will have a sound technical background, with practical experience in the design or maintenance of building services and possess at least an HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline. He or she will either already be a Low Carbon Consultant or be prepared to work towards this status. The University is committed to developing the full potential of its staff so full support would be provided for the pursuit of both this and other appropriate qualifications.
Excellent communication skills would also be desirable in order to engage successfully with all stakeholders.
Appointment will be to the retiring age subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period. The pensionable scale of stipends is currently £30,012 to £40,335 a year with potential progression on contribution once in post to £44,074.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Paul Hasley, Energy Manager (tel. 01223 337784, e-mail pjh76@admin.cam.ac.uk). Further information and details of how to apply can be obtained from the Director of Estate Management, 74 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RW (tel. 01223 766737). The closing date for applications is 22 February 2008.
The University of Cambridge is undergoing significant technological change to introduce a modern world-class suite of voice communications systems and there is a need for a talented technical manager to take a primary role in the introduction and operation of these systems. These systems serve approximately 17,000 users across the University and its Colleges.
The successful applicant will be a good communicator, energetic, highly technical, and forward thinking. It is expected that the applicant will have some background in telecommunication systems and/or VoIP technology, and should have a strong background in the development and maintenance of various types of servers, e.g. Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows servers. The role-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of various communications systems, e.g. Cisco Call Manager, voicemail, and call logging systems and their associated integration, and should have experience of managing complex projects and team leadership. In addition, the role-holder will be responsible for communicating with numerous technical and operational support staff across the University, which will include providing training and guidance on the use of the system and general procedures.
This is a permanent appointment, subject to a satisfactory nine-month probation period, on a salary scale of £33,779 to £42,791, with initial salary depending on experience.
Further particulars and an application form are available from the Director, University of Cambridge Computing Service, New Museums Site, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QH (e-mail lamk2@cam.ac.uk) or on the web at http://www.cam.ac.uk/cs/jobs/. The closing date for applications is 22 February 2008. It is intended that interviews will be held during the week beginning 3 March 2008.
The Department of History and Philosophy of Science is seeking to appoint to three two-year teaching positions in the following areas:
(1) History of Science, 1600 to 1850;
(2) Philosophy and/or Sociology of Science and Technology;
(3) History of Modern Medicine and Science.
The successful candidates will have submitted a Ph.D. before taking up their posts and will be expected to contribute fully to the lecturing, supervising, examination, and administration of courses for both undergraduate and graduate students in the Department. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the Department to present seminar papers and for interview. The positions will start on or before 1 October 2008, and will be supported by a nine-month probation period. The salary will be in the range of £25,134 to £32,796 a year.
Applications, in hard copy only, including a completed form PD18, a curriculum vitae, the names of three referees, a list of publications, details of teaching experience, and two samples of recent work, should be sent to the Administrator, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH, by 12 March 2008. Applicants should ask their referees to post or e-mail references to the Administrator, to arrive by the closing date. Interviews will be held on 22 April (post 1), 23 April (post 2), and 25 April (post 3).
Further details can be obtained from http://www.hps.cam.ac.uk/. Informal enquiries may also be made to the Administrator (tel. 01223 334540, fax 01223 334554, e-mail th10001@cam.ac.uk).
The Academic Staff Development section of the Personnel Division researches and delivers a range of development opportunities attuned to the priorities and cultures of the University of Cambridge, its academic staff, and graduate students. The section is looking for two new colleagues with experience of academic and development roles in research-intensive environments. A Ph.D. Degree is essential, as is the capacity swiftly to acquire an understanding of the cultures and conventions of a collegiate university. Successful applicants will also be able to demonstrate high-level project management and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidates will join a team committed to providing effective professional development opportunities enhanced by a strong scholarly and evidence base. The salary for both posts will be in the range of £25,134 to £32,796 a year.
Further particulars and application packs are available from Daphne Cunningham, University of Cambridge, Staff Development, 25 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QA (tel. 01223 764131, e-mail dlc39@admin.cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications for both posts is 18 February 2008.
The Graduate Development Programme (GDP) encompasses teaching, research, and transferable skills training for Cambridge's population of graduate students. Courses are tailored to commissioning departments, and the Programme's success means that the Academic Staff Development section now needs an additional team member with experience of development in a higher education setting to co-ordinate, design, and deliver courses and to co-ordinate a network of University Teaching Associate trainers.
In addition to the skills specified above, the successful applicant will have excellent training, facilitation, organizational, and presentation skills. To discuss this post, please contact Dr Annette Mahon (tel. 01223 765304, e-mail graduate.development@admin.cam.ac.uk).
The Academic Staff Development section seeks a colleague to work independently and in collaboration with other team members to progress the development and implementation of a flexible framework for continuing professional development for academic staff, contract researchers, and graduate students with teaching responsibilities. The successful applicant will also develop a coaching and mentoring service to those engaging with the framework.
In addition to the skills and experience described above, the successful candidate will be aware of national CPD initiatives for academic staff and those who support student learning. He or she must be able to identify opportunities inherent in challenges; experience as a coach is desirable, as is knowledge, or the ability swiftly to acquire it, of the cultures and conventions of a collegiate university. To discuss this post, please contact Dr Meg Tait (tel. 01223 765650, e-mail mebt1@cam.ac.uk). Interviews will be held on 3 March 2008.
The Office of External Affairs and Communications seek an exceptional communications professional to provide cover for their outstanding Communications Services Co-ordinator.
The post-holder will be responsible for managing the use of the brand identity of the University, including the systems that are needed to underpin its delivery using an outsourced model of suppliers. This will include the management of supplier relationships, online templates and guidelines, and a photographic library. The role also demands exceptional writing skills for the production of high-profile University copy, including the Annual Report.
A proactive team member, the post-holder will work collaboratively with colleagues in the Office of External Affairs and Communications, as well as other Departments. He or she will need extensive experience of structuring, disseminating, and managing complex information for effective communications across a diverse organization. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as the post-holder will be required to provide guidance to senior staff across the University on issues such as identity guidelines, design, and print.
The salary will be in the range of £23,692 to £27,466 a year. The funds for this post are available until 20 April 2009 or the return of the post-holder, whichever is the earlier.
For an application pack, please e-mail claire.edwards@admin.cam.ac.uk or telephone 01223 339397, quoting reference AR02952. The closing date for applications is 22 February 2008. First interviews will be held in the week commencing 3 March 2008. Second interviews will be held in the week commencing 10 March 2008.