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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/hr/forms/pd18/, or may be obtained in hard copy from the advertising Department or Faculty.

University Offices

Acting Director of the Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (2009-10)

Applications are invited for the post of Acting Director of the Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CRASSH) to start on 1 September 2009 through to the end of August 2010, while the present Director, Professor Mary Jacobus, is on leave. The appointment offers anyone interested in furthering interdisciplinary studies at Cambridge, across the arts, social sciences, and humanities, an opportunity to take a lead in the activities for which CRASSH is now well known.

The Acting Director should be a senior scholar of high academic standing, with a strong research record in one or more disciplines within the arts, humanities, or social sciences, and wide-ranging interdisciplinary interests. S/he will have strong people skills, the ability to lead a team, the ability to communicate with both Schools (Arts and Humanities, Humanities and Social Sciences), and to interact with researchers at all levels. The post may be held full- or part-time, depending on the successful applicant's circumstances. Informal enquiries may be made via email to Professor Mary Jacobus (mlj25@cam.ac.uk).

For further details of the post and application details, please see the CRASSH website (http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/page/156/acting-director-09-10.htm). The closing date for applications is 15 October 2008.

University Lecturer in Advanced Structures in the Department of Engineering

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a University Lectureship in Advanced Structures within the Civil, Structural, Environmental, and Petroleum Engineering Division of the Department of Engineering. It is expected that the successful candidate will take up the appointment on 1 January 2009, or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary will be in the range of £34,793 to £44,074 a year.

The range of topics in which the applicant might specialize includes: (a) high performance structures, which includes those in aerospace applications; smart materials and structural health monitoring; morphing structures; active aeroelastics for control; lightweight structures for high performance vehicles; (b) structural mechanics of biological structures; (c) energy structures, such as large renewable energy structures; structural aspects of new generation fission and also fusion nuclear power plants.

The successful candidate will have or be expected to develop a record of world class research commensurate with the Department's international reputation and top-rank research rating. Teaching responsibilities will include contributing to undergraduate courses, supervising final year projects, and supervising graduate students. The appointment will be for a probationary period of five years and, subject to satisfactory performance, with appointment to the retiring age thereafter.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Robert Mair (email rjm50@eng.cam.ac.uk). Further particulars may be obtained from http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/admin/jobsinfo/Advanced_Structures.pdf, or from the Head of Department's Office (Personnel), Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ (tel. 01223 332615; fax 01223 766364; email enghead@eng.cam.ac.uk). Applications should be sent to this address no later than Monday, 1 September 2008. Applicants should complete parts I and III of the PD18 form and submit it together with a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, the names of three referees, and a brief statement of research interests and future plans (no more than two pages). When applying, please quote reference NA03745.

Clinical Lecturer/Specialist Registrar in Medicine with Metabolic Medicine

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates, to take up appointment as soon as possible after 4 August 2008. The person appointed will be of the standing required for an honorary contract of service with the NHS Executive Eastern Region as a Specialist Registrar and will be required to undertake research, clinical work, and teaching. Applicants are expected to hold a research qualification (normally a Ph.D. Degree). The post is approved for training in General Internal Medicine (GIM) including acute general medicine with metabolic medicine. Teaching will include acting as a Clinical Supervisor to a group of students. The appointment will be for four years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further two years. The salary is on the scale £29,364 to £50,972 (pay award pending).

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Professor T. M. Cox (tel. 01223 336864).

For an information pack, email Ms L. Foster (LMDF2@medschl.cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications (12 copies), together with a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees, is 19 July 2008.

Clinical Lecturer/Specialist Registrar in Public Health

Applications are invited from candidates for this post, to take up appointment as soon as possible. Applicants should have had suitable experience and training and be of the standing required for an honorary contract of service with the NHS Executive Eastern Region as a Specialist Registrar. The successful candidate will be required to undertake teaching and clinical duties and also to carry out research. The appointment will be for four years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further two years. The salary is on the scale £29,364 to £50,972 (pay award pending).

For an information pack, email Ms L. Foster (LMDF2@medschl.cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications (14 copies), together with a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees, is 19 July 2008.

Clinical Anatomist in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience

Applications are invited for the post of University Clinical Anatomist. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching topographical anatomy to medical students. S/he will be able to develop innovative methods of teaching and assessment and will have excellent communication and organizational skills. S/he will have the exceptional interpersonal skills required to lead the large and diverse team delivering the teaching programmes. A medical qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. The post will be based in the Anatomy Building. The post-holder is not eligible to take sabbatical leave but the holiday entitlement is seven weeks a year. It is envisaged that the post will be full-time but applications will be considered from those offering alternative arrangements.

The pensionable stipend for the Clinical Anatomist is £51,095 a year. The appointment will be for five years in the first instance, with the possibility of reappointment to the retiring age.

Applicants are asked to submit three copies of their application, consisting of a PD18 form, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and the names of three referees, to the Head of Department's Secretary, Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience, The Anatomy Building, Downing Street, CB2 3DY (tel. 01223 333750) so as to reach her by 28 July 2008. Individuals requiring further information or wishing to discuss potential applications can direct informal enquiries to Graham Burton (tel. 01223 333856; email gjb@cam.ac.uk) or Fiona Duncan (tel. 01223 333765; email fed12@cam.ac.uk).

Other Posts

Isaac Newton Trust College Teaching Officer in the Faculty of History

In association with the Isaac Newton Trust, the Faculty of History wishes to appoint a Newton Trust College Teaching Officer (CTO) to commence 1 January 2009.

Under the terms of the scheme, the Faculty is authorized to appoint an existing College Teaching Officer as an Affiliated Lecturer for a period of between two and five years. The expectation of the Trust is that persons newly appointed under the scheme should normally have less than ten years of post-doctoral work experience (taking account of career breaks). It is possible that a person who has previously held an Isaac Newton Trust Lectureship may be appointed, though the Trust reserves the right to restrict the tenure of that second appointment to a period shorter than five years, and in particular requires that no individual shall hold such an appointment for more than eight years in total. A Newton Trust CTO is expected to give 24 lectures a year in the Faculty, to examine from time to time, to supervise research students, and to be involved in Faculty teaching arrangements. Further detailed information about the terms and conditions of Newton Trust CTOs can be found at http://www.newtontrust.cam.ac.uk/cam/schemes/cto/b.html.

Applications should comprise of: a completed PD18 form (parts I and III only); a full curriculum vitae; a list of publications and work in progress; a brief statement about the applicant's contributions to Faculty teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and, if applicable, her/his involvement in administration; and a brief statement of what he/she would propose to cover in Faculty lectures and classes if appointed. Applicants should give the names of two referees who should be asked to send their reports directly to the Faculty by the closing date given below. Applicants should also include a brief note of confirmation that their College is willing for them to participate in this scheme (an email from the Senior Tutor will be sufficient). These materials should be sent to Joanne Pearson, Faculty of History, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9EF (or email jen26@cam.ac.uk), to arrive no later than Wednesday, 23 July 2008. Further information about the Faculty of History is available at http://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/.

Clinician Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Public Health / Farm Animal Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Medicine

The Department of Veterinary Medicine require an experienced Clinician Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Public Health / Farm Animal Medicine to support the Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health in the Department of Veterinary Medicine. This is a new senior clinical post and the person appointed will be a key player in the provision of Veterinary Public Health teaching. The Clinician Teaching Fellow will also be involved in clinical Farm Animal work, and in teaching this subject to undergraduates. The salary will be in the range of £34,793 to £44,074 a year. The limit of tenure is three years in the first instance.

Applicants should have at least two years' experience in farm animal clinical work, and a strong interest in veterinary public health and food hygiene and a willingness to develop their career in this direction. Applicants should also have a veterinary degree registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

For informal enquiries, contact Mr A. Jefferies (tel. 01223 337607 or email arj10@cam.ac.uk). For an application form (PD18) and further particulars, contact Melissa Large (tel. 01223 337055) or see the Department website (http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/).

A completed PD18 form (parts I and III only) with names of three referees, a curriculum vitae, and a letter of application stating areas of interest, should be sent to Melissa Large, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ES (email recruit@vet.cam.ac.uk). When applying, please quote reference PN03756.

The closing date for applications is 25 July 2008. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 11 August 2008.

Temporary Administrator (Human Resources) in the Department of Veterinary Medicine (Adoption Leave Cover)

The post-holder will be required to assist the Secretary of the Department in a wide range of duties relating to the management of human resources and related matters. This will involve working closely with all levels of University staff. The salary for this post is in the range of £30,912 to £41,545 a year. A limit of tenure applies.*

Applicants should be educated to degree level and have significant relevant administrative experience.

For informal enquiries contact Judith Drinkwater (tel. 01223 337632; email jad39@cam.ac.uk). For an application form (PD18) and further particulars, contact Melissa Large (tel. 01223 337055) or see the website (http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/).

A completed PD18 form (Parts I and III only), a curriculum vitae, and a letter of application, should be sent to Melissa Large, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ES, or by email to recruit@vet.cam.ac.uk. When applying, please quote reference PN03726.

The closing date for applications is 16 July 2008. Interviews for the post will be held on 23 and 24 July 2008.

  * The funds for this post are available until 25 June 2009 or the return of the post-holder, whichever is earlier.

Part-time Temporary Teaching Associate in Doctrine in the Faculty of Divinity

Applications are invited for a fixed-term, 50% time Teaching Associate in Doctrine in the Faculty of Divinity for nine months from 1 October 2008 to 30 June 2009. The salary will be in the range of £25,888 to £33,780 pro rata.

The successful candidate should have expertise in the field of Doctrine and should be able to deliver high quality lectures at undergraduate level and contribute to the M.Phil. Candidates must be able to take up the post on 1 October 2008. The appointment will be subject to three months' probation.

The post would suit someone who has recently submitted or is about to submit a Ph.D. thesis in the field of Doctrine. Further particulars and an application form (PD18) are available from the Administrative Officer in the Faculty of Divinity (tel. 01223 763002; email faculty-office@divinity.cam.ac.uk), to whom applications should be sent by 26 July 2008. Additional information is available on the Faculty website (http://www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/).

Postgraduate Skills Training Officer in the Human Resources Division (Part-time)

This is an opportunity to improve the quality of graduate students' experience at Cambridge University. The Graduate Development Programme (GDP) offers development opportunities for graduate students encompassing teaching, research, and transferable skills. The Human Resources Division is seeking a trainer to join its team to provide transferable skills provision to graduate students across the School of Arts and Humanities. The GDP has been very popular with participants and has undergone large expansion in the past academical year, being praised in the Quality Assurance Agency institutional review.

The current transferable skills programme offers a wide variety of events such as 'Starting Your Ph.D.', writing skills, and time management. All provision will need to be tailored to the commissioning Faculties and Departments across the School of Arts and Humanities. The post-holder will be responsible for co-ordinating, designing, and delivering courses as well as building links across the School, including with graduate training co-ordinators and administrators, and more widely.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. Degree in an arts or humanities discipline. They should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the training needs and issues faced by graduate students and have an understanding of the transferable skills agenda. Good training, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are essential for this post as well as the excellent project management skills the Programme requires. The salary for the post will be in the range of £25,888 to £33,780 pro rata. The funds for this post are available for two years in the first instance.

Initial enquires can be made to Dr Emma Williams via email (graduate.development@admin.cam.ac.uk). Applications, including a curriculum vitae and covering letter, should be sent to Aless McCann, Academic Staff Development, 25 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QA. When applying, please quote reference AH03729.

The closing date for applications is 23 July 2008. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 4 August 2008.