No 6216
Wednesday 2 March 2011
Vol cxli No 20
pp. 569–584
The Board of Electors to the Downing Professorship of the Laws of England invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work is connected with a particular area of study within the general field of the title of the office, to take up appointment on 1 October 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Further information is available at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/academic/secretary/professorships/ or contact the Academic Secretary, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT (email ibise@admin.cam.ac.uk), to whom a letter of application should be sent, together with details of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae, a publications list, and form CHRIS/6 (parts 1 and 3 only) with details of two referees, so as to reach him no later than 9 April 2011.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor David Ibbetson, Chair of the Faculty of Law (email dji22@cam.ac.uk, tel. +44 (0)1223 330041).
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
The Laing O’Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology has recently been established as a result of a unique partnership between the University of Cambridge and Laing O’Rourke. The partnership will support a new Professorship, as well as two Lectureships, and a Director for a new Master’s course in Construction Engineering.
The Board of Electors to the Laing O’Rourke Professorship of Construction Engineering invite applications from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship, to take up appointment on 1 October 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Further information is available at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/academic/secretary/professorships/ or contact the Academic Secretary, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT (email ibise@admin.cam.ac.uk), to whom a letter of application should be sent, together with details of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae, a publications list, and form CHRIS/6 (parts 1 and 3 only) with details of three referees, so as to reach him no later than 15 April 2011.
Informal enquiries may be made to the convenor of the Board of Electors, Professor Robert Mair (email rjm50@eng.cam.ac.uk).
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Any job application submitted with a curriculum vitae should be accompanied by a Cover Sheet for Employment (form CHRIS/6) which can be downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/, or may be obtained in hard copy from the advertising Department or Faculty. A full list of current vacancies can be found at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/jobs/.
Salary: £55,535.
The Department has a strong interest in multi-scale, sustainable reaction engineering, which it seeks to strengthen through the appointment of a Reader.
The successful candidate will have an established publications record in reaction engineering in leading international journals, and be able to demonstrate capacity for intellectual leadership and originality based on research excellence. There must be clear evidence of international recognition in reaction engineering with reference to: originality, contribution to the advancement of knowledge, and reputation. Teaching ability at undergraduate and postgraduate levels is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to take up appointment on 1 September 2011, or soon thereafter.
The completed application form (CHRIS/6, parts 1 and 3), curriculum vitae, and a statement outlining research proposals and teaching interests (up to three sides of A4 pages) should be sent to the Department Administrator, preferably by email (recruitment@ceb.cam.ac.uk) with the vacancy reference number (NP07871) in the subject line, or by post to the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3RA.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Nigel Slater via the recruitment email address above.
Closing date: 31 March 2011.
Salary: £55,535, or £49,539–£52,556 a year.
The Faculty of Education is seeking to appoint an innovative, research-active Reader or University Senior Lecturer to join a leading international centre of educational research and teacher development.
The successful candidate will work with the Leadership for Learning (LfL) academic group. LfL works across a number of areas of learning and improvement, and explores their links to leadership. The group is keen to build up a programme of studies in its key areas of research which leads both to doctoral work and the enhancement of research capacity.
This position offers an outstanding opportunity for innovative, research-active educators working in the broad area of educational leadership to join a leading national and international Faculty for educational research, teacher development, and the study of education.
The successful applicant will be expected to make significant contributions to the Faculty’s teaching and research, related to one or more of the following areas: education policy, school and organizational leadership, school and organizational improvement, leadership for learning, professional and teacher leadership, aspects of student voice, global perspectives on leadership, and policy development. Some experience in building links between education and related public policy sectors would be an advantage. There may also be opportunities to work with the Centre for Commonwealth Education.
The Faculty of Education is committed to the highest standards of research and teaching, and is a significant contributor to the improvement of educational policy and practice in partnership with schools and other educational agencies, both in the UK and internationally.
Further particulars, including criteria for recruitment and details of the application process, may be obtained at http://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/about/jobs or from the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education, 184 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PQ (tel. 01223 767600).
Informal enquiries can be addressed to the Head of Faculty designate, Professor Peter Gronn (pg348@cam.ac.uk), or to Professor John Gray, Chair of the Faculty Board (jmg1004@cam.ac.uk).
Quote reference: JR07779; closing date: 25 March 2011.
Salary: £36,862–£46,696 a year.
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking to appoint a University Lecturer to work in the Department, which has a particular interest in research in the field of reaction engineering, but will welcome applications from candidates in any related research field.
The successful candidate will have an established publication record and will be expected to conduct world-class research commensurate with the Department’s international standing and research reputation. The successful candidate will also be expected to make a full contribution to all aspects of the Department’s teaching programmes, and the supervision of research students. The post is available from 1 September 2011, and the successful candidate will be expected to take up the appointment in good time for the 2011–12 academical year.
Appointments made at the University Lecturer level will be probationary for five years, with appointment to the retiring age thereafter.
The completed application form (CHRIS/6, parts 1 and 3), curriculum vitae, and a statement outlining research proposal and teaching interests (up to three sides of A4 pages) should be returned to the Department Administrator, preferably by email (recruitment@ceb.cam.ac.uk) with the vacancy reference number (NP07873) in the subject line, or by post to the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3RA.
Further information on the Department’s teaching and research activities can be found at http://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Nigel Slater via the recruitment email address above.
Closing date: 31 March 2011.
Salary: £36,715–£46,510.
The Faculty of Education is looking for an innovative, research-active educator to join the Psychology and Education group within a leading national and international centre for educational research and teacher development.
Expertise is required in the following specific areas: (a) biological bases of behaviour/physiological psychology, including evolutionary perspectives; and (b) the use of quantitative, statistical methods in psychological and educational research. Teaching duties would relate to both undergraduate and postgraduate provision. The Faculty of Education runs a very successful M.Phil. course in Psychology and Education, with recruitment averaging 25 FTE a year, and the appointed Lecturer would be expected to make a major contribution to that course (which has British Psychological Society recognized status). Members of the Psychology and Education group also contribute to the Faculty’s provision in initial teacher education, which is regarded as outstanding.
The Faculty of Education is committed to the highest standards of research and teaching and is a significant contributor to the improvement of educational policy and practice, in partnership with schools and other educational agencies both in the UK and internationally.
Further particulars, including criteria for recruitment and details of the application process, may be obtained at http://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/about/jobs, or from the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education, 184 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PQ (tel. 01223 767600).
Informal enquiries can be addressed to the Head of Faculty designate, Professor Peter Gronn (pg348@cam.ac.uk), or to Professor Neil Mercer (nmm31@cam.ac.uk).
Quote reference: JR07781; closing date: 25 March 2011.
Salary: £36,862–£46,696 a year.
Applications are invited for two University Lectureships in Statistics, to be held in the Statistical Laboratory, and filled by 1 September 2011 or by negotiation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate an outstanding research record. While there are no formal restrictions as to research area, it is envisaged that the appointee will develop novel core statistical methodology, either generic or aimed at specific application areas. Current and planned partnerships include: biostatistics, machine learning, signal processing, physics, economics, etc. Applications from those with a strong statistical background in cognate subjects will be welcomed.
Appointments made at University Lecturer level will be probationary for five years, with appointment to the retiring age thereafter.
Applications should be sent to Professor J. R. Norris, Director of the Statistical Laboratory, Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge, CB3 0WB (email vacancies@statslab.cam.ac.uk) and should include a full curriculum vitae, list of publications, and contact details of three academic referees, and should be accompanied by a completed form CHRIS/6 (parts 1 and 3).
Applicants should ask their referees to send references directly to the Director of the Statistical Laboratory (address and email as above), to reach him by the closing date.
Further particulars of the vacancies can be found at http://www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/Vacancies/.
Quote reference: LF07885; closing date: 31 March 2011.
Salary: £36,862–£46,696 a year.
Applications are invited for three temporary Lectureships in the Faculty. Two temporary lectureships are available from 19 September 2011 until 31 August 2013 and one temporary lectureship is available from 1 September 2011 until 31 July 2014.
Strong applicants are being sought across all fields of economics. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. Degree by September 2011. All appointments will be subject to the Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Cambridge, and all applicants must complete and sign a CHRIS/6 application cover sheet (parts 1 and 3 only) which can be downloaded from the Faculty website at http://www.econ.cam.ac.uk. Applications should include:
•a completed and signed application cover sheet (CHRIS/6)
•a curriculum vitae;
•the names and full addresses (including fax, telephone, and email) of three referees;
•an outline of research plans;
•a full list of all publications;
•three sample pieces of major work;
•information on teaching and research interests.
Candidates should ask three referees to write directly on their behalf to the Secretary of the Appointments Committee by the closing date.
Further information and an application cover sheet CHRIS/6 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 (email econappt@hermes.cam.ac.uk), to whom a completed application package should be sent to arrive no later than the closing date. For the 19 September 2011 to 31 August 2013 posts, the closing date is 23 March 2011, and the reference to quote is JG07856. For the 1 September 2011 to 31 July 2014 post, the closing date is 3 March 2011 and the reference to quote is JG07863.
Salary: £36,862–£46,696 a year; vacancy reference: AJ07877.
The post-holder will be the University’s principal officer dealing with all matters relating to UK information legislation (the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), and Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR)) but may also have an involvement in other compliance areas (such as records management, data storage) to meet the needs and obligations of the University and its subsidiaries. The post-holder will lead the determination of policy and strategic direction in this area, and be responsible for providing training and guidance. The post-holder will have an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant UK legislation and regulatory processes, as he or she will also be responsible for the operational delivery of the University’s statutory obligations regarding the provision of information and for ensuring that members of staff have ready access to appropriate advice and guidance on their responsibilities in the information compliance area.
The post-holder will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have previous relevant experience in information compliance issues, preferably of three to five years’ duration gained within the HE sector. A relevant professional qualification or a legal background would be desirable.
The post-holder will be able to work, on her or his own initiative, to tight deadlines, to prioritize competing demands, and to deal with often complex and sensitive data with accuracy and appropriate confidentiality.
The post-holder will have excellent communication and presentational skills and be able to express ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. They will also have experience of managing a team.
There is a requirement for applicants to complete a written test during the selection process. There is a probation period of six months.
Applications, consisting of a supporting statement, a curriculum vitae, and a completed CHRIS/6 form (parts 1 and 3 only, including details of two referees) should be sent to the Head of the Registrary’s Office, University of Cambridge, The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TN, by midday on the closing date.
Closing date: 18 March 2011. Further particulars can be obtained from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/information/ico-furtherparticulars.pdf or from Molly Hughes (email Molly.Hughes@admin.cam.ac.uk, tel. 01223 764142).