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Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment Ref J00271 London South Bank University Location: Southwark Full time – Permanent Salary scale £49075 - £56367 inclusive (Grade 9) The Department of Engineering and Design at London South Bank University offers courses at undergraduate and post graduate levels in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Telecommunications, Design and Computer Engineering.  All BEng courses are fully accredited by the appropriate institution as fulfilling the academic requirement for Charted Engineer (CEng) status. The Department also provides the teaching of mathematics to all engineering courses within the Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment. The Department seeks to appoint a Principal Lecturer to lead the teaching of mathematics to the entire engineering provision within the Faculty Engineering Science and the Built Environment..  Applicants need to have leadership qualities and hold good honours degree in Math...

YOUR CAREER STARTS HERE ... Griffith's School of Applied Psychology is recognised as one of the leading departments of psychology in Australia. We have teaching initiatives in the School that have been benchmarked as national best practice, and many of our staff have received national awards for excellence in teaching. The focus of the School is on innovative applications of psychology which we promote through an emphasis on work-integrated learning and skills development taught by a comparatively high proportion of professional psychologists. This is a five year fixed term position as Professor / Associate Professor, and a three year term as Deputy Head and Director BB, with the possibility of renewal for a further two years by mutual agreement. An underlying continuing Professorial / Associate Professorial position may be negotiated. The role:  The appointee will provide academic and operational leadership through fostering excellence in research and teaching within the Applied ...

This is a Full time, fixed term post for a period of 24 months The successful applicant for this post will work with Professor Thanos Karatzias & Professor Michael Brown and in close collaboration with colleagues in health and social care across Scotland. The primary aim of this research is to investigate the impact and outcomes achieved by Local Area Coordinators (LACs) based within primary care teams and those within generic LAC teams on the health of people with learning disabilities.  Essential skills include interviewing and assessment skills for research purposes, excellent communication skills, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis and report writing as well as administrative skills. The successful applicant should also be able to demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to work independently and to deadlines and the ability to travel across Scotland. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a background in nursing, AHPs, social work or ap...

Up to £42,476 per annum (Fixed Term for 1 Year) Ref: 4005 Great people, original thinking, inspiring individuals - changing lives. Here at the University of Derby we are in the business of creating opportunities to transform lives - we aim to be the ambitious student’s natural choice for quality, support and achievement – would you like to help us achieve this? The University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL) is dedicated to providing structured and supported online learning degree courses to students who require more flexible study options. By combining the best quality university teaching and the latest online delivery techniques, we continue to be a leading UK University of online learning. UDOL is seeking to recruit a full-time Senior Online Tutor to lead the development and delivery of distinct areas of our Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy Programmes. We are looking for an enthusiastic subject expert with a passion for online delivery. The individual will be required: To p...

(Fixed Term) Salary: £24,289-£27,318 Reference: RG02322 Closing date: 10 January 2014 Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position funded by an NIHR grant.  You will join a team led by Dr Robert Semple studying the mechanisms underlying human disorders of segmental overgrowth. You will be responsible for supporting projects in the lab using techniques including RNA/DNA extraction from a range of different tissue specimens, genotyping, ELISAs and mammalian cell culture, but experience with immunohistochemistry would also be an advantage. You will also play a more general role in administrative tasks for the study. Applicants should have BSc or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Genetics or a related discipline. Experience in mammalian cell culture, DNA and RNA extraction and genotyping is a requirement, as are good communication and team-work skills. Excellent organisational and record keeping skills are essential. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 3...

Oxford (UK) Oxford Outcomes is an international company specialising in health outcomes research with a focus on Health Economics and Patient-Reported Outcomes. We have offices in Oxford (UK), Bethesda and New Jersey (USA), and Vancouver and Toronto (Canada). We undertake consultancy projects for a range of international clients primarily in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.   We are currently seeking a graduate to join our specialist systematic review team within the Oxford health economics department. Our systematic review team identify, assemble and interpret information to understand the value of new health technologies. This information is used by our clients to inform real world health care decisions. Our research is frequently used to support decision making at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK. The systematic review team at Oxford Outcomes are respected for the quality of their work which covers clinical, cost and quality of li...

Permanent, Full Time Salary range: Senior Lecturer/Reader: starting at £46,400 and rising to £53,765 per annum Lecturer: starting at £33,562 and rising to £45,053 per annum Closing date for applications : 28 February 2014 Expected start dates are flexible Description The University of Sussex is looking to hire additional faculty positions as part of a further phase of expansion in the Department of Business and Management, which is a key component of the School of Business, Management and Economics. The Department is engaged in researching and teaching the full range of business disciplines, working closely with the other departments in the School, namely Economics, with its strong reputation for development economics and international trade; and SPRU, the internationally recognised centre for policy related research and work on climate change and innovation. We are recruiting full-time faculty at the level of Reader, Senior Lecturer and Lecturer in all areas of marketing including c...

 School / Directorate: School of MathematicsLocation: Oxford Road, Manchester The School of Mathematics wishes to appoint a Professor of Statistics. You will have a well-established international reputation for research excellence and will have made significant contributions to Statistics. You will be expected to have a sustained record of research income, be an enthusiastic and effective teacher, and have the ability to provide inspirational leadership. Informal enquires: Informal enquires can be made to: Professor Peter Duck Email: mailto:peter.duck@manchester.ac.ukor Phone: + 44 (0) 161 275 5831 or Professor Jianxin Pan Email: jianxin.pan@manchester.ac.uk or Phone: +44(0)161 275 5864 or Professor Tusheng Zhang Email : tusheng.zhang@manchester.ac.uk or Phone: +44(0)161 275 5907  Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website - click on the 'Apply' button below to find out more. Click here for Empl...

Park End Street, Oxford Grade 8: £37,382 - £44,607 with a discretionary range to £48,729 p.a. The Oxford University Centre for Business Taxation is a leading independent, interdisciplinary research centre that undertakes a broad research programme related to business taxation. For further information, please visit www.sbs.oxford.edu/tax. The Centre is seeking an outstanding researcher in economics, law, taxation and related fields, such as corporate finance, investment, location, fiscal policy and governance. The Research Fellow will be expected to undertake independent and joint research in a relevant aspect of business taxation, under the guidance of the Director, Research Director or other senior research staff. Research output should primarily be aimed at leading peer-reviewed academic journals; however, all researchers in the Centre should also be prepared to contribute to policy-related output. The fellow will be expected to lead significant project areas and to be an experienc...

(73508-113) Vacancy Type/Job category: Academic Department: Politics & International Studies Salary: £46,400-£53,765 pa Location: University of Warwick, Coventry Vacancy Overview Applications are invited for an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) and the recently established Warwick Q-Step Centre. This is one of eight new permanent posts that will join an existing team of quantitative social science scholars as part of the Warwick Q-Step Centre. Whilst based in Politics and International Studies, you will be a member of a broader team within the new Warwick Q-Step Centre. We welcome applications in all subfields of the discipline and especially in areas of its existing expertise, such as: International Relations, International Security, Political Geography, International Political Economy, and Comparative Politics. Applications are encouraged across the full range of social statistics and quantitative research approaches, broadly ...

(73510-113) Vacancy Type/Job category: Academic Department: Sociology Salary: Competitive Location: University of Warwick, Coventry Vacancy Overview Applications are invited for a new Chair in Sociology and Quantitative Methods in the Department of Sociology. This is one of eight new permanent posts that will join an existing team of quantitative social science scholars as part of the Warwick Q-Step Centre. Whilst based in Sociology, you will be a member of a broader team within the new Warwick Q-Step Centre. You will be an outstanding sociologist with an international reputation for the development or creative application of quantitative social research methods. You will have made significant contributions to quantitative social science, broadly defined, and will be required to deliver high quality publications in sociology to complement the Department of Sociology’s existing research profile and to enhance its future REF submissions. Applications are encouraged across the full r...

Salary:  £21,074 You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom (in accordance with UK Border Agency guidelines) to apply for this vacancy Post Description: GL Jones Playgrounds is an award winning Designer, Manufacturer and Installers of innovative playground equipment for all ages and abilities.  They have won major awards for excellence and innovation, including the prestigious Independent Living Award for ‘Product Innovation’ for their Ability Whirl.  They seek to recruit an individual with relevant manufacturing experience so as to work as part of a project team to develop and implement a total manufacturing information system within GL Jones Playgrounds Ltd. The successful applicant will receive support, mentoring and a generous training budget as part of this 24 month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). The post is largely based at GL Jones Playgrounds site near Bethesda, Gwynedd, North Wales and is located within the picturesque Snowdonia National Park with a...

The Oxford Biomedical Research Centre is a partnership between the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Oxford funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The aim of this funding is to enable clinical research and foster innovation to improve health care by direct patient benefit. Two Clinical Research Training Fellowships are available to undertake a doctorate in an area of translational research in one of the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre Research Themes or Working Groups . Candidates should have identified an NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre supervisor and translational project in advance of application and should be able to take up post by October 2014. The posts are offered in conjunction with Oxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School (OUCAGS) which supports clinical academic training in Oxford. The Fellowships are available for up to 3 years depending on the candidate needs and whether they have completed part of...

Contract type : Permanent Salary : £33,654 - £37,055 per annum depending on experience (up to £41,812 available for exceptional candidates), plus benefits Location : Central London Closing date : Wednesday 8th January 2014 at 10am (London time) The Human Settlements Group at IIED are looking for a Researcher to develop, manage and implement a research programme and policy outreach in a thematic area or areas that are central to the Goals of the Human Settlements Group. The Human Settlements Group (HSG) works to document the multiple dimensions of urban poverty and support grassroots-led initiatives to improve living conditions in urban centres of Latin America, Asia and Africa. It aims to combine this with promoting good governance, more ecologically sustainable patterns of urban development and urban-rural linkages, and resilience to climate change for the most vulnerable groups. This is a newly created role that is intended to strengthen The Human Settlements Group’s research on urb...

Closing Date - 12 December 2013 About Anglia Ruskin University: Help us continue to gain prominence both nationally and internationally. The facts speak for themselves; in the past four years our student numbers have grown from about 24,000 to around 30,000; the number of taught postgraduate students has increased by more than 1,000 and we earn more than £10 million a year from our work with industry. We are facing the future with great confidence and ambition and would like you to join us. About the role: The Department of Education at Anglia Ruskin has campuses in the cities of Chelmsford, Cambridge and Peterborough. We were one of the first Universities to develop a Foundation Degree in Early Years, and continue to offer the Early Years Teacher Status for the Eastern Region. We are committed to achieving excellence in education and research. You will join a well qualified, enthusiastic and friendly team with a national and regional reputation in the area of Early Childhood educatio...

Closing Date - 12 December 2013 About Anglia Ruskin University: Help us continue to gain prominence both nationally and internationally. The facts speak for themselves; in the past four years our student numbers have grown from about 24,000 to around 30,000; the number of taught postgraduate students has increased by more than 1,000 and we earn more than £10 million a year from our work with industry. We are facing the future with great confidence and ambition and would like you to join us. About the role: The Department of Education at Anglia Ruskin has campuses in the cities of Chelmsford, Cambridge and Peterborough. We were one of the first Universities to develop a Foundation Degree in Early Years, and continue to offer the Early Years Teacher Status for the Eastern Region. We are committed to achieving excellence in education and research. You will join a well qualified, enthusiastic and friendly team with a national and regional reputation in the area of Early Childhood educatio...

Birkbeck, University of London At London Foundati on Campus, we offer an aspirational and maturing environment for international students, preparing them for future academic success at top University of London Colleges. From our base at Birkbeck, in the heart of the University of London, students are equipped with the tools for success on degree programmes at top UK universities. The courses we offer are intensive but rewarding and aim to challenge students into developing the personal attributes demanded by the admissions tutors of internationally renowned research-led University of London colleges. We are currently looking for a Sessional Tutor to teach Business (Levels 3, 4, 5) on our Undergraduate Foundation, Masters Foundation and International Diploma in Business and Management Programmes. Candidates should have solid subject knowledge and proven experience of teaching at this level, preferably with international students within a UK university environment. Good organisational a...

Ref: IRC121414 Situated in Mill Hill, North West London, the MRC National Institute for Medical Research is the largest MRC institute, supporting some 70 research groups and 500 bench scientists. The Institute provides excellent training for researchers in a multi-disciplinary environment and is equipped with state of the art facilities, including genetic modification of mice, imaging, histology, and high throughput sequencing. A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Pavel Tolar to study molecular mechanisms of activation of B lymphocytes. The group is interested in new ways to image and manipulate B cell antigen recognition, intracellular signaling, and trafficking. We are seeking enthusiastic applicants, who have experience in immunology and/or optical imaging as well as excellent technical, organizational and communication skills. You should possess a PhD Degree (or be in the final stages of completion) in an appropriate scientific discipline. For informal inq...

A 2-year position as senior researcher is vacant in the Division of Toxicology and Risk Assessment at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark. The Division works on promoting health and preventing illness by performing research, teaching and advising authorities on the human effects of chemical substances and naturally occurring compounds in our food and environment. The Division employs approximately 70 employees and offers an inspiring working environment. Responsibilities and tasks The senior researcher will be part of the research group Molecular Toxicology currently comprising of 12 persons. The work tasks will include development and use of QSAR (quantitative structure-activity relationship) models to assist in the evaluation of toxicity of chemicals. The Senior Researcher will be responsible for initiation of new research projects and will participate in ongoing projects. The research is focused on the expansion of an in-house prediction database with mecha...

Closing date : 06/12/2013 Reference : HUM-03658 School / Directorate : Manchester Business School Division : MBS - PMO Division Employment type : Fixed Term Duration : 01 January 2014 to 31 December 2014 Location : Oxford Road, Manchester Salary : £24,766 to £25,504 per annum Hours per week : full time A vacancy has arisen for a researcher to join Dr Greenhill and Dr Gary Graham on a project entitled ‘The wonders of the Zooniverse: Modeling and optimising volunteer participation in online citizen science’. The project is being undertaken at Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester and is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Your main priority will be to assist the research team in carrying out the case studies and interviews associated with two Work Packages within the overall project. You will start on 1 January 2014 and the post is available for 12 months with an expected 12 month extension pending approval with The University of Leeds. The Uni...