Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Pulmonary Pharmacology

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in a productive and interactive laboratory, with diverse expertise and access to a wide range of specialised equipment, within the William Harvey Heart Centre, part of the internationally renowned William Harvey Research Institute at Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry.

The post, which is a 3-year, fixed term position funded by the British Heart Foundation, will involve identification of novel approaches to optimise the therapeutic benefit of cyclic GMP (cGMP) in pulmonary hypertension & pulmonary fibrosis. The successful candidate will join a team of scientists investigating wider physiological roles and pathological dysfunction of guanylate cyclase enzymes and cGMP signalling. This project will encompass a number of in vitro and in vivo pharmacological techniques, including experimental models of cardiopulmonary disease.

The applicant should have a broad background in in vitro and in vivo pharmacology, but specifically expertise in measurement of cardiovascular parameters. An interest in nitric oxide/natriuretic peptide/cyclic nucleotide signalling pathways would be beneficial.

The post is full time for 36 months, starting from 2nd January 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. Starting salary will be in the range £30,350-£35,674 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Prof. Adrian Hobbs at a.j.hobbs@qmul.ac.uk or 0207 882 5778. Application enquires can be made by email to csq-recruit@qmul.ac.uk. Details about the William Harvey Research Institute and Heart Centre can be found at http://www.whri.qmul.ac.uk/. Further details on this job and the online application process can be found at www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies by searching for reference number QMUL0579.

The closing date for applications is 30th November 2011.
Interviews are expected to be held during w/c 5th December 2011.

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Particle Physics

11247/NL

The Particle Physics Research Centre (PPRC) in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Queen Mary, University of London has received a European Research Council grant in order to build up a dedicated group working on the SNOplus Experiment and has a vacancy for a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

The Queen Mary group will be involved in many aspects of the SNOplus experiment from data processing to high level analysis, in particular measurements of solar neutrino oscillation and the neutrino-less double beta decay search. The group will also make significant contributions to the detector calibration programme, contributing both hardware and software tools.

The successful applicant will be expected to make significant personal contributions to the SNOplus physics programme as well as sharing responsibilities in aspects of the data acquisition, monitoring and calibration of the SNOplus detector. The main project for the successful applicant will involve developing a new electron emitting calibration source through the design, construction, commissioning and deployment stages.

Applicants should have, or be about to gain, a PhD in experimental particle physics and are expected to have experience from at least two years active participation in a leading particle physics experiment. Strong hardware skills and good knowledge of C++ are highly desirable. The post will be located at Queen Mary in London but may require significant periods at SNOLAB in Canada to carry out calibration and hardware related responsibilities and data taking shifts.

The post is full time, available from 1 December 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. It is funded by the ERC until 30 November 2014. Starting salary will be in the range £32,023- £37,669 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Jeanne Wilson by email to j.r.wilson@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0)20 7882 5056. Details of the PPRC can be found at www.pprc.qmul.ac.uk. Further details and an application form can be found at: http://webapps.qmul.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/jobs.php?id=11247/NL Completed application forms, quoting 11247/NL, and a CV should be returned to the Recruitment Secretary, School of Physics, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS, or by e-mail to phys-recruit@qmul.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 15th November 2011.

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Molecular genetics of lignin biosynthesis in Arabidopsis)

Ref: LS0111

Location: James Hutton Institute

This 10 month position in the group of Prof. Claire Halpin requires an excellent and highly motivated researcher with a PhD in plant molecular biology or plant genetics/genomics and, ideally, with previous experience of working with Arabidopsis. The work will also involve the production of transgenic Arabidopsis lines for Tap-tag analysis of protein complexes and experience in these techniques will be a distinct advantage.

The project is funded by the Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP), Stanford and is a collaboration with Dr Gordon Simpson (University of Dundee). The applicant will join a small team of researchers using mutagenesis and other techniques to manipulate lignin biosynthesis and connected metabolic pathways in the model plant, Arabidopsis. The ultimate goal is to discover how to optimize the saccharification yield of plant lignocellulose for biofuel production.

The successful applicant will join research groups that are part of the College of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, but that are based at the near-by James Hutton Institute (JHI), thus allowing them to benefit from expertise and resources at both institutions. Prof. Halpin’s laboratories are well-resourced and both the university and JHI have excellent core facilities.

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Two Assistant or Associate Professors in Railway Engineering

DTU Transport is the largest transport research institution in Denmark, and one of the largest university-based transport research departments in Europe. DTU Transport focuses on basic research, applied research, as well as innovation, public sector support and dissemination with the aim of implementing research results in society. The research areas are broadly within the transport domain based on different methodological disciplines, and activities are planned in order to utilise the interdisciplinary strength of the department.

DTU Transport is responsible for the study line in Railway Technology under the MSc in Engineering in Transport and Logistics, and has a close cooperation with the Danish railway sector. Due to the growth of research and teaching in railway engineering we hereby announce two positions as Assistant or Associate Professor in railway engineering. The increased focus on the rail sector is part of the strategy plan of the department.

Assistant Professor
The Assistant Professorship is position where we expect the candidate to qualify for an Associate Professorship within a 3-5 year period (or sooner). The candidate is expected to contribute to both teaching, research and applied projects.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) with focus on railway engineering and have shown promising research abilities, including ISI publications. Candidates are expected to have a broad knowledge on railways and rail traffic engineering.

Associate Professor
The Associate Professorship in Railway Engineering is a permanent position. The candidate is expected to contribute to both teaching, research and applied projects, including project management, being course responsible and advising students writing bachelor, master or PhD thesis (the latter in the beginning maybe as co-advisor) as well as advising BSc students on internships.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) with focus on railway engineering and must have demonstrated excellent research at an international level in the subject, and documented teaching qualifications at a level obtained by holding a post as an Assistant Professor or similar. Candidates are expected to have a broad knowledge on railways, rail traffic engineering, and railway research at a high international level. 

The railway study line
One of the candidates is expected to coordinate the rail study line as well as other rail-related teaching activities at DTU Transport (at the BSc, MSc and PhD level). Since railways are one of the key focus areas of the department, the candidate is also expected to be part of DTU Transports study council. Danish skills will be preferred for this candidate. 

Opportunities
DTU Transport offers an exciting research environment, where you will have great influence on the planning and solving of tasks. Most research, projects and teaching are solved in teams, with focus on knowledge sharing and development of competences. We have an informal work environment with mutual flexibility.

The rail area is in growth both at the department but also in general in Denmark where several large investments in infrastructure improvement, new rail lines and introduction of ERTMS level 2 on the national railway network have been decided. Due to the close interaction between DTU Transport and the rail sector this provides great opportunities for the application of research results.

Further information may be obtained from Professor Otto Anker Nielsen oan@transport.dtu.dk

Application
To apply, please read the full job advertisement at www.dtu.dk/career.

Deadline: 25 November 2011

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Quality and Standards Assistant: Maternity Cover

£21,905 - £26,650
Period of 6 months with a possible extension of 3 months.
(All appointments at the College are usually offered at the first point of the salary scale)

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK.  Additionally through a variety of activities, it influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospitals and in the community.

An Administrative Assistant (maternity cover) in the Quality and Standards Team is required to assist with a range of duties including financial administration; diary and meetings management; events planning and execution; website maintenance and e-portfolio updating. Previous experience of working in an administrative/clerical role is essential along with demonstrable experience of teamwork.  Excellent communication, IT and organisational skills, enthusiasm and flexibility are also required.  Previous experience of working within an educational or membership environment would be advantageous. Selection will involve a competency-based interview and a short written test.

For a full application pack and further information please refer to our website: http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/

Closing date: Wednesday 26 October 2011.

Interviews to be held on the mornings of: Monday 31 October and Tuesday 1 November 2011.

Employment period ideally to commence mid-November 2011.

The College is an equal opportunities employer. Benefits include pension contributions staff training and development.  Charity number: 1057744

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Divisional Administrative Assistant (Part-time)

Salary Range: £27,400 - £31,300 pro rata per annum

Applications are invited for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to work within the Division of Experimental Medicine as a Divisional Administrative Assistant.

The Divisional Administrative Assistant provides support to the Divisional Manager in ensuring efficient administration of the Division with particular regard to HR, finance and research-related matters. More specifically, the potholder would be responsible for redesigning and maintaining the Divisional webpages, attending and minuting meetings on behalf of the Divisional Manager, and maintaining HR records for the Centre Administrators among other duties.

Applicants should have proven administrative experience, preferably in a higher education setting. The post holder will have excellent organisational skills and have the ability to manage a variety of tasks, meet deadlines and use their initiative.

The post will be based at Hammersmith campus in East Acton, London. The post will be for 14 hours a week ideally spread across 4/5 days.  

Our preferred method of application is online via our website at http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment (please select "Job Search" then enter the job title or vacancy reference number into "Keywords"). Please complete and upload an application form as directed quoting reference number HM2011160.

Alternatively, if you are unable to apply online, please email hmrecr@imperial.ac.uk to request an application form.

Closing Date: 26 October 2011 (Midnight BST)

Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena Bronze SWAN Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer 2011.

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Events Assistant

Salary £20,626 - £22,772 p.a.

The Royal College of Music is one of Britain's leading conservatoires. It provides specialised musical education and professional training at the highest international level for performers and composers.

The Development Department at the Royal College of Music raises significant funds from a variety of sources as well as income generated by hiring the RCM's spaces to external clients, to support the RCM in its educational and artistic mission. The RCM is proud to offer high levels of customer service to its valued and loyal client-base.

This post involves working closely with the Events Manager, providing administrative support for all external hires and some fundraising and stewardship events, including the RCM's annual Soirée d'Or gala. Duties will include communication and meetings with existing and potential clients, assistance with the organisation of all external hires including attendance at the events, processing of invoices and payments, detailed record-keeping and general administrative and practical support. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of organising events and dealing with major clients.

For further details and an application form see the RCM website at http://www.rcm.ac.uk/ Completed application forms should be returned to Sarah Buckley, Human Resources Officer, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS or sbuckley@rcm.ac.uk.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 25 October 2011
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2 November 2011

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Senior Information Assistant - Maternity Cover

Maternity Cover fixed term contract until May 2012
Salary £22,000 (pro-rata), plus benefits package
London
35 hours per week

The College of Law is the largest provider of legal education in Europe, for both those studying to become lawyers and those in practice. We are seeking an experienced Information Assistant to cover maternity leave in our London Bloomsbury Centre library. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills in a legal library environment and ideally experience of delivering research skills workshops. 

The role includes:

providing assistance to students and staff in using the library and library equipmentanswering legal, IT and information enquiriesdelivering legal research training and assisting with the updating/review of legal research training materialsassisting with processing new materials and updating loose-leaf workworking occasional weekends and evenings

With a genuine commitment to the provision of a highly professional level of customer service, you will have the interpersonal skills to enable you to deal successfully with a wide range of customers in a variety of situations. 

Educated to at least GCSE level (including good passes in both Maths and English), you will also be a natural organiser with a methodical approach and a keen eye for detail. Able to demonstrate excellent written skills, with a high level of IT proficiency.

You will work well within a supportive team environment and show us the enthusiasm and commitment that we need to make the role and the Library Service a continued success.

Benefits include 30 days annual leave (pro-rata), private healthcare insurance and a great environment in which to work.

For further information about the vacancy and an application pack, please visit our website: www.college-of-law.co.uk/vacancies/

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th October     

Completed applications should be returned to: hrbloomsbury@lawcol.co.uk

The College of Law is committed to the equality of opportunity

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Library Assistant

Part time, 10 hours per week
Closing date: 21st October 2011
Grade: C, Level: 1 Salary: £4,320 per annum. 

The position
The purpose of the post is to provide library and reference services working within a team that provides library services to the customers of London Business School during the hours of Monday to Friday 5pm - 9pm, Saturday 11.00am - 7pm and Sunday 9.00am - 7pm. The successful post holder will work 10 hours per week and will be required to work a minimum of one evening and one weekend shift per week as well as bank holidays on a rota basis. Specific responsibilities will include: 

Take joint responsibility for running the library in the absence of full-time day staff.Issue, renew and discharge books as requested by library usersProvide support for students, executive clients and Alumni via the Taunton Place Student Centre Welcome deskProvide help with reference enquiries, including helping library users to use the electronic resources offered by the libraryDay to day checking of stock management reports and shelving of library books.Closing the library on evening shifts and opening and closing of the library on Saturday and Sunday shifts.Carry out other administrative duties as required e.g. loose-leaf filing, book repairs and processing of new stock.

The School
It is the vision of London Business School to have a profound impact on the way the world does business.

The department
The Library exists to provide information services to support the teaching, learning and research activities of its stakeholders, comprising students, faculty members, staff, alumni, Executive Education participants, Corporate Partners, and other members of the School's global community in both on- and off-campus locations.

The individual
The successful candidate will be educated to A Level or equivalent and possess previous experience or an interest in library work. The post-holder will have first class customer service skills, excellent communication skills, able to prioritise workload and have the ability to maintain service standards under pressure, in addition to team working exposure and knowledge or experience of MS Office applications and databases.  

Benefits
London Business School is committed to nurturing talent and offers its staff a wide range of professional development opportunities. Our staff members enjoy generous holiday entitlement, a season ticket loan for transportation, excellent recreational facilities, and a generous pension scheme. For a full list of benefits, please visit our website for full details.

To apply
Please review the full job description and apply on line on our website by registering at https://www.london.edu/theschool/workingforus/jobopportunities/jobopportunities.do and submitting your CV, and a covering letter addressing the essential job requirements along with details of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually. Therefore successful applicants only will be contacted within four weeks of the closing date.

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