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University of York
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university of york
the role of access and digital engagement archivist at the university of york is a pivotal role within the borthwick institute for archives team. you will have particular responsibility for access (including distance services, web development and social media); you will have or develop a specialism in medieval records, and teach medieval palaeography and diplomatic to postgraduate level. you will work across the full range of the borthwick’s collections and activities. you will have a high degree of independence of action within the remit of the post, which is demanding and requires initiative, creative thought and imagination, as well as technical skill. you will initiate and manage projects externally and internally, with partners inside and outside the university. salary will be within the range £40,322- £49,553 a year on grade 7 of the university’s salary scales. role archivists at the borthwick are required to work across the full range of professional responsibilities, but each archivist has, or develops, a specialism in a particular area. this post has particular responsibilities for access, digital engagement, and for the medieval records in our care. it is a demanding and wide-ranging role, and we recognise that candidates will not be skilled in all the required areas from day one. you will be supported and helped to develop by a skilled team of archive assistants, conservators and archivists in the borthwick and by information professionals in the broader directorate including it specialists, librarians, buildings managers and communications staff. you will work with our broad range of user communities - student, academic and general public - helping them to become proficient information users and learners; facilitating lifelong learning, discovery and engagement. you will be a key member of the borthwick institute leadership team, providing strategic direction and delivery of our outreach and engagement activities in order to broaden, enthuse and engage our audiences. you will be expected to work closely with academic staff to devise, develop, support and manage research projects in departments and specialist interdisciplinary centres. currently the borthwick is working with history to develop access to the archbishops’ registers 1304-1405 and you will be closely involved in this work. we are also expanding our digital engagement offering with the introduction of podcasts; working in a commercial partnership to digitise and index our in-demand resources; and work is underway to expand our digital library provision to allow us greater ability to engage with our sizable (and growing) global audience. skills, experience & qualification needed access is the key to this role, whether that is access in person, through social media and other online tools, through conventional or digital publications, or through outreach projects involving lecturing and workshops in and beyond the university. access at the borthwick sits in the directorate’s customer service excellence framework, with the service user at the heart of our concerns. the borthwick has a large quantity of significant medieval records. it is important that the post-holder is able play a part in facilitating and enhancing access to medieval records. teaching medieval palaeography to postgraduate students is one key aspect of the role that the post holder must be, or become, competent to deliver in time for the next academic year. beyond this, the role will work to engage, enthuse and connect our 24/7 global community of researchers with the full span of our archives, rare books and unique and distinctive collections. interviews: tbc for further information and to apply online please visit our website. alternatively contact hr services on dcis-hr@york.ac.uk the university is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. a place where we can all be ourselves #equalityatyork
£27,000
Economics for the Environment Consultancy Ltd
1 day ago
london, uk
about eftececonomics for the environment consultancy ltd (www.eftec.co.uk) is the uk's leading consultancy specialising in environmental economics. we are an independent company of people who want to use economic analysis to make a positive difference in the way decisions are made. if you are interested in applying environmental economics to real world problems, this is an ideal opportunity for you.we specialise in analytical tools, rather than sectors or resources, and enjoy applying economics thinking to different contexts including: natural capital, biodiversity and ecosystem services; health risks and impacts; economic and environmental management of chemicals; water and wastewater; agriculture, forestry and transport sectors; and addressing cross cutting challenges like rural landuse; flood-risk management; and designing and maintaining green infrastructure. our clients include private, public and third sector organisations working in all aspects of the natural environment. see our website for a list of service areas and a selection of projects and clients.the rolewe are looking to recruit an economist to join our in-house team (central london office) as a consultant/senior consultant. successful candidates will have strong technical (numerical and analytical) and communication skills. you will manage projects with input and oversight from project directors and contribute to developing all aspects of the business. you will work in any and all six (or other future) service areas eftec offers. expertise or experience in any of the sectors and contexts mentioned above is of interest to us.essential skills include:• an undergraduate degree in economics and/or a postgraduate degree with a core component of economic analysis in a relevant field (such as environmental economics, health impact assessments, industrial economics);• at least 3-5 years relevant experience (minimum 5 years for senior consultants) of applying environmental economics for decision-making (in policy, consultancy or business);• the ability to write and communicate in english to a high standard; and• strong organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks and manage small teams.desirable skills include:• an ability to work in other eu languages;• relevant work experience in environmental and regulatory economics;• knowledge of environmental issues and policy in the uk and the eu;• consultancy / industrial / policy experience in any or all of the six service areas of eftec;• project management experience;• working knowledge of econometric analysis – and interpretation of results for non-technical audiences;• contribution to strategic decision-making within a consultancy/department; and• supporting the development of junior staff.how to applyinterested individuals should submit their cv, a writing sample and a cover letter - stating which role they are applying for and how they meet the essential and desirable skills no later than 15th february 2021. we will only be able to review applications for candidates meeting the essential criteria.starting salaries:consultant £27,000 to £33,000 depending on experiencesenior consultant £35,700 to £45,000 depending on experienceapplication deadline: 15/02/2021 « return to the search results
Oxford Brookes University
1 day ago
headington
£24,461 rising to £26,715 (pro rata for reduced fte) full time, fixed term - researcher this is a fixed term appointment for twelve months. this is a full time appointment, however a fractional appointment (for example 0.8fte) over a longer period could be considered. the oxford brookes psychology team within the faculty of health and life sciences, is looking for an enthusiastic postgraduate research assistant to work on the ukri esrc funded “rapidly formed covid-19 teams in the nhs” project in co-operation with robert gordon university aberdeen and king’s college london. in light of the unprecedented deployment of nhs personnel during the covid response, this project examines the impact of leadership, social support, cohesion, and preparedness on nhs teamwork and the wellbeing and retention intentions of individual staff. the successful candidate will join our team and will be involved in the day-to-day running of the research studies for this exciting project. this will involve recruiting and interviewing participants, helping design and implement surveys and preparing reports and presentations for the users of this research. we are looking for someone who will become a part of our small, friendly team who will be happy sharing team responsibilities, as well as bringing their unique knowledge and experience. your main responsibilities will be: work closely with the team on specific research duties relating to the rapidly formed covid-19 teams in the nhs. assisting the research team to advertise, approach and recruit participants for the project. assisting in the choice of data collection methodology. contributing to data input and data analysis including qualitative and quantitative methods. to work flexibly (including some shift work involving evenings and weekends) in order to collect data at times suitable for participants. assist in the preparation of reports and/or publications as appropriate and make presentations at a variety of meetings both in the university and externally. provide administrative support to the research group. we are looking for a passionate graduate who is keen to be involved in research, use lab based skills and interact with the public. training will be given as required. the minimum requirements for this post are: degree in psychology, a social science or a related subject relevant to rapidly formed covid-19 teams in the nhs. experience of social science data collection and analysis in qualitative and quantitative methods. good organisational and time management skills good knowledge of ms office and statistical packages such as spss, jamovi or r. able to work sensitively within institutions such as the nhs and other partners ability to work independently and to take initiative when required. good accuracy and attention to detail. as one of the largest employers in oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. you’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of oxford brookes university. to find out more about the benefits of working for oxford brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes. the university has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values. we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from bame candidates who are under-represented in our workforce. if you would like to become a part of our team, to work on this important topic of research for the nhs and crisis teams worldwide then please apply now. to email the post of postgraduate research assistant to a friend please copy and paste the link below: https://my.corehr.com/pls/oburecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=092637 closing date : 07-feb-2021 vacancy id : 092637 faculty or directorate : health and life sciences location : gipsy lane site, headington campus for more information : hrteam-recruitment@brookes.ac.uk posted on : 18-jan-2021
£35,000
Oxford Biomedica
3 days ago
oxford , oxf, ox4 2zy
**do you want to develop your career in exciting new medical technologies? we deliver life-changing gene therapies to patients, and so can you.**oxford biomedicas manufacturing, science and technology team is responsible for process and technology development activities from early concept through to product registration for market approval, to ensure that oxbs new and existing manufacturing processes can deliver the productivity, performance, quality and cost benefits required in line with regulatory guidance.we are currently recruiting for a talented process analyst to join the team. one of the main purposes of this role is the routine (and where required non-routine) analysis of data generated during manufacturing and testing of oxford biomedica (oxb) manufactured products across the product lifecycle. **your responsibilities in this role would be:** * collation and statistical analysis of manufacturing and analytical data to monitor process performance and capability of clinical and commercial product(s).* regularly monitoring of quantitative data using statistical software; including critical and key process parameter and quality attributes, in-process controls, yields and process step cycle times as appropriate to identify improvement areas.* present and report data at meetings including the manufacturing robustness review board (mrrb) meeting.* to use captured process data and statistical analysis of oxb-manufactured product process performance and capability to evaluate the state of control of manufacture, to re-evaluate the suitability of quality limits and to identify possible improvement areas to reduce process variability.* to collate all related events that could impact process performance including changes in material lot numbers or supplier, deviations, change controls, process excursions to identify and/or justify any trends or shifts in manufacturing and analytical data.* support root cause investigations into process excursions [out-of-specification (oos), out-of-expectation (ooe) and out-of-trend (oot)].* to prepare regular reports on process performance and capability for internal and strategic partner queries which the continuous process verification and annual product quality review (apqr) reporting. **to be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:** * life sciences degree, biotechnology, chemical engineering or related discipline preferred.* proven competency in the use of statistics and statistical software through direct experience or academic qualification.* previous biological/chemical manufacturing experience in a gmp regulated environment would be an advantage.* an interest in operational excellence and continuous process improvement is desirable. **do you want to feel inspired every day? were future-focused and our business is growing rapidly. we succeed together through passion, commitment and team work, and so can you.** **collaborate. contribute. change lives** **no agencies please.** « return to the search results
University of Nottingham
4 days ago
nottingham
a research associate/fellow position is available within the division of plant and crop sciences, school of biosciences, on a leverhulme-funded project to investigate how different gall wasp species induce their host plant (oak trees) to undergo cell division and differentiation to produce wasp species-specific gall structures. candidates must hold a phd (or be close to completion) in a discipline relevant to plant biology. past experience of using radioisotopes for nucleic acid labelling, experience with plant tissue culture and of working with rna are essential requirements for the role. this full time post will be based at sutton bonington campus and is available from 22 march 2021 and will offered on a fixed term contract until 21 march 2024. job share arrangements may be considered. informal enquiries may be addressed to rupert fray, tel: 0115 951 6371 or email rupert.fray@nottingham.ac.uk. please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. our university has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. we welcome applications from uk, europe and from across the globe. for more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, visit; https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/applyingfromoverseas/index2.aspx for all successful international applicants, including eu/eea applicants from january 2021, we offer an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses to the uk, including visas and the nhs surcharge. for more information follow this link https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/hr/guidesandsupport/workingintheuk/documents/support-with-immigration-expenses-policy-application-form.pdf
£36,070
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
4 days ago
sutton sm2 5pt
the royal marsden nhs foundation trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research and its partnership with the institute of cancer research has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in europe. applications are invited for a research assistant in the translational molecular and immunopathology laboratory, for a fixed term period from 1st april 2021 to 30th september 2022. the development of immunotherapies has revolutionised the way in which cancer is treated. to address the increasing demand for complex pathology and advanced imaging analysis needed in modern clinical practise, the royal marsden in conjunction the centre for molecular pathology, established the translational molecular and immunopathology group. led by consultant molecular pathologist katharina von loga and senior postdoctoral fellow tom lund, the group aims to support the ever-changing pathology requirements of clinical trials, advance clinical research at the royal marsden and with our national and international collaborators, and to advance innovative and pioneering academic research in this unique setting. the current role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplined group, containing both clinical and scientific staff whose combined remit is to offered advanced pathology solutions to clinical research. post holders will be required to prepare sections for a variety of pathology and molecular analysis, perform multiplex immunofluorescent immunohistochemistry with our automated slide staining platform, be responsible for clinical trial sample audit tracking and general lab management duties. this is an exciting opening in a newly established group at the forefront of clinical and academic research located in the world-renowned royal marsden hospital.
University of Derby
4 days ago
derby, derbyshire
challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the university of derby is an exceptional place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work.ours is an extraordinary educational environment and because we specialise in identifying and developing individual potential, you can be confident you'll receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress. our combined higher and further education offering is spread over campuses in derby, buxton, leek and chesterfield and we have some of the best university facilities in the uk, investing more than £200 million in facilities in the last 10 years. we achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and with more than 34,000 people choosing to study with us every year, we depend on the dedication of a team of 2,200 academic and professional services staff. financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees a family-friendly, rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress.about the rolethe role of the university research and knowledge exchange office (urkeo) is to support increased levels of innovation and research activity across the university.researcher development is key to the delivery of our innovation and research strategic priorities to ensure our staff and pgrs can effectively engage in activities that enable the university to deliver impactful research and knowledge exchange. the post holder will design and deliver a researcher development programme for our academic and professional service staff and contribute to pgr development support. you will have gained experience in research through achieving a relevant doctoral level qualification and you will be expected to publish in reputable outlets and present at appropriate conferences. this role is a key appointment within our busy research and knowledge exchange office.applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the uk are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect. « return to the search results
£28,331
Aberystwyth University
4 days ago
aberystwyth sy23 3fl
salary scale £28,331 - £33,797 per annum (pro rata) salary £28,331 - £33,797 per annum (pro rata) duration 3 months ft / pt part time weekly hours 0.2 fte posted date 17/12/2020 closing date 22/01/2021 ref no 3477 job description to ensure that we can draw up a contract up for you, please click '
£25,000
FutureGov
5 days ago
london
about the role: futuregov is a team of creative people who are passionate about building 21st-century public sector institutions that are catalysts for change in the internet and climate era. we support organisations with digital transformation, service design and community development, building on the best of places to organise for change and radically improve outcomes for communities in the 21st century. over the last three years, futuregov has gone through a lot of change, growing from a 35 person organisation to a team of 150+. we know that maintaining our culture as we continue to grow and build is central to helping us deliver on our mission and an increasing challenge in a remote or hybrid world. reporting to the financial controller, the finance assistant will work internally to support our day-to-day transactions, including expenses. this includes responsibilities spanning the processing of payments, maintaining cost reports and managing invoices. you’ll help maintain our company’s financial health and make sure we use our resources beneficially. we’re a living wage employer. we encourage applications from women, disabled, and black, asian and minority ethnic (bame) candidates and underrepresented groups. let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements during the interview. if you’d like to understand more about this or anything relating to inclusion at futuregov, please contact us. what’s the job? update financial spreadsheets with daily transactionsassist with reconciliation of some balance sheets accounts track and reconcile multiple bank statements, including foreign currency accountscreate cost analysis reports (fixed and variable costs)raising sales invoices and maintaining accounts receivable ledger posting supplier invoices and follow up with suppliers, clients and partners as neededuploading payments to bank accounts in line with supplier payment terms and our payment cyclesprovide administrative support during budget preparationparticipate in quarterly and annual audits where requiredprocess monthly staff expenses through systems assist in the posting of month end journal entriesany other appropriate duties that arise in the course of maintaining an accurate nominal ledger for reporting purposes. skills and experience (essential): good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping proceduresadvanced ms excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions, having knowledge of google suite products is also beneficialfamiliarity with accounting software (e.g. xero, receiptbank)organisational and time-management skillsattention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors skills and experience (desirable): work experience as a finance assistant or similar role part aat qualified why work at futuregov? the opportunity to achieve impact in the public sector through your workflexible working to help you function at your bestgenerous parental leave25 days annual leave allowance excluding bank holidayswe’re collaborative, and will readily give our time to help your development and invest in your trainingcycle to work scheme everyone has a voice, inclusivity and respect are crucial to our culturewe help you make time for the things that matter through generous holiday allowance, pension schemes and paid volunteer daysdrinks and snacks in our studio what are the next steps? apply today with your cv and cover letter. successful applicants will be shortlisted for an initial phone screen, if their application is progressed they will then complete a formal second stage competency based interview. if you require any adjustments at interview, such as extra time or breaks etc, please let a member of the recruitment team know once they have been in touch.
King's College London
5 days ago
london
job description the department of child & adolescent psychiatry is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated research assistant to work on an innovative nihr pgfar-funded programme: on-line parent training for the initial management of adhd referrals (optima). the aim of the optima programme is to offer easy-access training and support to parents of 5-11 year-old children recently referred to services for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) - related problems, who are awaiting full clinical assessment and diagnosis. this programme will utilise a specifically developed automated online screening portal to identify the eligible families and offer parent training in the form of a digital application. the latter will be evaluated in a randomised controlled trial across several nhs trusts in south london, nottingham and hampshire. the post-holder will provide day-to-day support for a variety of the optima programme research activities, which will involve recruiting families for the study, ensuring timely data collection, and preparing data for analyses. they will be responsible to the trial manager and will work alongside colleagues based across all the trial centres (london, nottingham and hampshire). this post is suitable for applicants who have an interest in adhd and related disorders or in digital mental health interventions. applicants should understand the challenges facing families of children with adhd and behavioural problems. they should also be able to demonstrate a mature attitude to work and the ability to work independently. the capacity to work efficiently to fulfil recruitment targets and to meet the project deadlines is essential. the successful candidate will need to be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends and work across the different trial centres if required. this is a part-time post (50%fte). in the first instance, it will be offered for 9 months, in line with nihr pgfar funding policies. however, following a successful programme review, there is the possibility that nihr funding will be continued for a further 38 months. key responsibilities work with the optima team to ensure the project progresses in line with the agreed timelines. support the clinical teams in using an innovative digital screening portal to facilitate recruitment into the trial. identify eligible participants and consent them into the trial remotely. assist participants in getting access to the digital intervention (a mobile phone app). administer remotely the study questionnaires (via phone, online). ensure data confidentiality, work within the requirements of the general data protection regulation (gdpr), the data protection act 2018 and other regulatory bodies. assist in writing up findings for funder reports and publications. the above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. skills, knowledge, and experience essential criteria postgraduate degree in psychology or a mental health-related field experience of working with parents/families and awareness and understanding of different family circumstances. understanding of the challenges facing families of children with adhd and behavioural problems. ability to work independently as well as within a larger team. excellent communication skills good organisational skills motivated, professional and enthusiastic ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality ability to use initiative, prioritise and organise workload proactive and accustomed to anticipating issues and needs before they arise willingness/ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends if required. desirable criteria experience of conducting qualitative research including qualitative data analysis. experience of working with families of children with neurodevelopmental and behavioural difficulties experience of implementing digital health innovations or apps experience of collecting data online or conducting telephone interviews. experience of collecting data in primary schools/from teachers. experience of working with ppie groups writing or co-writing academic papers for peer-reviewed journals