we're supporting our clients as they adapt to a new world in the wake of covid-19. we're now recruiting for roles which will help our clients to deliver vital services and to resume business wherever possible. ecologistlocation: east grinstead / south east capita real estate and infrastructure has a vacancy for an ecologist to join our team in east grinstead. we will also consider all locations across the south east. we are ideally looking for a ecologist with 3 years plus with experience in performing a range ecological surveys to identify ecological constraints and advise clients including phase 1 habitat surveys for preliminary ecological appraisals, ecological impact assessments and species surveys. on site ecological clerk of works duties may also be required. what you'll be doing: carry out extended phase 1 habitat surveys and assess habitats for their suitability to support protected or otherwise notable species. carry out a range of species surveys such as great crested newts, bats, reptiles, badger, birds. data collation and analysis. report writing, particularly in relation to pea, ecia and species survey reports. what we're looking for: good report writing skills desirable: compilation and/ or holder of licence applications for bats, badgers, great crested newts. demonstrable good communication skills particularly in relation to dealing with clients professionally, providing advice to clients finding solutions to ecological constraints and mitigation plans. full or associate member of cieem. about capita property & infrastructure at capita real estate and infrastructure we are creating tomorrow's prosperous and connected places. across the uk, our clients rely on our trusted team of experts delivering ingenious and effective solutions for their projects. from engineering and architectural innovation to environmental sustainability and technologically enabled project delivery, we are renowned for our breadth of expertise and collaborative approach. we're a unique team specialising in infrastructure and buildings; the physical networks which keep the country moving and the places where people and communities can prosper. dynamic partners with public and private sector organisations, we find solutions that deliver added value through our specialist project management, engineering and design, health and safety, environmental and digital expertise. we have a network of offices in the uk, offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services. the breadth and depth of our experience ensures that we are able to add value to any project, regardless of its size, complexity or sector. what's in it for you? a competitive basic salary 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology access to our employee network groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform you'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in capita. you'll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. our purpose is to create a better outcome for you. reijobs what we hope you'll do next: choose 'apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. we are looking to hold interviews for this position in early january. we're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. we recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. all interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. all capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from capita's offices. social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of covid-19. the welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we're doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

job purpose to make a leading contribution to a project helicity-dependent quantum phases working with dr. jörg götte (pi) and dr. robert bennett (co-i). the successful candidate will contribute to the composition of research publications and presentations and will assist with managing the project. main duties and responsibilities 1. take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/school/college research strategy. 2. document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate. 3. establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of the university of glasgow/ school/ research group, including establishing and sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem. 4. survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy. 5. presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile. 6. take a leading role in the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research. 7. take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/school/college/university and wider community (e.g. academic and industrial partners). 8. take a leading role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and school research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the school/college. 9. take the lead in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development. 10. perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and school, including budgets/expenditure. 11. make a leading contribution to teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the head of school and in consultation with principal investigator. 12. keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline. 13. engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory. 14. undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the head of school/director of research institute. 15. contribute to the enhancement of the university¿s international profile in line with the university¿s strategic plan, inspiring people changing the world. knowledge / qualifications a1 normally scottish credit and qualification framework level 12 (phd) or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s) a2 knowledge of current research within the field of atomic molecular and optical physics and related areas. a3 proficiency with common programming languages (e.g. python) and symbolic computation tools (e.g. mathematica). skills essential: essential c1 proven ability to carry out independent research in atomic, molecular and optical physics. c2 communication and presentation skills, both oral and written. c3 interpersonal skills.. c4 time/project management skills as appropriate. c5 self-motivation and ability to work as part of a team. c6 ability to work in collaboration with colleagues, for example in writing joint papers. c7 ability to assist in the running of the research project and the group. experience essential: e1 record of relevant research experience. e2 experience of scientific writing. e3 experience of publishing and presenting research results in international journals and at conferences. e4 a degree of independence as evidenced by instances in which you have influenced the direction of a research project. desirable: f1 experience working with bose-hubbard (or similar) hamiltonians. f2 experience in quantum phase transitions f3 experience of large-scale computing job features the aspects described below will be performed in conjunction with and under the guidance of the principal/co investigator. dimensions to carry out a range of research activities and functions within academic environments of the highest national or international quality publish as appropriate to subject specialism within agreed timescales informal supervision and support of less experienced members of the project team e.g. postgraduate and project students undertake teaching or other duties in accordance with school policy engage in personal, professional and career development to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory planning and organising management of time and prioritisation of research, teaching and administrative duties planning, organisation and implementation of research project on a weekly/monthly basis plan research directions that are within the available budget react to varying project needs and deadlines decision making undertake decision making on all aspects of research project/activities prioritise own, and where appropriate delegate to junior team members¿, workload decide on research directions and goals within remit of original project proposal adjust research approaches to meet project outcomes identify best journals for publication and meetings/conferences to attend purchase of equipment and materials internal/external relationships university colleagues: to exchange information to ensure efficient working and to facilitate cross disciplinary working external bodies/collaborators: proactively maintain co-operation and links at all levels to enhance profile and reputation dissemination: preparation and presentation of reports/results and participation in meetings and conference calls problem solving research including technical and theoretical aspects/problem solving and development of novel ideas be aware of project and budgetary issues, equipment lead times assistance of undergraduate/postgraduate students and junior team members with problems relating to research project other representation of the university/college/school through presentation at national and international events attendance at training events to learn and implement new research technologies prepared to travel to meetings in the uk/europe and elsewhere as required by the university terms and conditions salary will be on the university's research and teaching grade, level 7, £35,845 - £40,322 per annum. this post is full time at 35 hours per week with funding up to 2 years in the first instance. new entrants to the university will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months. the successful applicant will be eligible to join the universities' superannuation scheme. further information regarding the scheme is available from the superannuation officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of superannuation benefits. all research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the university's relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the university court's policies. it is the university of glasgow's mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment. we strongly endorse the principles of athena swan, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equality. the university of glasgow, charity number sc004401.

a vacancy has risen for a band 5, clinical physiologist (neurophysiology) to join our neurophysiological team within physiological measurements. we are seeking an applicant who is currently looking for a positive step in their career, who is highly motivated, willing to further develop their skills and want to join our dynamic and caring team. this post is suitable for someone who is recently qualified and or got only limited experience would like to gain more experience in adult and paediatric eegs. the post holder must be able to work in a busy department undertaking various neurophysiological diagnostic studies. we provide a range of highly specialised diagnostic neurophysiological studies include eeg including video ambulatory eegs, nerve conduction studies and all modalities of evoked potentials across the trust within the department and portables on the wards, for adults and children of all ages as out-patients as well as an active in-patient service which includes intensive care units and consultant lead emg services. all neurophysiologists, scientists are expected to register with rccp and supported to maintain their cpd and role expansion will be actively encouraged.

vacancy description this is an additional role and an exciting opportunity to come and work for the royal borough of windsor & maidenhead in a challenging and busy commercial services team. the team undertake food hygiene inspections and investigate health and safety referrals, animal licensing, private water supplies and infectious diseases. we are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to provide advice and assistance to members of the public, stakeholders and local businesses, investigating customer’s requests, queries and complaints. you will provide technical guidance, support and expertise to the team. the role will be varied, covering an interesting workload and all aspects of food hygiene, health and safety, public health investigations including infectious diseases and animal licensing. you will be encouraged and supported to take enforcement activity to achieve compliance with the legislation. if you are able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, be able to organise and prioritise your own workload, have good it skills, work well as part of a team and are keen to make a difference, we would like to hear from you. in return we provide a real commitment to personal development and growth. you will possess a degree (or an equivalent qualification), in an environmental health or food safety discipline. to discuss this role further, please contact lisa pigeon, environmental health manager on 07970 446523 or email lisa.pigeon@rbwm.gov.uk closing date: 24 january 2021 interviews: w/c 25 january 2021 (via video conferencing on microsoft teams)

would you like to work on cutting edge research that is making a real difference in the prevention and early diagnosis of cancer? an opportunity has arisen for a junior epidemiologist to support the research activities of professor amanda cross and the cancer screening and prevention research group (csprg, www.csprg.org.uk) based at the st mary’s campus of imperial college london, located in paddington. duties and responsibilities you will work within an internationally renowned multidisciplinary group undertaking research into the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer, the second biggest cancer killer in the developed world. joining a friendly, highly motivated team, you will be involved in several clinical research projects funded by the uk government and charities, including cancer research uk. under the supervision of prof. cross, and working closely with other members of the team, you will be involved in designing and analysing clinical and epidemiological studies, and you will assist with the preparation of these studies for publication. you will be expected to become familiar with all research currently being undertaken by the csprg, and you will take a broader interest in the field of colorectal cancer as a whole. essential requirements we are seeking a motivated professional with a background in epidemiology. you will be educated to bsc degree level or equivalent, in a science or health related subject and hold a relevant master’s degree. in addition, you should have previous experience in epidemiology, proven research skills and experience in the analysis and reporting of research datasets. further information this post is full time and fixed term until 31st december 2021 in the first instance. should you have any queries, please contact: mariano kalfors on m.kalfors@imperial.ac.uk and/or elizabeth coles on e.coles@imperial.ac.uk for technical issues when applying online please email recruitment@imperial.ac.uk the college is a proud signatory to the san-francisco declaration on research assessment (dora), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. for more information, see https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-evaluation/ the college believes that the use of animals in research is vital to improve human and animal health and welfare. animals may only be used in research programmes where their use is shown to be necessary for developing new treatments and making medical advances. imperial is committed to ensuring that, in cases where this research is deemed essential, all animals in the college’s care are treated with full respect, and that all staff involved with this work show due consideration at every level. http://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-integrity/animal-research/ documents research assistant, junior epidemiologist - jd.pdf

the rolea unique research opportunity is available at the quantum engineering technology labs (qet labs) at the university of bristol. this role will conduct r&d in integrated quantum photonics as part of the european research council funded project “photonics for engineered quantum enhanced measurement”.qet labs is a cluster of quantum-related activities that spans research, training and enterprise. a major thrust of qet labs across these activities is to deliver quantum technologies out of the lab and into the real world through application of engineering principles.what will you be doing?you will be a key part of the metrology and sensing team within qet labs at bristol, developing integrated quantum photonics for novel sensing and detection technologies while working with university researchers, fabrication collaborators, foundry suppliers and industrial partners. this innovative role will involve silicon photonic chip design and characterisation, low noise detector development, nonlinear quantum photonics and integration of electronics and photonics. the project seeks development of squeezed light generation, manipulation and detection on silicon photonic platforms.you should apply ifyou have postgraduate (or equivalent) laboratory experience in one of experimental physics, optics, photonics, electronics, industry product development or a related discipline. an excellent first degree in electrical/ electronic engineering, physics, or other relevant discipline with relevant work/research experience. a phd (or equivalent doctoral qualification) in electrical/ electronic engineering, physics, or other relevant discipline (or equivalent relevant research experience). have significant experience of the design and implementation of complex optical systems and possess sufficient expertise in optical engineering to be able to adapt and optimise existing designs and methods for specific project tasks. previous experience of working in teams specialising in technology development.the successful applicant will work closely with prof. jonathan matthews and their team as well as engaging and collaborating with other members across the quantum engineering technology labs and the quantum information institute, whose collective experience spans experiment and theory of quantum optics, photonics, foundations of quantum physics, quantum information theory and quantum technologies.this position is presented as full-time. flexible working options are considered. qet labs is committed to helping researchers become independent academics and have extensive experience in aiding pdras with fellowship applicationswe welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the lgbt+ and bame communities, to join us. « return to the search results

fixed term for 3 years.are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? do you have an established background in structural biology? do you want to further your career in one of the uks leading research intensive universities?we are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral scientist to join the group of dr jennifer tomlinson to work on understanding the allosteric mechanism of resistance to the antibiotic fusidic acid. this is a bbsrc funded position within the astbury centre for structural molecular biology and faculty of biological sciences at the university of leeds. you will join a multidisciplinary team working to understand mechanisms of antibiotic resistance.antimicrobial resistance is a growing public health threat. we seek to understand mechanisms of antibiotic resistance at the molecular level. fusidic acid is one of the few remaining orally administered antibiotics that is active against mrsa but resistance is increasing due to rising prevalence of the resistance protein fusb. fusb binding to the drug target (ef-g) relieves fusidic acid induced stalling of protein synthesis via an allosterically induced effect on the dynamics of ef-g. we now seek to further characterise this mechanism of resistance to identify key regions controlling the effect that could indicate potential targets for inhibitor development.your role will be to use a combination of nmr spectroscopy, itc, hd-exchange mass spectrometry and biochemical techniques to determine the effects of mutations throughout ef-g on fusb induced resistance to identify key regions controlling the resistance mechanism. you must have a phd (or close to completion) in structural biology or a closely allied discipline, with experience in nmr spectroscopy and protein expression and purificationthe university of leeds and the faculty of biological sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. the university is a charter member of athena swan (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the faculty of biological sciences was awarded a silver award in 2020. we are proud to be an inclusive faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. our athena swan webpage provides more information. to explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: dr. jennifer tomlinson, royal society research fellowtel: +44 (0)113 343 0991email: j.h.tomlinson@leeds.ac.uk « return to the search results

under a new initiative of developing planetary sciences as a separate branch of teaching and research within the school of geosciences, the university aims at recruiting two postdoctoral fellows for the new research group. the position will be funded during a period of 2 years thorough a generous gift of the norma young revocable trust. the selected candidates will hold a “dr allan young and mrs norma young postdoctoral fellowship on robotic instruments for astrobiology research”.the successful candidates should support our growing activities in the development of hardware and software development for earth and planetary research and exploration, laboratory and field-campaigns, space operations and protocols for different space agencies. they also will participate in the calibration, operation and validation of the measurements from the instrument habit/exomars 2022.this position provides ample opportunity for interaction with international partners from prestigious academic institutions, space agencies, industrial partners from the environmental and aerospace sector, and participation in academic conferences.we are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, eager to venture into new disciplines, able to accomplish goals within expected timelines, adaptive to teamwork, and who wants to contribute to exciting research on earth, mars, and other planetary topics.suitable background is a phd in atmospheric sciences or similar disciplines with a multidisciplinary publication record, and an engineering bachelor’s in aerospace, aeronautics, manufacturing or similar disciplines. a master in space science and technology or related is also desirable. the candidates should have a proven expertise in the development of space instrumentation and practical knowledge in the laboratory of the trl ladder for space qualification instruments. in particular in the calibration and validation activities of space flight and/or engineering models.the candidates should also have some experience in developing teaching and outreach activities on his/her areas of expertise; and should be good team players with good english language skills (displayed through his/her publication records).salary will be at the rate of £33,797 per annum on grade 6 of the university salary scale.any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and a 12 month probation period.for further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit http://www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here/should you require a visa to undertake employment in the uk you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a certificate of sponsorship under the requirements of the skilled worker visa. at the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in english. for research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the global talent visa. please do not hesitate to contact heather clark, hr adviser (e-mail: h.m.clark@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.applications should include a curriculum vitae and personal statement of no more than two sides of a4, outlining your reasons for making an application.online application forms are available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobsthe closing date for receipt of applications is 5 february 2021should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact:professor javier martin-torresjavier.martin-torres@abdn.ac.ukplease do not send application forms or cvs to professor martin-torres.please quote reference number geo399r on all correspondencethe university pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff. « return to the search results

the rolea postdoctoral position is available to explore the processes that shape the 3d structure of the world’s forests, under the guidance of dr tommaso jucker in the school of biological sciences at the university of bristol. this is a 3-year full time position with a proposed start date of 1st march 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter.what will you be doing?the pdra will join an international team of forest ecologists and remote sensing specialist funded through a leverhulme grant awarded to dr tommaso jucker. the overarching aim of the project is to leverage recent advances in theoretical ecology, remote sensing and computer modelling to shed new light on the processes that shape the 3d structure and function of the world’s forests. using a newly compiled global database of airborne laser scanning (als, or lidar) surveys, the pdra will explore how and why gap size frequency distributions (gsfd) vary across the world’s forests. by combining this unique dataset with individual-based forest simulators and field data from a global network of forest plots, the pdra will then attempt to reconcile and integrate gsfd into existing theories of forest structure and dynamics. the pdra will work closely with collaborators and data contributors from all over the world. in particular, the project will involve close collaboration with prof david coomes at the university of cambridge and prof laura duncanson at the university of maryland.you should apply ifthe successful candidate will have a phd in forest ecology, remote sensing or other relevant subject, with a strong computational background and previous experience working with lidar data. they will be highly motivated, collaborative and an excellent communicator, as well as having a demonstrable desire to learn new skills. training and guidance will be provided in database management, lidar data processing and analysis, as well as statistical and process-based modelling. additionally, there is scope for the successful candidate to help shape the focus and direction of the research based on their expertise and interests. for informal enquiries please contact dr tommaso jucker via email: t.jucker@bristol.ac.uk.additional informationcontract type: open-endedwork pattern: full-timegrade: isalary: £33,797 - £38,017 per annumschool/unit: school of biological sciencesthis advert will close at 23:59 gmt on thursday 4th february 2021.we welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the lgbt+ and bame communities, to join us. « return to the search results

are you a highly motivated, go-getter with an ability to oversee multiple projects, people, and can plan ahead? do you have a passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology? are you an exceptional communicator, highly organised, efficient and with a high work-rate? this position is for a key member of our field archaeology division to help take the company forward and requires you to be excellent at your job and an effective leader and motivator. the post is nominally based at bakewell but could be home working based elsewhere in england with occasional office and site visits required. as a project manager, you will have responsibility for delivering a wide range of projects and will be accountable to the head of field archaeology. you will be responsible for completing work on commercial and research-based archaeological projects on time and to budget and for getting invoices issued promptly. we are a high performing company with a professional yet friendly culture with many outstanding performers. we maintain a high commitment to staff development and training and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be. key responsibilities: production of wsis and ramshealth, and safety responsibilitiesmaintaining accurate project recordsproducing accurate and on-time project reportingcontributing to the staff plannerinvoice preparationoverseeing fieldwork, post-excavation, reports, archives etc, as requiredundertaking project and personnel supervisionoversee contractual agreements, including with sub-contractors.administrative duties and to undertake other duties that may arise as required. keywords: archaeology | archaeologist | project manager | management | leader | cscs | graduate essential skills you need to be highly disciplined, a good 'people person' as well as a competent archaeologist/allied professional. although we are recruiting for those with an experienced archaeological background that will include a strong track record in report writing, we also warmly invite applications from those with a broader construction background experienced with nec3 contracts/qs work to help deliver our projects, and especially applicants who can start relatively quickly. you will ideally have experience of running a wide range of projects, motivating and leading teams, planning staff allocations to jobs, co-ordinating post-excavation work, negotiating with local authority archaeologists, producing risk assessments, quality assurance and report checking. good knowledge of british archaeology is important and ideally a track record in reports, editing and perhaps publication. good working knowledge of microsoft project and excel and cad and gis is an advantage. cscs card2.1 degree in a relevant subjectfull uk driving licence about company archaeological research services ltd is an experienced commercial practise providing a full range of archaeological and heritage services. by offering a complete service we keep costs down and gain efficiencies for our clients through the life cycle of a project so you can be sure of maximising the value of your investment. we operate throughout the uk from our network of offices and we welcome opportunities to work abroad. whether you are building infrastructure or houses, establishing a quarry, converting mills, or regenerating urban places, we offer a one-stop-shop for dealing with all archaeological and heritage matters. from preliminary advice and assessments to high-level consultancy, fieldwork, post-excavation analysis and dissemination, our approach is committed to providing successful outcomes by way of tailor-made solutions geared to the strategic needs of our clients. we are an efficient organisation committed to investment in our staff, equipment, and technology. this means you can be sure of being assisted by skilled, hard-working, and motivated staff who take pride in their work, create value and deliver jobs on time.