Research Support Technician Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine Faculty of Medicine and Health The St James’s Biomedical Service is a new, state-of-the-art research facility. Designed to enable new scientific programmes within the Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine (LIMM) and across the University, it’s set to further enhance our reputation for research. You will provide vital support to our team by cleaning, sterilising and maintaining animal cages and equipment. This calls for a commitment to animal welfare and research, as well as an understanding of Health & Safety issues. We’ll also be looking for enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. We need someone who’ll work under pressure and as part of our team, applying sound IT skills where necessary. Please note that this role involves some lifting. An Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau is required, as is a full criminal and personal background check to BS 7858 standards. This post is available immediately at salary range University Grade 2 (£13,085 - £14,477 p.a.) depending on qualifications and relevant experience Informal enquiries to sbsadmin@leeds.ac.uk

Technician

HI - KNAW

There is a vacancy at the Hubrecht Institute for a Technician fulltime. (Utrecht), 38 hours per week Job description Function title: Technician The research group of Edwin Cuppen has extensive experience in automated high-throughput (re-)sequencing using capillary technologies. Over a year ago, his lab was the first in Europe to implement a next-generation sequencer from Applied Biosystems and they have now build up ex-tensive experience in a wide range of experimental approaches and bioinformatic procedures on this platform. In addition, his group manages, in collaboration with research groups at the University Medical Center Utrecht, the Utrecht Next-Generation Sequencing platform, which operates an AB/SOLiD and a Roche/454 next-generation se-quencer. The technician will join the team that operates these machines and will also assist in experimental procedures for preparing samples for sequencing, in particular small RNA samples. Requirements Required education/skills:We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated scientist. Candidates should have knowledge of and experience with molecular biological techniques, preferably DNA sequencing and next-generation sequencing technology. Job type: Auliliary staff Workfield(s): - Technical/Laboratory Organization HI - KNAW The Hubrecht Institute is a research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. Presently there are 17 research groups with a total of about 200 employees. In addition to a highly interactive and international scientific environment, excellent research facilities are available for imaging and functional genomics. Moreover, several model organisms are present, including C. elegans, zebrafish and mice. The institute is situated in Utrecht at the university centre “De Uithof”. The Hubrecht Institute is affiliated with the University Medical Center Utrecht and has close connections with Utrecht University, e.g. in the Graduate School Cancer Genomics and Development Biology. Conditions of employment Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 3000 - 3500 Salary: scale 08. Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 3028 Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: This position involves a temporary appointment for 1 year. Maximum hours per week: 38 Additional conditions of employment: According to “CAO-Nederlandse universiteiten” (CAO-NU), scale 7 or 8, depending on relevant work experience the maximum gross monthly salary coming with a full-time appointment will amount to €3.028,-, excluding 8% holiday allowance and a 8,3 % year-end bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits. This position involves a temporary appointment for 1 year with the possibility of a 2-3 year extension. Additional Information Additional information can be obtained through the following link:

• About the organization (http://www.hubrecht.com)

Application You can apply for this job before 06-02-2009 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to: Hubrecht Institute Prof. Dr.E. Cuppen Uppsalalaan 8 3584 CT Utrecht The Netherlands E-mail: personeelszaken@niob.knaw.nl When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT3027.

Research Technician

Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine

£26,580 - £30,360 per annum

The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology carries out research into the basic science and mechanisms of inflammatory diseases. We are currently seeking to recruit a Research Technician to join Professor Fionula Brennan’s group in the Department of Cellular Immunology and Cytokine Biology. The Cytokine Biology Group focuses on the study of cytokine expression and regulation in rheumatoid arthritis, with emphasis on regulatory and effector T-cell functions, and on therapeutic target identification to develop new treatments for chronic inflammation in RA and related diseases. This post includes both laboratory and technical support roles. The principal role will involve work on all aspects of lentivirus technology including, vector construction, virus production, virus titre and replication competency testing. This is an exciting new technology employed by our laboratory to the study of gene function in primary human immune cells and with wide-ranging potential applications in other research arenas such as cancer and gene therapy.

The position will also involve responsibility for the category II virus facilities, day to day operational management of the laboratory and provision of support for other members of staff and students.

You should hold a BSc/MSc qualification and have experience in a similar laboratory environment. You should have a methodical approach, good attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

The post is full-time and will be funded for 23 months in the first instance and is based at the Charing Cross Campus.

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Fionula Brennan (f.brennan@imperial.ac.uk).

Project Managers £37,945 - £43,120 Cheltenham High complexity projects, an exceptional development framework, work of national importance and an ever changing culture…this is project management on a different scale. As part of the UK’s security service working alongside MI5 and MI6, GCHQ has a dual role: to collect electronic and digital signals which we convert to vital intelligence, and to protect the UK’s IT infrastructure from external threat. As the world changes, so does our technology, our business and our customers’ requirements, and we operate in a culture of continual development. This alone provides a unique setting for the team briefed with delivering high complex projects across the organisation. Add arguably Europe’s largest and most powerful IT estate, a reputation for professionalising project management, and a development framework widely acknowledged as ‘best in class’, and you’ll begin to appreciate the scope of work on offer. While the skills you’ll develop will be widely recognised outside GCHQ, the nature of the work is quite distinct. Our world just doesn’t share the usual rhythms and routines of business, and it’s highly unlikely you’ll ever see the same project twice. What you will see though is the bigger picture, because we believe that all project managers – from beginners to practitioners - are those with broad exposure to different roles. And equally, to a broad development framework. Ours comprises formal, informal and e-learning, structured development and even coaching and mentoring. Membership of the APM is encouraged and funded. Leading teams comprising both technical and business specialists, you’ll find yourself co-ordinating projects to deliver change within the organisation, and at our customer interface. Gaining plenty of experience across a full range of activities - from tender and procurement through to governance arrangements and stakeholder management - you’ll be able to manage external project dependencies and maintain a robust business case throughout. The demands of these roles call for creative problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with your team, with colleagues and with customers. As well as large scale project management experience and knowledge of PRINCE2 or equivalent structured method, our Project Managers need to be able to take ownership not just for the project and themselves, but for others in the team. We have numerous projects and various roles in Cheltenham, both across GCHQ and our partner organisation CESG – the UK’s authority for Information Assurance. Your exact project involvement will depend on your experience and skills set. Applicants must be British citizens. For more information and to apply, please visit our website www.gchq-careers.co.uk

Chairs in Accounting and in Finance School of Economics, Finance and Management (Ref. 14511) The Department of Accounting and Finance, part of the School of Economics, Finance and Management, is seeking to appoint professors of accounting and of finance. The overriding criteria for appointment to the chairs will be the candidates' ability to provide academic leadership in both research and teaching. The University is a leading research-intensive institution and is determined to attract individuals of the highest calibre to these positions. We are prepared to offer a competitive salary. Applications are sought from candidates with research interests in mainstream areas of accounting (particularly management accounting) or finance. Grade: Level e in Pathway 1 Salary: Professorial grade salary Contact for informal enquiries: Dr S R Lyne stephen.lyne@bristol.ac.uk Tel. (0117) 928 8408 Prof D E Acker daniella.acker@bristol.ac.uk Tel. (0117) 928 8438 Timescale of appointment: Contract: Permanent Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on 10 February 2009