Legal Research Assistants

We are a specialist high profile law firm, best known for our pre-eminence in Fraud, Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Regulation and Commercial Litigation involving fraud.

We are seeking two enthusiastic, academically gifted legal researchers to assist partners and fee-earners in all aspects of Fraud and Regulatory and Civil Fraud Litigation work, including client and non-client related matters. The successful candidates will assist in writing conference papers and articles, so previous experience would be advantageous.     

You will have an outstanding academic background (very good degree, GDL, LPC or BVC), excellent research, drafting and IT skills and ability to work under pressure in this challenging and exciting role. Knowledge of one or more European languages would be an advantage.

We will consider part-time and flexible working arrangements and applicants with academic research skills are particularly welcome.

To apply, please e-mail your CV to: jbeckwith@petersandpeters.com

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader in Bio-Informatics/Phylogenetics

Queen Mary is one of London and the UK's leading research-focused universities. With over 16,000 students, it is amongst the largest of the colleges of the University of London. Queen Mary's 3,000 staff teach and research across a wide range of subjects in Science and Engineering, the Humanities, Social Sciences and Laws and Medicine and Dentistry.

Queen Mary has made a strategic commitment to the highest quality of world-class research across all its disciplines. As part of this strategy, we are now embarking on a 3 year programme of recruitment in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences.  The School is recognised for its strong record in research and its large and popular graduate and undergraduate programmes.

Applications are invited for either a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader in Bioinformatics/Phylogenetics* The successful applicant will have a proven ability to conduct world-class research, the ability to maintain an internationally competitive research group and secure the funding to support this. Applicants will also have the ability to teach in relevant areas.

We encourage applicants that complement and enhance the existing research strengths (http://www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/research/index.html) of the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences.  These include:

behavioural and evolutionary biology the interface with other disciplines in the Life Sciences at Queen Mary

Expertise and interests in the following areas would also be an advantage:

computational phylogenetics and/or comparative genomicsand a track record in evolutionary biology

*Applicants should indicate to which level they are applying.

The post is full time and permanent starting in September 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary will be in the range of £37,669 - £55,479 per annum and will be in accordance with the appointment level, subject to experience and qualifications. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, childcare vouchers scheme, final salary 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 may be made to the Head of the School, Professor Peter Heathcote, email address: p.heathcote@qmul.ac.uk (applications should not be sent directly to Professor Heathcote).

For further details about the vacancy and the application form please visit the Human Resources website on http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies. For further information about the School, please visit the School's website on: http://www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/

A completed application form, a CV with a publication list included, as well as research and teaching statements should be returned by the closing date, quoting the reference number 11092/CA to Mrs Sunita Devi-Paul, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS. Alternatively, applications can be sent electronically, to sbcs-vacanices@qmul.ac.uk. 

The closing date for applications is 6th May 2011 at 5.00pm BST. Interviews will be held on the 11thJuly 2011

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to those applicants who have not been short listed and invited for interview. However, we would like to thank all candidates for their applications and interest.

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Library Assistant (Bibliographic Services)

Maternity cover to 2nd March 2012
Appointment will be at LSE Salary Band 4, £23,154 to £26,045.

The library of the LSE (the British Library of Political and Economic Science) is one of the world's greatest social science collections, and serves a large and diverse community of students, academics and external researchers. We require a Library Assistant to work at the busy enquiry service, and to undertake acquisitions and bibliographic work in the Technical Services team.

At the enquiry points you will be helping users, and processing loans, returns, renewals and reservations. In Technical Services the duties include placing book orders; creating catalogue records for books and electronic material; cataloguing research papers in the LSE's research repository; processing incoming books, and liaising with book suppliers.

Previous experience in a busy library or customer service environment, and ability to work with office IT applications, are essential. Also essential is some experience of cataloguing and classifying resources in a library, archive or museum context.

Regular weekend and evening duties (to 8 pm), with time taken off in lieu are required.

To apply for this post, please go to www.lse.ac.uk/JobsatLSE and select "view the online recruitment system". 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 pm on 2nd May 2011 (UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

For information about LSE and its Library, please visit  www.lse.ac.uk  

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.

Research Associate in Ismaili Studies

Full time permanent position

Salary range: c. £34,000 per annum, depending on experience

The Institute of Ismaili Studies has the object of promoting scholarship and learning of Muslim cultures and societies, historical as well as contemporary, and a better understanding of their relationship with other societies and faiths.

Your main responsibilities will be to undertake research as part of current and future projects related to Ismaili studies with a view towards preparing specific works for publication. Other duties include translating classical texts, preparing critical editions, organising academic projects (multi-author publications and conferences), and possibly also teaching at the Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities of the IIS. You will also participate in all relevant meetings, workshops and conferences and in other related research at the IIS.

The position requires a PhD in Islamic Studies and preference will be given to candidates with specialisations in the following areas related to Ismaili history, theology, thought and other related topics and a strong publication record. An advanced knowledge and experience in working with classical Arabic and/or Persian texts is essential. The ideal candidate will also possess an excellent command of the English language and attention to detail. Start date negotiable.

Please apply online with CV plus covering letter at www.iis.ac.uk ('Job Vacancies' link) where you can also download the job description and person specification.

In addition, please submit the following information to Caroline Gomez in Human Resources at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, 210 Euston Road, London NW1 2DA or preferably by email to cgomez@iis.ac.uk

a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the post (if not already submitted)three referencesa writing sample (published or unpublished; minimum: 3,000 words)a research proposal for a subject related to Ismaili/Shi'i studiesyour doctoral thesis abstract and table of contents (including a brief abstract of each chapter).

Closing date:  31 May 2011

Laboratory Scientists

1 year contract
For the UK's first charity Cord Blood Centre
Based at the Anthony Nolan Cell Therapy Centre at Nottingham Trent University
£19,265 p.a. + benefits

Anthony Nolan operates the UK's largest stem cell register, matching volunteer  stem cell and cord blood donors with patients in need of life saving transplants. We are now seeking a new team member for our Cord Blood Centre.

We are now looking for 2 Laboratory Scientists on a fixed 1 year contract to join our team.  One position to cover Wednesday to Sunday; the other Thursday to Monday.   An initial training period will be required where the working hours will be Tuesday to Saturday.

You will be responsible for performing cord blood cell processing and testing for transplantation and other medical applications, using innovative production, testing and analysis techniques all within H&S guidelines.

You will have an Honours degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or similar discipline. With a knowledge of immunology, transplantation and cell biology, you must be familiar with current analytical and storage techniques and able to troubleshoot problems as they arise. You should have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and the energy, and enthusiasm to achieve high workloads and the ability to work weekends.

For further information please check on our website or alternatively contact our HR Department quoting reference WEB425.

Closing date: 15th April 2011

Tel: 030 303 0303
Fax: 020 7284 8202
Email: recruitment@anthonynolan.org

Anthony Nolan is an Equal Opportunities Employer

To concentrate our resources, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Office Manager

£24,725-£28,074 pa

Job Description
Line Manager: GuildHE Chief Executive

Job Purpose
To co-ordinate and manage general office and administrative support across the range of GuildHE activities, including for its sub-associations UKADIA and CREST.

Specific Responsibilities

To have day-to-day responsibilities for the full range of office management activities, including administrative support.To co-ordinate Members' Mailings, Council and Executive papers and other communications with GuildHE members.To maintain and update GuildHE information management systems including archiving, filling and other processes as appropriate. To be responsible for organisation and preparation of GuildHE events including the Annual Conference and CREST and UKADIA events as appropriate.To generate and maintain financial records on the SAGE system including banking, bank reconciliation, purchasing, invoicing and production of basic financial reports.To have day-to-day responsibility for office infrastructure and services - including liaison with Woburn House Facilities Manager, contract management of telecoms, IT and other arrangements.To monitor and co-ordinate staff availability - arranging team meetings, diarising holiday and leave time etc.To be responsible for 'front of house' activities at GuildHE (including incoming mail, telephone and electronic enquiries with assistance from all staff as appropriateTo manage GuildHE facilities and room bookings business, including liaison with clients, caterers, petty cash etc.To provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Policy Officers and Media and Web officer and also for CREST and UKADIA activity as appropriate.To liaise with external personnel including members, senior management teams and key stakeholders as appropriate.

General Duties

To work as part of a small and highly professional team at GuildHE.To act on behalf of GuildHE in accordance with its policies and procedures.To undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.

Person Specification
Essential Skills and Qualifications

Self-motivated and well-organised with a high level of personal and professional skillsAble to work to deadlines, to prioritise work and to anticipate major issues and problems.Willingness to work flexibly, when and where necessary.An excellent team player who enjoys being part of a small team and able to work to his/her initiative.Confident communicator and able to relate to a wide range of people including senior stakeholders in institutions, government and the media.Excellent ICT and administrative skills, including finance management and other knowledge systems.Previous relevant experience in an office management and/or administrative role.Interest in and understanding of, higher education and keen to work in a policy environmentA good level of general education (Degree or equivalent desirable if not essential)

Benefits

To be appointed on the HE salary spine on range Point 18 £21,021 to Point 23 £24,370 pa plus £3,704 London WeightingBased in a central London location35 hour week with fixed hours to be agreed25 days leave per year

For further details and an application pack, please contact the GuildHE office 020 7387 7711 or hazel.flynn@guildhe.ac.uk 

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19 April 2011
Interview date: Tuesday 3 May 2011 (applicants are asked to advise at point of application if they cannot make this date)

Professor of Behavioural Neuroscience

Queen Mary is one of London and the UK's leading research-focused universities. With over 16,000 students, it is amongst the largest of the colleges of the University of London. Queen Mary's 3,000 staff teach and research across a wide range of subjects in Science and Engineering, the Humanities, Social Sciences and Laws and Medicine and Dentistry.

Queen Mary has made a strategic commitment to the highest quality of world-class research across all its disciplines. As part of this strategy, we are now embarking on a 3 year programme of recruitment in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences.  The School is recognised for its strong record in research and its large and popular graduate and undergraduate programmes.

Applications are now invited for a Professor of Behavioural Neuroscience. The successful applicant will have an excellent international profile and a proven track record of world-leading research. They will be able to develop a multidisciplinary research platform within the School and to attract funding to support research.  Applicants will also have the ability to teach in relevant areas.  

We encourage applicants that complement and enhance the existing research strengths (http://www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/research/index.html) of the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences. Expertise and interests complementing our existing strengths in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage:

computational neurosciencesystems or molecular neuroscienceneuroethologybrain evolutionneural circuit dynamicsexperimental psychologycomparative cognition

The post is full time and permanent starting in September 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary will be by negotiation within the Professorial range. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, childcare vouchers scheme, final salary 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 may be made to the Head of the School, Professor Peter Heathcote via email (p.heathcote@qmul.ac.uk). Applications should not be sent directly to Professor Heathcote.

For further details about the vacancy and the application form please visit the Human Resources website on http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies. For further information about the School, please visit the School's website on http://www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk  

To submit your application please provide a completed application form, a CV with a publication list, and research and teaching statements, quoting the reference number 11091/CA to Mrs Sunita Devi-Paul, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS.  Alternatively, applications can be sent electronically, to sbcs-vacanices@qmul.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 6th May 2011 at 5.00pm BST.

Interviews will be held on 20th June 2011. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to those applicants who have not been short listed and invited for interview. However, we would like to thank all candidates for their applications and interest.

Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality