Vacancies in the Department
Bioinformatician
Vacancy Reference No: PD00228. Salary: £27,578-£35,938 pa
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. This position is available on a full or part time basis.
Professor Baulcombe's laboratory is at the forefront of research into small RNAs and their role in regulation, development and evolution. His group is generating a wealth of data using high throughput sequencing, as well as using genetic and cell biology approaches. There is a particular interest in developing methods for the analysis of large databases of siRNAs and miRNAs in Arabidopsis, Chlamydomonas, tomato and other plants, and for modelling the behaviour of small RNA systems and their effect on gene silencing at the RNA and DNA level. Within the laboratory there is a computational biology group that works closely with experimentalists in the lab. We are looking for talented individuals with quantitative and computational skills to join the group. Skills in one or more of the following would be an advantage: statistics, computational biology, bioinformatics, programming (R, Perl), databases (mySQL, Postgres). A real interest in biology is essential. You should have a higher degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with strong quantitative and/or programming skills and a good knowledge of biology
Download the further particulars or contact Dr Krys Kelly (email: kak28@cam.ac.uk; tel: 01223 748969) for more information.
This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
To apply, please send a covering letter, CV, a CHRIS/6 (parts I and III only) - and the names and contact details (including email addresses) of 3 referees to Ombretta Orsini, Head of Department's Secretary, Department of Plant Sciences, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EA or email: oo203@cam.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 31 May 2012. Please quote the job reference in all correspondence.
Undergraduate Teaching Administrator
Vacancy Reference No: PD00211. Salary: £20,559-£23,811 pa
We are seeking a capable and enthusiastic person to join us in this varied role, assisting the Plant Sciences Teaching Co-ordinator with daily organisation and co-ordination of the Department's undergraduate teaching activities. Main responsibilities include acting as Secretary to the Department's Teaching Committee and Management and Consultative Committees for undergraduate courses, and helping to organise two field courses per year (one in the UK and one in Portugal). Creative abilities would be useful in arranging student recruitment sessions and producing publicity material. You will also line manage the Department's receptionist.
Able to work both independently and in liaison with academic staff, practical organisers, technicians and undergraduates in Plant Sciences and other Departments, you will be well-organised and approachable. You should possess a good standard of written English and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. Good IT skills are essential, including word-processing, email, Internet searches, and familiarity with spreadsheets and databases. You will have experience of preparing agendas and taking minutes. CamTools experience would be advantageous.
You should have relevant work experience in an office environment. Experience in an academic or educational setting is desirable. Further particulars are available.
This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Completed applications consisting of a covering letter, CV and a CHRIS/5 (parts 1 and 3 only) should be emailed to jobs@plantsci.cam.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 22 May 2012. Please quote the job reference in all correspondence.
Research Group Leader, Sainsbury Laboratory, Cambridge University
The Gatsby Charitable Foundation invites applications for Research Group Leader positions to be held at the Sainsbury Laboratory at the University of Cambridge.
The positions are open to applicants of any nationality. The Gatsby Charitable Foundation intends that the positions will be awarded across a broad range of seniority, but applicants would typically have postdoctoral experience in a field related to the overall scientific focus of the Laboratory in plant development and in computational modelling of development. Applicants should be able to provide strong evidence of their potential to become independent scientific group leaders. Applicants who currently hold a permanent post in a University or other Research Organisation are welcome to apply.
Funding will initially be provided for five years, with a possible extension for a further five year term, with no overall limit on number of extensions. The laboratory has excellent core facilities, including growth room, glasshouse and computing facilities, Group Leaders will be provided with an annual research grant exceeding £250,000 per annum in addition to their salary. Once in post, group leaders will be eligible to apply for research grant funding from other sources.
Applications should be submitted electronically as pdf files and include a full CV, a research proposal for the initial five year period as group leader, and the names of at least three referees. Further guidance and details about the laboratory can be obtained by e-mailing enquiries@slcu.cam.ac.uk. Completed applications should be sent by e-mail to enquiries@slcu.cam.ac.uk.
Applications can be submitted at any time. Applications will be peer reviewed by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation at least three times annually.