Communications and Marketing Officer, IfM Education and Consultancy Services

Approximately 6 Month maternity cover starting in August 2013

Salary: Up-to £30,000 p.a.

Closing Date: 7 June 2013

 

Applications are invited from experienced communications professionals to fill the role of Communications and Marketing Officer for IfM ECS starting in August 2013 for approximately six month’s maternity cover. For the right candidate, the role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills across a broad range of marketing communications, from the management of press activities to delivering effective direct marketing communications including web optimisation and social media channels. The role also presents the opportunity to support the dissemination of the research and education outputs generated by a leading academic institution. IfM ECS disseminates the research and education outputs of the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing (IfM). It is also responsible for ideaSpace which it manages on behalf of the University.

 

More details are available here.

 

 

Research Assistant in the Inkjet Research Centre *

Salary: £24,049-£27,047 pa, pro rata

Ref: NA28892 

Closing Date: 5 June 2013

 

A position exists, for a Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering, to work on the application of inkjet techniques to the fabrication of paper based diagnostic devices. This project is funded by the EC and involves collaboration with several UK and European partners.

 

The post holder will be located in West Cambridge Cambridgeshire, UK.

 

The key responsibilities and duties are:

  • To assist current research staff in conducting research into and development of diagnostic devices.
  • With support, design tests and experiments to address research objectives and find solutions.
  • Compile and analyse quantitative and qualitative data, prepare reports and present results to summarise main findings and conclusions.
  • With suitable training, set up and use standard and purpose built research equipment to fabricate test devices, sometimes in a bio-lab environment.
  • Once proficient, instruct others in the use of this equipment.
  • Liaise with project colleagues within Cambridge and external partners.
  • Travel to European partners may be necessary.

 

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

  • A first degree in engineering, physics, biology, chemistry or related subject.
  • Experience of working in a laboratory.
  • Experience in a biological laboratory would be an advantage.
  • An ability to conduct experiments and carry out projects.

Further details may be obtained from Alice Cozens (ac867@cam.ac.uk). To apply complete form CHRIS /6 available at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/ and e-mail with your CV and covering letter to Alice Cozens, email: ac867@cam.ac.uk (Tel +44 01223 765598) by the closing date.

 

* Limit of tenure: 31 March 2014. 

 

Interview Date(s): Interviews with selected candidates will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

 

 

Research Associate in Sustainable Value Networks *

Salary:            £27,854-£36,298 pa, pro rata

Ref:                 NA28722

Closing Date:  22 May 2013

 

A position is expected to become available for a Research Associate to work on Industrial Sustainability in Sustainable Value Networks. The project will be funded by the EU Framework 7 and will involve collaboration with a number of European universities - Politecnico di Milano, RWTH Aachen University, University of Stavanger and VTT Finland and various industrial partners. The aim of the project, in particular that of Work Package 2 led by the University of Cambridge, is to develop insights upon and tools to support the development of sustainable business models and value networks.

 

The work will focus on practical use (using, testing and improving) of the prototype process and toolset developed with the industrial partners of the project and external companies, while capturing lessons learnt and areas of improvement. This will contribute towards the final delivery of the output in Work Package 2.

 

The successful candidate will have a higher degree (PhD) in innovative manufacturing in an industrial sustainability context focusing on Product Service Systems and organizational forms, preferably with servitization as a change phenomenon as a competence. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in professional industrial engagement.

 

Further details may be obtained from Dr Steve Evans (se321@cam.ac.uk). To apply complete form CHRIS /6 (cover sheet for C.V.s) available at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/ and email with your C.V. and covering letter to Dr Padmakshi Rana (pr296@cam.ac.uk), Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, Alan Reece Building 17 Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge, CB3 0FS, (Tel +44 01223 766141)

 

* Limit of tenure: 31 March 2014.

 

Interview Date(s): Interviews with selected candidates will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

 

 

Opportunities for Research Students

Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering

The IfM integrates research and education across the spectrum from production technologies through management to policy, with practical application in industry. We are always keen to hear from outstanding students for our MPhil and three-year PhD Research Degrees. Grants may be available. 

 

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