Experienced Academic Research Writers - Bondlink Solutions in Nairobi

Job Title: Experienced Academic Research Writers

Bondlink Solutions is an establishment that offers freelance academic writing services to students in overseas countries.

As an institution striving towards building a robust, trustworthy, and quality services, we pursue to recruit fresh graduates with proven writing proficiency, holding any degree from a recognized academic institution.

Candidates who fulfill the following requirements are eligible to apply:

Have a working computer/laptop and 24/7 Internet access
Must have flawless command of the English language (especially written English)
Must be punctual and reliable in respect of work (meeting deadlines, responding to calls and queries regarding orders, and can be trusted to work independently)
Must be honest, professional, organized, hardworking and flexible
Must have thorough knowledge of plagiarism and how to avoid it
Must have experience in the following citation styles: Harvard, APA, MLA, Oxford, and Chicago
Must be able to work full-time (8 a.m. to 5.pm) daily from Monday to Friday. Depending on individual willingness, the writer can work past these hours. If orders already submitted are returned for urgent revision, the writer must respond immediately by revising and submitting the revised orders within the revision deadlines.
MUST be conversant with writing most of the following academic papers: essays, research papers, term papers, dissertations, theses, research proposals, case studies, article/book reviews, reaction paper, admission essay, book report, article critiques, annotated bibliographies, reflection papers, et cetera.

Terms and Conditions:

This is a full-time job paid depending on the number of pages written, submitted, and accepted by customers.
Cancelled, late, or plagiarized work will lead to automatic cancellation of the paper while in some instances attracting fines. In the worst case scenario, the contract with the writer is terminated if no efforts are made to correct the situation.
Inability to meet order requirements and academic writing regulations and guidelines may lead to termination of employment.
In case of an anticipated delay, immediate communication MUST be made to inform the client and seek a solution while avoiding inconveniencing clients.
Reviews and pay increments and bonuses will be made depending on the writer’s excellence based on customer feedback (Grammar, Experience, Reliability, Creativity and Commitment).
If a writer receives several positive feedbacks within the same month, the same writer shall be upgrade to a higher level writer, with a subsequent increment in the cost per page.

Terms of Payment
The compensation per page (CPP) shall be KES 200.00 for double-spaced pages, font size 12 and KES 400.00 for equivalent single-spaced pages.
Payments are made twice a month usually between the 1st and 3rd day and the 15th and 18th days of each month. Orders completed and accepted within the first two weeks of each month are payable end of month.
Those submitted and accepted within the last two weeks of each month are payable in the mid-month of the following month. The above date ranges apply in this regard.
The mode of payment will be through M-Pesa (primary mode) or Bank Deposit.

How to Apply:
If you qualify for the position, and are serious about seizing this opportunity, kindly send your full
application to bondnetlink@gmail.com attaching your most recent CV, samples of previously done papers.
Deadline:23/05/2013

Research Intern - BBC Media Action in Dar es Salaam

Job Title: Research Intern, Tanzania

Location: Tanzania

Reports to: Research Officer

Contract duration: 12 months (with possible extension)

Salary: Competitive within Tanzanian NGO market rates

Main Duties

• Ensure close follow up of the local partner stations and national programme producers on the submission of weekly database reports

• Translation of the programme database content information which includes all the mobile phone messages, face book messages, and tweeter messages

• Ensure data entry of both local and national resilience information into the local and National databases

• Follow up on the weekly resilience programmes for content analysis

• Assist in compiling and updating the mentors training database on a weekly basis

• Assist research team on carrying out resilience research field works as required

• Conduct and provide weekly research memos for the Resilience team on weekly shows

• Monitor, summarizing and answering, when needed, the SMS messages coming in from Resilience programme Listeners

• Liaise with mentors to gather project information from the field

• Perform any other duties as requested

Required knowledge, skills and experience

• A university graduate with proven experience or interest of working in the field of research

• Fluency in English and Swahili.

• Good interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with all staff within the Trust and key stakeholders externally.

• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation, including relevant staff working for the BBC in the UK.

• Proven research skills and the ability to operate effectively on the Country Management Team.

• Willingness and ability to take the initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.

• An eye for detail and a concern for accuracy, together with the ability to keep sight of the broad picture.

Key Competencies

The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.

• Analytical Thinking – Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.

• Decision Making – Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.

• Planning and Organisation – Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.

• Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.

• Influencing and Persuading – Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.

• Communication – The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.

• Managing relationships – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.

• Self Development – Is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.

Application instructions: Candidates should send their CV and a covering letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English to tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org with the name of the position applied for in the subject line.

Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants with no separate covering letter will not be considered. Please only apply if you meet the basic criteria under the person specification. This is a local post applicable to people who have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and only if a donor application is successful.

Please note that the availability of this position is dependent on the success of an application to a donor.

Deadline: 14-06-2013

How to Apply:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaaction/jobs/research_intern_tanzania.html

Research Chair - University of Cape Town in Cape Town

Job Title: Joint UCT/UWC SKA

Research Chair

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of the
Western Cape (UWC) together with the South African SKA
Office, announce the opening of a Research Chair position to be
held jointly at UCT and UWC. The research focus of this Chair is
observational radio astronomy, especially in the areas of MeerKAT/
SKA survey science that are currently not yet optimally resourced.

The Chair should have:
• Extensive expertise in radio interferometry imaging and
techniques, with particular emphasis on wide-field continuum
imaging and polarimetry;
• Experience in cosmic magnetism research programmes;
• Leadership in data intensive radio astronomy, i.e. off-line
processing, presentation and archiving of large radio telescope
data sets, including the use of modern high-performance
computing and data storage methodologies.

The Chair is expected to build a team of postgraduate students
and post-docs and to provide training and practical experience
in the design of experiments, execution of observations, and
collection and analysis of telescope data. An excellent track record
of publication and postgraduate supervision is a prerequisite.
Preference will be given to candidates who have access to
observing time and/or data products from existing radio facilities
that will provide students with relevant practical experience and
skills. Use of the KAT-7 array to develop prototype data paths for
the MeerKAT and SKA will be expected.

Note:
For further information please contact Prof. Renee Kraan-
Korteweg (UCT, kraan@ast.uct.ac.za), Prof. Roy Maartens (UWC,
rmaartens@uwc.ac.za) or Prof. Justin Jonas (SKA, j.jonas@ru.ac.za).

How to apply:
Interested candidates should send a CV, publication list, brief
summary of research, outline of future plans, and the details
of three referees to reach Ms Jeanine Schroeder, Human
Resources Department, University of the Western Cape at
jschroeder@uwc.ac.za (fax: +27 21 959 1315, tel: +27 21 959 2104)

How to apply:
http://www.uct.ac.za/usr/about/intro/vacancies/execacad/2013/Science_Joint_UCT_UWC_SKA_ResearchChair_April2013.pdf

Deadline: 10 May 2013

Research Professor - University of Venda in Limpopo

Job Title: Research Professor/Associate Professor

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Ref No:
A296

Five-year performance contract, renewable - based on performance

Duties:
The Research Professor/Associate Professor will be expected to carry out and manage research in one or more of the University niche areas, build research capacity through post graduate training, mentor and develop junior staff and produce research outputs in the form of publications and graduates.

Requirements:
The candidate must have a doctoral degree in one of the broad areas of Health Sciences (e.g. Nutrition, Nursing Science, Psychology and Bio Kinetics) together with the generic requirements for Professor/Associate Professor tabled below.

How to apply:
http://www.univen.ac.za/index.php?Entity=Ref%20A296

Deadline: 19 May 2013

Research Scientist - VSO Tanzania in Ifakara

Job Title: Research Scientist

Tanzania
Based in the hospital as a Research Scientist, you will support hospital management to identify priority areas for research to improve the quality of care.
Placement reference code
T0785/19/1

What does the role involve?

The St. Francis Referral Hospital (SFRH) is located in Ifakara, Southern Tanzania and has a capacity of 400 beds and attracts approximately 700,000 referral patients per year from Kilombero and other neighbouring districts. The hospital is connected historically and operationally to a number of other health institutions. All the local partner institutions depend on each other in order to be able to act as a platform for health care, training and research. Through the support of volunteers there is real potential to strengthen Ifakara as a centre of excellence in healthcare, training and research.


In order to allow the hospital to fulfill its role as a regional referral and teaching hospital, quality of services need to be improved through better infrastructure, strengthening of the financial and human resource management and by ensuring availability of qualified staff, equipment and drugs. Swiss Development Cooperation and VSO are supporting the SFRH to improve its quality of healthcare services in a sustainable way by offering accessible and affordable quality services to the population and providing excellent training and research opportunities to the local partner institutions. Based in the hospital as a Research Scientist, you will support hospital management to identify priority areas for research to improve the quality of care. Key responsibilities include:

Facilitating conduction of research for specific issues indentified by the hospital administration
Coordinating collaboration between the hospital departments and Ifakara Health Institute to develop a research culture by carrying out research relating to improved patient care e.g./ infection control, monitoring patient outcome, hospital revenues
Guiding capacity building of departmental staff ability to interpret research results and use it to guide decision-making and patient care management

Skills, qualifications and experience required
You can apply for this role if you are a qualified research scientist with a degree in any field of health and masters-degree in any field of science, plus a minimum of 5 years experience as a research scientist. It is desirable but not essential to have worked in Africa. You will need to be available for the period of project, up to 3 years or a minimum of 2 years, with the flexibility and availability to travel and come to train for 12 weeks in a year, (2 weeks every 2 months). We are looking for someone who is a team worker with good social and interpersonal skills and networking abilities. You should be able to handle conflicts in a constructive consultative way and have a flexible personality, adapting easily to new situations, and being able to set realistic expectations on working in a hospital in the tropics.
And the rest...
Ifakara in the south of Tanzania is an authentic savannah grassland area that is green during the rainy season and brown in the dry season. Daytime temperatures vary between 32-39 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Southern Tanzania is home to some of Africa's best national parks and game reserves. There is some good hiking around Mbeya, the largest town in the southwest, but it's the country's two largest parks, Ruaha National Park and Selous Game Reserve that provide the most awe-inspiring encounters with lions, elephants and wildebeests. Mikumi is a smaller national park, but its proximity to Dar es Salaam makes it handy for those without the time for the full safari but who still want to see some wildlife. While on placement, we’ll ask you to commit to 12 weeks per year for up to 3 years to make a sustainable contribution. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training including language classes before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.

Deadline: 14-05-2013

How to Apply:
http://www.vso.org.uk/volunteer/niche-roles/research-scientist

Research Technician III - Data Systems - International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi

Job Title: Research Technician III - Data Systems

Reference: RTDS/RMG/04/13


Advert Details

Recruiter: International Livestock Research Institute

Contract Permanent

Location: Nairobi

Available: ASAP

Category: IT / Telecomms Offer: This position is in job Grade 2C with a starting salary of KES 116,417. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by ILRI.


Introduction
INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE
A member Center of the CGIAR Consortium

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Research Technician III - Data Systems

Minimum Requirements
Requirements:-

•BA/BSc degree in Information Systems, Database Management, Computer Science or related
discipline;

•At least 3 years of experience working with relational databases for complex datasets and
relational database servers e.g., MySQL, MS SQL Server or Oracle;

•At least 2 years of experience in software development;

•Experience of SQL language for data extraction and management of databases;

•Experience on the use of desktop programming languages (e.g., Visual Basic, Delphi) for the
development of data-driven applications;

•Knowledge and experience of C++ or Java languages is an advantage;

•Knowledge and experience of Linux operative system is an advantage;

•Experience in the design and development of applications for mobile devices (e.g., PDAs,
Android) is desirable;

•Previous experience in simple data analysis and report writing preferred;

•Understanding and experience of working in applied agricultural research preferred;

•Excellent interpersonal communication and good personal organization skills, including skills
in mentoring and capacity building;

•Good communication ability in English, both spoken and written;

•Good judgment and willingness to take initiative when appropriate.

Terms of Appointment

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. The position
is on a 2 year contract with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and
continued funding.


Job Specification
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in
pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other
hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. http://www.ilri.org/.

CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out
by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of
partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.

Humidtropics, a CGIAR Research Program (CRP), seeks to transform the lives of the rural poor in
tropical Americas, Asia and Africa. Innovative integrated systems research in the humid tropics will
help poor farm families, often led by women, boost their agricultural productivity while preserving the
land for future generations. ILRI is heavily engaged in the Humidtropics, leading Strategic Research
Theme 1 on Systems Analysis and Global Synthesis with strong inputs into other CRP’s. Further
information is available at: http://humidtropics.org/

The Position

The overall purpose of this position is to provide support in data management, database design
and designing and maintaining systems for managing and utilising research data for Humidtropics
Strategic Research Theme 1 (Systems Analysis & Global Synthesis). The post-holder will ensure
that data and associated information are well documented and accessible to both internal (ILRI and
Humidtropics partners) and external users, depending on data ownership & sharing agreements. This
position will be part of the ILRI Research Methods Group.

Key responsibilities

•Contribute to the development of data management systems and tools for use in ILRI
research projects and CGIAR Research Programs;

•Write procedures and software to extract and prepare data for analysis and produce routine
summaries of data;

•Program field survey instruments (handheld PDA, mobile phones and/or netbooks) and train
field teams on their use;

•Implement and monitor quality assurance protocols and routines, including remote back-up
of databases;

•Supervise data entry staff;

•Contribute to the overall work of the RMG, this may include: database design for specific
projects, supervising of students attached to the group, etc.

How to Apply

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one document addressed to the Human
Resources Director, explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the
names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about
the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience Log on to: http://
www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs. The position title and reference number REF: RTDS/RMG/04/
13 should be clearly marked on the cover letter. Only online applications will be considered, and only
short listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Title:

How to Apply:

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

Deadline:8/05/2013

Research Technician - International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi

Job Title: Research Technician - Data Collection & Management

Reference: RT/LSE/04/13

Advert Details

Recruiter: International Livestock Research Institute

Contract Permanent

Location: Nairobi

Available: ASAP

Category: IT / Telecomms Offer: This position is in job Grade 2B with a starting salary of KES 83,606. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by ILRI.


Introduction
INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE
A member Center of the CGIAR Consortium

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Research Technician - Data Collection & Management

Minimum Requirements
Requirements:-

•A BA/BSc degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics and statistics or
other relevant discipline;

•A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience, preferably in applied agricultural research;

•Knowledge and experience in agricultural and rural development issues in the study region is
an advantage;

•Experience in database management and applying quality assurance (QA) standards and
procedures;

•Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis an advantage;

•Excellent skills in MS Office, data collection software (CsPro, ODK) and at least one statistical
package (R, SPSS, STATA);

•Basic knowledge and experience with the SQL language is required;

•Basic programming skills (e.g. C++, Java, Visual Basic) is an advantage;

•Excellent English written and oral skills and good skills in a 2nd language relevant to the study
region;

•Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work flexibly in multicultural, multidisciplinary
teams;

•Willingness to travel nationally and regionally;

•Demonstrated good organisational skills and ability to work under minimum supervision;

•Ability to work under pressure, often to meet tight deadlines without compromising the
quality of deliverables;

•Skills in designing/development of relational databases an advantage;

•Skills in web design and content management, and basic knowledge of HTML an advantage.

Terms of Appointment

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. The position
is on a 2 year contract with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and
continued funding.


Job Specification
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in
pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other
hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. http://www.ilri.org/.

CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out
by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of
partner organizations. http://www.cgiar.org/.

Humidtropics, a CGIAR Research Program (CRP), seeks to transform the lives of the rural poor in
tropical Americas, Asia and Africa. Innovative integrated systems research in the humid tropics will
help poor farm families, often led by women, boost their agricultural productivity while preserving the
land for future generations. ILRI is heavily engaged in the Humidtropics, leading Strategic Research
Theme 1 on Systems Analysis and Global Synthesis with strong inputs into other CRP’s. Further
information is available at: http://humidtropics.org/

The Position

The overall purpose of these positions is to support field research activities of Humidtropics, Strategic
Research Theme 1 (Systems Analysis & Synthesis). This position will be part of the Integrated Sciences
Program – Livestock Science and the Environment.

Key responsibilities

•Assisting the Humidtropics data systems manager in the programming of data collection
tools;

•Training enumerators in the use of data collection tools for large scale household surveys and
supervising their use in the field;

•Responsible for specific activities in the whole data processing and quality assurance process,
linking to the data systems manager and overall integrated database system;

•Producing simple summaries and analysis to support the analytical work of research staff in
the region, including the generation of appropriate monitoring & evaluation indicators;

•Maintain the hardware systems used for data collection (e.g. netbooks, PDA’s, GPS) and
associated security of the electronic files;

•Other activities relating to the good conduct of Humid tropics programme field research.

How to Apply

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one document addressed to the Human
Resources Director, explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the
names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about
the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience Log on to: http:/
/www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs. The position title and reference number REF: RT/LSE/04/
13 should be clearly marked on the cover letter. Only online applications will be considered, and only
short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

Deadline:8/05/2013

Research Officer - University of Bath in Bath

Job Title: Research Officer

Chemistry
Salary: Starting from £30,424, rising to £36,298
Fixed Term up to 30 months
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: VH1612

A vacancy exists for a post doctoral researcher at the University of Bath, funded by the EPSRC to develop atomistic modelling of lime in construction materials. The project is a collaborative with Dr Richard Ball in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering who will be delivering the complementary experimental work.

The post holder will work closely with the group in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering on the development and application of computer modelling studies of lime for improving the understanding of the behavior of lime in building materials.

There are three objectives for this project:

• To understand the atomistic details of the structural, carbon incorporation and defect properties of alkaline earth hydroxides using computer modelling methods

• To examine the defect, ion transport, cation doping effects and surface structures of calcium hydroxide nanoparticles

• To investigate the rate of carbonation and its role on mechanical strength using computational techniques

The successful candidate will have experience of computational materials science, scientific software development and will have a track record of research illustrated through peer-reviewed publications. It would also be valuable to have worked with modelling of surfaces or particles as well as having experience working in Unix/Linux environments.

The position is fixed term available for 2 years and 6 months.

Deadline: 18/04/2013

How to Apply:

http://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=VH1612

Research Officer - Bangor University in Bangor

Job Title: Research Officer

Job Number
BU00192
School/Department
School of Modern Languages
Grade
7
Salary Information
Starting Salary: £30,424 p.a. (Grade 7)
Contract Duration
3 years
Responsible to
PVC
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a Research Officer post to work on a collaborative AHRC-funded project on ‘European Travellers to Wales 1750-2010’ involving Bangor University, the University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies and Swansea University. The successful candidate will be employed by Bangor University, as lead institution, but will be based in Aberystwyth at the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team in a research institute which has a strong international reputation.

The post is available as a three years fixed term full time post with a start date of 1 June 2013 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Closing date for applications: Monday, 15 April 2013.

Committed To Equal Opportunities
Overview

The Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies
The University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies is located in Aberystwyth, adjacent to the National Library of Wales. It is a dedicated research centre which carries out team-based projects on the languages, literatures, culture and history of Wales and the other Celtic countries. Research fellows have privileged access to the National Library’s unrivalled resources. Its standing as a centre of excellence in the field of Celtic Studies was confirmed by the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, in which 35% of its work was judged to be of world-leading standard (4*) and 45% to be internationally excellent (3*). The centre has benefited hugely from the support of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and is currently running projects in the following areas: the early history of the Celtic languages, medieval Welsh literature, Romanticism in Wales 1750-1900, and the place-names of Wales. The Centre also houses the University of Wales Dictionary Unit. For further information on the work of the Centre see http://www.wales.ac.uk/cawcs
The Project

This project examines the representation of Wales and ‘Welshness’ in texts by European travellers from 1750 to 2010, focusing on key points in the period of Welsh modernisation from the Industrial Revolution to the post-devolution era (i.e. French Revolution; Romanticism; Welsh religious revival, 20th century exile). Using expertise in at least seven languages/cultures, the investigation will centre on texts in French and German as these constitute the majority. Works to be studied include travelogues, travel guides, almanacs, encyclopaedias, private correspondences, diaries, creative works and periodical contributions which have Wales as their focus. This important area of study has been neglected, but is central to our understanding of European intercultural relations, the development of Welsh identity and the establishment of the tourist industry in Wales. Throughout, the following research questions will be addressed and problematised:
1. What view of Wales and ‘Welshness’ emerges, and do the texts share common features?
2. To what extent is Wales subsumed under the ‘Celtic’ label? Is Wales perceived differently from other ‘Celtic’ nations, e.g. Scotland and Ireland?
3. Is Wales sexualised or feminised as the exotic, in particular via parallels between the ‘Celtic’ and the ‘Oriental’?
4. What is the role of English travel writing translated into European languages? To what extent are European perceptions of Wales mediated by English culture?
5. How have European perceptions of Wales developed and changed since 1750?
6. Have European perceptions of Wales influenced the development of Welsh cultural identity?
From the mid-eighteenth century, which saw the emergence of the travel narrative as a popular source of information and entertainment, writing about Wales by Europeans has often been embedded in accounts of travel to ‘England’. The current project will draw these out, and by broadening perspectives outwards to encompass European perceptions, will realign the current debate in scholarship on travel writing which has centred primarily on English travellers to Wales.
Purpose of the Job

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr Heather Williams, Co-investigator, at the Centre, and in close contact with the Principal Investigator, Professor Carol Tully (Bangor University), co-investigator Dr Kathryn Jones (Swansea University), two PhD students based at Bangor and Swansea respectively, and the Bangor University Web Team Manager. A strong advisory panel will include experts on travel literature, modern languages and Welsh studies.
Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work on the following project outputs:
1. The development of a project website and database: to include implementation of the digital element of the project via the development and creation of content for the website and database, in consultation with the Bangor University Web Team Manager; development of educational materials and downloadable resources for schools and the public. (These resources aimed at academics as well as the general public and schools, will be transferred to National Library of Wales at the end of project.) Training will be provided.
2. The preparation and development of materials for the project exhibition: to include liaising with curators at Ceredigion Museum to develop the exhibition which is to be hosted by them to coincide with the project conference in 2015; development of a virtual exhibition for the website in parallel with the physical exhibition.
3. Co-organisation of the project conference on ‘Minority Cultures and Travel’, to be held in the summer of 2015 in Aberystwyth.
4. S/he will have the opportunity to produce high quality research, and will be expected to produce three conference papers/ refereed articles based on archival work. The AHRC grant also includes money for the research officer to undertake research trips to key libraries/ archives in the UK and Europe.
Other Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to take full advantage of the resources of the National Library of Wales, gain experience of museum curation, education liaison and database/website development.
Person Specification

The successful candidate will require the following skills, aptitudes, abilities and knowledge in order to perform effectively in the post:

Essential

A PhD or close to completion of in a relevant field
A good first degree in Modern Languages or another relevant discipline.
A strong general interest in travel literature and Welsh historical and cultural contexts.
Near-native knowledge of French and / or German
Experience in literary historiography.
A working knowledge of Microsoft Word / Excel / E-mail and the Internet
A proven ability to produce research of high quality and/or published work
Desirable
The ability to speak, read, write and understand Welsh.
Personal Attributes

Proven project management skills
Demonstrate competency in computer skills including website and database development.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work well within a research team.
The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
The ability to prioritise work without compromising standards.
An energetic, resourceful and flexible approach to the requirements of the post.
General
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references

Deadline: 15/04/2013

How to Apply:

https://jobs.bangor.ac.uk/details.php.en?id=QLYFK026203F3VBQB7V68LOTX&nPostingID=600&nPostingTargetID=616&mask=stdext&lg=UK

Research Lecturer in Cancer Biology - Bangor University in Bangor

Job Title: Research Lecturer in Cancer Biology
Job Number
BU00210
School/Department
School of Biological Sciences
Grade
8
Salary Information
Grade 8: £37,382 – £44,607 p.a.
Contract Duration
5 years
Responsible to
Dr Edgar Hartsuiker

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Applications are invited for the full time post of Research Lecturer in Cancer Biology working in the North West Cancer Research Institute at the School of Biological Sciences. The position is funded by North West Cancer Research and is initially offered for a period of five years.

Candidates should be educated to PhD standard (or equivalent) and have previous research experience in an area of basic or translational research relevant to cancer.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence on 01/06/2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We can offer a competitive start-up package.

For informal discussions concerning this position please contact Dr Edgar Hartsuiker at e.hartsuiker@bangor.ac.uk.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865. Please include a cover letter, a CV, a research plan (not more than 4 pages) and the contact details of three referees with your application.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 15 April 2013

Committed To Equal Opportunities
Overview

College/Service
Bangor University
Bangor University has an open and dynamic atmosphere in which ambitious academics will thrive. The University is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, in the midst of a landscape of sea, mountains, and unspoiled countryside. Bangor, with all the amenities of a small city, and rich historical and cultural traditions is a most desirable place in which to live and work, and yet has excellent transport links.

History
Established in 1884, Bangor has a continuing tradition of academic excellence. Today, Bangor University has around 10,000 students and 2,400 members of staff, with approximately 45% of students coming from Wales, 49% from the rest of the UK and Europe, and 6% from the rest of the world, from as many as 69 different countries. 18% of students are studying for postgraduate degrees. Over half of the departments assessed to date in the teaching quality assessments have achieved the top rating of ‘excellent’.

The University aims to be a world-class research-led university. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise world leading research was identified in all of our 19 assessed subject areas with nearly 50% given the top grading of 3* and 4*. Bangor has been conspicuously successful in “third mission” and economic development activities, winning awards for its work with business and is currently in the top 10 of UK universities for the number of DTI-sponsored ‘Teaching Company Schemes’ (now known as Knowledge Transfer Partnerships’).

School/Unit
College of Natural Sciences
The University is organised into five Colleges and within the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) there are three academic schools (Environment, Natural Resources and Geography; Biological Sciences; Ocean Sciences) together with the Welsh Institute of Natural Resources (WINR). The core funding turnover of the College is £14M p.a. with an additional income of £6M p.a. from competitively won external research grants and contracts.

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) has an academic staff of 27 and a support staff of 18. The student body consists of over 600 undergraduates and over 90 postgraduates. Core research interests include cancer research, cell and genome science, molecular ecology and evolution, environmental microbiology and plant science.
The Project

The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent research programme in an area of basic or translational research relevant to cancer.
Purpose of the Job

• To conduct research of an international standard in a relevant field, with substantial evidence of quality and international peer recognition.
• To teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, mainly limited to the supervision of projects.
Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research duties will include:
• Personal research, and/or collaborative research with colleagues in the School and / or across the College / University.
• Manage one’s own research projects, with an emphasis on research output of a quality and quantity to contribute positively to the esteem and resources generated by Research Assessments. Disseminate and publish in peer-reviewed journals of international standard or other appropriate output.
• Contribute to research groups / networks internally or externally to the School and / or University.
• Contribute towards the School’s capability to attract external research funding.
• Engage in scholarly and other relevant professional activities.
• Research duties may include the supervision of research students or research assistants.
Teaching duties will be limited but may include:
• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
• Motivate students to proactive engagement in learning, and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
• Keep abreast of new professional, educational and related social, economic and technological developments.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Act as personal tutor to a number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To participate and plan the development of new teaching and learning materials.
• To initiate and take forward the development of new programmes.
Administrative duties will be limited but may include:
• Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures of the School.
• To contribute to the promotion and external profile of the School.
• Contribute to the School’s management, and participate in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School.
Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Bangor University is a bilingual organisation and all members of staff are expected to work positively in a bilingual environment
• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/herself and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training
Essential
• PhD or equivalent degree

Experience/Knowledge
Teaching
Desirable
• Experience of teaching at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes
• Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects

Research
Essential
• Active researcher supported by evidence of a growing research profile in peer-reviewed journals of international standard or other appropriate output
• Evidence of contribution to research groups / networks
• Capability to develop and manage research projects, and to disseminate results through presentation at relevant conferences and publication in relevant journals

• Desirable
• Evidence of attracting and securing external funding for research

Skills/Abilities
Essential
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise work load and work to deadlines
• Ability to lead and work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently, to take the initiative, and to innovate.
• Experience of conducting administrative duties efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrable computer skills, including MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel

• Desirable
• Evidence of successful external networking and profile-raising
• Some administrative and organisational experience, related to academic development or equivalent
• Evidence of disseminating own ‘good practice’ effectively to others and taking up of ‘good practice’ from other sources into own work
• Demonstrate an understanding of the bilingual nature of the institution and the area.

General

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references

All candidates must meet the requirements of UK ‘right to work’ requirements

Deadline: 15/04/2013

How to Apply:

https://jobs.bangor.ac.uk/details.php.en?id=QLYFK026203F3VBQB7V68LOTX&nPostingID=656&nPostingTargetID=667&mask=stdext&lg=UK

Early Stage Researcher - University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen

Job Title: Early Stage Researcher - ENG012R, - Ref:1320221

College / University Administration
College of Physical Sciences
School / Section
School of Engineering
Position Type
Full-time
Salary
£32,570
Job Summary
This post is based within the School of Engineering and is a part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network “Hydrodynamic Transport at Ecologically Critical Heterogeneous Interfaces” (HYTECH). An appointee will work on the project “Physical interactions between flow and biota (e.g., freshwater mussels) in rivers from the sub-organism to the patch mosaic scale: turbulence, drag forces, and ecologically relevant mass-transfer processes”. Please note that in order to be eligible for this position, applicants must meet Marie Curie eligibility criteria and must NOT have lived in the UK for more than 12 months in the past 3 years. As this post is funded by the European Commission’s Marie Curie Actions, it will be offered for a period of 36 months.

The candidate will be required to register for a Doctoral degree and will be expected to complete the requirements of the degree within the 36 month duration of the project. He/she will be supervised by the leader of the team Professor Vladimr Nikora, and will be examined according to the rules of the institution. The candidate will be expected to work on secondment at other partners in the network. The place and duration of the secondments have been pre-determined by the network. The network will also have internal meetings that the candidate will be expected to attend and present their work. He/she will attend a series of network schools aimed at training the researchers in key fundamental and applied subjects relevant to the aquatic systems. He/she will be expected to attend at least one international conference per year and the final network conference. All network trainees will be involved in activities to improve public understanding of their research:

• Marie Curie Ambassadors: each researcher will be required to offer seminars or lectures to high school or undergraduate students.
• Open Days: a group of local School pupils will be invited to spend a day with the network researchers and to visit research facilities or field sites.
• Documentary release: a scientific documentary will be produced including interviews with the network fellows and participants.

More details can be found at http://hytech.dii.unipd.it/hytech/ and at http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/33845045.

Salary will be £32,570 per annum plus £600 monthly mobility allowance if single status, or £857 if married or dependants. All benefits are provided according to the Marie Curie policy (FP7-PEOPLE-2012-ITN).

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Melanie Noble, HR Adviser, for further information on this.

To apply online for this position visit http://hytech.dii.unipd.it/hytech/ and http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/33845045 and follow the instructions provided there.

Job Reference Number: ENG012R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 15 April 2013.

Confidential and informal enquiries regarding the nature of this post may be made to Prof. Vladimir Nikora (email v.nikora@abdn.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 1224 273830).

Promoting Diversity and Equal Opportunities throughout the University
Criteria
Bachelor or Master Degree in engineering, environmental science, physics, or applied mathematics

Fundamentals of fluid mechanics, aquatic ecology, mechanics of materials

Flow-biota interactions concepts and theories

Theoretical background on experimental methodologies

Statistics and calculus basics

Programming skills using Matlab

High-quality writing of research reports and publications

Ability and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary research environment, to work on own or within a team. Good written and oral communication skills.

Capability to perform experiments outside normal working hours (to reduce effects of background noise), and undertake secondments up to 4 months in other research centres.

Deadline: 15/04/2013

How to Apply:

https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTMyMDIyMSZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT0xMDg2Jm93bmVyPTUwNDIyMzgmb3duZXJ0eXBlPWZhaXImYnJhbmRfaWQ9MCZwb3N0aW5nX2NvZGU9MjY3JnJlcXNpZz0xMzY0OTAwNDA0LWE0NjNlOGI2YmZkM2JmZWE3ZGM5YWEyYjAxYjE3NTY2YTZmOTBjZTk=

Surface Chemistry Research Fellow - University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen

Job Title: Research Fellow - Surface Chemistry - NCS041R, - Ref:1313944

College / University Administration
College of Physical Sciences
School / Section
School of Natural & Computing Sciences
Discipline/Area
Chemistry
Position Type
Full-time
University Grade Structure
Grade 5/6
Salary From
£25,504
Salary To
£36,298
Job Summary
A position is available for an independent and highly motivated individual to work as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Surface Chemistry and Catalysis Research group. This post will involve conducting original research and providing research support in the area of catalysis.

You will have a relevant PhD (or have recently submitted a PhD thesis) and have experience in the preparation, characterisation or testing of catalytic materials. Experience in areas of synthetic chemistry, catalytic reaction testing and the use of spectroscopic technique and large scale facilities would be an advantage.

Training will also be provided to enable the successful applicant to extend and complement their existing skills.

The post will be offered for a period of 24 months.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale £30,424 -36,298 per annum), with placement according to qualifications and experience. Consideration will be given to making an appointment at Research Assistant level in the first instance (salary range £25,504 - £28,685 per annum) for individuals in the final stages of completing their PhD.

Informal enquiries about this position should be directed to Professor J. Anderson (j.anderson@abdn.ac.uk)

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Melanie Noble , HR Adviser, for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Please quote reference NCS041R on all correspondence

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15 April 2013.

Promoting Diversity and Equal Opportunities throughout the University
Criteria
PhD in surface chemistry or catalysis (or in the process of submitting or correcting a PhD thesis for Research Assistant).

Knowledge of preparation, characterisation or testing of catalytic materials

Good knowledge of a range of spectroscopic techniques or use of large scale facilities.

Experience in the preparation, characterisation and/or testing of catalytic materials.

Experience of working with industry and applying academic research to industrial problems.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Expertise in use of commonly used tools in assessing catalytic materials.

Ability to work independently on own initiative and in a team environment.

Excellent presentation skills.

Willingness to present work at international meetings.

Deadline: 15/04/2013

How to Apply:

https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTMxMzk0NCZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT0xMDg2Jm93bmVyPTUwNDIyMzgmb3duZXJ0eXBlPWZhaXImYnJhbmRfaWQ9MCZwb3N0aW5nX2NvZGU9MjY3JnJlcXNpZz0xMzY0OTAwNDA0LWE0NjNlOGI2YmZkM2JmZWE3ZGM5YWEyYjAxYjE3NTY2YTZmOTBjZTk=

Early Stage Researcher - University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen

Job Title: Early Stage Researcher - ENG011R, - Ref:1320208
College / University Administration
College of Physical Sciences
School / Section
School of Engineering
Position Type
Full-time
Salary
£32,570 Plus Mobility Allowance
Job Summary
This post is based within the School of Engineering and is a part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network “Hydrodynamic Transport at Ecologically Critical Heterogeneous Interfaces” (HYTECH). An appointee will work on the project “Theoretical frameworks and process-based techniques for integration of physical interactions between flow and benthic communities”. Please note that in order to be eligible for this position, applicants must meet Marie Curie eligibility criteria and must NOT have lived in the UK for more than 12 months in the past 3 years. As this post is funded by the European Commission’s Marie Curie Actions, it will be offered for a period of 36 months.

The candidate will be required to register for a Doctoral degree and will be expected to complete the requirements of the degree within the 36 month duration of the project. He/she will be supervised by the leader of the team Professor Vladimr Nikora, and will be examined according to the rules of the institution. The candidate will be expected to work on secondment at other partners in the network. The place and duration of the secondments have been pre-determined by the network. The network will also have internal meetings that the candidate will be expected to attend and present their work. He/she will attend a series of network schools aimed at training the researchers in key fundamental and applied subjects relevant to the aquatic systems. He/she will be expected to attend at least one international conference per year and the final network conference. All network trainees will be involved in activities to improve public understanding of their research:

• Marie Curie Ambassadors: each researcher will be required to offer seminars or lectures to high school or undergraduate students.
• Open Days: a group of local School pupils will be invited to spend a day with the network researchers and to visit research facilities or field sites.
• Documentary release: a scientific documentary will be produced including interviews with the network fellows and participants.

More details can be found at http://hytech.dii.unipd.it/hytech/ and at http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/33845050.

Salary will be £32,570 per annum plus £600 monthly mobility allowance if single status, or £857 if married or dependants. All benefits are provided according to the Marie Curie policy (FP7-PEOPLE-2012-ITN).

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Melanie Noble, HR Adviser, for further information on this.

To apply online for this position visit http://hytech.dii.unipd.it/hytech/ and http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/33845050.

Job Reference Number: ENG011R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 15 April 2013.

Confidential and informal enquiries regarding the nature of this post may be made to Prof. Vladimir Nikora (email v.nikora@abdn.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 1224 273830).

Promoting Diversity and Equal Opportunities throughout the University
Criteria
Bachelor or Master Degree in engineering, environmental science, physics, or applied mathematics

Fundamentals of fluid mechanics, turbulence theories, mechanics of materials, ecology

Flow-biota interactions concepts and theories

Statistics and advanced calculus

Programming skills using Matlab

High-quality writing of research reports and publications

Ability and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary research environment, to work on own or within a team. Good written and oral communication skills.

Capability to perform experiments outside normal working hours (to reduce effects of background noise), and undertake secondments up to 4 months in other research centres.

Deadline: 15/04/2013

How to Apply:

https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTMyMDIwOCZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT0xMDg2Jm93bmVyPTUwNDIyMzgmb3duZXJ0eXBlPWZhaXImYnJhbmRfaWQ9MCZwb3N0aW5nX2NvZGU9MjY3JnJlcXNpZz0xMzY0OTAwNDA0LWE0NjNlOGI2YmZkM2JmZWE3ZGM5YWEyYjAxYjE3NTY2YTZmOTBjZTk=