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Post Doctoral Research Associate / Career Development Fellowships in Public Health Research University of Cambridge Salary scale: £27,319 - £35,649 3 year contract The Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) is one of 5 UKCRC Centres of Excellence in Public Health Research. CEDAR invites applications for a number of Post Doctoral Research Associate positions in a portfolio of research related to developing effective public health interventions for changing population level dietary and physical activity behaviour. Potential research areas include individual and societal determinants of dietary behaviour, physical activity and the workplace environment, the design and analysis of natural experiments and translational evidence synthesis for public health research. The roles will follow the model of the MRC Career Development Fellowship Scheme which provides post-doctoral scientists with a fixed term training position to improve their research and transferable skills. For further information on this post and details of how to apply, please see www.iph.cam.ac.uk/cedar/employment/. For informal enquires, please contact Dr Rebecca Stratford (01223 769125 or Rebecca.Stratford@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk) in the first instance. The positions are funded for 3 years, from 1st October 2010 to 30th September 2013. The closing date for applications is 5th September 2010.

Vacancy Web Address: www.iph.cam.ac.uk/cedar/employment/

Vacancy Email Address: Rebecca.Stratford@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk

 

Function of the Post:
To develop and lead a strong research / commercial portfolio in Sport and Exercise Sciences and provide robust, effective, collaborative research leadership across the broader area of Sport in accordance with the University’s terms and conditions for Professor, Reader and Teaching Fellow.
Principal Accountabilities:
Research • Lead, develop and mentor academic and research staff within the department and relevant parts of the faculty in the development of their own research profiles • Develop, in collaboration with the Head of Department and the Sport Research Area Coordinator, a coherent, feasible and ambitious research strategy and ambitious plan for implementing the University’s research and scholarship strategy in this area • Prepare and present, in collaboration with the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Head of the Research and Employer Engagement Office, Head of Department and Sport Research Area Coordinator, the Sports Science submission to the next Research Excellence Framework. • Meeting ambitious targets for external income to support and develop research activity and support others who seek to attract funding • Maintain a personal research profile (Internationally excellent/World leading) within the context of Sport and Exercise Sciences’ research programme and strategy. • Develop a nationally (or internationally) recognised research centre for sport and exercise sciences • Manage and lead research projects within the department and develop research networks internally and externally, taking a lead in establishing collaborative links with other Universities • Develop appropriate collaborative cross-department research activity within the Faculty and contribute to the research culture of the University • Attract and supervise postgraduate research students and research active staff registered with the University of Southampton accredited institute scheme, securing associated external funding Learning and Teaching • Lead on research- engaged teaching within appropriate areas of expertise • Contribute to the implementation of the learning and teaching strategies within the Department and across the University • Support academic staff to improve practice in learning and teaching and in developing research-engaged teaching. Income Generation, External Engagement and Knowledge Exchange • Attract external funding from various sources, including applied and policy, as well as council-funded research where appropriate, consultancy, and knowledge transfer to enable income diversification and enhance academic reputation • Engage with external employers and stakeholders to foster relationships and improve the student experience • Represent the research activity of the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences on external bodies and networks at a national and international level such that the interests and strategies of the University are advanced • Lead on and support staff on knowledge exchange and knowledge transfer partnerships • Contribute to the University and Department Vision of being recognized internationally, significant nationally, important regionally and vital locally. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Research and Employer Engagement Office (REEO) to facilitate a range of income generation activities. Academic Leadership • Support the Head of Department in its management and direction, as appropriate and agreed with the Head. • Support the Sport Research Area Coordinator’s function of management and administration of post-graduate admission and progress from registration to completion, and generation of the research environment statement • Contribute to the direction of the Faculty, as appropriate and agreed with the Executive Dean • Contribute to and support the University’s strategic plan and Research and Scholarship Strategy

Other duties: You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. Therefore, the list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.

Please note that, in consultation with you, the University reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post. Job profiles will be reviewed as part of the annual Performance Review and Development Plan process.

Diversity: The University believes that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued, and respected. The University is committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect, harassment or victimisation, and to support this the University has a number of policies that you should ensure you are familiar with and compliant to. All policies are available on the University’s Intranet. Any breaches may lead to termination of employment. Environment: The University is fully committed to sustainable development and environmental initiatives. It accepts its environmental responsibilities and recognises the contributions it can make to the resolution of global, regional and local environmental issues. The University will continuously seek to improve its environmental performance and will comply, as a minimum, with all relevant environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice. All staff are required to support the aims of the University's Environmental Strategy.

Vacancy Web Address: www.chiuni.ac.uk

Vacancy Email Address: hr@chi.ac.uk

St Mirren Football Club is seeking to appoint a Sports Scientist who will be responsible for the physical preparation of players at the club. We are looking for a very pro-active individual, who offers ideas and opinions comfortably. The candidate must be able to demonstrate an extensive knowledge of current up to date literature and best practice. The applicant will be required to contribute to the strategic development of the department and the players. Applicants should posses a good first degree or masters in Sports Science or equivalent in a relevant discipline. A track record in Continuous Professional Development is desirable. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to interact with existing players and staff. Ideally knowledge and experience of working in this environment is desirable however, it is not essential.

Please send a CV with a covering letter to brianc@saintmirren.net or by post to St Mirren Park, Greenhill Road, Paisley PA3 1RU

The School of Life Sciences is currently expanding its work in Lifelong Health and Wellbeing and is seeking staff with excellent research skills in Exercise and Health Nutrition, and a commitment to learning and teaching.

You will be required to have significant research potential from backgrounds in either psychology or sport and exercise sciences to contribute to our expanding research agenda.  You will be expected to have teaching experience and to commit to the learning and teaching activities of the School.  

For an informal discussion about these posts please contact the Dean of the School of Life Sciences, Professor Pam Briggs on +44 (191) 227 4570.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore the successful candidate will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.

To download our application form from the website please visit www.workfornorthumbria.co.uk or call us on (0191) 227 4321 for an Application Pack.

Northumbria University is an equal opportunities employer.

Opportunities for Lecturers and Senior Lecturers – Exercise Sciences
Full Time or Part Time Arrangements Available
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer Flexibility •Human Movement; Exercise and Sports Science; Physical Education RMIT is a global university of technology with a commitment to and reputation for high quality professional and vocational education, and research engaged with industry and community.

The School of Medical Sciences has a staff compliment of approximately 100 staff plus sessional staff. With expertise in the disciplines Cell Biology and Anatomy, Exercise Sciences, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations and Pharmaceutical Sciences we continue to collaborate with industry, government and community to foster partnerships and clusters of expertise.

The School is recruiting three new positions for 2011 to contribute to the teaching of the Programs in Human Movement, Exercise and Sports Science, and Physical Education. These rewarding roles provide the opportunity to teach at tertiary level in a combination of the following areas; Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation, Physiology of Exercise and Sport Performance, Injury Prevention, Motor Learning and Control, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Health, Exercise for Special Populations, Methods for Preparing Physical Education Teachers, Performance Analysis and Exercise Prescription and Programming.

You will demonstrate a high level of academic achievement in the area of Exercise Sciences, underpinned with a postgraduate qualification in the area of Exercise Sciences and or relevant experience. Personally, you have well developed interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment. RMIT is a forward thinking employer and values the contribution of all employees.
We offer great employee benefits such as: flexible, family-friendly policies; discounted public transport tickets; subsidised gym membership; onsite childcare facilities (subject to availability); additional holidays; salary packaging initiatives and a generous superannuation scheme.

Applications should contain a Covering Letter indicating your preference for full time or part time employment, a response to the Key Selection Criteria within the position description and up to date Curriculum Vitae.
To review a position description, please visit www.rmit.edu.au/yourcareer (ref number 544728).
For further information, please contact Professor Stephen Bird, on +61 3 9925 7257.
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Your role: •Leading on the delivery of the ‘Tall, Talented and Trainable’ training programme, assessment schedule and data analysis, in close partnership with the project lead talent identification scientist, lead training science research officer, GB Rowing talent manager and rowing talent coaches delivering the programme •Communicating findings and forward plans with credibility and expert-authority to the key project stakeholders, i.e. UK Sport performance directorate (incl. Talent Team & R&I Team), GB Rowing Team podium and development coaches, managers and scientists (incl. NGB and non-NGB/EIS staff). You should have: •A qualification at degree level in sports science specialising in the area of physical preparation of elite athletes •A qualification at higher degree level specialising in physical preparation of elite athletes •Experience in the provision of physiological support to athletes and coaches to improve performance. This experience should include work with national teams and their athletes YOU MAY APPLY VIA Email: jobs.seast@eis2win.co.uk Post: Senior Business Administrator, English Institute of Sport, The Performance Centre, Bisham Abbey NSC, Nr Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RT Please quote job ref: SEE41.10