Total 8 science rd research job vacancies in Education / Training category in Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ

Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr. Charles Downing and his theoretical research group in quantum optics, nanophotonics and condensed matter. This Royal Society funded post is available for around 8 months with a start date from November 2024 (at the earliest) to January 2025 (at the very latest). The end date cannot be later than the end of August 2025 due to the funding ending at that point.

The successful applicant will conduct high quality research in theoretical quantum optics and related areas. They will work on current issues interesting the research group, including quantum batteries, non-Hermitian quantum physics and quantum topology.

About you
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to conduct high quality research in theoretical quantum optics and related areas.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information
For further information please contact Dr. Charles Downing, e-mail C.A.Downing@exeter.ac.uk.

Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date, via videocalls on Zoom/Teams.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Purpose of the Post:

We are looking for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our successful Computing Department. You should be an excellent classroom practitioner and able to teach across the age and ability range at Key Stages 3 and 4. This post would be ideal for either a gifted NQT or an experienced professional. You will join a team of committed, specialist teachers in a College with a national and international profile, located in beautiful South Devon. It is important that the successful applicant can demonstrate a passion for their subject and share this enthusiasm with students.

Education South Westis committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

What the school offers its staff

We support and challenge our school leaders and the staff in our schools to be the very best they can, leading effective teams at every level, growing future leaders and working together to provide an exciting education for all.

We welcome and support aspirational and ambitious teachers and classroom support staff, dedicated to supporting children through their time at school.

We offer excellent opportunities and professional development through in-school CPD, our Research School status, through our teaching schools and through our links with the wider education community. We are ambitious for our children and our employees and always looking to support, challenge and develop talent, whatever stage you are in your career.

Commitment to safeguarding

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for a Science teaching post in which you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives? Are you seeking to work in a school that is committed to supporting the professional development of all staff? If the answer is yes, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science. We are passionate about the importance of excellent teaching and fervently believe in the power of education to transform lives.

If you always aim to inspire and enthuse students through your teaching and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.

You will:

• share the College’s very high expectations;
• be, or have the potential to be, an excellent classroom practitioner, who is able to teach psychology at Key Stages 4 and 5;
• be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents;
• use your excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding to support the ongoing develop of a high-quality psychology curriculum and ensure its successful delivery;
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life.

The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching. The ability to teach to A Level is desirable but not necessary. We would welcome applications from newly qualified teachers or experienced teachers who wish to take advantage of a new challenge and those seeking a full or part time position.

What the school offers its staff

The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. We are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.

We offer:

• excellent professional development and a wide range of career development opportunities;
• a high level of support for all new staff;
• the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College;
• an exciting, stimulating, friendly place to work
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.
• further benefits including free access to the college gym, discounts for external gym memberships and retailers, a salary sacrifice scheme to assist with high value transport and tech purchases and access to an 24 hour employee assistance programme.

The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.

Further details about the role

For further details about the college and the role, please see the attached brochure.

Commitment to safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspiring teacher of science. As an outstanding class­room practitioner, you will be part of the wider science faculty, with the ability to teach all sciences, up to Key Stage 4. Teachers with the potential to teach chemistry and physics up to Key Stage 5 are warmly invited to apply. We would welcome applications from both ECTs and more experienced colleagues.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:
• A highly supportive team of colleagues who are visible, hard-working and committed to our young people
• Ongoing bespoke professional development and career pathways, including National Professional Qualifications
• The chance to work with great young people in a comprehensive setting, in a beautiful part of the country
• A multi-million pound investment programme planned across the school over the coming 3 years
• The opportunity to lead the delivery of science across a truly comprehensive mixed age range, from Y7 all the way up to Y13

Further details about the role

You will first and foremost be an excellent teacher who leads by example. You will have a track record of always putting young people first, and the ability to inspire and take students and colleagues with you to continually improve our students’ learning.

At KEVICC you will have the chance to work alongside a great group of colleagues who are all commit­ted to the absolute best for our young people. You’ll work in a school that is proudly comprehensive, inclusive and kind. Most importantly, you will get to work with our fantastic students, with the chance everyday to see the impact you have on their learning.

You will also be joining a forward-thinking school that is excited to collaborate across our trust of like-minded schools and more widely. We are delighted to have recently joined Education South West, a trust of local primary and secondary schools that includes a nationally recognised teaching school hub at Kingsbridge.

KEVICC, as we are widely known, is situated in the South Hams town of Totnes, serving a wide and var­ied area. You can get a glimpse of what we are about via the website, Twitter(X) (@KEVICC), Instagram (@kevicc.totnes) and YouTube (KEVICC Totnes).

We would welcome and always encourage prospective candidates to get in touch ahead of application. To do so, email our Director of Science:niall.holbourn@kingedwardvi.org.uk

Applications must be made by completion of an ESW application form. The closing date for applications is 18th October (Midday) with interviews to take place week commencing 21st October 2024.

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

Commitment to safeguarding

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will have/will be:

• A passionate and highly motivated teacher
• The ability to inspire high achievement in all young people
• Presence, dynamism, approachability, and a good sense of humour
• A proven track record of successful outcomes for pupils through own teaching experience
• A committed and motivated team worker willing to go above and beyond expectations.

A chemistry specialism is desirable, but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A full-time contract in a high achieving supportive Science department
• Teaching Key Stages 3 – 4
• Friendly, supportive, and professional colleagues
• Excellent CPD training including a comprehensive induction programme
• Own laptop

Further details about the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science. The successful candidate will have the capacity to raise attainment through motivating and inspiring students and will contribute to a culture of high expectations and innovation within the school. You must have excellent communication skills, tremendous drive and great enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

Commitment to safeguarding

Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Record Check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences



The Faculty wishes to recruit two Postdoctoral Research Associates to support the work of Dr Craig Beall and Dr Tom Piers. These externally funded posts are available from 1st October 2024 on a fixed-term basis of initially one year, with a second year of funding to be released after a satisfactory progress report at nine months.



The successful applicants will perform laboratory-based research using cell culture models to investigate cell therapies for Type 1 Diabetes. Candidates with prior experience in diabetes research or neuroscience/stem cell biology are encouraged to apply but candidates with relevant experience from other disciplines are also encouraged to apply. We are also recruiting a graduate research assistant in this round (advert reference P96792), to support the project and the work of the two postdoctoral researchers.



The post will include performing 2D and 3D tissue culture using human cell models. There will also be work using organoid and organ-on-a-chip to develop advanced human-relevant in vitro models.



A significant component of work will require experience of cell biology including imaging studies, ELISAs and multiplexing, cell signalling and cell-to-cell communication.



Some intercampus travel may be required.



Please apply early, we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis and the vacancies will close once all positions have been filled.



About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals, reports and applications to external bodies.



Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to work to agreed timelines and milestones and maintain excellent written records and excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate activities with the other team members directly involved in this project.



Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.



The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.



Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent

of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).



We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City



Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.



Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.



With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.



We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.



Further information

For further information and informal enquires please contact Dr Craig Beall, e-mail c.beall@exeter.ac.uk or Dr Tom Piers, email t.piers@exeter.ac.uk

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What skills and experience we're looking for



Required to start in September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter, the school is looking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and innovative teacher of Science prepared to teach all three disciplines to GCSE level. Most importantly however we seek to appoint a great teacher who is able to motivate and enthuse students, someone who can convey a passion for the study of Science. The existing Science team is friendly and supportive with a wealth of experience in teaching and examining. We are keen to provide professional development opportunities and we are receptive to new ideas. We have dedicated, well-appointed laboratories, the department is very well resourced, and the teachers are supported by an enthusiastic technician.



What the school offers its staff



For the right applicant, a relocation package and TLR allowance may be available.



The Leadership Team are passionate about Continued Professional Development and performance management is built around self-assessment and professional portfolios.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Trial Management Support Assist with the development and writing of trial specific procedures including development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to the management of the studies. Assist with the oversight and administration of Serious Adverse Events resolving queries, logging and reconciliation of events and notification of events to the relevant committees and authorities. Support with the preparation and submission of amendments and annual progress/safety reports to the Health Research Authority (HRA), Research Ethics Committees (RECs) and R&D departments. Attend trial and R&D meetings as required. Assist with monitoring where required, and ensuring monitoring actions completed by study delivery teams. To attend R&D conferences and support with preparation and presentation of papers related to study delivery as required. Trial Coordination, Delivery, and Data Management Assist with the co-ordination and oversight of the day to day running and closure of the trial. Work closely with clinical study teams to ensure studies are conducted in line with the protocol and all applicable regulatory requirements. Assist with the development and/or review other essential clinical research documents including patient information sheets/letters, informed consent forms as well as regulatory paperwork ensuring compliance with relevant SOPs, legislative requirements and guidelines in accordance to SWLSTG Policies and Procedures and Good Clinical Practice. Assist with the development of essential study manuals, and trackers including communications tools for the trial, e.g. drafting progress reports. Support data management.. Ensure all data for the trial is collected in line with the Research Protocol and study timelines. Collect informed consent from participants, arrange and perform semi-structured interviews (online or in person). Analyse the interview data under supervision. Assist with the management of online databases and provide technical support to trial participants. Assist with data validation, producing reports and ensuring data is ready for analysis, in line with the study statisticians. Liaise with internal and external collaborators to facilitate data collection and analysis. Assist with the maintenance of the Trial Master File. Assist the Trial Manager, Chief Investigator and Statistician in writing the study related publication and final report. To provide administration of clinical research throughout the project life cycle, from study set-up, initiation through to closure and archiving. To assist delivery staff, where required, to ensure that trial protocols are adhered to by all members of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring follow up appointments and tests required are ordered and arranged. Administration Planning and supporting the meetings and work of the various groups and bodies associated with the trial. To extract clinical information from case notes, to receive clinical and scientific information from research collaborators and to input data accurately into the online database and research files. This includes the appropriate handling and transmission of encrypted and personal data. Develop and maintain effective electronic filing systems. Undertake clerical/secretarial tasks as required by the research team. Provide cross cover for other CRU research projects where required. Organise participant travel and book rooms for study appointments as required.