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What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about Science and want to be part of something unique? Then this is the role for you!

Working 37 hours a week, term time plus 5 days, the role of Science Technician at McAuley involves providing support for science lessons across all the age ranges. With a strong focus on Health and Safety you will be working with an experienced and vibrant team of teachers and technicians, assisting in the operation and maintenance of the science labs whilst supporting in lessons where required. Applications are welcome from candidates with previous experience or graduates with a background in science as full training will be given.

What the school offers its staff

Large Catholic Comprehensive School

Enrolment of 1,200 students in Years 7 to 11 with a Sixth Form with 300 students

Recipient of the ArtsMark Gold Award Designated as an Inclusivity Quality Mark Centre of Excellence

Received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in all areas (December 2023)

Achieved positive outcomes in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 assessments

Consistent back-to-back +P8 scores

Offers a diverse array of Sixth Form courses

High staff morale and engagement

A vibrant and unique student body

Emphasises a family-first ethos, prioritising the welfare of staff and the community

Further details about the role

Have a look at our candidate pack to get a feel for what it is like to work at McAuley. Better still, contact us to arrange to come and have a chat about the role and see what we do.

Commitment to safeguarding

At The McAuley Catholic High School we are absolutely committed to keeping our young people safe by working together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Recruitment processes in our school comply with the current guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and we would expect the successful candidate to share our commitment protect children. All newly appointed colleagues will undergo an enhanced DBS as well as strict recruitment and employment checks including online checks if shortlisted.

The major duties of this Biological Science Technician position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Implement biological resource management actions as a result of research and monitoring recommendations such as exotic vegetation control, vegetation management, restoration work, riparian protection, historic scene maintenance, etc.
• Participate as a team member with the unit scientist or specialist in all phases of the research process and assumes full technical and operational responsibility for specific phases of the research.
• Provide input into the initial planning of experiments.
• Makes field observations of natural resource conditions.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Starting at $54,292 Per Year (GS 8-9)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced science professional who will provide a comprehensive efficient and effective range of technical support to meet the needs of the department. This will include preparation and maintenance of resources, ordering of supplies and supporting both staff and students in the classroom. You will need to be enthusiastic, flexible and confident in supporting practical work to A level. You may be required to work across all science departments, but specific departmental training will be provided where appropriate.

The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities within the spirit of the school and trust policies and within the framework of legislation relating to academies and education, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the trust and the governing body of the school.

What the school offers its staff

Silverdale School is an extremely popular and high achieving 11-18 comprehensive in the south west of Sheffield and is the founding school of Chorus Education Trust. Silverdale has 1,450 students on roll including 450 in Silverdale Sixth Form. In 2020 it was named the Sunday Times Top State Secondary School in the North of the Decade, in recognition of its sustained success.

Silverdale has an excellent record of student achievement at both key stage 4 and key stage 5. At our heart is one of the country’s original teaching school hubs, the South Yorkshire Teaching Hub, which includes the Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance and National Modern Languages SCITT.

At Silverdale, we benefit from a new building with excellent facilities, which was expanded in 2023 to provide further state of the art teaching facilities and a dedicated Sixth Form centre.

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.

Location: Winterbourne AcademyPost: Science Technician
Contract type: Full time – Term time only plus INSETS.
Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday.Pay Scale: Grade 10 £24,702-£25,979 (£21,246- £22344 pro -rata)
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Science Technician to join our team at Winterbourne Academy on a Permanent Contract, starting on 6th January 2025.
The post-holder will play an important role in supporting the teaching staff within the Science Department and in ensuring the safe and proper use and maintenance of resources and equipment. They will provide technical and administrative support to teaching staff in Science Department, including some in-class support with student activities.
The Science Faculty delivers the full range of courses to A level, with significant numbers of students following the science pathway across groups of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Science.
Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.
We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.
We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive, and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding, and HR expertise.
We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Thrive Mental Wellbeing App
• Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: Monday 11th November 2024
Date of Interviews: As soon as possible following closing date
The Olympus Academy Trust – Winterbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies, and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process, we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Full-time, fixed term two (2) year appointment
$101,369 - $108,683 (ALA6-ALA8) per annum plus 17% superannuation
Bentley based (Perth, Western Australia)

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Are you looking to join a multi-disciplinary team that includes researchers from Physics, Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering?
We have an exciting opportunity for two Research Assistants to join Curtin University, supporting the Removing Cobalt from Hard Metal Cutting Tools project.
Each position will carry out and contribute to the development of the computational research programme that is the cornerstone of the Trailblazer project, which is focussed on the understanding of the mechanical properties of hard metals (mainly WC-Co) under realistic conditions and designing computational workflows generally applicable for the development of hard metals, a compound consisting of a hard and a soft phase.
The Research Assistant situated within the School

... Click here to view more detail / apply for Research Assistant

Major Duties:

At the GS-05 level:

• surveying and monitoring a variety of mammals/owls using standardized survey,
• deploying remote cameras,
• tracking animals using VHF and GPS technology,
• collecting and recording observational data, managing data and equipment associated with bat detectors, wildlife cameras, and telemetry receivers,
• navigating using GPS technology,
• interacting with the public regarding sensitive wildlife management issues,
• presenting scientific information to peers and public,
• training interns and volunteers,
• entering field data in the office,
• assisting with other wildlife projects, as needed,
• working well independently,
• maintaining equipment and gear,
• demonstrating excellent problem solving and communication skills.

At the GS-06 level: In addition to the duties described at the GS-05 level, the incumbent's duties may include any or all of the following or similar duties:

• training and organizing field crews,
• updating and maintaining GIS and Microsoft Access databases or other similar databases,
• producing maps using GIS,
• assisting in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines. Project reports may include literature search, description of methods, data analysis, preparation of figures and charts, and summary of findings.

At the GS-07 level: In addition to the duties described at the GS-05 and GS-06 levels, the incumbent's duties may include any or all of the following or similar duties:

• being responsible for data management,
• conducting data analysis using statistical software and/or GIS,
• scheduling and supervising crews comprising 2 to 4 people.

Physical Demands: The work requires physical exertions such as regular and recurring walking, hiking, or climbing over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending; crouching, stooping, lifting or reaching to observe, collect, or record field data. Heavy items (e.g., equipment and packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis.

Working Conditions: The work is performed in an office or outdoors. The work performed involves regular and recurring exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals.

Starting at $19.02 Per Hour (GS 5-7)

The Director, Administrative Officer (AO) for Research Service is directly responsible to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Research & Development (R&D) and through to the Chief of Staff for the oversight of the administration of the Research and Development programs at the Loma Linda VA Health Care System.

Duties encompass administrative aspects for comprehensive support and evaluation of administrative efforts of the VA Loma Linda HCS (VALLHCS).

The VALLHCS Research Program is a large, multifaceted investigator-initiated operation comprised of around 200 active projects funded by federal, private enterprise, non-profit, pharmaceutical sponsors, and academic sponsors. An average of 90 principal investigators, and approximately 250 individuals (VA salaried employees, WOC appointees, medical care staff, IPA's and trainees) are involved in the research, which includes biomedical laboratory, clinical, health services and rehabilitation fields.

Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Ensures that the VA Research program is administered efficiently and in compliance with a variety of policies and laws.
• Manages a variable portfolio of funding.
• Ensures adequate resources are available to investigators and staff.
• Assists investigators and prospective investigators in their effort to carry out VA's Research mission.
• Improves communication within the facility, the office of R&D, the individual research programs, and the principal investigators.
• Effectively manages risk in the Research Program.
• Ensures all compliance related aspects regarding the conduct of approved research are met.
• Provides good "customer service" by being available, and supportive to investigators, and other relevant personnel within the area of responsibility.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Advises and guides the administrative activities of multiple subordinate research teams within multiple disciplines, which requires an in-depth knowledge of general research systems, programs, and practices of the VHA, NIH and other funding entities.
• Ability to communicate, negotiate, and collaborate with researchers as well as those from other organizational segments to assure maximal program achievements.
• Develops internal monitoring end tracking systems to ensure that researchers and research staff comply with VA guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures (as well as those of other applicable federal agencies) to protect sensitive information, including veteran's personal identifiers and health information.
• Reviews research proposal submissions for budgetary adequacy, compliance with agency format requirements, administrative completeness.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of internal VA policies as well as external to the agency policies and laws impacting the conduct of VA research.
• Develops and maintains systems to manage the oversight and the coordination of investigations into issues of project management which include appropriate committee reviews, research committee management, liaison with committees such the Institutional Review Boards and Institutional Animal Committee, Biosafety and Conflict of Interest.
• Reviews letters of intent and research proposals to ensure program relevance and conformance with published guidelines.
• Manages the equipment for Research Service ensuring that it is maintained in useful condition and properly assigned/ accounted for.
• Assigns work based on priorities taking into consideration task difficulty, requirement of assignment and capabilities.
• Maintains continuous liaison with the VAMC human resources office in areas of personnel recruiting, promotion, training, equal opportunity employment disciplinary action, performance evaluation, and other areas.
• Prepares a variety of complex, analytical reports for use by Research leadership and facility management in support of policy making and planning efforts.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer, Research Service/PD30923-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $101,121 Per Year (GS 12)

Class Act Teaching Services are currently working with a Secondary School in Bicester who are looking for a Science Teacher to start in January 2025. The school are looking for a Science Teacher for a permanent position to teach science to all year groups across KS3 and 4.

This Secondary School is proud to offer their students a curriculum that is varied and challenging so every individual can reach their potential. The school has been rated ‘Good’ under the former Ofsted ratings for schools and aims to prepare every student for the next step in their lives.

Science Teacher Role:

• Good knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 Science curriculum; including Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Able to plan and deliver engaging and comprehensive lessons
• Maintain a well organised classroom and ensure the safe use and storage of all equipment
• Work effectively with other members of staff, both within the department and throughout the school
• Ability to assess students, monitor their progress, and provide constructive feedback
• Compliance with the schools’ policies and the reliable implementation of these

Science Teacher Requirement:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent qualification
• Have recent mainstream school-based experience as a Science Teacher in a Secondary School
• Have a good level of classroom and behaviour management
• A relevant Science related degree is desirable
• SEND experience is desirable

Why Class Act Teaching Services?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Class Act Teaching Services are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and are proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

Recommend a friend and receive up to £200 of Amazon vouchers – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Psychology for a highly motivated Research Assistant researcher to join the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems. The Co-Centre is an exciting 6-year, 35M Euro Research Investment funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

The Co-Centre brings together an academic team from 17 research institutions across all 3 jurisdictions. The vision of the Co-Centre is to develop innovative and transformative solutions to transition our food systems to become more resilient and sustainable through a multi and interdisciplinary programme of basic and applied research. The Co-Centre research is structured as Platforms, demonstrator projects and spokes which include targeted projects which are funded wholly or in part by industry. A platform dedicated to Nutrition and Health will provide evidence-based data to encourage the development, acceptance, and uptake of healthy diets from sustainable sources (HDSS) across all population groups.

This role will support Professor Louise Dye to conduct a programme of research within this platform which seeks to understand and ensure equitable access to breakfast provision and intake in children and adolescents across the Island of Ireland. This research will support the transition to HDSS and address micronutrient deficiencies.

The Psychology Department at the University of Sheffield is among the largest in the UK and has been consistently ranked as one of the outstanding research departments in all seven UK Research Assessment Exercises to date. Over 90% of our department’s research was classed as internationally excellent or world leading in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

What We Offer:

• 38 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

Class Act Teaching Services are the leading supply agency in Oxfordshire and we are working with a Secondary School, rated 'Good' under the former Ofsted ratings for schools who are looking for a Science Teacher. This Science Teacher role is a supply role from the beginning of November until the the end of term. The school ethos is to challenge and prepare the students for the next step in the lives and they are looking to make this position permanent for a Science Teacher who can embody these values.

This Secondary School is proud to offer their students a curriculum that is varied and challenging so every individual can reach their potential. The school has been rated ‘Good’ under the former Ofsted ratings for schools and aims to prepare every student for the next step in their lives.

Science Teacher Role:

• Good knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 Science curriculum; including Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Able to plan and deliver engaging and comprehensive lessons
• Maintain a well organised classroom and ensure the safe use and storage of all equipment
• Work effectively with other members of staff, both within the department and throughout the school
• Ability to assess students, monitor their progress, and provide constructive feedback
• Compliance with the schools’ policies and the reliable implementation of these

Science Teacher Requirement:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent qualification
• Have recent mainstream school-based experience as a Science Teacher in a Secondary School
• Have a good level of classroom and behaviour management
• A relevant Science related degree is desirable
• SEND experience is desirable

Why Class Act Teaching Services?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Class Act Teaching Services are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and are proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

Recommend a friend and receive up to £200 of Amazon vouchers – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is an exciting school. Our vision of delivering exceptional learning experiences that enable young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives permeates everything we do. Alongside the highest standards, a golden thread of care, encouragement and enrichment opportunity runs through the school. Our young people are invested, they are unique, resilient and they take responsibility for their own actions. These simple values enable them to fulfil every aspect of their potential. We invite you to visit the school so that you can see for yourself how amazing our school community is and gain a clear picture of our journey and the bright future of Sir Thomas Wharton Academy.

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science to add to our fully staffed department due to increasing numbers, who will support the department to continue to achieve excellent outcomes for our students. We are looking for someone who will possess the key knowledge, attributes and skills to deliver engaging and informative lessons that motivate and enthuse the students at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy to invest in their learning.

A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the Principal and key Middle and Senior Leaders is welcomed, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.

The ideal candidate will:

• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards of teaching and learning.
• fully 'buy in' to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.
• have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
• be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to drive up educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.
• have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach science effectively across the age and ability ranges.
• have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes.
• be a team player and work closely with other leaders and professionals to develop and implement effective strategies and processes of departmental improvement.
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• be committed to the Sir Thomas Wharton Academy vision.
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

For further information please contact: Mrs Nichola Winder, PA to the Principal at n.winder@stwacademy.com

The ‘Application Form’, 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link: Maltby Learning Trust - careers

Closing Date: Monday 11 November 2024 at 9:00 am

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning.
• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and continuous programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD).
• an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven, and supportive staff.
• an opportunity to shape strategy within an already successful department.

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.

I'm recruiting for a Product Development / R&D Engineer to work with my client who is a global manufacturing company based in Ayrshire.

Responsibilities / Duties;

• Analysis and assessment of large volumes of technical data.
• Preparing technical reports with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Creating design documentation including specifications, drawings, design calculations, models, technical reports, test and trials procedures.
• Support the manufacture by investigating and resolving performance issues.
• Working on multiple projects.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree in engineering or scientific discipline.
• The role typically requires a diverse engineering skill set.
• High degree of attention to detail.

Science Technician (Fixed-Term until 31/05/25)
(37 Hours Per Week / 39 Weeks Per Annum - Term-Time Only)
Rate of pay: £12.80 – £13.69 per hour (Grade D).
We seek a suitable candidate to fulfil the role of Science Technician. The Science department at SMCC has a purpose-built preparation room serving six laboratories. The technician would be required to support the delivery of Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE level.
The role involves taking responsibility for the practical resourcing for KS3 and GCSE classes under the direction of the teaching staff. In-class support of students during experiments would be part of this role. The ability to be proactive in the preparation of planned experiments and reactive to situations that may arise such as spillages or broken equipment is vital. A willingness to be trained as a First Aider is also important.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic with good communication skills. A knowledge of and passion for science would be highly desirable. Previous experience and/or a willingness to undergo training is essential. Good IT skills including in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, databases and others software would be advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a good school within a strong and experienced Science department and your existing skills will be enhanced and developed through our CPD programme.
Closing date is 9.30am on Thursday 7th November 2024. Interviews will be held the following week. For an informal discussion, please contact Mr Simon Walker

Contract type: Fixed term until October 2027

About us:
At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Overview of the Role: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Dr. Becky Carlyle's lab as part of a collaborative project led by Professor Paul Harrison (Oxford Psychiatry). The project involves partnerships with Professor Carol Robinson (Oxford Chemistry), Dr. Thomas Hyde (Lieber Institute for Brain Development), and Professor Gary Stephens (Reading Pharmacology). The ideal candidate will have experience with membrane protein enrichment and preparation for mass-spectrometry analysis. A key focus will be developing assays to detect and quantify calcium channel conformations and interactomes, contributing to research on psychiatric disease mechanisms within a vibrant, international team. This is a 3-year position, available immediately.

Key Responsibilities:
Optimize cellular and molecular approaches for membrane protein enrichment
Develop and implement mass-spectrometry assays for protein analysis
Manage academic research and related administrative tasks
Refine scientific techniques and protocols, testing and analysing hypotheses
Collaborate on scientific reports, journal articles, and presentations
Operate specialist lab equipment and advise colleagues on protocols
Represent the research group at meetings and seminars
Selection Criteria:
PhD/DPhil in bioscience (or near completion)
Mass-spectrometry expertise, including sample preparation and data analysis
Strong research, project management, and communication skills
Experience with human brain tissue proteomics is a plus.
What we offer:
Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:
Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 21st November.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 2nd December, and can be held face-to-face or on Microsoft Teams.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

Follow us:
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram to learn more about our work and culture. Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the DPAG HR Team: hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk

DPAG’s Statement of Inclusion:
We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. Our policies, practices and Respectful Behaviours Framework underpin this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and focused individual, with a passion for Science.

What the school offers its staff

Thank you for considering joining our trust. We are privileged to be the CEOs of the Brighter Futures Learning Partnership Trust (BFLPT) and to be working with like‐minded headteachers, leaders, staff and board members who understand how important education is to life chances and social mobility. The BFLPT Board is determined to see a high‐performing multi‐academy Trust which delivers exceptional and enriching learning experiences for all its children, young people and staff. We believe that by working collaboratively, we will create the educational platform on which to build the strong foundations needed for educational success. There could not be a better time to join our Trust, which includes a diverse and successful range of schools; four Doncaster primary schools, an infant school, an 11-16 secondary school (Hungerhill) and Doncaster University Technical College. Hungerhill School benefitted from being a Teaching and National Support school for many years; its legacy of strong collaboration is still recognised today both locally and nationally with strong student outcomes above national averages. Doncaster UTC opened in 2020 in a state-of-the-art building which supports the strong employer led curriculum designed to create engineers and technologists of the future. The school has already won several national and local awards and is recognised by Baker Dearing Trust as being one of its flagship schools. More recently we have been awarded a second Free School Bid and the Trust will open a second Doncaster UTC specialising in Green Technologies and Health Care Sciences. We are excited about the future and the many expanding professional development opportunities for our staff. In September 2021 we implemented a new Primary Knowledge Curriculum in all primary and infant schools and all our schools are heavily invested in the development of a mathematics mastery curriculum and lead on a number of projects supported by the South Yorkshire Maths Hubs. We are extremely proud that our Ofsted reports have acknowledged that all our schools are good or better. The reports demonstrate that our schools are delivering better student/pupil outcomes by working together, sharing leadership and teacher knowledge and resources. All of this, of course, could not be achieved without our strong body of exceptionally hard working and committed support staff. This has been testament to the strong investment in staff and pupils; our standards are high, but we take the investment in our staff very seriously. We are also part of a network of national schools who are reshaping their curriculum, drawing on research and cognitive based science which will ensure all our children make accelerated progress. We employ a number of Ofsted trained consultants across the Trust who are supporting our subject leaders to design and shape the best learning experiences for our young people and in doing so, we are providing very bespoke support and training for teaching staff who want to invest in themselves. We are very proud of our story so far. Our robust teacher development programmes and associate staff performance management systems allow for internal recognition and support to help encourage colleagues to thrive and develop within role. We are also very clear about reasonable, professional expectations, so that colleagues understand what is required of them, and are confident in their ability to deliver. We also have many associate staff who are being supported to develop themselves through additional professional courses as we believe this is the hallmark of an outstanding Trust. The successful candidate will be based at Hungerhill School but may be required to work elsewhere within the Trust, as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher/Principal, CEO, for the discharge of their duties.

Further details about the role

Further details and application forms are available by visiting our website at brighterfutureslpt.com.(CV’s will not be accepted for this post).If you feel you are the person we are looking for, you should fill in the enclosed application form and add a concise letter of no more than two sides of A4(this must be submitted as a separate document and not included in the body of an email)addressing the following:

• Why you are applying for this position.
• How your experience to date will enable you to successfully take on the role.

Closing date for applications is 9am 7 November 2024

Interviews will be held on 20 November 2024

*Please note that if you have not been contacted by 4pm 7 November, you have not been shortlisted for interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

As BFLPT we promote diversity and applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions are ‘protected’.

These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

The school/UTC will carry out on-line searches as part of their due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates who will also be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Shortlisted candidates will be emailed a self-disclosure form together with a flow chart detailing what is ‘protected’ under the Act and should not be disclosed. This MUST be returned before interview.

With our very best wishes,

Helen Redford Hernandez & Garath Rawson

CEOs of Brighter Futures Learning Partnership Trust

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.