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United Kingdom, Guildford

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to join Dr Lindsay Broadbent’s group in the Section of Virology, School of Biosciences, University of Surrey.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative translational research project exploring the association of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and the development of childhood asthma. The successful candidate will use complex respiratory epithelial cell models grown and differentiated at air-liquid interface to explore virus-host interactions and subsequent innate immune responses and signalling pathways.

We are therefore looking for a highly motivated individual with or about to obtain a PhD in a biological science related subject, and proven ability in cell biology and virus research. A background in culturing primary cells and/or organoid systems, virology, innate immunology and transcriptomics would also be highly beneficial.

Our well-equipped laboratory is located in the School of Biosciences at the beautiful campus of the University of Surrey, close to London. The dynamic and growing Section of Virology is comprised of five research groups focused on the molecular and cellular basis of disease caused by a range of important human and animal pathogens including herpesviruses, poxviruses, SARS-CoV2, RSV and arboviruses.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is a fantastic place to work with a beautiful, green campus, a picturesque lake (great for summertime picnics!) and fantastic sports facilities. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous leave of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays, a market leading pension, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

When completing the online application form, please ensure you include a cover letter.

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Lindsay Broadbent (l.broadbent@surrey.ac.uk)

Interviews are likely to be held on the 13th or 16th December

We acknowledge, understand and embrace cultural diversity

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University of Surrey

£22,154 to £23,463 per annum pro rata (0.6 FTE)

We are seeking to recruit a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist or Counselling Psychologist (BACP, UKCP or BPS registered, or eligible for such) to join our established multidisciplinary team working with students with wide ranging and sometimes complex issues. The role is offered on a part time, 3-day-a-week basis, for a 0.6 Full time Equivalent.

About 70% of our sessions are ‘One at a Time’, and we also support students with brief counselling contracts, and sometimes over the longer term, both face to face and via video. Some counsellors also offer phone, email and IM counselling, but this is optional.

We are offering:


	Being part of a dynamic and supportive team of counsellors
	Generous CPD allowance and additional training opportunities
	Paid for fortnightly supervision
	Multidisciplinary support with risk presentations from our ‘sister’ team of Mental Health Practitioners
	Generous annual leave and pension scheme
	A long-established culture of co-operation, mutual respect and continuous learning.


What we are looking for:


	Enthusiasm for delivering brief interventions, including One at a Time (OAAT) sessions. Training in OAAT can be provided by us.
	Some experience of working in Higher Education, Further Education or Youth Counselling
	Able to assess, manage and work therapeutically with crisis, risk and complex presentations
	Integrative and flexible therapeutic approach
	Able to bring new skills, life experience and fresh perspectives to our team
	Understanding and experience of promoting the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda.


Core hours are 9am-5pm. Candidates must be able to attend campus for all their working hours.

We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our University community and our team. We would strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as counsellors from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, those with neurodiversity and those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

Further details
Job Description


United Kingdom, London

We are committed to providing opportunities for all and have been transforming lives in London and further afield for over 120 years. We are part of a diverse group comprising London South Bank University, University Academies and Colleges and an enterprise centre. We take pride in the value that our degree programmes add, the employability and success of our graduates and the impact of our world-leading applied research.

To build on our strengths and position us best for future success, we are currently undergoing an academic re-shaping exercise, which involves combining eight schools of study into three Colleges, each with three or four Schools within them. This will facilitate enhanced strategic leadership across related subject areas, promote synergies between teaching and research, and provide a strong platform for sustainable growth.

We are now seeking a Head of the School of Law and Education, one of three Schools within the College of Society & Professions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, outward looking, multi-disciplinary teaching and learning community committed to a socially just, globally responsible approach to higher education. The School contributes to a growing research culture in the College and is ambitious to grow its CPD, enterprise and postgraduate offer.

Located in the heart of London, the School is research-led, close to practice, and connected to a well-established network of partners. This enables it to offer an excellent vocationally-orientated education for students grounded in the contemporary issues and debates of its constituent disciplines, Law, Criminology and Education, whilst maintaining a strong sense of ethical responsibility to the diverse communities it serves.

Ideal candidates will be able to understand and nurture our history, our diversity and our distinctiveness. They will have a track record of providing effective and transformational leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment, with analytical skills and the ability to think broadly and strategically. Evidence of a substantial academic management track record and involvement in curriculum development is crucial. Candidates will be skilled communicators, with the ability to take people with them, and experience of working through influence.

The new Head will work with the School and wider University community to celebrate our strengths and achievements and help forge an ambitious path forward. They will drive the strategy and overall progress of the School, working with colleagues to develop and maintain excellence across both teaching/learning and research and playing a central role in relations with external partners.

You will be part of a great team, turning your passion into purpose.

For more information, please visit https://www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/lsbu-le/

The closing date for applications, which should be in the form of a CV and cover letter and sent to lsbu-le@minervasearch.com, is 18 December 2024.

Interviews will take place w/c 27 January 2025.

LSBU aims to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities both as an employer and as an educational institution and seek people who share our commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and particularly candidates from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background who are underrepresented at this level.


London South Bank University

United Kingdom, Southampton

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at the Health Services Library at Southampton General Hospital as a Customer Services Assistant. The successful candidate will deliver a high quality and professional customer service to everyone who interacts with our Library services. You will also form part of the University Library Enquiries team where you will answer customer queries in person, over the phone and in an online environment via a chat service and email.

Successful candidates will be entitled to 20 days annual leave per year plus University Closure Days (pro-rated for part time staff), a contributory pension scheme and a structured training programme.

The following shift patterns are available: Friday to Sunday 13.45-20.15.

This post is offered on a part time 19.5 hours per week, permanent contract.

If you would like more information about the role please contact Amanda Clayton, Library Site Manager A.C.Clayton@soton.ac.uk or Charlotte White, Customer Services Manager  C.J.White@soton.ac.uk.


University of Southampton

$109,074 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

Australia, Adelaide


	Based in UniSA Online at the City West campus in Adelaide
	Full-time, continuing position
	Commencement Salary: $109,074 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)


About the Role

Working on site in Adelaide, South Australia, this full-time role will work within UniSA Online to support the development and delivery of curriculum for the online Bachelor of Psychology program.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with expertise and passion in teaching psychology, which will include contributing to the design, development and teaching of engaging course curricula and materials for the program. The role will include implementing teaching approaches that maximise the student experience and learning outcomes and will also contribute to the recruitment and development of online tutoring staff within UniSA Online.

We are currently recruiting for an Online Lecturer to teach first, second and third-year courses into the Bachelor of Psychology degree program. We are looking for candidates to have expertise in teaching statistics and research methodologies as well as in a range of discipline specific courses in psychology. In addition, candidates will have experiences in managing diverse student cohorts along with competing demands.    

The Bachelor of Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and as a result, applicants must fulfil APAC teaching requirements.

Critical to the success of the role will be establishing strong partnerships with stakeholders across the University to ensure that UniSA Online identifies and responds to strategic opportunities, and effectively leading and mentoring academic staff within the teaching team.

* This role does not have the capacity to work remotely, the successful candidate must reside in Adelaide, South Australia.
* This position, internally titled Online Course Facilitator, is advertised as Online Lecturer for broader industry recognition and alignment. 

About UniSA Online  

UniSA Online offers fully online degrees purposely designed for study on demand, 24/7 student support, and access to state of the art teaching and learning resources through an interactive online platform. The UniSA Online unit, reporting to the Provost & Chief Academic Officer, delivers high quality, supportive, flexible and interactive online education for students, and embodies the corporate values of innovation, client service and academic excellence.

UniSA Online supports UniSA’s strategic ambitions detailed in Enterprise25, to grow the online postgraduate programs and short courses, and expand reach to students based overseas.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience 


	Doctoral qualification in Psychology 
	Evidence of recent teaching experience and discipline knowledge within a relevant field 
	Demonstrated passion for and proficiency in undertaking teaching duties including the design and preparation of online teaching activities and resources 
	Demonstrated knowledge and experience of a wide range of education technologies such as learning management systems (LMS – e.g. Moodle, BlackBoard, or Canvas), and virtual classrooms 


Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:


	Access to great personal development opportunities
	Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
	Flexible working conditions
	Employee assistance and development programs
	Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
	A variety of leave arrangements 


Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.  

Start Your Unstoppable Career

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6707.

Applications close: 11:30 pm Wednesday 27 November 2024

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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