VACANCIES AT CHRIST'S COLLEGE
Academic Vacancies
Three Stipendiary Junior Research Fellowships
Stipend: £25,217 (with a PHD) £20,675 (without a PhD)
The College invites applications for three Stipendiary Junior Research Fellowships, summarised below. All three Fellowships are tenable for four years from not later than 1st October 2021 and are not renewable. Candidates are advised that a Junior Research Fellowship is intended for a researcher early in their career. A successful applicant is expected to be either a graduate student, probably in the latter stages of research leading to a PhD degree (or equivalent), or a post-doctoral researcher who has completed their PhD Degree after 1st January 2020.
Applications and referees' reports must be submitted through the web site and received by the College by 12:00 noon on Thursday 22nd October 2020. Selected candidates will be invited to the College for interview on or around Wednesday 13th January 2021.
Click here for the application web site which will give further information. (Queries should be directed to jrf@christs.cam.ac.uk, as stated on the application web site.)
1. Stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship
This Fellowship is open to those whose research is principally in one or more of the following subject areas:
Asian & Middle Eastern Studies; Anthropology; Archaeology; English, History & Philosophy of Science; Modern & Medieval Languages; Music; Philosophy; Theology.
2. A H Lloyd Stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship
This Fellowship is open to those whose research is principally in one or more of the following subject areas:
Archaeology; English; Modern & Medieval Languages
Please note that applications submitted for Archaeology, English or Modern & Medieval Languages will be considered for both the Stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship and the A H Lloyd Junior Research Fellowship.
3. W H D Rouse Stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship
This Fellowship is open to those whose research is principally in one or more of the following areas:
Classics; Indian Languages; Indo-European Philology.
Please note that applications submitted for Classics; Indian Languages or Indo-European Philology will only be considered for the W H D Rouse Junior Research Fellowship.
Non-Stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship
The College invites applications for a non-stipendiary post as a Junior Research Fellow for research in Biological and Medical Sciences; Arts and Humanities; or Social Sciences; open to those who have, or expect to have, secured post-doctoral funding support at Cambridge University. The Fellowship will be tenable for at least two years, but not more than four years, from not later than 1st October 2021.
Applications are invited from candidates who hold a first degree, or a higher degree or are studying for a higher degree. Candidates are advised that a Research Fellowship such as this is intended for a researcher early in their career, and will offer an opportunity to carry out novel research in a stimulating academic environment.
A successful applicant is expected to be either a graduate student in the latter stages of research leading to a PhD Degree (or equivalent) or a post-doctoral researcher who has been awarded their PhD Degree after 1st January 2019.
Letters of application, together with the completed form, should be sent to hrmanager@christs.cam.ac.uk to arrive no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday 12th January 2021, including a curriculum vitae with details of qualifications, publications and experience, together with a research statement and the names and addresses of two persons who have agreed to act as academic referees. Candidates must arrange for their referees to send their references direct to hrmanager@christs.cam.ac.uk so that references are received by the closing date of 12:00 noon on Tuesday 12th January 2021. (It may not be necessary for referees to write a new reference; submitting a copy of a reference already sent in connection with the applicant's post-doctoral appointment will often suffice). Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interview, expected to be held during the week commencing 1st March 2021.
Assistant Staff Vacancies
RELIEF PORTERS
Flexible hours
Salary based on and annual full time equivalent of University Spine Point 24
Christ’s College seeks to appoint a additional Relief Porters to work flexibly, joining either the day or night shift team of Porters as required. The successful candidates should be able to work effectively as part of a small team and act confidently in dealing with a variety of duties including security and emergency issues and providing an efficient front of house service. Previous experience of working in a customer facing role or in a campus based environment will be advantageous.
The salary for this post will be paid at point 24 of the University’s single pay spine which currently equates to £20,130 (pro rata for time worked). Other benefits include a contributory pension scheme, free meals when on duty and use of the College gym.
An application form and job description with person specification for this post can be downloaded. To apply, please submit a completed application form and covering letter outlining your suitability for the post by the closing deadline of 12 noon on Monday, 5th October, 2020. It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday, 12th October. Applications may be e-mailed to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or posted to the Assistant to the Director of College Services, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU.
KITCHEN PORTER
Day and evening work; £10 per hour
The College wishes to appoint a KITCHEN PORTER to work flexibly on a casual basis.
The College’s Catering Department provides a comprehensive catering service to its Fellows, Students, Alumni and Staff as well as conference and B&B guests.
The role of Kitchen Porter is to assist the team by undertaking cleaning and other duties including dish and pot washing and helping to ensure an appropriately safe & hygienic working environment at all times.
The hourly rate for this post is £10.00 per hour. Other benefits include a contributory pension scheme, uniform and free meals when on duty and use of the College gym.
This busy department operates a shift system of early and late shifts with alternate weekend working. Flexibility and reliability, once shifts have been accepted are important aspects of the job. Previous experience of working in a similar role would be advantageous; however, on the job training will be given.
Shift patterns are currently, week one early shift 8.00-2.00.
Week two late shift, 2.15pm - 9.00pm and working weekend split shifts.
An application form, job description with person specification for this post can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. To apply, please submit a completed application form and covering letter outlining your suitability for the post by the closing deadline of 12 noon on Monday 28th September 2020. It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly after that date. Applications may be e-mailed to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or posted to Mrs A Burton-Palmer, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU.
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What it’s like to work in hospitality in a Cambridge College
Please note that if you are shortlisted for interview you will need to prove your eligibility to work in the UK.
Christ’s College is an equal opportunities employer