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Application Form CHRIS 5 is typically used for applications for Assistant Staff posts.

Application Form CHRIS 6 should be used to accompany applications by CV (mostly for academic, academic-related  and research vacancies).

Information about the forms, and different versions of the form (PDF, Word or RTF format) are available for download via the form links.

Employment Policy:

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Current opportunities

Consultant in Public Health Medicine (Part-Time)

Consultant in Public Health Medicine (Part-Time)

The Cambridge Institute of Public Health, Robinson Way, Cambridge BioMedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR

Salary: Consultant Scale

The post is for 2 PA’s a week (8 hours) for one year.

The Cambridge Institute of Public Health within the School of Clinical Medicine wish to appoint an Unestablished Consultant in Public Health Medicine.

The purpose of the role is to provide strategic and scientific/technical support for the Director of the Institute in her research and research administration activities by:

  •  Playing a key role in the development of strategic opportunities to increase research and research support capacity, and to bring in additional grant funding.
  •  Assisting and advising the Director with all Institute business, communication and Public Health networking.
  •  Co-ordinating and delivering the public health aims and objectives of all the Institute initiatives.

The postholder will act in an expert advisory capacity on public health knowledge, standards and practice when attending internal and external meetings with public health partners and colleagues. Applicants must be included in the GMC/GDC Specialist Register or UK Voluntary Register (UKVR) for Public Health Specialists .If included in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice. They must also have organisational management experience at Executive Level.

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Professor Carol Brayne email cb105@medschl.cam.ac.uk or 01223 730321

To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link in the ‘Apply online’ section of the advert published on the University’s Job Opportunities pages: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/2736/. This will route you to the University’s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. This appointment also requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.

Closing Date: 18th December 2013

Please quote reference SY02334 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further particulars can be found here: Consultant_in_Public_Health_Medicine_Further_Particulars_05.12.13

Research Associate in Behaviour and Health Research Unit (SPHR)

Research Associate in Behavioural Science

Location: Cambridge Institute of Public Health, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR

Department of Public Health and Primary Care

Salary: £28,132 – £36,661 pa

This post is funded to 31st December 2015

The Behaviour and Health Research Unit is offering an excellent opportunity for a postdoctoral behavioural scientist to develop a research career in the Behavioural Sciences. The Unit’s aim is to contribute evidence to national and international efforts to achieve sustained behaviour change in order to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. Our work has a particular emphasis on studying interventions that alter environments to cue healthier behaviours via non-conscious processes.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of Professor Theresa Marteau, collaborating with other team members based in Bristol and Exeter, as part of the NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR). The successful candidate will contribute to a programme of research entitled: “Changing environmental cues to reduce alcohol consumption”. This will involve running experiments in lab and field settings (including bar environments) principally focused on elaborating the impact of a range of cues, (on alcohol consumption) such as adverts.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject, a good track record of publications in peer reviewed academic journals, be well organised, responsible, capable of using own initiative and able to work to deadlines.

For further details on the Behaviour and Health Research Unit, follow the link to our website: http://www.bhru.iph.cam.ac.uk/.

To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link in the ‘Apply online’ section of the advert published on the University’s Job Opportunities pages: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/2734/. This will route you to the University’s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Theresa Marteau email: tm388@medschl.cam.ac.uk.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Please quote reference RH02332 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further Particulars can be found here: Further_Particulars_Research_Staff_BHRU_04.12.13

PhD studentships in Cardiovascular Epidemiology

4-year PhD studentships in Cardiovascular Epidemiology

The Department of Public Health & Primary Care at the University of Cambridge is looking for applicants with strong quantitative skills who wish to undertake a PhD programme in Cardiovascular Epidemiology, commencing in October 2014.

Successful applicants will enter the Quantitative Stream of the prestigious 4-year PhD programme in Cardiovascular Research funded by the British Heart Foundation. In the first year, the students will undertake the MPhil in Epidemiology with an 8-week research project in the third term. Successful candidates will then progress to a 3-year PhD thesis project in the area of Population Health & Genomics, linking human genetics, genomics and population health sciences to cardiovascular disease research. The programme will provide the opportunity to work with world-leading researchers from the School of Medicine, the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and the Institute of Public Health.

Applicants will require a 2:1 degree or higher in a related quantitative subject, such as Maths, Statistics or similar. Support includes a stipend (currently £19,919 for years one and two, £21,542 for year three and £23,298 for year four), PhD registration fees at UK/EU student rate, research expenses and some travel costs.

Before applying please check your eligibility under BHF residency requirements.

Further Information & Applications
Application details are available at: www-cardiovascular.medschl.cam.ac.uk/phd

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Adam Butterworth at: asb38@medschl.cam.ac.uk

Closing date 2nd January 2014. Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview w/c 20th January 2014.

Please quote RH02325 on all correspondence.

Research Associate in Behaviour and Health Research Unit

Research Associate in Behavioural Science

Location: Cambridge Institute of Public Health, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR

Salary: £27,854 – £36,298 pa

This post is funded to 31st December 2015

The Behaviour and Health Research Unit is offering an excellent opportunity for a postdoctoral behavioural scientist to develop a research career in the Behavioural Sciences. The Unit’s aim is to contribute evidence to national and international efforts to achieve sustained behaviour change in order to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. Our work has a particular emphasis on studying interventions that alter environments to cue healthier behaviours via non-conscious processes.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of Professor Theresa Marteau, collaborating with a distributed team of collaborating senior investigators and with postdoctoral researchers and students within the Behaviour and Health Research Unit. The successful candidate will develop and manage research projects, conduct research of international quality, and publish in high quality peer reviewed journals. The work of the post holder will include i) developing a pilot study on the impact of standing desks on energy expenditure, and ii) assessing the impact of portion size packaging on consumption of food and drink and the extent to which this is modified by executive function.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject, a good track record of publications in peer reviewed academic journals, be well organised, responsible, capable of using own initiative and able to work to deadlines.

For further details on the Behaviour and Health Research Unit, follow the link to our website: http://www.bhru.iph.cam.ac.uk/.

To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link in the ‘Apply online’ section of the advert published on the University’s Job Opportunities pages: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/2695/. This will route you to the University’s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Theresa Marteau email: tm388@medschl.cam.ac.uk.

Closing Date:3rd January 2013

Interview Date:17th January 2013

Reference number: RH02300

Further particulars can be found here: Further_Particulars_Research_Associate_BHRU_03 12 13

Project Coordinator (Administration)

PROJECT COORDINATOR (ADMINISTRATION)

Department of Public Health and Primary Care (DPHPC), University of Cambridge

Location of post: Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge, CB1 8RN

Salary: Grade 5 – £24,049 – £27,047

Limited tenure – The funds for this post are available for two years in the first instance.

The Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit (CEU) within the DPHPC (one of Europe’s leading academic departments of population health sciences) is an internationally recognised interdisciplinary group currently comprising >50 staff and students. The CEU (http://www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/CEU) is taking a lead role on a randomised controlled trial, INTERVAL which is funded by the UK Blood Service (NHSBT) and is investigating the impact of increased frequency of blood donation. The INTERVAL project involves the recruitment of 50,000 blood donors to a two-year study enrolled at one of the 25 blood donation centres across England.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Coordinator to manage the INTERVAL study administration team’s core duties including (i) managing the INTERVAL helpdesk which handles participant queries (by phone and email), (ii) maintaining management of study databases, (iii) performing data checks and (iv) responding to queries from the other members of the project team. This will be a hands-on role as well as providing line management for two administration assistants within the team.

This is a diverse and varied role working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. The successful applicant should be educated to at least A-Level standard or have substantial relevant administrative experience in an NHS / academic research environment and must be IT literate in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills plus good time management and attention to detail are essential. A proactive approach and an ability to use your initiative and problem solve is also a must.

Pre-employment checks required for this post are evidence of right to work in the UK, occupational health clearance and an NHS Honorary contract.

To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link in the ‘Apply online’ section of the advert published on the University’s Job Opportunities pages which can be found here: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/2634/. This will route you to the University’s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Carmel Moore by email (csm47@medschl.cam.ac.uk) or telephone +44 (0)1223 748647.

Further details are available at http://www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/jobs/

Please quote vacancy reference No: RH02250 on all correspondence

Closing date: 23:59 Friday 13th December 2013

Interview Date(s): w/c 16th December 2013

Further Particulars can be found here.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Studentships 2014-2015

1-year Master of Philosophy in Epidemiology

1-year Master of Philosophy in Public Health

 

Internationally recognised training programme based in the UK’s highest RAE rated 5* Epidemiology and Public Health department

A number of MRC studentships are available to support eligible UK/EU nationals* to undertake the 1-year Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Epidemiology or Public Health for the 2014-2015 academic year. These internationally recognised MPhil training programmes are based in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care at the University of Cambridge, UK. 

The MPhil in Epidemiology course aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding of epidemiological principles and procedures and their application to health, including advanced training in critical appraisal, statistical analysis of epidemiological data and study design.

The MPhil in Public Health aims to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge, which when combined with appropriate practical experience, can serve as a foundation for a career as a public health professional in either a service or an academic setting.

The course is open to medical and non-medical graduates, particularly those with a background in biomedical and quantitative sciences.  Applicants should have at least a 2.1 Honours Bachelors Degree in a related field (or equivalent). Financial support may cover tuition and a generous allowance expected to be in the region of £14,000 per year for living costs.

The deadline for application is 30th March 2014.

Further Application Process

Details about the course and the online application can be found at http://www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/graduate-studies/mphil-in-epidemiology/.

For further enquiries please contact the Postgraduate Secretary, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Forvie Site, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0SR, email:  phpcgradadmin@medschl.cam.ac.uk 

Please quote reference RH02136 on all correspondence.

*Before applying, please check your eligibility under MRC residency requirements: http://tinyurl.com/8bjyrm