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The Department of Physics at Durham University seeks to appoint a dynamic scientist to the role of Assistant Professor in Condensed Matter Physics. We welcome applications from those able to demonstrate research excellence in the field of soft condensed matter physics, coupled with the enthusiasm and dedication to develop and deliver teaching for our students to a high standard. Applicants must also aim to understand and engage with the services, citizenship and values of the Department of Physics. Durham University provides a diverse working and teaching environment which is inclusive and welcoming, where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the key principles of equality, diversity and inclusion as part of the assessment process.

For this post within theoretical soft condensed matter, we are keen to hear from candidates with track records in the general areas of soft matter physics, including fluid dynamics across scales, solid-liquid interfaces, rheology, lubrication and wetting, as well as machine learning or metamaterials. We are particularly interested in applicants enabling collaborations with our soft matter experimentalists and/or industrial partners. We will also consider soft matter experimentalists aligned with our existing research infrastructure and complementing our internationally recognised activities involving optical- and atomic force microscopy-based techniques.

Candidates will be expected to develop their own research programme, to publish high-quality research with a focus on quality in high impact journals and have the potential to engage with industrial partners. They will also be expected to collaborate in the development and delivery of high-quality research-led teaching in an inclusive and supportive learning environment which enables undergraduate and postgraduate students to achieve their potential. The position will start around January 2025.

Candidates should have a PhD in Physics or a related subject and an established record of research at an internationally competitive level. They should also demonstrate potential for teaching and postgraduate student supervision and a clear commitment to developing an inclusive and welcoming working environment.

The Department of Physics is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. It is pledged to the Athena SWAN charter, where we hold a silver award, and has the status of IoP Juno Champion. We embrace equality and particularly welcome applications from women, black and minority ethnic candidates, and members of other groups that are under-represented in physics. Durham University provides a range of benefits including pension, flexible and/or part time working hours, shared parental leave policy and childcare provision.

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The Role and the Department

Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs,ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development.

The Contracts Administrator will join the Contracting section of Research Operations to support administrative work related to contracts management and processing. The post holder will provide a professional, high-quality administrative support service across the Contracting team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

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The Role and the Department

The Operations Directorate: Elevating the Student and Staff Experience

The Operations Directorate is integral to the Colleges and Student Experience Division, dedicated to providing a world-class experience for our diverse student and staff communities, which is essential to our students' learning journey. Our passionate team delivers services and facilities across 15 colleges, including catering, housekeeping, reception, security, and maintenance. These resources create a safe environment where our students can live, work, dine, socialise, and thrive together.

Within the Operations Directorate, we have three key areas:

1. University Catering: Our robust catering team of 500 ensures fresh, exciting, and diverse dining experiences throughout our colleges, catering to the unique needs of our University Community, which includes students, staff, and visitors, and offer expert advice on bar management.
2. College Operations: With over 200 dedicated professionals, we provide residential services within the colleges as well as supporting student and non-student-led events.
3. Retail Services: Our branded retail catering and merchandise outlets offer an enticing array of menus and high-quality products thoughtfully presented to enhance the shopping experience for our students and staff whilst building positive relationships via efficient service and attentive staff.

The Head Chef will be responsible for supervising a large kitchen team which produces three meals per day for up to 400 students and staff. The post holder will be responsible for catering for high-profile clientele, private dining external functions and banqueting. The Head Chef must be able to develop existing teams to ensure that consistently exceptional standard of food and service is delivered. The post holder will also assist with day-to-day cleaning of kitchen and catering equipment, receipt and storage of goods, and checking and signing for deliveries.

Catering team members will be expected to adopt and promote a flexible approach to working, and to undertake any or all of the tasks outlined below regardless of their designated shift.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly across all catering areas.

Please note, the interview process will be in two stages with stage one (Trade test) taking place on Tuesday 17th September 2024 and the stage two (formal interview) taking place on Wednesday 25th September 2024

Contact details
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Dave Walker would be happy to speak to you.

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The Role and Department

General Assistants are responsible for supporting a professional, responsive and efficient catering service for students, staff and visitors, ensuring that food production is presented, served, replenished to an exceptional standard and in line with standard operating procedures. The post holder will also assist with day to day cleaning of kitchen and catering equipment, receipt and storage of goods, checking and signing for deliveries.

Catering team members will be expected to adopt and promote a flexible approach to working, and to undertake any or all of the tasks outlined below regardless of their designated shift.

Please note, interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 29th August 2024

Specific Role Information

The post holder will be required to work any 5 days out of 7, which may include some evenings and weekends. Typical working hours are between 7am and 9:30pm.

Working in the catering team requires an element of physical manual handling, which can include lifting and transporting catering equipment.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly across all catering areas.

Who to contact for more information

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, then Dave Walker (Community Executive Chef), would be happy to speak to you, .

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The Role and Department

The Directorate brings together pan-institution specialist student support services within the Colleges and Wider Student Experience Division and incorporates the Student Support and Wellbeing Office, Counselling and Mental Health Service, the Disability Support Service and the Student Conduct Office.

The Student Support and Wellbeing Office seek to recruit a Public Health Advanced Practitioner who will be responsible for key elements of the University's Health and Wellbeing Strategy. This will be delivered through effective collaborative working with University students and staff, plus wider stakeholders including the local authority, local NHS providers, the third sector and independent/private sector. Through consultation, collaboration, coproduction, developing, implementing, monitoring and leading key public health programmes across the University, the post holder will help us reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing for our students [and staff].

The postholder will play a key role in forging partnerships with, and influencing all key stakeholders, including public health commissioners and providers, to ensure the widest possible participation in the public health agenda to support the development and delivery of strategic objectives. The post holder will report performance and progress to the Head of Student Support and Wellbeing and governance committees within Durham University.

The post holder will also benefit from a partnership agreement with Durham County Council's Public Health Team who will provide professional mentorship for the role and identify relevant training opportunities. This will also help to ensure our excellent working relationship between the two organisations is maintained and further strengthened.

What you need to submit  

• A CV 
• A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out in the essential criteria;
• A word document with detailed examples of how you satisfy each of the essential criteria within the person specification. Please bullet point your answers in the same order as in the essential criteria.

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The Directorate brings together pan-institution specialist student support services within the Colleges and Wider Student Experience Division and incorporates the Student Support and Wellbeing Office, Counselling and Mental Health Service, the Disability Support Service and the Student Conduct Office.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic systems administrator to support the work of the Student Support and Wellbeing Office. The office has three key functions:

• To provide leadership for the pan-University SSW services that are delivered by Colleges and Academic Departments, ensuring these work effectively with the Student Support services within the SSW Directorate. This includes development and support of the University's Student Support Information Management IT system (SSIMS).

• To provide leadership and oversight of the University's work in relation to student health and proactive wellbeing including the delivery of faith support;

• To provide fixed-term resource for core student support teams in Colleges and Faculties/Academic Departments.

The postholder will be trained as a super-user of our Student Support Information Management System (SSIMS) working alongside the SSIMS Senior Manager supporting the delivery and creation of training for SSIMS users, triaging system queries, maintaining user access, system configuration changes, managing and creating user dashboards and running reports to help inform strategy. An interest in and aptitude for understanding and working with digital systems is therefore desirable for this role.

The postholder will also provide general administrative support to the Student Support and Wellbeing Functional Leadership team that sits within the Student Support and Wellbeing Office. Day to day activities will include diary management, organising meetings and events, triaging inbox requests, supporting the team with communications and engagement with students and support staff on the University's support and wellbeing services and creating and maintaining content on our SharePoint and Web platforms.

What you are required to submit:

1. A CV
2. A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out in the essential criteria;
3. A word document with detailed examples of how you satisfy each of the essential and desirable criteria within the skills and experience section. Please bullet point your answers in the same order as in the essential criteria.

Contact details
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Rebecca Eves would be happy to speak to you. ()

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. We will review applications as we receive them and arranging interviews in line with this arrangement.

The Role and the Department

Financial Transactional Services represents the larger part of the Finance Department including Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Student Services, Fixed Assets and Financial Accounts and Cash Management functions.

The Credit Control Administrator will report to the Credit Control Assistant Manager.

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

* 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year

* No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
* Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year.
* Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
* There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
* The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community
* Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
* We offer generous pension schemes.

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The Role

This role sits within Student Recruitment and Admission's Widening Access and Participation Team. We work to inspire, educate, motivate and support the choices of young people traditionally under-represented at university, and Durham University in particular. Widening participation is a key target in the University's Education Strategy. The role currently supports our schools outreach and widening participation portfolio, which is responsible for a variety of widening access and participation initiatives involving schools, colleges, and young people who are typically in post-16 education. This main purpose of the role is to support recruitment of students from under-represented backgrounds. The post-holder will help continue the University's current success in promoting fair access and support the development of new approaches to encourage young people from non-HE backgrounds to apply and enrol at Durham.

The Widening Access and Participation Assistant Manager will support a range of access and participation activities delivered by the team. The post-holder is expected to play a key role in the development and delivery of sustained and progressive programmes for students who are under-represented at Durham, such as students of Asian heritage, Black heritage, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. This will be achieved by facilitating collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders who support outreach work and developing relationships with target schools. You will be expected to contribute significantly to the management, coordination, and delivery of a wide range of activities for young people, including by presenting and facilitating activities personally. Within the role, there may also be scope to have line-management responsibility. The role is also likely to direct the work of Durham Student Ambassadors who are current students employed to support the delivery of activity and events.

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting and deputising for the Widening Access and Participation Managers in delivering widening participation strategies and fulfilling the requirements of the University's Access and Participation Plan. They will also be expected to support broader Widening Access and Participation and Student Recruitment and Admissions activities, such school visits, residential activities, open days, UCAS Fairs, campus tours and during Confirmation & Clearing.

What you are required to submit:
* A CV
* A covering letter or statement which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification. We encourage applicants to consider using a clear format, such as a table or by using sub-headings.

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Durham Law School seeks to appoint a Professor in Climate Law and Sustainability (Research & Education) as part of a strategic investment in Durham's Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy: Just Transitions to a Net Zero World (JusTN0W). The ambitious and interdisciplinary initiative JusTN0W is funded by a £5 million investment that will see seven academic staff appointed to lead Durham's commitment to a better and fairer world in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. Our initiative brings together academic colleagues across Law, Economics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences to advance the knowledge and the implementation of just transitions to net zero at international, national and local levels. The work programme comprises four strands of work. Each strand sets forth a range of objectives, including grant capture activity and engagement with different partners. More information on JusTN0W can be found here JusTN0W - Durham University.

You will be joining an interdisciplinary team of colleagues at an exciting moment where we are shaping and developing cutting-edge research and impact agenda to attract sustainable research funding and leverage research capacity. We build on existing links into international governance frameworks such as the Conferences of Parties (COPs) under the umbrella of the international climate change regime. By collaborating and harnessing expertise across disciplines, the JusTN0W initiative will support your groundbreaking solutions to address the climate crisis.

This position offers the candidate the opportunity to focus on research and grant income generation. All Professors are encouraged to focus on quality and innovation throughout your research and educational activity. But we'll also look to you to provide genuine leadership and citizenship - not just in your field, but across the University environment, and in the way your department functions administratively.  The candidate should have a well-established international network in academia and beyond, which can be used to develop pathways to impact. It is important for the success of JusTN0W that the team grows and works together towards achieving the objectives of the project.

This post is an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive department. For further information, please visit our department pages here Durham Law School - Durham University.

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Durham Law School and the Department of Economics seek to appoint an Assistant Professor in Law and Economics (Research & Education) as part of a strategic investment in Durham's Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy: Just Transitions to a Net Zero World (JusTN0W). The ambitious and interdisciplinary initiative JusTN0W is funded by a £5 million investment that will see seven academic staff appointed to lead Durham's commitment to a better and fairer world in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. Our initiative brings together academic colleagues across Law, Economics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences to advance the knowledge and the implementation of just transitions to net zero at international, national and local levels. The work programme comprises four strands of work. Each strand sets forth a range of objectives, including grant capture activity and engagement with different partners. More information on JusTN0W can be found here JusTN0W - Durham University.

You will be joining an interdisciplinary team of colleagues at an exciting moment where we are shaping and developing cutting-edge research and impact agenda to attract sustainable research funding and leverage research capacity. We build on existing links into international governance frameworks such as the Conferences of Parties (COPs) under the umbrella of the international climate change regime. By collaborating and harnessing expertise across disciplines, the JusTN0W initiative will support your groundbreaking solutions to address the climate crisis.

Assistant Professors on the Education and Research track are encouraged to focus on research and teaching but are also expected to engage in wider citizenship to enhance their own development, support their department and discipline, and contribute to the wider student experience.  Applicants must demonstrate high quality research in the field of law and/or economics, with the ability to research at the intersection of these areas and to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. 

This post is an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive department. For further information, please visit our department pages here Durham Law School - Durham University and Economics - Durham University Business School.

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We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant (RA) on a full-time basis to support a new project on prehabilitation for cancer populations in collaboration with the Cancer Treatment Outcome Programme at the Country Durham and Darlington NHS Trust and the Gateshead Health NHS Trust. Prehabilitation means getting someone ready before their cancer treatment. This may include physical activity and exercise, nutrition, mental health, and other supportive services. The aim of this project is to understand people's perceptions and experiences with prehabilitation as well as how and why people engage with prehabilitation. We also want to identify the barriers and facilitators that may influence this.

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The Role and Department

Following the success of Newcastle University's Arrow programme, the model is now being rolled-out across the four regional universities, expanding the projects offer to business across the region. To enable this expansion, Durham University is seeking to recruit Innovation Associates to work on the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) funded Arrow innovation support programme.

This post is fixed term with a start date from 1st August 2024 until 31st March 2025. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 1st August 2024.

Through the work of a network of Business Development Managers located in the four institutions, the Arrow model aims to provide a catalyst function identifying and linking innovative businesses to specialist Innovation Associates within academic departments who can help them to undertake collaborative research and innovation activities, supported by funding.

Working in the Arrow team, the successful candidate will co-ordinate, project manage and deliver a portfolio of collaborations between Durham University, businesses, and external partners. The candidate will have a key role in helping to develop and support North East-based businesses to develop and commercialise new products and services, which will help the University to develop a pipeline of projects with regional businesses and contribute to raising the innovation and economic potential of businesses in the region.

Candidates will have (or be working towards) a postgraduate degree (ideally PhD) preferably in the sectors: Green Energy /Data Sciences. Additionally, previous experience of developing and delivering short term research and innovation projects related to new product development or emerging technologies would be useful. Experience of working in or with industry would also be advantageous.

The Arrow project is part of the larger regional In-TUNE programme, which is part-funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund through the North of Tyne Combined Authority and is now administered by the North East Combined Authority.

In -TUNE is a collaborative regional project led by Durham University in partnership with Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland Universities and CPI to deliver targeted innovation and commercialisation support across the North of Tyne and Durham areas supporting business productivity, innovation and spin-out formation. The project builds on the proven success of the Northern Accelerator and Arrow programmes enhancing the available support, widening the partnership and enabling access across the available geographies.

Lead responsibility for the Arrow Project at Durham University lies with the Research and Innovation Services (RIS) team. The post holder will report to the Head of the Economic Development Team and will be a member of the Commercialisation and Economic Development group, whose remit is to drive spinout creation, licensing activity and major economic development projects and strategic relationships.

The RIS Team provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development.

The Economic Development team within the RIS directorate works with external organisations and our academic colleagues to facilitate the creation of new research and commercial opportunities and to ensure that Durham University's research is world-changing with local, regional, and global impact and reach.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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The Department of Chemistry at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Laboratory Attendant. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the support of internationally excellent research while allowing you an opportunity to embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution.

The role of Laboratory Attendant is primarily to carry out a range of specialist cleaning duties within the scientific environment. This includes hazardous research areas, teaching laboratories, analytical suites and technical / scientific workshops; with the requirement to wear PPE at all times.

What you need to demonstrate when you apply

Qualifications/Experience

1. Five GCSE's at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience.

2. Experience of working in a technical and/or scientific environment.

3. Experience of working in a team.

4. Experience of managing time to meet deadlines.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

5. Good spoken and written communication skills.

6. Ability to solve problems as part of a team and resolve straightforward issues.

7. Ability to provide advice and guidance to a range of colleagues and customers.

8. Knowledge of health and safety issues such as risk assessments and a basic understanding of laboratory safety.

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The Role and Department

Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development.

Durham has ambitious plans to grow our institutional research income and recognise that to enable this we need to make significant investments in our research community and environment. We are established the Durham University Strategic Research Fund (SRF) in 2022 to offer our academics the chance to bid for substantial investments to be made into our research community through new appointments.

The Programme Manager will be the primary contact for the SRF, working closely with the Director of Research and Innovation Services (Research Development and Operations) to manage the fund and support the wider academic community in engaging with the opportunity and delivering the successful projects.

We are looking for a candidate with strong project management skills, with an ability to work with a diverse array of stakeholders, managing multiple projects and processes at any given time. We will expect the successful candidate to be very proactive, working to help identify ways to improve processes and better support our academic community to help ensure the success of the SRF.

The Programme Manager will be line managed by the Senior Strategic Project Manager, Research and Innovation Services. You will work alongside various teams within RIS, particularly the Research Development and Operations teams, and with other professional service directorates across Durham including (for example) HR, Finance and the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO).

There will also be an expectation that at time the Programme Manager will support other ongoing initiatives led by RIS, dependant on workload. This will be managed at the discretion of the Director of Research and Innovation Services.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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The Role and the Department

Durham Chemistry is one of the very best UK chemistry departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students. Our research spans the range of organic, inorganic, physical and theoretical chemistry.

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The Operations Administrator will provide proactive support in working with senior members of the Department, in particular the Head of Department, Department Manager and members of the Senior Management Team. Working within a team under the line management of the Department Manager, the post holder will be expected to undertake administrative tasks and support processes that underpin the delivery of the Department's Strategy, particularly with respect to teaching, research and related operations, demonstrating a commitment to customer service excellence. There is the opportunity for hybrid working in this post.

SECONDMENT
The post is full time, fixed term for a 12 month period and may be offered on an internal secondment basis subject to the agreement of the current line manager.

Qualifications/Experience

1. Five GCSE's at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience.

2. Experience of working in a busy office environment delivering front line administrative services or having relevant qualifications for the role.

3. Experience of managing time to meet deadlines and working under pressure without compromising on quality.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

4. Good spoken and written communication skills.

5. Good digital skills including experience in using digital devices and apps including Microsoft Office applications.

6. Committed to continuing professional development.

7. Ability to solve problems and resolve straightforward issues yourself and as part of a team.

8. Ability to provide advice and guidance to a range of colleagues and customers.

Desirable Criteria

9. Experience of working in Higher Education.

10. Experience of working in a multicultural environment.

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