http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx&type=-1 Latest job vacancies at Staffs http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=HE11-34 http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=HE11-34 Type: Research | Department: Faculty of Health | Location: Stafford campus | Closing Date: 05 Jun 2012 | The Centre for Ageing and Mental Health at Staffordshire University has been established to provide research, consultancy and education and to promote innovation in health and social care services for the older person.  The Centre intends to bring together researchers, clinicians and other health and social care professionals from a variety of fields to facilitate research both nationally and internationally. The Centre for Ageing and Mental Health at Staffordshire University offers an opportunity for a Research Associate post on a fixed term contract for two years.  You will work with Professor Paul Kingston on an externally funded research project focusing on dual sensory impairment in later life. The project will recruit 100 individuals with DSI in a qualitative study. This data will be complemented with an analysis of the English Longitudinal Study on Ageing. A Masters degree in a relevant area is essential for this role and possession of a PhD is desirable. You should have excellent statistical skills, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced CRB clearance. Research Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EST11-27 http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EST11-27 Type: Professional Support | Department: Estates | Location: Stafford campus | Closing Date: 30 May 2012 | You'll join our team of Housekeepers and Porters who together make an important contribution to our campus by providing a comprehensive cleaning service for students and conference delegates in this busy environment. Reporting to the Halls Manager, you'll also bring attention to any building maintenance or health and safety problems. If you can work hard as part of a team and have practical knowledge of cleaning methods, then this may the job you've been looking for.  Hours of work are 3 per day, Monday to Friday. Professional Support Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EST11-20 http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EST11-20 Type: Professional Support | Department: Estates | Location: Stoke campus | Closing Date: 24 May 2012 | Working as part of a team you will be required to undertake cleaning of University premises and outside areas which may include the use of powered equipment. With recent experience of cleaning, using various types of equipment, materials and products, you should be reliable, willing and conscientious with plenty of initiative. You will have good verbal communication skills and be experienced in, or be able to demonstrate, a good understanding of excellent customer service. We have a number of posts available with working hours of either 10, 15 or 20 per week to be worked usually over 5 mornings Monday - Friday. Interviews for these posts will be held on 18/19 June 2012. Professional Support Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EST11-19 http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EST11-19 Type: Professional Support | Department: Estates | Location: Stoke campus | Closing Date: 24 May 2012 | Working as part of a team you will be required to undertake cleaning of University premises and outside areas which may include the use of powered equipment. With recent experience of cleaning, using various types of equipment, materials and products, you should be reliable, willing and conscientious with plenty of initiative. You will have good verbal communication skills and be experienced in, or be able to demonstrate, a good understanding of excellent customer service. Hours of work are 10 per week, working Saturday and Sunday. Interviews will be held on 18/19 June 2012. Professional Support Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EST11-25 http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EST11-25 Type: Professional Support | Department: Estates | Location: Stoke campus | Closing Date: 24 May 2012 | Working as part of a team you will be required to undertake cleaning of University premises and outside areas which may include the use of powered equipment. With recent experience of cleaning, using various types of equipment, materials and products, you should be reliable, willing and conscientious with plenty of initiative. You will have good verbal communication skills and be experienced in, or be able to demonstrate, a good understanding of excellent customer service. Interviews will be held on 18/19 June 2012. Professional Support Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=BS11-26 http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=BS11-26 Type: Academic | Department: Business School | Location: Stoke campus | Closing Date: 20 May 2012 | Through Innovative teaching, insightful research and inspired partnerships, Education at Staffordshire University is producing the professionals of the future and is recognised by OFSTED and QAA for the high quality of our work.  Join us and you will experience a progressive culture that gives everyone the freedom to achieve and the support to succeed. Your experience and expertise in supporting initial teacher training students will enable you to work closely with the existing team to ensure that awards are appropriately resourced and developed and in addition ensure that QA functions linked to the awards are fulfilled.  As a practitioner you will teach and examine students. Calling on your familiarity with current developments in primary education, you will lead and further develop the PGCE Primary Award and help to expand our portfolio and expand your expertise.  You will take an active role in the development and ongoing support of our partnerships.  In addition to your professional qualifications you will have shown a commitment to Masters or Doctoral level study.  This post requires an enhanced CRB check. Interviews for this post will be held on Friday 25 May 2012 only. The successful candidate must be able to commence employment by 1 September 2012 at the latest. Academic Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=APP12-A http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=APP12-A Type: Professional Support | Department: | Location: Stoke campus | Closing Date: 31 May 2012 | Take the first step in your career, and the next step in your education with an apprenticeship at Staffordshire University. Offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to earn whilst you learn, we have openings for apprentices to join us in Business Administration at our Stoke campus. If you have potential, a pro-active approach and a passion for learning through work, then in return you will benefit from on-the-job advice in a supportive university environment, specialist training at local colleges and of course, an excellent pay and benefits package. We are particularly looking for candidates in the age range 16-19 but we welcome applications from candidates of all ages. Professional Support Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=APP12-B http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=APP12-B Type: Professional Support | Department: | Location: Stafford campus | Closing Date: 31 May 2012 | Take the first step in your career, and the next step in your education with an apprenticeship at Staffordshire University. Offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to earn whilst you learn, we have openings for apprentices to join us in Business Administration at our Stafford campus. If you have potential, a pro-active approach and a passion for learning through work, then in return you will benefit from on-the-job advice in a supportive university environment, specialist training at local colleges and of course, an excellent pay and benefits package. We are particularly looking for candidates in the age range 16-19 but we welcome applications from candidates of all ages. Professional Support Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=BS12-MSC http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=BS12-MSC Type: Research | Department: Business School | Location: Stoke campus | Closing Date: 21 May 2012 | Staffordshire University Business School invites applications for two scholarships to be divided between part-time study for the MSc Economics for Business Analysis (EBA) and related research projects for the Centre for Applied Business Research (CABR). The MSc Economics for Business Analysis (EBA) is a rigorous postgraduate Economics Award in applied economics with a focus on business. Modules cover the core of any masters degree in economics: microeconomics (Semesters 1 and 2); macroeconomics (Semester 1); and econometrics (Semesters 1 and 2). The business emphasis of the award is further reflected in personnel economics (Semester 2) as well as in business finance and accounting (Semesters 1 and 2). The award is completed by an individually supervised dissertation in which knowledge and skills gained on the award are applied to a substantial empirical and/or policy-oriented investigation. (A number of these have won international prizes and/or have been published in scholarly journals.) The MSc provides postgraduate training for economics and business graduates with interests and career intentions in banking, finance and insurance as well as government. It also prepares graduates for PhD research in applied economics. This Award was reviewed by the Quality Assurance Agency and received a ranking of “Excellent” with a mark of 24 out of 24. The MSc runs from September 2012 to October 2014. The Centre for Applied Business Research (CABR) provides a wide range of applied business research expertise and knowledge transfer to private and public sector clients. Our research and projects typically focus on combinations of issues linked with SME development business development through innovation and diversification traditional manufacturing industries entrepreneurship sustainability in business evaluation of policy and programme effectiveness Of increasing importance to us is funding from EU funding streams. Currently, we are partners on major EU projects concerning innovation policy and renewable energy. We anticipate that research assistance will include contributing to – hence, learning about – research funding applications (particularly to European sources). The scholarship covers all course fees and pays a stipend to cover living costs at an annual rate of £10,450 during the first 12 months and £10,610 thereafter. The scholarships are split between two days a week on course study and three days a week on centre research. Scholarship 1 will start on 1 September 2012 Scholarship 2 - we would like to appoint a candidate as soon as possible and, to undertake related project work in the period before September 1st 2012. This period will be subject to an enhanced stipend. The minimum qualification level is a good honours degree (2:1 or above) in economics or business studies with substantial components of economics and quantitative skills. We would also be pleased to consider candidates already holding a masters degree in other relevant areas who wish to acquire training in economics and experience in applied research. Overseas applicants must, of course, be fluent in English (at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Overseas students may well be interviewed by Skype so please ensure you have an account set up. Overseas students from outside the EU should consider the length of time that may be required to obtain a UK visa. Application by covering letter (1-2 pages max) and CV (2-4 pages max).  Please do not send any supporting material such as certificates or references at this stage. Applications should be returned by post to:  Tom Ward, Centre for Applied Business Research, Staffordshire University Business School, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF. Or emailed to cabr@staffs.ac.uk (subject line: MSc Scholarship).  Please avoid scanned documents - documents in pdf or Word format preferred. Enquiries should be made to: Tel: +44 (0) 1782 294902 Email: cabr@staffs.ac.uk  Closing date: Monday 21 May 2012 Business School - www.staffs.ac.uk/business Centre for Applied Business Research - www.staffs.ac.uk/cabr   Research Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=HE11-30 http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=HE11-30 Type: Research | Department: Faculty of Health | Location: Stoke campus | Closing Date: 04 Jun 2012 | Salary:  £48,105 per annum Plus mobility allowance We are seeking a Marie Curie Fellow (Experienced Researcher 4 -10 years) to work in the DiaBSmart project. DiaBSmart is a FP7 Marie Curie-Industry Academic Pathways and Partnerships project (IAPP) focussing on Diabetic Footwear.  The project consortium consists of 5 partners including 2 academic institutions, 2 industrials partners and specialist diabetic hospital. This inter and multi disciplinary consortium has expertise in footwear biomechanics, clinical biomechanics and gait analysis, material science, footwear  and footwear component manufacture along with a wide range of clinical disciplines. The main task of the post holder will be to develop a Finite Element (FE) model of the diabetic foot with a view to investigate, understand and quantify the tissue mechanics. Finite element analysis (FEA) is a computer modelling technique that can predict stress and strain distributions in a loaded structure like foot. This research will be conducted as a part of ongoing projects within the Biomechanics Facility at the Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University. You should have an internationally recognised PhD degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. The ideal candidate would have a strong track record of projects involving industrial collaboration, together with in-depth knowledge of FE modelling and Clinical Biomechanics. The post would be suitable for an appropriately qualified researcher undertaking sabbatical leave or job rotation with the intention of returning to their original employer at the end of the Marie Curie Fellowship.  This post offers a working contract with benefits adjusted to living conditions according to EU guidelines and international mobility.  In accordance with Marie Curie funding conditions, candidates must have less than ten years of full-time equivalent research experience, including the years spent on PhD studies, and must not have resided or carried out their main employment activity in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the date of appointment. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of 4 years’ research experience in an Institute of Higher Education/Research Organisation but not more than 10 years’ experience. The salary for this post will be paid in UK Pounds Sterling equivalent to approximately €58,500 per annum. In addition, the successful applicant will receive a monthly mobility allowance in UK Pounds Sterling equivalent to the approximate value of €700 (single) and €1000 (family).  A CRB check is required for this post. For information interviews for this post are likely to be held week commencing 11 June 2012 Research Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=CET11-12 http://jobs.staffs.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=CET11-12 Type: KTP Associate | Department: Faculty of Computing Engineering and Technology | Location: RGL Electronics Ltd, Wolverhampton | Closing Date: 10 Jun 2012 | Are you a highly motivated recent graduate in Electronic Engineering or a related subject (2.1 or above)? Staffordshire University is looking to recruit a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate on a fixed-term basis for 18 months to manage an innovative and challenging new electronics engineering project in partnership with RGL Electronics Ltd in Wolverhampton.  About the company Wolverhampton-based RGL Electronics Ltd are a leading supplier of both 12 and 24 volt power supplies for Fire, Intruder, Access Control and CCTV markets with an expanding portfolio of products incorporating a new range of access control buttons and ancillary products.  About the role This Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Staffordshire University aims to enable RGL to develop a new range of intelligent switch-mode power supplies and an in-house electronics design capability.  You will be responsible, as project manager, for the day-to-day direction of the project, during which you’ll be employed by Staffordshire University but based at RGL’s premises in Wolverhampton.  You should have a good knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, embedded micro controller systems and embedded programming.  Experience of switch mode power supplies would be advantageous but not essential. About KTP KTPs are part- government-funded partnerships between universities and businesses delivered by an Associate - a high calibre recent graduate in an appropriate field. The many benefits of being a KTP Associate include: Gaining experience of managing a high-level and strategically important project Funded postgraduate study (you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a masters /PhD) A professional development and training budget  Automatic enrolment on KTP management training courses Mentoring from academic staff and industry professionals To find out more about what KTP can offer you, visit: www.ktponline.org.uk/graduate-opportunities KTP Associate Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT