A marvelous opportunity has arisen for a talented consultant in the acoustics sector. My client a global engineering management and development consultancy. Who are currently involved in some of the most interesting projects around the world. Require a suitably qualified and experienced principle Acoustic Engineer to join their special services team based in Croydon.
Salary up to £55,000

Ref: WEB1001

Qualification – Degree/MSc Acoustic and Noise Control/Audio Acoustics/Audio and Sound Technology
Experience:

Substantial Acoustics experience.
Member of Institute of Acoustics or knowledge and experience of noise and vibration consultancy.
Proven technical ability in terms of problem solving and analytical thinking
Ability to manage time, resources and projects effectively

Duties:

The focus of the work is on transportation projects, although collaboration with other related disciplines such as building and infrastructure and energy frequently takes place.
Typical projects include large scale noise mapping, transportation related noise assessments, noise impact assessments for planning applications and noise assessments for EIAs. For candidates with appropriate experience, there is also the opportunity to be involved with building acoustics related projects.

Typical projects

Working as a Team on a variety of small and major projects, working in close association with other engineering and environmental disciplines.

Benefits

Competitive salary and monthly profit share scheme
Contributory Pension scheme
Life insurance scheme
Meritocratic bonus and rewards
Further extensive training and development support

Interested in this or other roles in Acoustics? Please do not hesitate to contact Adam Deeks on Adam.deeks@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 365104. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.
This is a permanent role.

Operations Manager – Marlborough

The Company:

Marlborough Pharmaceuticals (www.marlborough-pharma.co.uk) is one of the fastest growing UK companies in its sector. It has achieved this by acquiring niche medicines that continue to fulfil valuable therapeutic needs.

The Role:

As the Company’s Operations Manager you would primarily be responsible for assisting the Board to identify and acquire new products to continue its impressive growth record. In addition, you would be responsible for a range of activities including customer services, supplier management, market research, marketing, regulatory, pharmacovigilance and management of key service providers.

Your Profile:

The successful candidate will, first and foremost, be a self starter who can think outside the box and deliver beyond expectation. You must also have the desire to apply your science training in a commercial environment, be flexible, prepared to work in a small team and, for long periods, on your own initiative.

Working directly for a member of the Board there will be significant opportunities to learn from experienced professionals whilst providing a modern innovative look at the world of business.

Salary £24,000 – £28,000 plus a performance based bonus. The company is based in the pleasant market town of Marlborough, Wiltshire some 12 miles from Junction 15 of the M4.

Please send a CV to:
Susan Price. Commercial Administrator, Marlborough Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 35A High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LW
or by email to info@marlborough-pharma.co.uk

Glassblower/Electromechanical Technician – Hull

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

An able Glassblower is sought to provide a Glassblowing service within the Department of Physical Sciences. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, construction and repair of glassware and equipment as well as support for the electromechanical workshop.

Applicants should ideally have a glassblowing/mechanical engineering background and be capable of working independently as well as having good interpersonal skills.

For informal enquiries please contact Mr J. Clannachan, Departmental Superintendent, on tel: (01482) 465410 or email: j.m.clannachan@hull.ac.uk

This post requires the employee to undertake a standard disclosure check by the Criminal Records Bureau.

For more information and to apply please visit www.hull.ac.uk/jobs, phone: (01482) 465557 (quoting vacancy ref: FS110), or for candidates with a hearing/speech impairment textphone: (01482) 466851.
Alternative formats available on request.

Closing date: 7 November 2008.

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

AKCDT 13833 Product Safety Toxicologist
· Permanent
· Hull

Have you got experience in Toxicology and/or Product Safety?

Our client, a global force in Household, Health and Personal Care, is looking to recruit a Product Safety Toxicologist to provide support in mammalian toxicology and risk assessment, and their impact across household product categories. The position will involve all safety aspects of consumer products, including classification, labelling and compliance requirements.

Requirments:
· You will ideally have an Msc or PhD in Toxicology or a related discipline.
· Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing/process environment, ideally FMCG, is desirable but not essential.
· Strong communication skills are paramount, as you will be liaising with internal and external contacts, to ensure agreed timescales are met.

Interested in this fantastic opportunity? Please apply on-line or contact Alana Kilkenny for more information on: 0161 868 2205.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Carlisle Staffing plc, trading as SRG is an Employment Business/Agency.

SRG winners of the 2008 Recruiter Awards for Excellence: Best Candidate Care and Best Health Care/Medical Recruitment Firm.

Senior Medical Writer – Cheshire – Medical Communications

A fast growing and dynamic Medical Communications Agency with an excellent reputation in the industry has the opportunity for a number of experienced Medical Writers to be involved in a number of major up and coming healthcare projects. The agency specialises in publications, meetings and educational materials and works with both UK based and international clients across a large number of therapy areas. As a senior medical writer you will be responsible for project managing your own work and liaising directly with your own clients so excellent communication and organisational skills are vital!

Skills
The successful candidates will ideally have at least 3 years writing experience gained within the Medical Communications industry coupled with a life science degree or PhD. You will also have proven team leadership or mentoring skills. You will be outgoing, bright and motivated to work across a variety of projects and to contribute to the development of the medical writing team.

In return you will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic and progressive agency with the creative autonomy to deliver on your natural flair for writing and passion for science. You will enjoy and excellent salary package and work in a lively and modern office.

Medical Writer, Medical Writing, Editor, Editorial, Medical Education, Medical Communications, PhD, Healthcare Communications, Senior Medical Writer ,

Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities.

Xbox 360 PS3 Software Developer/Support C++ & object oriented skills + DirectX + HLSL/Cg + Assembly.
Cambridge based Software house are looking for a support/software programmer to work on their latest next generation gaming projects.
Cambridgeshire based gaming company are looking for a software Developer/Support with solid C++ & object oriented technical skills. Working on the latest next generation gaming projects, this is an amazing opportunity to establish your career with one of the industries best and be involved in the full software development lifecycle of the latest cutting edge releases for the: PS3, Nintendo Wii and XBOX360 releases.
The successful candidates will be trained up on the company’s internally developed multiple platform engine and a comprehensive set of support tools. This technology not only allows successful development of quality games on time and on budget, but it allows developers to rapidly prototype new ideas.
The successful candidate will have software development experience for major consoles and platforms, including some of the following: Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameBoy Advance, Nintendo Wii, PC, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3 and Sony PSP.
Working with a team of industry veterans this is a fantastic time to join one of the UK’s market leading games designers which is fast becoming one of the most successful and highly respected video game developers in the world.
The ideal Candidate will be degree educated in computer science, mathematics or relevant subject with a passion for games development. Ideally you will have at least 12 months commercial experience within the gaming industry using at least two of the following skill sets: C, C++, OO, Lua Script, 3DS Max, java and Open GL.
Rewards include a fantastic salary and company benefits package. The company offer extensive job training and individually-tailored development programs to all successful candidates. An exciting office environment is on offer and whether you’re a graduate or an experienced industry guru my client will encourage your ideas and contribution and take your skills and expertise to the next level in your career.
For more information on this role you can contact Kieron McDaid at Paramount Recruitment on 0121 616 5157

Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities.

Study Co-ordination Manager – Cambridge

MRC Epidemiology Unit, Cambridge

The Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit is based within the new Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS) building at the Addenbrokes site, Cambridge, and studies the genetic and environmental determinants of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders. Due to the expansion of the Unit we are seeking to recruit the following position: Study Co-ordination Manager

(Ref: EPID08/592)
36 hours per week

This exciting post gives you the opportunity to oversee the co-ordination of clinical research projects and clinical trials across all the scientific programme areas of the Unit.You will liaise with Principal Investigators and members of the Functional Group to implement and support the processes of study co-ordination.

You will have the opportunity to lead on the continued development of these processes and be responsible for ensuring that the Units studies and trials adhere to the latest research governance procedures and practices.You will manage the study co-ordination and support team as well as offer support to other members of the Unit (such as CDFs and PhD students) in their study co-ordination role.

We seek someone with a degree or equivalent in a relevant biological, clinical science or health related research area together with considerable senior management experience in an NHS/medical research/academic clinical research environment. Experience of running large multi-centred clinical trials or studies and a thorough understanding of good clinical research practise and the latest research governance are essential, as is experience of line management for a team of staff and a sound knowledge of IT systems in relation to study co-ordination.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding both positions, please contact Susie Hennings on 01223 330315, email: susie.hennings@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk

This position offers a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave and optional membership of MRC’s final salary pension scheme.

Applications for this roles must be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk inputting the appropriate reference. If you do not have internet access or experience technical difficulties please call 01793 301260.

Closing date: 3 November 2008.

For further information about the MRC visit www.mrc.ac.uk

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Major Hazards Assessor – Buxton

Buxton, Derbyshire

A unique multidisciplinary organisation, the Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) enjoys an international reputation for scientific, technical and research expertise.

Joining the Major Hazards team within our Fire & Process Safety Unit, your role will be to carry out consequence modelling and risk analysis for the major hazard industries. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to incident investigation and research related to risk reduction measures, pressure systems and fire engineering. In addition, this wide-ranging challenge will see you contribute to our growing portfolio of work for non-HSE clients, especially those in the energy sectors and in collaborative European research.

With a scientific or engineering background, you should combine a good degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with an understanding of how physics, mathematics and engineering underpin process safety and major hazards assessment. Strong data analysis and communication skills are equally important, together with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

A first class benefits package, generous leave allowances, opportunities for professional development and a pioneering working environment are on offer.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.hsl.gov.uk/recruitment or www.hse.gov.uk/careers and click on job profiles and current vacancies. Closing date: 13 November 2008.
www.hsl.gov.uk

HSL is an agency of the Health & Safety Executive
HSL is an equal opportunities employer and values a diverse workforce

INVESTOR IN PEOPLE

With a proven track record in climate-related research, preferably at a senior level you already have a strong grasp of the challenges, complexities and issues faced by researchers, policy makers and others working in this area. Now’s your opportunity to bring that knowledge
to a high-profile new role – and lead the development of a new international monthly journal.

Launching in 2009, Nature Climate Change will provide in-depth coverage of news and research across both natural and social sciences. Our goal is to put this pioneering publication at the heart of current thinking as we unify interdisciplinary research that relates to the understanding and impact of climate change.

We need you to launch and establish Nature Climate Change as an essential journal for everyone involved in this area. Importantly, you
will ensure the accessibility of published research, raising its visibility in related research communities – as well as the mainstream media and public.

Experience within an editorial environment would be welcomed, though it is not essential if you can bring a keen interest in the communication of science. Excellent managerial, presentation
and interpersonal skills are also essential.

To apply, please send a covering letter (including your salary expectations) and CV to Denise Pitter at londonrecruitment@macmillan.co.uk

Please quote reference number: NPG/LON/958.

Closing Date: Friday 24th October 2008

Scottish Natural Heritage and Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Ph.D Studentships 2009

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are government bodies responsible to Scottish Government Ministers and, through them, to the Scottish Parliament. The task of SNH is to secure the conservation and enhancement of Scotland’s natural heritage – the wildlife, habitats and landscapes which have evolved through the long partnership between people and nature. SEPA is Scotland’s environmental regulator and adviser, and has a key role in controlling pollution, and working with others to protect and improve our environment.

SNH and SEPA manage a vigorous Research and Development Programme. As part of developing their research work linked to operational priorities, SNH and, for the first time this year, SEPA will fund a number of PhD studentships to support research. In 2009, SNH and SEPA will jointly fund up to three studentships drawn from one or more of the following areas:
• Environmental networks and planning in towns and cities
• Non-native species in the marine environment: understanding and control methods
• Environmental impacts of marine renewables
• Climate change scenarios for species and habitat assemblages
• Economic benefits of nature and the environment

Applications are sought from UK University/Research Institute staff wishing to secure such a studentship. The annual stipend for the studentships will be £13,300 (running for 3 years), with up to £3,000 per year being provided for University fees. The closing date for applications is 26 November 2008. Applications can only be accepted from staff – prospective students interested
in taking up one of the SNH/SEPA awards should discuss this with a potential
supervisor in a university or research institute. An announcement on the successful applications will be made in January 2009. An application form is available by post from Paul Robertson, SNH, Great Glen House, Inverness IV3 8NW, or by email from Paul.Robertson@snh.gov.uk

If you have scientific enquiries about SNH studentships contact Professor Des Thompson, Policy and Advice Manager, SNH, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT. Tel: 0131 316 2630 or Email: Des.Thompson@snh.gov.uk

Faculty of Environment
School of Earth and Environment
Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science
Lecturer in Dynamical Meteorology

The Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS) wishes to develop its research profile. You will join an enthusiastic and motivated School which aims to achieve the highest standards in its research and teaching. You will have a PhD and a strong record of research in an area of atmospheric dynamics. You should be able to demonstrate the capability to develop your own independent research programme complementary to the existing activities of the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science. You should also have a demonstrated ability to publish your research in high quality peer reviewed journals and be able to demonstrate the potential to attract external funding to support your research.

You will be expected to contribute to the School’s teaching programmes in atmospheric and environmental science. The School operates a workload model to guide the allocation of duties: at least 20% of your time will be committed to teaching and related activities.

We are looking for those with expertise in any area of atmospheric dynamics; an ability to enhance or build upon the existing strengths of the Institute will be an advantage.

Further details concerning the School, its research activities and structure are available at http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/
University Grade 8 (£35,663 – £42,583 p.a. pay award pending)

Informal enquiries to Dr Doug Parker tel +44 (0)113 343 6739 email d.j.parker@see.leeds.ac.uk
To download an application form and job details please visit www.leeds.ac.uk and click on jobs. Alternatively these may be obtained via email recruitment@adm.leeds.ac.uk or tel +44 (0)113 343 5771

Job ref 315101 Closing date 7 November 2008