• Professor of Education

• Director of Research (fixed-term) 

• Senior Administrator (fixed-term)

• Research Assistant/Research Associate (fixed-term)

• PhD Students in Psychology and Education (x 2) 

Professorship of Education

The Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge invites applications from outstanding scholars for the post of Professor of Education. The Faculty is looking for world leading scholars in the field of education and would particularly welcome applications from those working in the sociology of education.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in education and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

Further information is available at: www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/academic/secretary/professorships/ or contact the Academic Secretary, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email: ibise@admin.ac.uk).

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than Monday 30 November at  http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/8437/

Informal enquiries about this Professorship may be directed to Professor Geoff Hayward, Head of the Faculty of Education, Cambridge, telephone +44 (0)1223) 67713 or email gfh22@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference JR07383 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Closing date: 30 November 2015

Director of Research (Fixed Term)

The Faculty of Education seeks to appoint a Director of Research to assume directorship of the Faculty's third stream activity and to align it to the Faculty's research strategy. The postholder will ensure successful delivery of an existing portfolio of international contracts, including those held in collaboration with CIE, and will secure new business and direct its coordination. The Faculty anticipates a number of impact cases as outcomes of the various projects and these cases are expected to form part of the Faculty's next REF submission.

The successful candidate will have entrepreneurial capability and will be experienced in financial and research management, with experience of senior leadership in HE. He/she will have worked in international contexts, negotiating third-stream projects and activities, with a developed knowledge and understanding of teacher education and CPD for teachers. He/she will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Further information can be found in the Further Particulars for the post.

The post will become vacant on 1 January 2016 on the retirement of the current postholder.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2016 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/8568  This will take you to the role on the University’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of the Faculty, Professor Geoff Hayward, gfh22@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference JR07499 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Closing date: 26 November 2015

Senior Administrator (Fixed Term)

Salary: £27,057-£32,277 p.a.

The Faculty seeks to appoint a Senior Administrator to support a portfolio of international projects aligned with the Faculty's research strategy. The postholder will have a key role in the planning, management and monitoring of the commitments and resources related to these projects and with associated external relations. He/she will work closely with the Director of Research and with the Faculty Finance Manager and will be a member of / secretary to various committees.

You will have experience of supporting projects, including their financial and resource management, and an understanding of project management processes and tools. You will have a high degree of computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, database applications, and website management. You will be a skilled communicator.

See the further particulars for full details of the post.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2016 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/8597/ 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 may be made to Dr Fay Turner, fat21@cam.ac.uk

Interviews will be held on Thursday 10 December 2015

Please quote reference JR07527 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Closing date: 30 November 2015

Research Assistant/Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Salary: £24,775-£37,394 p.a.

Evaluating the effectiveness of online learning materials for conceptual understanding and critical thinking

We are looking for a full-time Research Assistant or Associate to head up an evaluation project funded by London-based company Macat Ltd. The project will use an experimental design to evaluate whether undergraduate students' conceptual understanding and critical thinking is enhanced by a set of online multimedia materials (video, audio, text). You will oversee testing during the evaluation phase of the project, and you may jointly author a report for the funder at the end of the project with Dr Sara Baker.

Fuller details of post responsibilities and person specifications are provided in the further particulars.

Appointment at Research Assistant level requires an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Education or a cognate area, or equivalent research training, experience and achievement. Appointment at Research Associate level requires a PhD in Psychology, Education or a cognate area, or equivalent research training, experience and achievement.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 29 April 2016 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/8707 This will take you to the role on the University’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Informal enquiries should be made to the Project Director based at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge (Dr Sara Baker, stb32@cam.ac.uk).

Interviews are expected to be held on 9 December 2015.

Please quote reference JR07620 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Closing date: 02 December 2015

PhD studentships in Psychology and Education x 2

We invite applications for two fully-funded PhD studentships, supported by the LEGO Foundation and the University of Cambridge, commencing in October 2016. The three-year PhD projects will focus on learning through play and development in early childhood. The research will be carried out within the newly established Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development and Learning (PEDaL), which sits within the Psychology and Education academic group. Funds will cover University and College fees as well as an annual living stipend. In addition there is a research allowance for each project.

The Psychology and Education group within the Faculty of Education hosts a state-of-the-art Observation Lab and a database of research participants, as well as testing equipment to support the applicant's research, including video observation hardware and software and an eye-tracking booth. The Faculty also benefits from excellent connections with local schools.

Who should apply
Applicants should have the equivalent of a very good undergraduate degree in Psychology or Education, and a Masters degree in a relevant field. The successful applicant will have some experience or understanding of conducting psychological research with children. A keen interest in working with young children, and excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. Strong competence in research methods is also essential. All applicants should meet University requirements for English.

How to make an application
All PhD applicants are required to submit a 1,500 word research proposal. If you are applying for one of the LEGO PhD studentships we ask you to submit a 1,500 word statement of your research interests instead of a full research proposal. This should include your previous experience and future aspirations, and an explanation of why you would like to undertake a PhD in the area of learning through play and development in early childhood. Please label your statement at the top "LEGO studentship research statement" so that it is clear you wish to apply for this source of funding.

All applicants for LEGO funding will need to apply to the University via the usual route (GRADSAF form as outlined on the Graduate Admissions page). If you are not a UK applicant, you must tick the box on the GRADSAF for Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust funding. If you wish to be considered for other sources of funding if your LEGO application is unsuccessful, please ensure you tick all appropriate boxes on the GRADSAF.

Fixed-term: The funds are available for 3 years.

We expect to hold interviews in early January 2016.

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr David Whitebread (dgw1004@cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference JR07600 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Closing date: 02 December 2015

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.