UCL Advert Templates UCL HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION Helen Brown Page 1 of 18
UCL HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
UCL Advert Templates
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CONTENTS
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Preparing an Advert
Guidance to the fields on the Online Recruitment System
Field on ROME Guidance of Text
UCL Department / Division UCL Prefix not required
Specific Unit / Sub Department This does not need to be completed
Salary
Normally to include the full salary range.
The figure quoted should be inclusive of London allowance.
Duties and Responsibilities
This section should include:
One sentence on the department
One sentence on duration of appointment (if applicable)
Maximum of two sentences on the duties and responsibilities
This section should not include the full job description. It should provide the key duties and responsibilities for the role.
Key Requirements
This section should include:
One paragraph briefly outlining the knowledge (including necessary qualifications), skills, abilities, experience and aptitudes.
This section should not include the full person specification. It should provide the key skills that the individual requires for the role.
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Further Details
This section should include the following standard wording:
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact (insert name), (Insert email), (Insert
Telephone number).
This section should not include
a link to the paper application form (including any copies of the form that are available via the departmental website. All applications are to be made via the online recruitment system.
Positive Action Statement
This will automatically populate dependent on the type of role selected:
Senior staff
Front-line
Lecturers or Researchers
Latest time for the submission of applications
This section does not need to be completed but can be used to identify the latest time of submission for applications on the closing date.
If it is not completed it will not be visible to the candidate
Interview date
If the date of interview is not known, do not complete this field. If it is not completed it will not be visible to the candidate
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Sample Adverts
Academic Vacancy
Field on ROME
Job Title
UCL Department / Division
Specific Unit / Sub Department
Grade
Hours
Salary
Duties and Responsibilities
(Start with a sentence briefly describing the area of work of the team or department)
(Describe what the research will entail and if appropriate the job holders role within this)
Suggested Text / Example Text
Lecturer in Geodesy/Navigation
Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering
7 - 8
Full-time
£35,415 - £38,441 per annum
We are making a number of strategic academic appointments in September 2009. As part of this exciting development, we are investing in our highly successful
Geodesy/Navigation team. The post holder will work in an established and well funded research group that currently specialises in GPS/GNSS data modelling, as well as research into the science underpinning the development of such systems.
Key Requirements
(In a maximum of 2 sentences summarise the relevant experience and qualifications required to undertake the role.)
(Summarise any other key essential or desirable skills for the role)
The candidate should have a PhD in a subject related area and have a demonstrated capability to initiate and conduct leading-edge research, enthusiasm for teaching and the determination to make a positive impact as part of a team.
This opportunity is the chance to develop a career in the area at one of the world's best universities.
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Further Details
This section should include a departmental contact name for queries if a person has a problem with applying online. This section should also include instructions about accessing further information and the online application process).
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact (insert name), (Insert email), (Insert Telephone number).
Positive Action Statement
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within
UCL at senior lecturer level. This is in line with section 48 of the Sex Discrimination Act and section 38 of the Race
Relations Act.
UCL Taking Action For Equality.
Closing Date 30 September 2009
Latest time for the submission of applications
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
12 noon on the closing date
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Administrative and Support Vacancy
Field on ROME Suggested Text / Example Text
Job Title Administrator
Division of Population Health UCL Department / Division
Specific Unit / Sub Department
Grade
Hours
Salary
(inclusive of London Allowance)
6
Full-time
£25,674 - £30,114 per annum
Duties and Responsibilities
(Start with a sentence briefly describing the area of work of the team or department)
(Describe what the research will entail and if appropriate the job holders role within this)
The post is funded for nine months in the first instance.
The role provides an opportunity to gain exposure to, and help support the integration of, teaching support across the
Division, to experience and support the Internal Quality
Review (IQR) process, and will provide the opportunity to gain a broader exposure to and knowledge of College, Faculty and
Divisional administrative processes.
It will involve the post-holder: working with the Divisional
Committee Chairs, the Divisional Manager and the core
Divisional Administrative Team to improve practice and policy, and will involve experience of UCL systems, in particular with regard to finance and research grant costing.
Key Requirements
(In a maximum of 2 sentences summarise the relevant experience and qualifications required to undertake the role.)
(Summarise any other key essential or desirable skills for the role)
Applicants must hold a degree, possess excellent writing, presentation, communication and negotiation skills, be highly numerate and able to work proactively. Keyboard skills and the ability to support committee work will be essential.
A positive outlook, willingness to work under pressure and to clear deadlines, a friendly manner and ability to work well in a team will be important.
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Further Details
This section should include a departmental contact name for queries if a person has a problem with applying online. This section should also include instructions about accessing further information and the online application process).
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact (insert name), (Insert email), (Insert Telephone number).
Positive Action Statement
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
Closing Date
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
Latest time for the submission of applications
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
Interview date
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level. This is in line with section 38 of the Race Relations
Act 1976.
25 September 2009
5 pm on the closing date
5 October 2009
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Research Vacancy
Field on ROME
Job Title
UCL Department / Division
Specific Unit / Sub Department
Grade
Hours
Salary
(inclusive of London Allowance)
Duties and Responsibilities
(Start with a sentence briefly describing the area of work of the team or department)
(Describe what the research will entail and if appropriate the job holders role within this)
Suggested Text / Example Text
Research Associate
Research Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment
7
Full-time
£ 31,778 - £38,441 per annum
Applicants are invited for a Research Associate position in an exciting multi-lab research programme on the biology of ageing in model organisms.
The post is funded for 1 year and is available immediately.
The aim of the research is to understand the basic biological mechanisms involved in ageing and susceptibility to agerelated disease. In C. elegans, aging rate can be altered by means of, e.g. genetic manipulation of insulin/IGF-1 signaling.
We seek to identify the regulated mechanisms by which this pathway controls aging and susceptibility to ageing related disease.
Key Requirements
(In a maximum of 2 sentences summarise the relevant experience and qualifications required to undertake the role.)
(Summarise any other key essential or desirable skills for the role)
Molecular biology experience is essential, and experience with
C. elegans genetics is an advantage. Applicants must have (or be studying for) a PhD in experimental biology, particularly genetics and molecular biology.
Previous experience with a productive track record working with C. elegans is strongly recommended, though individuals without C. elegans experience, but with an exceptional track record in productive research in related areas, are also encouraged to apply.
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Further Details
This section should include a departmental contact name for queries if a person has a problem with applying online. This section should also include instructions about accessing further information and the online application process).
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact (insert name), (Insert email), (Insert Telephone number).
Positive Action Statement
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
UCL Taking Action for Equality
Closing Date
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
31 August 2009
Latest time for the submission of applications
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
Interview date
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
5 pm on the closing date
8 September 2009
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Clinical Research Associate Vacancy
Field on ROME Suggested Text / Example Text
Job Title Clinical Research Associate
Division of Medicine UCL Department / Division
Specific Unit / Sub Department
Grade
Hours
Salary
(inclusive of London Allowance)
CL7
Full-time
£33,480 - 41,706 per annum
Duties and Responsibilities
(Start with a sentence briefly describing the area of work of the team or department)
(Describe what the research will entail and if appropriate the job holders role within this)
The posts are based in the Department of Clinical and
Experimental Epilepsy, UCL Institute of Neurology and the
National Society for Epilepsy working under the supervision of
Professors Josemir Sander and Sanjay Sisodiya.
will contribute to the overall epilepsy genetics research and developments.
The posts are available immediately and are funded by the
National Society for Epilepsy for 3 years.
The post holders will be involved in recruiting patients for relevant studies (which may be genetic, genomic or postgenomic functional studies) for the collection of data for analysis. S/he will be encouraged to become involved in association analyses, utilising clinical, phenotypic and genotypic data, and in pharmacogenomic studies.
Key Requirements
(In a maximum of 2 sentences summarise the relevant experience and qualifications required to undertake the role.)
(Summarise any other key essential or desirable skills for the role)
Applicants should hold GMC registration and have completed their general medical training. Previous clinical or research experience in neurology / epilepsy is also essential as are excellent organisational and IT skills, creativity, and the ability to act independently as well as part of a team.
The appointees will be strongly encouraged to undertake a higher degree; the posts will provide excellent training opportunities to broaden clinical and research skills and generate publications.
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Further Details
This section should include a departmental contact name for queries if a person has a problem with applying online. This section should also include instructions about accessing further information and the online application process).
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact (insert name), (Insert email), (Insert Telephone number).
Positive Action Statement
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
UCL Taking Action for Equality
Closing date
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
12 October 2009
Latest time for the submission of applications
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
Interview date
(This is automatically entered from the data completed on the vacancy template)
5 pm on the closing date
19 October 2009
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