University of Cambridge
Cambridge Metabolic Network Coordinator (Part-time)
Vacancy Ref: RG02366
Salary: £28,132 to £36,661 pro rata
Limit of tenure applies*
The Cambridge Metabolic Network is an exciting initiative that promotes coordinated research
activities in metabolism and endocrinology throughout the University and surrounding research
institutes to develop an interdisciplinary research community working on scientific, health and social
aspects of metabolic diseases. Cambridge has an impressive track record of achievement in these
research areas and we anticipate that further discoveries will continue to increase international impact.
We wish to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic Coordinator to support the development of the Network
across the arts, humanities, social and physical sciences, technology and medicine. This is a part-time
post (0.5fte). The Coordinator will work with the Steering Group to develop the scope and activities of
the network. This will involve implementing a varied programme of activities including website
development, scientific meetings and workshops, and promoting interdisciplinary research
collaborations to ensure metabolic research continues to develop as a key theme within the University
and region. The Coordinator will be based in the Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science on
the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Applications, including CV, covering letter, and a completed CHRIS/6 form including Parts 1, and 3
(available on http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/applying/ ) should be sent to: Karen Laurence, Metabolic
Research Laboratories, Level 4 Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, Box 289,
Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, Email: kel44@medschl.cam.ac.uk
Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Maria Adams (ma454@medschl.cam.ac.uk). Information
about existing Strategic Initiatives and Networks supported by the University can be found
at: http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/research-at-cambridge/strategic-research-initiatives-networks
Closing date: 13th January 2014
*The funds for this post are available until 30th September 2016