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Salary: £16,021 per annum increasing to National Living Wage after 12 months in post. Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Estates Job reference: REQ000457 Attachments: attachmentEstates Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprentice - JDPS - Dec 25.pdf Are you passionate about contributing to the development and upkeep of University facilities? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Estates Department as an Estate Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprentice. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, providing you with the chance to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact. You will be an excellent communicator, with a commitment to continued learning and professional development. You will need a minimum of grade 5 in English and Maths GCSE. If you are ready to contribute to the evolution of University facilities and advance your career in a vibrant environment, apply now! Join us in creating a campus that fosters innovation, sustainability, and excellence. This role is full time, fixed term (24 months)  Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. 

About us: If you want to work in a friendly, fun environment where you are really valued for your contribution then we may have the job for you. Kings Food the internal catering department of Kings College London are looking to recruit a catering assistant to work at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience building café & restaurant on our Denmark Hill Campus. About the role: As a catering assistant you will be involved with all aspects of the catering service including basic food preparation, food service, till operation, barista coffee making, food hygiene, delivering hospitality events and catering, and other duties associated with the running of the Colleges retail units. The ideal candidate will be: A good team player Have a passion and commitment to provide good customer service. Have a flexible and positive approach. Have excellent communication skills. Understand food safety and hygiene regulations. The position is offer on a working five out of seven days basis and will involve working evenings and weekends. About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent. Basic level of computer literacy (ability to access email and online training) Experience of working in a catering environment Understanding of all relevant health, hygiene, and safety regulations Good written and oral communication Experience of providing a service to customers Experience of operating a till and taking payments Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Desirable criteria NVQ level 1 or equivalent catering qualification Hold a current Food Handlers certificate. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £30,929 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Job ID: 132765 Close Date: 21-Dec-2025 Contact Person: Jaber Julfiker Contact Details: Jaber.julfiker@kcl.ac.uk

The Salo research group at the HiLIFE – Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, is seeking a collaborative and curiosity-driven Postdoctoral Researcher in structural biology. The position begins in early 2026 and is initially for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. The salary scale is 3 500–4 000 € per month, depending on the candidate’s experience and merits.     About the project and group    The Nanoscale Architecture Lipid Flux – Veijo Salo research group aims to uncover the molecular logic of lipid flux and organelle biogenesis in metabolic health and disease. We use state-of-the-art approaches in cell biology, imaging, and in-cell structural biology to reveal nanoscale membrane architectures that drive lipid flux in their native context. The group operates across two interconnected sites: the University of Helsinki and Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. For more information, please visit our website.    This project will focus on structural and biochemical approaches to understand membrane-associated protein assemblies involved in lipid homeostasis. Depending on the candidate’s expertise and interest, the work may include protein and organelle purification, biochemical reconstitution, and single-particle cryo-EM analysis of membrane protein complexes, as well as structural–functional assays in human cells. The exact project will be developed together with the selected researcher. The role will be integrated with complementary cellular approaches in the group and will contribute core mechanistic insight to our broader research program.    The group is newly established, and the selected candidate will play an important role in building a collaborative, supportive, and scientifically rigorous research environment within the group.     About you    • You have a strong background in structural biology, particularly cryo-EM or membrane protein biochemistry.  • Further degree requirement for postdoctoral position: The degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment.  • You are motivated to use structural and biochemical approaches to understand the mechanisms of membrane-associated protein complexes and are interested in how these structures relate to cellular function.  • Experience with mammalian cell biology is considered an advantage but is not required.  • You are collaborative, communicative, and comfortable working in an international and multidisciplinary environment  • You are motivated to help establish and shape the scientific foundation of a new research group.    What we offer    • A dynamic, international research environment at the Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE. • Access to state-of-the-art structural biology and imaging infrastructure, including cryo-EM, advanced light microscopy, proteomics, and biochemical core facilities.  • Access to cutting-edge cryo-ET workflows and equipment via research visits at Karolinska Institute.  • Excellent opportunities for career development, mentoring, and training in advanced structural and cell biological methods.  • Occupational health care, access to university sports facilities, and relocation support if applicable.  • 5–7 weeks of paid leave and flexible working hours.  • A competitive salary based on the Collective Agreement for Finnish universities. The salary scale is 3 500–4 000 € per month, depending on the candidate’s experience and merits.     Please read more why you should choose the University of Helsinki as your next place to work: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki     How to apply    Please submit your application in English including:    • cover letter  • CV  • PhD degree diploma.    Applications should be submitted via the University of Helsinki recruitment system using the “Apply Now” link no later than 1.1.2026. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews will take place continuously.    For further information, please contact Group Leader Veijo Salo (veijo.salo@helsinki.fi).    Diversity clause    A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our university.    Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University.    JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER!  #HelsinkiUniCareers    About the Institute of Biotechnology    The Institute of Biotechnology BI, a part of HiLIFE, is an internationally renowned research institute with an inclusive and curiosity-driven working culture. The research activities are carried out in research groups joined into three multidisciplinary research programs. The Institute hosts several shared research infrastructures, including cutting-edge facilities for cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM), light microscopy, sequencing, and proteomics. For more information, please visit https://www.helsinki.fi/hilife/bi