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European Patent Office opportunities

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In 2013 the European Patent Office will recruit more than 200 engineers and scientists
to work as patent examiners

Our graduate engineers and scientists – drawn from over 30 different European countries – work at the cutting edge of technology, examining the latest inventions in every technical field in order to protect and to promote innovation in Europe.

If you have a degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or the natural sciences, a good working knowledge of at least two of the official languages (English, French and German) and the willingness to learn the third, you too could be part of our team of patent examiners in Munich, The Hague or Berlin.

We offer a competitive salary (4200-8000 EUR/ month net – depending on experience) as well as various benefits and allowances.

To find out more about the job of a patent examiner and our benefits package, visit our website www.epo.org/jobs

Toshiba Fellowship Programme

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The Toshiba Fellowship Programme offers outstanding scientists an annual
opportunity to apply to join Toshiba’s research and development laboratories in Japan for up to two years, on a Research Fellowship Contract.

The Toshiba Fellowship Programme is a unique opportunity for recently qualified PhD level scientists, mainly from science, computing and mathematics disciplines. It offers a chance to journey alongside Toshiba into innovation, discovering a new world of research and development, as well as exploring and living a new cultural experience in Japan.

Toshiba Fellows nurture cross-cultural understanding between the UK, Europe
and Japan whilst benefiting from working in our highly innovative and researchcentred
organisation, in a country renowned for its world class technology. Every Toshiba Fellow has a real possibility to contribute to our future technologies

Visit the Toshiba Fellowship Programme website:
www.toshiba.eu/fellowship

Freelance interpreters needed – AtoZ Interpreting and Translation Services Ltd

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Looking to recruit individuals to register with us as interpreters on a self-employed freelance basis. They receive interpreting assignments from the NHS as well as private clients and match these up with interpreters who are registered with us: so you could be interpreting in hospitals, GP surgeries, solicitors firms, schools and children centres among other venues.

The nature of a freelance contract makes this an ideal opportunity for students seeking employment alongside their studies during term time or the vacations. Although most of their obs are currently in the Birmingham area they are looking to expand outside the city and would therefore welcome applications from Leicester and other regions.

We are looking for all languages

We urgently need a polish interpreter for Friday 27th September. Please contact recruitment@atozinterpreting.com. If you have any queries you can e-mail us or phone us on 0121 246 1479

Mace 2014 Graduate Development Programme

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GDPPoster

 

The two-year Graduate Development Programme aims to build up graduates’ technical skills and their confidence to conduct business with professionals across Mace, their industry and clients. The industry leading graduate programme focuses
on technical as well as interpersonal skills development and is
aligned with the requirements of four professional bodies: CIOB,
ICE, RIBA and RICS.

The application deadline for both the Graduate Development Programme and the 12-Month Placement Programme is Friday 29 November 2013.
To find out more and apply visit www.macegroup.com/careers

Teach Abroad Scholarship

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Our Programme consists of two key strands:

1. A 150 hour distance-learning Diploma TEFL Course; giving participants the skills,
confidence, and qualifications to get their ideal teaching job abroad.

2. A Job Advisory Service providing expert support to ensure participants find work and
choose the most appropriate position for them personally. We work with quality
Schools and Agencies throughout the world to make sure our students get the pick of
some of the best English Language teaching jobs around. If you would rather find your
own position, our Job Advisory Service will help you focus your search and provide
bespoke advice concerning your applications to ensure you get the job you want.

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Research Project Assistant vacancy

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We need someone to develop the number of researcher and international contacts on the Careers and Employability Career Contacts database.

JOB DUTIES:

Research

1. To use a variety of methods (DLHE statistics, Adviser records, current contacts, departmental contacts etc) to identify possible contacts (research staff, doctoral graduates and international graduates) –

2. In conjunction with the project manager, write a project plan

3. In conjunction with the project manager, design an appropriate questionnaire

4. To contact prospective contacts.

5. To investigate wider contact options than database registration eg case study, mentor etc

6. To chase outstanding replies.

7. To write report on findings (if appropriate)

Administration

1. To keep accurate records of people contacted, replies received and outstanding replies.

2. To enter new contacts onto database

3. To regularly report progress to project manager

4. To raise any issues or problems with project manager in a timely manner

See Careers Online for further details and to apply

Weekly List of Arts Internships in New York, Chicago

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Museum Internships:

Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 

The renowned Art Institute of Chicago is currently seeking interns for two departments:

1) Photography Collections Internship

involves assisting the Collection Manager with cataloging and care of photographs in the Art Institute’s collection.  Intern will perform a variety of research and administrative functions supporting other departmental activities. Candidates should have a background in art history as well as a basic knowledge of photographic history and an interest in the medium.  Knowledge of digital imaging and previous office or museum experience is a plus.

2) Photography Curatorial Internship

for an enthusiastic and organized undergraduate or graduate student to assist three curators in the research, writing, and coordination of their upcoming acquisitions, exhibitions, and other curatorial projects, as well as other departmental administrative functions. Candidates should have a basic background in art history as well as the ability to independently research and an interest in photography. Special consideration will be given to candidates with research or  coursework related to the history of conceptual photography, color photography, and/or urban photography.

Application Deadline for both Art Institute Internships: For consideration for autumn, apply immediately and mention IA&A; for spring, by October 20; and for summer, by March 20. To apply, visit the above link. Applicants must have a cover letter which includes term of interest, and resume to apply. Applications submitted without either will not be considered.

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Graduate roles in data processing for global market research group

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TNS are seeking bright, computer-literate graduates to join their Operations team based in London Bridge.

They need people with insight and originality, excellent interpersonal skills, project management ability and a strong technical focus. Positions are trainee roles initially, but the right candidates can expect to progress quickly and develop a rewarding career with us.

Closing date: 30th August

See Careers Online for further details