ABOUT HEDGESERV LIMITED
HedgeServ limited is a hedge fund administration company, registered with the Financial Regulator in Ireland that provides an innovative service model to meet the increasing demands of the rapidly evolving hedge fund industry.

HedgeServ's philosophy is "true partnership" with its clients as it works to provide the "next generation" of hedge fund administration, wiwth its industry-wide recognized excellence in both process and personnel.

GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
HedgeServ expects to recruit graduates on a continuous basis throughout the year. We recognise that staff represent the Company's most valuable asset. Therefore, to assist staff with career development, we encourage training suited to individual needs and role with the Company and also offer a tuition support programme. Successful applicants will gain an understanding of all aspects of hedge fund accounting including reconciliation, pricing, corporate actions, fee calculations, hedge fund structure and financial statement preparation. HedgeServ Limited offers each employee the opportunity to become a member of a top tier client service team with mentoring by senior managers whose depth and experience is unmatched in the industry.

MAKING YOUR APPLICATION
We are interested in meeting candidates who;
- want to join a dynamic and fast growing company
- are energetic, committed and ambitious
- are interested in pursuing a career in the Hedge Funds industry

Minimum 2.2 honours degree in Business or Legal course.

To apply, please send your CV to opportunity@hedgeserv.com

  SOILLSE Research Fellow:

Gaelic Sociolinguistics, Policy and Development

Roinn na Ceiltis is na Gàidhlig

Sgoil nan Daonnachdan / School of Humanites

University of Glasgow

SALARY SCALE: £31,671 - £35,646 (grade 7)

CLOSING DATE: 27 August 2010

CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Applications are invited for a Research Fellowship in connection with the inter-university Soillse initiative to inform public policy concerning Gaelic in Scotland and maintain and revitalise Gaelic language and culture. The post is situated within the Celtic and Gaelic, School of Humanities, College of Arts at the University of Glasgow. The successful candidate will conduct research in an approved area of Soillse activity and will have a demonstrable record of research excellence in sociolinguistics or language policy, a detailed knowledge and awareness of the situation of Gaelic in Scotland and its current policy context; and a good understanding of the sociolinguistic issues relating to minority languages more generally. The post is available from 1 September 2010 on a full-time basis and for a fixed term of four years.

The Soillse Initiative

Following a successful proposal to the Scottish Funding Council, Highlands & Islands Enterprise and Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the Soillse initiative will promote an enhanced research capacity to inform public policy concerning Gaelic in Scotland. The initiative is supported by SFC's Strategic Research Development Grant Horizon Fund scheme. Activities and outputs will build upon, collaborate with, and transfer knowledge to existing efforts to maintain and revitalise Gaelic language and culture.

Soillse involves a consortium consisting of the UHI Millennium Institute (in particular, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig) and the Universities of Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

The aims of Soillse are:

· To further develop a research capability in Gaelic language development for the benefit of the Highlands & Islands and beyond

· To develop a national network, bringing in new researchers, linking with international research and influencing Gaelic language policy.

Further details concerning Soillse are set out in the Soillse Briefing Notes (see http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_166688_en.pdf).

Job Purpose

To conduct research in an approved area of Soillse activity within the field of Gaelic sociolinguistics or language policy; to produce regularly world-class publications and conference presentations; to generate and pursue original research ideas independently and as part of a team; to support the wider activities of Soillse; to contribute to the development of Soillse proposals for external research funding.

Salary
Salary will be on the University’s Research and Teaching Grade, level 7, £31,671 - £35,646 per annum. This is a contract position for 4 years.

Application

To apply for this post, Reference Number 00128-2, visit

http://www22.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_glasgow01.asp

Further Information

For further information, see http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/celtic/soillseresearchfellow/#d.en.166692 or contact Professor Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh, Head, Celtic and Gaelic, School of Humanities, College of Arts; tel. 0141 330 6327 or email Roibeard.OMaolalaigh@glasgow.ac.uk

  News
Global ERP firm offers Cranfield graduates first choice on consultant
roles
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/aboutus/news/page49453.html

Recognising the reputation of Cranfield and the quality of its graduates,
Epicor, a global software visionary, approached the University to offer a
range of new career opportunities exclusively to graduates from Cranfield's
Manufacturing http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/postgraduatestudy/taughtcourses/page10289.html programme before opening recruitment wider.


Funded research
PhD studentship: Modelling and optimisation of linear friction welding - up
to £16,000 p.a. plus fees* is
available http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/postgraduatestudy/researchopportunities/page48365.html?id=ces

Cranfield University, in collaboration with TWI, a leading research
organisation in materials joining, have an exciting research opportunity for
a motivated graduate in linear friction welding. You will aim to understand
how the linear friction welding process can be optimised and develop
techniques for joining dissimilar materials, such as steel to titanium.
This will be achieved through the development of a simple process model to
understand how heat is generated and how it then flows into the two
materials being welded.

MTech Water Processes: Advanced Professional Masters - Three positions
sponsored by Anglian Water - Tax free bursary of £10,500 p.a. plus fees and
laptop
available. http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/postgraduatestudy/researchopportunities/page11348.html
Cranfield University and Anglian Water have an opportunity for you to
undertake a two year programme of study which includes company-based project
work and leads to a professional Master of Technology qualification. Project
work will be based in Anglian Water's Innovation Department and will involve
developing and evaluating leading edge technologies in the areas of water,
wastewater and energy.

*Conditions apply, see individual studentship for details

Environment Open Day
Thursday 2 September 2010, Cranfield University

Bursaries up to £5000 plus fees* on selected full-time courses

Find out how a specialist Cranfield Masters degree is an investment in your
future career and the future of the planet. You will have the opportunity to
meet the Course Directors, tour our state-of-the-art facilities and our
extensive campus, find out about company sponsored projects associated with
our courses and meet current students at their end of year Environment
Masters' research exhibition.

Register now http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/eod?id=ces

T: 01234 754086
E: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
*Conditions apply

  We have 3 new vacancies for Undergraduates across our Engineering and Commercial Departments.

Job Title: Placement Student – Manufacturing Operations Ref No: DAR31359

Location: Darlington Salary: £14,500

Department: Shop Operations, Manufacturing Support & Quality

RESPONSIBILITIES
Shop Operations, Manufacturing Support and Quality are departments at the core of the Manufacturing process, heavily involved in the running of the shop floor. Working under guidance, the student will be required to work across these 3 key areas lead improvement activities utilising Kaizen and Six Sigma techniques. Projects will be assigned giving cross functional experience to these three key areas and project deliverables will be presented to senior management. The role will use and manage production databases to provide reports on key performance indicators. The role will also support work activities driven by quality concerns and customer feedback.

TRAINING PROVIDED
All training relevant to the job role is provided. Training is aimed at improving and extending your skills and knowledge in the work environment. Training will include Product Quality and others courses that will focus on building confidence, increasing communication, presentation skills and negotiation skills, improving time management and creating team dynamics.

Cummins also offer the opportunities to work with the community with organisations such as ‘Young Enterprise’ and many students choose to increase their skills set by working with local schools and charities.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
As we offer an excellent opportunity for placement students to gain valuable experience it is essential that applicants;
* Must have completed at least 2 years of a Statistics, Manufacturing Engineering or Business related sandwich degree with a statistical /operations management module.
* Must be proficient in using Microsoft packages. It would be beneficial, but not essential, to have a working knowledge of Minitab, or another statistical package.
* Are able to assimilate data to deliver clear and concise presentations
* Are able to work on their own initiative, self-motivate, and must have ability to work within a team.

If interested, please apply online at www.eujobs.cummins.com or email your CV directly to mark.cox@cummins.com. Closing Date 5th September 2010.

Job Title: HR Student Placement Ref No: STA31757

Location: Stamford, Lincolnshire

Department: Human Resources Salary: £14,500
Starting September 2010 for 12 months

Click here for further information and to apply online. Closing date 5th September 2010.

Job Title: Placement – Sales & Marketing Ref No: CPG31758

Location: Ramsgate Salary: £14,500

Department: Marketing
Starting January 2011 for 12 months

Click here for further information and to apply online. Closing date 5th December 2010.

  Singapore aims to be Asia’s Brain Trust for global companies, by anchoring thought
and practice leaders in the professional services industry here. Besides attracting top-
tier industry players to Singapore, we are also looking to augment our well-educated
and highly skilled workforce with global talent to further develop the professional
services industry.

Exciting career opportunities are available to professionals and graduating students
in the professional services sectors. From consultants and business analysts to IT
solutions professionals, Singapore welcomes knowledge experts that are keen to
develop their careers in this burgeoning industry

Read more about the
Professional Services industry in Singapore

Contact Singapore warmly welcomes you to embark on a new and rewarding career in
the Professional Services sector in Singapore.

Click here for job vacancies in the professional services sector
in Singapore.

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  Two new employers, three new vacancies and more.
Click here for a round-up of what's been happening on Gradcracker this week.

  CPM was established in 1936 and our pedigree lies in Field Marketing although we
now also offer a comprehensive number of contact solutions for our clients, both
within the retail sector and direct to their end consumers.

Visit http://jobs.cpm-int.com to view our
current vacancies and apply online, check the status of your application and learn
about what CPM has to offer.

  Foras na Gaeilge has advertised the following full-time contract (until 2012) posts in
connection with the new English-Irish Dictionary project:

Eagarthóir (3 posts)
Aistritheoir (3 posts)
Oifigeach cléireachais (2 posts)

Further details at www.focloir.ie