University of Exeter
Job title:
Assistant Technician
Company
University of Exeter
Job description
Technical Strategy & OperationsThis full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.Summary of the roleA permanent full-time Assistant Technician is required at the University of Exeter, on Streatham Campus. The post will be based in the Hatherly Building, a cross-faculty and multidisciplinary research-focused environment, that includes labs from Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, Biosciences and Geography departments. The successful candidate will work as part of the technical team to carry out a range of key technical duties to support academic staff, researchers and students working in class I and II research laboratories, with facilities for electrophysiology, neurosciences, fire and marine sciences, tissue culture, microbiology, microscopy, and biochemistry.Activities in Hatherly are currently enjoying significant expansion with many new research groups joining the labs in the building; it’s therefore an exciting time to join this dynamic, highly motivated and award-winning team. The successful applicant can expect to acquire a vast range of diverse skills to complement the ones they bring to the team.Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.Research Service DivisionThe University of Exeter has grown its research activity significantly over the two decades and, since joining the Russell Group of research-intensive universities in 2012, has made a step change in its research income and earnings performance, research quality, numbers of research students and knowledge exchange activities. The Research Services Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and meeting research income targets.This role is within the Technical Strategy & Operations part of the Division. We are research and teaching technical staff across the entirety of the University of Exeter. We work in specialist areas across the University and beyond, undertaking and supporting research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.The service is comprised of a team of talented individuals who support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists.This post supports the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Environment, and the Faculty of Environment, Science and EconomyFaculty of Health and Life SciencesThe Faculty of Health and Life Sciences brings together academics and students across the spectrum of health, wellbeing and life sciences, including the social and environmental context, to create a holistic community with exciting synergies, dedicated to creating positive impact.Faculty of Environment, Science and EconomyThe Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy is a vibrant interdisciplinary community, dedicated to delivering world-class education and research that breaks new boundaries and has a positive impact on the world.Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWhilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.To find out more about what we offer our staff, please visit:Further informationPlease contact Dr Karen Leslie, or Dr Garrick Taylor, , for informal enquiries about the role.This role may be subject to additional background screening.The starting salary will be from £25,077 up to £27,069 on Grade C, depending on qualifications and experience.
Expected salary
£25077 – 27069 per year
Location
Exeter
Job date
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 02:36:00 GMT
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