Research & Teaching Support Technician

UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, industry links, external
partners, and alumni. Our powerful collective of individuals and institutions work together to
explore new possibilities. Academic excellence is demonstrated by our 30 Nobel laureates and
our top ranking in the UK for research strength. We are a global university with 14,300
employees and over 150 nationalities represented in a student body of 43,800 students. Our main
location in Central London has recently been augmented by a campus on the Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park. 

The UCL Faculty of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the UK, ranked as the second most
impactful engineering faculty in Europe and first for Research Strength in the Research
Excellence Framework. Within Engineering, the UCL Department of Civil, Environmental &
Geomatic Engineering is a multidisciplinary department renowned for innovation and excellence
in research and teaching. We are ranked in the Top 50 worldwide for civil and structural
engineering according to the 2021 QS World University and Subject rankings.

You will be joining our team of multi-disciplinary technicians in the department’s EE
laboratory engaged on projects with world leading academics and researchers in the field of
Environmental Engineering.

This post works closely with academics, researchers and technical staff, to provide
professional technical support for the CEGEs Environmental Engineering Laboratory, including
maintenance of facilities and equipment, and provision of training, advice and guidance to all
lab users. To provide practical technical support to research and teaching and to facilitate in
the effective and efficient day to day running of the Environmental Engineering Laboratory. On
occasions you will be required to work in other laboratories and at other UCL sites.

Ideally a background in environmental engineering with a post graduate degree. A good knowledge
of chemistry and biology and their application in environmental research and teaching.
Experience of laboratory work and a practical ability to design/setup bespoke small scale
experimental apparatus. Experience of analytical methods and material characterization
techniques. Good knowledge and experience of health & safety regulations gained from
working in a wet laboratory. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and
independently. Familiarity working with compressed gases, autoclave, fume cupboard, bio-safety
cabinet, microscopies, ball mill etc. Able to work with undergraduate students on delivery of
environmental laboratory sessions and setting up of equipment and preparation of materials.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits some of
which are listed below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want
our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of
opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be
underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people;
LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department is working towards an Athena SWAN award. We are committed to advancing gender
equality within our department.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion