Strength of Materials and Structures Technician

Job title:

Strength of Materials and Structures Technician

Company

London South Bank University

Job description

Turning Passion into Purpose.London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of Strength of Materials and Structures Technician for our Technical Support Services division (TSS).Purpose of the Post:The purpose of this post is to provide dedicated technical support in the Structures and Strength of Materials, and the Mechanics of Machines laboratories. The post holder will actively assist with and contribute to the delivery of practical sessions across these areas, including overseeing lab-based experiments, demonstrating investigative technologies, and providing guidance with individual projects, and other experimental activities.These laboratories support a rich vein of income generating activities and the post holder will work alongside academics and technical colleagues in the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of research and enterprise projects.This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to actively assist with and contribute to the delivery of practical sessions across these areas, including overseeing lab-based experiments, demonstrating investigative technologies, and providing guidance with individual projects, and a variety of research and enterprise projects.More details regarding the key responsibilities for this post can be found in the attached Candidate Pack.About You:We are looking to hear from candidates who have a comprehensive working knowledge of:

• The setup, use and configuration of universal testing machines for a variety of investigative applications.
• The testing and evaluation of materials and structures using a variety of contact/non-contact investigative techniques.
• Data acquisition techniques associated with (including setup and configuration) in relation the testing and evaluation of materials and structures.

The ideal candidate will be degree educated, preferably a PhD, be highly motivated and bring experience of working in a mechanical engineering or closely related technical discipline.Benefits and How to Apply:As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found .The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack.For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position:

• Anthony Roberts, Head of Technical Support Services

Application Deadline and Interviews:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 Friday 17th of May 2024
• Interview/assessment – week commencing3rd of June 2024

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment teamWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.£35,439 to £40,976 per annum, inclusive of £4,952 London Weighting.

Expected salary

£35439 – 40976 per year

Location

Elephant & Castle, South East London

Job date

Wed, 01 May 2024 06:29:04 GMT

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