Technical Specialist (Electronics) - TG1257SB

Applications are sought to join the vibrant team of technicians supporting research and teaching activities throughout the School of Biology (SoB) at locations within St Andrews.  

The School’s three research centres comprise the Biomedical Sciences building at the North Haugh (BMS), the Centre for Biological Diversity in the centre of the town (CBD), and the Scottish Oceans Institute at the East Sands (SOI).   

The School is committed to delivering globally connected research and teaching at the highest international level.  The School's over-arching mission statement is to discover, develop and disseminate the knowledge to allow us to live long healthy lives in a sustainable natural environment. 

Key tasks include:

• Assisting researchers to:  evaluate requirements; assess designs; estimate costs and timelines; integrate manufactured electronic systems; test their performance; understand their correct operation.
• Contributing to the design, manufacture and test of prototype printed circuit boards.
• Programming specialist electronic systems for control and data acquisition.
• Collaborating with the School Technical Specialist (Mechanical) and with other Schools who may not have the same electronic service.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults in both manufactured and bespoke electronic and electrical equipment. Where this is not possible, assisting in communications with external specialists.
• Conducting non-routine portable appliance testing for the SoB.
• When designs are developed for fieldwork applications some exposure to the fieldwork environment through trips away from site may be required.

Key skills and attributes required include:

• HND or equivalent in electronic engineering, computer science or similar related subject.
• Relevant experience in electronics / embedded software development and testing.
• Good hands-on experience of fault finding and repairing electronic circuit boards and equipment.
• Use of embedded microcontrollers and of different operating systems.
• High level of personal motivation and a desire to want to learn and develop new skills.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, independent problem-solver. 

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Martin Cockcroft, email: mgc22@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 463 396.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.  

Closing Date:  13 May 2024
Interview Date:  Week commencing 3 June 2024
Start: As soon as possible
Please quote ref:  TG1257SB
Further Particulars:  TG1257SB FPs.doc

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