Technician (Archaeology)

Technical Services

This full-time permanent role is available immediately. Working as part of the Archaeology team in Technical Services, you provide direct support to and teaching research activities.

You will provide laboratory and field support for teaching and research in the Archaeology discipline at the Streatham Campus, in Exeter. To support the Lab Manager with the day-to-day management of Archaeology laboratories, stores and field equipment, including equipment maintenance, practical training and Health and Safety compliance. There is also an opportunity to provide, or develop, graphic and illustration support skills.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of GIS, archaeological survey equipment and the practical aspects of archaeological fieldwork. You should be task oriented, with the ability to plan and prioritise work, and maintain strong working relationships.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).  

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst 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.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting either Stephen Haley (telephone: 01392 722331 email: S.M.Haley@exeter.ac.uk) or Steph Ralph (telephone: 01392 724359 email: S.J.Ralph@exeter.ac.uk)

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focussing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.

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