Technician

This full-time fixed-term position is available immediately at the University of Exeter Penryn Campus.

Summary of the role

We need a team of talented individuals to support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. This fixed term role is available immediately until 31/12/2026.  Working as part of the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy in Technical Services the role holder will provide direct support to the Convex Seascape Survey project team activities on the Penryn campus. 

The main role of the job is to prepare and analyse marine sediment samples using an Elemental Analyser, predominantly analysing sediment cores for organic and inorganic carbon. The post-holder will also be responsible for training other project users, ensuring that the instrument operates within specifications, performing quality assurance check and cleaning and first level maintenance of the instrument.

We offer a wide range of benefits which can be found here http://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/benefits/benefits/, and include, generous holiday entitlement, pension, on-site gym and continuous investment in your personal and professional development.  

Our women in HE work extends the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter and the Gender Equality Charter Mark to all roles in the University.  We are committed to bringing the best development experience to women, and men, at all stages of their careers as well as being passionate about promoting careers for women in science to encourage them to reach their full potential. 

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

Technical Services at the University of Exeter is comprised of STEMM-facing research and teaching technical staff. Whilst all operating in a single service our staff work in a wide range of specialist areas such as, Engineering, Physics, Geology, Mining and Minerals, Renewable Energy, Life and Environmental Science, Sports and Health Science, Medical Sciences and Medical Imaging. 

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 research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting James Scourse, email: j.scourse@exeter.ac.uk

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