Technical Specialist - Geochemistry and Geochronology Lab Manager

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13^th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Specialist – Geochemistry and Geochronology Lab Manager to join the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences on a permanent basis.

In this role, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive technical management and specialist technical expertise to support researchers, post-graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Science and Engineering, particularly in the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences. The postholder will utilise expert knowledge in specialist equipment for rock geochemistry and geochronology analytical research and associated rock and mineral sample preparation. Additional duties include the planning, design, and operation of specialist technical resources to acquire data, optimise research output, and enhance operational systems and processes, including health and safety compliance.

For informal enquires please contact Mark.Wildman@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and offered on an open ended basis. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/technical-specialist-geochemistry-and-geochronology-lab-manager?source=gla.ac.uk

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