Technician

This full time post is available immediately on a permanent basis, based in the Hatherly Building at the Exeter Streatham campus.

Summary of the role

Working as part of a technical team, the role holder will support the multi-discipline laboratories throughout the building under supervision of the Technical Manager. The role involves the direct support of Neuroscience research groups using Electrophysiology, and so the ability to carry out scientific processes in a research environment would be beneficial.

The position supports the ongoing rapid expansion of research in the Hatherly Laboratories and the role holder will be supporting the creation of new laboratories and the smooth introduction of new research groups into the laboratories. It is therefore an exciting time to join the team with immediate opportunity to get involved in large projects.

Organisational context:

The Research Services Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and meeting research income targets.

This role is within the Technical Strategy & Operations part of the Division. We are research and teaching technical staff across the entirety of the University of Exeter. We work in specialist areas across the University and beyond, undertaking and supporting research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.

The service is comprised of a team of talented individuals who support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. Our technical roles, which include experimental officers, laboratory technicians and research technicians, all focus on different aspects of science and humanities - from mechanical/electrical engineering, medicine and health, life sciences, social sciences, film, drama & communications, physics, geology and geography, and so much more.

This post supports the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences and Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences brings together academics and students across the spectrum of health, wellbeing and life sciences, including the social and environmental context, to create a holistic community with exciting synergies, dedicated to creating positive impact.

Covering Biosciences, Psychology, Health and Care Professions (Nursing, Medical Imaging and Pharmacy), Public Health and Sports Sciences, Health and Community Sciences, and Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, the Faculty is based over multiple campuses in Exeter and Cornwall, and on partner NHS sites.

Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

The Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy is a vibrant interdisciplinary community, dedicated to delivering world-class education and research that breaks new boundaries and has a positive impact on the world. We work across fundamental sciences, engineering and business to deliver on the University’s Strategy 2030 to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.

We are one of the world’s best universities in interdisciplinary environment and sustainability, founded on strong fundamental disciplinary research and education. The faculty is home to ten departments in physical and environmental sciences, engineering and includes the globally recognised, triple accredited University of Exeter Business School.

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

Further information

Please contact Dr Garrick Taylor, g.f.taylor@exeter.ac.uk, or Dr Karen Leslie, k.a.leslie@exeter.ac.uk with informal enquiries.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

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