Technical Specialist (Analytical Research Support)

Closing date 14/09/25 at 23:30

The role

In this role you would be directly involved in supporting laboratory-based activities including under-graduate and post-graduate student research projects, other practical teaching, research and innovation activities. You will work closely with team members to achieve this and support a range of areas of the University (see The Team section below for details of the areas we support). Key areas of focus for this post include materials analysis, chemical analysis, microscopy/imaging and chemical engineering.

Laboratory and chemical safety knowledge is essential. You will also need to have in-depth practical experience and knowledge of several analysis / imaging techniques with proficiency gained from method development and troubleshooting. Examples of relevant techniques include SEM; TEM; AFM; FTIR; Raman spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; TGA; DSC; DTA; DMA; dilatometry; EPR; XRF; powder XRD, micro-CT. The facilities we support also include a range of other equipment such as furnaces, PVD coaters and reactors.

A background in materials science, and knowledge and experience of a wide range of the techniques listed above, would be an advantage. However, it is more important to have the aptitude and enthusiasm to learn new techniques and to train and support our students to use them. You will be expected to work flexibly and have, or develop, skills to allow you to support the team’s delivery across a range of disciplines. You will be highly motivated and meticulous in your work, with a professional work ethic, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively across team boundaries sharing knowledge and skills to ensure customer-focussed results.

The team

The Technical Operations, Resources and Services (TORS) Team provides unified technical support across Sheffield Hallam University. The service supports face-to-face teaching and all practical activities to a high standard, supported by having a highly skilled technical services team. The Science and Technology (S&T) technical team sits within TORS to provide specialist support for laboratory activities within three main schools: Biosciences and Chemistry, Engineering and Built Environment and Sheffield Business School.

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