Senior Research Technician

Job description:

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Senior Research Technician in the School of Psychology at the University of Sheffield.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering the highest quality technical expertise and support for teaching and research. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is a key role which will work flexibly across our four buildings, sometimes multiple buildings in the same day, delivering expert technical and operational assistance and support for digital learning.

You will be responsible for the maintenance of the school’s research equipment including experimental hardware and other operational logistics such as room bookings for our research facilities. You will provide the technical support for our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited courses specifically including our BSc in Psychology, along with wider contributions across our PGT and PGR programmes. This post will assist students setting up experiments and/or statistical analysis related enquiries.

We are looking to recruit a well organised individual, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, including Health and Safety, as well as contributing to the acquisition and maintenance of research equipment, contributing to the School’s ambitions in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

Applicants should be educated to BSc (Hons) level in Psychology or related discipline or experience equivalent to Level 6 (degree) qualification in relevant field with proven vocation skills in line with the job description. This role involves knowing safety procedures, laws, and holding certifications like IOSH Managing Safely and First Aid.

Candidates should have:

• Good understanding of specialist physiological equipment (e.g. EEG, Eye-Tracking, Biopac, TES); observation and recording systems; and psychometric tests.
• Experience and knowledge of software used in psychological research (e.g. Matlab or PsychoPy) and ability to analyse data with said software.
• Knowledge of a variety of digital learning tools and their pedagogical value (e.g. Blackboard VLE, mobile technologies, Google Apps, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience of learning theories and the ways in which technology can enhance the quality of learning and teaching with said software.

What We Offer

• 38 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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