Sports and Exercise Science Technician

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

Are you passionate about sports and exercise science and looking to make a significant impact in an innovative and renowned institution? LJMU's Faculty of Health Innovation Technology and Science (HITS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Technician, supporting our Sports and Exercise Science Facilities.

As a technician, you will work in close partnership with senior colleagues, providing invaluable support to academic staff and other members of the technical team. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of teaching activities and research projects within the Faculty. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, contributing to the advancement of education and research in this dynamic field.

Collaboration and teamwork will be a key to your success in this role. You will work closely with academic staff, assisting them by ensuring that all equipment is appropriately maintained and calibrated. Your expertise in a range of skills including biomechanics will be invaluable in providing technical support and guidance, ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy in our teaching and research endeavours. this post will work over multiple sites so the applicant must hold a full drivers licence to facilitate the transportation of equipment - you must indicate this in your application.

As a technician, you will play a key role in maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring their efficient operation, and ensuring a safe working environment for all staff and students.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you meet our criteria and want to join our technical team and contribute to shaping the future of research and education, then we would encourage you to apply. Please complete our application form fully, and show in your personal statement how you meet the requirements of this post.

The school/ department is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

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