Laboratory and Field Senior Technician - Palaeoecology (Fixed Term)

We are seeking a Laboratory and Field Senior Technician (LFST) who will be a member of the Conservation Palaeoecology Lab (CPL) at the Department of Geography. Their work will primarily involve processing and analysing sediment/peat cores, especially for microfossils, as well as occasional field activities.

The Geography Department's laboratory and field equipment facilities, including the paleoecology lab, are at the heart of undergraduate and MPhil physical geography teaching and research. Dr Adeleye's UKRI project "Integrating past and present ecologies, and traditional knowledge for effective biodiversity management into the future (IPPET)" will inform the use of integrative palaeoecology for conservation and management. The LFST will be a vital part of the international wetland conservation palaeoecology project, which will help contextualise palaeoecological data to on-ground management needs.

Furthermore, the LFST will contribute to the production and interpretation of data for academic-led research in their own specialist area(s) and undertake relevant training, under the guidance of the Geography Science Laboratories Manager, to maintain their skills as techniques and technologies needed to support the Department's research and teaching foci evolve.

They will also ensure spaces and equipment are well maintained and readily accessible to maximise research productivity. They are proactive in maintaining laboratory and field equipment of the CPL, including stocking appropriate consumable items and ensure the laboratories are a safe working environment for all.

The role requires strong technical research skills in physical geography, with a specialism in palaeoecology. Applicants must be able to process sediment or peat cores for pollen analysis and accurately count and identify tropical pollen, carrying out technical work with a high degree of precision and accuracy. Strong organisational, time, and data management skills are essential, alongside good IT skills for handling digital and numerical data. A proactive interest in sustainable practices is also important for contributing to the CPL's day-to-day operations.

For more details about this post, click on the 'Further Particulars' via the 'Apply' button above. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.  

If you have any questions on the application process and/or the role, please email Mrs Alessandra Uomo, HR Coordinator, at hr@geog.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 14 October 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place in Cambridge on w/c 27 October 2025.

Please quote reference LC47268 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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