Senior Research Technician

Summary of the role:

This exciting, 0.5FTE, Field Research Specialist role is available immediately in Technical Strategy & Operations (TS&O), within the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE), based on the Tremough campus in Penryn. The primary responsibility of the role-holder is to manage the field research hub and associated technical spaces, operate and maintain field equipment, and deliver high-quality technical services to support academic and student research. The field research equipment hub supports Exeter’s research priorities in a range of disciplines including ecology, biosciences, geology, geography and engineering. The facilities support a range of activities including drone mapping and ground-based surveying, ecological monitoring and behavioural studies, environmental monitoring and sampling.

The post-holder will be required to have experience in managing, setting up, running, and troubleshooting equipment of this type. In addition, the role-holder will be required to carry out method development, quality control, data interpretation and analysis as well as keep up to date with developments in instrumentation and methods relating to field-based research. The post-holder will advise facility users on appropriate equipment and methods and advise/assist them with data analysis. The role holder will need to be pragmatic in the management of the facilities from resource management, cost recovery, booking of space and equipment, and practical management of workload, to ensure projects are delivered in a timely manner. The post-holder will thus be responsible for the day-day operational management of their area and will be expected to take a lead role in increased effectiveness and efficiency of processes and procedures to support the research objectives of the scientific community.

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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.

We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working to raise the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical careers.

We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working to raise the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical careers. We are also proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people to work in our operationally focused service. This role forms part of our Technical Career Pathway.

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