Senior Research Technician

This new 0.95 FTE (34.675 hours per week) part-time post is available from January 2026 on a permanent basis.

This role is externally funded through AHRC and has a funding review date of 31/03/2031.

Summary of the role:
The successful applicant will act as the Senior Research Technician for the Biocultural HIVE RICHeS-funded project, based in the Department of Archaeology and History at the University of Exeter. They will oversee the development, curation, and long-term sustainability of an open-access digital collection management system, ensuring data quality, adherence to metadata standards, and implementation of best practices for digital preservation and interoperability.

In addition to digital stewardship, the postholder will manage access to the Department’s collections and newly established Biocultural HIVE laboratory, coordinate access visits, and facilitate the use of our facilities by project partners. They will also work closely with the SHArD 3D Lab, supporting the management of its resources and specialist equipment to enable access and collaboration. This role combines technical and organisational responsibilities with active engagement across the Department and with community partners to ensure both digital and physical resources are accessible, secure, and effectively integrated into the wider research network of the project.

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.

This post supports the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification on our website (accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

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