Psychology Technician (Grade 6)

 Opportunity Overview 

The School of Health and Society has an exciting new opportunity for a dedicated psychology technician who will provide specialist technical support to staff and/or students as required, primarily across the psychology facilities, but also across the School of Health & Society if necessary. This will include preparing spaces for teaching and practice; maintaining stocks of materials and supplies in accordance with established procedures; and demonstrating equipment to students, staff and external stakeholders as required. The Psychology Technician will be responsible for the management and ongoing development of the suite of psychology laboratories.

Please note this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Key Responsibilities 

• To provide staff and students with the necessary technical support for the successful completion of their modules.
• To provide training and demonstration sessions where required, relating to the specialist psychology equipment/software.
• Liaising as necessary with external clients (e.g. collaborative research groups) and suppliers to solve technical issues and/or to provide an effective customer-driven service.
• Contribute to providing technical information for publications in peer-reviewed academic journals or disseminate research findings through other appropriate media.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of appropriate technologies and systems, e.g., E-Prime.
• Supporting and advising on the suitability of the technical-based system that will support staff and students for research and teaching.
• Being responsible for the effective delivery of laboratory services to internal and external users.
   

About the School of Health and Society 

The School of Health and Society is the largest school in the university with over 8,000 students. We seek to change lives through our ground-breaking work with the very best in the fields of health and society. Committed to breaking down barriers, we are a diverse community which is energised by our commitment to our students, who come to Salford from all over the world.The Directorate of Psychology and Sport is part of the School of Health and Society, where we combine innovative teaching with hands-on skill development to equip students with the knowledge and experience to advance their research or careers.

The Directorate of Psychology and Sport is part of the School of Health and Society, where we combine innovative teaching with hands-on skill development to equip students with the knowledge and experience to advance their research or careers.

What's in it for you? 

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.  Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discountsWellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships 

Job Description

Closing Date: 21/07/26 23:59

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