Senior Research Technician (Fixed term)

We are looking for a Senior Research Technician for research to join us in the School of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. The school undertakes research across a broad range of themes including Biological Chemistry, Synthesis and Catalysis, Molecular Bonding and Spectroscopy, and Materials, supported by some of the most comprehensive analytical and technical services in the sector. It operates across a number of sites including: the main Chemistry Building and Biodiscovery Institute, both on University Park, and the GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory on the Jubilee Campus, with technical support provided across all three locations.

What the role involves:

• Be a core member of the Research Technical team, working collaboratively with Academic colleagues, Post-Doctoral Researchers, Postgraduates, and the wider Technical Team across all aspects of the school’s research areas.
• Employ and maintain Health and Safety standards throughout all aspects of your work.
• Provide laboratory technical support, ensuring day-to-day operational needs are met.
• Support Outreach, Public Engagement, and Knowledge Exchange.
• Undertake maintenance and support of laboratory equipment and instruct colleagues on the safe and appropriate use. 
• Providing advice and solutions on technical specification requirements for advancing areas of research.

This is a full-time post (36.25 hours), available on a fixed-term contract until 28th February 2026. Job share arrangements may be considered. Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

The School values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.  The School of Chemistry holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women's careers in science. You can read more about what this means at http://www.athenaswan.org.uk/ and on our website http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx

We would love to hear from interested applicants; further information is available in the first instance from Mrs Jade Christie ([email protected] ). Please note that applications to this email address will not be accepted.

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