Senior Combustion Systems Technician

Cardiff University, member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused universities in the UK, has built up vast experience and a track record in combustion systems development over the last 50 years.  As part of the development of our Net Zero Fuels program, the Thermofluids and Combustion Laboratories have started an ambitious expansion in the acquisition and design of new units capable of using advanced fuels with low or zero carbon, hence supporting the UK decarbonisation agenda in collaboration with our industrial partners. Therefore, the expansion requires motivated staff that helps with technical aspects needed to install, maintain and redesign our facilities for the advancement of the subject and creation of a new generation of power/heating/cooling systems which will be part of new futuristic units critically needed for the progression towards Net Zero. We are seeking for a highly motivated technician specialised on combustion systems, hence supporting our research and development agendas whilst also bringing new concepts to our facilities to ensure the highest maintenance, calibration and Health&Safety standards.

This post is full time (35 hours per week), available from May 2024 and is fixed term until 30 April 2026.

Salary: £32,332 - £34,980 per annum (Grade 5). We do not anticipate appointing this position above point 5.25.

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For informal enquiries about the post please contact Prof. Agustin Valera-Medina at [email protected]
For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Chiara Riolo at [email protected]

Date advert posted: Friday, 22 March 29024

Closing date: Monday, 08 April 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities. 

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.