Technical Services
This full-time fixed term role is available from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023.
Summary of the role
We need a team of talented individuals to support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. Working as part of the Penryn Campus team in Technical Services, the role holder will provide direct support to Professor James Scourse and the SEACHANGE project team activities in Penryn.
SEACHANGE: ‘Quantifying the impact of major cultural transitions on marine ecosystem functioning and biodiversity’.is a 6 year European Research Council funded Synergy project (grant ref 856488). The project is led by four Principal Investigators based in the UK and Europe, Prof James Scourse is one of the PIs based at Exeter.
The Technician post will be based in the Sclerochronology Laboratory (Penryn) embedded within a larger team of postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and research technicians. This role will involve the preparation of molluscan bivalve shells for sclerochronological analysis. Shells need to be selected, cut using saws, embedded in resin, ground/polished and finally acetate peel replicas generated for analysis under the microscope (sclerogroupexeter.co.uk) .
The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focussing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.
This role may be subject to additional background screening.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City .
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 39 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting either Professor James Scourse, Principal Investigator of the SEACHANGE project (telephone: 01326 371 883 or 07858 512645, email: [email protected]) or Dr Paul Butler (telephone: 07890 114016, email: [email protected])