UE07: £40,247.00 - £47,874.00 Per Annum.
CSE / School of Informatics.
Fixed Term Contract - Temporary.
Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.
The School of Physics & Astronomy is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who has the ability to provide first-class specialist technical and engineering support to the Nuclear Physics Research Group, in support of its world-renowned research and teaching activities.
The Opportunity:
This role offers a unique and fantastic opportunity to apply and develop your already well-established engineering, technical, facilities-management, health & safety and project management skills in an exciting and world-leading research-intensive environment.
You will be able to demonstrate high levels of expertise in the design, manufacture, fault diagnosis and repair of both mainstream and bespoke laboratory apparatus and equipment which will require you to be highly creative and to possess the ability to propose novel solutions to complex and challenging engineering problems. You should also have a keen willingness to learn new and advanced skills and specialist techniques. Having a good understanding of computer-aided design (CAD), sheet metal work and the ability to undertake work requiring the use of a range of welding/thermal processes would also be highly desirable.
With a level of responsibility and autonomy, commensurate with the grading of this post, you will be expected to engage directly with a variety of other staff and students in the design, manufacture, construction and commissioning of a vast array of experimental scientific equipment and laboratory apparatus to meet the ever-evolving needs of the group's research and teaching activities. Therefore, it is essential that you are a confident and clear communicator.
Ideally you will have a university degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate engineering or science subject, and/or be able to demonstrate five or more years vocational experience in a technical or engineering role, preferably within the Higher Education sector, where it can be clearly shown that you have taken on progressively more demanding responsibilities.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Well organised with excellent planning skills
Self-motivated
Excellent and well proven inter-personal/communication skills
A high degree of technical expertise
Relevant, progressive experience in a similar role
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
A competitive salary of £40,247 to £47,874 (UE07)
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
right to work webpages . Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 5 February 2025. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. About Us As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. About the Team The School of Physics and Astronomy is in the College of Science and Engineering and comprises the Institute for Particle and Nuclear Physics (IPNP), the Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems (ICMCS) and the Institute for Astronomy (IfA). We have around 100 academic staff, over 120 research staff and around 65 professional services staff. The School of Physics and Astronomy was ranked 4th in the UK and 1st in Scotland in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 listing for the quality, scale and breadth of its research by Times Higher Education. Consistently ranked within the top 20 physics departments worldwide, these results confirm the exceptional performance of our staff, our excellent facilities, and our world-leading research. The School runs undergraduate programmes at BSc and MPhys level in Physics, Mathematical Physics, Theoretical Physics, Computational Physics, Astrophysics and (jointly with the School of Chemistry) Chemical Physics. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities. The School of Physics and Astronomy holds Athena SWAN Silver and IoP Juno Champion awards, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality.
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right to work webpages . Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 5 February 2025. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. About Us As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. About the Team The School of Physics and Astronomy is in the College of Science and Engineering and comprises the Institute for Particle and Nuclear Physics (IPNP), the Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems (ICMCS) and the Institute for Astronomy (IfA). We have around 100 academic staff, over 120 research staff and around 65 professional services staff. The School of Physics and Astronomy was ranked 4th in the UK and 1st in Scotland in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 listing for the quality, scale and breadth of its research by Times Higher Education. Consistently ranked within the top 20 physics departments worldwide, these results confirm the exceptional performance of our staff, our excellent facilities, and our world-leading research. The School runs undergraduate programmes at BSc and MPhys level in Physics, Mathematical Physics, Theoretical Physics, Computational Physics, Astrophysics and (jointly with the School of Chemistry) Chemical Physics. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities. The School of Physics and Astronomy holds Athena SWAN Silver and IoP Juno Champion awards, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality.
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