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Vacancy Reference Number:
TG1194DD Closing Date:
20 Jan 2025 Salary:
£31,387 to £36,924 Address:
School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St Andrews, St Mary's Quad, South St, St Andrews KY16 9JP, United Kingdom Duration:
Permanent We seek to appoint a highly motivated individual to work as part of a small team of multi-skilled technicians providing support for world-leading teaching and research within the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. Areas of research include neuroscience, origins of mind, perception, and social psychology. Previous projects have included Mouse VR system, remote access and feeding device for capuchin monkeys (Edinburgh Zoo), touch panels for chimpanzees (Edinburgh Zoo), and flow controller for electrophysiology. The successful applicant will be confident in collaborating closely with staff and students on the design and fabrication of novel research apparatus. They will contribute to the planning and delivery of projects in the areas of digital and analogue electronic and microcontroller-based (e.g. Arduino) equipment. You will have a high attention to detail and a methodical approach to fault finding and diagnosis. Individuals are encouraged to be innovative and are supported to reach their personal and professional goals. Minimum Requirements:
The successful applicant should hold as a minimum an HND (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or allied subjects with proven experience in a relevant area, ideally at least 3 years. A flexible and positive team player with the ability to manage their own workload autonomously is essential. Further Information
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes, and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Closing Date:
19 January 2025 Interview Date:
29 January 2025 Please Quote Ref: TG1194DD Salary:
£31,387 - £36,924 per annum Start Date:
As soon as possible Contact Details
Apply here:
https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/6097/0/442997/889/technical-specialist-electronics-tg1194dd/Referral
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TG1194DD Closing Date:
20 Jan 2025 Salary:
£31,387 to £36,924 Address:
School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St Andrews, St Mary's Quad, South St, St Andrews KY16 9JP, United Kingdom Duration:
Permanent We seek to appoint a highly motivated individual to work as part of a small team of multi-skilled technicians providing support for world-leading teaching and research within the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. Areas of research include neuroscience, origins of mind, perception, and social psychology. Previous projects have included Mouse VR system, remote access and feeding device for capuchin monkeys (Edinburgh Zoo), touch panels for chimpanzees (Edinburgh Zoo), and flow controller for electrophysiology. The successful applicant will be confident in collaborating closely with staff and students on the design and fabrication of novel research apparatus. They will contribute to the planning and delivery of projects in the areas of digital and analogue electronic and microcontroller-based (e.g. Arduino) equipment. You will have a high attention to detail and a methodical approach to fault finding and diagnosis. Individuals are encouraged to be innovative and are supported to reach their personal and professional goals. Minimum Requirements:
The successful applicant should hold as a minimum an HND (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or allied subjects with proven experience in a relevant area, ideally at least 3 years. A flexible and positive team player with the ability to manage their own workload autonomously is essential. Further Information
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes, and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Closing Date:
19 January 2025 Interview Date:
29 January 2025 Please Quote Ref: TG1194DD Salary:
£31,387 - £36,924 per annum Start Date:
As soon as possible Contact Details
Apply here:
https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/6097/0/442997/889/technical-specialist-electronics-tg1194dd/Referral
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