We are seeking a Specialist Technician to join the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering.

This role involves working as part of a team of technicians providing a technical service to both teaching and research activity within the department.

You will provide technical support for preparation and testing of geotechnical and innovative construction materials. Specifically, this will involve testing the physical and chemical properties of soils, earth construction materials, cementous materials (such as cement or lime stabilised materials) and other innovative construction materials.

The technical support involves maintenance and booking/scheduling of laboratory space and equipment, as well as providing specialist advice and practical support to those using the laboratories. You will contribute to the successful delivery of teaching including prepping the laboratories for practical classes and supervising use of equipment. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in a relevant role in a lab based environment
• Be able to confidently and proactively engage users across all levels including undergraduate, postgraduate and research staff
• Have sufficient experience in advising on best health and safety practice in the laboratory including review of risk assessments, COSHH forms and the safe use and storage of chemicals

You will receive training on the specific equipment in our laboratories and on the specific processes in our laboratories and around the University.

Experience in testing the engineering properties of soils in a laboratory environment and potentially testing other construction materials in a laboratory or field environment would be a bonus but is not essential.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: 

• Julian Sulley, Director of Technical Services, at js806@bath.ac.uk
• Neil Price, Technical Supervisor, at absnp@bath.ac.uk 
• Dr Cormac Reale, Lecturer, at cr760@bath.ac.uk 

Please ensure you submit your application through our website.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.

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Closing Date: 30 May 2024

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £29,605 to £36,024