Senior Technician - Electron Microscopy Internal Only

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Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre wishes to appoint a Senior Technician to contribute to commercial, teaching and research activities within the facility. This represents an exciting opportunity to join a cutting edge facility at a time of investment and expansion of the centre. Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) is a core facility within the University of Plymouth that engages and assists teaching and research across the University as well as commercially working with businesses across the country. You will join an interdisciplinary team of technicians working to deliver the centre’s teaching and research programme. The role will also involve interacting with other stakeholders within the university across a range of projects as well as direct interaction with commercial clients. You will be jointly responsible for the day-to-day running and maintenance of the range of instruments and analytical systems in use within the centre. You will also be expected to provide training, supervision and guidance to users both in electron microscopy and the relevant sample preparation methodologies required. The centre currently utilises nine instruments and in the next 12 months the centre will begin to move into a new bespoke and centralised facility. As part of our engagement with students, academics, technicians, clients and the general public, PEMC engages with several outreach events, both virtual and in person as well as maintaining a social media output, designed to raise the profile of the centre. Any new member of the PEMC team would be expected to contribute towards these outputs. You will be an enthusiastic team player, and your enthusiasm for your area of expertise will extend to providing an excellent level of support to users of PEMC. You will have a first degree in a related scientific discipline, a further post graduate qualification in a relevant field would also be beneficial. Relevant experience using EM based technologies (SEM and TEM) is essential to this new role as is knowledge of sample preparation techniques for a variety of samples. Experience of using EDS, or EBSD would be desirable. Previous experience of working with industry would also be desirable. You will benefit from a positive and collegiate working environment that values and promotes excellence in all academic activities. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Alex Strachan by email at ****. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 4th December 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . This position is available on an internal only basis, therefore, only candidates who are currently employed by or studying with University of Plymouth are eligible to apply. Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£33,966 - £37,099 per annum - Grade 6
Package:
Permanent, Full-Time
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>
Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) is a core facility within the
University of Plymouth that engages and assists teaching and research across the University as well as commercially working with businesses across the country.
You will join an interdisciplinary team of technicians working to deliver the centre’s teaching and research programme. The role will also involve interacting with other stakeholders within the university across a range of projects as well as direct interaction with commercial clients.
You will be jointly responsible for the day-to-day running and maintenance of the range of instruments and analytical systems in use within the centre. You will also be expected to provide training, supervision and guidance to users both in electron microscopy and the relevant sample preparation methodologies required. The centre currently utilises nine instruments and in the next 12 months the centre will begin to move into a new bespoke and centralised facility.
As part of our engagement with students, academics, technicians, clients and the general public, PEMC engages with several outreach events, both virtual and in person as well as maintaining a social media output, designed to raise the profile of the centre. Any new member of the PEMC team would be expected to contribute towards these outputs.
You will be an enthusiastic team player, and your enthusiasm for your area of expertise will extend to providing an excellent level of support to users of PEMC. You will have a first degree in a related scientific discipline, a further post graduate qualification in a relevant field would also be beneficial. Relevant experience using EM based technologies (SEM and TEM) is essential to this new role as is knowledge of sample preparation techniques for a variety of samples. Experience of using EDS, or EBSD would be desirable. Previous experience of working with industry would also be desirable. You will benefit from a positive and collegiate working environment that values and promotes excellence in all academic activities.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Alex Strachan by email at ****
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 4
th
December 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .
This position is available on an internal only basis, therefore, only candidates who are currently employed by or studying with University of Plymouth are eligible to apply.
Job Description
A9848
£33,966 - £37,099 per annum - Grade 6
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33966
37099
Professional/Support Services
Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Permanent, Full-Time
37
FR Permanent Fulltime All Year
Mon, 6 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

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