Apprentice Technician Teaching and Research Laboratory

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with technical functions in the Physics Department. You will gain hands-on experience through an apprenticeship program, supporting teaching and research activities. Ideal candidates should have a keen interest in technical and engineering disciplines, with opportunities to develop skills in various labs and workshops.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a strong interest in technical and engineering fields.
• Formal training in laboratory technician or engineering disciplines is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day technical functions in the Department of Physics.
• Provide technical assistance for teaching and research activities.
• Participate in an apprenticeship training framework.

Job description

Overview

The Department of Physics at Durham University is one of the top UK Physics departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and employability of our students. Ranked in the top 10 in REF2022 in terms of power, 96% of Durham Physics research was considered either to be of "internationally excellent quality" or "world leading".

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for learning and assisting with the day-to-day technical functions and operations in the Department of Physics, providing technical and engineering related assistance from within the technical team.

The post holder will be required to undertake formal training within the Teaching and Research Laboratories of the Department with an opportunity to gain further skills from placement within the Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering workshops in order to provide technical assistance to support all teaching and research activities conducted within the Department.

Training and Apprenticeship

In addition, the post holder will be required to follow an approved apprenticeship training framework from either a Laboratory Technician or a Mechanical / Electronic Engineering discipline delivered by an external provider.