Apprentice Technician Teaching & Research Laboratory

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking a post holder for an apprenticeship role in the Department of Physics. The successful candidate will assist with technical functions and undergo training in both Teaching and Research Laboratories, while gaining skills in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering. This opportunity promises hands-on experience and support for teaching and research activities within a renowned academic environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and assist with technical functions within the department.
• Ability to undertake formal training in a Laboratory Technician or Mechanical/Electronic Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day technical functions in the Department of Physics.
• Undertake formal training within Teaching and Research Laboratories.
• Provide technical assistance for teaching and research activities.

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.

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.

Notes

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.