Core Facilities Technician (Teaching And Research)

University of Bristol; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol invites applications for the role of Core Facilities Technician (Teaching and Research) in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. You will provide technical support, training and specialist advice to staff and students relating to software, experimental equipment and laboratory safety.

You will deliver software and hardware workshops for UG and PGT students and provide day-to-day technical support for teaching and research activities, ensuring compliance with Health

Qualifications

• Relevant technical skills or work experience in psychology/neuroscience.
• Understanding of psychology teaching and research lab environments.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Experience with research software and laboratory technologies.
• Ability to structure and deliver curriculum support sessions.
• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines in psychology/neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Review student and staff risk assessments and SOPs to ensure safety.
• Support safe running of psychology labs across facilities.
• Develop, program and use specialised equipment, software and processes.
• Deliver workshops, troubleshooting sessions and inductions for students.
• Support widening participation, community engagement and research events.
• Maintain equipment bookings and maintenance records.
• Provide IT/AV queries support for staff and students.
• Induct staff and students into specialised spaces.

Skills

Technical psychology lab skills

Health and safety awareness

Workshop delivery

Student technical support

Tools

Specialised equipment

AV/IT support

Job description

The role

We are seeking applications for the role of Core Facilities Technician (Teaching and Research) for the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.

You will provide technical support, training and specialist advice to staff and students in Psychology and Neuroscience relating to specialist software, experimental equipment and laboratory safety.

You will deliver software and hardware workshops for UG and PGT students and provide day-to-day technical support for teaching and research activities.

You will support teaching and research activities in compliance with Health and Safety and regulatory requirements, providing training and guidance on specialised techniques, software and equipment.

What will you be doing?

You will:

• Hold delegated responsibility for elements of Health and Safety such as reviewing student and staff research risk assessments as well as production of up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures under the direction of the Technical Manager to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Support the efficient and safe running of the Psychology and Neuroscience research laboratories across the Priory Road complex and Biomedical Sciences Building, including Health and Safety and compliance with the relevant regulatory policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development, programming and use of specialised equipment, software and processes in research and teaching.
• Support and/or deliver workshops, troubleshooting sessions and induction talks for UG, PGT and PGR students.
• Support Widening Participation, community engagement and research events.
• Undertake or co-ordinate maintaining, upgrading, optimising and integrating of laboratory equipment.
• Support academic staff in the testing of participants as part of ongoing research or teaching within the School.
• Support the development of systems and maintain records of laboratory and equipment bookings, and equipment maintenance.
• Support staff and student IT/ AV queries as required
• Hold responsibility for staff and student induction into specialised spaces.
• Undertake any other tasks that may reasonably be requested by the relevant Technical Manager/s or School Head of Operations.

You should apply if

You have:

• Relevant technical skills or work experience in Psychology and Neuroscience, or a related discipline.
• A demonstrable understanding of Psychology teaching and research laboratory environments.
• An understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods in psychology.
• Experience with research software and laboratory technologies relevant to Psychology and Neuroscience.
• A proven ability to structure and deliver curriculum support sessions on technical issues.
• Knowledge of British Psychological Society (BPS) guidelines and procedures for human research.
• Experience in providing technical support to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
• Knowledge of current health and safety regulations and safe working practices in Psychology and/or neuroscience disciplines.