Instrumentation Quantum & Nano Technician

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days leave

Pension

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking an Instrumentation Quantum & Nano Technician to join the Instrumentation Services Team in the James Watt School of Engineering on a permanent, full-time basis (35 hours per week).

You will lead operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of cryogenic and low-temperature research infrastructure, providing expert support to researchers and students and helping develop safe, efficient laboratory systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support to researchers, students and external partners.
• Lead the operation, maintenance, optimisation and continuous improvement of cryogenic and low-temperature research infrastructure.
• Develop and implement safe, robust laboratory procedures and systems of work.

Job description

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended. The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers. This is a great opportunity for new Instrumentation Quantum & Nano Technician to join the University's James Watt School of Engineering on a permanent basis. In this role you will provide specialist technical expertise in support for research and teaching activities within the Quantum & Nano Technologies groups, with responsibilities for the operation, maintenance, optimisation and continuous improvement of cryogenic and low-temperature research infrastructure. Quantum and nano technologies represent a rapidly expanding area of research and innovation, driving advances in sensing, communications, computing and advanced materials. Working as part of the Instrumentation Services Team, you will act as the technical specialist for a diverse portfolio of cryogenic research equipment, including dilution refrigerators, pulse-tube cryostats, adiabatic demagnetisation refrigerators (ADR), closed-cycle helium refrigerators and associated vacuum, compressor and gas handling systems. You will provide specialist support to researchers, students and external partners, lead the implementation of technical solutions to complex problems, and contribute to the development of laboratory infrastructure, procedures and safe systems of work. The role will directly support the delivery of world-leading experimental research and teaching activities within the James Watt School of Engineering.

Closing date: 30 th August 2026 at 23:45 As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

• 1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• 2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/ , benefits and discount packages.
• 3 A flexible approach to working.
• 4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/ .

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University.

Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/ We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information. £33,951 to £37,694 per annum