Senior Technician, School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

University of Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking two Senior Technicians to join its dynamic technical team. Role involves supporting teaching and research activities, providing technical guidance, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should have adaptable technical knowledge, programming skills in languages like Python or C++, and the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff. Applications via the university's online portal are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Sound technical knowledge relevant to support research groups.
• Ability to engage with evolving technologies.
• Experience in programming languages, such as Python or C++.

Responsibilities

• Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research.
• Provide technical support to research groups.
• Supervise safe use of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Programming in Python or C++

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to engage with students

Job description

Overview

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is a large and dynamic department in the Faculty of Science and Health. The School is internationally recognised for its research in robotics, communications, artificial intelligence and related fields, and offers its students an excellent education. We are seeking two highly motivated individuals to join our dedicated technical team in the newly created role of Senior Technician (Grade 6).

Duties of the role

As part of the core technical team, you will contribute to the smooth running of the School\'s teaching, research, and operational activities. This includes supporting undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, student projects, research projects, teaching and research equipment, infrastructure upkeep, health and safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. A key part of the role is to provide technical support to research groups, some of which are expanding rapidly and require dedicated points of contact.

• Provide research support across a wide range of academic groups within the School, contributing to both established and emerging areas of research.
• Adapt to evolving priorities of the School\'s research landscape and support growth and diversification of the research portfolio.
• Offer flexible technical support that aligns with ongoing projects, interdisciplinary collaborations, and strategic research initiatives.
• Deploy equipment, supervise safe use of facilities, and provide day-to-day assistance to students and researchers.
• Set up and demonstrate practical experiments, support the integration and optimisation of laboratory systems, and oversee the safe and effective use of equipment.
• Provide technical guidance on advanced tools and processes, contribute to health and safety compliance, and support teaching and research projects across the School.

Skills and qualifications

Applicants must possess sound and adaptable technical knowledge relevant to the support of research groups and infrastructure within the School. This includes the ability to engage with evolving technologies and support a wide range of technical requirements across diverse teaching and research environments. This should include the ability to program in one or more languages, such as Python or C++, and detailed knowledge of technical areas related to the role. Candidates should be able to demonstrate complex specialist tasks and procedures to students with varying levels of competency and background.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students and staff, offering empathy and understanding towards individuals with mixed abilities.
• Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to manage evolving priorities.
• Please refer to the person specification for the complete list of skills and experience required.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds.

Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification outlining the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made online. For advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact [e-mail]

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