Technical Specialist in Water Analysis (AP12737)

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bath is seeking a technician to support research projects related to water contamination and antimicrobial resistance. The role includes providing technical assistance in the lab and field, processing data, and collaborating with research associates. This is a two-year fixed-term position with an attractive salary and a commitment to diversity and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Free counselling services through Health Assured

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discount at Team Bath gym

Generous employer contributory pension schemes

Generous annual leave allowance with discretionary days

Professional development opportunities

Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath

Family-friendly workplace

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a technical field preferred.
• Ability to process mass spectrometry data and perform laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Support sampling campaigns for water and sediment analysis.
• Assist with processing wastewater and environmental samples.
• Collaboration with research staff for project deliverables.

Skills

Technical Support

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications at A level/degree level

Job description

Applications are encouraged for a technician position to support two UKWIR funded projects focussed on mass spectrometry based analysis of water contaminants in the context of (1) fate and speciation of trace organic compounds in integrated constructed wetlands and (2) chemical drivers of antimicrobial resistance in wastewater.

Role

This role has responsibility for delivering technical support in the research group, working closely with two research associates delivering on the above projects, and ensuring that key deliverables are realised within the projects. This will include:

• Support with delivery of sampling campaigns at integrated constructed wetlands for collection of water, sediment and plant samples.
• Provision of general lab/fieldwork technical support within the project, including processing of wastewater (influent and effluent), solids (sludge, sediments, and plants), and river waters.
• Support with processing mass spectrometry data.
• Close collaboration with other members of staff in the centre, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students.
  
  

The Technical Specialist will join the Centre of Excellence in Water Based Early Warning Systems for Health Protection, encompassing both research and doctoral training. Training will be provided.

About The Centre

We’re working to transform public and environmental health management, establishing the first WBE Urban Living Lab facility; a state-of-the-art digital water sensing platform, training base and ideas hub. The centre combines sensing, mathematical modelling, data analytics and informatics with epidemiology and public engagement tools to provide low-cost and real-time community-wide testing of population health and the environment.

Our ambition is to provide a practical roadmap for an early-warning system platform, co-produced with regional and national stakeholders to serve as a sentinel and multi-generation testing site for research and innovation. This platform will enable testing of public health and environmental interventions focussed on increasing community resilience to disease, pollution and climate change impacts.

Additional Notes

The position is available to start as soon as possible and is offered for a fixed term of two years.

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications at A level/degree level or experience working in a relevant field.

For informal enquiries contact Prof. Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern ([e-mail]) or Franciszek Bydalek ([e-mail])

What We Can Offer You

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
  
  

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

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Closing Date: 15 Jun 2025

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £30,805 to £37,174