Technical Specialist - Instrumentation & Electronics

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Technical Specialist based in the Civil Engineering Building at West Cambridge. You will be the electronics and instrumentation expert, providing technical guidance to laboratory technicians and overseeing technical projects across the Division.

Reporting to the Divisional Laboratory Manager, you will collaborate with the Departmental Head of Design and Technical Services to deliver high-standard technical support for research and teaching activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant research area or Level 6 vocational qualification.
• Demonstrate high competency in using instrumentation and electronic equipment in a research environment.
• Specialist knowledge in electronics and instrumentation with knowledge of analysis techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in reporting research results and training groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across the Division for Civil Engineering disciplines (Structures, Geotechnics, Construction).
• Act as the key technical resource for electronic and instrumentation elements of projects.
• Provide oversight of technical projects and guidance to laboratory technicians.
• Provide cover for the Laboratory Manager and support training of apprentices.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are implemented and maintained in the research environment.

Skills

Electronics

Instrumentation

Analysis techniques

Technical communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Level 6 vocational qualification

Job description

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Technical Specialist based in the Civil Engineering Building at West Cambridge. You will be the electronics and instrumentation expert, providing technical guidance to laboratory technicians and overseeing technical projects across the Division.

Reporting to the Divisional Laboratory Manager, you will collaborate with the Departmental Head of Design and Technical Services to deliver high-standard technical support for research and teaching activities.