Technician â Digital Research (FTC) (MED242525)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Technician for Digital Research in Nottingham. This position will support the Digital Cancer Screening Research Group, requiring skills in programming, digital imaging, and technical support in a clinical environment. The role offers a salary between £24,727-£27,720, depending on experience. Applications must be made directly via the university's website.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python).
• Familiarity with digital imaging in medicine (DICOM) and PACS.
• Good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a clinical-sciences setting.

Responsibilities

• Use basic computational skills in areas such as programming languages.
• Handle digital imaging data in medical contexts, including DICOM.
• Assist in the development of digital laboratory techniques.
• Provide general technical support to the research group.

Skills

Programming languages (e.g., Python)

Digital imaging in medicine (DICOM)

Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS)

Organisational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

Technician – Digital Research (FTC) (MED242525)

University of Nottingham

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £24,727-£27,720 per year, pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time; Part-time 29 hours per week will be considered.

Closing Date: Friday 10 October 2025

Reference: MED242525

Overview

The School of Medicine, University of Nottingham is looking to appoint a Technician - Digital Research to join the Digital Cancer Screening Research Group in Translational Medical Sciences. The role will provide technical support to the Digital Cancer Screening Research Group and will include some knowledge of dry laboratory research.

Responsibilities

• Use basic computational skills in areas such as programming languages (e.g., Python).
• Handle digital imaging data in medical contexts, including DICOM.
• Some experience with picture archiving and communication systems (PACS).
• Assist senior colleagues in the development of computer science, digital laboratory techniques and processes, utilising existing skills and knowledge.
• Provide general technical support to the Digital Cancer Screening Research Group.

Ideal/Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python).
• Familiarity with digital imaging in medicine (DICOM) and PACS.
• Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a clinical-sciences setting.

Location and Conditions

Based at the Clinical Sciences Building, Nottingham City Hospital.

Additional Information

• This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker; applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK will be considered.
• Informal enquiries may be addressed to Beverly Bramley, [e-mail]. Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
• Further details about the University of Nottingham benefits and recruitment process are available from the university website.