Technician: Research

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution based in Sheffield seeks a Technician for a project on carbon sequestration. Your role includes supporting research activities, planning fieldwork, and processing soil samples. Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent and experience in soil lab analysis. This position offers diverse benefits and supports a commitment to inclusion.

Benefits

Highly competitive annual leave

Generous pensions scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Wide range of retail discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in soil lab analysis focusing on organic matter and carbon quantification is necessary.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the research team on a project focused on understanding carbon sequestration potential.
• Responsible for planning fieldwork and processing soil samples in the lab.

Skills

Soil lab analysis

Organic matter quantification

Carbon quantification

Nitrogen quantification

Education

Level 3 qualification (BTEC/A Level) or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

University of Sheffield – This post is for a Technician to work within Theme 2, ‘Food systems and environmental restoration’, of the South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre (SYSC). We are working together across South Yorkshire in support of a just and sustainable transition to net-zero for the Region.

You will support the research team on a project focused on understanding carbon sequestration potential across South Yorkshire to support the South Yorkshire Natural Capital assessment and the upcoming Local Nature Recovery Strategy. The project investigates how soil management influences soil carbon stocks and, in this role, you will be responsible for planning fieldwork and processing soil samples in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Support the research team on a project focused on understanding carbon sequestration potential across South Yorkshire to support the South Yorkshire Natural Capital assessment and the upcoming Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
• The project investigates how soil management influences soil carbon stocks and, in this role, you will be responsible for planning fieldwork and processing soil samples in the lab.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Level 3 (BTEC/A Level) qualification in relevant field (or have equivalent experience) along with experience in soil lab analysis with a focus on organic matter, carbon and nitrogen quantification.
• A valid UK driving licence is also essential.

Benefits

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

Diversity and inclusion

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.