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Salary: £28,929 to £29,762 with progression to £32,411 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 11 August 2023

The Role

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology at Newcastle University is seeking to appoint an experienced technician to support our Bruker SkyScan 1273 microCT scanner. The role is Fixed term for 2 years as part of the BBSRC award Modified function of a stem cell regulator in monocots and dicots, led by Durham University in collaboration with Newcastle University and the John Innes Centre.

In this role you will be responsible for the day to day running of the microCT facility, as part of NeMCAS (Newcastle Material Culture Analytical Suite). you will provide analytical support, developing the use of microCT for imaging of plants and plant-based materials. You will work with the project team to optimise the analytical protocols and data visualisation for plant specimens and other organic materials. You will act as a point of contact and coordinate access to the microCT facility, and work with other technicians to ensure users undertake appropriate training and ensure relevant health and safety measures are implemented.

This role is a unique opportunity to develop the emerging applications of microCT for organic materials and work with an interdisciplinary team spanning biological and heritage science applications. There are also opportunities to undertake additional professional training with Bruker to enhance the postholder’s existing skills in CT imaging, and to contribute to the project outputs.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsibility for operation of the microCT equipment in the NeMCAS facility
• Method development for microCT applications to biological materials
• Scanning and analysis of plant specimens in liaison with BBSRC PDRA at Durham
• Work with other technicians to manage internal and external use of the microCT equipment
• Contribute to checking and processing risk assessments related to the use of the microCT
• Act as deputy radiation officer for the school and undertake the related training to do so
• Contribute to updates of standard operating procedures to deliver an aligned, efficient, and effective service.
• Prioritise, monitor work and performance in line with demands and deadlines
• Participate in laboratory committees
• Other day to day laboratory duties as requested by the lab director and project co-investigator, Professor Lisa-Marie Shillito

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the principles and applications of X Ray Computed Tomography and its potentials for biological and materials science research
• Experience in operating microCT equipment (ideally a similar system to the Bruker SkyScan 1273 but training can be provided)
• Supervisory experience in a laboratory setting
• Knowledge of laboratory safety, radiation safety and COSHH regulations

Attributes and Behaviour

• Ability to work under own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure project goals are met
• Good communication skills

Qualifications

• Masters in a relevant area such as chemistry, materials science, engineering or related fields

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 25857