Teaching Support Technician
Job description
Technical Services
Summary of the role
A full time Teaching Support Technician is required at the University of Exeter in Cornwall. This role will help support undergraduate and masters project students, as well as delivering laboratory and field based teaching provision, within the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy research. This role is available on a fixed term basis for a period of one year from March 2023.
The successful applicant will join a team of technical staff who support teaching of a wide range of subjects including biosciences, environmental science and geography based on the University’s Penryn Campus near Falmouth in Cornwall. Much of our teaching makes use of the varied landscapes of Cornwall and further afield for field courses and project work, as well as working from well-equipped teaching and research laboratories on the Campus. The successful applicant will also be part of a wider team of technical staff supporting the activities of the College on the Penryn Campus in specific areas such as health and safety provision.
The key responsibilities are as follows:
- Laboratory support for student projects including demonstrating protocols and experimental procedures and provision of health and safety advice.
- Fieldwork support for student projects via provision of advice and equipment.
- General field course / trip support including demonstrating and provision of equipment and other resources.
- Provision of a first point of contact for all project students working in both labs and in the field.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 39 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Eleanor Sargent, [email protected]
