Physics Technician
Role Description
Department
The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.
As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel.
The School is committed to the development of technical staff and The University of York is a signatory of the Technician Commitment. https://www.technicians.org.uk/technician-commitment.
Role
The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology is looking for an laboratory technician to provide support to our teaching and research laboratories. The role will provide experimental and computational laboratory support for our teaching/researchIt facilities and BSc & MPhys degree programmes.
Work is diverse and includes:
- Provision of experiments covering all taught areas of the Physics curriculum including but not limited to Basic Electronics, Mechanics, Solid State, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Nano Physics, Quantum Physics, Optics, Atomic & Nuclear, Astrophysics and Computer Control & Interfacing (LabVIEW).
- Provide technical assistance to students within laboratory sessions
- Assist project student’s with their final year projects
- Designing and building new experimental materials
- Ensure the safe and operational capability of laboratory facilities including PAT testing
- Provision of health & safety cover throughout the laboratories
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
You will have:
- HNC, HND, undergraduate Physics degree, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and ability to implement practical techniques used in Physics laboratories
- IT skills for a wide range of applications, including Google Apps, Word, Excel and specialist software where appropriate
- Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: Informal enquiries may be directed to Richard Armitage (Technical Manager) richard.armitage@york.ac.uk or the SPET HR Team pet-hr@york.ac.uk.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
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Why York?
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With world-class activity across the spectrum from the physical sciences, life sciences, and social sciences to the humanities, we have been recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world, gaining outstanding results in official assessments of our research and teaching.