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Durham University Hiring for Advanced Technician Teaching and Research at United Kingdom Full Time

The Role and the Department
The post holder will be responsible
for assisting with the day-to-day technical functions and
operations in the Physics department, providing technical and
engineering related assistance throughout a busy suite of teaching
laboratories plus a large and diverse selection of research
laboratories, thereby ensuring smooth and efficient operation
throughout both areas.
The post holder will be required to
provide flexible technical support as part of a technical team
supporting all teaching and research activities conducted within
the Physics Department. Primarily servicing the needs of teaching,
while supporting research in periods of lower demand assisting
undergraduates, postgraduates, post doctorates and academic
supervisors with regard to everyday laboratory requirements.
Working at Durham
A competitive salary is only one
part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join
the University: you will also receive access to the following
fantastic benefits:

  • 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays
    and 4 customary days per year – a total of 39 days per year.
  • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have
    parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to
    buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
  • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted
    membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and
    access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
  • On site nursery is available and children’s clubs in the summer
    holidays.
  • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption
    leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education
    sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
  • There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues
    professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of
    development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications
    and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have
    dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development
    opportunities.
  • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities
    to make a difference in the local community
  • Discounts are available via our benefits portal including;
    money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such
    as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
  • We offer generous pension schemes.

Job Overview

  • ID: 281305
  • Date Posted:
  • Job Title: Durham University Hiring for Advanced Technician Teaching and Research at United Kingdom