Job Description

The Graphene Engineering & Innovation Centre (GEIC) is a new facility developed to establish the UK as a graphene research and technology \'hub\' that will lead to the rapid commercialisation of graphene and 2D technologies in the UK. The Institutes are a part of an overall investment, building on the strong and rapidly-expanding, UK research in this field. The institute aims to take this research through to commercial success. Funded through EPSRC and ERDF, you will have access to specialist facilities and equipment including state-of-the-art cleanrooms which enable the simulation of manufacturing processes. This world-class shared facility for graphene research and commercialisation activities will be accessible by both researchers and business.

Applications are invited for the position of Research Technician which is a full-time permanent position. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to get involved in this exciting project from an early stage, in a field of work that is constantly growing and always at cutting edge of technology.

This is a varied job, involving a wide range of different activities and duties to play an important part in running our state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities to the highest standards. You will work with applications teams in the 2D materials membranes & coatings laboratories and facilities and work effectively with the GEIC technical support, to deliver a first class up-scale facility. You will be providing H+S service to world-class researchers, playing an important role in the timeliness and success of their experiments. You will also be responsible for ensuring regular/annual inspection and reporting schedules are carried out in accordance with the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) expectations.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: John Whittaker

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

University of Manchester