Job Purpose
To provide comprehensive management and senior technical leadership to Focused Ion Beam / Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB/SEM) users on behalf of the Materials & Condensed Matter Physics research group and Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre. Provide specialist technical expertise in operation of FIB/SEM instrumentation, particularly FIB sample preparation for Transmission Electron Microscopy and Atom Probe Tomography and be responsible for the planning and safe operation of specialist resources to optimise outputs in line with the MCMP group and CoSE Instrumentation Services strategy.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Be responsible for all managerial aspects of the FIB/SEM instruments including contributing to the strategic direction of research, provision of specialist advice and training to service users, management of resources (including technical and operational staff) and responsibility for health and safety.
2. Undertake specialist technical aspects of the FIB/SEM instruments, including taking a leading role in the planning and conduct of objectives in accordance with the research strategy. Identify and develop new and bespoke methods to optimise research outputs. Have a working knowledge of the operation of other MCMP equipment and MCMP group standard operating procedures. Play an active part in the CoSE Instrumentation Service team.
3. Using detailed specialist knowledge, advise and train service users in all technical aspects of the research service. Where required, undertake supervision of undergraduate and/or post-graduate students and other members of staff to ensure research outcomes are optimised.
4. Manage all aspects of the FIB/SEM operations including financial management, resource allocation, grant monitoring, tendering, purchases, ordering, and financial projections. Create, implement and regularly review Standard Operating Procedures for service users, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, University policy, and best practice.
5. Develop and enhance the research profile and reputation of the University/College/School/Group/Service, where appropriate through contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/high quality journals, contribution to the presentation of work at international and national conferences and maximising the research impact in terms of the economic/societal benefit.
6. Keep up to date with developments in FIB/SEM technical areas and within the broader discipline to ensure contribution to MCMP research goals is optimised. Utilise specialist knowledge to contribute to overall research strategy.
7. Document experimental outputs including analysis and interpretation of all data to publication standard. Maintain complex and/or high-volume databases and records, creating technical/progress reports and papers.
8. Troubleshoot complex technical problems and undertake complex data analysis, identifying trends, problems or anomalies, and present findings clearly to research/service group including proposals for action/mitigation and future action.
9. Be responsible for the day-to-day management of and compliance with relevant Health and Safety and/or other specialist legal requirements. Maintain all necessary records in accordance with set requirements, keep up to date with developments or legal changes relevant to the work of the research/teaching group/School and advise and train group members as appropriate. Report any potential issues to the PI and/or relevant internal or external bodies timeously.
10. Work collaboratively with others, including within the wider College/School/Group/Service and where relevant with external contacts, to enhance the delivery of the research aims and support the broader strategic aims of the University, including the Technician Commitment key themes.
11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together and contribute to outreach activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role. OR: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9 [Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4] or equivalent, (including professional accreditation with relevant formal training), and experience of personal development in a similar role.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential:
1. C1 Significant breadth or depth of specialist technical knowledge ideally recognised as an expert in the FIB/SEM discipline.
2. C2 Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislative requirements applicable to the role, including but not limited to Health and Safety.
3. C3 Significant IT skills, including proficient user of relevant specialist or bespoke software packages.
4. C4 Significant analytical and problem-solving capability, including high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when dealing with complex and/or high-volume datasets.
5. C5 Proven interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to understand, conceptualise and interpret complex technical requirements of a research/teaching group and adapt own style to meet the needs of others.
6. C6 Excellent teamworking and people management skills, with ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders for effective project management.
7. C7 Ability to plan and prioritise a technical service to meet long term strategic objectives, whilst delivering a day-to-day service.
Experience
Essential:
1. E1 Significant relevant work experience within a similar research/teaching services environment, including evidence of previous outputs and professional development.
2. E2 Experience of contributing to the development of a research/teaching services strategy, planning resource allocation and achieving high-quality research/teaching outputs.
3. E3 Experience of managing high value budgets, including knowledge of procurement and tendering processes to inform decision making, approving spends and monitoring expenditure on behalf of others.
4. E4 Experience of preparing analysis and presentation of data to publication standard.
5. E5 Experience of operating independently in progressing and delivering research/teaching goals within set timescales.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £40,497 - £45,413 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent).
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules.
Closing Date: 11 May 2025
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