£31,814 to £35,750 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum).
Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.
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As the Senior Psychology Technician you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of teaching and assessment in Psychology. In collaboration with the Technical team leader, you will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day activity of the Psychology technical team and providing technical expertise for students, academics and researchers in Psychology.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, values, and expertise:
* Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience in a technical role in HE
* Demonstrable experience of providing technical support in Psychology in a Higher Education environment
* Knowledge and experience of working with survey and experimental software used to support teaching and research
* Knowledge and experience of delivering classroom support and demonstrations for experimental psychology including BIOPAC’s, Cold Pressor, Portapres and eye tracking hardware and software as well as teaching these techniques to researchers
* Excellent and proven verbal communication skills and able to communicate effectively to undergraduate, post-graduate students and staff
* Highly organised and efficient with the ability to organise, plan and prioritise in an often complex and demanding role
* Assist the Technical Team Leader in planning, development, management and maintenance of high-quality technical support in Psychology.
* Act as the key point of contact between technicians in the area and the academic and research staff, referring issues to the Technical Team Leader.
* Principal responsibility for raising Purchase Order Requests and monitoring delivery and invoicing of goods in support of teaching and research.
* Contribute to writing bids for external funding for equipment, where appropriate.
* Provide an outstanding technical service to researchers in Psychology.
* Work with the Technical Team Leader to ensure all Health and Safety (H&S) documentation and processes are adhered to and are reviewed and updated for the assigned research labs and specialist facility.
* Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and spaces in Psychology are managed efficiently and effectively in line with School and Discipline procedures.
* Ensure that equipment inventories are regularly updated.
* Participate in relevant Discipline and School groups and committees.
* Engage in external professional networks and keeping up to date with knowledge and developments in the sector relevant to service planning and delivery.
* Undertake any other duties as required in agreement with the Technical Team Leader for the College.
Experience
* Experience of Health and Safety management
* Demonstrable experience of providing technical support in Psychology in a Higher Education environment
* Knowledge and experience of using and maintaining equipment used in teaching and research in Psychology
* Knowledge and experience of working with survey and experimental software used to support teaching and research
* Knowledge and experience of delivering classroom support and demonstrations for experimental psychology including BIOPAC’s, Cold Pressor, Portapres and eye tracking hardware and software as well as teaching these techniques to researchers
Skills, knowledge & abilities
* Excellent and proven verbal communication skills and able to communicate effectively to undergraduate, post-graduate students and staff
* Highly self-motivated with the confidence to work independently and willingness to take on varied responsibilities
* Manage own time/prioritises work of others in the team effectively
* Highly organised and efficient with the ability to organise, plan and prioritise in an often complex and demanding role
* Change-oriented approach
* Self-motivated and innovative
* Commitment to the University values and behaviours
Qualifications
* A postgraduate qualification such as a Masters degree or PhD
* Associate Fellowship of the Advance HE (AFHEA)
How to apply
You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.
If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@derby.ac.uk.
Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.
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