Department of Environment & Geography The Department of Environment & Geography is a leading centre for teaching and research that will help bring about a sustainable and equitable planet by finding sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. We are seeking a passionate, highly motivated and well qualified Grade 5 Technician to support our Physical Geography operations and fieldwork, including field and surveying work undertaken by undergraduate project students, PhD research students and academic and postdoctoral staff. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and community-oriented department that is highly integrated within an exciting array of environmental sustainability endeavours at our university. We are looking for an outstanding candidate who has values congruent with the core values of our department, which are: - We are inclusive and embrace our diversity -We make a positive difference -We strive for environmental sustainability -We are a friendly and helpful community -We are curious and always learning The University is proud to be a signatory of the Technician Commitment Role The overall aim of this post is to support research conducted by Environmental Geography staff and their PhD students, with crossover into teaching activities. The latter includes fieldwork support in both UK and overseas locations, including residential trips. The key aspects of this post are a good level of expertise in coring equipment and techniques as well as surveying equipment, in particular dGPS. You will also demonstrate how to use field equipment safely and effectively to final year project students, Masters students, PhD research students and academic and postdoctoral staff. You will join an established team of technicians within the Department, each of whom specialises in supporting their own research areas. You will be expected to work with the team in a collegiate manner to ensure the laboratory facility as a whole operates in a smooth manner. The post is on a full-time, open contract. You will be managed by the Departmental Technical Manager who manages the rest of the technical support team. Skills, Experience & Qualification needed Degree in a relevant field Able to demonstrate background and experience in physical geography field work, including the use and maintenance of coring equipment and surveying equipment including dGPS and total station Good communication skills and be able to explain scientific ideas and techniques to students and research staff Be capable of planning your own work and solving problems independently. Ability to know your own limits and when to call on colleagues for assistance Demonstrable ability to work as a member of a wider team of technical support specialists in order to meet the aims of the Department and the team Be committed to continuing professional development and be open to acquiring professional registration as part of your role Hold a valid driving licence Interview date: To be confirmed For informal enquiries: please contact Dave Hay at dave.hayyork.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