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The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
The College of Health, Psychology and Social Care has a clear vision – to make a REAL difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities within our region. To be the University of choice for our Health and Social Care partners’ education needs across the region; and to provide an excellent student experience, delivered by highly credible and well qualified lecturers.
As part of the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care, the School of Psychology is home to some of the University of Derby's most popular degrees. Across undergraduate and postgraduate level, we have a variety of courses to offer.
Many on our academic team are active researchers working hard to advance knowledge in different areas. Our researchers integrate their findings into their teaching and examine how this might affect service users.
About the Role
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 post holder will assist the Technical Team Leader in managing Technical Support, ensuring the effective provision and availability of specialist equipment and work areas to facilitate academic delivery and student learning in Psychology.
The anticipated interview date will be W/C 17/2/25
About You
We are a bold, bright, and driven in the School of Psychology. We are seeking an individual who shares our enthusiasm for shaping the future of the subject by empowering students to reach their full potential.
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
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Mr John Shacklock, Technical Team Leader via j.shacklock@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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