Description UE07: £40,247.00 - £47,874.00 Per Annum. CSE / School of Informatics. Fixed Term Contract - Temporary. Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week. The School of Physics & Astronomy is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who has the ability to provide first-class specialist technical and engineering support to the Nuclear Physics Research Group, in support of its world-renowned research and teaching activities. The Opportunity: This role offers a unique and fantastic opportunity to apply and develop your already well-established engineering, technical, facilities-management, health & safety and project management skills in an exciting and world leading research-intensive environment. You will be able to demonstrate high levels of expertise in the design, manufacture, fault diagnosis and repair of both mainstream and bespoke laboratory apparatus and equipment which will require you to be highly creative and to possess the ability to propose novel solutions to complex and challenging engineering problems. You should also have a keen willingness to learn new and advanced skills and specialist techniques. Having a good understanding of computer aided design (CAD), sheet metal work and the ability to undertake work requiring the use of a range of welding/thermal processes would also be highly desirable. With a level of responsibility and autonomy, commensurate with the grading of this post, you will be expected to engage directly with a variety of other staff and students in the design, manufacture, construction and commissioning of a vast array of experimental scientific equipment and laboratory apparatus to meet the ever-evolving needs of the group’s research and teaching activities. Therefore, it is essential that you are a confident and clear communicator. Ideally you will have a university degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate engineering or science subject, and/or be able to demonstrate five or more years vocational experience in a technical or engineering role, preferably within the Higher Education sector, where it can be clearly shown that you have taken on progressively more demanding responsibilities. This post is full-time (35 hours per week) however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. The School strives to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and in particular encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people and other minority and under-represented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards. As part of your application, we would welcome a CV and covering letter describing your suitability for this position. Informal inquiries may be made by contacting the Nuclear Physics Laboratory Manager – Peter Black – peter.blacked.ac.uk or the Technical Services Manager – Neil Wood – neil.a.wooded.ac.uk Your skills and attributes for success: Well organised with excellent planning skills Self-motivated Excellent and well proven inter-personal/communication skills A high degree of technical expertise Relevant, progressive experience in a similar role Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) As a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive salary of £40,247 to £47,874 (UE07) An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. The School of Physics and Astronomy strives to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We particularly encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people and other minority and under-represented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) Key dates to note Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.