Salary: £39,719 to £50,519 Per Annum Including London Weighting
Type: Permanent / Part Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 20 January 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 04 February 2025
Reference: CBS-0320-24
We are looking for a part-time research engineer for 2 days per week (14 hours) to join the Structure and Motion Laboratory, a multi-disciplinary research group investigating different aspects of animal structure and movement. The post holder will work with academic research staff and senior technical staff involved in the design and development of innovative custom electronic and electro-mechanical systems and devices for the collection of experimental data from a range of animal species and non-animal systems.
Responsibilities:
1. Construct electronic and electrical circuits and sub-systems from schematic diagrams.
2. Construct simple mechanical systems.
3. Carry out first-line troubleshooting, testing, repair, and maintenance of electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical systems.
Requirements:
Competence with electronics workshop equipment and mechanical hand and bench tools is required.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
* Competitive and attractive pension package.
* Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days) pro-rata.
* Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave.
Informal enquiries relating to this role can be directed to Professor Alan Wilson FRS: awilson@rvc.ac.uk.
The RVC values Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and therefore welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Balancing both the needs of the business with those of our staff, we will consider applications to work on a flexible basis.
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