Convex Seascape Survey Technician

This new full time post is available from 2 February 2025 on a fixed term basis until 31 December 2026.

Summary of the role

We need a team of talented individuals to support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. This fixed term role is available 02/02/2025 –31/12/2026.  Working as part of the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy in Technical Services the role holder will provide direct support to the Convex Seascape Survey project team activities on the Penryn campus.

The main role of the job is to prepare and analyse marine sediment samples using an Elemental Analyser, predominantly analysing sediment cores for organic and inorganic carbon.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• - 39 days leave per year
• - options for flexible working
• - numerous discounts at leading retailers
• - onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• - sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• - stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact James Scourse, email: j.scourse@exeter.ac.uk.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focussing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.

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