Technician: Research

Contract Type: Fixed-term from 1 November 2024 – 31 October 2025

Location: Firth Court, Main Campus

This post is for a Technician to work within Theme 2, ‘Food systems and environmental restoration’, of the South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre (SYSC). We're working together across South Yorkshire in support of a just and sustainable transition to net-zero for the Region. 

You will support the research team on a project focused on understanding carbon sequestration potential across South Yorkshire to support the South Yorkshire Natural Capital assessment and the upcoming Local Nature Recovery Strategy. The project will to investigate how soil management influences soil carbon stocks and in this role you will be responsible for planning fieldwork and processing soil samples in the lab.

Applicants must hold a Level 3 (BTEC/A Level) qualification in relevant field (or have equivalent experience) along with experience in soil lab analysis with a focus on organic matter, carbon and nitrogen quantification. A valid UK driving licence is also essential as this role will require lone field work that requires taking equipment into rural locations to take soil samples. The post holder must be able to drive to do this.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. 

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. 

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