Senior Technician

About the role

The Univeristy of Plymouth is looking to appoint a Senior Technician to provide technical expertise for projects within the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SoGEES). The successful candidate will have experience working within the fields of earth observation, epidemiology and/or environmental monitoring, with a proven ability to contribute to all stages of data analysis; from experimental design to the preparation of explanatory graphics. They should also be able to demonstrate an ability to support staff and students in the use of two or more of the following: Python; Javascript; R; MatLab; Google Earth Engine.

Desirable criteria include the following:

• Experience in one or more of the following fields: large language model/ multi modal prompt engineering; big data analysis; development of digital simulations incorporating real-time sensor data;
• Experience in the use of unmanned aerial vehicle(s) for photogrammetric data capture;
• Internet of things monitoring systems;
• Experience in the use geospatial software or 3D model building using Unity or Blender.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Shaun Lewin by email at shaun.lewin@plymouth.ac.uk.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 9 December 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week.

We regret that there is no opportunity to work from home in this position.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Wednesday 27 November 2024

Our Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

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