Senior Technician in Laser Systems

Mode: Fixed Term - 12 months, Full Time 

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world. 

An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 16 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

The Role

As Senior Technician within the Centre for Manufacturing and Materials you will undertake and play a lead role in the in the support of teaching and impactful research and consultancy activity. Support our academics in developing and identifying new research objectives, proposals, and impact activities for your own or joint research, while contributing to REF impact rated nationally/internationally excellent. 

You will provide support in facilitating the use of our laboratories and research equipment to enable innovative research to be conducted in the research centre. Building internal and external networks for the exchange of information and future collaboration, sharing information, and identifying potential sources of funds will play a key part of this role.

Contributing to teaching, learning and development programmes as appropriate, you will use your technical knowledge to inform curriculum development while assisting in the development of student research skills.

Our Successful Candidate

A highly motivated and experienced Senior Technician with demonstrable knowledge and understanding of lasers and additive manufacturing systems, including experience contributing to the innovation and development of the field. An Advanced knowledge of techniques with demonstrable adherence to all regulations, you will have the ability to support the development of research experiments, projects, and proposals for research. You will be committed to working collaboratively on research and teaching delivery and dissemination including public engagement, and knowledge exchange.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Application Closing Date: 5^th January 2025

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