Virtual Reality Research Technician (Computational Chemistry)

The role

This role is to provide essential technical and research laboratory support for the use of interactive virtual reality for protein design, molecular modelling and associated research in the Centre for Computational Chemistry. The role will support research activities by contributing to training in basic techniques and essential core functions in chemical and biochemical applications of interactive virtual reality, and maintenance and use of virtual reality hardware and software, and associated IT. The research centres the use of virtual reality hardware and software for computational chemistry, interactive molecular dynamics, molecular modelling and other computational techniques in protein design.

What will you be doing?

You will support the research teams by providing essential day-to-day operational support for the interactive virtual reality work and carrying out associated analyses and processes as required. Duties will include:

• Operating, servicing, maintenance and calibration of virtual reality research equipment, hardware and software and developing applications of interactive virtual reality in molecular design
• Recognising and resolving simple to more complex problems, e.g. fault diagnosis, process improvement in applications of interactive virtual reality for proteins and molecules and software development and testing.
• Maintaining stocks of VR computational materials and consumables, as well as input into larger purchases, liaising with relevant internal contacts and suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Understanding Health & Safety requirements, contributing to risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.
• Training others in basic processes, e.g. use of virtual reality equipment and working with a team in the application and development of virtual reality for molecular modelling and design.

You should apply if

You have:

• Relevant qualifications in Chemistry or related subjects and have experience of working with virtual reality (see job description).
• Good IT skills, including of software and hardware, and an ability to learn to effectively use (and where necessary contribute to the development of) relevant new software or IT systems when required
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to deal with and prioritise a range of ongoing tasks at the same time, and to be able to cope under pressure
• Ability to carry out procedures in an accurate and timely manner
• Ability to work with minimal supervision towards pre-defined goals
• Proven experience of completing relevant tasks to a high level of accuracy, with attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• The ability to work with others as part of a team

Additional information

Contract type: Fixed term until 03/07/25

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 22/01/2025

Interview date is anticipated to be 31/01/2025

For informal queries, please contact: Prof. Adrian Mulholland Adrian.Mulholland@bristol.ac.uk

Please note: internally the job title is Level 2 Research Technician 

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Available documents

• Science Engineering_Further Particulars_2024-25.pdf
• Further Particulars - School of Chemistry 23-24.pdf
• SUPP112046 - Research Technician - JD.pdf

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