Job reference
B0503
Date posted
07/11/2024
Application closing date
27/11/2024
Location
Plymouth
Salary
£34,866 - £37,999 per annum - Grade 6
Contract Type
Permanent, Full-Time
Contractual hours
37
Job category/type
Professional/Support Services
Attachments
B0503 Job Description.pdf
Description
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:
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Shaun Lewin by email at [email protected].
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.
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.