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Specialist Technician - Cryogenics
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £36,130 to £44,128 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Southampton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3116425DA |
Summary
The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Specialist Technician for its Cryogenics facilities, within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. These specialist facilities support the University’s triple-helix strategy across several research groups linked to green and new energy technologies.
The University of Southampton is ranked among the world’s top 100 and is one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive institutions. The School of Engineering are a world-class centre for education, research and enterprise; one of the largest and strongest engineering communities in the UK. The Technical and Experimental team provide essential technical support to laboratories and workshops in diverse areas including design, manufacturing, bioengineering, sound, vibration, environmental, maritime, civil engineering, mechanical engineering and materials.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Have substantial technical experience in the required discipline of Cryogenics, as well as experience of working in a mechanical workshop environment with welding and electronics.
Be an effective team member who communicates effectively with others, including stakeholders external to the School of Engineering.
Plan projects and work activities within established policies and procedures to solve complex technical problems.
At the University of Southampton, we are committed to creating and ensuring a sustainable and inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to supporting this objective.
For more information about this role, please contact Prof Yifeng Yang, Professor of Cryogenics and Superconductivity on: Y.Yang@soton.ac.uk
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We really value all our technical staff and recognise the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
The University of Southampton is ranked among the world’s top 100 and is one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive institutions. The School of Engineering are a world-class centre for education, research and enterprise; one of the largest and strongest engineering communities in the UK. The Technical and Experimental team provide essential technical support to laboratories and workshops in diverse areas including design, manufacturing, bioengineering, sound, vibration, environmental, maritime, civil engineering, mechanical engineering and materials.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Have substantial technical experience in the required discipline of Cryogenics, as well as experience of working in a mechanical workshop environment with welding and electronics.
Be an effective team member who communicates effectively with others, including stakeholders external to the School of Engineering.
Plan projects and work activities within established policies and procedures to solve complex technical problems.
At the University of Southampton, we are committed to creating and ensuring a sustainable and inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to supporting this objective.
For more information about this role, please contact Prof Yifeng Yang, Professor of Cryogenics and Superconductivity on: Y.Yang@soton.ac.uk
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We really value all our technical staff and recognise the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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