Dendro Isotope Technician
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,881 to £25,733 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Swansea, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swansea University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SU01093 |
Summary
The Tree-ring Research Group, Department of Geography at Swansea University are seeking to appoint a Laboratory Technician to support research in isotope dendrochronology. The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Loader and as part of a small research team to deliver the research agenda and strategic ambitions of the research group: developing and advancing isotope dendrochronology and dendroclimatology. More details about the research work of the group can be found here – https://www.oak-research.co.uk/
This is a 2-year fixed term position informally associated with the ERC selected, UKRI funded QUERCUS research project. This work will mainly involve the precise cutting of tree rings, cellulose preparation and weighing of small cellulose samples. To complete the tasks required of the isotope dating technique, applicants would normally require manual dexterity and be precise, patient and very well-organised. Good communication skills, prior experience of team working, laboratory work and experience of MSOffice are essential. Experience of report writing and an entry-level understanding of dendrochronology and dendroclimatology is desirable.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
This is a 2-year fixed term position informally associated with the ERC selected, UKRI funded QUERCUS research project. This work will mainly involve the precise cutting of tree rings, cellulose preparation and weighing of small cellulose samples. To complete the tasks required of the isotope dating technique, applicants would normally require manual dexterity and be precise, patient and very well-organised. Good communication skills, prior experience of team working, laboratory work and experience of MSOffice are essential. Experience of report writing and an entry-level understanding of dendrochronology and dendroclimatology is desirable.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.