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The University of Oxford has one of the largest and most successful chemistry departments in the world and the Department of Chemistry is looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineering and Student Workshop Technician. **About the Role** You will design, build, modify, maintain and repair items of scientific research equipment and instrumentation as required by academic research within the Department of Chemistry. You will be responsible for delivering CAD (Computer Aided Design) and 3D printer training to students and staff as part of a new Chemistry Student Workshop course. This course will also cover an introduction to machining techniques used by the main workshop, giving students an understanding of how items can be made. **About you** You will hold a HNC, BTEC, City and Guilds award or equivalent and a recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate engineering discipline. You will have experience of teaching or training and extensive experience with CAD software and setting up an running 3D printers and their respective software packages. You will have experience of working from complex engineering drawings to produce high precision components using manual and CNC lathes and milling machines. You will have general IT skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and thorough understanding of health and safety in a workshop environment. **What we offer** As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays and 5 closure days at Christmas) • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans The Post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ and is full-time, permanent position available immediately. **Application Process** You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. In your supporting statement please address each point of the selection criteria found in the job description and demonstrate with an example how you meet the criteria. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks. For informal enquiries, please contact Andy Green at andrew.green@chem.ox.ac.uk or telephone 01865 275454 or 01865 275441 The closing date for applications is Tuesday 21 November 2023 The University of Oxford is a Silver Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder.
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The University of Oxford has one of the largest and most successful chemistry departments in the world and the Department of Chemistry is looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineering and Student Workshop Technician. About the Role You will design, build, modify, maintain and repair items of scientific research equipment and instrumentation as required by academic research within the Department of Chemistry. You will be responsible for delivering CAD (Computer Aided Design) and 3D printer training to students and staff as part of a new Chemistry Student Workshop course. This course will also cover an introduction to machining techniques used by the main workshop, giving students an understanding of how items can be made. About you You will hold a HNC, BTEC, City and Guilds award or equivalent and a recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate engineering discipline. You will have experience of teaching or training and extensive experience with CAD software and setting up an running 3D printers and their respective software packages. You will have experience of working from complex engineering drawings to produce high precision components using manual and CNC lathes and milling machines. You will have general IT skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and thorough understanding of health and safety in a workshop environment. What we offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays and 5 closure days at Christmas) • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans The Post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ and is full-time, permanent position available immediately. Application Process You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. In your supporting statement please address each point of the selection criteria found in the job description and demonstrate with an example how you meet the criteria. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks. For informal enquiries, please contact Andy Green at andrew.green@chem.ox.ac.uk or telephone 01865 275454 or 01865 275441 The closing date for applications is Tuesday 21 November 2023 The University of Oxford is a Silver Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder.
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Job Description DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Summary Job title Mechanical Engineering and Student Workshop Technician Division Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Department Department of Chemistry Location Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QR Grade and salary Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum (discretionary range to £41,732 per annum) Hours Full time Contract type Permanent Reporting to Mechanical Workshop Technician Vacancy reference 168039 Additional information The role The post holder reports to the Mechanical Workshop Manager or his Deputy. The post holder is required, under the guidance of the Manager and acting either alone or in collaboration with others, to design, build, modify maintain and repair items of scientific research equipment and instrumentation as required by academic researchers within the Department of Chemistry. The post holder is also responsible for delivering CAD (Computer Aided Design) and 3D printer training to students and staff as part of a new Chemistry Student Workshop course which will occupy 2 days per week. Extra training in basic machine tool operation may be requested by some course participants and this would be delivered separately. Responsibilities Responsibilities/duties • Prepare and deliver a new Student Workshop course, to cover CAD training and the use of 3D printers. The course is also to cover an introduction to machining techniques used by the main workshop so giving students an understanding of how items can be made. • To provide post-course support to staff and students who wish to further develop 3D printing and CAD skills. • To provide post course training in basic machining practices on request. • Maintain the workshop 3D printing and CAD teaching facilities. • Work with research staff, advising as necessary, on the possibilities and limitations of equipment and/or design (including appropriate materials and commercially available products) in respect of proposed experimental methods. • Prepare drawings from sketches and/or discussions with researchers using CAD software. • Design, develop, construct, modify and repair complex, fine tolerance scientific instruments or components as required by research staff, liaising with other workshops within the department or University as necessary: manufacturing will be done using standard workshop equipment and techniques and precision measuring instruments. • To efficiently and safely operate a full range of manual metal working machinery, including: lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, saws, grinding machines and sheet metal equipment, producing parts to high tolerance • Programming and operating CNC mills (2 and 3 axis) and lathes to produce items to high tolerance. • Use precision testing equipment in order to test and diagnose faults in equipment. • Use of own experience to solve complex problems relating to the manufacture and maintenance of mechanical equipment. • Advising academic and support staff on mechanical aspects of design and production of apparatus to be used for research and teaching. • Maintain, service, adjust and repair workshop machinery and equipment; • Check and maintain operating efficiency and cleanliness of workshop machinery, tools and the workshop premises. • Assist in the training of technical staff in workshop procedure and the use of equipment as directed by the supervisor. • Record time and materials used on jobs. • Undertake training as necessary and partake in the Departments’ PDR process. • Carry out any other tasks appropriate to the grade as directed by supervisor. Final job-description-and-selection-criteria.docx 2 Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • A formal qualification, such as an HNC, BTEC, City and Guilds award or equivalent and a recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate engineering discipline. • Substantial experience of high technology research and development. • Experience of teaching or training. • Extensive experience with CAD software. • Experience in setting up and running 3D printers and their respective software packages. • Experience of working from complex engineering drawings to produce high precision components using manual and CNC lathes and milling machines. • General IT skills, for example Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • The communication and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team and with staff and students at all levels of seniority. • Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, keeping the relevant people informed of progress. • Ability to manage competing priorities and demands. • Thorough understanding of health and safety in a workshop environment. • Willingness to learn new skills and tenacity to see a job through to completion. • Good working knowledge of the theory and application of safety regulations covering workshops and laboratories. Desirable selection criteria • Experience of working in a research environment. • Experience of offline programming of CNC machines using CAM software. • TIG and other welding experience. • Experience of vacuum leak detection. Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Final job-description-and-selection-criteria.docx 3 Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Regular manual handling • Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS: About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Department of Chemistry The mission of Oxford Chemistry is to advance the global understanding of chemistry and to use that knowledge to address major challenges for society. Oxford Chemistry maintains world-class strengths in fundamental research, including the training of outstanding young scientists, whilst being an outward-looking department engaging with other disciplines, industry, public services, government and the general public. We are a large department within the University’s Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division with over 70 research groups and 900 researchers including 400 graduate research students. Our MChem degree takes 180 students a year and features the distinctive tutorials of Oxford, an innovative three-year programme of practical teaching within our state-of-the-art teaching laboratory, and a 4th year focused on research based within one of our research groups. Research in Oxford Chemistry focuses on fundamental science aimed at making significant and sustained long-term impact. We provide an environment that enables research by hiring, developing, and supporting talented researchers, many recognised as international leaders, across the spectrum of the chemical sciences. Our students and staff work in excellent research facilities to deliver field-leading research that crosses traditional boundaries and engages strongly with other disciplines, both within Oxford and across a range of external sectors. Final job-description-and-selection-criteria.docx 4 The impact of our research in the wider economy and society is manifest in our many industrial and clinical collaborations and successful start-ups. Our eight research themes and business engagements showcase the breadth and depth of our research across the chemical sciences. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work and study environment for all our staff and students based on core values of respect, equality and collaboration. We have held an Athena SWAN silver award since 2015 reflecting our commitment to improving gender equality within our discipline. Oxford Chemistry is accommodated within five buildings in the University’s science area, including a modern RIBA award-winning dedicated research facility and a state-of-the-art practical teaching laboratory. Researchers are supported by a research infrastructure within Chemistry that includes NMR, Mass Spectrometry, Crystallography, Surface Analysis, Inorganic Materials Characterisation, Advanced Electron Spin Resonance and high-performance computing facilities as well as access to facilities across the wider University and at national research facilities including the Rosalind Franklin Institute and Diamond Light Source. To support the Teaching and Research in the Department, there are a number of administrative functions including Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, Information Technology, Student Administration, Health and Safety, Communications and Alumni Relations. Find out more about the Department, our work and our people at chem.ox.ac.uk Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Oxford Chemistry We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse community of students and staff based on core values of respect, equality and collaboration. The Department has an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) committee and since 2015 we have held an Athena SWAN silver award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural practices which promote gender equality and create a better working environment for all. We promote family-friendly policies and support flexible working arrangements where possible. For more information about the University’s family friendly benefits, please also see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/information-for-parents-and-carers Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division The academic administration of the University is conducted through four divisions (Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, and Medical Sciences). The Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division consists of ten constituent departments: The Department of Chemistry, the Department of Computer Science, the Department of Earth Sciences, the Department of Engineering Science, the Department of Materials, Mathematical Institute, the Department of Physics, Department of Plant Sciences, Department of Zoology and the Department of Statistics. The division provides a framework for interdisciplinary teaching and research. There are also links with the Medical Sciences Division. The disciplines within the MPLS Division regularly appear at the highest levels in rankings, including the Times Higher Education and QS world rankings. Nationally, the quality of the Division’s research outputs and environment, and the resulting impact, was recognised through strong performances in the UK Research Excellence Framework in both 2014 and 2021. For more information please visit: http://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/ Final job-description-and-selection-criteria.docx 5 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly at recuitment@chem.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Final job-description-and-selection-criteria.docx 6 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Final job-description-and-selection-criteria.docx 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Final job-description-and-selection-criteria.docx 8
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