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_________________________________________________________________________ Job Description and Selection Criteria Job title Teaching Laboratory Technician Division Mathematical Physical and Life Sciences Department Physics Location Denys Wilkinson Building Grade and salary Grade 5: £28,759-£33,966per annum Hours Full Time Contract type Permanent Reporting to Dr Jenny Barnes - Teaching Laboratory Manager Vacancy reference 169998 Additional information Closing date – midday (UK time) on 9th January 2024 The role The Oxford Physics teaching laboratories broadly cover General Physics (Mechanics), Optics, Solid State Physics, Electronics, Electrostatics and Magnetism, Atmospheric Physics, Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Biophysics. As part of the degree course, we teach hands-on science to around 540 students across three years, with students moving between laboratories each term. We build and upgrade experiments between terms to keep the course relevant to our goal of training the next generation of leading scientists. We seek a versatile member of staff who will have particular responsibility, with minimal supervision, for the routine operation of one or two of the experimental areas during term time including maintaining and repairing equipment, assisting with experiments, projects, outreach events, and ensuring health and safety standards are observed. The role will also include broader duties and interactions with the other technicians, students, and demonstrators in the laboratory. Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • Maintenance, repair and modification of laboratory equipment Preparing laboratories and setting up experiments, including interfacing equipment with computer systems Investigating, sourcing and purchasing equipment and consumables Advising and assisting students, staff and demonstrators with apparatus and equipment Support for student projects in the teaching labs Support for development of new experiments Liaising with Building Services and contractors when necessary Ensuring a safe working environment, for example, through careful design and modification of equipment, and preparation of risk assessments. Occasional assistance with outreach events in the teaching laboratories. Selection criteria Essential • • • • • • • • • Qualification to level 4 in the National Qualification Framework (e.g. NVQ level 4/ BTEC/HNC/HND) in engineering, physics, or similar, or relevant experience in lieu of these qualifications Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair physics - or similar - laboratory experiments, ideally in an educational environment Experience of designing, implementing, and documenting technical solutions, for example successfully delivering electronics, engineering or novel experimental physics projects. Ability to learn and work on initially unfamiliar systems in a laboratory setting. Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of individuals, including students, technical and academic staff and visitors Experience of designing electronic circuits, including PCB design software. IT literacy including how to set up and diagnose basic computer problems (e.g. network issues), familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, web-based systems (e.g. for purchasing) and email Ability to manage time and work under pressure Awareness of safe working procedures, such as preparation of risk assessments Desirable • • • • • • Experience of radioactive sources and radiation safety in a laboratory environment Experience of the use of cryogenics in a laboratory environment Broader laboratory-relevant skills, for example, ability to use CAD software for and mechanical design, experience of using 3D printing Experience of Verilog, VHDL, and FPGA development Experience of scientific programming packages, e.g. MATLAB, Python Experience of outreach 169998 Teaching Labs Technician - Further Particulars - Dec 23 .doc 2 Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks, as applicable to the post. 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 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: • Working with Ionising Radiation • Regular manual handling • Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS: 169998 Teaching Labs Technician - Further Particulars - Dec 23 .doc 3 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 cuttingedge. 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 Physics Oxford Physics is one of the largest and most eminent departments in Europe – pursuing forefront research alongside training the next generation of leaders in Physics. With an academic staff of over one hundred our activities range from fundamental particles to the furthest reaches of the universe to manipulating matter on an atomic scale. Oxford physicists are probing new ways to harness solar energy, modelling the Earth's atmosphere to predict the future climate, exploring computation on the quantum scale and executing calculations that reveal the fundamental structure of space and time. The post-holder will be based within Central Physics. This is the central function that supports the six sub-departments that together make up the Department of Physics; these are Astrophysics, Atomic and Laser Physics, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Particle Physics and Theoretical Physics. Members of all subdepartments take part in research, teaching and matters such as examinations, discussion of syllabi, lectures and liaison with undergraduates and postgraduate students. For more information please visit: http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/ Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences Division The Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University of Oxford. The MPLS Division's 10 departments and 3 interdisciplinary units span the full spectrum of the mathematical, computational, physical, engineering and life sciences, and undertake both fundamental research and cutting-edge applied work. Our research addresses major societal 169998 Teaching Labs Technician - Further Particulars - Dec 23 .doc 4 and technological challenges and is increasingly focused on key interdisciplinary issues. We collaborate closely with colleagues in Oxford across the medical sciences, social sciences and humanities, and with other universities, research organisations and industrial partners across the globe in pursuit of innovative research geared to address critical and fundamental scientific questions. For more information please visit: http://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/ Athena Swan Charter The Department of Physics holds a silver Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. 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 recruitment@physics.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. 169998 Teaching Labs Technician - Further Particulars - Dec 23 .doc 5 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-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-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. 169998 Teaching Labs Technician - Further Particulars - Dec 23 .doc 6 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. 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The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. Oxford Physics is one of the largest and most eminent departments in Europe – pursuing forefront research alongside training the next generation of leaders in Physics. With an academic staff of almost one hundred, our activities range from fundamental particles to the furthest reaches of the universe to manipulating matter on an atomic scale. Oxford physicists are probing new ways to harness solar energy, modelling the Earth's atmosphere to predict the future climate, exploring computation on the quantum scale and executing calculations that reveal the fundamental structure of space and time. The Oxford Physics teaching laboratories broadly cover General Physics (Mechanics), Optics, Solid State Physics, Electronics, Electrostatics and Magnetism, Atmospheric Physics, Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Biophysics. As part of the degree course, we teach hands-on science to around 540 students across three years, with students moving between laboratories each term. We build and upgrade experiments between terms to keep the course relevant to our goal of training the next generation of leading scientists. This post is permanent and full time. **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 • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs **About the Role** This position will focus on supporting the Electronics and Nuclear Physics laboratories, principally through: * Preparing the laboratories at the start of teaching days and collecting apparatus at the end * Maintaining, repairing and modifying lab equipment * Advising and assisting students, staff, and demonstrators with apparatus and equipment * Designing and constructing novel experiments in collaboration with students, senior academics and our workshops. **About You** You hold a qualification equivalent to or exceeding level 4 in the National Qualification Framework (e.g. NVQ Level 4 / BTEC / HNC / HND) awarded in engineering, physics, or similar. You will have proven experience of electronics, with skills in designing, constructing, and troubleshooting electronic equipment and apparatus, gained either in a higher education environment or through vocational experience. You are familiar with IT systems (e.g. spreadsheets and web-based purchasing), and you will have some experience of coding. You have evidence of being a proactive learner, someone who is prepared to understand and support our wide range of experiments over time. You analyse technical challenges, proposing then implementing and documenting appropriate solutions. You will be confident in managing your workload, knowing when to proceed independently and when to call on expert advice. You have the ability to work efficiently and to prioritise when encountering conflicting demands on your time. You are a natural communicator, explaining technical concepts and procedures to our undergraduates whilst taking direction from senior staff. You have an awareness of safe working procedures including risk assessments, and be willing to act as an exemplar of best laboratory practice. **Application Process** You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 9th January 2023.
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The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. Oxford Physics is one of the largest and most eminent departments in Europe – pursuing forefront research alongside training the next generation of leaders in Physics. With an academic staff of almost one hundred, our activities range from fundamental particles to the furthest reaches of the universe to manipulating matter on an atomic scale. Oxford physicists are probing new ways to harness solar energy, modelling the Earth's atmosphere to predict the future climate, exploring computation on the quantum scale and executing calculations that reveal the fundamental structure of space and time. The Oxford Physics teaching laboratories broadly cover General Physics (Mechanics), Optics, Solid State Physics, Electronics, Electrostatics and Magnetism, Atmospheric Physics, Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Biophysics. As part of the degree course, we teach hands-on science to around 540 students across three years, with students moving between laboratories each term. We build and upgrade experiments between terms to keep the course relevant to our goal of training the next generation of leading scientists. This post is permanent and full time. 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 • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs About the Role This position will focus on supporting the Electronics and Nuclear Physics laboratories, principally through: Preparing the laboratories at the start of teaching days and collecting apparatus at the end Maintaining, repairing and modifying lab equipment Advising and assisting students, staff, and demonstrators with apparatus and equipment Designing and constructing novel experiments in collaboration with students, senior academics and our workshops. About You You hold a qualification equivalent to or exceeding level 4 in the National Qualification Framework (e.g. NVQ Level 4 / BTEC / HNC / HND) awarded in engineering, physics, or similar. You will have proven experience of electronics, with skills in designing, constructing, and troubleshooting electronic equipment and apparatus, gained either in a higher education environment or through vocational experience. You are familiar with IT systems (e.g. spreadsheets and web-based purchasing), and you will have some experience of coding. You have evidence of being a proactive learner, someone who is prepared to understand and support our wide range of experiments over time. You analyse technical challenges, proposing then implementing and documenting appropriate solutions. You will be confident in managing your workload, knowing when to proceed independently and when to call on expert advice. You have the ability to work efficiently and to prioritise when encountering conflicting demands on your time. You are a natural communicator, explaining technical concepts and procedures to our undergraduates whilst taking direction from senior staff. You have an awareness of safe working procedures including risk assessments, and be willing to act as an exemplar of best laboratory practice. Application Process You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 9th January 2023.
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