Laboratory Manager for the Phonetics Laboratory

Faculty of Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics



Fixed-term contract for 2 years, part time (18.75 hours per week / 50% of
full-time)





This new role has been created to support the work of the Phonetics
Laboratory. The post holder will work closely with the Director and
Administrator of the Phonetics Laboratory to ensure the smooth running of the
laboratory facilities, including the maintenance of hardware and software, and
provide support for general work in the area as well as work on specific
research projects. The post holder will also help to train students and
postdoctoral researchers in using the facilities and help to ensure the smooth
move into and work within the new lab facility in the Schwarzman Centre.





Key responsibilities:



• provide technical expertise and assistance with setting-up and using
analogue and digital audio and other electronic equipment;



• assist in running experiments;



• advise on equipment specification, purchasing, replacement, and repairs;
possibly perform minor electronics repairs;



• provide expertise and support with essential, related specialist computer
hardware and software for capture, processing, and storage of audio and
physiological signals relating to speech;



• support research activities by staff and students in the Laboratory;



• assist with the training of students and research staff in experimental work
and the practical use of phonetics laboratory equipment;



• assist in the relocation of the Phonetics Laboratory to a new site;



• accept delegated responsibility for safe laboratory practice;



• create straightforward user guides and develop Standard Operating Procedures
for laboratory and fieldwork equipment.





Further information on this role can be found in the job description.





The University offers very generous benefits, some of which are:



• Generous holiday allowance including bank holidays



• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme



• Discounted bus travel



• Subsidised catering



• Cycle loan scheme





Please note this is an onsite role with some flexibility regarding hours and
days of work.





Applicants must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not
amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system.





For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-
to-apply.





The closing date for applications is 12 July 2024 at 12.00 noon.