UEA

Requirements

• an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Instrument Platforms Manager to join the Faculty of Science Technical Services
• allocating resources to meet service demand and enhance the capabilities of the team and service
• this full-time post is available on an indefinite basis
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• initial tasks are likely to include helping develop and deliver UEA’s research and innovation strategy together with our external stakeholders
• details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview
• UEA’s Research and Innovation Service are looking to recruit a highly motivated Relationship Manager to provide interim cover, developing existing and instigating new opportunities for partnerships with private, public and third sector organisations
• the Faculty of Science is looking to recruit to this pivotal post, to provide strategic technical support to the Pro Vice Chancellor of Science, Head of Technical Resources and Heads of Schools
• leading the instrumentation platform teams, you will provide faculty wide laboratory support, and also, an analytical service available to key internal and external stakeholders
• the post will help deliver increases in the levels of knowledge exchange, impact, innovation and engagement within the target areas of Marine, Agricultural & Environmental Science
• you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management and co-ordination of the research technical service, infrastructure , facilities and core services within designated Schools in the Faculty of Science
• in this role you will work closely and collaboratively with academics and their schools, develop links between schools and disciplines, facilitating growth in research and knowledge exchange and identify opportunities for students and graduate careers
• this is an ideal secondment opportunity
• you will be expected to have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field and substantial recent experience of working in a comparable role, excellent interpersonal, staff management, technical and project management skills are essential, as well as experience of working in a technical field within a scientific environment and be able to fulfil all the essential elements of the person specification
• this role requires strong technical skills, the ability to lead and motivate staff, and excellent communication skills. You will have a degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent qualification or, professional experience in a relevant area
• developing strong external networks, you will match the University’s strengths with external partners’ needs while demonstrating the ability to work effectively with academic staff and external organisations
• you must have line manager approval prior to applying for the role and confirm this when submitting your application
• this post is available on a full-time, indefinite basis. Previous applicants for ALC1352 are welcome to re-apply and urged to arrange an informal chat with Iv Bacic, Head of Faculty Technical Resources before doing so
• this will require a good knowledge of current challenges in the sector, UEA’s associated research themes, and an understanding of the ways in which external organisations engage with universities
• UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working

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Responsibility

• maintaining the daily running of the laboratory areas
• training staff and students in the operation of specialist equipment
• preparing paperwork and packaging of samples which need to be transported under the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act
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• identifying problems, trouble shooting and fault finding

Requirements

• previous experience in a customer focussed / service-provision role
• familiar with good lab practice
• previous experience in biological waste handling would be an advantage

Earnings for position laboratory technician

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Requirements

• you will have the opportunity to develop a skillset in the growing field on engineering biology
• specifically, you will perform RNA isolation, cloning, qPCR, protein purification and GC/LCMS
• your primary role will be in generating reagents and growth media, in addition to maintaining and measuring bacterial cultures
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• you will be responsible for appropriately archiving storing lab microbes and environmental samples
• once experienced you will aid the Senior Research Associate in constructing plasmids and generating bacterial mutants
• this full-time post is available from 1 July 2024 on a fixed term basis for four years
• an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technician to join the School of Biological Sciences to assist in the research under the supervision of Prof Jonathan Todd and Associate Professor David Lea-Smith to study “DMSP synthesis in cyanobacteria and a range of heterotrophic bacteria via a novel biosynthetic process” which is funded through a NERC grant
• this full-time post is available from 1 July 2024 on a fixed term basis for 22 months
• an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technician to join the School of Biological Sciences as part of the £12 million BBSRC funded Environmental Biotechnology Innovation Centre, which brings together scientists and engineers from ten leading UK institutions, alongside industrial collaborators, in a mission to enhance and develop the natural abilities of micro-organisms to cleaning up our planet
• the aim of the project is to study the production of DMSP in diverse bacterial species, the level of global production of DMSP and its degradation products and how this affects the global climate
• the successful applicant will assist in quantification of DMSP and DMS stocks, and synthesis and catabolic rates from saltmarsh and marine samples
• as a Technician you will assist a Senior Research Associate in generating a wide range of bacterial strains for environmental applications including compound production and bioremediation

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Requirements

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification or relevant experience in a Higher Education context or similar is essential
• experience working with students or graduates in an advisory capacity and excellent communication skills is key
• you will have experience supporting students and graduates with employability issues, using empathy and listening skills and designing and delivering workshops
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• this part-time post is available from 20 May 2024 on a fixed term basis to 3 March 2025
• an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Careers Adviser to provide careers and employability support to students, recent graduates and staff in one-to-one guidance, group workshops and online settings
• you will provide one to one appointments for advice on CVs, applications and interview techniques as well as longer guidance appointments for UEA students, graduates and apprentices
• there will be opportunity to design and deliver career management workshops and skills training and attend and present at appropriate employer and sector-focused meetings as part of our centrally delivered programme
• details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview

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Requirements

• the University’s Information Technology and Computing Service is at the digital heart of UEA
• ITCS covers all aspects for IT provision for the University’s Faculties, Schools and Professional Services divisions
• services are provided to students and staff covering both academic and research activities
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• this role sits within the department’s Project Management Office which supports the delivery of IT projects across the University
• as an IT Project Manager you are expected to assist in our transformation journey away from traditional IT Services, towards UEA’s 2030 vision
• you will achieve this by playing an important role in the delivery of projects that will help to maintain and enhance the IT environment of the University, to help develop a university that is at the vanguard of student, staff, research and global success in this time of great change in Higher Education in the UK and internationally
• your scope will range from large and complex projects to smaller change initiatives

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