Technician

at  University of Glasgow

JOB PURPOSE

To manage technical aspects of the research on behalf of the Principal Investigator Professor Will Fuller, including providing specialist technical expertise in the relevant discipline and being responsible for the creation/set up and/or operation of all technical resources to aid the delivery of research objectives. In addition, the post holder will undertake a range of technical support activities in line with the College/Institute/School Strategy.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Undertake specialist technical aspects of the specified research as a member of the research group.
2. Provide specialist technical advice to research team including research, teaching and technical staff and undergraduate and post-graduate/PhD students. Where required, support the supervision of students within the research group.
3. Progress technical aspects of research objectives in accordance with pre- determined timescales as set out by the PI.
4. Independently generate ideas and implement agreed proposals for experimental strategies.
5. Design and create experiments, systems, protocols, equipment, and/or other technical resources to support the delivery of research objectives.
6. Keep up to date with developments in relevant research/technical areas and within the broader discipline to ensure contribution to research goals is optimised.
7. Be responsible for the management of technical aspects of the research project, including where relevant, management of the laboratory, technical resources, and technical staff. Ensure operational delivery of technical resources is optimised and seek to continuously improve the technical service.
8. Be responsible for troubleshooting complex technical problems, including issues with the design and operation of technical resources and/or with the data which is generated.
9. Undertake complex data analysis, identifying trends, problems or anomalies, and present findings clearly to research group and/or to wider audiences via presentations or within appropriate research publications.
10. Where relevant, take day to day control of research budget, creating spending plans, monitoring outgoings and targets and providing summary reports to PIs as required.
11. Be responsible for the day to day management of and compliance with relevant Health and Safety and/or other specialist legal requirements. Maintain all necessary records in accordance with set requirements, keep up to date with developments or legal changes relevant to the work of the research group and advise and train group members as appropriate. Report any potential issues to the PI and/or relevant internal or external bodies timeously.
12. Work collaboratively with others, including within the wider College/Institute/School and where relevant with external contacts, to enhance the delivery of the research aims and support the broader strategic aims of the University.