Senior Technical Specialist - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Introduction

Overall Purpose of the Job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Technical Specialist to join our dynamic technical operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for FSE and the wider University.

The High Voltage (HV) and Electrical Systems Platform builds upon the innovative, creative, practical and research capabilities of our enterprising technical staff.

The platform aims to accelerate interdisciplinary research by recognising the intrinsic synergies in the experimental workflows of Natural Science and Engineering.

The Senior Technical Specialist will be primarily responsible for directing and leading the platform coorindating and interacting with research, teaching and industrial stakeholders throughout this process.

As the senior lead within the High Voltage and Electrical Systems Platform, the Senior Technical Specialist will

Be required to lead and support the work of the High Voltage (HV) and Electrical Systems Platform within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The primary focus of this role will be the provision of support of worldclass research and teaching along with work with industry.
Be expected to play a key role in ensuring our experimental facilities run efficiently and develop in response to the needs of the research. They will be expected to have a close and supportive working relationship with the academic staff and their researchers who are delivering research projects.
Direct and support facilities and themes including the Department of EEE's Power and Energy Division which includes themes such as Power Conversion, High Voltage and Power Systems.
Will need to collaborate, cooperate and work effectively with other platforms utilising facilities and Platforms such as Mechanical Testing, Optical and Electronic, Advanced Manufacturing, Workshops and Surface via the PPMS booking system.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
John Warren Technical Operations Manager - Research

General enquiries:

Technical support:

**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.