Experimental Officer - Southampton, United Kingdom - University of Southampton

University of Southampton
University of Southampton
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The University of Southampton hosts the National Infrastructure Laboratory - N|I|L, which is part of the UKCRIC* Network of facilities focussed on research and development for infrastructure and cities.

The N|I|L is a new facility encompassing four major individual laboratories that support education, enterprise and research across the School of Engineering.

These laboratories facilitate mechanical and materials testing across all materials and disciplines (civil, mechanical, ship science and aerospace engineering).


The Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility (GCF) is located within the N|I|L and enables accelerated scale modelling of geosystems, such as earthworks, foundations and other civil engineering systems that interact with the ground.

The centrifuge spins the scale models to accelerations of up to 130 times Earth's gravity.

Experiments use state-of-the-art data acquisition, robotic manipulation and image analysis to address engineering challenges on land, by the coast or at the seafloor.

The GCF supports a well-established Geomechanics laboratory and successful research group, and consists of a 6m diameter beam centrifuge, a dedicated control room and an experiment preparation area.


You will join our team to lead and develop this exciting facility which includes the day to day management of the GCF ensuring that the facility is efficient and effective.

You will provide specialist technical support to students, researchers and staff within the School of Engineering on the use of equipment and instrumentation within the GCF.

This will include equipment training and the provision of expert advice on designing and conducting experiments.

You will also manage the health and safety aspects of the laboratory as well as the usage and maintenance of equipment within the GCF.


This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a new facility in one of the largest and most successful engineering schools in the UK.

You will be involved in projects tackling the major challenges across infrastructure, cities, energy and transport.

You will work with a diverse community of students, colleagues and industrial partners, and you will be involved in developing and executing advanced experiments in a brand new facility.

More information about the N|I|L can be found here:

There are a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme and a range of discounts.


The University of Southampton is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre.

We offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development.


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We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation.

Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society.

We welcome applicants that value the diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

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