Job Description

Job description

The main focus of the Centre for Craniofacial and Regenerative Biology is to investigate the mechanisms that control head development and repair, underpinning a broader understanding of the genetic basis of craniofacial malformations and disease. Research is multidisciplinary using different experimental models and techniques to explore cell signalling, transcriptional networks and cell behaviour during development and disease. Another focus is studying the in vivo function and biology of stem cells in different craniofacial organs as well as their potential uses for clinical therapies involving the enhancement of natural repair processes and regenerative approaches.

The primary purpose of this role will be to provide imaging support to the Faculty, oversee training and appropriate use of equipment and to help maintain the research laboratories in a clean, safe and tidy manner.

The post holder is a member of the Faculty\'s professional services team, providing high quality technical support to the Faculty and specific support to its education and/or research activities.

Job Specifics

• To provide induction and training on faculty high-end imaging equipment and imaging software including microCT, multiphoton and confocal microscopes
• To maintain and calibrate imaging equipment, coordinate with commercial providers to troubleshoot problems and proactively support the needs of users

Job Competencies

• To provide in-depth knowledge of technical or scientific practices, methods and procedures gained through experience and/or formal qualification
• To support a range of technical activities, providing advice/ guidance and training to colleagues
• To be responsive to changing priorities and an evolving environment/context, maximising the efficiency of the technical support being provided and resolving problems as they arise
• To forge relationships with colleagues in the Centre, Faculty and university, as well as external providers and colleagues, in order to deliver the required support as well as to contribute to process development and the adoption of best practice
• To foster a stimulating, innovative and inclusive cultural environment across the Centre enabling students and staff to thrive and develop, ensuring that processes and policies are visible, accessible and transparent
• To provide advice and guidance and, where appropriate, training on university policies, processes and where required, source information and support for colleagues to facilitate their work
• To participate in cross-Centre/ Faculty/ university projects and initiatives for up to 10% FTE
• To actively engage in Continuing Professional Development and training initiatives, in line with the Technician Commitment

Job Profile

Work closely with the Faculty Technical Manager and the lead academic to ensure technical support for the Faculty is professional, well-executed and timely - complying with university policies, funders\' terms and conditions, and adopting best practice.

Service delivery

• Be responsible for providing a range of services, where there are established standards and requirements of the service
• Gather and assimilate information of varying complexity to deliver the required technical support
• Gain an understanding of users\'/ customers\' requirements in order for this to inform the service choices and solutions
• Apply knowledge in the context of new areas
• Engage in appropriate professional activities to keep knowledge-base and skills up-to-date and to develop them further
• Provide training and advice on techniques to staff and students as appropriate, ensuring the content is understandable to a non-expert audience

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract

This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent

\xc2\xa336,532 to \xc2\xa341,299 depends on experience, including London Weighting Allowance. Grade 5

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