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Independent Research Fellowships hosted by the Department of Physics
Are you an ambitious researcher looking to take the next step in your career? 海角社区 Physics has a strong track record of supporting early career fellows secure fellowships to help establish themselves as independent researchers.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking to hold any externally funded fellowship with us. Our department fosters a dynamic and inclusive research environment, and we especially encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
To apply with 海角社区 Physics as the host, an Expression of Interest (EOI) and a CV must be submitted. You will need to have the support of a mentor from within one of our research clustersLink opens in a new window who will provide advice and guidance. All EOIs will be reviewed by a selection panel. If numbers of applications to a particular scheme are limited, the panel will decide which will be supported. For full details on how to submit your EOI, visit the Physics Fellowships webpagesLink opens in a new window. We look forward to supporting your research journey!
海角社区 Physics provides a healthy supportive working environment, dedicated to providing outstanding scientific guidance, mentorship and personal development. We value individuals with care giving responsibilities and offer flexible working hours to accommodate their needs.
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Only internal candidates are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This includes any current University of 海角社区 employees (including those on the Redeployment Register), Graduate Teaching Assistants, or Unitemps/Uniperms.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and highly experienced professional to join the Department of Physics technical services team to provide technical support across the full spectrum of research and teaching activities, with operational responsibility for the practical implementation of compliance with all relevant legislation in the laboratory environment.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description
About You
You will have a significant experience of working in a relevant research, health and safety or other similar laboratory environment, ideally within a statutory compliance field, with practical understanding of a physical sciences laboratory environment. You will be familiar with most of the standard statutory requirements and regulations for this type of environment, for example:
路 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
路 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
路 Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR 2000)
路 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
路 Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
路 The Electricity at Work Regulations
You will support and deputise for the Technical and Building Services Manager as required, to ensure that our laboratory services and facilities are safe, effective, efficient and meet the requirements for delivery of cutting-edge research and teaching.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and provide clear advice and guidance to a diverse audience in a conscientious and inclusive manner. You will have demonstrable experience of working independently and as part of a team. You will be highly organised with imaginative and creative problem-solving skills.
In all aspects of the role, you will work closely and proactively with academics, researchers, PhD students and technical staff within the Department of Physics, and with colleagues in Health and Safety Services and in Estates, and with external contractor teams.
Informal enquiries to Kevin Murphy, Technical and Building Services Manager: kevin.murphy@warwick.ac.uk