Salary: £28,130 to £33,901 per annum Release Date: Monday 30 January 2023 Closing Date: Sunday 26 February 2023 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: COMP0047
The University of West London (UWL) has climbed an impressive 12 places to become one of the top 25 universities in the UK according to the influential Guardian University Guide 2023.
UWL is now ranked 23rd in the UK – our highest position of any league table ever! We were also the top university in England for teaching satisfaction and the ranking reaffirms our position as the top modern university in London.
In addition, UWL has been named University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. The editor of the Guide has described UWL as “regularly among the top-performing universities' and that we have ‘proved it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.
The School
The School of Computing and Engineering at the University of West London is a dynamic and forward looking School with high quality teaching, student experience and research informed teaching at the top of its priority list. The School has strong links with local, national and international partners making graduate employability key to the success of courses that we offer. The School enjoys state-of-the-art equipment and offer a number of courses fully accredited by relevant professional bodies across the board.
The Role
We are currently looking to recruit a Laboratories Technician in our Civil Engineering sector of the School. This role will be responsible for the everyday running of the School's undergraduate teaching laboratories, providing technical support for the practical laboratory and practical sessions as well as supporting academic and research activities.
The Person
Successful candidates should have experience in civil engineering and material testing as well as having excellent practical skills in carrying out laboratory tests and experiments.
We are looking for individuals who are strong communicators, are highly organised and are able to work independently as well as working in a team.
Candidates should have a minimum of an engineering HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject and have a track record of working in an engineering or research environment.
How to Apply
To apply click on ‘Apply Online' and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https: // jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253 &pid=0
Please email [email protected] if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 27th March.
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Professor Joe Rizzuto , Head of Engineering Subject, by writing to [email protected] or call on 020 8231 2638.
Additional Information
Our school is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship
We will intermittently review the applications, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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