Zoology / Ecology Technician

The Department of Life Sciences is seeking to recruit a full-time zoology/ecology technician. The person appointed will provide technical support to staff and undergraduate/postgraduate students for teaching, research and enterprise. S/he will join a team of technical staff which includes specialist bioscience technicians.

To apply for the position you should have a good working knowledge of laboratories and fieldwork, qualifications and experience in a relevant science subject area and awareness of health and safety issues and practices in the laboratory and field. You will also have excellent organisational skills and an ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues and students.

This post will require flexible working between 08.00 and 18.00hrs on occasions and attendance on residential fieldwork.

The University of Roehampton is set on a beautiful, traditional campus in south-west London. The University provides its students with exceptional facilities, high quality teaching and a close-knit, collegiate experience.

Roehampton has a diverse student body and a cosmopolitan outlook, with students from over 130 countries. The University is committed to a strong research culture, with two of its departments ranked the best in the country. Roehampton is on an ambitious trajectory and seeks to build on its increasing popularity by developing an innovative and distinctive portfolio.

Please quote HR Ref No: HR 45/14

Please note that CVs alone will not be considered.

Closing date no later than 5.00pm, Tuesday 22 April 2014

Salary includes London Weighting Allowance

Application forms and links to the Post Information Pack can be found on our website: http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Human-Resources/Job-Opportunities/

Only applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK without restrictions may apply for this role