Bournemouth University is in an exciting period in its development as an innovative institution committed to academic excellence. We have set in motion an ambitious plan that will support the development of high-quality academic programmes and build on areas of academic strength and potential. As part of this process Psychology has expanded rapidly both in terms of research activity and number of students studying undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
We are currently seeking a technician to join our dynamic team. The primary function of this role is to provide technical services within the Psychology Department to support learning & teaching, research and income generating activities. This includes providing practical and technical support to undergraduate, postgraduate and research student projects, manage the booking system for the experimental facilities, equipment and staff and student time, ensure a safe working environment within all the specialist laboratories and facilities, and perform administrative duties as appropriate for the position.
You will hold a first degree in Psychology or a related discipline and demonstrate basic knowledge of the types of psychology and neuroscientific instruments typically adopted in empirical research. You should have a practical working knowledge and understanding of software programs used in Psychology to analyse data, set up (online) experiments and manage participation databases.
This position is campus based and full-time.
For an informal discussion and further information please contact Prof Jan Wiener, Interim Head of Department in Psychology ([email protected])
This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’sPoints Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position