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Senior Technical agent (Computer Science - Robotics Research):Job description:Job location: Hatfield FTE: 1.0fte (working 37 hours per week) although job share and 0.8fte (29.6 hours per week) would be considered income: UH5 £27,181 - £27,979pa (or pro rata if applicable) dependent on expertise and practice with progression to £30,487. Annual Leave: 25 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year Job location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield The School ofPhysics, Engineering & Computer Science (SPECS) is seeking to appoint a Senior Technical agent into an exciting Technical function. SPECS is in a thrilling period of expansion with an imminent new £100M Building "SPECTRA" and a multimillion pound research grant. We offer a wide variety of degrees including Physics, Robotics & AI, Computer Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering and in terms of size for those disciplines, we are the Number 1 HEI in the UK. Whilst the function will primarily be supporting Energy and Sustainable Design research, you will also have the opportunity to support other areas of the School. This position will cover a multi discipline research laboratory with the potential to utilise your talent to make it your own. Main tasks and responsibilities this function entails the preparation of materials and equipment for practical, commercial and short course classes as required in one or more areas of the School. On a day to day basis you will be involved in ordering of materials for research purposes, assisting with general management and housekeeping of labs, demonstration of specialist expertise to students and academics and assisting, where possible, with consultancy work and research within the school. This position will deal heavily in robotics and computer science research. expertise and practice required You will need proven programming practice, ideally with in electronics platforms such as Arduino or FPGS's). We expect that that you will also have a keen interest in PC hardware and mechatronic systems as well as a good knowledge of analogue and digital electronics and practice of building and testing circuits down to component level. practice in 3D printing is a plus. As we work both independently and within a team, you'll be flexible in your approach and attitude, with a client-oriented approach and able to prioritise to meet deadlines. Good communication and interpersonal expertise are key. Qualifications required You will hold a minimum of A-levels or equivalent qualifications or have equivalent proven practice. A recognised qualification in an appropriate subject at degree or HNC/HND level or equivalent is desirable. We are a committed equal opportunities employer and we particularly encourage applications from candidates who may wish to job share or work part time, as well as from women candidates to reflect staff under-representation, where it exists, and our diverse student cohort. Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the tasks and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your expertise and practice match the Person Specification. An appointment to this function may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. Contact Details/Informal information: Alex Kingstrom, Technical Manager, a.kingstrom@herts.ac.uk Interview Date: To be Confirmed Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button above. Skills:
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