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Job Offer: Technical Specialist (Electronics) - TG1257SB:Job description:Job location: St Andrews Applications are sought to join the vibrant team of technicians supporting research and teaching activities all over the School of Biology (SoB) at locations within St Andrews. The School's three research centres comprise the Biomedical Sciences building at the North Haugh (BMS), the Centre for Biological Diversity in the centre of the town (CBD), and the Scottish Oceans Institute at the East Sands (SOI). The School is committed to delivering globally connected research and teaching at the highest international level. The School's over-arching mission statement is to discover, develop and disseminate the expertise to allow us to live long healthy lives in a sustainable natural environment. Key tasks include: » Assisting researchers to: evaluate requirements; assess designs; estimate costs and timelines; integrate manufactured electronic systems; test their performance; understand their correct operation. » Contributing to the design, manufacture and test of prototype printed circuit boards. » Programming specialist electronic systems for control and data acquisition. » Collaborating with the School Technical Specialist (Mechanical) and with other Schools who may not have the same electronic service. » Diagnosing and repairing faults in both manufactured and bespoke electronic and electrical equipment. Where this is not possible, assisting in communications with external specialists. » Conducting non-routine portable appliance testing for the SoB. » When designs are developed for fieldwork applications some exposure to the fieldwork environment through trips away from site may be required. Key expertise and attributes required include: » HND or equivalent in electronic engineering, computer science or similar related subject. » significant practice in electronics / embedded software development and testing. » Good hands-on practice of fault finding and repairing electronic circuit boards and equipment. » Use of embedded microcontrollers and of different operating systems. » High level of personal motivation and a desire to want to lgain and develop new expertise. » Good verbal, written and interpersonal expertise. » Motivated, independent problem-solver. more information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Martin Cockcroft, email: mgc22@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 463 396. Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews practice. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/. this function is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk. Closing Date: 13 May 2024 Interview Date: Week commencing 3 June 2024 Start: As soon as possible Please quote ref: TG1257SB Further Particulars:TG1257SB FPs.doc Skills:
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