Applications are invited for an appointment as Senior Technical Officer in the workshop of the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences in the University of Galway. The successful candidate will establish, operate and manage the electronic and mechanical workshop to support research and teaching activities of the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences (SBCS) by providing electronic/mechanical technical support across the School.

The Senior Technical Officer will play a key role in the provision of expertise in instrumentation maintenance for the School, including the inspection, maintenance and repair of research and teaching lab instrumentation, and fabrication of bespoke equipment (e.g. rigs for research/projects/Fieldwork) as required. He/she will contribute to the smooth operation of the School, thereby facilitating the educational and research objectives of the SBCS.

For informal discussion, contact Dr Roisin Doohan by e-mail at roisin.doohan@universityofgalway.ie

Additional information on the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences is available at:
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/schoolofbiologicalandchemicalsciences/

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy | Straitéis 2020-2025 - University of Galway

Salary:
€54,693 - €65,762 (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)
(This appointment will be made on the Senior Technical Officer scale in line with current Government pay policy)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 15th December 2022. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.