Archaeology Technical Officer

6 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**UE05 £27,979- £32,332**

**College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences/School of History, Classics and Archaeology/Archaeology**

**Full Time hours
- 35 hours per week**

**Fixed Term: 6 months
**The Opportunity**:
Support the operational activities of a suite of Archaeology research and teaching laboratories to provide a full service for staff and external research activities and the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate practical taught courses and student research projects. As part of a two-person team, the post-holder will contribute to the day-to-day safe, effective operation and usage of the Archaeology laboratories, providing technical guidance, supervision and training to laboratory users. The post-holder ensures compliant and effective health and safety practices, supporting lab activities, maintenance of equipment and order of supplies.

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- Good knowledge of one or more relevant lab techniques and methods
- A clear understanding of procedures relating to Health and Safety legislation and practice in laboratory conditions.
- A good understanding of COSHH regulations and risk assessment (lab and fieldwork).
- Good planning, prioritisation skills and time-management skills. A flexible, proactive approach to work with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

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**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary of **£27,979- £32,332**
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page **(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages **(opens new browser tab )

O n this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

**Key dates to note**

Interviews dates TBC.



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