Job Purpose
To provide senior technical leadership of a new Atom Probe Tomography (APT) service, supporting internal and external users including academics, post‑graduate and undergraduate students and industrial collaborators. Candidates should have specialist technical expertise in the operation of APT systems and/or the production of samples using focused ion beam techniques. The role includes responsibility for the planning and safe operation of the facility, in order to optimise the outputs and user experience, aligned with College research strategies.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Be responsible for all aspects of the new Space Nanomaterials Atom Probe (SNAP) facility, including contributing to the strategic direction of research, provision of specialist advice and training to service users, management of resources and responsibility for health and safety.
2. Undertake specialist technical aspects of the SNAP facility, including taking a leading role in the planning and implementation of objectives in accordance with the research strategy. Identify and develop new and bespoke methods to optimise research outputs. Have a working knowledge of the operation of Focused Ion Beam systems and their standard operating procedures and play an active part in the CoSE Instrumentation Service team.
3. Using detailed specialist knowledge, advise and train service users in all technical aspects of the research service. Where required, undertake supervision of undergraduate and/or post‑graduate students and other members of staff to ensure research outcomes are optimised.
4. Manage aspects of SNAP operations including financial management, resource allocation, grant monitoring, tendering, purchases, ordering and financial projections. Create, implement and regularly review Standard Operating Procedures for service users, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, University policy and best practice.
5. Develop and enhance the research profile and reputation of the University, College and Technical Services through contributing to and leading publications of international quality in high‑profile/high‑quality journals, contributing to and delivering the presentation of work at international and national conferences and maximising the research impact in terms of the economic and societal benefit.
6. Keep up to date with developments in both Atom Probe Tomography and Focused Ion Beam technical areas and within the broader discipline to ensure contribution to SNAP research goals is optimised. Utilise specialist knowledge to contribute to overall research strategy.
7. Document experimental outputs including analysis and interpretation of all data to publication standard. Maintain complex and/or high‑volume databases and records, creating technical/progress reports and papers in line with FAIR data principles.
8. Troubleshoot complex technical problems and undertake complex data analysis, identifying trends, problems or anomalies, and present findings clearly to the research/service group including proposals for action/mitigation and future action.
9. Be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of and compliance with relevant Health and Safety and/or other specialist legal requirements. Maintain all necessary records in accordance with set requirements, keep up to date with developments or legal changes relevant to the work of the research/teaching group/School and advise and train group members as appropriate. Report any potential issues to the PI and/or relevant internal or external bodies timeously.
10. Work collaboratively with others, including within the wider Service and where relevant with external contacts, to enhance the delivery of the research aims and support the broader strategic aims of the University, including the Technician Commitment key themes and undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Service/School.
11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together and contribute to outreach activities.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- A1. Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role. OR: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4) or equivalent, including professional accreditation with relevant formal training, and experience of personal development in a similar role.
- A2. Significant breadth or depth of specialist technical knowledge, ideally recognised as an expert in the APT discipline.
- A3. Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislative requirements applicable to the role, including but not limited to Health and Safety.
- A4. Knowledge of working practices and professional guidelines relevant to the delivery of technical service.
Skills
Essential
- C1. Significant analytical and problem‑solving capability, including high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when dealing with complex and/or high‑volume datasets.
- C2. Proven interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to understand, conceptualise and interpret complex technical requirements of the SNAP facility and adapt own style to meet the needs of others.
- C3. Excellent teamworking and people management skills, with an ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders for effective project management.
- C4. Ability to plan and prioritise a technical service to meet long‑term strategic objectives, whilst delivering a day‑to‑day service.
Experience
Essential
- E1. Significant relevant work experience within a similar research and teaching services environment, including evidence of supporting an Atom Probe Tomography service, user training, contributing to high quality research outputs and continued professional development.
- E2. Experience of contributing to the development of a research/teaching services strategy, planning resource allocation and achieving high‑quality research/teaching outputs.
- E3. Experience of managing high‑value budgets, including knowledge of procurement and tendering processes to inform decision making, approving spends and monitoring expenditure on behalf of others.
- E4. Experience of preparing analysis and presentation of data to publication standard.
- E5. Experience of operating independently in progressing and delivering research/teaching goals within set timescales.
Desirable
- F1 Experience in focused ion beam sample preparation techniques.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 – £46,049 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
Benefits
- A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
- An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full‑time staff, pension handbook, benefits and discount packages.
- A flexible approach to working.
- A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6‑month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.
Closing date: 5 July 2026
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