Technical Specialist (SS13547) – Bath, BA2 7AY
About the role
This role is a 1 year fixed term position supporting fabrication in the Core Research Facility of fibre fabrication as well as the microfabrication work associated with the Department of Physics. It will involve supporting students and researchers with both fabrication techniques through training and to ensure the smooth running of equipment. It will also involve engaging with external companies and other higher education institutes to enhance our research portfolio.
Fabrication is central to the research in the Department of Physics and microfabrication forms a core part of the Condensed Matter and Quantum Materials research group as well as the Nanobioelectronics research group. Fibre fabrication is part of the Core Research Facilities at the University of Bath and has a state-of-the-art optical fibre pulling tower which is central to the work of the Fibre Fabrication group in the Department of Physics. This role will both enhance and support the work of these research groups, and the post holder will have an opportunity to expand their expertise and skills.
About you
We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic about fabrication, with practical experience in microfabrication clean room work as well as experimental optical physics. Experience in training others would be an advantage as well as working as part of an experimental team. The applicant should also have an awareness of the Health and Safety considerations of working in both fabrication environments. Strong communication skills are essential as is an aptitude for problem solving.
Further information
This role is a full time position on a fixed 1 year contract working 36.5 hours per week.
If you have further questions about the role, please contact the Deputy Head of Department for Physics, Dr Sara Dale (sd312@bath.ac.uk).
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
What we can offer you
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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Closing Date: 20 Apr 2026
Department: Technical & Experimental
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049
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