Student Placement - Technician (12 Month Fixed Term) (072019-286)

Category: Student Placements | Faculty/Division: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | School: Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Engineering and the Built Environment | Location: City Centre Campus (Millennium Point) | Post Type: Full Time | Closing Date: 25 Aug 2019 | Please note this position is only open to students studying at Birmingham City University within the School of Engineering and the Built Environment The School of Engineering and the Built Environment (EBE) is seeking to appoint four undergraduate students to undertake a 12 month work placement to support its activities in each of the following four subject areas: Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering and Civil Engineering. The successful candidate will have completed year two of a relevant degree with appropriate content to one of these four areas. This is a multi-faceted role where the candidate will be expected to be responsible for activities which will include developing and presenting high quality technical demonstrations of appropriate subject specific concepts, preparing resources for teaching, providing technical and classroom support as well as contributing to Open Days, Applicant Visit Days and other course related events. There may also be opportunity to contribute to research and / or external activities associated with the subject areas. The position will involve flexible working as required, occasionally including evenings and weekends. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be a student on a programme of study that is specific to one of the four subject areas. Strong technical, communication, problem solving and presentation skills will be advantageous for this role. This post is only open to candidates already resident and studying on an undergraduate course in EBE. If you have any questions about the position, please email james.pring@bcu.ac.uk It is expected that the placement for the successful candidate will run from Sept 2019 to August 2020.  To apply, please complete the short application form and upload a CV and cover letter detailing your reasons for the application and why you feel that you should be considered for the role.