Research Technician -Electrochemcial Gas Sensor Diagnostics (1274020EB)

This is an exciting opportunity to work on an industrially funded research project based in the University of Southampton Electrochemistry Research Group to work with Professor Andrea Russell and Dr Guy Denault. The project sponsor, City Technology, is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of electrochemical gas sensors. Electrochemical sensors for gases such as carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphide are widely used commercially in many life-safety critical situations. Together, City Technology and the University of Southampton are engaged in programmes to develop novel diagnostic techniques to enhance the performance of electrochemical gas sensors with the aim to deliver revolutionary features for City Technology’s customers in safety critical applications. 

To be successful you will have an NVQ2, GCSE or City and Guilds ideally in Chemistry (or a closely related discipline such as electrochemistry).  You will work alongside research staff assigned to the project to conduct experiments and analyse the results from electrochemical studies of porous gas diffusion electrodes used in electrochemical gas sensors. You will be based predominantly in Southampton in the School of Chemistry, working alongside other technical staff, PhD students, and Research staff in Prof. Russell and Dr. Denuault’s groups. You will also spend time at City Technology’s laboratories in Portsmouth and Poole. 

Experience in practical electrochemistry including cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , are highly desirable. Excellent written and spoken communication skills and organisational skills are essential. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Andrea Russell (a.e.russell@soton.ac.uk).

The position is available for 12 months from 1st August 2020, or as soon as possible thereafter. This position may suit candidates expected to graduate in Summer 2020 considering an industrial placement.

Your application must be submitted online via the University of Southampton portal and should include (i) the completed application form, (ii) your Curriculum Vitae, (iii) a concise summary of your research to date and (iv) the names and contact details of three referees. (Our online application process will prompt you to include all of the above). The closing date is asap – date TBC - 4 weeks from initial posting.

Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in Chemistry. We particularly encourage women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME), LGBT and disabled applicants to apply for this position.  In recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science we were awarded an Athena SWAN Silver award in 2014 a and a second Silver award in 2017.  Chemistry gives full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy*, onsite childcare facilities For further information please visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/Equality/index.page

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.  Our vision is to embed the principles of sustainability into all aspects of our individual and collective work, integrating sustainable development into our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities.  This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities.

*subject to qualifying criteria

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1274020EB on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 16 Jul 2020
Post Type: Technical & Experimental