Technical and Research Resources Manager (A2076)

The Department of Psychology at Lancaster University is on a path of substantial research development and is seeking to appoint a full-time Technical and Research Resources Manager.  This is a new role, to lead and develop a team of three Technicians and a Lab Manager, supporting research and teaching activities across the Department.  

We seek an individual who can demonstrate experience of leading and developing a team of staff to provide a high level of service to a wide range of users, and taking responsibility for developing a broad area of service provision (including: space, research technology, data management and Health and Safety).  You should also have a track record of providing technical support for technical electronic equipment within a research intensive environment, and a good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety and data management legislation.

Our research is housed on-site in one two-storey building (Whewell) with a range of labs dedicated to behavioural testing across the lifespan, and specialised laboratories devoted to neuroscience methodologies (such as EEG, NIRS, TMS, and tDCS), eye tracking, psychopharmacological testing, motion capture and virtual reality testing, and interviewing and observation. Additional labs are housed in our main building (Fylde) and include facilities for EEG and auditory testing. In addition to this, we are establishing research labs for infancy work in Preston and Blackpool, supported by local NHS Trusts. We also have our own dedicated teaching research methods and computing labs, equipped with interactive AV presentation facilities.

There are currently four research groups within the Department: Infancy and Early Development; Language and Literacy; Perception and Action; and Social Processes. To find out more about each of these groups please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/psychology/research

Lancaster University is a top 10 UK University. The quality of the Department’s international research is mirrored by the quality of its teaching (e.g., The Daily Telegraph currently features Lancaster as a top-10 UK undergraduate psychology course). 

The Department of Psychology at Lancaster has a core complement of over 40 members of academic staff, a thriving community of post-doctoral researchers and PhD students, and over 450 undergraduate students.  All supported by a team of 16 support staff, including 3 technician roles.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Prof. Kate Cain (email: k.cain@lancaster.ac.uk Tel: 01524 593990).

Further information about the Department is also available at: www.lancaster.ac.uk/psychology

The Department of Psychology provides a work environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. We hold the Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our commitment to the representation of and support for women in the academic workplace. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. 

We particularly welcome applications from people in all diversity groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2017
Category: Professional/Management