The primary objective of this role is to provide extensive management and advanced technical leadership to users of the SUERC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Laboratory. This entails overseeing professional maintenance and control of equipment to facilitate both routine and experimental direct measurements of long-lived radionuclides. Additionally, the role involves contributing to the enhancement of laboratory apparatus and processes and providing specialized technological skills and training to scientists and postgraduate students.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Instrument Maintenance Management:
- Supervise the maintenance of accelerator mass spectrometers, including diagnostics, routine maintenance and proactive measures to prevent failures.
- Implement timely solutions for repairs and ensure operational continuity of equipment.
- Specialized Technical Work:
- Conduct specialized technical tasks such as installation, diagnosis and repair of electronics and related spectrometer subsystems (e.g., power supply, control systems, nuclear data systems).
- Manage high voltage electronic systems including particle accelerators and ion sources.
- General Instrument Systems Maintenance:
- Oversee maintenance of general instrument systems like high vacuum systems, pressure vessels and pneumatic systems.
- Coordinate with external contractors for building plant systems maintenance.
- Preventative Maintenance and Development:
- Develop and execute periodic preventative maintenance schedules to ensure high standards and minimal downtime.
- Lead initiatives to enhance instrumentation, building plant and control systems.
- Operational Support and Training:
- Ensure operational readiness of spectrometer systems to support daily activities and data analysis.
- Liaise with technology providers, SUERC staff and collaborators.
- Provide training and guidance on AMS equipment procedures to SUERC personnel, students and external partners.
- Health, Safety and Compliance:
- Manage day-to-day operations in compliance with health, safety and legislative requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to laboratory operations and safety protocols.
- Staff Management:
- Supervise technical staff as required, ensuring work is completed to standards and performance goals are met.
- Take proactive measures to address any performance issues and ensure efficient team functioning.
- Additional Duties:
- Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.
Knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience
- Knowledge/Qualifications:
- Essential qualifications include relevant academic credentials or professional accreditation in a related field.
- In-depth technical understanding of high-voltage systems and electronics diagnostics.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety protocols.
- Skills:
- Specialized technical skills relevant to AMS laboratory operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to prioritize and plan technical services to meet strategic objectives.
- Experience:
- Extensive experience in complex instrumentation, including maintenance and diagnosis.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and achieve operational goals within specified timeframes.
- Supervisory and management experience, preferably in a laboratory setting.
- Experience collaborating with academic and industrial partners.
- Desirable:
- Experience with high-voltage ion beam systems.
- Involvement in major instrumentation development projects.
Terms & Conditions
- Salary: £39,347 – £44,263 per annum (Grade 7).
- Employment: Full-time, open-ended position.
- The University of Glasgow supports an inclusive community that values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
- Eligibility to work in the UK is required; applicants needing a Skilled Worker visa must meet eligibility conditions.