The opportunity
Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences seeks to appoint a Technician Demonstrator in Physiology. The post holder will be required to demonstrate a range of practical concepts as part of our undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, and provide technical assistance to research and innovation activity. An in-depth knowledge of exercise physiology and associated equipment is essential.
The post is part-time (0.6 FTE), and the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to undertake a part-time PhD in exercise and/or cardiovascular physiology, aligned to one of the current academic members of staff.
What we are looking for
The exercise physiology laboratories support the delivery of applied aspects of our Sport and Exercise science degree pathways, and high-quality research and innovation activity. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate practical techniques, processes and operation of equipment and software in laboratories to staff, students and visitors for timetabled taught practical sessions and for research activities. Our technicians are involved in the conception, planning and delivery of practical content and assessments for our taught programmes. They will be responsible for ensuring that equipment and materials are functioning effectively and safely, and prepare and implement maintenance schedules to meet statutory and university requirements. You will contribute to the health and safety practices of the laboratory, and assist the laboratory director with procurement and budgetary control.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
Our Sport and Exercise Science team has a strong reputation for delivering an excellent experience for both students and staff. Our academic staff are committed to delivering high quality research and innovation, with 88% of our research rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the last REF. Our research themes can be found here. We believe our employees are our biggest asset and we see investing in talent as vital to sustainable growth and success. We are therefore committed to improving and developing our colleagues and offer a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as postgraduate study.
In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Dr Mike Stembridge, Reader in Cardiovascular and Environmental Physiology at mstembridge@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Further information
Please read our Candidate Pack or visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.
