The School of Health and Society is looking for a technician to join the directorate of Psychology and Sport, to work as part of the psychology subject area.
The position is for an initial 8-month period.
The directorate of Psychology and Sport sits in the School of Health and Society, where we combine innovative teaching with hands-on skill development to equip students with the knowledge and experiences to advance their research or career.
The school has a multi-disciplinary team of technicians covering areas including Psychology, Sport, Podiatry, Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Radiography.
We are seeking to expand our team with a dedicated psychology technician who will have support the operations of the psychology subject area whilst having the opportunity to develop skills within the areas of human performance and behaviour measurement.
The University could not deliver this level of teaching and knowledge transfer without our skilled technical staff.
We aim to recognise technician's contribution through being a signatory of the national Technician Commitment, which aims to ensure the key themes of visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability are developed.
The individual will be required to: - To assist in the technical support, procurement of equipment and maintenance of psychology laboratories, equipment and stores adhering to all health & safety policies and procedures.
- To support development of teaching, research and enterprise activities including supporting the creation of subject-specific materials including updating digital platforms.
- As a student facing role the individual will be expected to have excellent customer service skills, provide effective support within a multi-skilled team environment and provide technical support, guidance and knowledge to all stakeholders when required.
Please note that we welcome applications from anyone who can meet the technical proficiency requirements, a background in psychology is not essential!
A bit about The School of Health and Society...
The School of Health & Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact, with our award-winning facilities give students real-world experience and we have plans to further develop our estate to build on this success.
We're keen to leave a productive legacy of helping people at all stages of their lives, improving their physical, psychological and social wellbeing.
We are passionate about research and problem solving on a large scale, but we also remain focused on the all-important smaller details, which directly affect people on a daily basis.
We are focused on developing our knowledge and understanding, so we can actively help people, our clients, to lead more productive, comfortable lives.
One of our key strategic goals is to advance equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across our workforce and create an inclusive work environment.
We aim to foster a collaborative, innovative culture that adapts to client needs, with EDI at its core.
In this role, you can expect to: contribute to our thinking and be challenging on how Salford can transform the way it addresses equity disparities, embraces diversity and becomes more inclusive.
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.
Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
Our community – there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford.
We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences.
Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives.
The perks!
MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority.
We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.
Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038.
Location and campuses - Our location sets us apart.
We are just 2km from Manchester city centre.
Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces.
Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs.
Team Salford - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support.
Become unstoppable – apply today!
Location: Salford - Frederick Road Campus