Soft Matter Group Research Technician

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Research Field Mathematics Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 1 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

You will provide essential technical support for both research and teaching in the School of Mathematics and Physics. You’ll play a key role in the operation, maintenance and development of facilities in the Soft Matter Physics laboratories, collaborating closely with academic and technical colleagues to deliver an exceptional experience for our students.

The group’s experimental research spans research at the interface with biology - biological-physics, bio nanotechnology and synthetic biology - experimental soft matter physics with a sustainability focus.

About you

• Experience of working in a physics laboratory or relevant similar experience.
• A good communicator, working well as part of a team but also able to work independently, managing their own time and priorities
• An understanding of relevant Health & Safety matters and requirements
• Good organisational skills, particularly when working in a laboratory
• Some experience of handling chemical and biological agents
• Some experience of handling cryogens and gases
• Willingness and aptitude to broaden skills to cover for technical colleagues in their specialist areas during periods of absence.
• Manual handling is an essential part of the role, and candidates should be able to participate in manual handling activities and for access to the laboratories

How to apply

To apply please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.

If you’d like to learn more about the role, please contact:
Sarah Heisig (Technical Manager)  .

Interviews will be held during February.