Technician Demonstrator Applied Psychology

To support the delivery of high-quality, practice-based learning, research and innovation within Applied Psychology, we’re looking for a Technician Demonstrator to provide specialist technical expertise and hands-on support across our teaching and research facilities. You’ll play a lead role in enabling students and staff to carry out safe, effective, and innovative practical work using specialist equipment and software.

You’ll lead the way by: 

• Supporting the delivery of practical teaching and providing demonstrations for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Managing specialist psychology facilities, maintaining equipment such as EEG, BIOPAC and eye-tracking systems, ensuring safe and effective operation.
• Providing training and guidance to students and staff in the safe and appropriate use of equipment and software.
• Collaborating with academic and technical teams to design and deliver practical sessions aligned with module learning outcomes.
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge and contributing to research and innovation activities within the School.
• Promoting and monitoring health and safety compliance, contributing to the wellbeing of students and staff.

What you’ll bring

With strong technical expertise and a collaborative approach, you’ll play a lead role. You’ll combine hands-on practical knowledge with a clear understanding of how to support students and staff in a dynamic academic environment. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly will help students and colleagues develop confidence and competence in using specialist equipment and software safely and effectively.

Additionally, you’ll bring:

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• Recognised and relevant practical experience in psychology or a related field.
• Excellent IT skills, with experience using specialist and statistical software such as SPSS and OpenSesame.
• A proven ability to manage health and safety within an educational or psychology setting.
• A flexible approach to teamwork, ensuring that all activities are supported.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development. 

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days 
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Laura Watkeys on lwatkeys@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to contact Aleksandra Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on email address AJanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk.  

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

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.