Technician Demonstrator Biomechanics

As a Technical Demonstrator (Biomechanics), you will support the activities in the sport biomechanics labs. You will provide technical support for learning and teaching and research and innovation. You will ensure the labs are set up and the equipment is maintained and serviced. You will be responsible for health and safety, purchasing and other lab administration. 
 
We welcome applications from individuals interested in a job share arrangement. If you’re looking for flexibility and would like to share this role with another professional, we encourage you to apply. Please indicate your preference for job share in your application.

You’ll support by: 

• Advising and supporting academic and research staff and students on the use and application of techniques, equipment and processes.
• Supporting the delivery of practical and seminar sessions which have been planned by academic staff.
• Advising on the purchase of new equipment and required maintenance of existing equipment. 
• Ensuring health and safety is maintained across all teaching and research activities.  

What you’ll bring

With knowledge of sport and exercise sciences, and in particular sport biomechanics, you will bring your experience of using laboratory equipment to support lab activities. You will use your enthusiasm and professionalism to communicate effectively with technical and academic colleagues and students. 

Additionally you’ll: 

• hold a degree in sport and exercise science, biomechanics, engineering or another relevant discipline
• You will bring experience and expertise with scientific laboratory equipment including calibration procedures and minor maintenance
• use your experience of computer hardware and software for data collection (Vicon Nexus, CodaMotion, Qualysis, or similar) and data analysis (Visual 3D, Matlab) 

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 (pro rata if part time)
• 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 Jac Palmer on jpalmer@cardiffmet.ac.uk or feel free to contact Aleksandra Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

All applications must be submitted online.  

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

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.