Position Overview & Specifications
The Department of Physics are recruiting two Research Laboratory apprentices to join their training scheme, commencing in September 2023. The successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme in becoming a research laboratory technician. The role is laboratory based and will include the use of and maintaining highly technical laboratory instruments. The course will also include the training and use of workshop machines in manufacturing techniques, electrical engineering and ACAD design, to support laboratory equipment development. Further skills and training will be offered in scientific techniques and data gathering.
The scheme offers:
- Full advanced apprenticeship NVQ Level 3 training in conjunction with CSR Scientific training Group, including vocational and technical certificate courses.
- A very broad range of experience in a variety of laboratories, workshops and research groups
- A supportive working environment and mentoring scheme
- Involvement with world-leading research activity.
Applicants should have five GCSEs or equivalent at grades 4 or C and above, including Mathematics, Science and English, or expect to gain this level of qualification this summer.
We are looking for an individual who has a real interest in science and technology and how things work and who is able to demonstrate an aptitude for practical problem solving. Good IT and communication skills would be an asset.
Fixed-term: 3 years.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Informal enquiries should be addressed to hr@phy.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference KA36840 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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