Atom Probe Tomography Technician

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a new Atom Probe Tomography Technician to join the University’s School of Geographical & Earth Sciences.

In this role you will provide senior technical leadership of a new Atom Probe Tomography (APT) service, supporting internal and external users including academics, post-graduate and undergraduate students and industrial collaborators.

You should have specialist technical expertise in the operation of APT systems and/or the production of samples using focused ion beam techniques.

You will have responsibility for the planning and safe operation of the facility, in order to optimise the outputs and user experience, aligned with College research strategies.

Apply online at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/199053/

Closing date: 5 July 2026

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University.