Senior Research Technician

The Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) wishes to recruit a Senior Research Technician to support the work of Professor Richard Brazier and the Upstream Thinking team. This post is available 1 October 2025 until 30 September 2029, with the possibility of extension subject to research funding. The successful applicant will work within the Upstream Thinking project, primary tasks will include responsibility for the laboratory analysis of the water samples collected from upland and lowland catchments in the South West of England. This role is also responsible for preparing and carrying out freshwater algae identification, taking the lead for laboratory method development, and other research activities in support of the project objectives. Please see the job description for more information.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to manage their own workload to successfully complete the practical tasks of the research project, communicate effectively with the team and external stakeholders, orally, in writing and electronically. Applicants will be educated to first degree level in Environmental science or related field of study (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Geography), or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will have experience working in laboratory and field environments, be confident using scientific equipment, and will also be enthusiastic to learn about the effects of catchment management and landscape restoration on water quality and microbiology.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

The University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. For further information please contact Professor Richard Brazier, e-mail R.E.Brazier@exeter.ac.uk or Dr Jaeyoung Lee (j.lee6@exeter.ac.uk).