We are looking for a Research Technician to join the ERC project NatClim (Predicting the Natural Future of Earth’s Climate) within the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Cardiff University. In this role, you will: • Follow established guidelines to prepare marine sediments for various analyses • Train other staff and students in technical procedures and in the use of equipment • Undertake reviews of technical processes and procedures, in collaboration with line management, and advise on options for improvement. We’d like to hear from you if you: • Have substantial experience of working as a technician within a paleoclimate laboratory or equivalent • Have the ability to set up and review standard technical processes and procedures and recommend improvements as appropriate • Have experience of maintaining, servicing and using appropriate equipment and apparatus, including for example optical microscopes and water purification systems We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter. Please contact Prof Steve Barker (barkers3@cardiff.ac.uk) for an informal, confidential discussion about the role. This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed-term for a period of 36 months. Salary: £28,031 to £31,236 per annum (Grade 4) For further details about working in School of Earth - Cardiff University please contact Claudia Pena Becerra, email: Earthhr@cardiff.ac.uk More information on the School can be found at School of Earth and Environmental Sciences - Cardiff University Date advert posted: Thursday, 30 April 2026 Closing date: Thursday, 21 May 2026 Interview date is provisionally arranged for the 12 June 2026. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.