Full time permanent contract
Closing date: 23:59 1st February 2026
Interview date: Week commencing16th February 2026. Candidates will be given a tour of the meteorological laboratory facilities on the day of interview.
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Technical Services is looking for a Senior Technician to join a dynamic, close-knit team of technical staff supporting teaching and research activities for the world-renowned Department of Meteorology at Reading University. This department is internationally recognized for excellence in atmospheric, oceanic, and climate science, forming part of the School of Mathematical, Physical & Computational Sciences (SMPCS).
Based at Earley Gate, your work will support cutting-edge facilities, including the Atmospheric Observatory (RUAO)a site that has delivered near-continuous meteorological measurements since 1901.
You will beresponsible for:
* Testing and deployment of meteorological instrumentation and data logging systems,including liaising withserviceengineers andexternal contactsfor servicing and repairs.
* Maintainingteaching laboratoriesandassociated equipment,consumables, housekeeping, waste management, stockkeepingand ordering.
* Providingtrainingand demonstrationof meteorologicalinstrumentation and data logging systems.
* Providing off campus technical supportforstudent residential field-classes, plusoutreach activities.
* General maintenanceshared amongst the team,of theRUAOgrounds.
* Providing daily meteorological observations, as part of a staff rota.
You will have:
* Equivalent to achievement of HNC, AS/A Level, NVQ3 or basic professional qualification ina mathematical, science or engineering subject,or adegree in a similar subject (e.g., Physical Geography) with practical experience.
* Practical knowledge ofautomated field sensors, remote monitoringand data logging systems.
* Electronics workshop experience for Arduino and Raspberry Pi applications.
* Experience of Python and VBA coding.
* Fieldwork experience.
Contact details for advert
Contact Name: Dr Karen Wicks
Contact Job TitleAssociate Director, Technical Services (Cluster 2),
Contact Email address k.wicks@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Andy Whittam
Contact Job TitleTechnical Manager (TS Infrastructure Division)
Alternative Contact Email addressa.w.whittam@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.