About the role

Working to assist members of the technical team, Technical Assistant duties include supporting the set-up, turn-around and clear down of a wide range of undergraduate practical classes. With a focus on efficiency, the role includes organising glassware, basic chemical preparation, preparing biological media and materials, PAT -testing, preparing laboratory materials for washing and/or sterilisation, supplying laboratory materials and ensuring laboratory housekeeping is carried out to an impeccable standard. 

Lab Assistants also contribute to the smooth running of the departments’ communal research facilities including autoclaves, wash–up facilities, glasshouses, waste stores and organism facilities. 

About you

Candidates with technical or laboratory experience and a proven interest in Life Science or Chemistry subjects are encouraged to apply. People who enjoy engaging with others, are proficient in following clear instructions and who have good attention to detail would enjoy this hands-on, active post. 

Further information

This is a full time (36.5 hours per week) position. 

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Marianne Harkins at mh580@bath.ac.uk.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

 

Closing Date: 25 May 2026

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £25,912

The Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering require a Senior Electronics Technician to work as part of a team of multi skilled technical staff providing high quality support for the teaching and research programmes within the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Skills provided by the team include the use and configuration of electronic and electrical circuit design, testing and construction, electrical safety testing and inspection (PAT). The post holder will provide technical guidance and support in the design, development and realisation of experimental systems & prototypes relating to the student / teaching needs of our degree programmes. 

In particular, the post holder will provide technical skills in areas such as electronics, PCB design, embedded system programming, real-time controller development and sensor / actuator selection and integration. The post holder will be closely involved in both established and developing projects in areas including robotics, power systems, biomechanics and low carbon energy.

About you

Applicants should ideally have served a recognised electronics engineering / technical apprenticeship or graduate training programme and should be qualified to a minimum of A-level or equivalent (ideally to HND or Degree level) in electronics or a closely related subject and have experience of working within an electronics or electrical workshop, laboratory or research environment.

Further information

This full time post is offered on an open ended contract with a commencing salary of £ 31,236 rising to £ 37,694 per annum through annual increments.

For an informal discussion, please contact Mr Julian Sulley, Director of Technical Services  js806@bath.ac.uk 01225 385202 or  Mr Chris Carey, Technical Manager c.r.carey@bath.ac.uk 01225 383650) or Dr Judith Brown, Technical Supervisor jb2144@bath.ac.uk 01225 387765

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.

 

Closing Date: 17 May 2026

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694

We are seeking a highly skilled technical artist or 3D generalist to join our team of Studio Engineers at The Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications (CAMERA). The postholder will have a dual focus: 

(a) on technical problems solving in relation to performance capture provide technological expertise, scope and conduct new research/testing; lead the technical delivery of research and commercial projects; co-lead the maintenance and running of the motion capture and scanning facilities, and research and commercially based facial and body motion capture shoots; organise and oversee delivery of 3D data for businesses we support and new research projects; and assist with the organisation and setup required for delivery of motion capture workshops of various types to industry and 

(b) work at the intersection of 3D computer vision, graphics research, and visual communication, translating complex research findings into compelling, publication-ready figures, animations, and supplementary videos. 

CAMERA specialises in the research, capture and portrayal of motion, bringing together work that can be applied across disciplines. Using cutting edge technology, we explore and push the boundaries of what is known and what is possible for the benefit of the creative industries, health, rehabilitation, biomechanics, sports performance, psychology and much more. Our state-of-the-art studio includes a virtual production stage, a motion capture volume, photogrammetry body and face rig as well as virtual reality and 3D scanning equipment. CAMERA is a key partner of the £35m MyWorld programme, with teams working to create the next generation of content capture and creation tools for the creative industries across film, TV, games and immersive Virtual and Augmented/Mixed Reality. 

About you

We are seeking a highly skilled technical artist or 3D generalist to join our team of Studio Engineers at CAMERA. You should hold a post-graduate qualification in computer graphics, vision or animation - or extensive equivalent commercial/ Industrial experience in technical art (with an R&D focus). We are looking for a candidate with expert awareness of latest developments in the field of computer graphics; particularly in entertainment and motion capture technology and professional techniques.

Further information

This vacancy is offered on a part time (29 hours per week) which can be worked flexibly within normal working hours across the week to suit the post holder. 

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Rebekah Hole at rih23@bath.ac.uk.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.

 

Closing Date: 15 May 2026

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 Pro Rata Per Annum