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OverviewThe Platform Manager position is for 36.5 hours per week. The University is creating a centralised nano/micro fabrication facility, the Nanofabrication Research Technology Platform (the Facility). We are seeking to appoint a Platform Manager to manage the facility. They will develop, implement and manage the staff, resources and facilities necessary to ensure the Platform becomes world leading and meets the appropriate legal requirements, standards of performance and welfare in all of the services it delivers, and so enable all nanofabrication research across the University. The Platform Manager will be responsible for the stewardship of bespoke technology platforms and associated equipment worth approximately

a35 million, ensuring that it delivers internationally competitive nano and micro fabrication resources for the university research community.

The role will require you to implement and advise on service delivery and experimental design to all current and prospective users of the facility, including university staff and academic collaborations. The successful candidate must have previous experience of specialist tool maintenance. Desirably, they will have experience in cleanroom operations and/or semiconductor device fabrication with an ability to work in a semiconductor laboratory environment for high purity semiconductor materials. This role will lead a technicians team within a busy department, and you will need to be flexible and organised to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

Manage the Nanofabrication Research Technology Platform, including staff, resources and facilities to deliver world-class services.

Steward bespoke technology platforms and equipment worth approximately35 million.

Implement and advise on service delivery and experimental design for current and prospective users.

Lead a technicians team and coordinate a varied workload in a busy department.

Ensure compliance with legal requirements, standards of performance and welfare in all services.

Provide financial oversight in collaboration with the Research Technology Platform Director, including budget preparation and procurement planning.

About YouWe are looking for someone with significant experience in working with specialist scientific facilities and tools related to physics, engineering, chemistry or materials science. This would desirably be by working in a semiconductor laboratory environment for high purity semiconductor materials. You should be comfortable with responsibility for the provision of financial estimates for experimental and research work with an annual turnover being reported. You should have strong technical expertise in nano/microfabrication processing, with experience in some of the following: lithography, metal deposition, oxide deposition, wet chemical processing or plasma etching. You will have a strong background in design and technical diagrams, as well as health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build effective relationships with users and customers internal and external to the organisation and demonstrate previous successes and skills transference to others. You will be able to interpret complex instructions, analyse and implement detailed specifications. You must have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and manage a small team/project or coordinate multiple projects. For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

About The DepartmentThe University of Warwicks Research Technology Platforms (RTPs) provide an integrated network of world-class facilities and expertise that enable researchers to perform outstanding science. We aim to enhance local, regional and international research outcomes by providing researchers with access to a network of cutting-edge technology platforms, operated with world-best expertise and leadership principles, to enable innovative research of the very highest quality.

About The UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. Were one of the worlds top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent. Youll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

QS World University Rankings 2024

Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Sunday 28th September 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30). You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience.

Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Job Description PDF document below. Please note that all essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

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using individual criteria as headers and explaining below, using examples, how you meet the criterion, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.

To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications submitted via our official careers webpage, warwick-careers.tal.net.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: As soon as possible

BenefitsWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, including an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer flexible working. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Inclusion and SafeguardingThe University is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. We welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. The University holds awards including the Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Silver Award and Disability Smart Bronze Award. The University is a founder institution of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance. The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with and DBS checks may be required for roles involving regulated activity. We expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share our commitment to safeguarding.

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Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment typeContract

Job functionEngineering and Information Technology

IndustriesHigher Education

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