What are the responsibilities and job description for the Level 2 Specialist Technician (Remote System Installation) position at University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience?
The role
The TORUS research programme (https://torus.ac.uk/) is an EPSRC-funded project which aims to improve the way in which the symptoms of Parkinson’s are measured, enabling better assessment of the efficacy of treatments provided for patients. The programme has created a platform of sensor technology, which is currently installed at the SPHERE house (a living lab), and will later be deployed in the homes of people with Parkinson’s
To support this project, we are looking for an IT installation technician to undertake the installation of sensors and networking equipment in the homes of patient. When not undertaking remote installations, you will help the research team in the lab - troubleshooting technical issues, getting equipment ready for deployment, and undertaking routine lab housekeeping activities.
What will you be doing?
About
To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:
https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/
Contract type: Open-ended with fixed funding until 31/05/2028
Work pattern: Part time/17.5 hours per week
Grade: H
Salary: £35,608 – £39,906 per annum pro rata
School/Unit: Engineering Technicians
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 07/05/2026
For informal queries please contact: Lee Silver-Quinn, Technical Manager, lee.silver-quinn@bristol.ac.uk
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
Available documents
The TORUS research programme (https://torus.ac.uk/) is an EPSRC-funded project which aims to improve the way in which the symptoms of Parkinson’s are measured, enabling better assessment of the efficacy of treatments provided for patients. The programme has created a platform of sensor technology, which is currently installed at the SPHERE house (a living lab), and will later be deployed in the homes of people with Parkinson’s
To support this project, we are looking for an IT installation technician to undertake the installation of sensors and networking equipment in the homes of patient. When not undertaking remote installations, you will help the research team in the lab - troubleshooting technical issues, getting equipment ready for deployment, and undertaking routine lab housekeeping activities.
What will you be doing?
- Working with the research team and patients to plan and undertake the installation of sensors in the homes across Bristol.
- Providing technical support / trouble-shooting to ensure installed systems remain operational.
- Supporting the research team in identifying potential improvements in the collection of relevant data.
- Supporting lab activities through procurement of equipment, management of technical resources, and monitoring of health and safety.
- Writing technical documentation regarding the operation and maintenance of technical systems.
- You have experience in the installation of IT equipment and customer service
- You have an understanding of programming languages, e.g. Java, JavaScript, JSON, Python, HTML/CSS, XML, Bash, C/C , Node.js.
- You have experience in network administration, e.g. setting up access points, configuring wireless access for PCs and other devices.
- You can undertake structured cable installations and troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
About
To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:
https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/
Contract type: Open-ended with fixed funding until 31/05/2028
Work pattern: Part time/17.5 hours per week
Grade: H
Salary: £35,608 – £39,906 per annum pro rata
School/Unit: Engineering Technicians
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 07/05/2026
For informal queries please contact: Lee Silver-Quinn, Technical Manager, lee.silver-quinn@bristol.ac.uk
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
Available documents
- SUPP113287 - Level 2 Specialist Technician (Remote System Installations) - JD.pdf
- Faculty of Science & Engineering Further Particulars 2024-25.pdf
Salary : $35,608 - $39,906