We’re excited to share a new part-time opportunity (2 days per week) to join our Centre of Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net²Zero CDT) as a Laboratory Technician, based at the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI).

This flexible role is perfect for people who enjoy working with advanced analytical equipment, are passionate for training researchers, and want to contribute to sustainability initiatives across multiple labs. It’s a great chance to:

• Develop technical skills
• Support and train postgraduate researchers in lab techniques
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners across the Net²Zero consortium

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise – to support your professional development or to explore a new direction, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills while staying in your current post (please discuss with your line manager if your current working hours would need to be reduced).

This is a part-time position (0.4 FTE, equivalent to 2 days per week). We welcome discussions around flexible working arrangements and will work with the successful candidate to agree a suitable working pattern.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.

See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 21 Aug 2026

Unit: Technical

Salary: £31,236 per annum (pro-rata)