Assistant Forensic technician

  • University of Surrey
  • United Kingdom, SRY
  • Jul 8, 2026
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    Job Description:

    The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

    We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

    Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

    The role

    This is an exciting part-time (0.5FTE) opportunity for an Assistant Forensic Technician to join the University in an role which supports students and staff in Forensic Investigation teaching and research.

    Sociology within the School of Social Sciences delivers a range of Crime Scene, forensic investigation and policing related modules which include a practicals in our crime scene flat and associated lab space. The role will primarily be to assist in the operation of the spaces:

    • assisting in the design and delivery of practical scenarios for teaching,
    • maintenance of equipment,
    • training users on specialist equipment,
    • assisting with research requests and outreach activities,

    Due to scheduled teaching commitments, the hours of working will be a half-day Wednesday, and full days on Thursday and Friday.

    About you

    This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to support our Forensic Investigation provision within the department. We would particularly welcome candidates who have knowledge of forensic investigation or experience in a related professional setting, who understand the importance of providing students with an excellent learning experience.

    How to apply

    Please apply on the University website with your CV and cover letter.

    Please note, deadline for applications is Sunday 26th July 2026. We aim to interview candidates on Tuesday 4th August 2026. For informal inquiries please contact either Forensic Technician Sarah Walsh [email protected] or Associate Professor Claire Rhodes [email protected]

    The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Caliber of applications.

    Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026

    Area: Technical & Experimental

    Salary: £14,016 to £16,040 per annum pro rata (0.5 FTE)



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