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uCreate Student Technician – 3D Digitisation

Details


1100592


University of Edinburgh


20/10/2025


12 Months


6 hours per week


Not Applicable

Pay


£16.21


£2.93

Description

Role
The University of Edinburgh is currently offering a part-time opportunity for a student to join the uCreate team as a Student Technician, specialising in 3D digitisation. Based in the Main Library, uCreate provides equipment, advice, training, and support to help students and staff make (almost) anything! See the Makerspace Instagram page at the following link for more information: uCreate Makerspace Instagram. Within this role, you will deliver training and support specifically in areas including structured light scanning, photogrammetry, LIDAR scanning, and 3D scanning post-processing. You will help to maintain kit and components, all while providing an approachable, knowledgeable staff presence for Makerspace users interested in using 3D digitisation equipment within their projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to gain experience in presenting to a range of audiences, and managing the safe use and maintenance of complex equipment while developing your skills in 3D digitisation.

You can expect to start work on the 20th October 2025 and work until 20th October 2026, working 6 hours per week based in the uCreate Makerspace in the Main Library. The general working hours are 2:00pm – 8:00pm on one day per week, and 10:00am – 4:00pm during the induction period. During this position you will be paid £16.21 per hour, plus £2.93 per hour holiday pay. Payment is one month in arrears, meaning your first payment date (should this position start when expected) will be 28th November 2025. We are also currently hiring for 2 other positions in uCreate: Electronics Advert, and Multimedia Advert.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Delivering support for Makerspace 3D digitisation activites, including 1:1 and group training sessions outlining safe and appropriate use of 3D digitisation equipment offered;
  • Providing general support for the wider Makerspace equipment provision, including general IT support (training will be provided as required);
  • Maintaining a friendly staff presence, facilitating the safe use of equipment, and supervising where necessary;
  • Assisting with the upkeep and organisation of 3D digitisation equipment, reporting any safety or maintenance issues, whilst proactively solving problems within the scope of your experience.

Skills and experience
Essential criteria:

  • A current University of Edinburgh student (this post is designated for UoE student employment; therefore, you must be a matriculated student for the duration of your employment). You also must not hold the position of ‘Resident Assistant’;
  • Based in the UK for the duration of the work, able to work on campus when required (we cannot accommodate individuals working overseas due to tax and legal implications), and able to attend a Right to Work Check in person if needed;
  • Demonstrable specialism with 3D digitisation, for example during university projects or societies, or in your free time;
  • Proven ability to communicate complex information clearly to a non-technical audience, while showcasing excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Evidence of experience with 3D scanning, post processing and meshing considerations.
Desirable Criteria:
  • Proven experience in additive, subtractive and formative manufacture & semi;
  • Demonstrable experience of calibration and lighting considerations of both photography and video capture & semi;
  • Evidence of experience using LIDAR technology.

Location
uCreate Studio, Main Library, Edinburgh EH8 9LJ

Benefits

  • Being part of a welcoming community of over 150 ISG Student Workers with opportunities to network, whilst working in a supportive and nurturing environment with a strong emphasis on work/life balance;
  • Pay rate and holiday entitlement equivalent to that of UE05 permanent staff, access to NEST pension scheme if applicable;
  • As a staff member, you can join the University's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion groups (Staff Networks). For more information, please click the following link: University of Edinburgh's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Groups;
  • Access to a range of excellent staff training content and resources from the Digital Skills Team.

Additional information
To apply for this role, please upload a CV and covering letter, clearly stating how you meet the criteria for the role. Please ensure you've read the top bullet points in the criteria: you must be a University of Edinburgh Student, and you must not hold the position of 'Resident Assistant' (Res Life) during your employment. If you encounter any issues when applying, please e-mail unitemps@ed.ac.uk well in advance of the deadline, as we will only respond within office hours (9-5, Monday to Friday). Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

We recommend reading our short Application Tips Document for guidance on creating a strong ver letter and CV.

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 29th September 2025.

The University of Edinburgh is committed to providing a positive employment experience for all students. To support students in combining work with studies, we strongly advise you do not exceed the University’s recommended number of working hours per week:

  • 15 hours for undergraduate students (up to 35 hours during vacation).
  • 15 hours for postgraduate taught students (all year round).
  • 9 hours for postgraduate research students (all year round).
Please note, these recommendations apply to the total number of hours you are employed across all posts.

PLEASE NOTE: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received prior to the closing date which is 23:59pm on the 16th September 2025.

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