Location: Highlands and Islands Campus (Blairs Farm Steading, Altyre Estate, Forres IV36 2SH) - www.gsa.ac.uk/about/highland-and-islands-campus We are seeking a Regenerative Materials and Prototyping Technician to join the Technical Support Team (TSD) at our beautiful and inspiring Highlands and Islands Campus near Forres. We are looking for an inspired and motivated team player who will enjoy working in a creative and dynamic educational environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and day-to-day operation of the new Regenerative Materials Lab in partnership with the other two Technicians, working as part of the TSD Altyre team. You will support and maintain a welcoming and accessible Altyre community Maker Space responsive to student and staff needs while ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines and best practice. You should be qualified to HND level (or above) or have equivalent experience in regenerative materials such as mycelium, bio plastics, bio composites and bio based material design and prototyping. You should be able to provide innovative new material solutions to creative problems using novel techniques and recipes, as well as being able to blend traditional hand-crafted production skills with current innovations. As a new facility, you will be able to contribute to the direction of this exciting area and with the Altyre team grow this unique space for the future development of new materials. Informal enquiries about the post can be discussed with Lynsey Calder, Technical Manager for The School of Innovation and Technology l.caldergsa.ac.uk Download: Job Description Closing date for applications: 23:59pm, Sunday 19 th January 2025 Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 3 rd February For full details and to apply online, please visit: gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact hrservicedeskgsa.ac.u k If you do not currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements, if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details on eligibility can be found on the Home Office website - www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience. We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art. To view our Fair Work statement, please click here and to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion documents here. Registered Charity Number SC012490. Strictly no agencies. £31,387 to £35,580 per annum (pro-rata) (Grade 5)