Specialist Technician Grow Lab (Maternity Cover)

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The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Grow Lab team. We work at the cutting edge of new thinking and developments to prepare our students for successful careers in the creative industries of the future. The Grow Lab technical resource provides scientific biological support to a range of post-graduate Masters and PhD students across Biodesign, Art & Science and Material Futures courses. 

You will create and deliver workshops, meet students in a one-to-one basis to provide consultation on their projects, and provide technical support for day-to-day operation of resources linked to the delivery of Grow Lab practices. You will play an integral part of the technical team, contributing your experience working with micro-organisms and plants, synthetic biology, DNA, microbiology, microscopy, new materials, imaging. Your role will encompass professional applied experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop new skills and experience across a wide range of technical workshops.

Your role will encompass communicating with stakeholders, acting as a lead point of contact for technical support, and ensuring access to up-to-date and accurate information for students, academics, fellow technicians, and other university staff.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, adaptable, dynamic, self-motivated person. Ideally a creative individual with a passion for biology and living systems, and an interest in contemporary questions of science in culture, who will relish the challenge of supporting a diverse range of talented and renowned academics. 

We need someone who is a good communicator, able to explain complex information clearly to a diverse audience, with an in-depth knowledge of microbiology and general biology. Who is enthusiastic about imparting knowledge to students and able to meet the evolving challenge of coupling biology and design experimentation in a creative science lab context. Interest in speculative design, social context of scientific work and new media are a plus. 

You will have excellent applied experience suited to support safe practice in a Cat.1 biology lab, including imaging and hardware operations. It would be helpful to be proficient in some relevant creative, analysis, and presentation software (eg Adobe software, ImageJ, and/or equivalents). 

If there are any aspects of the role that you may require training in, then this will be provided. CSM is committed to the personal development of its technical staff.

Questions for the Technical Manager about the role and appointment should be directed via Jess Kilpatrick on: j.kilpatrick@csm.arts.ac.uk

Questions about recruitment & application process can be addressed directly to the resourcing team on: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk

Interviews are to take place on the week commencing 6th November 2023.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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