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Research Associate – Innovation Designer (1.0 FTE)

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Posting date: 01 August 2025
Salary: £37,174 to £42,882 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 August 2025
Location: Forres, IV36 2SH
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company: Glasgow School of Art
Job type: Contract
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Research Associate – Innovation Designer (1.0 FTE)
School of Innovation and Technology/Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre
Location: Forres, IV36 2SH (hybrid working available)
Grade 6, £37,174 - 42,882 per annum pro rata
Fixed term 12 Months

Researching innovation through design and the innovation of design, our rapidly growing expertise and research output in this area is working across government, academia, and industry.

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a leading centre for creative collaboration that focuses on improving the delivery of healthcare in Scotland. At the School of Innovation & Technology (SIT), the DHI promotes the use of design methodologies to develop innovative concepts for the future of digital health and care.

As part of a dynamic team of academic and industry experts, you will play a vital role in the delivery of the multiple project, which forms part of the DHI’s portfolio.

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Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Friday 29th August

Interviews are anticipated to take place from week commencing Monday 8th September

For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy

If you don’t 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 can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact hrservicedesk@gsa.ac.uk

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.

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