Post Doctoral Research Fellow – BiodInspired Design

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The opportunity

To support the Principal Investigator (PI) in the delivery of the ‘Bioinspired Design: Unforeseen Pathways to impact arising from AHRC funded Bioinspired Textiles Research’, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).  

The overall aim of this Funding project is to address unforeseen pathways to impact by sharing insights and findings arising from the AHRC funded project ‘Bio-Inspired Textiles’ with new design communities and non-academic product design audiences.  

Your duties and responsibilities will include: working with the PI to design, develop and deliver an online course based on the outcomes of the PIs previous research on Bio Inspired Design; support with organising and delivering events in support of the design and delivery of the online course content; support organisation and hosting of advisory and project partner meetings; and developing and implement the project communication strategy.  

About you

You will have working knowledge of the Bioinspired Textile Design Framework. You will furthermore have relevant experience in research project management, of designing and delivering online courses, and of using social media platforms.

You will also possess the ability to design and deliver online and in-person workshops.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Twinkle Brahmbhatt, Senior Resourcing Adviser on 020 7514 2965. 

We are UAL

The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a vibrant world centre for research and innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and the performing arts.  

London College of Fashion (LCF) is extremely proud to be a global leader in fashion education, research and consultancy. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries. 

The College is undertaking an unprecedented programme of change. In 2023, we will be consolidating our existing six sites into a new purpose-built campus as part of a new education and cultural district on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Ahead of this move, we welcome applications from candidates who are keen to join us on this exciting and unique opportunity in our College’s history. 

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.