Professor: Design and Technology and Director of Digital Research Lab

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The opportunity

Join the forefront of innovation at the London College of Fashion as the Professor: Design and Technology and Director of Digital Research Lab. This exciting role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping the future of digital fashion design technology. Step into a leadership role and develop the Digital Research Lab, where you’ll have the opportunity to direct, guide, and support cutting-edge research initiatives in the fields of wearable tech, 3D product development, digital twins, digital manufacturing, data analytics, and immersive technologies.

Take charge and help develop the University of the Arts London’s (UAL) research objectives. With your experience in building international academic and industry partnerships, you’ll have the opportunity to continue expanding the lab’s impact and visibility.

Collaborate with the Dean of the School of Design and Technology to steer the development of a dynamic portfolio of research in digital fashion technologies. Work closely with internal and external communities and industry partners to apply cutting-edge design technologies and make an impact. With the responsibility of directing the research efforts of all academic staff and research degree students within the lab, you’ll have the chance to bridge the gap between University interests and emerging academic and industry partnerships.

In addition to your teaching and research duties, you’ll also be at the forefront of securing funding through the initiation, planning, and direction of external funding bids. Take your career to the next level and become a catalyst for change in the exciting field of digital fashion design technology.

About you

With a recognised international research profile, you will be considered a leader in your field of study, with evidence of your contributions to the professional practice/research of your specialism. To compound this, you will maintain a strong academic background, educated to PhD level in the areas of either design, technology, arts, social sciences or STEM related disciplines. 

You will be a capable leader with the ability to motivate and enthuse others, possessing demonstrable experience of managing a research community, utilising innovative approaches to facilitate learning and research. With an extensive professional background working at a senior level, you will be capable of developing and writing research proposals and funding bids, demonstrating a proven record in acquiring significant external funding.

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.

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