Professorial Chair – Institute of Fashion, Textiles and Technology (IFTT): University of the Arts London

Working with the Director of the Institute for Fashion, Textiles and Technology (IFTT), and across academic, business and innovation teams, the post holder will play a key role in the strategic development of the Institute for Fashion, Textiles and Technology, UAL. The post holder will help to establish relevant partnerships across industry, academia and government to support a portfolio of research, and research informed KE.

They will plan and initiate the writing of research council funding bids as either Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator, building on a track record of attracting research funding and contract research.

The post holder will also support Early Career Researchers in acquiring Research and Knowledge Exchange skills, including development of research funding proposals, and will also act as Director of Study and/ or supervisor to research degree students as appropriate.

Please, note that the FTE of this role is flexible (full-time/part-time) and can be adjusted in relation to salary’s expectations.