Fellowship Opportunity: Design for Heritage and Community

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full time

The Design Department at Manchester School of Art is known for its top-tier research in Design for Health and Wellbeing, Design Innovation, Community and Heritage, and Making and Materiality. The department's strong ties to the creative industries have established it as a leading provider of design education nationally, with highly ranked research and education programs. This opens up exciting opportunities for collaborative co-creation across a global network of partners.

Key research areas of the Department:

  • Exploration of design and craft practices amidst evolving material science, technologies, and ethical frameworks.
  • Focus on fostering community belonging and sense of place.
  • Development of innovative approaches to presenting and conserving marginalized histories, perspectives, and issues within communities and cultural institutions.
  • Experimentation with new media forms to support community and heritage institution programs.

Two significant research strands:

  • Designing for countercultural heritage: Investigates how major cultural institutions embrace marginal, decolonial, and planetary perspectives.
  • Design for cohesion: Centers on the role of design in shaping cultural heritage in urban settings.

About the role:

  • Conduct cutting-edge research using innovative methodologies relevant to your area of study.
  • Prepare and publish research outputs effectively.
  • Explore income-generating ideas for research portfolio growth.
  • Disseminate research findings widely to enhance the institution's reputation and research impact.

About the candidate:

We are looking for an expert in any of the department's practices with knowledge in heritage futures, collaborative design, or social design. Experience in designing for communities and addressing decoloniality and social design issues is essential.

Requirements:

  • PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant research field.
  • Demonstrate specialist knowledge and potential for independent research.
  • Proven track record of relevant research outputs.
  • Experience in leading teams, forming partnerships, securing funding, and presenting research findings.
  • Proficiency in managing multi-disciplinary research projects.
  • Aptitude for overseeing projects involving academic institutions and funding bodies.

Refer to the Job Description & Person Specification for a detailed list of criteria.

Academic Contact: Prof Philip Ely to discuss the fellowship opportunity further.

Closing Date: 29 May 2024

If you have any queries, please reach out to us.

For more information, visit the main fellowship page.

Salary Range: £46,974 to £54,395 (Grade 9)



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