Research Fellow in Circular Clothing Design

1 month ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham Trent University Full time

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Research Fellow in Circular Clothing Design

£38, - £43, per annum (pro rata)

Part time/Fixed term from November - July

Hours 22.2

About the Role

There is a new opportunity in the Nottingham School of Art and Design to work as a Research Fellow with Professor Katherine Townsend on a Circular Clothing Design project. The role is ideal for an applicant with experience in research into sustainability, design for longevity and/ or circularity, who is interested in being involved in the ongoing development and testing of a Reusable PPE Gown System - to better support people and planet.

The role encompasses general project management duties, including communicating with, documenting collaborations with partners and stakeholders in the PPE, healthcare and clothing design industries. Assisting with follow-on funding applications and identifying new partners to explore and extend the sustainable benefits of the gown system will also be part of the role.

In addition to undertaking desk-based research and administrative support, there are creative opportunities for facilitating repurposing workshops and pilot studies with fashion and textile SMEs to scope potential repurposing strategies. 

Professor Townsend is a member of the Sustainable Transitions group, within the Fashion and Textile Research Centre. The group investigates diverse pathways toward sustainable fashion and textile systems, from industry-facing initiatives to practice-based design research and speculative explorations.

For more details of specific duties, please see the job description. We will still consider applications that do not meet each of the listed requirements. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we offer flexible part-time working patterns. Our focus is on finding the right person for the role.

Interview date:  W/C 8thNovember .

About Us

Nottingham School of Art & Design is one of the world’s leading art and design schools; we have been influencing, inspiring and innovating for over years. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we’re a diverse community of artists, designers, and creatives at the heart of one of the UK’s most innovative cities.

Catalysts of change and new thinking, we nurture the best creative and digital talent. We give our students the freedom to take risks and express their creativity and individuality. We carry out bold, original and daring research. We believe in the power of connectivity, collaborating with creative minds around the globe and working with the creative sector to develop highly employable graduates. We bring different disciplines together to inspire our students to think beyond their passion and make a bigger impact, from sustainability to enterprise and social justice.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Professor Katherine Townsend at .

Join Us

Between  30 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata  Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders. Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches. Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%. Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer at And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system, upcoming immigration rules (4th April ) changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

Visit more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions. 



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