We have two posts available, full time and fixed term until 31 July 2025.
The Westminster Business School is looking to recruit graduates to work in the purpose-built Fabrication Lab in the Marylebone Campus. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of academics, researchers and technologists in a Lab that comprises both fabrication and extensive digital capabilities, including CNC machining, robotics, digital modelling and simulation, digital capture and virtual and augmented reality technologies, as well as materials and environmental testing labs. The Fabrication Lab offers diverse, cutting-edge facilities dedicated to teaching, research, and innovation and an excellent working environment for Lab colleagues.
You will need to be a graduate in a design related discipline with excellent skills in analogue and/or digital fabrication techniques. You will need experience working with a range of materials and manufacturing processes and experience in a design and fabrication environment working with machine and hand tools, and/or working with software-driven equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, and industrial robot arms. You will also be responsible for assisting with the maintenance and development of the Lab and its equipment; instructing and training students and colleagues in the safe and proper use of the facilities; and facilitating and over-seeing Lab-Users’ manufacture and development of their digital and built work. Your role will include supporting the Lab’s research projects, enterprise activities, and installing exhibitions and events. You will be encouraged to develop new skills while working in the Lab and to assist with the expansion and innovation of the processes and techniques offered to Lab Users.
Candidates must have a “can-do-attitude” to the work as well as good inter-personal skills, both in the context of working within a diverse inter-disciplinary team and running training courses for students, staff and professional Lab Users. You will be required to work flexible hours at key times. We are looking for staff with a creative approach to innovative and experimental work and a desire to keep developing in this rapidly expanding area.
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Closing date: midnight on 20 August 2024
Interviews are likely to be held on: 30 August 2024