Research Associate in Industrial Exploitation of Laser-dyeing Processes for Apparel and Furnishing Textiles Markets (AHRC project)
Physical and Environmental Sciences,Materials Science,Engineering and Technology,Mechanical Engineering,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Creative Arts and Design,Other Creative Arts
Short info about job
Company: De Montfort University
Department: Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities
Salary: £26,495 to £32,548 pro rata, per annum
Hours: Part Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1245 5538177
Fax: +44-1497 6369567
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Detail information about job Research Associate in Industrial Exploitation of Laser-dyeing Processes for Apparel and Furnishing Textiles Markets (AHRC project). Terms and conditions vacancy
School of Design
Part-time (0.5 FTE for a fixed 9 month period)
Applications are invited for the above Research Associate post to work on AHRC funded project for exploitation and implementation of laser-dyeing technique for apparel and furnishing textiles. We require a hard-working, self-motivated researcher with expertise and experience in the fields of laser processing and textile surface design and patterning. Some knowledge regarding textile materials, textile colouration and working experience with Life Cycle Analysis software for textile supply chains will be considered as advantage.
The research work to be performed will involve to (1) develop and performance-test prototypes incorporating the laser-dyeing technique on textiles, (2) develop new critical path and supply chain models based around the laser-dyeing technique and assess the potential of their implementation within textile sectors, (3) establish the environmental and economic impact of the laser-dyeing technique within the textile sectors.
You should have the following qualifications and experience:
A first- or upper second-class honours Bachelor's degree, and/or Master's or PhD degree in a relevant research area;
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal;
Well-developed collaborative and inter-personal skills.
You will also be expected to perform any other duties commensurate with the job grade as reasonably required from time to time.
Information:
For further information about the position, please contact Professor Jinsong Shen, Tel: +44 (0) 116 2577558, email: [email protected].
Please quote reference: 10923
Interview Date: 15 September 2017