Senior Research Assistant in Weaving/3D Weaving

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will support the Project Lead, Dr Yuyuan Shi, in the delivery of research activity on a UKRI funded project. You will bring your Jacquard loom expertise and your skill in weave structure design to the work, which includes weaving and testing 3D garment prototypes, designing weave structures, preparing loom files, and contributing to reports and publications.

This is a fixed-term post for up to 9 months, ending on 30 June 2027, at [0.6 / 1.0] FTE. There is potential for the contract to be extended, subject to performance and the availability of funding.

Further information can be found in the job description 

ABOUT THE TEAM

This research project is being delivered within the School of Design Arts and Creative Industries in the Faculty of Society and Culture, and is led by Dr Yuyuan Shi within the Fashion Engineering Lab. 

ABOUT YOU

Applicants should hold a degree, or have equivalent professional experience, in textiles, weaving, fashion or textile design, or a related discipline. A PhD is not required. You will have demonstrable specialist knowledge of Jacquard loom operation, set-up, and programming, familiarity with the TC2 digital Jacquard loom, and sound knowledge of weave structure design. Experience of 3D weaving design is desirable. You will enjoy working collaboratively and will keep careful records of your work.

Further information about the requirements of the role is available in the job description. 

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Yuyuan Shi: [email protected]

To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV. Please also attach a portfolio of your previous weaving work, which should include examples of Jacquard weaving and, if you have them, examples of weave structure design or 3D weaving. Your portfolio should be submitted as a  PDF of no more than 10 pages, or as a link to an online portfolio. Please include a brief note on each piece describing your role and the loom and software used.

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