At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in a creative workshop, delivering training and maintaining equipment.
- Company: Join the University of Dundee, a leading institution known for innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive environment with family-friendly policies and diverse staff networks.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team that values inclusivity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in students' creative journeys while working with textiles.
- Qualifications: Expertise in knitted and stitched textiles and experience in teaching or mentoring.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Technician (Knitted & Stitched Textiles) - UOD2288
We are recruiting a technician with expertise in knitted and stitched textiles to support a specialist workshop.
This post will offer expertise in knitted and stitched textiles to students and researchers working in this specialism.
The postholder will need to deliver extensive training sessions across cohorts of students, as well as ensuring that equipment is maintained and material stocks are replenished.
Working within the wider technical services team, the postholder will enable and support collaborative and innovative working to support and develop skilled technical processes.
You should consider applying if you have skills and experience in this area and are interested in working in a creative education and research environment.
The University of Dundee is a highly collaborative and innovative institution, and we would encourage applications from those that could contribute to this culture.
Your priorities will include
- Overseeing daily activities in the knitted and stitched textiles workshop areas.
- Support students to learn skills, working with groups and individuals.
- Replenishing materials stocks and managing provision for students.
- Maintaining knitting and embroidery machines.
Who we're looking for
- Specific expertise and experience working with knitted and stitched textiles processes.
- An understanding of the development of art and design work and the evolution of ideas.
- Experience working with students.
- Ability to be self-directed and motivated.
We are one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others.
Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni.
Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.
For further information about this position please contact Alan Greig at a. g. greig@dundee. ac. uk.
To find out more please visit the Website.
The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning.
Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work
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