This fixed-term research post, of up to nine months, sits in the Fashion Engineering Lab in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on a UKRI-funded project. The work centres on software that turns weaving and design knowledge into instructions a loom can execute, including preparing loom-ready files. The post runs as part of a cross-disciplinary team alongside a Senior Full-stack Developer and the Project Lead, with scope to learn from design and textile colleagues. A PhD in computer science, software engineering or a related discipline is required.
What the job involves
- Develop and test software components for the project
- Translate weaving and design knowledge into computational methods
- Prepare loom-ready files
- Support the Project Lead in delivering research activity
- Work alongside the Senior Full-stack Developer
- Contribute to reports and publications
Qualifications
- PhD in computer science, software engineering, computational design or a related discipline
Experience
- Experience of developing software for research or commercial applications
Skills & knowledge
- Specialist knowledge of software development, including programming, data structures and software architecture
- Willingness to learn from design, textile and fashion disciplines
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary team
Other
- Keep careful records of work and document code clearly
- Examples of previous software development work, with a note on each covering the role and tools used
Nice to have
- Experience applying software to design, textile or manufacturing processes
What’s offered
- Excellent pension schemes
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible hours and location where the role allows
- Support for a positive work-life balance
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
