Postdoctoral Research Associate

Overview

The School of Architecture at the Royal College of Art is seeking to fill two complementary Postdoctoral Research Associate positions within its Intergenerational Design Lab, comprising 0.6 full-time equivalent and 0.4 full-time equivalent appointments. Applicants can apply for either role or wish to be considered for both, with the final structure determined through the selection process to potentially appoint two candidates or offer both posts to a single candidate as a full-time appointment. The role contributes to a portfolio of ambitious research and knowledge exchange activities focused on housing, including themes such as Home and Heat, while supporting new collaborative projects with academic, industry, public sector, and third-sector partners.

Requirements

Candidates should be proactive and highly organised researchers possessing excellent academic and project management skills, experience in collaborative working, and the ability to contribute to successful funding bids and research outputs. Applicants need to be comfortable working independently while thriving in multidisciplinary teams and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from 45,638 to 50,575 British pounds per annum pro rata. It provides an opportunity to contribute to housing research, expand a research profile, and play a key role in the growth of a dynamic research lab within a world-leading art and design institution.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-15.