Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, BA Visual Arts - Riyadh University of Arts Partnership

Overview

The Royal College of Art is hiring a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher for the Riyadh University of Arts Partnership department. This full-time, fixed-term position is based on site in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on an international project exploring the future of visual arts education, contemporary creative practice, and interdisciplinary pedagogies in the Middle East.

What you get

The salary for this position ranges from £50,575 to £54,732 per annum. The role involves contributing to the development of a new undergraduate Visual Arts BA programme that draws on contemporary visual culture, heritage, museum and gallery practices, technological innovation, and collaborative partnerships.

Requirements

Applicants are expected to undertake and manage applied research related to contemporary visual arts practice, educational models, and emerging pedagogical approaches. The position requires using qualitative and analytical methods to collect, analyse, and synthesise evidence that supports curriculum development, challenge-based learning, research-led teaching, and practice-led research. Additionally, the role involves working with academic colleagues, professional services teams, and external partners to support programme development, stakeholder engagement, research outputs, and strategic planning.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-12.