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Research Professor in Design Innovation

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University of the Arts London

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United Kingdom , London

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84000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for an established academic leader, working at the intersection of design, research and real-world innovation, to play a pivotal role in shaping the future research direction of the School of Design at University of the Arts London. The role offers the opportunity to lead and grow ambitious, internationally recognised research in Design Innovation across the University. As Research Professor in Design Innovation, you will join a globally recognised creative university where design research is used to tackle real-world challenges and shape future thinking across disciplines. Working across Chelsea and Camberwell Colleges of Art, you will lead impactful interdisciplinary research, strengthen the School’s research culture and profile, and help drive collaboration across sectors including health, engineering and industry. Alongside delivering world-leading research, you will secure major research funding, build strategic partnerships and support the development of PhD students and early career researchers.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and grow ambitious, internationally recognised research in Design Innovation across the University
  • Lead impactful interdisciplinary research
  • Strengthen the School’s research culture and profile
  • Help drive collaboration across sectors including health, engineering and industry
  • Deliver world-leading research
  • Secure major research funding
  • Build strategic partnerships
  • Support the development of PhD students and early career researchers

Requirements:

  • An internationally recognised profile in Design Innovation, with a strong track record of leading ambitious and impactful research within a higher education or comparable research environment
  • Comfortable working across disciplines and sectors, with experience building successful partnerships beyond academia — whether with industry, healthcare, engineering, government or cultural organisations
  • Proven ability to secure significant external research funding and deliver research with real-world impact
  • A collaborative and influential academic leader who enjoys developing others and shaping inclusive research cultures
  • Combination of intellectual curiosity with strategic thinking, strong communication skills and the ability to inspire colleagues, PhD students and early career researchers
  • A passion for interdisciplinary innovation, mentoring and future-focused research

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 14, 2026

Expiration:
June 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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