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Royal College of Art

Visualisation Lab Manager - Specialist Technical Instructor in Visualisation (1FTE - fixed term for 1 year)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$45k–$48k6d ago

We are looking for an experienced, adaptable and highly motivated person to work in the SNAP Visualisation Lab at the Royal College of Art. The SNAP Visualisation Lab  is a multimodal environment that allows for large scale visuals, virtual environments and immersive experiences …

Laboratory, Clinical & TechnicianAcademicHigher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Royal College of Art

Associate Lecturer - Sculpture (0.12fte - fixed term to 31 August 2027)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$50k–$54k7d ago

School of Arts & Humanities 0.12 FTE | Fixed-term until August 2027 Shape the future of contemporary sculpture at the world's leading university for art and design. The Royal College of Art is seeking an inspiring Associate Lecturer in Sculpture to join our internationally renown…

Academic or ResearchFine ArtAcademicCreative Arts & Design+1
Royal College of Art

Associate Lecturer - Painting (0.13fte - fixed term to 31 August 2027)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$50k–$54k7d ago

School of Arts & Humanities Help shape the future of contemporary painting at the world's leading postgraduate art and design university. The Royal College of Art is seeking an exceptional Associate Lecturer in Painting to join our internationally renowned MA Painting programme. …

Academic or ResearchFine ArtAcademicCreative Arts & Design+1
Royal College of Art

Tutor (Research) Curating Contemporary Art (0.6FTE)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsitePart-time$55k–$61k19d ago

Shape the Future of Curatorial Practice at the Royal College of Art! Programme Overview: Curating is a creative, dynamic, and diverse practice, evolving constantly in response to contemporary artists, cultural practitioners, and the expectations of today’s audiences. The Curating…

Academic or ResearchFine ArtAcademicCreative Arts & Design+1
Royal College of Art

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Robotics & AI (1 FTE, FTC)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$45k–$48k52d ago

The Royal College of Art (RCA) is seeking an outstanding Senior/Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join the RCA Robotics Laboratory in the School of Design. This role is part of the Circular Robot 5.0 project, an ambitious, EPSRC-funded initiative led by Dr. Sina Sareh, Ac…

Engineering & TechnologyComputer ScienceDesignArtificial Intelligence+6
Royal College of Art

Start-ups and Content Manager - 0.8fte (ftc to May 2027)

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridContract$55k–$61k54d ago

Fixed term from September 2026 - May 2027 Battersea, London/hybrid Join one of the world’s leading university incubators and help shape the next generation of design-led ventures. InnovationRCA, the commercialisation and entrepreneurship hub of the Royal College of Art, is seekin…

Higher EducationProject Management & ConsultingSenior ManagementPR, Marketing, Sales & Communication+3
Royal College of Art

Financial & Project Accountant

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time$55k–$61k63d ago

Location: Kensington Reporting to: Group Accountant Contract: Permanent / Full-time Purpose of the Role We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Financial & Project Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Group Accountant, this role combines technical acco…

AcademicFinance & ProcurementHigher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Royal College of Art

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Design Engineer) Aids to Navigation - 1fte fixed term

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$45k–$48k70d ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Design Engineering School of Design Fixed-term: 3 years Full-time (Years 1–2) | 0.3 FTE (Year 3) We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Design Engineering to join an internationally focused research project: Developing Low-…

Academic or ResearchAcademicMechanical EngineeringElectrical & Electronic Engineering+4
Royal College of Art

Research Associate - Aids to Navigation - 1fte fixed term for 3 year

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$39k–$44k70d ago

Developing Low-Cost Co-Designed Navigation Aids for SIDS & LDCs School of Design Fixed-term: 3 years Full-time (Years 1–2) | 0.3 FTE (Year 3) The School of Design invites applications for a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary research team working on Developing Low-Co…

Academic or ResearchAcademicMechanical EngineeringElectrical & Electronic Engineering+4
Royal College of Art

Journals and E-resources Librarian - 0.6fte

Royal College of Art·London

OnsitePart-time$45k–$48k70d ago

The Library – Royal College of Art Permanent | 0.6 FTE | Kensington Campus The Royal College of Art is seeking a collaborative and organised Journals & E-Resources Librarian to join its Library team within the Education and Student Success Directorate. Working as part of the Coll…

AcademicHigher EducationLibrary Services, Data & Information ManagementProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Royal College of Art

Postdoctoral Researcher (INFUZE) - Intelligent Mobility Design Centre (maternity cover) 0.6 - 1 fte

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$45k–$48k98d ago

POST: Grade 7 Postdoctoral Researcher (maternity cover 6 months minimum) INFUZE project Intelligent Mobility Design Centre, RCA Inspiring Futures for Zero Carbon Mobility – Postdoctoral Design Researcher, Royal College of Art Would you like to be part of a major collaborative res…

Creative Arts & DesignAcademicArchitecture & BuildingHigher Education+4
Royal College of Art

Tutor (research) in Graduate Diploma 0.8 FTE (maternity cover)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$55k–$61k110d ago

The Royal College of Art is seeking an exceptional and enthusiastic Tutor to join the Graduate Diploma in Art & Design programme on a 10‑month maternity cover . This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a world-renowned institution dedicated to leading-edge creative education…

Higher EducationEducation Studies (inc. TEFL)Academic or ResearchEducation Studies+2
Royal College of Art

Associate Lecturer - Fashion (0.1fte, fixed term 2 years)

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridContract$50k–$54k130d ago

The Royal College of Art is seeking two outstanding practitioners to join the Fashion MA within the School of Design as Associate Lecturers (0.1 FTE each). These fixed-term roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s leading postgraduate art and design…

Creative Arts & DesignHigher EducationAcademic or ResearchDesign+1
Royal College of Art

Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: NetZero Futures

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$24k–$24k132d ago

Cohort 2 2026/2027 Funding providers: EPSRC and Royal College of Art Location: London Funding for: UK Students Project Description: Our NetZero Futures (NZF) Doctoral Landscape Award is a Fully funded EPSRC scholarship with RCA. The strategic vision of NZF brings together RCA wid…

Production Engineering & ManufacturingPhysical & Environmental SciencesPhDsMaterials Science+6
Royal College of Art

Postdoctoral Research Associate - AiDesign Lab (1fte, fixed term to 31 July 2027)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$45k–$48k133d ago

Location: Battersea The Royal College of Art (RCA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the AI-Design Lab (AiDLab) — a pioneering collaboration between the RCA and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU), funded by the InnoHK programme. AiDLab br…

Computer SciencesCreative Arts & DesignDesignAcademic+3
Royal College of Art

Research AssociateTechnologist in Residence: Ecological Citizens (0.2fte, fixed term until 1.1.27)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$45k–$48k136d ago

Fixed term until 1 January 2027 The Royal College of Art is seeking a creative, strategically minded Technologist in Residence to join the Ecological Citizen(s) Network+ (EC) — a £3.3M Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council-funded initiative exploring how digital tech…

Higher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesIT ServicesLibrary Services, Data & Information Management+1
Royal College of Art

Project Officer: Robotics & AI (0.2FTE, Maternity cover 6 month contract)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$45k–$48k139d ago

7 hours per week, Fixed-Term contract for 6 months The Royal College of Art is seeking a talented and motivated Project Officer to join its cutting-edge Robotics Laboratory based at our state-of-the-art Battersea campus. This part-time role (0.2 FTE) is an exciting opportunity to…

Mechanical EngineeringProduction Engineering & ManufacturingOther EngineeringProject Management & Consulting+6
Royal College of Art

Interim Head of Executive Education (fixed term 6-9 months)

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridContract$65k–$72k139d ago

Location: Battersea, London/Hybrid Contract: Interim (Fixed Term for 6-9 months) Full-time (part-time may be considered at a minimum of 0.6fte) The Royal College of Art is the world’s leading university of art and design. We are seeking to appoint a commercially astute Interim He…

Business StudiesEducation StudiesSenior ManagementEducation Studies (inc. TEFL)+6
Royal College of Art

Associate Lecturer - MA Textiles (0.5FTE, fixed term contract)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$50k–$54k145d ago

Associate Lecturer – Textiles (0.5 FTE, Fixed Term to end August 26) The Royal College of Art is seeking an inspiring and committed Associate Lecturer to join our dynamic Textiles Programme on a 0.5 FTE fixed-term contract, to start as soon as possible until the end of August 202…

Higher EducationAcademic or ResearchDesignAcademic+1
Royal College of Art

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time$45k–$48k147d ago

Join the world’s number one university for art and design. The Royal College of Art is the leading global institution for postgraduate art and design education. Ranked No.1 in the world for art and design, we are a community of artists, designers, architects, communicators and cr…

AcademicHuman ResourcesProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesHigher Education
Royal College of Art

Student Conduct and Complaints Manager

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time$50k–$54k153d ago

At the Royal College of Art , we are committed to delivering an exceptional academic and student experience within a world-leading postgraduate art and design environment. We are seeking an experienced and confident professional to lead our student conduct, complaints and academi…

AdministrativeProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicHigher Education+1
Royal College of Art

Project Manager - Consultancy & Commercial Services

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time$50k–$54k154d ago

Join the world’s leading art and design university and help turn creativity into real-world impact. The Royal College of Art’s Consultancy & Commercial Services unit is the College’s commercial arm, connecting our internationally renowned academic and research expertise with part…

Higher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicProject Management & Consulting
Royal College of Art

Prospect Research and Pipeline Manager

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time$50k–$54k164d ago

Join the prestigious Royal College of Art (RCA) as a Prospect Research & Pipeline Manager within our dedicated Advancement & Alumni Team.  With a strong sense of collegiality and a commitment to innovation, the RCA is seeking a motivated individual to support and enhance our fund…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicHigher EducationFundraising, Alumni, Bids & Grants
Royal College of Art

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Toxic Heritage Project) 0.8FTE, Fixed-term contract - 19 months

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract$45k–$45k165d ago

Toxic Heritage: Socio-natural Landscapes of Extraction and Pollution in the Harz and Cornwall The Royal College of Art is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the UK team of the AHRC-funded project Toxic Heritage: Socio-natural Landscapes of Extraction and Pollution in the H…

Physical & Environmental SciencesHigher EducationEnvironmental SciencesAnthropology+6

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