BFTT Iinouiio R&D Project Lead

The opportunity

This post is an exciting opportunity for a Post Graduate, or Post-Doctoral Researcher (or equivalent demonstrable industry/research experience) to work as the Research & Development (R&D) Project Lead, facilitating a novel collaborative project, between UAL and iinouiio.  

You will be employed by the University of the Arts London, but be predominately based and working in Yorkshire, UK, and remote working whenever suitable. 

The Business of Fashion, Textiles & Technology (BFTT) Partnership is a multi-million pound initiative lead by UAL aimed at accelerating the growth of fashion, textile and technology sector through collaborative R&D partnerships and projects.  

iinouiio have been awarded funding within the BFTT R&D SME Support Programme. The principal aim of the project is to develop a scalable R&D service delivering high-quality yarns and cloths from recycled pre and post-consumer fibres, yarns and fabrics. 

About you

We are looking for an individual with flexibility to work at sites in Yorkshire and remotely, with a thorough knowledge of mechanical textile recycling, particularly with wool and luxury fibres, and woven product development from yarn to finishing. 

You will have a PG qualification in the area of textiles with a focus on sustainability and circularity, or equivalent research and/or industry experience.  

You will have experience of mechanical textile recycling for respinning, and ideally a knowledge of recovering fibres from a variety of pre and post-consumer wastes, gained through research and/or relevant R&D industry work.  

Should a sufficient number of applications be received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date hence please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any queries you may contact ADS Recruitment Team via email on adsstaffecruitment@arts.ac.uk.