BFTT 'Plan B' 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 Plan B International Solutions (Plan B).  

You will be employed by the University of the Arts London, but predominately working remotely, with some travel within the UK and on-site delivery at Plan B’s premises in Plymouth. 

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.  

Plan B have been awarded funding within the BFTT R&D SME Support Programme. The principal aim of the project is to develop R&D around proving which major types of polyester are the easiest to collect, recycle and process in a truly circular methodology, utilising Life Cycle Assessments to assess this. 

About you

We are looking for an individual with flexibility to work at sites in Plymouth and remotely, with a thorough knowledge of Life Cycle Assessments and the costing of environmental impact, particularly within the textiles context. 

You will have a PG qualification in the area of applied sustainability and/or environmental management, or equivalent research and/or industry experience.  

You will have experience of delivering in-depth environmental analysis, and ideally a knowledge of the global textiles industry and the textiles recycling process 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 adsstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.