Responsibilities To supervise PhD candidates relevant to the area of expertise in transdisciplinary postgraduate programmes To independently undertake advanced research in the relevant discipline area using, or developing, the appropriate methods and/or techniques and managing associated staff and/or student contributions to the project To lead the production of high quality research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or fordissemination to the wider academic community with The Design School To lead and promote activities designed to develop collaborative research with research colleagues and supportstaff internally and to actively develop appropriate external contacts and networks relevant future collaborationand funding opportunities To lead bids for major research and/or consultancy research projects To lead relevant meetings associated with the research project or related activities To take lead responsibility for resolving problems affecting the delivery of research projects and for planning and implementing future research projects that may emerge from the up-to-date research project To contribute to the teaching profile of the department (or conduct relevant workshop to materialise CoP Community of Practice) Qualifications/Experience Essential A PhD or extensive and nationally recognised professional expertise Extensive research experience in the relevant subject area including the production of relevant outputs andmanaging staff/students A minimum an Associate Professor. Full Professorship is the priority. Desirable Experience of leading a research team environment Experience of developing major national/international research projects and bringing them to a successfulconclusion Previous vast teaching experience Previous Supervised PhD candidate/s and Completed with PhD awards or GoT An extensive understanding of the national and international context of research Experience of working on high-profile projects attracting media interest Skills & Knowledge Essential Extensive applied research experience in own area or specialism Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills working at a national/international level Proven problem solving and management/leadership skills Excellent ICT skills Personal Qualities Essential An essential role as the principal supervisor that has candidate/s graduated with completion of the PhD award A clear commitment to making a leading contributing to the research environment and producing high qualityresearch outputs - high impact publication Proactive independent researcher with the skills to attract future research funding Flexible and adaptive with a positive approach to managing substantial projects and associated resources Ability to lead a team of researchers