Senior Research Fellow; MA Architecture), Riyadh University of Arts Partnership

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OVERVIEW The Royal College of Art is recruiting a Senior Research Fellow for the MA Architecture, Riyadh University of Arts Partnership. This fixed-term role will support the development of an ambitious postgraduate programme connected to a major international academic partnership in the Middle East. The position focuses on research, curriculum design and strategic programme development within architecture education. The successful candidate will contribute to building the intellectual foundations of a distinctive academic offering while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across the region, including occasional travel to Saudi Arabia.

• Play a central role in the development of a new MA Architecture programme
• Support research, curriculum design and strategic programme development activities
• Help establish the intellectual foundations of a postgraduate academic offering
• Collaborate with academic colleagues, industry partners and regional stakeholders
• Contribute to an internationally recognised programme partnership in the Middle East
• Participate in collaboration activities that may include occasional travel to Saudi Arabia

• Exceptional researcher
• Academic leadership experience
• Ability to contribute to programme development in architecture
• Experience working at the intersection of research, curriculum design and strategic development
• Capacity to collaborate with academic and industry stakeholders
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position contributes to the development of an international academic programme in architecture during an important stage of institutional growth and partnership development. The role supports cross-regional collaboration between organisations in the east and the Middle East while helping shape postgraduate education and research priorities.

• Highlight experience in academic programme development and curriculum design
• Demonstrate evidence of research leadership within architecture or related fields
• Include examples of international collaboration or partnership work where relevant
• Show experience engaging with industry stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Tailor your application to reflect understanding of postgraduate academic development in the Middle East
• Prepare concise examples of strategic contribution to ambitious programme initiatives