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110-26 Senior Research Fellow (MA Architecture), Riyadh University of Arts Partnership

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

Date advertised

5 October 2026

Closing date

25 October 2026

School/Area

School of Architecture

Programme/ Department

Architecture

Required hours

Full Time

Site

Kensington, London, United Kingdom/Hybrid

Salary

£64,900 - £72,402 per annum

Fixed Term, 1 year

The Royal College of Art is seeking an exceptional researcher and academic leader to play a central role in the development of an ambitious new MA Architecture programme within a major international academic partnership in the Middle East.

Working at the intersection of research, curriculum design and strategic programme development, you will help establish the intellectual foundations of a distinctive and internationally recognised postgraduate offering.

Working closely with the Academic Lead and project team, you will manage and deliver a significant programme of research exploring contemporary architectural education, professional competencies, governance models and pedagogical innovation across global and regional contexts.

You will translate research insights into curriculum development, programme specifications and new models of learning and teaching, helping to shape a future-focused educational experience that responds to the changing needs of the profession and society.

The role requires a rare combination of intellectual leadership, research excellence, curriculum innovation and project delivery. You will collaborate with academic colleagues, industry partners and stakeholders across the Middle East while contributing to the wider research and educational ambitions of the College.

If you are passionate about architectural research, curriculum innovation and shaping the future of postgraduate education, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, the role may require occasional travel to Saudi Arabia, to support project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and related activities

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