Architectural Robotics Developer

Contract Type: 1-Year Fixed Term
Department: AA Hooke Park
Reports to: Hooke Park Warden + Head of Digital Prototyping Lab
Hours: Full-time (negotiable); 9am-5pm
Salary: £30,000

Role Overview: The AA seeks interesting and interested candidates for the Architectural Robotics Developer position at Hooke Park – its satellite woodland campus in Dorset, southwest England. Operating in the unique environment of an active woodland with significant timber fabrication resources, Hooke Park’s robotic facilities (based around a Kuka KR-150) are used for experimental research by the school’s students and staff. 

The Robotics Developer is required to have experience of running an industrial robotic arm, ideally within architectural education. Knowledge of timber fabrication is desired, and the ability to work with students and academic staff to formulate research projects is essential. 

For more information about Hooke Park please visit http://hookepark.aaschool.ac.uk/ 

How to Apply:
Please apply by email by the closing date of 19th June 2019 to recruitment@aaschool.ac.uk stating the job title in the subject heading. 

Please include in your application: 

• Application Form
• Full CV
• Covering letter/email highlighting why you feel you are the right person for the role
• Portfolio of Works (PDF/website) 

Invitations to first interview will be issued by email after the closing date. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.  

Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role.  

Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

The Architectural Association School of Architecture aims to create conditions that ensure staff and students are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of their gender, race, religious/political beliefs, ethnic or national origin, disability, family background, age, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinction.