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Role Definition

Job title: Materials Researcher (for the Materials Research Centre

)Reporting to: Head of Information Centre/ MRC on a day to day basis and ultimately to the Senior Partne

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Responsibiliti
• esThe provision of a Daily Information and Research Servi
• ceProvision of information on the materials/companies located in the M
• RCAssist the Architects/Designers in locating materials/products/companies for their relevant projec
• tsProvide information on alternative materials or materials not previously consider
• edThe maintenance and updating of the MRC sample libra
• ryDigitally photographing and the databasing of new samples coming into the M
• RCMaintain the organisation of the existing samples in the MRC, identify gaps in the sample libra
• ryUpdating existing samples in the MRC by regular contact with representatives of the Manufacturers/companies via phone, meetings e
• tcOversee and carry out research for architects on any aspect of their projec
• tsMaintain... company and contact databa
• seCarry out detailed research/ongoing research for partners and senior partne
• rsIn-depth research on thematic or sustainable issues of materials and technologie
• s.Undertake in-house or collaborate with industry in material/product development and experimentati
• onProvide knowledge feedback on the correct usage of different types of materials in different applicatio
• nsProvide knowledge feedback on materials/products/companies used on Foster+ Partners Projec
• tsEncourage knowledge sharing within the practice by directing architects to ‘experts’ within the practice who are particularly knowledgeable in particular areas of building and constructi
• onCapture knowledge on materials/products/companies used on Foster projects and database the informati
• onResponsible for producing a monthly MRC newsletter of new materials, technology, interesting seminars and even
• tsResponsible for organising CPD’s, seminars, presentations e
• tcResponsible for the promotion of the MRC and its use within the practic
• e.Coordinate the booking of the MRC for client sample presentations, meetings e
• tcThorough knowledge of and compliance with Foster + Partners procedures and standar
• dsTo contribute, or otherwise assist as requir
• edEquity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstrea

ms
Qualities and Skills requi
• redAble to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilit
• iesLegally able to work in the country in which the position is ba
• sedGood research ski
• llsGood computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe illustrator, Photos
• hopGeneral understanding of architecture terminol
• ogyAble to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily ta
• sksAble to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential informat
• ionSelf-motivated and able to take responsibil
• ityGood interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective t
• eamAble to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externa
• llyAble to remain calm and resilient at all ti
• mesResilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all ti
• mesAble to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team memb

ers
A qualification or experience in Industrial Design or Architecture would be hugely benefic

ial

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