Demonstrator - 3D Modeller: Data Registration Specialist and Site Assistant

Job Summary

Robert Gordon University is an innovative, impactful and inclusive University with an established track record of success in teaching and research, student satisfaction and graduate employability, set amidst one of the most prosperous and beautiful areas of the country.

An exciting opportunity to work in the Robert Gordon University Digital Innovation Lab, a joint project between the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology, the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and the Built Environment and the RGU Business and Economic Development team at Research, Innovation and Enterprise. The primary purpose of this post is to assist with ongoing projects in the Digital Innovation Lab with a particular focus on assisting the development of massive-scale interactive digital twins.

The RGU Digital Innovation Lab, created with Just Transition Funding, is investigating the role of massive scale interactive digital twins in supporting decision making around a range of topics including energy use, flood protection and urban development.

This role will require knowledge and experience in 3D scanning. We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, and hard-working individual.

You will be predominantly based at Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment at Robert Gordon University, although the majority of your time will be spent offsite at various locations across the North East of Scotland. Travel will therefore be required.

Initially, for 4 months, this post may be extended depending on the availability of further funding and the successful completion of deliverables. There is also a possibility for the successful candidate to enrol on a Part-Time MRes or PhD.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. For more information visit: https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/

You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave pro rata (including statutory days) an onsite nursery and sports centre, as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.

We are committed to attracting and engaging a diverse range of staff and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome, comfortable to express their ideas, and can reach their full potential. For more information, please visit Our Diverse Workforce pages.

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO: Associate Professor: Digital Innovation

RESPONSIBLE FOR: No supervisory requirements

PURPOSE OF POST: The post is necessary to assist with the delivery of the teaching modules within the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Build Environment

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
• Supporting and supervising students during laboratory or workshop-based practical
sessions.
• Delivering small-group teaching, tutorials, or drop-in support sessions.
• Assisting in the preparation and setup of teaching materials and equipment.
• Providing technical guidance and support to students using specialist software,
hardware, or tools.
• Invigilating assessments and exams in line with university procedures.
• Assisting with the marking of coursework and lab reports under academic supervision.
• Offering one-to-one or group support to help students develop their practical and
analytical skills.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to the continuous improvement of
teaching practices.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Professional qualification in Architecture (or a closely related discipline).

Knowledge

Excellent time management, organisation and administrative skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and client facing attributes
Ability to write for publications and present the research findings both to technical and non-technical audiences
The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues/good team working skills
Confident with a self-driven outlook
Ability to work to tight deadlines and unsupervised for periods of time
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels with different stakeholder groups
An enthusiastic, highly capable individual to embrace the challenges of the project
Ability to travel across different sites for research purposes

Experience
A portfolio demonstrating abilities in architectural and urban design visualisation
Experience of organising public events for research
Experience of digital modelling (particularly using point clouds collected from mobile scanning devices)

Other
The successful candidate will be predominately based at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Travel will be required from time to time to visit industrial or academic collaborators or to disseminate research.

Behaviours

Behaviour 1: Communication - Ability to receive, understand and convey both straightforward information, and information requiring careful explanation, in a clear and accurate manner.

Behaviour 2: Initiative and Problem Solving - Experience of using initiative and creativity to resolve problems, identifying practical and suitable solutions.

Behaviour 3: Pastoral Care and Welfare - Experience of calming and reassuring those with work/study related problems who may be experiencing distress and dealing with difficult welfare situations or confidential matters 

Behaviour 4: Team Development - Experience of providing advice or guidance to new starts delivering training or instruction to others on specific tasks or activities