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Research Post - Ecodesign

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FRANK O' CONNOR <[log in to unmask]>

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FRANK O' CONNOR <[log in to unmask]>

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Tue, 14 Dec 2004 06:21:17 -0700

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Apologies for cross postings.

Dear all
I have included some information on an exciting new research post to be based
at Design Wales, Cardiff, Wales. Please feel free to circulate to anyone who
may be interested. The closing date is 11th Jan 2005.

If you would like any further information please feel free to contact me.

Best wishes
Frank

Dr. Frank O'Connor
Design Wales
Tel: 0845-3031400
Email: [log in to unmask]
WWW: www.designwales.org





Project description

Post: Senior Researcher - Ecodesign 

Location: Design Wales,The National Centre for Product Design and Development
Research (PDR), University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

Closing date: 11th Jan 2005

Salary: £23,645 (Researcher grade B6) Per Annum (pro-rata) 

Overview
We are seeking a researcher to work on Stage 1 of a Welsh based ecodesign
pilot project. Stage 1 of the project is being jointly funded by the Welsh
Assembly Government (WAG) and the Welsh Development Agency (WDA). The
appointee will be based at Design Wales office in Cardiff, Wales. 

Stage 1 is exploratory, establishing best practice from ecodesign and
sustainable design programs in other countries and developing a detailed
proposal for a Welsh based initiative. This stage will be managed by Design
Wales and will commence early 2005 and to run for 6 months. Stage 1 will
involve undertaking fact-finding visits to selected centres within and (if
deemed appropriate) outside Europe. Stage 1 will determine the approach for
the remainder of the pilot project. It will also identify 3 target industry
sectors for the next stage of the pilot initiative. Sectors that are strongly
represented in Wales include electronics and automotive. Stage 1 will
conclude
with a presentation of the findings and recommendations (incl. a report) to
the WAG and WDA and any other project partners. It is also proposed that the
results of the work will also be published at an International Conference. It
is envisaged that a pilot Welsh based initiative could commence mid 2005, and
would run for approx. 18-24 months.

The initial appointment will be for a fixed term of 6 months, although it is
anticipated that this will be extended to the duration of the ecodesign pilot
project. This in turn could lead to an opportunity to register for a PhD with
PDR.

For further information on Design Wales please visit www.designwales.org.

If you would like an informal chat regarding the above please contact Dr
Frank
O'Connor on 0845-3031400 or email [log in to unmask]

To apply you will need to fill in an application form. Please contact Design
Wales for further information.


Annex: Lead Organisations

Design Wales
Based in PDR, UWIC, Design Wales offers a free and independent advisory
service to Welsh industry. The main objectives of the service are to raise the
profile of the effective use of design and facilitate Welsh companies in
realising and achieving their design related objectives on a one to one basis.
In support of this Design Wales delivers a wider program that includes seminar
events, publications for industry and education, a web site with a monthly
Welsh design news section and undertakes research into the design needs of
industry. Design Advisors within the service have particular expertise in
product design, fashion and textiles, web-site design, ecodesign, sustainable
design, materials, CAD, design management, branding and packaging design.
Design Wales is funded entirely by the Welsh Assembly Government. 

Ecodesign and Sustainable Design activities include providing specialist
advice to industry, NGOs and WAG, speaking at and running seminars throughout
Wales and organising an annual intra-university design competition. 


The National Centre for Product Design and Development Research (PDR)
PDR's primary activity is twofold; the development of new knowledge,
technologies and systems, which support and facilitate creativity within the
design process, and the application of such knowledge to the design and
development of new products.  Since its establishment in 1994, PDR has gained
a high reputation for the development and transfer of design knowledge and
expertise into industry and has successfully developed over 350 products for a
wide range of clients in sectors which include consumer products, automotive,
medical and defence. The Centre's research programmes have direct relevance
both to the imperatives of industry and to the needs of individuals and the
wider community. Activities involve developing effective partnerships with
industry, commerce and individuals and organisations within the wider
community. PDR's partnerships involve many small manufacturing companies as
well as major multi-national organisations along with government agencies,
charities and hospital trusts. Through these programmes PDR is responding
fully to Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) policy in relation to the development
of university-industry partnerships, particularly in relation to the
manufacturing sector of the economy. PDR operates Design Wales on behalf of
WAG, providing free and independent advice on all aspects of design to
industry and education across Wales. PDR is also the Welsh host for the DTI's
new Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) initiative. MAS Cymru's role is to
provide advice and support for all sectors of manufacturing industry
throughout Wales. PDR is also a WDA CETIC centre. Through these activities PDR
provides strategic and policy advice to the Assembly and is at the heart of
policy initiatives such as the Wales Regional Technology Plan, the Wales
Entrepreneurship Action Plan and the new Wales Innovation Plan. Two current
proposals currently under development are the creation of a European Centre of
Expertise in Mass Customisation and a programme to encourage rural
diversification through product development in partnership with Antur Teifi.
PDR's research was awarded a rating of 4 in the 2001 Research Assessment
Exercise and its facilities are recognised as being among the best in the UK
within its field.  PDR's success has generated a substantial income stream
which has allowed it to re-invest significant sums in state-of-the-art
equipment with over £2.5M being spent in the last three years alone. UWIC has
also committed over £1.5M to the construction of a dedicated building for
PDR, which was opened in early 2002.  This new development has provided PDR
with purpose-built accommodation of an international standard. 

PDR's current ecodesign activities include running an ecodesign Knowledge
Transfer Partnership (KTP), formerly known as Teaching Company Schemes, with
Bus Shelters Wales (BSW) and introducing all of their KTP companies to
ecodesign through a formalised process. 

In summary:
·     The UK's leading research centre in the field of product development
with over 60 full-time staff providing state of the art expertise and
technical facilities.
·     In excess of 350 products developed for clients in the past three
years.
·     Unrivalled knowledge of the manufacturing sector within Wales.
·     Activities at the heart of many policy initiatives such as the Wales
Regional Technology Plan, the Wales Entrepreneurship Action Plan and the new
Wales Innovation Plan.
·     Operates Design Wales on behalf of WAG and MAS Cymru on behalf of DTI
and WAG.
·     WDA-accredited CETIC centre.
·     Wales's leading department in terms of KTP/TCS programmes - 22
programmes either completed or ongoing.
·     Worldwide links with other leading centres of best practice in product
development.

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