Research Specialist in Advanced Knitting

The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan is looking for a Research Specialist in advanced knitting and computational design. This full-time, term-limited position will involve working on projects that range from industry collaborations to academic research. The successful candidate will develop computational design and fabrication tools, explore knitting techniques for multi-material textiles, and design electronic sensing devices for interactive textile systems. Responsibilities include operating industrial knitting machines, collaborating with partners, and supervising lab researchers and students. A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in advanced knitting and computational design is required. The position is onsite in Ann Arbor, with a salary range of $62,000 - $65,000.