Foster + Partners 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 Partner Responsibilities The provision of a Daily Information and Research Service Provision of information on the materials/companies located in the MRC Assist the Architects/Designers in locating materials/products/companies for their relevant projects Provide information on alternative materials or materials not previously considered The maintenance and updating of the MRC sample library Digitally photographing and the databasing of new samples coming into the MRC Maintain the organisation of the existing samples in the MRC, identify gaps in the sample library Updating existing samples in the MRC by regular contact with representatives of the Manufacturers/companies via phone, meetings etc Oversee and carry out research for architects on any aspect of their projects Maintain company and contact database Carry out detailed research/ongoing research for partners and senior partners In-depth research on thematic or sustainable issues of materials and technologies. Undertake in-house or collaborate with industry in material/product development and experimentation Facilitate Knowledge Management * Provide knowledge feedback on the correct usage of different types of mat...
