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Posted: 03-May-26
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: JR94020
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37.5Position Summary
The Caleres Digital Fabrication Fellowship at the Sam Fox School is a prestigious opportunity for a driven and innovative individual to engage in advanced research in digital fabrication while contributing to the dynamic community in Weil Hall. The fellowship is designed with a 50/50 focus: 50% dedicated to research and 50% to hands-on involvement in workshops and shop leadership, providing a well-rounded experience at the intersection of technology, design, and education.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Research Responsibilities
Develop innovative approaches, techniques, and technologies in digital fabrication, expanding the boundaries of current practices.
Collaborate with faculty, students, and external partners to enrich the research environment and foster interdisciplinary connections.
Create a body of work culminating in an exhibition and/or publication that highlights personal achievements, research findings, and the capabilities of the Caleres digital fabrication lab.
Deliver an artist/job talk during the fellowship period to share insights, research progress, and aspirations with the Sam Fox community.
Shop Leadership and Oversight
Lead and organize workshops on digital fabrication, sharing expertise with students, faculty, and staff. This includes leading at least one Fox Fridays Workshop.
Support a safe shop environment.
Serve as a dedicated resource for project consultation and troubleshooting equipment, complementing the efforts of student shop monitors.
Manage CNC Calendar and Monitors for jobs coming in and out of the shop through Box and Web Cashier. Perform CNC Jobs as needed if student assistance is not available.
Interaction with Shop Technician
The Fellow reports directly to the Shop Technician.
Works directly alongside Shop Technician to help with maintenance, education and troubleshooting of shop equipment.
Applicant Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Workday job posting:
Cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the fellowship.
Curriculum vitae.
Portfolio showcasing relevant work in PDF format uploaded to Workday. Include minimum of 10 images with label and description.
Contact information for three professional references.
Required Qualifications
Education:
A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
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More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
Advanced degree (MFA, MArch, or equivalent) in a relevant field such as digital fabrication, fine arts, architecture, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated expertise in digital fabrication technologies, with a strong portfolio of creative work.
Experience leading workshops and collaborating in a team-based learning environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
A commitment to advancing technology and innovation in the field of digital fabrication.
Duration:
This Fellowship is a 12-month commitment.
Fellow Benefits:
- Full-time, exempt staff position paid annual $40,000 (to be paid monthly).
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at the Sam Fox School.
- A $500 3D printing stipend for materials provided by the university, enabling exploration and experimentation in digital fabrication.
- Eligible for WashU full-time staff benefits.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
