Research Fellow / Research Assistant: Digital Twin Integration Specialist (KTP Associate)

As the Digital Twin Integration Specialist based at Alleyn’s School, you will lead the design and technical development of an innovative Digital Twin Commercial Platform. This platform will transform how we understand, optimise, and enhance ‘All Spaces’ within the school and beyond – empowering every student and teacher to achieve more through the philosophy of marginal gains.

Your work will directly influence the way learning environments adapt and evolve, ensuring every classroom and communal area is harnessed to its full potential collaborating with students and academics.

You will work alongside leading academics from UCL’s Bartlett Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis, developing and applying research, whilst collaborating closely with the dynamic school team to embed knowledge. You’ll be at the heart of a project blending the latest research and academic prowess with real-world practice, fostering smarter, more connected, and inspiring educational spaces.

As the associate on this project, your goals will be to:

• Drive and deliver the technical vision and development of the Digital Twin School Platform, aligning with Alleyn’s ‘All Spaces’ approach and Marginal Gains philosophy.
• Collaborate with educators, students, and researchers to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance the learning environment.
• Ensure the platform meets high standards of data security, accessibility, and user experience.
• Present research and development progress at regular meetings and stakeholder events, communicating complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Lead and support co-design activities, workshops, and creative sessions with multidisciplinary teams.
• Document, organise, and report on project outcomes, providing valuable insights for the school and wider academic community.
• Actively contribute to Alleyn’s ongoing Smart School strategy and future-focused initiatives.
• Present research progression at project meetings.
• Produce a final report that summarises and collects the activities undertaken during the contract.
• To develop professional growth through dedicated personal development and leadership training.
• Publish findings, attend international conferences, and represent Alleyn’s and UCL on a global stage.
• Adhere to UCL and Alleyn’s policies, including Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Safeguarding and Health & Safety regulations.
• To carry out any other duties which are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department.