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Technical Assistant – Design Workshop Ceramics and Molding

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The German University in Cairo invites applications for vacancies to be filled effective in February 2025.

The German University in Cairo is an Egyptian Private University, established in cooperation with the German State Universities of Ulm and Stuttgart. Situated at the ancient city of Cairo, the GUC’s mission is to achieve excellence in teaching and research.
The Faculty of Applied Science and Arts enrolls 1,250 students across three design majors: Graphic, Product and Media Design.

The Design Workshops are an interdisciplinary department and are an important resource, where students conduct experiments, realize assignments, create design prototypes, and participate in research. The Ceramics and Molding Workshops are looking for a creative professional with specialized craft experience to fill the position of Technical Assistant. The candidate should be motivated to gain experience within an intercultural academic environment.

Responsibilities:
• Design Workshop Molding: Experienced in molding techniques and preparation of various materials such as plaster, resin, silicone rubber, liquid foam, etc. Experienced in various uses of basic and advanced tools, materials and machines in the molding workshop.
• Design Ceramics Workshop: Able to work on the pottery wheel and provide general information/experience on the pottery wheel. Experienced in basic and advanced clay preparation, wedging clay, and experience in slip casting technique. General knowledge and experience in glaze preparation. Experienced in working with tools and machines such as the kilns, slab roller, pug mill, etc.
• Instruct students in the safe use of space and equipment; assist students in the use of tools and machinery.
• Assist with organizational and administrative duties within the department; maintain appropriate levels of supplies and materials. Assist with the purchasing process for both shops.
• Support the Supervisors and Teaching Assistant in all technical matters and assist the Product Design Instructors in the realization of semester projects.
• Use of all necessary machines to complete student projects.
• Ensure a clean environment and space for both workshops in terms of organization, cleaning and safe working environment.

Experience, Skills:
• Willingness to continually improve skills and knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of molding techniques such as making molds.
• Assist with advanced projects, know how to use advanced molding tools and machinery. Make pieces on the pottery wheel and the wheel throwing machine.
• Basic knowledge and skills in ceramics and molding machines.
• Basic technical understanding and skills.
• Basic organizational and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with standard software such as MS Office.
• Ability to work accurately, cleanly, and with concentration.
• Ability to find appropriate solutions to individual problems.
• Ability to do physical work and work equally in both workshops.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae including: employment history and names of at least three referees, motivational letter and an online access to a portfolio of work samples.

Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. For best consideration, submit applications before (31/Jan/2025).

For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department (hr@guc.edu.eg)