Postdoctoral Research Associate for CoSTAR LiveLAB - York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - University of York

Description

School

The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

The School of Arts and Creative Technologies aspires to be at the forefront, nationally and internationally, of teaching, research and external engagement across a wide range of artistic and technological domains. Our approach to music, theatre, film, television, games and immersive-interactive experiences integrates theory and practice, academic excellence, vocational relevance and creative-technological innovation. This is where inspired storytelling, innovative creative practice and cutting-edge technologies intersect.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our University culture and we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We aim to ensure that there is a supportive and egalitarian culture at all levels and across all staff groups and offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Role

CoSTAR LiveLAB , led by the University of York, and based at Production Park in Wakefield, will focus on applying new virtual production technologies to live events and how the latest developments can be used to ensure the UK has the skills and infrastructure to stay on the cutting edge of this type of technology.

We are seeking two Postdoctoral Research Associates for the development of new technologies for immersive live performances. The PDRAs will conduct R&D activities at Production Park in Wakefield, in close liaison with the Project Directors and Co-Investigators. Successful candidates will have a strong track record of R&D in creative technologies, including one or more of the following: Machine vision; machine learning; Data science and analytics; immersive and interactive audio; media signal processing; low latency networking; psycho-physics; UX design and testing; VR/AR. Candidates should have strong coding skills. The PDRAs will be expected to work closely with industry partners and other relevant stakeholders on a range of different projects.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• PhD in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Psychology or equivalent
• Expert knowledge in one or more of the following subject areas: Machine vision; machine learning; Data science and analytics; immersive and interactive audio; media signal processing; low latency networking; psycho-physics; UX design and testing; VR/AR
• Excellent programming skills
• Knowledge of testing and analysing systems using appropriate methodologies
• Working knowledge of live performance technologies
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Active in developing positive working relationships, both internally and externally
• Flexibility under pressure
• Able to acquire new skills and knowledge rapidly
• Experience of carrying out both independent and collaborative research

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: Please contact Emma Brown (costarlivelab-) or Prof. Gavin Kearney ( )