波恩茅斯大学

Post/Job Title:Postdoctoral Researcher in Computer Animation

Postholder:

Ref:2612/MED267

Location including building:Weymouth House, Talbot Campus

School/ Service:The Media School

Group/Section:NCCA

Duration if temporary:3 year fixed term contract

Normal hours per week:Full Time

(Some flexibility will be required in order to ensure that key time scales and deadlines are met).

Accountable to:Principal Investigator

 

Job Purpose

Undertaking the EPSRC-funded research project.

Main Responsibilities

 

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the appointee shall:

•Manage the research project;

•Research techniques and computer algorithms;

•Develop software tools;

•Produce demonstrations;

•Write technical reports and publications;

•Liaise with project partners in UCL and University of Lancaster;

•Attend meetings and conferences as required;

•Undertake other necessary tasks as instructed by the Principal Investigator.

 

Additional information

 

The National Centre for Computer Animation

The National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) at Bournemouth University is a Centre of Excellence for Computer Animation. The aim of the Centre is to encourage and foster research and innovation in the applications of Computer Animation techniques. The NCCA is staffed by an interdisciplinary team of technologists, computer scientists, artists and media professionals who collaborate in the teaching, research and production of Computer Animation. The Computer Animation Research Centre is the research arm of the NCCA.

The NCCA has provided a unique opportunity to establish a supportive infrastructure for academic study, research and consultancy projects. This has resulted in a stimulating and challenging environment where Masters students work alongside a growing number of PhD research students, and with academic staff undertaking personal research and consultancy projects.

Since 1989, the NCCA has pioneered the teaching of Computer Animation at undergraduate and postgraduate level and leads the UK in providing highly-qualified graduates for the digital media sectors. The NCCA currently runs a BA and a number of MA / MSc courses in Computer Animation and Digital Special Effects.

The NCCA was awarded a 5 in the last RAE, thus achieving the highest grade in computer animation research in the UK. It was also voted the number 1 by the influential magazine 3D World

For an informal discussion please contact Prof. Jian J Zhang (Director of the Computer Animation Research Centre, Tel: +44 1202 965055, nc***.uk[点击查看])

 

NB: The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the University’s Dignity, Diversity and Equality Policy Statement.

 

The purpose of the job description is to indicate the general level of responsibility and location of the position.  The duties may vary from time to time without changing their general character or level of responsibility.

 

Bournemouth University is a No-Smoking Environment.

 

March 2008

 

Person Specification

Post / Job Title:  Postdoctoral Researcher in Computer Animation     Post No:  2612/MED267

 

School / Service:   The Media School          Date:  March 2008

 

 

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR COMPUTER ANIMATION

 

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Computer AnimationRef: MED267

£20,723 - £31,300 per annum

 

The National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) within the Bournemouth Media School was rated 5 in the last RAE and was voted the number 1 for computer animation education in the UK by 3D World Magazine.

 

The NCCA is now seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to undertake an EPSRC-funded project. The aim of the project is to develop algorithms and software to animate realistic virtual humans in real time. The developed techniques will have a wide range of applications in virtual environments and computer games. This project is part of a joint investigation with University College London and the University of Lancaster.

 

With a PhD in a computing related discipline, you will have good knowledge and experience of computer graphics, a strong background in mathematics, proficiency in C/C++ programming and good experience of algorithm design. Knowledge and experience of character animation, facial animation, computer games development, virtual environment and real-time systems development are desirable.

 

This post is available on a 3 year fixed term contract.

 

For an informal enquiry, please contact Professor Jian J Zhang (Director of the Computer Animation Research Centre, Tel: +44 1202 965055, nc***.uk[点击查看]).

 

A detailed job description and person specification are available from our website together with an online application form.  Alternatively, please telephone 01202 961130 (24 hour answerphone) quoting the appropriate reference.  Closing date: xxxx. 

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