School of Engineering and Digital Arts
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £27,511 to £31,866 per annum pro rata
Grade: Grade 6 Research Assistant
Post Type: Part Time
Hours per Week: 15
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Months
Release Date: Wednesday 17 March 2021
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 30 March 2021 (unless otherwise stated)
Interview Date: Tuesday 06 April 2021
Reference: CEMS-044-21

We seek a talented and motivated Research Assistant to join the Intelligent Interactions (II) research group, at the School of Engineering and Digital Arts (EDA). The position is part- time (15 hours per week) and specialised in Design for Interactive Media.

The role is part of the Interreg 2 Seas project “SOCORRO: Seeking out corrosion - before it is too late” (https://www.socorro.eu/) which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

As Research Assistant (RA) you will be required to utilise your existing research and design experience and skills to plan and produce materials needed for communicating the research findings. You must have a problem-solving approach to meeting the overall and specific project deliverables, and will be expected to devise work leading to communication outputs including an exhibition (incl. exhibits), and promotional and educational materials for motion graphics, XR experiences, e-learning, videographic documentation, research interviews, etc.

In this role you will work closely with the research team at the University of Kent and also with our EU project partners. Given the current COVID pandemic working remotely is an option. However, it is expected that the RA will contribute to EDA and SOCORRO’s research community, and where possible attend and present at EDA seminars and SOCORRO related events.

As Research Assistant you will:

help meet the objectives of the project’s Communication work package according to the direction of the investigators
support the research of other team members under the direction of the principal investigator, enabling the successful practical undertaking of research by others
design and implement media assets for exhibits and communication outputs (incl. motion graphics, 3D prints, XR, audiovisual media, e-learning content, etc.) and help test their suitability via interaction design / human-computer-interaction methods
plan and produce XD assets (e.g. 2D/3D/4D) for graphics, animation, digital fabrication, augmented/virtual reality, and hybrid media environments
To be successful in this role you will have/be:

Bachelor or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline (e.g. Digital Media / Design, Interactive Design, Communication, Digital Arts)
knowledge and good understanding of graphic and communication design, 2D/3D/4D media, audiovisual (AV) and interactive technologies, media for education
experience of producing media assets for interactivity and different audiences and contexts
If you'd like to get more information about the role or discuss it informally, please contact Rocio von Jungenfeld R.von-Jungenfeld@kent.ac.uk

The School of Engineering & Digital Arts is part of the Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and prides itself on offering excellent teaching in an environment which is also supporting world-class research in the subject areas in which we teach. We have an excellent track record of achievement in teaching, in research, and in enterprise-led activity, and we maintain strong working contacts with Academic and Industrial Organisations within the UK, in Europe, and worldwide. As part of the University’s strategic direction to expand Science and Engineering, the School is establishing a new Mechanical Engineering programme and research theme to complement its existing activities

Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process please contact The Resourcing Team on jobs@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: CEMS-044-21