Research Fellow in Extended Reality
Job Description
Job title: Research Fellow in Extended Reality
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School/Department: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing
Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Period: 18 months
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £41,406 per annum with potential progression up to £51,298 per annum
Apply by: 05/02/2024
Role Description
We welcome applications from talented XR developers to join our research team to develop the next generation of training delivery for battery manufacture.
About the Role
This post is for a Research Fellow role for 18 months. The post focuses on developing extended reality (XR) capability and VR/AR demonstrators to transform the training process for battery manufacture in the automotive industry. The project convenes regional academic, local government and industrial experts to deliver a new and innovative battery manufacturing L2 & L3 training programme for the West Midlands.
About You
You will be educated to doctoral level (or close to completion) in a relevant subject and have experience of developing extended reality demonstrators with AR/VR technology. With excellent software design and development skills you will be able to contribute immediately to the project objectives. Your expertise in effective training methods and knowledge of manufacturing processes will be an advantage.
About Us
As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact .
Cranfield Manufacturing is one of the eight themes at Cranfield University offering world-class and niche post-graduate level research, education, training and consultancy. We are unique in our multi-disciplinary approach by bringing together design, materials’ technology and management expertise. Find out more about our work .
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more .
We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity . Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working .
Working Arrangements
Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 5 February 2024
Interviews to be held: 12 February 2024
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Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY Country United Kingdom City Bedford Geofield
Where to apply Website
Contact City
Bedford
STATUS: EXPIRED
Expected salary: £37337 – 41406 per year
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Job date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:08:17 GMT
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