Virtual and Immersive Production Research Fellow (Part time, fixed term) at University of Nottingham

We are delighted to invite applications for the position of Virtual and Immersive Production Research Fellow to be based in the flourishing Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies at the University of Nottingham.

The purpose of this role is to support the work of the Virtual and Immersive Production Studio (VIP Studio), a specialist production facility to incubate innovation in film, TV and performance arts production and audience engagement. You will have responsibility for supporting inclusive community outreach programmes that facilitate skills and talent development – contributing to the growth of the creative and digital talent and business cluster in Nottingham and addressing a national need for new skills in screen industries. Duties will include providing technical and creative guidance about using the studio’s hardware and software capabilities; writing for publication in industry-facing and academic publications; and liaison with project partners. You will have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area and will have experience of performance-led research in immersive and interactive digital media; be knowledgeable about virtual production technologies and techniques; and have experience of interdisciplinary collaboration and academic publication. There will be the opportunity to develop your own research portfolio.

You will receive mentoring in the development of your research career. You can expect support with research skills, research management skills, as well as with producing high-quality publication. You will gain experience of working with the cross-faculty studio team and with fostering relationships with external partners in the production of knowledge-exchange, engagement, and impact.

You will join a thoroughly interdisciplinary community of scholars with global perspectives and approaches and contribute to a vibrant and collegial research-led learning environment. Our courses position our world-leading research at the centre of the learning experience and prepare our students to be active and adaptive participants in the increasingly complex and technologized cultural, creative and media environments of the future.

Our School thrives through the different ideas and experiences of colleagues, who come from a mix of cultures and backgrounds. We strive to foster a welcoming, inspiring and supportive workplace. We are seeking applications from candidates whose background, experience and identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our existing team and would especially welcome applications from members of groups who are currently underrepresented in the School, particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates. We understand that having a mix of perspectives, lived experiences and approaches to teaching and research enhances our day-to-day work and enriches our School community.

This is a part-time (21.75 hours), fixed term position until 31st August 2024.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to sarah.martindale@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.