Research Associate in Virtual Reality and Agent-based Simulation
Sheffield University Computer Science
Fixed-term for 18 months
Grade 7 (£29,552, to £30,434 per annum)
Closing Date: 5th September 2014.
Post reference number: UOS008944
Search at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/
Summary: We invite applications for the position of Research Associate in Virtual Reality (VR) and Agent-based Modelling (ABM) to work on the Premonition project, a recently awarded research grant funded by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority and co-ordinated by Dr Daniela Romano (Department of Computer Science) and in collaboration with Dr Dermot Breslin (Management School) and Dr Steve Dobson at Sheffield Hallam University (Department of Finance, Accounting and Business Systems).
The post holder will be implementing the Agent-based simulation on the GPU including the conceptualization of the correct cognitive model to be utilised for the agents. In addition s/he will support the data collection and attend to the big data analysis to be used within the simulation.… read more. “Job: Research Associate in VR and Agent-based Simulation at Sheffield U.”