Lecturer/Associate Professor in Immersive Mixed-Reality Systems
UCL Department of Computer Science
London, UK
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BZO472/lecturer-associate-professor-in-immersive-mixed-reality-systems

Hours:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Closes:  24th April 2020
Job Ref:  1862858

Virtual Environments and Computer Graphics

We are looking for a world-class academic in the area of immersive mixed-reality systems to join the Virtual Environments and Computer Graphics (VECG) group in the Department of Computer Science at UCL. The VECG group investigates fundamentals and applications that enrich the human experience of digital content. The main purpose of this new role is to support the growth of the Computer Department through conducting research, teaching, outreach and entrepreneurial activities in areas related to immersive systems.

The candidate should have experience in immersive displays and real-time interactive systems. This might be from a system and hardware point of view, or perceptual, cognitive or social evaluation point of view. They should have a PhD in a related discipline. We are interested in people that build and evaluate systems. Appointment at Lecturer (grade 8) or Associate Professor (grade 9) will be determined by the depth of experience and track record. For grade 9, the appointee would be expected to demonstrate sustained excellence in all aspects of academic life.

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 8. The salary range will be Grade 8 £44,674 – £52,701 per annum; & Grade 9 £57,279 – £62,283 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

We offer an attractive range of staff benefits including 41 days annual leave per year (pro-rata) inclusive of closure days and bank holidays, pension scheme, season ticket loan, professional development, eye care scheme, discounted gym membership and much more.

Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button [at the URL] above.

Further details about UCL CS:

You can read more about the department, group and lab at the following URLs:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/computer-science
http://vecg.cs.ucl.ac.uk
http://vr.cs.ucl.ac.uk

Questions about this vacancy may be directed to Prof. Anthony Steed at A.Steed@ucl.ac.uk. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact the Computer Science HR team at ComputerScience.hr@ucl.ac.uk.

We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

UCL Taking Action for Equality:

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.