Computer Science Research Associate with Sonification Expertise

7 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Northumbria University Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Fellow in Computer Science to join our interdisciplinary team at Northumbria University. The successful candidate will work on the Sonic Intangibles project, a two-year research initiative that aims to bring intangible phenomena into our audible experience.

The project involves developing research using sonification in the fields of astronomy, materials science, computing, and space weather. The successful candidate will have a background in computer science and demonstrable expertise in computer programming and the use of team-based environments such as GitHub.

The project team will include another full-time Research Associate at Newcastle University with whom the successful candidate will work in close collaboration. Familiarity with sonification practice and research will be essential in developing the interdisciplinary collaboration with the wider team.

About the Team

The project is being led from within the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and with Co-Leads in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering at Northumbria University and in the School of Arts and Cultures and the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics at Newcastle University.

The project team has led/is leading on sonification projects with interdisciplinary themes, including the Leverhulme Trust RADICAL project, the international Audio Universe project, and the early-stage project Singing Materials for sonification of quantum-scale vibrations.

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled Research Fellow in Computer Science with specialist expertise in sonification and computer programming. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science or a relevant cognate discipline and demonstrable specialist expert knowledge in methods and techniques suitable for collaborative software development with online repository environments.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable ability to lead in the design, organisation, and running of experiments, interviews, focus groups, and related activities with the team and research participants.

The successful candidate will also have a demonstrable ability and commitment to working cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team, including participating in research meetings and working on joint research projects.

About Northumbria University

Northumbria University is a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all. We change lives regionally, nationally, and internationally through education and research, tackling the global challenges of our age to transform society and the economy.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where we take pride in, and value, the diversity of our staff. We encourage and welcome applications from all members of the community.

We hold a bronze Athena Swan award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality, we are a Disability Confident Leader, a member of the Race Equality Charter, and are participating in the Stonewall Diversity Champion Programme.



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