CoSTAR Foresight Lab Research Fellow

Goldsmiths, University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldsmiths, University of London is seeking a CoSTAR Foresight Lab Research Fellow to lead research on advanced media production. The role emphasizes collaboration with other labs and innovative research methodologies. Ideal candidates will have a background in Computer Science or Engineering and a critical perspective on future-oriented studies.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Support for professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in collaborative research across various sectors.
• Background in Computer Science or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct research on advanced media production.
• Develop relationships with researchers in other labs.

Skills

Collaboration

Critical Perspective

Education

Computer Science

Engineering

Job description

About the Role

As our second CoSTAR Foresight Lab Research Fellow at Goldsmiths, you will play a key role in delivering the industry-leading applied R&D of the CoSTAR Foresight Lab, helping fulfil Goldsmiths’ research role within the Lab’s ambitious, multi-partner research plan. You will lead and conduct research on topics focused on the future of converged, advanced media production across the gaming, TV, film, performance, and digital entertainment sectors of the Creative Industries. Your role will focus on developing the Foresight Lab’s relationships with researchers (artists and engineers) in other CoSTAR Labs and similar labs around the UK outside the CoSTAR Network.

About the Candidate

Our ideal candidate would bring ideas for collaborative yet pragmatic research between CoSTAR production labs across the UK and challenge existing perspectives on future-oriented study areas, such as navigating carbon issues, technological adoption, and sector resilience. A background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields will complement the strategic, arts, commercial, and social sciences expertise of our interdisciplinary Sector and Technology Foresight team. We value a critical perspective on futures research and embrace dynamic, iterative approaches from first principles.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits, including an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter), Bank Holidays, excellent transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development, and wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, and creative writing classes.