Immersive Landscape AI Researcher

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,040 - 43,348; Full time

Job summary

The Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity (LCAB) at the University of York invites applications for a research role linked to the Biology Department. You will identify technologies to develop interactive simulations of evolving landscapes, using North Yorkshire data, and build authoring tools for popular creation software while engaging stakeholders in the design process.

Work with LCAB researchers to advance interdisciplinary themes, contribute to funding applications, and disseminate

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in an appropriate area.
• Experience with game engine technology and real-time landscape/environment design; 3D modelling is advantageous.
• Ability to write for high-profile publications and present at conferences.
• Excellent communication across disciplines and with non-academic audiences.
• Ability to develop independent and collaborative research and secure funding with mentor support.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking world-leading individual and collaborative research.
• Disseminating results through publications, seminars, and conferences, public engagement and outreach activities.
• Developing interdisciplinary research and identifying possible new areas of research.
• Contribute to the preparation of funding applications to external bodies.

Skills

Game engine tech

Real-time design

3D modelling

Academic writing

Public engagement

Funding acquisition

Collaboration

Education

PhD

Job description

The Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity (LCAB) at the University of York invites applications for a research role linked to the Biology Department. You will identify technologies to develop interactive simulations of evolving landscapes, using North Yorkshire data, and build authoring tools for popular creation software while engaging stakeholders in the design process.

Work with LCAB researchers to advance interdisciplinary themes, contribute to funding applications, and disseminate