Research Associate in Creative Technologies CoSTAR Foresight Lab

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University in London.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

The Research Associate will work with CRAIC at Loughborough University London, as well as team members and partners of the CoSTAR Foresight Lab, to lead and deliver a robust programme of research focused on the adoption of convergent technologies and their impact on the screen and performance sectors. The post holder will work closely with the Foresight Lab’s policy team to deliver reports and events relating, but not limited to, international markets, skills and workforce, and creative technologies of the future. 

About the Project:

Convergent Screen Technologies and Performance in Realtime (CoSTAR) is a new network infrastructure designed to drive innovation in emerging technologies across screen and performance. Supported by UK Research and Innovation through the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the CoSTAR network comprises five labs based across the UK, bringing together a diverse range of partners across academia and the creative industries. 

CRAIC (the Creative Research and Innovation Centre) at Loughborough University London leads the Policy Insight and Foresight function for the CoSTAR Foresight Lab. Alongside the other labs, the CoSTAR Foresight Lab will deliver a robust programme to address the acknowledged gaps in understanding how creative businesses are deploying these advanced creative media technologies and the impacts of these deployments. Led by Goldsmiths, in collaboration with Edinburgh and Loughborough Universities and the BFI, the Foresight Lab will leverage an unrivalled team and network comprising world-leading players in data and sector research.

Key Requirements:

• Background in Creative Industries or Creative Technologies
• Research on creative technologies
• Authoring or co-authoring original work for academic journal papers, conference papers or technical reports
• Strong interpersonal skills, working across different stakeholder groups
• PhD (or near completion)

Why should you apply?

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

If this role sounds of interest, we’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Graham Hitchen via email to g.hitchen@lboro.ac.uk  

If you would like more information, please refer to the job description and person specifications.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments candidates may need during recruitment.

If there are any additional adjustments you’d like to request, please get in touch with London-HR@lboro.ac.uk  

We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Interview Date: 27 September 2024

Our Benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

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