Research Associate in 5G for Virtual Production

Job Title: Research Associate in 5G for Virtual Production
Department/School: School of Communication and Media
Campus: Belfast
Salary: £32,564 - £36,148 per annum
Duration: Fixed-term until 30th April 2026 / Full-time
Closing Date: 29th May 2025
Reference Number: 035746

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to work on the AHRC-funded CoSTAR Screen Lab project. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team, in collaboration with academic co-investigators and industry partners and will support Ulster University/Studio Ulster in delivering the Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) programme for the CoSTAR Screen Lab. CoSTAR is a UKRI-funded £75.6m program and the Screen Lab is a specially designed 6,500 ft2 space equipped with LED, Motion Capture, 4D Scanning, 5G mobile and fixed networks located at the heart of the new Studio Ulster facility in Belfast Harbour Studios.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within high-tech environments in Studio Ulster and Ulster Virtual Production Studio to unlock the potential of 5G technologies for virtual production.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to have:

- Undergraduate degree with a 2:1 qualification or higher in a technical discipline such as Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication or Computer Science.
- Research experience or equivalent professional experience in relevant areas, such as 5G/6G, 5G testbeds and trials, channel modelling, real-time communications, data streaming or 5G for virtual production/creative industries.
- Proven track record of practical experience with 5G hardware, testbeds, RF/network test equipment, or channel sounders, including experience with data collection and processing.

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Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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