HCI Research Developer

Faculty of Computer Science

Competition Number: #290-22.23

Closing Date: March 27, 2023 at 4:30 PM

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-Time | 1-Year Term | Fredericton | Hybrid

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $58,740.00 - $76,360.00 per annum; a Market Differential may apply.

Additional Working Conditions & Notes: Ability to travel.

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we're proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director, the HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) Research Developer will conduct research and development that aligns with SPECTRAL, manage project deliverable, work closely with other staff members of the group and with research student, in particular in the area of spatial computing and mixed reality.

• Plan and scope research projects.
• Advise and work on the scientific and research development of student and partner work.
• Supervise, influence, review, participate as co-author and provide guidance and input on a daily basis on student research projects.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, code, and direct research projects.
• Provide reports to the advisory board on the scientific activities of the centre and create technical workplans for projects.
• Create lessons, tutorials, exercises, and educational materials for clients to the centre.
• Stay current on technological developments and create artifacts that share this information with the SPECTRAL team.
• Examine research literature, patents, industry reports and other relevant information to understand the limitations of current technology and opportunities for future work.
• Assist in reporting to funding agencies, the university or other relevant organizations.
• Provide technical demonstrations and assist in client facing communications.
• Work the centre director and other SPECTRAL team members to develop a list of technological needs by working within the budget, create a plan for the procurement of requirements equipment.
• Communicate with vendors, ITS, and Faculty of Computer Science System Support Division staff to ensure that policies are being followed around the acquisition and use of SPECTRAL equipment.
• Ability to participate in relevant trade shows, meetings and relevant academic meetings to provide demonstrations, reports, or other services that benefit the clients and partners of the centre.
• Create documents and use tools to manage and track the location and use of SPECTRAL equipment.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent level of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in technical development positions in an information technology and/or R&D environment.

Additional Strengths

• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in academic projects that lead to publication would be considered an asset.
• Experience in game development engines, mixed reality, Unity/Unreal Engine, 3D graphics, OpenGL experience, and experience with computer vision would be considered an asset.

WHO WE ARE

Why Choose UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

Faculty of Computer Science - SPECTRAL

SPECTRAL (The Spatial Computing Education, Training, and Research Lab) is a research and development, industry liaison and training, student education unit that operates in close collaboration with regional, national, and international collaborators from aerospace and other industries to support needs around spatial computing and mixed reality (including virtual and augmented reality). SPECTRAL is a research centre within the Faculty of Computer Science.

PSAC Local 60551: Professional & Technical Staff Union

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.