[JOB] research role- creative tech

Sociology & Design at Goldsmiths are advertising a research role linked to an energy and communities project (ECDC).

This role is 50% part time for 12 months starting next year, building a technology platform for public deployment.

Would you send this to friends and colleagues you think might be interested?

Some info below and more on Gold jobs with ref SOC000023.

the closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th November, I’m happy to help with any related questions.

best wishes,

Tobie

Part-time (0.5fte) Research Associate (Creative Technologist)
Part-time salary £17,222 pa incl LW
1 Year Fixed-term
Start date: 1st February 2011
New Cross, London

Initiated by the RCUK Energy Programme the project is investigating the co-design of technologies relating to energy demand reduction within communities. You will play a key role in devising and implementing the technical infrastructure for design prototypes and systems, and support the deployment and initial field research of this platform. The role requires close collaboration with a team of designers and as such you should have relevant experience of, or a desire to work in a creative academic setting.

You will have a first degree and postgraduate qualifications (or equivalent experience) in computer science or electrical engineering (or a related technical discipline). You will enjoy practice-based research and be passionate about exploring new social and cultural contexts for interactive technology.

For further information: www.gold.ac.uk/jobs
Please quote ref: SOC000023 (No agencies)
Closing date: Wednesday 30 November 2011
Interview date: Wednesday 14 December 2011
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