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Job details
Job reference
REQ02300
Application closing date
28/02/2019
Location
Colchester
Salary
£33,199 - £39,609 per annum
Employment type
Permanent, Full-Time
Job category/type
Technical
Attachments
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Senior Technical Officer, School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Job description
Department
The iSpace is an innovative, evolving laboratory space that is focused in utilizing the latest technologies in a variety of areas such as artificial intelligence, computer science, distributed computing, and Internet of Things (IoT).
Duties of the Role
The primary duties of the role holder will be to install, update and maintain the Internet
of Things (IoT) research and teaching facilities (currently the iSpace) and develop IoT facilities within the University and with the University industrial and research partners. This will entail supporting students using the IoT facilities for PhD, MSc and BSc projects in areas such as teaching, student projects and research and promoting and supporting the iSpace and IoT facilities as a platform for interdisciplinary research across the University.
Other duties will include working closely with academics and stakeholders to conduct research and development projects in iSpace; providing advice and assistance in the procurement, provision, delivery, installation and maintenance of the iSpace IT systems; examining existing business models and test plans and researching, analysing and evaluating the iSpace to ensure that it is developed and maintained to be world leading testing best in intelligent spaces and Internet of Things and communicating the impact of the emerging Internet of Things Technologies to external stakeholders and work and local councils.
Additional duties will include developing research infrastructure and contributing to the research activities of the School as well as supporting and assisting seminar presentations, workshops, and student project events, such industry-facing final year project day demonstrations.
Skills and qualifications required
The successful candidate will have good problem solving and analytical skills and demonstrate strong computer programming and problems solving skills in Java and C++.
The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and must therefore possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a larger team. Due to the nature of the position, excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex technical issues clearly is fundamental.
A BSc Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Computer Science/ Electronic Engineering or related discipline is essential.
At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 876559).
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Job title
Senior Technical Officer, School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Job reference
REQ02300
Application closing date
28/02/2019
Location
Colchester
Salary
£33,199 - £39,609 per annum
Employment type
Permanent, Full-Time
Job category/type
Technical
Attachments
Blank
Job description
Department
The iSpace is an innovative, evolving laboratory space that is focused in utilizing the latest technologies in a variety of areas such as artificial intelligence, computer science, distributed computing, and Internet of Things (IoT).
Duties of the Role
The primary duties of the role holder will be to install, update and maintain the Internet
of Things (IoT) research and teaching facilities (currently the iSpace) and develop IoT facilities within the University and with the University industrial and research partners. This will entail supporting students using the IoT facilities for PhD, MSc and BSc projects in areas such as teaching, student projects and research and promoting and supporting the iSpace and IoT facilities as a platform for interdisciplinary research across the University.
Other duties will include working closely with academics and stakeholders to conduct research and development projects in iSpace; providing advice and assistance in the procurement, provision, delivery, installation and maintenance of the iSpace IT systems; examining existing business models and test plans and researching, analysing and evaluating the iSpace to ensure that it is developed and maintained to be world leading testing best in intelligent spaces and Internet of Things and communicating the impact of the emerging Internet of Things Technologies to external stakeholders and work and local councils.
Additional duties will include developing research infrastructure and contributing to the research activities of the School as well as supporting and assisting seminar presentations, workshops, and student project events, such industry-facing final year project day demonstrations.
Skills and qualifications required
The successful candidate will have good problem solving and analytical skills and demonstrate strong computer programming and problems solving skills in Java and C++.
The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and must therefore possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a larger team. Due to the nature of the position, excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex technical issues clearly is fundamental.
A BSc Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Computer Science/ Electronic Engineering or related discipline is essential.
At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 876559).
*Further detail:
Senior Technical Officer
jobpack
*More information:
Working at the University