Knowledge Exchange and Embed Partnerships (KEEPs)KEEPs is a three-way project between a company, a university and a graduate (known as an Associate), which enables the transfer of knowledge, technology and skills to which the company currently has no access. Supported by the university, KEEP Associates manage strategic projects within the company.A KEEP can help graduates to enhance their career prospects by providing them with an opportunity to manage a challenging project, which allows them to use their degree, and is central to an organisation's strategic development and long term growth.
Whilst the Associate leads the KEEP project, they are supported by experienced staff from the company and university. For more information visit https://keepplus.co.uk
The Project
The University of Essex in partnership with Geocurve Ltd offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to work on a KEEP project. This post is fixed term for 12 months.The duties of the post will include:
* Customer engagement and requirements analysis* Capturing data* Processing data and developing VR applications* Virtual Reality application improvement with customer
Key Requirements
* BSc or Higher in Computer Science* Experience of OpenGL, C++, Visual Studio, Unity, Hammer and Steam* Prior experience of games writing and game engines
As a KEEP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits:
* A training budget of GBP 3000 (exclusive of salary). * An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders.* Full access to university resources to complete the project.* World-leading Academic and Company project supervision.
About Geocurve Ltd
We combine all surveying processes in to unique and sometimes complex deliverables. We have 5 departments at the moment, surveying, UAV, data and mobile mapping, with the VR department coming shortly. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and our ability to solve most surveying problems. Geocurve is not only a work place, but a team and a family member.
About the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, University of Essex
The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering comprises 1,200 students from more than 75 countries, supported by 170 academic, research and support staff. The school is conducting world-leading research in areas such as evolutionary computation, brain-computer interfacing, intelligent inhabited environments and financial forecasting, and boasts the largest robotics research group of its kind in the UK.
Location
Geocurve LtdTintagel HouseLondon RdKelvedonColchesterCO5 9BP
This role is subject to funding. Funding outcome is due February 2019.
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: Software Developer in Virtual Reality (KEEP Associate) jobpack
*More information: Working at the University