Digital Media Developer

Ref: A0228

The Institute of DigitalArt & Technology, School of Computing, Communications and Electronics

Salary £20437 to £23692 pa – Grade 5

Plymouth

A Research Assistant is required to work for a period of six months within i-DAT to develop software to support the display of information and graphics to interpretation screens across the campus and over the internet. The post involves a close relationship with The Centre for Sustainable Futures and will require the development of media platforms to support aspects of the Centre’s delivery of information and knowledge to a wide audience.

Your responsibilities will include: designing and developing an appropriate system using robust software and networking technologies; documenting the technical attributes of software to support technology transfer; testing the software from a variety of user perspectives, networks and interpretation media; and training i-DAT and CSF staff in the use of the software.

Applications are invited from people with a good Honours degree in a computing subject, who have some industrial experience in the development of serverside and networked technologies.

Knowledge of databases, server and clientside technologies, including some graphic skills and interactive systems (Flash, JAVA), an ability to programme in open source web based technologies (PHP, MySQL) plus Flash and interactive interface technologies and knowledge of AJAX and progressive open source software platforms, understanding of video and animation, an understanding how to design, develop and manage interactive web based systems is also required. The postholder should understand interface principles for networked applications and have enthusiasm and confidence with technologies, and able to work autonomously but mix well with a team.

Recruitment and selection will be based on individual merit, however, we should particularly like to encourage applications from women, black and minority ethnic people who are under-represented in the Faculty of Technology.

For an informal discussion, please contact Chris Speed on 01752 232613 or email chris.speed@plymouth.ac.uk although applications must be made in accordance with the details shown below.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 July 2007

CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON, WEDNESDAY, 15 JUNE 2007

Job Description & Further Particulars

Application forms can be downloaded into the following formats:

Application Forms & Additional Information must be returned to Personnel & Development, University of Plymouth by email to: jobs@plymouth.ac.ukor by post to the address stated on the application form.

If you experience any problems in downloading any of the above information, please telephone Recruitment Services on 01752 233464.