Research Fellow In Extended Reality (Xr)

Fixed Term Contract for 18 months Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £41,406 per annum with potential progression up to £51,298 per annum Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire We welcome applications from talented XR developers to join our research team to develop the next generation of training delivery for battery manufacture.  About the Role This post is for a Research Fellow role for 18 months. The post focuses on developing Extended Reality (XR) capability and VR/AR demonstrators to transform the training process for battery manufacture in the automotive industry. The project convenes regional academic, local government and industrial experts to deliver a new and innovative battery manufacturing L2 & L3 training programme for the West Midlands.  About You You will have relevant experience of developing Extended Reality demonstrators with AR/VR technology. With excellent software design and development skills you will be able to contribute immediately to the project objectives. Your expertise in effective training methods and knowledge of manufacturing processes will be an advantage. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. Cranfield Manufacturing is one of the eight themes at Cranfield University offering world-class and niche post-graduate level research, education, training and consultancy. We are unique in our multi-disciplinary approach by bringing together design, materials’ technology and management expertise. Find out more about our work here. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply                                      For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Samuel Court, Research Fellow in Augmented Reality and Laboratory Manager, on (T): +44 (0) 1234 754157 or (E): s.d.court@cranfield.ac.uk Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 4735. Closing date for receipt of applications: 5 February 2024 Interviews to be held: 12 February 2024