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Latest update: May 8, 2012
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Position Number: 42079
Title: Research Professor (full-time faculty)
Closing date: May 10, 2012
Annual Salary: $160,000 to negotiable
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. from an accredited institution in a field related to virtual and/or augmented reality. Significant experience in securing funding and involvement in large multidiscipline research efforts in virtual and/or augmented reality. Significant record of publications in archival journals and top tier conferences.
Organize, secure and manage significant research effort to advance the state of the art in virtual and augmented reality. Lead group of researchers and students in specific research programs. Provide continued sources of ideas and funding in this field. Advise students.
Special Conditions: This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position.
Additional Application Materials Required: Applicant must apply online at www.jobswithucf.com with letter of interest and CV.
Quicklink: www.jobswithucf.com:80/postings/32312
Position Number: 42233
Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Research Professor
Closing date: Open
Annual Salary: Negotiable
Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in areas related to human centered modeling and simulation or terminal degree from an accredited institution in field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in research related to human centered modeling & simulation.
Preference: IST performs a wide range of research where a human is in the simulation loop or where human performance is modeled. While we seek applicants in all areas related to human centered simulation and training, we are particularly interested in those with demonstrated experience and training in simulator networking, learning science, computational modeling of societal activity, virtual and augmented reality, parallel and distributed computation.
Special Conditions: This position is to be supported by Contracts and Grants(C&G). Emphasis is on the Associate and Full Research Professor. Rank and commensurate salary will be dependent on a detailed review of the candidate's record of achievement in scholarly publications and demonstrated ability in securing and executing externally funded research.
Additional Application Materials Required: Applicant must apply online at www.jobswithucf.com and attach CV and cover letter, indicating interest in the position and desired faculty rank.
Quicklink:www.jobswithucf.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=76691
Jobs at UCF
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according to job category which includes: Administrative & Professional
(A&P), Faculty, Staff, Other Personal
Services (OPS)and Pool
Jobs. Apply online at JobswithUCF.com
for all IST positions.
A&P positions
are non-faculty positions classified
as exempt professional and managerial
positions which do require at least a
Bachelor's degree. Faculty positions are
the professional instructional and/or
academic administrative positions of
the university. Staff positions are
usually classified as non-exempt support
positions which typically do not require
a degree. OPS positions
are temporary positions which may be
either full- or part-time and are not
eligible for benefits.
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applicants are required to complete
the online application in its entirety
including accurate information on
previous employers along with supervisors'
names and phone numbers for the last
ten years of employment. Additional
employment history may be added,
if so desired. Cover letters/CVs,
resumes and letters of reference
may be attached with the online application
but are not required unless indicated
in the posting.
What is Simulation
Research?
Computer-aided simulations are
all around you. Using complex mathematical
formulas—also known as algorithms—combined
with sophisticated computer and mechanical
devices, they teach pilots to fly,
ground vehicle operators to drive and
machine operators to control their
machines. Other simulations create
virtual worlds — computer-generated images
that you can view on a monitor or through
miniature, head-mounted displays that
can immerse you in "cyberspace" (virtual reality) or
mix real images with computer-generated
animations (mixed reality). Still other simulations
create situations that train people
to solve problems, react as a team
or work effectively under stress.
Because it's often too expensive, too
dangerous, too inconvenient, too inefficient
or impossible to do many things in
real life, people use simulations to
answer "what happens if I do this?" or "what if I
build it this way?" questions.
Researching ways to make
computer simulations work better and train people better is a
primary focus of IST. The job requires computer scientists,
psychologists, mathematicians, engineers, animators, storytellers
and many others in related fields. (want
more?)
About IST:
The Institute for Simulation & Training,
a large research unit of the University
of Central Florida, is an internationally
recognized research institute that
focuses on advancing simulation technology
and increasing the understanding of
simulation’s role in training and education.
Teams of faculty researchers work
jointly with the military, industry
and other academic institutions to
develop simulation technologies and
transfer the benefits of these
technologies into areas as diverse
as disaster preparedness, medicine,
public education and entertainment.
IST offers a flexible work environment
to meet a variety of employee needs.
The University of Central Florida offers
a complete and diversified benefit
package including Tuition Fee Waiver.
IST operates as eight
distinct units.
Information Systems Technology
develops and promulgates innovative ways,
using Internet and other network-based
technology, to store, exchange and disseminate
information.
Interactive Realities conducts research and
develops and applies modeling and simulation technologies to the
specific needs of its government, academic and industry sponsors.
Human Systems Integration and Team Performance Research conducts research seeking better understanding of how people and technology interact with each other and with machinery in a training environment.
Advanced Performance Technology focuses
on enhancing human performance through
the best use of available and applicable
technology.
Academic Programs
organizes and participates in graduate and professional programs in modeling and
simulation.
Media Convergence laboratories strive for experiential media innovation through
interdisciplinary research and cross-industry applications of core multi-sensory simulation technology.
Technology Applications seeks ways to translate IST and university
modeling and simulation research to military, government and
industrial training use.
Business Services oversees administration, contract and grant
coordination and other vital business operations of the institute.
For more information about IST, go here.
About UCF
The University of Central Florida is emerging as a major public
institution of higher education with more than 51,000 students, numerous
graduate and Ph.D. programs and a vibrant Honors College that
attracts some of the best undergraduate students in the nation. Multidisciplinary master’s and Ph.D. programs in modeling and
simulation draw student and faculty talent from many disciplines. In
addition to its reputation for simulation and training research, UCF
is a significant contributor to such leading-edge research
areas as lasers, optics and photonics, psychology and human factors, renewable
energy sources, nanotechnology, biomolecular science, materials science and computing sciences. We could go on, but you can explore for yourself at the UCF main website.
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Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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