New Academic Posts in Digital Media at Queen Mary University of London (Mark Plumbley )


Subject: New Academic Posts in Digital Media at Queen Mary University of London
From:    Mark Plumbley  <mark.plumbley@xxxxxxxx>
Date:    Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:28:46 +0100
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Dear List, (Apoloiges for crossposting.) We are expanding our work in the area of Digial Media (including music & audio) - please pass on the announcements below to anyone who might be interested in applying. Many thanks, Mark -- Prof Mark D Plumbley Director, Centre for Digital Music School of Electronic Engineering & Computer Science Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road, London E1 4NS, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7518 Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 7997 Email: mark.plumbley@xxxxxxxx http://www.elec.qmul.ac.uk/people/markp/ ----- New Academic Posts in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary, University of London is looking to recruit excellent researchers and teachers in the following roles to participate in the achievement of our ambitious and exciting plans for expansion: · Professor of Circuits and Systems · Professor of Digital Media · Professor of Networks · Up to five Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Posts in Networks, Circuits and Systems or Digital Media For further details about the posts please visit us at: www.qmul.ac.uk/sejobs. Closing date: 6 May 2011. Interviews will be in mid to late June. ---- Professor of Digital Media Queen Mary, University of London - School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science As part of Queen Mary, University of London's strategic investment in Science and Engineering, applications are invited from scholars of international distinction for a Professorial appointment in Digital Media in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). Candidates should have proven research leadership in one or more of the areas of Media Computing, Social Computing, Semantic Media and Media Communications. A strong international profile and an outstanding record of publications that have an impact in the field are also required. The postholder will be expected to establish a research team, which will involve the appointment of new lecturers, and there will be opportunities for bridging research with our established strengths in Digital Music, Interactive Media & Communication and Multimedia & Vision. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to the development of the School's research strategy, to be active in attracting research funding and to play a full role in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. A proven ability to provide wider School leadership is also essential. The School of EECS is an exciting and dynamic environment with a research portfolio of £36m, with £13m in new grants announced in 2009/10 equating to about 45% of the figure for the whole of Science and Engineering at QMUL. In the RAE2008, 75% of the School's Computer Science submitted staff were rated 3* or 4*, with 50% for the corresponding Electronic Engineering submitted staff. The School has 60 research active academic staff, about 80 post doctoral researchers and about 200 PhD students, with 8 School members holding prestigious research fellowships. The post is full time and permanent, starting in September 2011. Salary will be by negotiation within the Professorial range. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, final salary pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Informal enquiries should be addressed to the Head of School, Professor Mark Sandler, on 020 7882 7680 or at head@xxxxxxxx Details about the School can be found at www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk. Further details and an application form can be found at: www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies Completed application forms quoting reference 11084/AW along a copy of your CV should be sent to The Recruitment Administrator, School of EECS, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS or by email to applications@xxxxxxxx The closing date for applications is 5pm on 6th May 2011 and interviews will be held in mid- June 2011. Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality More information: http://webapps.qmul.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/jobs.php?id=2296 ---- Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Digital Media Queen Mary, University of London - School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science As part of the wider, on-going strategic investment by Queen Mary, University of London, the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science is looking to recruit Lecturers/Senior Lecturers within the teaching and research area of Digital Media. Applicants should be knowledgeable in Media Computing, Social Computing, Semantic Media or Media Communications. Research areas of interest are: Sound & Music Computing; 3D Audio & Video; Video Gaming & Video Effects; Computer Generated Imagery; Digital Cinema; Social Networks; Pervasive/Ubiquitous Computing; Semantic Web for Mobile; Wearable Computing; Semantic Web for Media; Media Semantics; Media coding, compression & streaming; Network Mediated Arts & Performance. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in the relevant research area with an appropriate publication record and should have experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching appropriate to the level of the appointment. All candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to teach at any level within the area of expertise and across a range of subjects at a more introductory level, and demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the process of teaching. Some overseas teaching may be required as part of the School's wide-ranging programmes of study. The School of EECS is an exciting and dynamic environment with a research portfolio of £36m, with £13m in new grants announced in 2009/10 equating to about 45% of the figure for the whole of Science and Engineering at QMUL. In the RAE2008, 75% of the School's Computer Science submitted staff were rated 3* or 4*, with 50% for the corresponding Electronic Engineering submitted staff. The School has 60 research active academic staff, about 80 post doctoral researchers and about 200 PhD students, with 8 School members holding prestigious research fellowships. The posts are full time and permanent, starting in September 2011. Starting salary will be in the range of £37,669-£46,938 for Lecturers and £49,619-£55,479 for Senior Lecturers. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, final salary pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Informal enquiries should be addressed to the Head of School, Professor Mark Sandler, on 020 7882 7680 or at head@xxxxxxxx Details about the School can be found at www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk. Further details and an application form can be found at: www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies Completed application forms along your CV quoting reference 11082/AW for Lecturer posts and reference 11083/AW for Senior Lecturer posts should be sent to The Recruitment Administrator, School of EECS, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS or by email to applications@xxxxxxxx The closing date for applications is 5pm on 6th May 2011 and interviews will be held in late June 2011. Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality More information: http://webapps.qmul.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/jobs.php?id=2295


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