The successful Candidate will be a Software Development Engineer with sound knowledge of the development and application of commercial gaming engines.
Background in working with Open Source Code environments, in particular commercially available Virtual Environments, such as OpenSim technologies, is required.
Acknowledged ability to work in a small team and develop relationships with distributed colleagues from academia and industry.

The role is to assist in developing the application of Virtual Operations Environments using commercially available software packages, gaming engines and bespoke software packages within Commercial and Homeland Security environments.

Development of commercially available software packages, gaming engines and bespoke software packages for use within Virtual Collaborative Environments
Software development (Java, C++, Visual .NET, Visual Basic, Visual C/++ preferred) Systems Architecture knowledge advantageous.

Must be a well motivated team player.
Working on a research project with team members based in the USA and the UK.
Close collaborative work will be required to ensure that maximum potential is gained from the research.

Research & development of commercial software packages and gaming engines to develop applications for use in Virtual Collaborative Environments.
Develop bespoke software packages to enhance utility of Virtual Collaborative Environments.
Maintain liaison with US based Project staff. Work in collaboration with engineers and PhD students
Track and incorporate research outputs from the project
Maintain research records of Project developments.
Attend meetings and conferences as required.

The successful candidate will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment