Researcher (Interaction and App Design)

We're looking for a Researcher who has experience of software production, contemporary mobile app development methodologies and technologies, production and prototyping, and of working in a customer focused environment.

The post is business focused, to deliver innovation support, consultancy and Research and Development services to SME clients in Yorkshire, and will be funded through the Innovation Futures programme.

Working as part of C3RI's new Interaction Design team, you will have expertise in the areas of app design, knowledge of web/digital media, software version control systems, programming skills such as C++, Objective C and/or C#, as well as MS Office applications, and the ability to relate stakeholder needs to potential web or mobile solutions.

You will have a degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline and have excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing demands. The ability to work well as part of a team is essential.

The Cultural, Communication and Computing Research Institute (C3RI) is Sheffield Hallam University's largest and highest rated community of researchers. See

Our employment package includes generous holiday entitlements, pension scheme and other staff benefits such as wellbeing initiatives, child care vouchers, development and training courses and assorted staff discounts.

Non-EU Nationals please note

We welcome applications from non-EEA applicants. However, we have a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK. Before applying please check whether you would be eligible to work in the UK under the points-based system by using the UKBA points-based calculator. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website. If you will need a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship, contact us before applying to check whether we should be able to issue one if you're appointed.

Fixed-term until 30/06/2015

To apply, or get more information about this post, please click on the apply button below

Please quote reference: ACE 314/13

Closing date: 17 January 2014 at 12.00 noon

Please be aware we only accept completed Sheffield Hallam University application forms. Please do not send CV's.

Job share applicants welcome