University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit an Assistant Research Fellow in Film Studies

Purpose of role

The candidate for this role will support research activities led by the Research Base on Internationalising Screen Industries, Mixed Reality Lab, and other Research projects that complement the Schools foci of cultural industries.

Initially the focus will be on Virtual Production (VP), which will include the development of a screenplay that will be realised into a moving image. The post holder will assist in pre-production, production, and post-production, contributing both to research and creative development. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate possesses sufficient technological knowledge of filmmaking to support tasks such as (but not limited to) research into cinematography techniques and post-production workflows specific to VP filmmaking. Additionally, the research assistant is expected to support the filming of the short VP film, particularly in advancing practical techniques identified during the research phase of pre-production, to ensure that the project fulfils its principal aim.It is also expected that after one year the role older would have developed skills to support projects in the mixed reality lab.

Your Responsibility

• To undertake supervised research which may include planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and fieldwork, developing questionnaires and conducting surveys within the framework of an agreed programme
• To contribute to the production of research reports and publications
• To continue to develop skills in and knowledge of research methods and techniques and contribute to the development of/or choice of techniques, models, methods, critiques and approaches.
• To build relationships with internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding and form relationships for future collaborations
• To work in conjunction with others in the research team, achieve objectives and deadlines of the research project
• To participate in training and staff development events as trainer or trainee as appropriate
• To maintain appropriate professional development, expertise and awareness
• To undertake other tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be required

About You

Essential

• Degree in relevant subject area.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information.
• Developing research skills.
• Ability to contribute to method improvement.
• Analytical ability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally.
• Evidence of sufficient breadth or depth of research methodologies and techniques to work in research area.

Desirable

• Demonstrates a desire to further develop skills and knowledge of research methods and techniques
• Some practical experience of applying the specialist skills approaches and techniques required for the role.
• Evidence in use of research methodologies and techniques to work within research area.
• Master’s Degree, or equivalent in relevant subject area.

About Us

Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 9,000 in just 20 years.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

This is a temporary post that you will be offered a fixed term outsource contract initially of 2 years with a probation of 2 months with University of Nottingham Ningbo China. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.

Applicants should apply via our on-line application system before 17 December 2024. Only on-line applications made at (http://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn) will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.

Enquiries

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Recruitment Team, Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age*, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

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