Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Institute of Criminal Justice Studies

Research Assistant

Employment type: Fixed term for 2 years

Employment basis: Part-time (30 hours per week)

Salary:  £17,474 - £20,238 per annum (£21,843 - £25,298 x 0.8 fte)

Post number: ZZ003658

Date published: 09 January 2017

Closing date: 29 January 2017

Interview date: 07 February 2017

The Institute of Criminal Justice Studies (ICJS) wishes to appoint a Research Assistant in 3D scanning and printing for our Forensic Futures project (lead by the Forensic Innovation Centre team).

The post will assist our team explore the suitability and use of 3D scanning and printing for forensic analysis, modelling and reconstruction.  The post-holder will conduct research towards developing new and innovative methods, applications and data analysis, using skills in computer graphics/modelling and engineering, for the purpose of enhancing the use of modern technologies in forensic investigation.

The Forensic Innovation Centre is a Times Higher Education Award-winning partnership between the University of Portsmouth and Hampshire Constabulary.  The partnership offers exciting and novel opportunities in research, at the forefront of forensic investigation in the UK.  The successful candidate will have a good honours degree in a computer graphics / modelling or engineering related subject and, desirably, have experience of working in some aspect of research and relevant product design and development.  Input into project ideas will be welcomed.

The post is four days a week, the days are by mutual negotiation.

For an informal discussion to find out more about this role please contact Dr Katherine Brown:

Email: katherine.brown@port.ac.uk   Telephone: +44 (0)23 9284 5247

It is the policy of the University to only accept applications submitted using the University’s online application system.

For detailed information about the vacancy, please select this link: ZZ003658 - Research Assistant.docx