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Principal Investigator-MRC Studio

1 month ago


Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Durham College Full time
About Durham College

Durham College is a leading post-secondary institution that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our mission is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the ever-changing job market.

We offer a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including game development, computing science, and information technology. Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby provide students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

The Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship is seeking a highly motivated and experienced VR Specialist to join the Mixed-Reality Capture (MRC) Studio team. As a VR Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of real-world solutions for industry partners through applied research and knowledge transfer projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct applied research projects in collaboration with college staff and industry partners.
  • Develop work plans in collaboration with industry partners, including specific resource requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Attend meetings and present project scopes, deliverables, and metrics.
  • Identify human resource needs and interview/hire student research assistants.
  • Supervise and mentor student research assistants.
  • Provide technical expertise and leadership for applied research projects.
  • Prepare and implement dissemination activities, including assisting research assistants in the preparation of final materials/reports.
  • Assist college staff and students with development and completion of final reports and collection of metrics.
  • Assist with follow-up activities with industry clients or funders.
  • Present findings at internal and external events, including conferences and seminars, as required.
Requirements
  • An undergraduate degree or diploma in Game Development, Computing Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Three to five years of relevant industry experience and demonstrated ability in fields and technologies relevant to project opportunities with a demonstratable body of professional work (portfolio).
  • Demonstrated research skills and project delivery abilities preferably with experience carrying out research projects.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize projects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills, with ability to work and communicate effectively in remote or studio working environments, as necessary.
  • Self-motivated and independent worker who also functions well in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to present and interact with a variety of stakeholders including students, other faculty members, support staff, administrators, other departments within the college, and with external partners.
  • Uncompromised commitment to confidentiality.
Technical Requirements
  • Technical and creative knowledge of Unreal Engine and/or Unity, Blueprints, and binary optimization/deployment for multiple platforms including Windows and Android. Packaging for iOS is an asset.
  • Established track record creating VR applications in UE for both Windows and Android platforms.
  • Experience using project management trackers.
  • Experience integrating external hardware through plug-ins or Live Link is a strong asset.
  • Experience with git-based version control repositories is an asset.
  • C++ programming experience in the UE environment is an asset but not required.

Salary: $54.91 per hour

Hours: Up to 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required. Some travel to industry partner premises may be required.