Research Scientist in Information Technology
Sharp Laboratories of Europe
Oxford, UK
Sharp Laboratories of Europe is looking for a research scientist in
Information Technology to join its very successful team based on the
Oxford Science Park. We are one of the leading European research
centers in consumer electronics with many successful products in the
market. A research scientist will join a project in
technology-enhanced learning on portable electronic devices. This will
involve the innovation of new product/service concepts.
To be considered for this position you must be creative,
self-motivated, user-focused, flexible, and a team-worker. You should
enjoy solving hard problems, programming, and be able to take
requirements quickly to working prototype. You are likely to be
involved in business trips to Europe and the Far East.
A good first degree in Maths, Computer Science, Engineering, or a
related field is essential, and an MSc or higher degree is
desirable. Your skills will ideally include:
- Experience working within an R&D team
- Natural programming ability (e.g. C/C++, Java, Perl or others)
- Background in one or more of the following areas
- Practical HCI methods and user interface design for portable
platforms
- E-learning or technology-enhanced learning
- Natural language processing or language pedagogy
You are expected to have a strong desire to influence the future of
consumer electronics by creating innovative ideas and pursuing them
through patents and prototypes to products.
Applicants should send a covering letter and CV quoting ref. SLE-ITS1
to Christine McGuigan, Sharp Laboratories of Europe Limited, Edmund
Halley Road, Oxford OX4 4GB. Alternatively email: jobs@sharp.co.uk
You can read more about our work at www.sle.sharp.co.uk
-- Phil Edmonds ( phil@sharp.co.uk Sharp Laboratories of Europe ) www.sle.sharp.co.uk Oxford Science Park ( phone: +44 1865 747711 Oxford, OX4 4GB, United Kingdom ) fax: +44 1865 714170
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