We know that there are some of you out there who have more than an amateur interest in gaming and games design.
It’s possible that you might not have heard, but there’s a new PhD being offered by Portsmouth University which could be right up your street if you fancy getting involved in some pretty advanced research.
The studentship aims to explore recent innovations in gaming mechanics, player experience, platforms, content, emotion, AI, audio, graphics and genres to develop experimental games for the public domain.
You’d be based at the the Centre for Cultural and Industrial
Technologies Research which is part of the Faculty of Creative & Cultural Industries and already have a degree in games, digital media, computer science or something similar.
If this has sparked some interest then check through the requirements below and get in touch with Dr Dan Pinchbeck (Dan.Pinchbeck(at)port.ac.uk).
As usual, don’t forget to say where you heard about it.
Requirements
Applicants will have a good first degree (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) and ideally a Masters (or equivalent) in games, digital media, computer
science or the equivalent.
As this doctorate will include a substantial level of prototyping and development, experience of game design or development is highly desirable, as is experience of working in the games industry.
Applicants who have worked professionally in games development and are looking to return to academic study are particularly welcome.
Applications should include:
“¢ a full CV including personal details, qualifications, educational history and, where applicable, any employment or other experience relevant to the application
“¢ contact details for TWO referees able to comment on your
academic performance
“¢ a statement of 1,000 (words) outlining your proposed project, identifying the objectives of the research and discussing how the work will build on or challenge existing research in the field.
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