About the Opportunity
The Relational Agents Group at Northeastern University is an academic research laboratory that develops computer animated conversational agents that simulate face-to-face conversation between people. These agents are used primarily in health education applications across a wide range of platforms and medical interventions, most recently to promote COVID-19 vaccination on smartphones.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
We are seeking an individual whose primary responsibility is to maintain and extend an existing graphical user interface in the Unity game engine, including a significant codebase of C# software for procedural animation, media playback, and networking. This individual will: 1) integrate new models and animations; 2) develop and implement new methods for human figure rendering and animation; 3) support multiple developers and development efforts by maintaining a common code base and derivative builds in a source control system; 4) support development efforts across desktop, web, and mobile implementations; and 5) provide training and instruction for students and staff to develop applications using the interface.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree in computer science or related technical field, or five years’ professional 3D game development experience is required. A minimum of two years’ Unity and C# experience is required. Experience in human figure animation, procedural animation, and/or character modeling and rigging, are plusses, but not required. Experience working in team environments and in research environments are plusses.
Documents to Submit:
Resume and Cover Letter
Position Type
Information Technology
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
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What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
