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Computer Programmer 

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Nov 5, 2018

Job Details

Job Purpose

The objective of this project is to develop a battery of computeristed tests which index cognitive ability and manual dexterity and that can be played on a smartphone device. In the future we hope to use this battery for clinical assessments. The postholder will be required to work with a team of psychologists to develop the computerized tests. The postholder will not be responsible for the conceptual development of the tests but rather for their implementation. Previous experience with developing test/games for smartphone devices is desirable.

Job Description

The postholder's primary responsibility will be to develop a battery of computeristed tests which index cognitive ability and manual dexterity and that can be played on a smartphone device. This task will include:

  • Liasing with a team of psychologists regarding the conceptual development of the tests
  • Implementing the tests as games that are enjoyable and easy to play on a smartphone device
  • Developing an ethical and secure means of transferring data from smartphone devices to university-approved secure servers.

 

Some tests may use face recognition algorithms and kinematic analysis of users' gestures thus previous experience with these technologies is highly desirable.

Person Specification

  • Previous experience with developing test/games for smartphone devices is desirable
  • Previous experience with academic research is welcomed but not essential
  • Previous experience with face recognition / kinematic analysis is highly desirable

Company

Global Academy Jobs works with over 250 universities worldwide to promote academic mobility and international research collaboration. Global problems need international solutions. Our jobs board and emails reach the academics and researchers who can help.

"The globalisation of higher education continues apace, driving in turn the ongoing development of the global knowledge economy, striving for solutions to the world’s problems and educating a next generation of leaders and contributors."

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