PhD Studentship

De Montfort University -3D Digital Interpretation with English Heritage

Faculty of Art, Design & Humanities, De Montfort University, Leicester

Starting October 2013

Based in the Digital Building Heritage Group the successful applicant for this fully funded PhD studentship will work with English Heritage, Britain’s leading public sector heritage organisation to explore novel applications for 3D graphics, display and interaction technologies in the interpretation and understanding of nationally important historic properties. 3D digital technologies are a potential future means of overcoming existing physical and logistical difficulties associated with promoting and explaining complex historic sites and buildings to a more demanding, technically literate and device enabled public. However there remain significant barriers to their uptake for instance in the areas of active on-site digital curation and augmented reality on mobile platforms. With a strong background in 3D graphics programming and an interest in history the successful applicant will conceptualise, develop and test potential imaging and 3D digital interpretation solutions for real-world use.

For a more detailed description of the studentship project please visit http://www.dmu.ac.uk/3d or contact Dr. Douglas Cawthorne on +44 (0)116 257 7442 or email DCawthorne@dmu.ac.uk

This research opportunity builds on our excellent past achievements and looking forward to REF2014 and beyond. It will develop the university’s research capacity into new and evolving areas of study, enhancing DMU’s national and international research partnerships.

Applications are invited from UK or EU students with a good first degree (First, 2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Doctoral scholarships are available for up to three years full-time study starting October 2013 and provide a bursary of £13,770pa in addition to university tuition fees.

To download an application pack, please click on the Apply button below.

Please quote ref:  DMU Research Scholarships 2013 ADH FB4

Closing date:  Friday 15^th March 2013