Studio Technician (Screen and Media)

Job Title: Studio Technician (Screen and Media)

School: School of Communication and Media (CoSTAR Screen Lab)

Campus: Belfast / CoSTAR Screen Lab at Studio Ulster

Salary: Grade 5 (£28,778 per annum)

Closing Date: 01 September 2026

Reference Number: 043467

(Fixed term until 30 March 2029 / Full-Time)

ABOUT US

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

THE ROLE

The postholder will support research and development activities, working in teams with academic researchers and industry. They will have a critical role to play in supporting the technical development and rapid adoption of technologies and processes in virtual production in the screen industries in Northern Ireland, and they will be intrinsically involved in the design and delivery of virtual production training courses, providing technical support to staff, students and continuing professional development with industry.

ABOUT YOU

• 1. You will hold an HNC or equivalent/or higher level in Screen, Media, or a related discipline. Candidates without the relevant academic qualification who have relevant experience will also be considered.
• 2. You will have expertise and experience in Virtual Production pipelines, with a focus on LED Volumes and Camera tracking.
• 3. You will have an understanding of and specialist operational experience in Unreal Engine.

Please find our employee benefits here: Employee Services & Benefits (ulster.ac.uk)

The School of Communication and Media holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/transformed-uk-athena-swan-charter and on our University website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.