Professor in Extended Realities

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

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Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

As Professor in Extended Realities you will help to steer the next phase of the Centre for Creative and Immersive XR (CCI-XR) development, driving it towards becoming a truly world-leading centre for immersive technologies and Extended Reality (XR).

You will shape the strategic direction of the centre and enable it to push boundaries in immersive media, human-computer interaction, and virtual experiences.

You will have experience of securing external grant funding, publishing high-quality outputs and play a pivotal role in mentoring and developing the next generation of scholars. You will be instrumental in our next REF submission, helping to shape and drive the faculty’s research ambitions.

Please see the attached job description and further information document for more detail

Please submit your CV and provide a maximum of 1000 words (approximately two sides of A4) to explain why you feel you are suitable for the post, what your recent achievements are relevant to this, and what your first five priorities for the role will be:

Interviews are anticipated to be held 18 June 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: 

Beatrice Ashton-Lelliot via email: beatrice.ashton-lelliott@port.ac.uk

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

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