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[NHTV Gaming Recruitment]

NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences is an independent and international higher education institution, specialising in the disciplines of Games & Media, Hotel & Facility, Imagineering, Leisure, Tourism and Urban Development, Logistics & Mobility.

The institute seeks to create a distinct profile for itself as a centre for education, research and knowledge. It is in this capacity that the institute is committed to making a contribution to our globalising society by training young people to become responsible professionals – in conjunction with the international industries. Furthermore, the institute aims to create a stimulating workplace for both students and staff, to enable them to integrate knowledge and skills, to develop their talents to the fullest and apply these to society in a professional and responsible manner.


The Academy for Digital Entertainment of NHTV University for Applied Sciences in Breda (The Netherlands) offers bachelor programs in ‘Game Architecture & Design’ and ‘Media & Entertainment Management’. The Game Architecture & Design program has a 3D Programming, a 3D Art and an At & Technology for Next Generation Entertainment specialisation. The Media & Entertainment Management program has specialisations in Media & Entertainment Marketing and Media & Entertainment Production. A Master program in Media Innovation is being developed now.

All our programs scored first in the national ranking 2009, because of the vocational approach and the quality and experience of the staff. Working at NHTV is like working in the entertainment industry, but without the pressure of production deadlines. The staff of the academy is recruited from all over the world (e.g. US, UK, Australia, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands) and all courses are taught in English.


For the start of a research programme in the field of mobile technology and artificial intelligence we are recruiting a

Junior Research Assistant Programmer 1.0 fte


Offer
We offer you an academic position within the most experienced international entertainment development team in the country in an attractive, friendly working environment, lacking in competition (collegiality is an important value). You have the possibility to work on research projects, together with students and working with a selective group of enthusiastic and motivated students.

Job profile
You will develop software for a research project, involving mobile technology and artificial intelligence and will participate in the research team and research meetings. Also you will be writing technical documentation and user manuals.

Candidate profile
You have experience with programming games or in relation to artificial intelligence (for example C++), which is a passion of yours. Also your programming -experience out of leisure is valuable to us! You have a bachelor degree in the field of knowledge (gaming or IT) or a MBO-4 graduation with excellent marks. We are looking for candidates who have just graduated, or who have working experience up to two years. We specifically invite graduates from NHTV International Game Architecture & Design or with the Bachelor of Art and Technology in Game Design and Development (HKU Utrecht) to apply. Apart from this you have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Salary & Benefits
The salary of this position is determined by the career pattern of salary scale 8, as agreed in the Dutch collective labour agreement for employees in higher professional education (CAO-HBO). In full-time employment, the maximum gross monthly salary is EUR 3021.67 excluding 8% holiday allowance and an end of the year bonus of 8,3%. NHTV offers facilities for costs of relocation. Dutch Tax authorities may offer tax reduction to applicants from abroad.

Applications
We would like to invite you to apply via the online application form, for which the link is provided on www.nhtv.nl/ENG/working-at-nhtv/vacancies . Applications via e-mail or letter will not be processed. If you already have an account in our Talentpool, you can log in and use apply to this position directly. The information in your profile will be used for your application which saves you time filing your application. In case of equal employability, internal candidates are given preference.