University of Utah Financial Services ยท 2 months ago
Assistant Professor in Game Analytics
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Utah is seeking an Assistant Professor in Game Analytics to begin in Fall 2026. This role focuses on the study and application of computational methods to enhance games and player experiences, requiring the development of analytic frameworks and tools that advance game science and development practice.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Develop analytic frameworks, methods, or tools that advance game science and enhance game development practice
Produce high-quality scholarship while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations
Contribute to university and professional service
Qualification
Required
Applicants should hold a terminal degree in a games-related technical field (e.g., Ph.D. in Computer Science, Informatics, computationally focused social sciences, Computational Media) by the time of appointment
Candidates should demonstrate an excellent record of research publications
Candidates should have a strong potential for securing competitive external funding
Candidates should have a compelling high-impact vision
Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students
Successful candidates are expected to develop and sustain a robust program of research supported by external funding
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to produce high-quality scholarship while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations
Candidates will also be expected to contribute to university and professional service
Benefits
Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
Company
University of Utah Financial Services
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Founded in 1850
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Funding
Current Stage
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