Studio Engineer (SS13894) - Bath, BA2 7AY

Studio Engineer (SS13894) - Bath, BA2 7AY

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled environment capture and digital twin creation specialist to join our team of Studio Engineers at CAMERA. The postholder will have expertise in LiDAR, Photogrammetry, volumetric capture and will focus on technical problem solving in relation to field acquisition. You will provide technological expertise to scope and conduct new research/testing; develop in-house 3D capture and rendering systems and pipelines, lead the technical delivery of research and commercial projects; co-lead the design, maintenance and operation of scanning facilities; organise and oversee acquisition and delivery of data for industry collaborators and research partners; optimise data capture and document workflows. Experience of working with multi-disciplinary collaborations with researchers, heritage and museum institutions and with arts and theatre organisations would be beneficial.

CAMERA specialises in the research, capture and portrayal of motion, bringing together work that can be applied across disciplines. Using cutting edge technology, we explore and push the boundaries of what is known and what is possible for the benefit of the creative industries, health, rehabilitation, biomechanics, sports performance, psychology and much more. Our state-of-the-art studio includes a virtual production stage, a motion capture volume, photogrammetry body and face rig as well as virtual reality and 3D scanning equipment. CAMERA is a key partner of the £35m MyWorld programme , with teams working to create the next generation of content capture and creation tools for the creative industries across film, TV, games and immersive Virtual and Augmented/Mixed Reality. 

Further information

The position is offered on a fixed term to 31 March 2027 . FTE can be negotiated.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Rebekah Hole at

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant . an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; autism friendly university , committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff . 

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace  
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn .

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath .

 

Closing Date: 11 Sep 2026

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049