Arts, Visualization, Advanced Technologies and Research
AVATAR, a multidisciplinary hiring initiative at Louisiana State University, establishes a university-wide faculty focus on the intersections among art, technology and computation, creating new research areas in virtual environments, digital art, electroacoustic music, animation, video game design, scientific visualization and more.
The AVATAR Initative will bring at least six (6) new faculty to LSU, the state's flagship university. Faculty working through the AVATAR Initiative will conduct research primarily in intelligent and responsive systems (video games, training systems and simulation visualizations) and collaborative digital media arts.
AVATAR supports economic development in the state through new technologies, leveraging of generous state tax incentives for digital media and providing new curricula to train a talented workforce for one of Louisiana's vibrant and growing industries.
AVATAR is seeking new faculty in four key areas:
- Computer Graphics
- Interactive Systems
- Digital Art & Design
- Computer Music
For more information, contact avatar@lsu.edu
