Position ID: P2Number of Post: 3Location: Addis AbabaLength of Employment: PermanentSalary & Benefits: NegotiableClosing Date: August 30, 2014Job Description and Summary of Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Animation and Simulation Expert (3D Computer Graphics Generalist) will be responsible for generating 3D models and animations.  Knowledge of rigging, texturing and animating is required, as is exporting of animations from graphics programs into game engines. An artist’s eye is important; e.g. you need to be able to create a quality animation of a person’s head and face from pictures and videos of the person. While serious programming knowledge is not required, the ability to write simple scripts is necessary. You should have significant experience with Maya, 3DsMax or Blender. You should be either familiar with the Linux operating system, or willing to learn to work in a Linux environment. Also, even if your experience is in Maya or 3DsMax, you should be willing to learn Blender well enough to utilize it for your 3D graphics work.Most of the work will involve the OpenCog’s open source AI codebase focusing on machine learning based data analysis, computational linguistics, computer vision, mobile robots and cognitive robotics, cognitive architectures, gaming world and artificial general intelligence.see http://wiki.opencog.org/w/Development and http://wiki.opencog.org/w/Category:OpenCog_Developer%27s_GuideJob RequirementsEducation: Diploma or 1st Degree, on subjects like Graphic Designing, 3D Animation Arts, 3D Simulation, Computer Science, Information Technology/Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields with Cumulative GPA 2.6 and above.Experience: Applicants should at least have a 1-year work experience on the software tools like Unity 3D, Maya, 3D-MAX, Blender, Auto CAD or other related Animation Software and a proficient knowledge and skill on Game Developing Arts and Animation Characters.Skills: Profound knowledge on C++, Java, Java Script and Html 5Languages: Communication in Excellent English and Amharic* Although much of the work involves Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, prior knowledge of AI is not required.How to ApplyYour application letter must include the following information. Name of the position you have applied for (P1, P2, P3), Date of application, Summary of your qualifications and experience, Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job, Permanent address (or your present address if different from your permanent one) and telephone number.Please send your CV, application letter, Grade report, additional documents presenting your previous Art Work. recommendations and references related to the specific working environment and you other credentials only through the through the form on : https://icog-labs.com/jobs/ page. Or You can personally drop by to our office located around Sidist Killo, on the first floor of Leadership Institute, first floor, office number 106.*Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short-listed and contacted.