Research Associate in Human Factors in Virtual Reality

Recruiter
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Location
Warwickshire
Salary
31611.00 - 40002.00 GBP Annual
Posted
05 Oct 2017
Closes
26 Oct 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Research Associate - Human Factors in Virtual Reality

Salary: GBP31,611 - GBP40,002 per annum

Grade: 7 Mode: Full Time, Fixed Term until July 2018

Ref: REQ005399

The Faculty of Art and Humanities has an exciting post available in Human Factors and Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Realities. The Faculty has a strong portfolio of research and teaching and learning activity linked to Virtual Reality. The role will involve undertaking human factors research to inform the development of novel virtual environments, as well as designing and undertaking evaluation studies. The post holder will support the full utilisation of the VR technology available at Coventry University, and significantly contribute to evaluations and user trials involving data collection, basic data analysis and reporting. As well as undertaking some specific evaluation studies in the transport and health domains, the candidate is further encouraged to develop his or her own expertise and research agenda. For informal discussion, please contact Dr Louise Moody Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 5 November 2017