Research Associate in Active Virtual Real-world - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Leverhulme Trust is to fund a three-year multidisciplinary research project, entitled "Active Virtual Real-World Colour Vision" led by Professor D.

Foster in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Dr Paul Warren in the Division of Psychology, Communication & Human Neuroscience.

The aim of the project is to test fundamental issues concerning real-world colour perception by individuals free to observe and move while immersed in realistic, natural 3D environments.

Overall Purpose of the Job

The nominated RA will undertake the design and running of psychophysical experiments in the Manchester Virtual Reality (VR2) Facility and will collaborate in their analysis and publication.

The RA will be supported by the VR2 Facility team under the direction of Dr Warren.

Information about the grant holders and the VR2 Facility is available here

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
Professor David Foster / Dr Paul Warren

General enquiries:

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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.