Project Background
The Leverhulme Trust is funding a three-year multidisciplinary research project, entitled "Active Virtual Real-World Colour Vision" led by Professor D. H. 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. The advertised post is to undertake experiments and data analysis following earlier work in the project in which stimuli and methods were developed and tested.
Overall Purpose of the Job
The nominated RA will undertake the modification 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.
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
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. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor David Foster
Email: d.h.foster@manchester.ac.uk
Or
Name: Dr Paul Warren
Email: paul.warren@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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