Research Associate/Fellow, SPRITE +, XRCET TIPSS

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un poste de Research Associate/Fellow à l'Université de Manchester, axée sur les technologies XR et les enjeux de confiance, identité, vie privée et sécurité. Le candidat idéal travaillera sur un projet de recherche innovant et interdisciplinaire, avec des options de travail flexible et un environnement inclusif.

Benefits

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Familiarité avec les enjeux TIPSS liés aux technologies XR.
• Capacité à travailler à travers les disciplines.
• Compétences en synthèse et génération d'impact.

Responsibilities

• Travailler sur le projet de recherche sur l'évolution des technologies XR.
• Collaborer avec le groupe de pilotage et l'équipe projet.
• Participer à la génération d'impact et à la communication.

Skills

Literature review

Communication with non-academic audiences

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

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Research Associate/Fellow, SPRITE +, XRCET TIPSS, Manchester

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Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

THE PROJECT

SPRITE+ Deep Dive: Extended Reality Convergence with other Emerging Technologies and the implications for Trust, Identity, Privacy, Safety, and Security (XRCET-TIPSS)

We are recruiting a Research Associate/Fellow to work on this one year deep dive project on the future evolution of Extended Reality (XR) technologies and what this means for TIPSS risks and risk mitigation, in particular focusing on the ways in which the convergence of XR with other emerging technologies (e.g., AI, neurotech) will transform and disrupt issues of TIPSS in the next 5-15 years.

About SPRITE+

SPRITE+ is a UKRI-funded NetworkPlus led by the University of Manchester. It is a vehicle for collaboration, supporting engagement between people involved in research, practice, and policy relevant to Trust Identity Privacy and Security (TIPS). Since its launch in late 2019, we have built an active community of over 1000 members from across academia, industry, government and third sector and recruited numerous Project Partners from industry, government, law enforcement, and third sector stakeholders. We have delivered over forty activities so far, including funding calls (funded seventeen projects), community-building meetings, workshops and conferences, showcase events and a programme of activities for early career researchers. For details of our goals and activities see our website, https://spritehub.org.

The Research Associate/Fellow role

As the XRCET-TIPSS research associate/fellow you will have opportunities to hone your skills in literature review and synthesis, impact generation, and communication with non-academic audiences. You will work closely with the XR TIPSS Community of Interest Steering Group, the project team, and with RAs/RFs working on the three other Deep Dive topics.

This post is funded for 12 months FTE. The successful candidate may fill the post full-time for one year or part-time for a longer period however the project must be complete by 31st August 2027. We are open to a range of flexible working options.

We welcome applications from scholars familiar with the TIPSS issues associated with XR and/or other new and emerging technologies, from any disciplinary background, and with the ability to work across disciplines to build a holistic understanding of XRCET TIPSS issues. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary and cross-sector project team and steering group.

Interview date: 15th July

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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, 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.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

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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.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.