Senior Research Associate in Visual Stress (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Senior Research Associate to investigate the effects of color on visual stress and design. The successful candidate will have significant postdoctoral experience and a track record of impactful research. Responsibilities include conducting experiments and utilizing advanced techniques like fNIRS. The position offers a salary range of £47,389 - £59,966, with funding available until June 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven impact from authored publications.
• Significant experience in related research fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments on the impact of color on comfort.
• Utilize colorimetry and brain imaging in research.

Skills

Experience in diagnosing visual stress

Ability to operate an intuitive colorimeter

Experimental analysis skills (EEG, fNIRS)

Education

Postdoctoral experience or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A position exists, for a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on visual stress and its implication on design.

The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

Responsibilities

• Specify and conduct experiments to understand the impact of colour on perceived comfort and neurological response when performing tasks.
• Use intuitive colorimetry, brain imaging using fNIRS and facial expression analysis as part of the research methods.

Qualifications

• Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of visual stress and the ability to operate an intuitive colorimeter.
• Experience in the specification, operation and analysis of different experimental approaches to understanding visual stress, including the use of EEG and fNIRS to assess neural correlates for visual discomfort.
• Appointment at Senior Research Associate level is dependent on significant experience as a postdoctoral research associate or equivalent, with proven impact from authored publications.

Salary and terms

Senior Research Associate: £47,389 - £59,966

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 June 2026 in the first instance.

How to apply

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and a research publication list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

Contacts and queries

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Ian Hosking for queries of a technical nature related to the role via email: [e-mail], or the application process, please contact: Mari Huhtala, Cambridge EDC Administrator, via email: [e-mail].

Please quote reference NM47428 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Equality and eligibility

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.