Research Assistant in Audio Perception and Gaming Performance

University of Limerick; Limerick; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Limerick invites applications for a Research Assistant focused on audio perception and gaming performance. The role supports an industry-partnered project with Logitech, designing experiments, evaluating spatial audio and EQ configurations, and analysing multimodal datasets to drive evidence-based recommendations for future gaming audio.

The post sits in the Faculty of Science & Engineering, Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, with a specific purpose contract and

Qualifications

• Experience designing and conducting experimental studies.
• Evaluate audio processing configurations such as spatial audio and EQ.
• Analyse multimodal datasets to inform recommendations for gaming audio.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experimental studies on audio perception and gaming performance.
• Evaluate and compare audio processing configurations (spatial audio, EQ) in experiments.
• Analyse multimodal data to generate evidence-based recommendations for next-generation gaming audio.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Audio processing

Collaborative research

Job description

Research Assistant in Audio Perception and Gaming Performance

Job Synopsis

The University of Limerick is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join a collaborative, industry-partnered project with Logitech. This role focuses on investigating the intersection of audio technology, human perception, and gaming performance. The successful candidate will design and conduct experimental studies, evaluate audio processing configurations (such as spatial audio and EQ), and analyse multimodal datasets to develop evidence-based recommendations for next-generation gaming audio. This is an excellent opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary team at the forefront of audio and human performance research.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Department of Computer Science & Information Systems

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €34,129 - €44,311 (maximum starting salary €34,129) p.a. pro rata

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Dr Fazilat Hojaji
Department of Computer Science & Information Systems
University of Limerick
Email: [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 23rd October 2026
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.
A completed online application form.

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)

Many thanks for your interest in this role.