PhD Research Fellow in Challenges for Human Vision in XR

21st November 2022
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The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (HS) have a vacancy for a position as

PhD Research Fellow in Challenges for Human Vision in XR
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About the position

USN has a vacancy for a 100% position as PhD Research Fellow at the National Centre for Optics, Vision and Eye Care to work in the cross-faculty project Effective utilization of commercially available immersive technology for learning, training and behaviour from 02.01.2023. The position is formally attached to the Department of Optometry, Radiography and Lighting Design; The place of employment is at the University’s Campus Kongsberg.

The employment period will be three years of full time with no teaching obligations, and there is a premise for employment that the PhD Research Fellow is enrolled in USN’s PhD-program in Personcentred Healthcare within three months of accession in the position

About the PhD-project

Extended reality (XR) technologies such as virtual and augmented reality head-mounted devices (AR/MR/VR) will disrupt our ways of living in a digital age by presenting new approaches to consume and process information. This change will influence how we live our lives – the ways in which we learn, work, shop, and play – and will have a profound impact on community and societal interactions. The impending mass adoption of immersive technologies raises fundamental questions about the risks and opportunities afforded by these technologies. In this PhD project, methods for identifying and mapping issues related to inclusion and accessibility, as well as risk and harm, in relation to common eye and vision problems such as refractive errors, stereo and colour vision deficiencies, will be combined with methods for developing guidance that will support safe, trustworthy, inclusive, human-centred, and agency-driven development and production of XR technologies. The project will be part of, and is partly funded through the EU project XR4Human

Qualifications

Applicants to the PhD position must have a

• Master’s degree in optometry, psychology or another relevant field within the application deadline, preferably with a focus on refractive errors and/or visual perceptual aspects.
• The applicant must have knowledge and experience with vision science and quantitative research methods, both practical and theoretical.
• It is an advantage that the applicant also has knowledge and experience with qualitative research methods, as well as with XR technology.
• It is a requirement that the successful applicant is granted admission to the USN’s doctoral programme in Person-Centred Health Care within three months of accession in the position. For admission to the programme the weighted average grade B or higher is usually required.
• Applicants must have an excellent command of written and spoken English and preferably at least one Scandinavian language.
• Previous experience with publications is advantageous but not required.

Personal Characteristics

• The candidate should have competency, willingness, and interest in learning the relevant topics of the PhD project and associated areas such as experimental design and research methods, as well as statistics/data science.
• The candidate must have the ability to work independently and at the same time have the motivation to share knowledge and take part in teamwork.
• Co-operation between staff members across disciplines and campuses is an integrated part of the working atmosphere at the University of South-Eastern Norway.
• The candidate must be motivated and demonstrate a proven ability to work effectively within a team and in a collegiate manner to formulate and realise common objectives
• Personal suitability for the post will be emphasised.

We offer

• A stimulating and growing research environment, with good opportunities to develop your career and your academic skills
• A good social environment
• Attractive welfare benefits in the State Pension Plan
• Opportunity for physical activities within working hours

Salary

PhD Research Fellow (code 1017): NOK 501 200 a year. Further promotion will be based on time served in the position.

A statutory contribution to the state pension plan will be deducted from the employee’s salary.

Other information

The Academic Appointments Board for PhD Research Fellowships is responsible for the appointment. An expert assessment of applicants will be carried out. The candidates deemed best qualified will be invited to an interview.

The person appointed must comply with the laws, regulations and agreements that apply at any given time to the post. Please note that approved work permit is a prerequisite for the employment.

According to its human resources policy, the University of South-Eastern Norway targets a balanced gender composition and aims to recruit persons with a background as an immigrant.

The University contributes to the Inkluderingsdugnaden (a voluntary scheme to promote inclusion), and it is our aim that our employees, to the fullest extent possible, shall reflect the diversity of the general population. We therefore encourage qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for the post. The University will facilitate the workplace for employees with disabilities.

Pursuant to section 25, 2nd paragraph of the Freedom of Information Act, information on the applicant may be disclosed even if the applicant has requested not be included on the list of applicants. Applicants will be notified if such requests are not allowed.

Contact information

For more information about the position, please contact:
Professor Rigmor C. Baraas, phone +47 928 366 59 or Associate Professor Lene A. Hagen, +47 31 00 95 51

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
Senior Consultant Ruth-Helen Haugerud, tlf: 35 95 26 17, epost: ruth.haugerud@usn.no

How to apply

The University of South-Eastern Norway makes use of online application management. Applicants to the post must register their application and CV with enclosures online via the Jobbnorge recruitment portal by clicking on the link on the right-hand side –  “Søk stillingen” (Apply for the post).

The following documents shall be attached to the online application:

• Transcripts and diplomas of Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees (120 ECTS)
• Other relevant certificates (if applicable, must be specified)
• A motivation letter
• Documentation of english proficiency [if required for the position]
• Any scientific publications and a list of these
• Three references (contact information)

Please note that all documents must be in a Scandinavian language or in English. Any translations must be certified.

The application will be assessed on the basis of the attached documentation as requested above. Each applicant is responsible for ensuring that the required documentation has been uploaded with the application deadline.

The University has been awarded a Charter & Code certificate by the European Commission, and is entitled to use the HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) logo. The University is also a member of the EURAXESS network, which contributes to good working conditions for mobile researchers.

About USN

The University of South-Eastern Norway, USN, is one of Norway’s largest higher education institutions, with around 18,000 students and 1,900 employees across eight different campuses.
We offer studies, research and knowledge dissemination, all targeting various professions and working life and with a high level of quality internationally. Our goal as a University is to create value both for the individual student and for business and commerce, the public sector and society in general. We achieve this by utilising the best tools we have: education and research.
USN is a University with a strong social commitment where studies and working life are integrated. At USN, we focus on practice-relevant, profession-oriented and applied research and education.

The students shall benefit from innovative educational methods and challenging studies closely associated with society’s requirements and needs. They will learn how to adapt to a society and working life that is constantly changing. The University shall meet major social challenges with knowledge and expertise, helping to promote practical solutions, structural changes and new ways of thinking. USN’s academic activities shall be embodied by a clear dedication to the UN’s sustainable development goals. The University aims to realise this main profile in close cooperation with society and working life.
For more information on USN, please go to www.usn.no

 

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Deadline

21st November 2022

Employer

University of South-Eastern Norway

Municipality

Kongsberg

Scope

Fulltime (1 jobs)
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Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service

Campus Kongsberg

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