About the role The Department of Computer Science at the University of Bath are looking for a highly motivated individual to help with research in the area of immersive technology (especially VR and AR). The project aims to investigate novel immersive systems, focusing on systems that involve physiological sensing and physical activity, and explore their effects on users. This role involves supporting projects related to immersive technology through coordination, data collection, data analysis, contributions to write-up of publications, outreach and wider dissemination as well as other impact activities. The position will form part of a team of researchers, dedicated to creating the next generation of VR/AR experiences. As well as working within the team, you will collaborate with a number of industrial and academic partners to ensure that the solutions developed are relevant and that they will be adopted in the real-world. The ideal candidate should have experience with novel immersive systems, in particular systems that involve physiological sensing and physical activity, and exploring their effects on users. The ideal candidate should have experience in coordination of research activities, data collection, data analysis, contributions to write-up of publications, outreach and wider dissemination as well as other impact activities. For informal discussions relating to this role, please contact Dr Christof Lutteroth, cl2073@bath.ac.uk What we can offer you: We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more A family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce Relocation allowance Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on X for more information. Closing Date: 12 May 2025 Department: Education & Research Salary: £30,805 to £37,174