PRR Project

Summary

The prospective researcher is anticipated to actively contribute to the multifaceted research agenda of MASSIVE Multisensory VR Lab. The new team member is expected to engage in various lab activities, including:Elaborating project proposals for national and international funding programs.Writing scientific articles.Designing and conducting experimental studies.Performing statistical analyses.Supervising PhD students and fellows from research projects.Participating in the creation of 3D Immersive Multisensory Virtual Environments.Contributing to dissemination activities, both academic and public, such as in schools or businesses.Participation in the creation of Multisensory Virtual Reality ExperiencesThe sought-after scientific profile includes:A young researcher with a Ph.D. in computer science specialising in Virtual Reality.Proficiency in computer graphics, virtual reality, human-computer interaction, and the creation of 3D virtual environments.Proven experience in writing articles, demonstrated by a solid track record of publications in top Scopus journals within the virtual reality domain.Proven experience in conducting user studies.Proven experience in carrying out statistical analyses.Proven experience in creating 3D virtual environments.Proven experience in creating Virtual Reality Experiences.The rationale for hiring in this scientific area is rooted in the crucial role this expertise plays in fulfilling the MASSIVE lab´s mission and contributing to the overarching missions of UTAD and INESC TEC. Virtual reality, as a transformative technology, requires a specialised skill set for pushing the boundaries of research and innovation.The selected candidate will add more critical mass and thus contribute to achieving the lab´s goals. Currently, the lab´s research team comprises academic Professors with only 50% of their time devoted to research and research fellows focused on specific projects and PhD studies. Being in a stable position and fully dedicated to research, this strategic hire empowers the team to be more ambitious, amplifying its impact across all operational domains. For example, this new member will guarantee more support and supervision of the research activities that are being carried out in the lab. Because of this, we expect to increase our participation in European Research Projects, the quality and quantity of publications, and the impact of our activities. Moreover, we consider this strategic hire critical to achieving one of the sought-after goals, which is to become a reference R&D laboratory in Europe in the field of multisensory virtual reality and technology, fostering innovation across diverse application areas, including education, training, tourism, and industry.