About us
UCL’s Department of Computer Science (CS) is a top-ranked Computer Science Department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked second in the UK for research power and first in England.
The post is based within the Multi-Sensory Devices (MSD) Group, which conducts interdisciplinary research spanning Human-Computer Interaction, multisensory interfaces, haptics, sensory technologies, interactive systems and emerging applications in healthcare and human-centred computing.
About the role
The post is based within UCL Computer Science's Multi-Sensory Devices (MSD) Group and will contribute to interdisciplinary research developing novel multisensory interactions, interfaces and experiences.
The Research Fellow will design, develop and evaluate interactive prototypes integrating sensory modalities such as vision, sound, touch, smell and taste, including multisensory XR applications where relevant. The postholder will work across interaction design, software-hardware prototyping, sensory-device integration and empirical user research, collaborating with researchers and external partners to advance multisensory HCI research.
The salary scale for the role is UCL grade 7, Spine point 32 -38 currently £47,186 - £55,099
The role is funded until 31st August 2028 in the first instance.
About you
You will have a PhD (or be near completion) in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Interaction Design, XR/VR or a closely related discipline, with strong expertise in user-centred interaction design and experimental research methods. You will have experience developing interactive applications or research prototypes, excellent programming and prototyping skills, and experience integrating software with interactive hardware, sensors or sensory devices. You will also have experience designing and conducting empirical user studies, analysing research data and communicating findings through high-quality scientific publications. We particularly welcome candidates with experience in multisensory interfaces, sensory technologies or XR/VR applications, who can work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality.
Research Fellow in Multisensory Design in London employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
