Research Associate

Applications are invited for a Research Associate post in the School of Computer Science & Informatics at Cardiff University, to lead the development of interactive prototypes to support physical activity in home environments as part of the EPSRC New Investigator Award project “Smart Cues Toolkit: Supporting Physical Activity at Home with Interactive Contextual Cues”, which is focused on exploring how smart devices grounded in behaviour change and habit formation research could support physical activity and lead to positive changes in behaviour. The overall aim of this project is to develop a toolkit (including a set of interaction techniques, design patterns, recommended materials and form factors for smart cues; a set of validated prototypes; and case studies showcasing implementation challenges and solutions) that will help researchers and developers design behaviour change interventions by providing guidance on developing technologies that support habit formation at home. For this post, the specific focus will be on leading iterative design and development of interactive prototypes that will be deployed in participants homes in later stages of the project. 

You will work closely with researchers from the Human-Centred Computing Research Section and our external collaborators. You will possess or be near the completion of a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction or a related area or have relevant industrial experience.

The position is full-time (35 hours per week), available from 1st October 2024 and is fixed term for 24 months.

The appointment will be made, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, within the Grade 6 scale, currently starting at £39,347 per annum, with 4 annual increments up to £44,263 per annum.

For an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr Katarzyna Stawarz (stawarzk@cardiff.ac.uk). For an informal discussion about the application process please contact Simon Hogg (comsc-hr@cardiff.ac.uk).

It is Cardiff University's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for shortlisting. Therefore, candidates must evidence they meet ALL the essential criteria and, where relevant, the desirable.

As part of the application process, you are asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined in the person specification.

Please find a template for this document here: Supporting statement template - Research Associate.docx

When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure you name it with the vacancy reference number: 19055BR.

Closing date: Sunday, 27 October 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting all its employees in achieving the necessary balance between their work and their personal lives. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of support for staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds. Cardiff University positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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