1 Research Collaborator position
(Deadline December 18th, 2020 12:00 )
Fields
Cognitive ergonomics, ageing, technostress, cognitive load, intervention strategies
Activity
The candidate will be based in a multidisciplinary team and will support activities related to co-create innovative research designs with an applicative model to complex problems.
Typical tasks include:
- strengthening research in cognitive ergonomics at the IMT School;
- designing surveys and profiling, as necessary, the dimensions that negatively impact the human-computer interaction;
- creating, adapting and implementing specific intervention strategies aim at reducing technostress in ageing workforce;
- assessing and communicating the efficiency of biofeedback-based strategies as solution to cope with stress;
- creating reports using data generated from the application of cognitive, perception, learning, and social psychology;
- collaborating with an interdisciplinary team at the forefront of innovation to generate high quality projects and white papers;
- contributing to the scientific community by drafting and creating interdisciplinary works and reviews based on detailed literature searches;
- being confident to work remotely.
Profile
the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca invites applications for a Research Collaborator with a background in cognitive psychology.
The candidate should preferentially, but not necessarily, have a multidisciplinary expertise in understanding how age relates to the distinct parts of the technology adoption process in the area of cognitive ergonomics.
The candidate must be an out-of-the box thinker who is able to navigate uncertainty in addressing new research areas at the Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center - Neuroscience lab.
This role is primarily for someone with a passion and interest in cognitive psychology applied to identifying the dimension affecting cognitive ergonomics.
Formal requirements
- PhD in Psychology, Neuropsychology or similar fiels;
- Applied research experience in cognitive ergonomics
- A suitable background for carrying out research activity;
- An excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written;
- The candidate must have a professional background to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary team, even remotely, while possessing the independence to fulfill the responsibilities of a senior consultant and project manager.
Specific requirements
- The candidate should possess the scientific experience and confidence to apply a translational approach of cognitive psychology research to a commercial context;
- Previous experience (at least two years) in consultancy, communicating with clients and generating reports will be considered a plus.
Duration
1 year, renewable
Gross amount
approx. 25200€/year
Job Research Unit:
MOMILAB
Job Contract Type:
Assegno di ricerca
Selection Committee
Final shortlist
Final decree
Application
Apply ONLINE only.
Before filling in the application form, please read thoroughly the full call and collect all the files you may need:
Info
- Personal info and contact info (compulsory);
- University degree (compulsory);
- PhD (compulsory only if stated in the full call).
Attachments
- The scanned copy of a valid identity document (Passport or Identity Card - compulsory);
- Your CV in English (compulsory).
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