PhD Cross-Sensory perception and deprivation

Full Time
Genoa, Italy
No. of Vacancy: 1
4 years ago

Applications are invited for an Early Stage Researcher (ESR) of EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) to be hosted in the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. The position is for a fixed-term of 3 years starting in September 2020 and the successful applicant is expected to register for PhD at the University of Genoa. This is one of the cohort of 6 ESRs of MULTITOUCH, an EU Innovative Training Network of MSCA involving 4 European Universities, 2 Companies, 1 Technical Institute, and 1 Hospital. The MULTITOUCH Project will train a cohort of 6 researchers that will introduce more haptic into HCI (VR or not) and improve the acceptability of new digital devices and applications.

Within the framework of MULTITOUCH, your work will be to find new methods to use inputs from one sense to convey/reinforce information when another sense is impaired or lacking

Job Description:

Perform novel research under the supervision of academic members of staff and an industrial advisor in the design of devices that allow multimodal haptic feedback.

Investigate the mechanisms underlying substitution and reinforcement of tactile-auditory and tactile-visual interactions,
Define how tactile input with a haptic surface can substitute (a) visual input in the processing of spatial information and (b) audio input in the processing of temporal information.
In collaboration with research hospitals and rehabilitation centers, evaluate the benefit of using tactile input in substitutive and enhanced form in individuals with sensory impairment,
Evaluate the benefit of using tactile input in substitutive and enhanced form in non-sensory-deprived individuals when one sense is altered/manipulated,
Participate in the activities of the MULTITOUCH program: attending training workshops, collaborating with network partners, and undertaking periodic secondments at MULTITOUCH partner organizations
Produce written outputs as required during their PhD studies and to contribute to engagement and dissemination activities of MULTITOUCH
Present regular progress reports as required by the MULTITOUCH program of research.

Scientific Advisors:

Monica Gori (Monica.Gori@iit.it)

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Applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements for an ESR under the Horizon 2020 ITN Programme; in particular, they should be eligible to be appointed as an ESR in Italy by satisfying the following criteria:

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I have less than four years research experience after Undergraduate/Masters graduation (this is cumulative research experience and does not include management/industrial or other work experience)

I do not hold a PhD degree (PhD candidates under 4 years of registration and before completion may apply)

I have resided or carried out my main activity in Italy for less than 12 months (cumulative) in the three years prior to 1st September 2020

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