Applications are invited for a student to investigate the role and potential of eye tracking and simulations in either the design of electric vehicle interiorsÂ
Funded by: Coventry University – Coventry School of Art and Design
Fees: UK/EU fee equivalent for three years
Maintenance grant: £13,726 maintenance per annum (tax free)
Studentship academic contact: Andree Woodcock
External collaborators (if applicable)Â
The student will join an established cross faculty team of cognitive psychologists, physiologists, designers and engineers working in the Human Technology Centre.
Details of proposed research:
The use of eye tracking in automotive ergonomic s is well established. The proposed research will address the way in which this can be taken forward, and together with physiological and other measurements used to aid the design of new vehicle interiors.
The exact focus of the research will be negotiated with the students, and there is scope for a motivated student to direct the research e.g. looking at learner drivers, elderly drivers and their interaction with new in vehicle technology, use of physiological and psychological measures to influence the design of future HMI
Candidate specification
Eligibility to apply is restricted to UK/EU fee payers
Coventry University standard entry criteria for applicants to PHD
A confident and highly motivated applicant is required who will have the ability to work alongside a multidisciplinary.
2.1 or above in ergonomics /human factors or related discipline: Masters specialising in automotive ergonomics or related field
Detailed knowledge of experimental procedures relating to eye tracking, quantitative research methods and analysis. Studies should have included modules in experimental psychology, statistics, HMI and automotive ergonomic s.
Knowledge of in vehicle telematics
Further details
Details of the Human Technology Centre and the Integrated Transport and Logistics and Low Carbon Vehicle Grand challenges can be found at the university web site
This is a re-advertisement- previous applicants need not reapply
Closing date: August 28th 2013
Interview date: will be notified to shortlisted candidates
Instructions for applicants (to be added to the above studentship details):
To view details of Studentship, please visit the link: http://www.coventry.ac.uk/researchnet/d/795
For an application form please click on the ‘Apply’ button below.
For guidance on writing a proposal, please visit the following link http://www.coventry.ac.uk/researchnet/d/781
Complete the application form and return with a covering letter to:
Research Recruitment and Admissions team
RAO
Student Centre
Coventry University
Priory Street
COVENTRY
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United Kingdom
Email: research-apps.pg@coventry.ac.uk