Test de fonctions exécutives en RV, Postdoc Nantes 12 mois

Executive Function testing in Virtual Reality - Postdoc in Nantes, beginning sept 2022

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/811346

Context

The context is an ongoing collaboration between Nantes Université, CHU de Nantes Nantes, and Hanyang University on the use of VR environments for the testing of executive functions in VR. A set of VR environments have been built and tested on healthy participants. Behavioral and neuropsychological data has been collected on more than 60 participants, and a collaboration has started with a MedTech company on the topic.

Tasks

The main objective of the postdoc is to continue the data analysis and the assessment of the VR environments for measuring executive functions on specific populations. Considering the background of the candidate, the project can focus on several topics:

- Behavioral and trajectories data analysis

- Clinical studies (different pathologies can be studied as depression, neuropsychological disorders, anxiety disorders…)

- Design and development on VR tools for neuropsychological assessment

Location

The work in LS2N Lab at Nantes Université, in Halle 6 Ouest new building based at the heart of the Creative District of Nantes.

A one week mission is planned at Hanyang University in Seoul in October 2022.

Travels to Paris to meet with industrial partner(s).

Benefits

12 month contract, active research of funding for prolongation.> 2000€ net, depending on experience

Half local transportation card

Social security

Eligibility criteria

The candidate last position should be outside Pays de la Loire region.

Depending on the profile, being fluent in French may be important

Supervision

Pr. Yannick Prié / Ass prof Toinon Vigier (Nantes Université, LS2N), Dr. PhD. Samuel Bulteau (CHU Nantes)

Skills / qualification

Candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Psychology, etc.

Depending on the profile, experience and competencies in VR design, development or use is a plus.

Autonomy, good written and oral communication skills are required.

Selection process

Selections is open from now, send resume + motivation + references to yannick.prie@univ-nantes.fr and toinon.vigier@univ-nantes.fr. There will be distant interviews with Yannick Prié and Toinon Vigier. After selection you may have to candidate on the official University job website, when the position is online.