Description
The University of Florida (UF) is accepting applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate position in the Digital Worlds Institute. This dynamic research position focuses on immersive technologies and educational innovation. The Postdoctoral Associate will collaborate with faculty, students, and development teams to advance projects that examine how virtual reality (VR) and eye-tracking technologies can be leveraged to enhance learning, instructional design, and educational outcomes. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in experimental research design, human–computer interaction, and technology-enhanced education. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment.
Responsibilities:
The Postdoctoral Associate will:
- Design, implement, and evaluate VR-based experimental studies incorporating eye-tracking to investigate visual attention and learning processes.
- Collect, process, and analyze multi-modal datasets (e.g., eye-tracking, behavioral, performance metrics) to study learner behaviors and outcomes.
- Develop research protocols and ensure compliance with ethical standards for human-subjects research.
- Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and development teams to refine VR instructional tools and integrate eye-tracking into immersive learning environments.
- Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at leading conferences in Human–Computer Interaction and Educational Technology.
DIGITAL WORLDS INSTITUTE: Digital Worlds Institute (DW) is an interdisciplinary institute that offers academic and research programs at the intersection of the arts, communications, and technology. Founded in 2001 as a partnership between the College of the Arts and the College of Engineering, DW has grown its initiatives across additional units including the Colleges of Education, Journalism & Communications, and the Health Sciences. DW offers both a graduate and an undergraduate program in Digital Arts & Sciences. By bringing together the diverse talents of UF faculty, students, and staff in a multifaceted collaborative environment, the Institute serves as a platform for interdisciplinary research and teaching that would not have occurred within the confines of any one college or department. Through the use of interactive tools and technologies, the Institute promotes transdisciplinary creativity across classrooms, continents, and cultures. For more information, visit www.digitalworlds.ufl.edu.
THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA: The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land grant foundation, ranked one of the top five best public universities in the nation in U.S. News & World Report. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural and societal benefit. UF is a graduate research institution with more than 50,000 students and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Gainesville, which is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s most livable cities, is located midway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Together, the University and the community comprise the educational, medical and cultural center of North Central Florida, with outstanding resources such as the University of Florida Performing Arts (Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Squitieri Studio Theatre, the Baughman Center, University Auditorium), the Harn Museum of Art, the Florida Museum of Natural History and in the community, the Hippodrome State Theatre and Dance Alive National Ballet.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Human–Computer Interaction, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Cognitive Science, or a closely related field.
- Evidence of success in promoting an environment that advances access, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications:
- The successful candidate will have demonstrated research experience with VR and/or eye-tracking technologies.
- Technical expertise in Artificial Intelligence.
- Strong quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research skills.
- Record of publications and presentations in relevant fields.
- Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration.
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted through the University of Florida’s online application system and include the following:
- Letter of Interest
- CV
- Names and contact information of three professional references.
Application Deadline:
In order to be considered, you must have completed the online application with appropriate materials attached through UF’s website no later than 11:55pm eastern standard time on November 15th.
See more information: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537499/postdoctoral-research-associate-virtual-reality-and-educational-innovation
