Post-doctoral position at UCLouvain (Brussels campus)

Supervisor: Dr. David Gueorguiev

1 Post-doctoral position available on the ERC project: Computational Modelling of Tangible Objects on Multisensory Interfaces (TANGO)

Deadline for application: 30/04/2025 

The project:

Current interactive systems provide realistic audio-visual feedback while haptic feedback is limited

even though haptic interactions with devices are essential and touch plays a large role to convey immersive sensations. Thus, usable high-fidelity haptic rendering has the potential to improve

interactions with interactive interfaces and future metaverses. Knowledge has started emerging on

haptic rendering and multisensory perception of tangible objects. Still, combining multiple techniques to stimulate the full bandwidth of tactile sensitivity remains a hard challenge and little is known about the perceptual integration of tactile cues such as friction, temperature, or vibrations. Specifically, TANGO aims to

• Create a computational model of multisensory integration that outputs perceived realism during interaction with objects. Data to feed the model will be collected from experimental studies on complex tactile and multisensory sensations.

The Institute:

The Post-doc will take place at the Institute of Neuroscience of UCLouvain in the Cognition and System department (https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/ions/cosy), a vibrant research center in the Brussels that spans all the areas of neuroscience.

The profile:

We are looking for outstanding candidates with a PhD in cognitive science, computer science, engineering, or in a relevant field. The candidates should have practical experience in at least one programming language (ex: Matlab, Python, C, R…). Interest in VR and experience with experiments that involve participants is appreciated as well as “Make It Happen” spirit and good communication skills. Interested applicants should demonstrate a C1 level command of English. 

Start date of the Post-doc is foreseen on 01/05/2025. Monthly salary is set by Belgian salary tables and around 3000 euros after taxes. A one or two-years contract is possible.

To apply, send an email with your CV and a motivation letter (max 2 pages) that describes your interest in one of the suggested topics. The email is to be sent to [email protected] before.