Postdoctoral researcher on drones and virtual reality 1,0 fte

  • Tilburg, Noord-Brabant
  • Tijdelijk
  • Voltijds
  • 13 uren geleden
Offer DescriptionAre you excited about studying innovative technologies, such as medical drones? Do you have an interest in virtual reality, spatio-temporal analyses, geoinformatics, and psychology? Are you drawn to interdisciplinary research with a focus on collaborations between academia and industry? Then this postdoc position may be the one for you!The Department of Computational Cognitive Science at Tilburg University is looking for a Postdoctoral researcher at the DAF Technology Lab investigating virtual reality simulations of drone flights. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow with a strong academic interest in experimental psychology and virtual reality. The ideal candidate would be employed on the three-year BeNeDrone project. BeNeDrone is a cross-border research and innovation project aimed at unlocking the potential of medical drones for emergency and healthcare logistics. The project addresses the legal, logistical, and societal challenges of using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to deliver critical medical goods like AEDs, blood, and organs quickly and efficiently across national borders.In this project you will be working in a team of virtual reality experts, including programmers and research scientists, to advise in the development of a Drone Route Simulator and test the simulation with participants.Your position
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will study measuring the quality of the VR simulations and analyzing complex datasets related to learning, behavior, and interactions between humans and systems using advanced quantitative methods. You will be part of a team developing and testing VR simulations. You will perform and conduct experiments, analyze data, and publish in international journals.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsSpecific RequirementsWe are looking for an ambitious and talented researcher in experimental psychology, cognitive psychology, cognitive science or a related discipline. The ideal candidate should have the following qualities for this position:
  • (nearly) completed PhD and an excellent (early career) track record in publishing research findings in recognized scientific journals in the field of cognitive psychology, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, computer science, or related field.
  • strong enthusiasm for these fields, specifically with enthusiasm for drones
  • excellent research and analytical skills, including experience with conducting experiments, analyzing and reporting data.
  • experience with, or a willingness to learn packages such as R, Python and Unity
  • written and spoken command of Dutch and English. In order to connect to stakeholders in regional and national projects, understanding and speaking Dutch is crucial.
  • proactive, independent, curious, self-motivated, and result-driven
  • excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.
Additional InformationBenefitsTilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:
  • Starting date is negotiable but no later than beginning of October 2025.
  • The candidate will be ranked in the Dutch university job ranking system (UFO) as Researcher 3. The starting gross salary for a full-time appointment is (minimally) € 4.728,- up to (maximally) €6.433,- per month. Grading based on relevant experience.
  • A holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8,3% (annually)
  • Researchers from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a temporary tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. Tilburg University will apply for such an allowance on their behalf;
  • Tilburg University will provide assistance in finding suitable accommodation (for foreign employees);
  • Tilburg University is rated among the top Dutch employers and offers excellent fringe benefits, including excellent technical infrastructure, savings schemes and excellent sport facilities. The collective labor agreement of the Dutch Universities applies.
Selection process
  • To apply for this position please submit a motivation letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this position, a CV outlining publications and research activities) and two letters of recommendation sent by the referees independently.
  • The only way to apply is online.
  • Deadline for applications: September 12th 2025
  • Selection of letters: September 17th 2025
  • Interviews take place on September 24th 2025.
Additional commentsFor more information on this position or the project, please contact the principal investigator, prof. dr. M.M. Louwerse via or Maarten Horden Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences Country Netherlands City Tilburg Postal Code 5037 AB Street Warandelaan 2 GeofieldContact CityTilburg WebsiteStreetWarandelaan 2 Postal Code5037 ABSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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