"Research Associate in VR for Enabling Design"

Full-time (37 hrs per week); fixed-term to 31 August 2026.

In this project funded by Loughborough alumni, we further develop our Dementia Inclusive House activities focusing on Co-Design using Virtual Reality. The main aim of this project is to develop techniques using Virtual Reality (VR) to enable people living with dementia to collaborate with architects and designers of technology in designing homes which support their independence, health and quality of life. After our successful Enterprise funded project ‘The Chris and Sally house’ in Watford, with the process and outcomes described in two books, our alumni wanted to further support this work.

For the first part of the project, we are looking to expand our team with an architect who can showcase his experience of VR projects VR used in co-design. The candidate should be able to work with people living with dementia. Experience of writing software to implement immediate changes in VR would be good. Knowledge and experience of dementia and inclusive design would desirable. Academic experience including a PhD in VR and in-depth knowledge of architecture related to inclusive design or a related area are necessary.

This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2026.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Psychology, via email to e.hogervorst@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 223020.

Closing Date: 28 August 2025.

Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This has been identified as a role that could work dynamically and, if successful, your line manager will discuss these informal arrangements with you. Please note that there is a general expectation that the successful candidate will spend the majority of time working on the Loughborough campus.