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Research Associates - WALKING MEMORY Project

CYENS - Centre of ExcellenceFull-time$28,000–$28,0002026-07-29 → 2026-10-15

Core

Conduct research in Augmented Reality, Digital Heritage, and Immersive Storytelling to deliver ECCCH-validated workflows and tools for Europe's digital heritage.

Role type

Research Associate (IC)

Builds

Research prototypes, demonstrators, and scientific publications

Domain

Digital Heritage, Augmented Reality, Human-Computer Interaction

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality, C# or C++ programming, independent research problem identification, written and verbal communication in English

Preferred skills

Unity or Unreal Engine development, Human-computer interaction, User experience research, Experimental design and user studies, Experience with large multi-partner EU projects

Technologies

Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, C++

Responsibilities

Design and evaluate novel systems integrating immersive technologies with cultural heritage; Develop research prototypes and demonstrators using modern software and XR development frameworks; Contribute to scientific publications, technical reports, project deliverables, and dissemination activities; Monitor implementation progress across all relevant Work Packages; Maintain the project workplan, deliverables calendar, milestones tracker, action log, risk register and decision log; Participate in proposal preparation, stakeholder engagement, training activities, and knowledge transfer initiatives

Seniority

Mid-level IC (Ph.D. required)