Research Assistant

1 day ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

**Job Purpose**
You will contribute to/make a leading contribution in a project funded by Meta (formerly known as Facebook) for a total duration of 13.5 months: A Toolkit for Identification and Mitigation of XR Dark Patterns.
You will work with Dr Mohamed Khamis, Dr Mark McGill and their teams, which consist of 10 PhD students and 5 RAs. You will contribute to research in Human-Computer Interaction, Extended Reality (XR), and User-centered Privacy. You will be part of the Glasgow Interactive Systems (GIST) research section, which is home to world leading HCI academics such Steve Brewster. You will be part of Dr Khamis’ team, the SIRIUS Research Lab (link).
You will work with our partners and funders to achieve these objectives:

1. Create a taxonomy of Dark Patterns as they can be applied to XR
2. Investigate novel preventative measures around Dark Pattern detection, and ways by which we can facilitate user trust in XR content and augmentations
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**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator:

1\. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
2\. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
3\. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
4\. Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
5\. Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
6\. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.
7\. Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
8\. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
9\. Carry out modest Teaching activities (e.g demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.
10\. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
11\. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
12\. Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
13\. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together

**For appointment at grade 7**:

14\. Perform the above duties with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues.
-Knowledge, Qualifications Skills and Experience

**Knowledge / Qualifications**

**Essential**:
A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of XR development (AR/VR/MR), HCI research methods. Knowledge/experience in Usable Privacy and Security research is a plus.
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**Desirable**:

**For appointment at grade 7**:
**Essential**:

A4 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s)

**Skills**

**Essential**:
C2 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate.
C3 Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely
C4 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach C5 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills
C6 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate.
C7 Self motivation, initiative and independent thought/working C8 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

**For appointment at grade 7**:
**Essential**:
C10 Knowledge of project specific technical models, equipment or techniques

**Experience**

**Essential**:

E1 Sufficient relevant research experience (or equivalent) appropriate to an early career researcher
E2 Experience in XR development and H

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