The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following PhD project commencing in October 2023.
Overview of the Research:
This is an exciting opportunity to conduct blue-skies research into the next generation of display technology. You will design, prototype, and evaluate visual display surfaces that integrate additional touch-based sensory feedback, such as temperature.
You will experiment with novel construction approaches to build such displays – these might include off-the-shelf components (Arduino, 3D printing) and/or methods, technologies, and tools from material science, (soft) robotics, or mechatronics, depending on your background. With your prototypes, you will design user interaction techniques that capitalise on these new modalities, and evaluate the outcomes.
You will publish your work at the leading venues for dissemination in Human-Computer Interaction including ACM CHI, ACM UIST, ACM ToCHI, World Haptics, and ACM SIGGRAPH.
You will be hosted in the Human-Computer Interaction group in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Bath where you will join a growing team of researchers working on physical computing and fabrication (see www.jasonalexander.kiwi for examples of our work).
The ideal candidate will have initiative, a passion for learning, and a keenness to develop new knowledge in this space. Importantly, the ideal candidate is not expected to have the full range of required expertise coming in, but will be expected to learn new skills to meet the PhD goals—this will be supported by the multi-disciplinary team already present in the group.
Project keywords: Human-Computer Interaction, Haptics, Physical Computing, Displays.
Candidate Requirements:
The successful applicant will have an excellent academic track record. Applicants should hold, or expect to receive, a First Class or high Upper Second Class UK Honours degree (or the equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g. Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Material Science, or Robotics). A master’s level qualification would also be advantageous. The applicant will need to demonstrate experience,or a strong desire to develop expertise in physical prototyping (e.g. 3D printing, basic electronics). Experience of working closely with end-users to evaluate prototypes is also advantageous.
Non-UK applicants must meet our English language entry requirement.
Enquiries and Applications:
Applicants are encouraged to contact Prof Jason Alexander on email address [Email Address Removed] before applying to discuss the suitability of their experience and/or qualifications, and to obtain additional information about the position.
Formal applications should be submitted via the University of Bath’s online application form for a PhD in Computer Science prior to the application deadline of Sunday 22 January 2023.
More information about applying for a PhD at Bath may be found on our website.
Funding Eligibility:
To be eligible for funding, you must qualify as a Home student. The eligibility criteria for Home fee status are detailed and too complex to be summarised here in full; however, as a general guide, the following applicants will normally qualify subject to meeting residency requirements: UK and Irish nationals (living in the UK or EEA/Switzerland), those with Indefinite Leave to Remain and EU nationals with pre-settled or settled status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Additional information may be found on our fee status guidance webpage, on the GOV.UK website and on the UKCISA website.
Exceptional Overseas students (e.g. with a UK Master’s Distinction or international equivalent and relevant research experience), who are interested in this project, should contact the lead supervisor in the first instance to discuss the possibility of applying for supplementary funding.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
We value a diverse research environment and aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
If you have circumstances that you feel we should be aware of that have affected your educational attainment, then please feel free to tell us about it in your application form. The best way to do this is a short paragraph at the end of your personal statement.
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