Research Fellow in Human Factors of Command and Control

C-TTIME will examine how teamwork training in command and control environments (including land, sea and air) can be maximised via the use of different training interventions. The C-TTIME team will conduct a series of experiments using the control room simulator at the University of Southampton.

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/news/2014/07/14_new_facility_to_develop_submarine_command_teams_for_the_future.page

The overarching aim of the work is to provide evidence recommendations to stakeholders and sponsors regarding maximisation of training whilst examining wider command and control issues including evaluation of new team structures, allocation of system functions, ways of working, communication media, interfaces, job aids and work design. Throughout the project, consideration of Human Factors aspects of new technology solutions will inform decisions and design. 

You will have relevant academic and any professional qualifications and experience in psychology, human factors and ergonomics, statistical data analysis experience and the ability to work effectively with a research team.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Aaron Roberts apr1c13@soton.ac.uk

Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

 

The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above.

If you need any assistance, please call Matt Saxby (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 975818AT on all correspondence.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.