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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Multimodal Affect Recognition and Modelling for XR-SENSE UCL Interaction Centre, University College London in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

Funding

Full-time postdoctoral research fellowship for 2 years on the EU Horizon-funded XR-SENSE project. The post is part of a major collaborative project with international research and industry partners; no stipend or salary amount is stated.

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

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United Kingdom

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University College London

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Keywords

Computer Science
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Vision
Immersive Technology
Extended Reality
Multimodal Analysis
ML

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About this position

Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity at the UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC), University College London, for the XR-SENSE project, a major EU Horizon-funded collaboration developing next-generation immersive and inclusive XR technologies.

The successful researcher will focus on multimodal affect recognition and modelling, bringing together machine learning, computer vision, physiological sensing, and human-participant studies to support personalised XR experiences.

This is a full-time, 2-year postdoctoral appointment based at UCL, London, United Kingdom, with opportunities for international collaboration, high-impact publications, and interaction with leading European academic and industry partners.

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent experience in Affective Computing, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or a related discipline. Experience in multimodal data analysis and affect recognition is specifically requested.

Deadline: 6 November 2026. To apply, use the application link provided in the post and contact Nadia Berthouze at [email protected] for further information.

Funding details

Full-time postdoctoral research fellowship for 2 years on the EU Horizon-funded XR-SENSE project. The post is part of a major collaborative project with international research and industry partners; no stipend or salary amount is stated.

What's required

PhD or equivalent experience in Affective Computing, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or a related field. Experience in multimodal data analysis and affect recognition is required.

How to apply

Apply via the provided application link. Interested candidates should use the online portal and contact Nadia Berthouze for enquiries.

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