Postdoctoral Researcher in Extended Reality (XR) Generalizability
Kennesaw State University is advertising a
funded postdoctoral research position
in
Extended Reality (XR)
, with a research focus spanning
Virtual Reality (VR)
,
Augmented Reality (AR)
,
Mixed Reality (MR)
,
Human-Centered Computing
, and
Software Engineering
. The project,
Unlocking XR Generalizability: An Empirical and Infrastructural Framework for Development, Replication, and Adoption
, aims to improve the portability, reproducibility, and deployment of XR applications across devices, laboratories, and real-world environments.
The successful candidate will be based at
Kennesaw State University
and collaborate with researchers from
Georgia Tech
and
Virginia Tech
. The research team is led by
M. Rasel Mahmud
(PI), with co-PIs
Shazibul Islam Shamim
,
Tanmay Bhowmik
,
Richard (Rich) Vuduc
,
Jeffrey Young
, and
Chris Brown
.
Eligibility highlights:
applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. U.S. work authorization is required before the appointment date (OPT, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Citizen). Preferred experience includes VR/AR/MR/XR research, C# and/or Python, strong publication record, excellent communication skills, and experience writing competitive research proposals.
Funding:
the position is explicitly described as funded. No stipend amount or additional financial package details are stated in the post.
Application:
the post says the position is
open until filled
, with a preferred start date of
August 1, 2026
or earlier. Applicants should use the provided application link to apply; only selected candidates will be contacted for interview.