Assistant Professorship in Environmental Psychology and Virtual Reality

This assistant professorship position in Environmental Psychology and Virtual Reality requires a strong interdisciplinary background combining psychological principles with advanced virtual reality technologies. Candidates should possess expertise in environmental psychology, focusing on how physical and virtual environments influence human behavior, cognition, and well-being. Proficiency in virtual reality development and application is essential, including knowledge of VR hardware, software platforms, and immersive experience design. The role likely demands skills in experimental design, data collection, and analysis within both real-world and virtual settings, emphasizing user experience and behavioral outcomes. Familiarity with relevant research methodologies, statistical analysis tools, and possibly programming languages used in VR development (such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar) is advantageous. The position involves academic responsibilities such as conducting original research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and teaching courses related to environmental psychology and virtual reality. Strong communication and collaboration skills are important for interdisciplinary work and engaging with students. While specific experience and education levels are not detailed, the role typically requires a doctoral degree in psychology, environmental psychology, human-computer interaction, or a related field, along with demonstrated research competence in VR applications. Overall, the ideal candidate combines a rigorous academic foundation with practical VR expertise to advance understanding of environmental influences on human behavior through immersive technologies.