Technician - C-TTIME Project Experiment Support (974018AT)

We are seeking one researcher to work in command and control Human Factors with academic and commercial partners, as part of the Collective Teamwork Training Intervention Measurement and Evaluation (C-TTIME) program. The Defence Science Technology Laboratory funds this program of work; a requirement of the funding stipulates the candidate must be a UK national. 

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.

This post is Fixed-term for 12 months

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

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. 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 974018AT on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 26 Feb 2018
Post Type: Technical & Experimental