École Supérieure en Sciences et Technologies de l’Informatique et du Numérique (ESTIN)

Department: Psychology Research Institute – Faculty of Social Studies Deadline: 15 Mar 2026 Start date: October 2026 Job type: full-time | part-time Job field: Science and research MASARYK UNIVERSITY Dean of the Faculty of Social Studies ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE PHD POSITION PhD Position: Groups, Social Influence, and the Spread of Attitudes & Behaviors Host: Masaryk University, Department of Psychology, Brno, Czech Republic Research group: Behaviors of Individuals and Groups (BIG lab) Supervisor: Tibor Zingora Position: Full-time PhD PROJECT OVERVIEW People in social contexts, such as adolescents in schools, form social groups that shape daily contact, influence, and norm formation. This PhD project investigates how friendship networks and group boundaries shape the diffusion of attitudes and behaviors (e.g., prejudice-related attitudes, pro-environmental behaviors, academic motivations), and how this knowledge can inform interventions that spread positive change while avoiding unintended consequences. The project relies on longitudinal school network data and advanced quantitative and computational methods. WHAT YOU WILL DO Work with longitudinal classroom network and survey data Contribute to data collection as part of a larger research team Conduct advanced quantitative analyses Develop publishable papers and present at international conferences YOUR PROFILE Strong interest in the project topics  Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Education, Data Science, or related field Strong quantitative skills required Network experience appreciated; SAOM/RSiena training provided -Excellent English Willingness to relocate to Brno WHAT WE OFFER A supportive, lively research environment with international collaboration Career development support (publishing support, conference travel, potential internships) Flexible working hours EMPLOYMENT & FUNDING Start: 1 October 2026 Funding combines a standard salary component (32k CZK, taxed) and a PhD scholarship component (16k, tax-free). Residence in Czechia required. We look forward to welcoming a new colleague to Brno, a wonderful and vibrant city in southeast Czechia. HOW TO APPLY Please send a motivation letter (max 2 pages), CV, Master’s diploma (or expected completion), writing sample, and referee contacts. MOTIVATION LETTER SHOULD INCLUDE Research interests and project fit Quantitative background and methods interests One concrete research idea relevant to the project Informal inquiries are welcome—please feel free to contact Tibor Zingora. All information will be processed in accordance with GDPR. Masaryk University is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates Please use the link provided in the Electronic Application section. Application deadline: 15 March 2026

About Us The TOUR (Transforming cancer OUtcomes through Research) team is committed to improving patient outcomes by translating oncology research into clinical practice, with a strong emphasis on patient-centred care and quality of life. Led by Professor Mieke Van Hemelrijck, the team includes a diverse group of researchers—spanning qualitative and quantitative disciplines—alongside clinicians, students, research nurses, and trial coordinators. Together, they work across a wide range of translational oncology projects, with a particular focus on the development and implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). A key strand of TOUR’s work involves collaboration with the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Group, where the team contributes to the development and validation of tools to assess health-related quality of life in cancer patients. These projects often involve international partnerships and span a variety of cancer types and treatment contexts. This post will support the studies with the EORTC as well as a collaborative quality of life research project with The Royal Marsden Hospital, focusing on the integration of patient perspectives into cancer care. The successful candidate will be based within the TOUR team and will hold an honorary contract with The Royal Marsden, enabling access to data and facilitating close collaboration with clinical and research colleagues across both institutions.  About the role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join the TOUR (Transforming cancer OUtcomes through Research) team at Guy’s Cancer. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to internationally recognised research focused on improving the quality of life for people living with and beyond cancer. The role will involve close collaboration with clinical teams and international partners, including the EORTC Quality of Life Group, to ensure that patient perspectives are meaningfully integrated into cancer care and research. The successful candidate will also support a collaborative project with The Royal Marsden Hospital, with a specific focus on the development and implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and identified supportive care needs. Reporting to Professor Mieke Van Hemelrijck and the senior TOUR team, the post holder will be responsible for providing administrative and project management support across the quality of life research portfolio. Key responsibilities include coordinating ethics submissions, supporting patient recruitment and qualitative interviews, managing study documentation, and assisting with data collection and analysis. The role will also involve liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in health, psychology, or a related discipline who is passionate about patient-centred research. An understanding of qualitative research methods and data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR) is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be based at Guy’s Cancer Centre and will also hold an honorary contract with The Royal Marsden Hospital, enabling access to data and facilitating collaboration across both institutions. If you are enthusiastic about improving cancer care through high-quality research and want to be part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract of 12 months. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential Criteria BSc in a health, psychology, or data-related discipline (or pending completion). Experience supporting research studies with rigorous attention to detail, including ethics submissions and participant recruitment. Understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methods in the context of applied health research. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarise and present research findings. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and operate within regulatory frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with qualitative or mixed-methods data tools (e.g. NVivo, Excel, REDCap, SPSS). Knowledge of GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and best practices in data confidentiality and security. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners. Desirable Criteria Experience conducting or supporting qualitative interviews. Familiarity with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) or quality of life questionnaires. Experience working in a clinical or academic research environment – with a specific focus on the National Health Services (NHS). Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities. Interest in oncology, survivorship, or patient-centred research. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interview dates: February 12th. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearances. Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £39,735 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 135706 Close Date: 05-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Mieke Van Hemelrijck Contact Details: Mieke.vanhemelrijck@kcl.ac.uk

Introduction As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.  The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an industry innovation research project where you will be part of the research team to develop software platforms for supporting multi-user AR/VR applications. Key Responsibilities Participate in the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Undertake one of the three responsibilities: Develop an interactive metaverse application for online education, team collaboration, and workplace training with a focus on real-time interactive simulation. (app developer) Design, build, and implement a multiplayer architecture and backend services for a real-time AR/VR multiplayer system. (network engineer) Design, build, and implement the the game engine for both client and server. (game engine software engineer) Perform testing Perform documentation and optionally publishing paper to international conferences/journals. Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements A degree in Computer Science or relevant field Experience with software development life cycle For app developer role: Strong knowledge in C++ and/or Javascript for 3D/VR applications (e.g., babylon.js, A-Frame, etc.) will be an advantage Experience in developing XR app for teaching & learning/training. Experience developing optimized modules in C#/C++ within Unity and/or Unreal Engine Experience with database management systems For network engineer role: Experience in computer networking, multiplayer architecture, and backend services Experience in connecting backend to various internal and external services and microservices. Deep knowledge in computer network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, and other relevant network protocols). Expertise in handling latency, packet loss, and synchronization issues. Expertise in designing a scalable server architecture for handling thousands to millions of concurrent players, Load balancing, auto-scaling, and server instance management. Expertise in securing a multiplayer game network system. Knowledge of encryption techniques to ensure data in transit remains confidential. Prevention measures against common threats like DDoS attacks, SQL injection, and cheating. Experience in multiplayer game services such as Azure PlayFab, AWS GameLift, Google Cloud Servers, and other similar services. Strong knowledge in C++ will be an advantage. Experience with database management systems Familiarity with core engine technologies such as engine architecture and streaming. Familiarity in developing optimized modules in C#/C++ within Unity and/or Unreal Engine. For game engine software engineer: Strong knowledge in C++ and/or Javascript for 3D/VR applications (e.g., babylon.js, A-Frame, etc.) will be an advantage 3D engine development experience Familiarity with core engine technologies such as engine architecture, multi threading, streaming, computer graphics and advanced real-time rendering techniques Experience developing optimized modules in C#/C++ within Unity and/or Unreal Engine Experience with database management systems