MSCA PF 2025 – Assessing and Mitigating Side Effects of Therapeutic Virtual Reality in Vulnerable Populations

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MSCA PF 2025 – Assessing and Mitigating Side Effects of Therapeutic Virtual Reality in Vulnerable Populations

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Offer DescriptionMSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship: Apply with IMT Atlantique and join us!Thinking about your next career step and willing to boost your career? Looking to experience intersectoral, interdisciplinary and international research? Wishing to carry out your research in a place addressing industrial, environmental, societal and digital transitions as a priority challenge?Then apply for a Marie Sklodowska-Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship with IMT Atlantique as host institution!The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) provide funding to promising postdoctoral researchers with a view to develop their academic and transferable skills and enhance their career prospects by moving and working abroad.By applying with IMT Atlantique you give yourself a chance to join a technological university ranked among the top 400 universities in the world (Top 201-250 for Computer Science, Top 251-301 for and Engineering, Top 401-500 for Physical sciences (THE ranking), Top 101-150 for Management (Shangaï ranking)) and 65th to the THE Impact Rankings (2024). IMT Atlantique is also awarded with the “Bienvenue en France” label, a recognition delivered by Campus France for our capacity to welcome and host international researchers in the best working conditions.Topic open:Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are increasingly used in therapeutic contexts (rehabilitation, oncology, mental health), yet their long-term impact on vulnerable users remains poorly understood. This project aims to investigate the cognitive, perceptual, and physiological side effects of VR interventions in these populations, and to develop tools for post-session assessment and risk prevention.The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to (1) the design and validation of an extended monitoring checklist, building upon existing cybersickness and embodiment questionnaires, and (2) the development of adaptive guidelines or tools for safe and inclusive VR deployment in healthcare or rehabilitation settings.The project will combine experimental psychology, human-computer interaction, and immersive technologies, in close collaboration with international partners (e.g., UniSA and clinical institutions). A secondment at UniSA (Australia) is envisioned to reinforce the interdisciplinary framework and foster comparative studies.Supervisor:Dr. , Associate Professor, IMT Atlantique – Lab-STICC / INUIT Team (France)Keywords: Virtual Reality; Vulnerable Populations; Cybersickness; Perception; Embodiment; Human-Technology Interaction; Cognitive Side Effects; Health TechnologiesWhere to apply E-mailzhanna.zhussupova@imt-atlantique.frRequirementsResearch Field Computer science Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Neurosciences Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Neuroscience, or related fields
• Strong background in experimental design and statistical analysis
• Familiarity with VR technologies and/or physiological or behavioral measurements
• Experience with user studies involving clinical or vulnerable populations is a plus
• Excellent writing and communication skills (English)

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefitsConditions of the European FellowshipDuration: 12 to 24 monthsFunding for the Postdoctoral Fellow’s salary:

• Living allowance of € 7074* per month (gross amount, including social contributions and income tax)

+ Mobility allowance of € 710 per month (gross amount, including social contributions, but exempt from income tax)+ If applicable, family allowance of € 660 per month (gross amount, including social contributions and income tax)*Taking into account the country coefficient for France: 118,1 %Funding for research, training and networking (e.g. conferences, courses, travel, lab material…): € 1 000 per monthTraining: Training portfolio on transferable skills, including a training module on innovative entrepreneurshipSupervision: Dr. , Associate Professor, IMT Atlantique – Lab-STICC / INUIT Team (France)Secondment: An interdisciplinary and/or intersectoral mobility (3 months up to 1/3 of the fellowship’s duration) is encouraged when relevantAdditional benefits:The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive institutional support and guidance on language courses, accommodation, banking, daycare, schooling & family related issues, entry conditions/visas, health insurance, medical care, taxation/salaries, unemployment, work permit, etc. Accommodation in Brest, Nantes and Rennes can also be facilitated upon arrival, by the International Houses in these cities.Eligibility criteriaYou can apply if:

• You are an Experienced Researcher, i.e. in possession of a doctoral degree at the time of the call deadline and have got a maximum of 8 years full-time equivalent experience in research, from the date of the award of your PhD degree.
• You comply with the mobility rule, i.e. you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline (10 September 2025). All nationalities are welcome!
• You want to carry out innovative research: only the best proposals will be selected by the European Commission.
• You already have great achievements in research: The CV is an important criterion in the MSCA application.

Selection processHow to apply for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship with IMT Atlantique:Step 1: Application to IMT Atlantique before 15 June 2025

• Please send us: 1) your CV and 2) a personal statement (maximum of 3 pages, free writing), which should include a personal introduction, qualifications and achievements, career development objectives, and general motivation. Please send your application by email at

and before 15 June 2025.If your application is selected by the supervisors at IMT Atlantique, then, the next step would be to apply jointly for the MSCA PF call 2025, with the deadline on 10 September 2025.Step 2: Prepare the application for the MSCA PFJune 2025

• You will receive detailed information on MSCA PF from the European Project manager at IMT Atlantique to start your proposal preparation
• You elaborate the research approach jointly with your supervisor(s) and the EU project manager
• You will receive a dedicated training session “Preparing for a Horizon Europe MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship” + advice on institutional aspects and transversal issues (open science, gender, ethics and research data management…) + advice on how to write your proposal

July or August 2025

• One joint meeting (candidate for fellowship + supervisor(s) + European Project Manager at IMT Atlantique) for the proposal revision

September 2025

• One joint meeting (candidate for fellowship + supervisor(s) + European Project Manager at IMT Atlantique) for the proposal proofreading
• Administrative support for your MSCA PF application
• We submit your application for you on the EU Portal (deadline: 10 September 2025).

Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute IMT Atlantique Country France City Brest Postal Code 29238 Street Technopôle Brest-Iroise CS 83818Contact CityBrest WebsiteStreetTechnopôle Brest-Iroise CS 83818 Postal Code29238 E-Mailjulien.prudhomme@imt-atlantique.frzhanna.zhussupova@imt-atlantique.frSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Fri, 23 May 2025 05:29:10 GMT

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