Research Assistant: 3D Telerehabilitation Usability and Testing

Reference
1109810

Branch
Canterbury Christ Church University

Start date
15/04/2026

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
20 Hours per Week; 15/04 - 07/07

Dress code
Not Applicable

Rate of pay
£14.96

Holiday rate
£1.81

Role
The Computing, AI and Cyber Security area at Canterbury Christ Church University is part of a wider school with strengths in computing, engineering, applied digital technologies, and interdisciplinary research. The role sits within the research theme Computational Intelligence and AI for Health, Wellbeing and Safety, and offers an opportunity to contribute to an applied project evaluating a 3D telerehabilitation system through participant testing, usability assessment, data collection, and support for research outputs.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, testing, and routine operation of the 3D telerehabilitation prototype during evaluation activities
• Support the delivery of baseline testing sessions with healthy participants under supervised research conditions
• Guide participants through predefined tasks and ensure study procedures are followed consistently
• Collect, record, organise, and maintain quantitative sensor data and qualitative usability feedback accurately
• Observe and document usability issues, participant responses, and technical or procedural observations during testing
• Assist with data cleaning, data entry, and preparation of datasets for analysis
• Contribute to basic analysis and summary reporting of findings using appropriate digital tools
• Support literature searching and review activities relevant to telerehabilitation, usability, and digital health technologies
• Assist in preparing research documentation, figures, tables, and draft material for reports or academic publication
• Maintain accurate project records and work in accordance with research ethics, confidentiality, data protection, and health and safety requirements
• Liaise professionally with the project supervisor and contribute to regular progress updates on allocated tasks

Skills and experience
Essential:

• Good programming skills and confidence working with software prototypes and technical research systems.
• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, ideally in web based application development.
• Familiarity with React / Next.js or similar modern web development frameworks.
• Confidence working with structured data formats such as JSON and with file based data handling.
• Ability to support testing, debugging, and refinement of a modular software system involving a web interface, native application, and sensor integration.
• Ability to support participant based testing sessions in a careful, professional, and organised manner.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain procedures clearly and collect structured user feedback.
• Ability to collect, organise, clean, and manage quantitative and qualitative research data accurately.
• Basic data analysis skills using tools such as Python, MATLAB, SPSS, or similar.
• Ability to document methods, testing outcomes, and observations clearly for research reporting.
• Awareness of research ethics, confidentiality, informed consent, and secure handling of participant data.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently to agreed deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience with Unity, ideally including some familiarity with C#.
• Familiarity with Node.js, Express, or related web application technologies.
• Experience with Arduino, sensor interfacing, serial communication, or embedded prototyping.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSocket, WebRTC, or TCP based communication.
• Experience with usability testing, HCI, motion or sensor data, technical benchmarking, or academic writing.
• Interest in telerehabilitation, digital health, assistive technology, or AI for health.

Location
CCCU Canterbury Campus

Additional information
Proposed Interview Date: 30 March 

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