About the project
A well functioning balance (vestibular) system is essential for everyday life. When illnesses affect vestibular function it can be very disabling. This project aims to use world leading vibration test facilities to apply controlled motions to humans with the aim to test and improving understanding of the human balance system.
The Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR) houses world leading facilities to apply well controlled motions to humans (via small and large shakers). We aim to use these facilities to explore human balance. This project will build on some initial work in this area, including work that has tested people with balance disorders, with the aim to improving understanding of the human vestibular ocular reflex and to potentially developing new approaches to test human balance. Read about this initial work in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Cochlear Implants International, and the International Journal of Audiology.
You will be able to take modules from around the university that help you to develop relevant skills, for example in audiology or biomedical engineering. We will support you in the use of vibration testing facilities.
The School of Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break.
The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
