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Researcher in psychology, cognition and virtual reality

Service de Santé des Armées (SSA) · State civil service

En français : Chercheur en psychologie, cognition et réalité virtuelle

This job in plain words

This job is about checking whether virtual reality and simulation tools used for military training are valid. It is based in Brétigny-sur-Orge, with remote work possible.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in psychology, ergonomics, neuroscience or cognitive science
Experience
Beginners accepted according to the offer; research experience with virtual environments expected
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Duration not stated.

The profile they want:

  • PhD in psychology, ergonomics, neuroscience or cognitive science.
  • Research experience with virtual environments.
  • Skills in eye-tracking, kinematic or behavioural data recording and analysis.
  • Scientific rigour.
  • Ability to work in a team.

What you would do

  • Assess the validity of virtual reality and simulation systems.
  • Study the cognitive activity and behaviour of operators in these environments.
  • Analyse how immersive features affect perception and decision-making.
  • Compare real and simulated environments, with or without a VR headset.
  • Carry out work linked to the unit's research fields.

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer, using the contacts listed in the official offer on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV (required)

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible.
  • Possible travel to military sites in mainland France.
  • On-site meals, car parking and supplementary social protection.
  • Position vacant from 1 January 2026.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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