Research Assistant – Music Technology and Biomedical Sensing (Temporary, Grant-Funded)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
📍 Worcester, England, United Kingdom 💼 Part time 🕒 Posted June 21, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Research Assistant – Music Technology and Biomedical Sensing (Temporary, Grant-Funded)

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks a temporary Research Assistant to support the Music-induced Analgesia Genome Study (IMAGS), an interdisciplinary research project investigating the use of music and physiological sensing technologies to support chronic pain management.
IMAGS explores how music can reduce chronic pain by examining the relationship between listeners' musical experiences and physiological indicators of stress. The project combines music technology, biofeedback sensing, software development, and human-centered design to create tools that support researchers, clinicians, and music therapists.

The Research Assistant will work closely with faculty investigators and...

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Job Details

  • Location Worcester, England
  • Job Type Part time
  • Category Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
  • Posted Date June 21, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 31, 2026