Project Description

Research Subject: Human-Computer Interaction

The School of KTH (https://www.kth.se/eecs/skolan-for-elektroteknik-och-datavetenskap-1.760855) announces a full-time position for a PhD student in human-computer interaction with a focus on augmented reality. The main task is to conduct research and development within an EU project (ARISE (https://28digital.eu/eu-collaborations/arise)). ARISE aims to train the next generation of specialists and innovators in human-computer interaction and design with a focus on augmented reality (XR) in Europe. ARISE will achieve this goal by designing and delivering a master's program with a double degree (ISCED level 7, 120 ECTS) in human-computer interaction (HCI) and augmented reality, as well as a minor in innovation and entrepreneurship.

We invite highly motivated candidates with an interest in international collaboration to work on the development of the new master's program, as well as to develop augmented reality systems in a user-centered manner to collaborate in our research group and to be trained as an expert in human-computer interaction with augmented reality. More specifically, the PhD student will create various XR experiences and evaluate them with users for education and industry.

The student is expected to produce research results with open access to peer-reviewed conferences and journals. The PhD student will also be able to develop project management skills for international projects.

Supervision: Professor Jan Gulliksen and Associate Professor Andrii Matviienko are proposed to supervise the PhD students. Decisions will be made at admission.

Eligibility for Admission

To be admitted to doctoral education (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility:

• completed a master's degree, or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the master's level, or
• acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way, either domestically or abroad.

In addition to the above, there is also a document (https://www.kth.se/studies/phd/entry-requirements-for-doctoral-studies-1.520175).

Selection

To succeed in your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. In the selection of applicants, the ability to:

• independently drive your work forward,
• collaborate with others,
• maintain a professional attitude, and
• analyze and work with complex issues.
• demonstrate experience in pedagogical development, and
• show the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment and collaborate with various colleagues.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree in computer science and good knowledge and experience in several of the following areas: human-computer interaction, augmented reality (XR), design and implementation of experiments with users, and statistical analysis. He/she demonstrates good programming skills, basic knowledge of AI, and the ability to create mixed reality applications.

After the eligibility requirements, great importance will be placed on personal qualities.

Target Degree: Doctorate

Information on Admission and Employment

Only those who have been admitted to doctoral education may be employed as PhD students. The total employment period may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. An employed PhD student may, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within, for example, education and administration. A new employment as a PhD student is valid for a maximum of one year, and the employment may then be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. For studies concluding with a licentiate degree, the total employment period may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

As a PhD student, you will benefit from benefits (https://www.kth.se/om/jobba-pa-kth/kth-en-arbetsplats-med-manga-formaner-1.467932) and have a monthly salary according to salary scales (https://intra.kth.se/anstallning/anstallningsvillkor/lon/doktorandstegen-1.572915). Read more about doctoral studies (https://www.kth.se/studies/phd/doctoral-studies-phd-1.9318).

Union Representatives

Contact information for union representatives (https://intra.kth.se/administration/rekrytering/annonsering/fackrepresentanter-1.500898).

The Doctoral Student Section (Student Union of the Royal Institute of Technology) Contact information for Doctoral Student Section (https://www.dr.kth.se/).

Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have the primary responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.

The application must be received by KTH no later than the last application day at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The application should include the following content:

• CV with relevant professional experiences and skills.
• Application letter with a brief account of why you want to pursue doctoral studies, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Max 2 pages)
• Copies of diplomas and transcripts from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled requirements (https://www.kth.se/en/studies/phd/admission-requirements-1.520175). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be verified (https://www.kth.se/student/studier/examen/vidimering-av-handlingar-1.55190).
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other

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It may occur that a position at KTH is classified. If this is the case for this position, a security review of applicants will be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) after consent. In these cases, a condition for employment is that the applicant is approved after the security review.

We kindly ask for no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of job advertisements.

Become a part of KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and participating in the transition to a sustainable society. Here you are offered the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Equality, diversity, and equal opportunities are quality issues and an obvious part of KTH's core values as a university and public authority.

Read more about working at KTH (https://www.kth.se/om/jobba-pa-kth).