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About the Department

The Department of Applied Information Technology conducts critical and interdisciplinary research of the highest quality in an international environment with significant relevance to society. We offer popular programs at the bachelor's, master's, and graduate levels, grounded in research and societal development, providing excellent opportunities for employment.

Our researchers are at the heart of the debate, contributing to explaining and problematizing IT and society-related challenges linked to the digitalization of society.

Here, individuals develop their knowledge and ability to analyze, understand, and manage various aspects of IT as well as the interaction between humans and technology in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital surveillance, "Twin transition", blockchain, digital governance, digital innovation, e-health, Internet of Things, mobile communication, robotics, social media, and IT in schools and education.

About the Division of Cognitive Science, Information Technology and Learning, Interaction Design, Communication (KLIK)

The KLIK division is an interdisciplinary unit working on issues related to cognitive science, learning and IT, interaction design, and communication, with a focus on understanding and developing the interaction between humans, technology, and society. We offer programs at both the bachelor's and master's levels, including programs in cognitive science, communication, and learning and IT, and contribute to international master's programs, standalone courses, and commissioned education. Our interdisciplinary research spans areas such as design research, artificial intelligence, cognition, communication, and digital learning, with projects funded by national and international research councils, industry, and other organizations, in close collaboration with both industry and society.

For more information about the division, see https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/hitta-organisation/institutionen-for-tillampad-it-avd-klik (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/hitta-organisation/institutionen-for-tillampad-it-avd-klik)

Job Description

As a Student Assistant, you will be responsible for research work within the Vinnova-funded project I-AIMS-2. These responsibilities will include: experimental design, data collection and analysis regarding human-technology interaction (autonomous vehicles); biometric analysis (emotion- and "eyetracking"-based analysis).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have a bachelor's or master's degree in cognitive science. You should have good knowledge of experimental design, including qualitative and quantitative analysis. A central requirement is that you have experience with biometric analysis, e.g., "eyetracking" and "facial expression analysis". You must be highly knowledgeable and have documented experience in human-computer interaction (HCI) research, e.g., with robots or (semi-autonomous) vehicles. The candidate must have at least basic knowledge of Python and algorithms within artificial intelligence (AI).

In this recruitment, the University will primarily consider the candidate who, after a holistic assessment of competence and skill, is judged to have the best prerequisites for carrying out and developing current job tasks, collaborating with other staff, and contributing to the positive development of the operations.

Employment

The position is a fixed-term appointment (special fixed-term employment/acting position) at 50% of full time for 4 months, located at the Department of Applied Information Technology, Division of Cognitive Science, Information Technology and Learning, Interaction Design, Communication (KLIK).

Start date: August 15, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The formal job title is Assistant.

Recruitment Process

Selection, interviews, and assessment are conducted by a local recruitment group.

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis.

Contact Information for the Position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Docent and Project Manager Robert Lowe: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Questions regarding the recruitment process can be directed to HR Officer Emil Fägerwall Tawfik: 031-786 29 04

Trade Union Organizations

You can find trade union representatives at the University of Gothenburg here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande)

Application

You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal, where you must register a profile. Start by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is available to the university no later than the last day of application. Candidate selection is based on the qualifications noted in the application.

The application must include the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) and personal details
• Cover letter describing why you have applied for this specific position and how you meet the required qualifications
• Diploma and other relevant documents
• Two references

NOTE! We request that you format your application so that your CV is max 2 pages and your cover letter is max 1 page.

Application Deadline: 2026-07-23

The University works actively for a working environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the operations. The University applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the University is required to keep application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you, as an applicant, specifically request the return of your documents, they will be returned when the two years have elapsed; otherwise, they will be destroyed. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to you who are sellers: The University of Gothenburg utilizes a procured advertising agency in connection with the recruitment of staff. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of job advertisements.