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University West is a central and leading actor in education, research, and collaboration that supports the transition towards a sustainable future – regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our 12,000 students and 460 employees create the conditions for society's digital transformation and sustainable development through high-quality education and research in selected areas. Welcome to a vibrant campus in the heart of Skaraborg.

About Us

Do you want to help shape the future of information technology in an environment where research, education, and societal collaboration go hand in hand? At the Department of Data and System Science, you will meet a creative and dynamic environment with modern technical infrastructure, well-equipped facilities, and strong collegial collaboration closely linked to the surrounding society.

At University West, we work together, closely, and in a cross-disciplinary manner to create engagement, quality, and results on a vibrant campus. We share responsibility for tasks and work towards the organization's goals. The university's conditions create good opportunities for proximity and collaboration between institutions, departments, students, colleagues, and partners.

The position is within the subject of Information Technology, which at University West is defined as the study of how information is represented, processed, and communicated in artificial and natural systems, as well as how information technology systems are used and developed to achieve usable system solutions for individuals, organizations, or society. The subject of Information Technology is in a phase of expansion, and we are looking for more employees who want to help develop our operations in both teaching and research!

Your Role

The position of Assistant Lecturer is a qualifying appointment aimed at leading to promotion to a permanent position as a Lecturer. The Assistant Lecturer is given the opportunity to develop an independent research profile and to qualify scientifically and pedagogically to meet the eligibility requirements for the position of Lecturer.

The appointment is fixed-term for four years and is full-time. An individually adapted development plan is drawn up to support the Assistant Lecturer's qualification. During the appointment, the Assistant Lecturer may apply for promotion to Lecturer when the eligibility requirements are met. Upon approved promotion, the appointment becomes permanent.

You will be employed at the Department of Data and System Science and will be part of the research group Interaction Lab. Within Interaction Lab, research is conducted with a pronounced user-centered profile, with a strong focus on autonomous systems and human-robot interaction. Within this specific area, you will gradually be able to develop your own research direction, for example towards interaction with industrial robots, interaction with social robots, or driver assistance in cars. You are also expected to contribute to teaching in Information Technology at undergraduate and advanced levels.

The main tasks within the appointment are:

• Research on human interaction with autonomous systems.
• Teaching in Information Technology.

Additional tasks may be included in the position.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A PhD in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent scientific competence. Preference will be given to those who have completed their PhD or reached equivalent competence no more than five years before the application deadline.
• Documented ability to express themselves orally and in writing in English.
• Documented ability to collaborate.

We will also value the following assessment criteria during the appointment:

Of highest importance are:

• The degree of skill required for eligibility.
• Experience in research in human-robot interaction, human-computer interaction, or user experience design.
• Good ability to independently plan and organize work.

Of next highest importance are:

• Experience in research on human interaction with autonomous systems.
• Good knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods.
• Ability to competitively seek and obtain external research funding.
• Good ability to establish contacts and networks.
• Good ability to plan, conduct, and examine education.

Also of importance are:

• Good ability to express themselves orally and in writing in Swedish.
• Good administrative skill.
• Ability to supervise students at undergraduate and advanced levels.

Type of Employment: The appointment is fixed-term for four years. An Assistant Lecturer has the right during the appointment to apply for promotion to Lecturer when they have achieved such eligibility. Upon approved promotion, the appointment becomes permanent.

Extent: 100%

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026

Reference Number: Ref No. HS 2026/316

Start Date: As agreed

Contact Information: Information about the position is provided by Prefect Henrik Rüdén, who can be reached at [email protected]. Trade union information is provided by trade union representatives for Saco-S or ST. Trade union representatives can be reached via the university's switchboard at 0500-44 80 00.

Application

You apply for the position via our website, www.his.se/jobb by clicking "Apply" at the bottom of the advertisement. There you can also read more about the university's recruitment process and what benefits you have as an employee with us. We welcome your application!

The following documents must be attached to your application:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Certificates/grades and other merit documents you wish to cite as an applicant
• Merit portfolio where you describe your scientific and pedagogical activities
• Scientific publications, attach up to five scientific publications (of which at least two published in the last three years)
• Complete publication list.

Contact the HR department at [email protected] if you have publications that cannot be attached electronically directly in the application. The publications must be available to the university no later than one week after the application deadline.