About the opportunity
Do you want to develop immersive systems that respond to how people feel and behave? We are looking for a PhD candidate to investigate adaptive restorative XR at the intersection of HCI, machine learning, biosensing, and accessibility. You will design and evaluate trustworthy, interpretable XR experiences in a joint DTU-KTH project with co-supervision and extended research stays at KTH. Your overall focus will be to develop and evaluate human-state-aware XR environments that support stress recovery and well-being. You will combine system development, multimodal user-state modelling, interaction design, and empirical evaluation.
Salary and benefits
- Employment based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Allowance agreed upon with the relevant union
- 3-year full-time employment contract
- Collaborative research stays at KTH for approximately 12 months
Who can apply?
- Must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree
- Strong background in computer science, human-computer interaction (HCI), extended reality (XR), machine learning, or a related field
- Programming and prototyping experience with an interest in empirical user research
- Ability to work independently in an international research collaboration
- Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin before having received it
Required documents
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma in English including official description of grading scale
- All materials combined into one single PDF file
When to apply
- Application deadline is 15 September 2026 at 23:59 Danish time
How to apply
- Open the online application link by clicking 'Apply now'
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach all required application materials in English as one single PDF file
Additional information
- The expected starting date is January 2027.
- As DTU works with research in critical technology subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with a background in HCI, machine learning, or XR development and an interest in empirical user research.
- Individuals motivated by interdisciplinary projects that combine biosensing with well-being and accessibility.
What should you think carefully about?
- The project involves extended research stays at KTH in Sweden, requiring flexibility in location during the 3-year period.
- The primary work location is Ballerup, Denmark, which will require relocation for non-local candidates.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This PhD project is ideal for someone wanting to work at the intersection of technology and human health. The joint nature of the project provides exposure to two major research environments and the opportunity to develop human-state-aware systems.
Our take
A compelling choice for tech-focused researchers passionate about the intersection of XR, machine learning, and human well-being.
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