PhD in Extended Reality for Behaviour Change
KU – SCIENCE – DATALOGISK INSTITUT – UP1
The Pioneer Centre for AI and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen invite applications for a fully funded PhD Fellow working with Assistant Professor Teresa Hirzle and Professor Kasper Hornbæk. Starting date 1 May 2025 or later.The project
Extended reality (XR) technologies, including Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR), enable us to display digital information in our physical surroundings, tailored to individual perspectives, environments, and preferences. This integration of digital content into our surroundings, either by creating virtual worlds (VR) or overlaying the physical world with digital content (AR), has the potential to significantly shape our future interactions with computers and influence our behaviours.This PhD project will explore the potential of XR for behaviour change. On the one hand, Virtual Reality can help us train responses to various situations (e.g., exposure therapy), and even allows us to experience the consequences of our actions that are otherwise difficult to anticipate. On the other hand, Augmented Reality (AR) integrates information into our daily lives, making them practical for everyday use. This PhD project aims to better understand what makes those examples work by focusing on two research objectives:
The PhD student will have much freedom to shape the focus of their work and the research questions they are interested in. The project will use methods from human-computer interaction, including implementing and empirically evaluating XR prototypes with quantitative and qualitative methods. The project requires knowledge and interest in human-computer interaction and extended reality.The principal supervisor is Professor Kasper Hornbæk ( ); the project is led by Assistant Professor, Teresa Hirzle ( ).The research environment
The candidate will be a member of the , a 5-university Danish research endeavor, and the research section at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Computer Science. Both the centre and research section are highly international and well-funded, working on a broad range of fundamental research topics.This position offers an opportunity to join a globally recognized, highly ambitious, creative, collaborative, and fun group of international researchers working at the forefront of human-computer interaction. The Human-Centered Computing section aspires to be a top research group for human-computer interaction that bridges technology, theory, and empirical studies. We have a regular presence at top-ranking HCI venues (e.g., CHI, TOCHI) and do well in rankings (like ;europe). We are currently 11 faculty, and a large and active group of PhD fellows and postdocs for peer-support and to engage with in social activities.We offer creative and stimulating working conditions and significant freedom in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include virtual and augmented reality headsets and tracking tools (Varjo XR-3, Oculus Quest 3, Optitrack, etc.) and a modern fabrication space (3D printers, laser cutters, electronics tools, 3D scanners, etc.).Copenhagen is a vibrant city, with many cultural offerings and easy access to the rest of Europe. For more information about working in Denmark, consult or write to Michelle Løkkegaard, Chief Operating Officer at the Pioneer Centre for AI, .Who are we looking for?We are looking for candidates with knowledge and interest in the field(s) Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, and Extended Reality (Virtual Reality and/or Augmented Reality).General qualifications
The PhD programmeDepending on your level of education, you can undertake the PhD programme as either:
Option A: Getting into a position on the regular PhD programmeQualifications needed for the regular programmeTo be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.The terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.
Application and Assessment ProcedureYour application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. Please include:
Application deadline
The deadline for applications is 1 December 2024, 23:59 CET.We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process atInterviews with selected candidates are expected to be held toward the end of April/early May 2025.Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: .The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.
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