PhD student computer science, specializing in AI and HCI

23 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Hasselt University

Department

HR Department

Research Field

Computer science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

15 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

234/35/018

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Your function

The Expertise Centre for Digital Media (EDM) is looking for a motivated and passionate researcher to delve into a challenging and stimulating doctoral program, specialising in Artificial Intelligence & Human-Computer Interaction. During the PhD trajectory, you will have the opportunity to work independently but, at the same time, be part of a multidisciplinary team where collaboration and mutual support are encouraged. Together, we strive to make fundamental research contributions that simultaneously have a direct impact beyond the academic world. Our team has a strong reputation for publishing groundbreaking work at the top conferences within the research domain.

For this position, we are looking for candidates with a strong interest in the intersection of Al and HCI. Possible research tracks are:

• investigating technological solutions for the manufacturing industry (e.g., Human-Robot collaboration, Proactive Digital Assistants, or Operator Well-being);
• investigating novel educative tools that can help both students and teaching teams create better, more inclusive and democratic learning environments;
• investigating technology to support healthcare providers in giving better care to patients.

You will present research results to stakeholders, process them in scientific publications and present them on scientific forums.
This position is also linked to a limited teaching assignment in the computer science program. This offers you the opportunity to combine your passion for education with your research activities and have an impact on the next generation of computer scientists.

Your team

The research centre Expertise Centre for Digital Media (EDM, www.uhasselt.be/edm ) has been conducting (mainly) software-oriented research in computer science for nearly 30 years. The EDM works according to the "Combining Applied and Basic Research" (ABC) principle, striving for fundamental innovations that quickly reach society and end users. For example, this vision has resulted in structural collaboration with the Flemish strategic research centres iMinds/imec and Flanders Make.

The EDM offers researchers a stimulating, pleasant and easily accessible working environment in which teamwork and well-being play an important role. Researchers get the opportunity to study the latest technologies and work with state-of-the-art equipment to support the research.

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• You have a master's degree in computer science or a master's degree in computer science engineering (or equivalent).
• You have obtained excellent study results.
• You are passionate about computer science and have a demonstratable interest in Artificial Intelligence and Human-Computer Interaction.
• You have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• You have strong skills and demonstrable experience in software development in (preferably) multiple programming languages. The successful candidate has the ability to come up with innovative concepts and (especially) develop demonstration models and working prototypes.
• You communicate excellent in English, both in writing and orally. Knowledge of Dutch is an asset.
• You can succesfully combine working independently with working in a team of researchers.
• You are enthusiastic to report and present the research results achieved in a team.

Languages

DUTCH

Additional Information
Benefits

You will be appointed and paid as PhD student .
We offer you a two-year PhD scholarship, which will be extended for another two years, subject to a positive evaluation by the doctoral committee. The start date will be determined by mutual agreement (no later than summer 2024).

Selection process

The selection procedure consists of a preselection based on application file and an interview.
Interested candidates should attach a specific motivation letter for the vacant position to their application, as well as a portfolio of relevant project work. Candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Dr. Gustavo Rovelo Ruiz.

Additional comments

For substantive questions, send an e-mail to [email protected] . For questions about the selection procedure, please email [email protected] .

Website for additional job details

https://www.uhasselt.be/en/about-hasselt-university/working-at-hasselt-universi…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UHasselt

Country

Belgium

City

Hasselt

Postal Code

3290

Street

Agoralaan

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.uhasselt.be/en/about-hasselt-university/working-at-hasselt-universi…

Contact

State/Province

Limburg

City

Hasselt

Website

http://www.uhasselt.be/Vacancies

Street

Martelarenlaan 42

Postal Code

3500

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

011268049

STATUS: EXPIRED