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Doctoral Researcher in Health Sciences: Hybrid Intelligence, Playful Learning, and XR in Healthcare Education University of Oulu in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term full-time doctoral researcher position for four years. Starting gross salary is approximately 2500-3200 EUR per month before taxes, with an additional salary component based on personal performance (up to 50% of the job-specific component).
Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Oulu
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Doctoral Researcher in Health Sciences at the University of Oulu, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences and Technology, in the HealthEduCom Lab / Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology.
This doctoral opening is part of the Playful Entrepreneurial Minds: Playfulness and Hybrid Intelligence in Higher Education and Working Life (Playful Minds) project funded by the Research Council of Finland. The research focuses on healthcare education, nursing, medical education, hybrid intelligence, human-AI collaboration, playful learning, and extended reality (XR) in healthcare learning environments.
The successful candidate will conduct doctoral research using a design-based research approach and mixed methods. The work includes co-designing and validating a Hybrid Intelligence-Playful Learning (HI-PL) framework, running participatory workshops and XR-based simulation studies, collecting questionnaire, behavioural, video, and physiological data, and analysing interviews, focus groups, and reflective learning logs.
Funding and conditions: full-time, fixed-term position for four years starting 1.10.2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Starting gross salary is approximately 2500-3200 EUR/month before taxes, plus a performance-based component. The post includes access to University of Oulu research infrastructure such as LEAF and OuluHealth Labs, and collaboration opportunities within the Playful Minds consortium.
Eligibility highlights: a relevant completed Master’s degree (e.g. health sciences, nursing science, healthcare education), eligibility for doctoral study rights at the University of Oulu Graduate School, strong motivation for long-term doctoral research, foundational research-methods competence, good academic writing and communication skills, and fluent English. Experience with simulation-based education, qualitative/quantitative methods, XR, AI in education, and Finnish language skills are advantageous.
How to apply: submit your application through the University of Oulu recruitment system by 13 September 2026 at 23:59 Finnish local time. Include a cover letter, CV (following the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity template), a research plan of max three pages plus references, and a publication list if applicable. The application must be written in English.
Funding details
Fixed-term full-time doctoral researcher position for four years. Starting gross salary is approximately 2500-3200 EUR per month before taxes, with an additional salary component based on personal performance (up to 50% of the job-specific component).
What's required
A relevant completed Master's degree or equivalent in health sciences, nursing science, healthcare education, or another applicable discipline is required before employment begins. Applicants must be eligible to pursue doctoral studies and willing to apply for doctoral study rights at the University of Oulu Graduate School unless already holding the relevant study right. Strong motivation for long-term doctoral research at the intersection of healthcare education, human-AI collaboration, playful learning, and XR-based simulation is expected, along with foundational research-methods competence, readiness to develop qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary international team, good communication and academic writing skills, and fluent written and spoken English. Experience in healthcare education, simulation-based education, hybrid intelligence, XR, design-based research, qualitative/quantitative methods, physiological data, research software, publications, and Finnish language skills are advantageous.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Oulu recruitment system by 13 September 2026 at 23:59 Finnish local time. Submit a cover letter, CV following the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity template, a maximum three-page research plan with references, and a list of publications if applicable. The application must be written in English.
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