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Doctoral Researcher in Human-AI Shared Regulation of Learning University of Oulu in Finland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Fixed-term doctoral researcher appointment(s) funded by the Research Council of Finland project HAI-Learning. Salary is based on Finnish university teaching and research staff levels 2-4 plus a personal performance component; starting gross salary is approximately 2600-3200 EUR per month before taxes. One or two positions are available, with contracts running until 31 August 2029 and, if a second position is appointed, until 31 December 2028.

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Oct 25, 2026

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Finland

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University of Oulu

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Keywords

Computer Science
Education
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Information Technology
Educational Technology
Mixed Reality
Software Development
Learning Analytics
Multimodal Analysis

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About this position

Doctoral Researcher opportunity at the University of Oulu, Finland in the Learning and Educational Technology (LET) Lab, within the Learning and Learning Processes (LLP) Research Unit at the Faculty of Education and Psychology.

This opening is part of the Research Council of Finland-funded project “Human-AI Shared Regulation of Learning: Preparing Higher Education Students to Learn and Work with AI (HAI-Learning)” led by Associate Professor Andy Nguyen. The project focuses on human-AI shared regulation of learning, learning sciences, educational technology, learning analytics, AI-driven learning analytics, multimodal analysis, and the design of socio-technical systems for hybrid intelligence.

The successful candidate will conduct doctoral research on how higher education students learn and work with AI, contribute to project tasks, and publish in international journals and conferences. The role is multidisciplinary and combines research on human learning processes with AI system design and development.

Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in learning sciences, computer science, or a relevant field awarded within the last five years; strong research interest or experience; teamwork and communication skills; willingness to engage with both learning research and AI development; experience in educational technology and/or software development; English proficiency. Finnish language skills and experience with Python, C#, Unity, and Mixed Reality/XR applications are appreciated.

Funding and terms: fixed-term doctoral researcher appointment(s), starting 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary is approximately €2600–€3200/month gross before taxes, plus a performance-based component. One position runs until 31 August 2029; a second, if appointed, runs until 31 December 2028.

How to apply: submit your application in English through the University of Oulu recruitment system by 2026-10-25 at 23:59 Finnish local time. Include a cover letter, CV following the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity template, and a publication list. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed and asked for diplomas and references.

Funding details

Fixed-term doctoral researcher appointment(s) funded by the Research Council of Finland project HAI-Learning. Salary is based on Finnish university teaching and research staff levels 2-4 plus a personal performance component; starting gross salary is approximately 2600-3200 EUR per month before taxes. One or two positions are available, with contracts running until 31 August 2029 and, if a second position is appointed, until 31 December 2028.

What's required

Applicants must have a Master's degree in learning sciences, computer science, or a relevant field awarded no more than five years ago. Candidates should have a transdisciplinary research orientation, demonstrated research experience or interest, team-working ability, solid research and development skills, willingness to study both human learning processes and AI system design, experience with educational technology and/or software design and development, and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills in English. Finnish language skills are appreciated. Proficiency in Python and C# and experience developing XR applications, especially Mixed Reality applications using Unity, are also valued. Applicants must apply for the right to study for a doctoral degree at the beginning of employment according to University of Oulu Graduate School requirements.

How to apply

Apply through the university recruitment system by 25 October 2026 at 23:59 Finnish local time. Submit an English application including a cover letter, CV following the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity template, and a publication list. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed and asked to provide diplomas and references.

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