Full-time PhD Positions in Accessibility and Interaction Design at IIT Jodhpur Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur in

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur is advertising full-time PhD positions at the Accessibility and Interaction Design Lab in the School of Design.

The research themes highlighted in the post include accessibility, interaction design, user experience (UX), UX evaluation, XR interaction, AI in design workflows, AI-driven interfaces, trust and explainability, and design for learning and professional practice. The lab description also mentions experimental research in UX evaluation, XR interaction, and accessibility, combining behavioral measures with immersive systems.

The announcer is Dr. Sajan Pillai, Assistant Professor and Head, School of Design, IIT Jodhpur. The post indicates that applicants with a background in Design, HCI, or UX are preferred, and familiarity with coding or AI tools is desirable. It also mentions MDes or valid CEED / NET / GATE qualification.

Application materials requested include a CV, portfolio, and research proposal. The post provides an application deadline of 20 April 2026. The official IIT Jodhpur PhD admissions page notes rolling admission for interdisciplinary and PhD programmes, with cut-off dates for applications on 20 April and 20 October each year, and separate online application links for Indian and foreign/INRA students.

This opportunity is best suited to students interested in human-computer interaction, design research, accessibility, UX evaluation, and AI-enabled interaction design.