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Tariq Andersen
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PhD fellowship in Human-Computer Interaction University of Copenhagen in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
PhD fellowship funded through the University of Copenhagen. For the integrated MSc and PhD route, the grant is partly 48 SU-klip plus salary for work (teaching, supervision etc.) totaling 150 working hours per year until the MSc is obtained, then salary for the remaining two years. A PhD grant portion is currently DKK 7,426 before tax (2026). The regular PhD programme is full-time for up to 3 years with employment under Danish academic salary agreements.
Deadline
Nov 29, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
University of Copenhagen
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About this position
The Human-Centred Computing (HCC) section in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD fellowship in Human-Computer Interaction. The project examines how digital technologies mediate people’s experiences of their bodies, with a specific focus on self-tracking technologies and chronic illness.
The successful PhD researcher will investigate how people with chronic conditions use self-tracking tools, how these technologies shape interactions with informal caregivers and health professionals, and how they reflect or reinforce social, cultural, and political norms around bodily difference. The student will have room to shape the precise focus and research questions within this topic.
The project is strongly design-oriented and will use qualitative, participatory, co-design, and Research through Design approaches. The work may include collaborating with people with chronic conditions and other stakeholders, developing experimental prototypes, and using design as a way to explore alternative forms of sensing, representing, and interacting with bodies.
The fellowship sits within a large HCC research environment that focuses on understanding and improving the relationship between computational technology and people. The section emphasizes supportive, collegial, and diverse research culture, with regular meetings, retreats, and active participation in major HCI venues such as CHI.
The project is led by Assistant Professor Sarah Homewood, with Associate Professor Tariq Andersen as principal supervisor.
Funding details
PhD fellowship funded through the University of Copenhagen. For the integrated MSc and PhD route, the grant is partly 48 SU-klip plus salary for work (teaching, supervision etc.) totaling 150 working hours per year until the MSc is obtained, then salary for the remaining two years. A PhD grant portion is currently DKK 7,426 before tax (2026). The regular PhD programme is full-time for up to 3 years with employment under Danish academic salary agreements.
What's required
Applicants should have an M.Sc. degree in a relevant technical, design, or social science discipline for the regular 5+3 PhD route, or a relevant Danish bachelor’s degree for the integrated 3+5 route. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in user-centred research methods, some experience working in a research environment, experience conducting design processes and developing screen-based and physical computing prototypes, and the ability to document research capability through a thesis, publication, or project portfolio. Strong recommendations from supervisors and mentors are expected, and advanced Danish language proficiency is preferred. For the regular programme, the degree should be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree and related to the project area.
How to apply
Apply electronically through the APPLY FOR POSITION link. Submit a motivated letter, a research statement outlining a concrete project on designing self-tracking technologies for chronic conditions, a CV, diplomas and transcripts, a publication list if relevant, and contact details for up to two referees. All materials must be in English and submitted by the deadline.
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Associate Professor
Denmark
Research Interests
Chronic Illnes
Psychology
Information Technology
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Qualitative Method
Assistant Professor
Denmark
Research Interests
Psychology
Computer Science
Medical Science
Human-computer Interaction
Information Technology
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