PhD Student Opportunities in Human Factors & Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at Hanyang University under GKS Program Hanyang University ERICA in South Korea

PhD student opportunities are available in the Human-Centered Technology (HCT) Lab at Hanyang University ERICA, South Korea, under the GKS program. The lab specializes in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research, with a particular focus on user interfaces and issues related to Automated Vehicles (AV) and Virtual Reality (VR). Two PhD positions are open: one focusing on Human Factors and User Interfaces in AV, and another on Human Factors and User Interfaces in VR.

Applicants should have a strong research background in Human Factors, Ergonomics, HCI, and UI/UX, with experience in AV or VR fields from Human Factors and HCI perspectives. Eligible degrees include Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Safety Engineering, or related fields. English fluency is required, and candidates must meet both the graduate program and GKS program eligibility criteria. Preferred qualifications include expertise in statistical analysis, data analytics, user experiments, surveys, physiological data collection (e.g., EEG, EMG), and academic publications.

The positions offer tuition and stipend support under the GKS program. The application deadline for the lab interview process is January 31, 2026, with interviews and results by February 15, 2026. The official GKS program application is expected in early March 2026. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Seul Chan Lee with a cover letter, CV, transcripts, degree certificates, thesis, and a research statement on AV or VR. More information is available on the HCT Lab and graduate program webpages.

This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about Human Factors, HCI, AV, VR, and related fields, seeking a fully funded PhD position in a leading South Korean research institution.