University of Bayreuth
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PostDoc position in Human-Computer Interaction, Mobile Computing and Telemedicine University of Bayreuth in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time postdoc position for 2 years, paid according to German public-sector level E13.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Germany
University
University of Bayreuth

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University of Bayreuth is advertising a full-time PostDoc position in the Professorship Mobile Computing and Telemedicine. The research focus includes human-centred interaction design for medical data and AI systems, digital collaboration, telemedical care across distances, and digital health education and empowerment of students and patients.
The role involves independent research in the professorship’s core areas, helping set up research infrastructure, supporting third-party funding applications, developing and evaluating interaction techniques and collaboration/health education systems, publishing in journals and presenting at conferences, supervising theses (including co-supervision of PhD students), and assisting with teaching.
Eligibility highlights: a good to very good PhD in computer science or medical engineering with a focus on human-computer interaction or a closely related field; applicants with a submitted thesis and pending defense may also apply. Strong programming skills for interactive systems (e.g. Unity, web design, Python), solid HCI knowledge, experience with experimental design and statistical analysis, excellent English, and basic German are expected.
Funding: the position is full-time for 2 years and paid according to German public-sector level E13. The application deadline is 20 August 2026.
How to apply: submit the required documents online via the University of Bayreuth application portal. Materials include a motivation letter, CV, degree certificates (or proof of submission if defense is pending), at least two references, a 1–1.5 page research concept with methods, and a short video link added to the motivation letter.
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Anke Reinschlüssel ([email protected]).
Funding details
Full-time postdoc position for 2 years, paid according to German public-sector level E13.
What's required
A good to very good PhD in computer science or medical engineering with a focus on human-computer interaction or a closely related discipline is required; applicants whose PhD thesis is submitted and awaiting defense may also apply. Candidates should have good programming skills for interactive systems (e.g. Unity, web design, Python), proficient knowledge of HCI concepts such as user-centred design and evaluation, and relevant experience with experimental design including quantitative and qualitative methods and statistical data analysis. Excellent English speaking and writing skills and basic German skills for social interaction are required. Beneficial but optional: experience in teaching and third-party funding acquisition, interdisciplinary collaboration, practical research, and strong organisational, communication, teamwork, reliability, flexibility, and open-mindedness.
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