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Postdoctoral Researcher in Human-Computer Interaction for Digital Health and Sustainable Return to Work University of Gothenburg in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term postdoctoral employment for two years at 100% full time under the postdoctoral collective agreement. The position is funded by UGot ReWork, an interdisciplinary research centre funded by the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (Forte).
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Expired
Country
Sweden
University
University of Gothenburg
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About this position
University of Gothenburg is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in Human-Computer Interaction within the UGot ReWork research centre in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The position sits at the Department of Applied Information Technology and is closely connected to the Sahlgrenska Academy / Institute of Medicine. The project focuses on digital health, sustainable return to work, and the design of digital interventions for people on sick leave due to mental health conditions or musculoskeletal disorders.
Research themes include Human-Computer Interaction, interaction design, digital systems, mobile applications, web applications, user studies, evaluation, eHealth, and interdisciplinary work across medicine, psychology, sociology, public health, and information systems.
The postdoc will design and develop prototypes, research tools, and interventions; translate healthcare and workplace needs into functional digital solutions; and collaborate with users, healthcare actors, and other stakeholders. The role also includes contributing to seminars, an active research environment, and future research applications.
Eligibility requires a PhD in HCI, interaction design, informatics, computer science, or a related equivalent field. Strong experience in building functional digital systems and conducting evaluations is expected, along with excellent English. Experience in digital health, participatory design, UX, and Swedish language skills are advantageous.
This is a two-year, full-time postdoctoral appointment funded through UGot ReWork, which is supported by the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (Forte). The application deadline is 2026-08-09, and the expected start date is 2026-10-01 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Apply via the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal. Prepare a CV, certificates/transcripts, cover letter, up to 5 publications, publication list, GitHub link, and two references.
Funding details
Fixed-term postdoctoral employment for two years at 100% full time under the postdoctoral collective agreement. The position is funded by UGot ReWork, an interdisciplinary research centre funded by the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (Forte).
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD in HCI, interaction design, informatics, computer science, or an equivalent relevant field. Required experience includes designing, developing, and implementing functional digital systems, applications, or research prototypes; planning and conducting user studies or evaluations; and working independently as well as in interdisciplinary teams. Excellent written and spoken English is required. Meritorious qualifications include experience in digital health, eHealth, working life research, healthcare or rehabilitation interventions, mobile/web app development, data collection/processing/visualization, participatory or user-centered design, UX work, research project collaboration, and knowledge of Swedish.
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Professors
Professor Human-Computer Interaction
Sweden
Research Interests
Social Psychology
Environmental Policy
Computer Science
Neurorehabilitation
Participatory Governance
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