Researcher Position in Usable Security, Privacy, and Human-AI Interaction KDDI Research, Inc. in Japan

Yudai Tanaka, Incoming Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin, is recruiting 2–3 funded PhD students for Fall 2027 to join the Symbiotic Interfaces Lab. The lab focuses on symbiotic interfaces, interactive computing, human-computer interaction, and the relationship between computing interfaces and human abilities. The post also highlights related interests at the intersection of computing, neuroscience, and human neural systems. Applicants ...

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) is recruiting a Research Staff (Project-Based Fixed-Term Researcher) in the Information and Human Engineering domain. This is a full-time, fixed-term research position based in Tokyo or Ibaraki Prefecture , Japan, with work at AIST’s Waterfront Subcenter in Koto-ku, Tokyo and Tsukuba Center in Ibaraki. The role is tied to a specific externally funded project, and the successful candidate is expected to contribute immediately...

Michigan State University is funding a PhD opportunity focused on human-AI interaction , especially how people trust , perceive, and rely on AI systems. The project also examines privacy and disclosure decisions in human-AI interaction, with an emphasis on designing AI systems that reduce harm rather than simply adding features. This is an NSF-funded Research Assistant position tied to a funded PhD. The post welcomes applicants from communication studies , psychology , information science , comp...

PhD opportunity in Human–Computer Interaction and Design of AI User Interfaces at Stockholm University (Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, DSV). The project focuses on how people interact with current and future AI systems, including chatbots, AI agents, transparency, visualization, interactivity, and human-centred design for human–AI interaction. The work combines interface design, prototype building, and design-oriented empirical studies in varied contexts of use. Co-design is highli...

Postdoctoral position at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Wellbeing Implementation Research Center, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. The role focuses on psychology, ergonomics, cognitive science, and human-AI interaction in virtual worlds, the metaverse, and real-world settings. Research themes include social psychology, cultural psychology, evolutionary psychology, experimental psychology, cooperation, trust, empathy, generative AI, AI agents, avatars, behavi...