Principal Investigator in Game Development and User Experience

4 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark PARETO SECURITIES AS Full time

We are seeking a Principal Investigator to join our team at the IT University of Copenhagen. As a Principal Investigator, you will lead the ERC StG project THEORYCRAFT, investigating the impact, uptake, and utility of theory in HCI and games research and practice.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing the project and ensuring its success
  • Investigating current theory use in HCI/games research and practice
  • Developing approaches to make theory more usable
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of such interventions

You will also contribute to teaching in ITU's educational programmes, specifically courses on games user research, player psychology, and/or HCI theory.

About the Project

The ERC StG project THEORYCRAFT is a three-year research project that seeks to advance our understanding of the role of theory in HCI and games research and practice. The project brings together an interdisciplinary team of researchers from ITU and other institutions to investigate the challenges faced by HCI and games researchers in using and developing theory.

As a Principal Investigator, you will be responsible for overseeing the project and ensuring its success. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects, collaborate with leading researchers in the field, and develop your skills as a researcher and educator.



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