Design Researcher for Innovative Robot Interaction

1 month ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus Universitet Full time
Job Description

Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in interaction design research. The successful applicant will contribute to the ACUTE project, exploring minimally visible social cues as an alternative way to indicate robot sociality.

About the Project

The ACUTE project aims to develop artefact-inspired robots (AIR) that convey social cues and ability for social coordination without anthropomorphising human social and emotional capacities. The project will apply a mix of qualitative research methods, with a constructive design research approach.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct qualitative user studies and interviews to understand how people ascribe social capacities to robots
  • Develop novel robot concepts using artefact-inspired designs and minimally visible social cues
  • Participate in concept development, form giving, and prototyping of AIR robots
  • Conduct qualitative lab-based user evaluations with developed concepts and prototypes
Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a PhD degree in a relevant field related to interaction design, human-computer interaction, or human-robot interaction. They should demonstrate strong design and research skills, with prior experience in designing physical and interactive objects and conducting qualitative research.

Benefits

The postdoctoral researcher position is full-time and 2-year fixed-term, starting on 01 June 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful applicant will work closely with the project manager and other researchers at the Department of Digital Design and Information Studies.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is approximately DKK 590,000 - 799,000 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority. In addition to the salary, Aarhus University offers attractive working conditions and benefits, including access to local prototyping facilities and the opportunity to participate in the Junior Researcher Development Programme.



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