The University of Bayreuth is inviting applications for a full-time, 3-year PhD position within the Professorship for Mobile Computing and Telemedicine. This role offers an excellent opportunity to conduct practical, interdisciplinary research in digital health, human-computer interaction, and medical data systems within a supportive, international team.
📋 Position Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | PhD Position (m/f/d) |
| Salary Level | German public-sector level E13 |
| Duration | Temporary contract for 3 years (Fixed-term via Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz) |
| Location | University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany |
| Application Deadline | 10 August 2026 |
| Call Identifier | AI14-PhD |
🔍 Research Area
The research focus of the professorship centers around:
- Human-centered interaction design for medical data and AI systems.
- Digital collaboration and telemedical care across distances.
- Digital health education and empowerment for both students and patients.
🛠️ Job Description / Tasks
- Conducting active research in the core areas of the professorship.
- Developing and evaluating interaction techniques, alongside systems built for collaboration and health education.
- Publishing findings in research journals and presenting them at national and international conferences.
- Supervising student theses and supporting the implementation of teaching events.
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Requirements
Mandatory Criteria:
- A good to very good Master’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Medical Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Strong programming skills for interactive systems (e.g., Unity, web design, Python).
- Fundamental knowledge of HCI concepts (such as user-centered design and evaluation).
- Experience with both quantitative and qualitative experimental designs.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills.
- Willingness to learn German within 2 years to facilitate social interaction with students.
Preferred/Optional Criteria:
- Experience in statistical data analysis.
📨 How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Application Portal University of Bayreuth. Ensure you include the call identifier AI14-PhD and upload the following documents:
- Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Bachelor’s & Master’s Certificates (including final grades)
- At least 1 Reference
- Summary of Master’s Thesis: A $\frac{1}{2}$ to 1-page summary detailing your research concept and results.
- Short Video: A 1–2 minute video (max. 100 MB) introducing yourself and talking about something you are genuinely passionate about (e.g., a book, a TV show, Pokémon, etc.).
Contact For Inquiries: If you have questions regarding the role, you can reach out directly to Prof. Dr. Anke Reinschlüssel atanke.reinschluessel@uni-bayreuth.de.
📅 Last Date to Apply
The closing date for all online submissions is 10 August 2026.
