PhD Position in HCI & Visualization at Lund University, Sweden

Summary

Lund University is offering a PhD position in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering (LTH). Led by Dr. Danqing Shi in collaboration with the Lund University Graphics Group, this project explores the intersection of human-computer interaction, visualization, and artificial intelligence. The primary focus is on computational behavior modeling—collecting and analyzing behavioral data in human-AI interactions and designing visualization systems to analyze and communicate complex behavioral patterns.

PhD Position in HCI & Visualization at Lund University, Sweden

Designation

Doctoral Student

Job Details Overview

Research Area

Computational behavior modeling at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Visualization, and Artificial Intelligence.

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visualization, Computational Behavior Modeling, and Artificial Intelligence (including Reinforcement Learning and Foundation Models).

Location

Department of Computer Science, Lund University, Lund, Skåne län, Sweden.

Eligibility/Qualification

General Admission Requirements:

• A second-cycle qualification (Master’s degree), OR
• At least 240 credits, of which at least 60 were awarded in the second cycle, OR
• Substantially equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad.

Specific Admission Requirements:

• At least 60 second-cycle credits at an advanced level relevant to the research topic, OR
• An MSc in Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Engineering Physics, or Engineering Mathematics.

Additional Requirements:

• Documented experience in one or more: Human-Computer Interaction, Visualization, Eye tracking, Reinforcement Learning, or Agentic Engineering.
• Good ability to work independently, formulate research problems, and cooperate.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with good knowledge of English.
• (Preferred) Experience with eye tracking/behavioral sensing, Deep/Reinforcement Learning, Human-AI alignment, visual analytics, and scientific publications.

Job Description (Work Duties)

• Devote primarily to the doctoral program, including research projects, third-cycle courses, seminars, and conferences.
• Participate in teaching and departmental work (maximum 20% of working hours).
• Collect and analyze multimodal behavioral datasets (e.g., gaze data, interaction logs).
• Develop computational behavior models and design/conduct controlled user experiments.
• Design and develop visualizations for data analysis.
• Collaborate with international research partners and network at conferences.

How to Apply

Applications must be written in English and submitted via Lund University’s recruitment portal. The application should include:

1. CV and Cover Letter: State why you are interested in the position and how your background aligns with the research project.
2. Study/Degree Certificates: Copies of issued certificates verifying you meet the general and specific admission requirements.
3. Letters of Recommendation: Two reference letters.
4. Additional Documents: Any other relevant files you wish to be considered, such as a publication list or a sample project.

Last Date for Apply

September 30, 2026

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