Postdoctoral Fellow in Adaptive Immersive Experiences

Stockholms universitet · Stockholm, Sweden

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The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic research and educational environment. The discipline of computer and systems sciences bridges the gap between technology and the humanities, social sciences and behavioral sciences, with great relevance to our lives today and in the future. Our research addresses how new information and communication technology should be designed to benefit individuals, organisations and society as a whole.

DSV offers a stimulating research community in an international environment. Many of our projects are interdisciplinary, and our researchers frequently collaborate with colleagues at other universities, in industry, and within the public sector. Our research is conducted within nine subject areas: AI and Data Science, Business Process Management and Enterprise Modeling, Cybersecurity, Digital Games and Simulation, Digital Transformation and Governance, Human–Computer Interaction, Language Technology, Risk and Decision Analysis, and Technology-Enhanced Learning.

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Project description

The postdoctoral position is situated in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with a focus on adaptive immersive technologies for participatory activities in urban heritage. The successful candidate will work with Associate Senior Lecturer Luis Quintero, in collaboration with Professor Henricus Verhagen and Professor Uno Fors at Stockholm University.

The project centers on how we might design adaptive immersive experiences in XR (augmented, virtual, and mixed reality) for cultural heritage and evaluate the potential of contextual data to enhance access, interpretation, and engagement of shared experiences. In particular, the research will aim to investigate how urban heritage can move from static reconstruction towards shared personalized activities that support collective meaning-making. The research activities will be situated within the technical and scientific aspects of games design and HCI. Including the development of prototypes that integrate multimodal data collection from movement and interaction streams, algorithmic development for real-time group-aware adaptation, and mixed-methods evaluation of the adaptive games and immersive experiences.

Main responsibilities

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow with a technical background in areas such as games design, immersive technologies, and/or computer vision. Preferably with experience in the design of interactive prototypes involving immersive technologies, interactive media, and/or games; along with competence in conducting empirical research on topics related to technology for cultural heritage, architecture, or related areas.

The research will be interdisciplinary in nature and it will draw upon links between games design, data science, and relevant social sciences. The main responsibilities of the postdoctoral fellow will include technical development, empirical and design work related to digitalization of cultural heritage, and study of shared interactions in immersive media.

This project is situated in a multidisciplinary research group with extensive international collaborations. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to present their work in international venues and journals, and to collaborate with colleagues at Stockholm University and other institutions in the Stockholm region.

Qualification requirements

In order to qualify for a Postdoctoral position, applicants are required to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent relevant degree from another country. The degree must have been completed no later than when the employment decision is made.

Assessment criteria

It is considered an advantage if the doctoral degree or an equivalent degree was completed no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Under special circumstances, an older degree may also be an advantage. Special circumstances refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. The following criteria will be used for the candidates:

Research skills: A track record demonstrating excellence in the areas of game design, data science, and immersive technologies.
Independence: Ability to formulate original research ideas and conduct research independently in the fields of game design, data science, and immersive technologies.
Collaborative activities: Ability to work as a part of a team, and evidence of active involvement in collaborative research projects.
Communication abilities: Ability to fluently communicate research ideas and results in both written outputs and oral presentations at conference venues.

The candidates must have successfully passed Stage 1 and Stage 2 of Digital Futures postdoc fellowships evaluation spring 2026.

About the employment

The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2027-02-01 or as per agreement.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from Associate Senior Lecturer, Luis Quintero, phone: +46 8 16 11 87, luis.quintero@dsv.su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

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