项目介绍

2026年5月6日

About the Department

At the Department of Applied Information Technology, we conduct critical and interdisciplinary research of the highest quality in an international environment with great relevance to society. We offer popular programs at undergraduate and graduate levels, grounded in research and societal development, providing excellent employment opportunities.

Our researchers are at the heart of the debate, contributing to the explanation and problematisation of IT and societal challenges associated with society’s digitalisation.

Here, people’s knowledge and ability to analyse, understand, and manage various aspects of IT, as well as the interaction between humans and technology, are developed in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital surveillance, “Twin transition,” blockchain, digital governance, digital innovation, e-health, the Internet of Things, mobile communication, robots, social media, and IT in schools and education.

About the division of CLIC 
The Department of Applied Information Technology at the University of Gothenburg conducts interdisciplinary research on the design, use, and societal implications of digital technologies. Within the Division of Cognition, Learning & IT, Interaction Design, and Communication (CLIC), researchers with expertise in interaction design, human-computer interaction (HCI), cognitive science, and digital media collaborate. 

The division offers a dynamic and international research environment with strong connections to societally relevant issues and close collaboration with external actors in the public sector, healthcare, industry, and civil society. 

About the Research Centre UGot ReWork 

This position is funded by UGot ReWork, an interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Gothenburg funded by the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (Forte). 

UGot ReWork brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to develop knowledge on sustainable return to work, with a particular focus on mental health conditions and musculoskeletal disorders. The centre offers an international and collaborative research environment with high societal relevance. The host department is the Institute of Medicine at the Sahlgrenska Academy. 

Subject area 

Human-Computer Interaction

Subject area description 

Human-computer interaction (HCI) is an interdisciplinary research field that studies the design, development, and use of interactive digital systems in relation to human needs, behaviors, and social contexts. 

The field encompasses theories, methods, and practices for designing technologies that are usable, meaningful, and relevant in different contexts, with a particular focus on the interplay between humans and technology. 

This position focuses on the design and development of digital interventions that support sustainable return to work. The research includes the development and evaluation of interactive systems in close collaboration with users and stakeholders in healthcare and working life contexts. 

Job assignments

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in human-computer interaction with strong expertise in the design and development of digital systems. 

The position is connected to a work package within the UGot ReWork centre, aiming to design, develop, evaluate, and implement digital interventions that support sustainable return to work for individuals on sick leave due to mental health conditions or musculoskeletal disorders. 

The work is research-driven and exploratory, where design and development of digital solutions form a central part of the research process. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to translating research ideas and needs from healthcare and workplace contexts into functional digital systems, prototypes, and interventions. 

The tasks include: 

• Design and development of digital interventions, prototypes, and research systems 
• Development of mobile applications, web applications, or other interactive systems 
• Development of tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization linked to interventions 
• Integration of user needs, user context, clinical perspectives, and research questions in the design process 
• Planning and conducting user studies and evaluations of developed solutions 

The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with researchers from multiple disciplines, including HCI, information systems, medicine, psychology, sociology, and public health, as well as with external stakeholders in healthcare and other relevant sectors. 

The role therefore requires the ability to work interdisciplinarily and to develop technical solutions in dialogue with non-technical stakeholders. 

As a postdoctoral researcher, you are also expected to contribute to an active and stimulating research environment, participate in seminars and joint activities, and contribute to external research applications. 

The position offers good opportunities to further develop an independent research profile within HCI and digital health. 

Eligibility 

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.   

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made.

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.   

Assessment criteria 

To be qualified, the applicant must have: 

• A PhD in a relevant field such as HCI, interaction design, informatics, computer science, or equivalent 
• Documented experience in designing, developing, and implementing functional digital systems, applications, or research prototypes, demonstrated through previous projects, publications, or code repositories 
• Experience in planning and conducting studies or evaluations of digital systems (e.g., user studies or intervention studies) 
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in interdisciplinary teams 
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken 

Meritorious qualifications include: 

• A focus on digital health, eHealth, or working life research, and experience with digital interventions in healthcare, rehabilitation, or other societal contexts 
• Experience in developing mobile and web applications or other interactive systems, including data collection, processing, or visualization 
• Experience working in research projects and/or interdisciplinary research environments in collaboration with different stakeholders 
• Knowledge of design approaches such as participatory design and user-centered design, as well as user experience work 
• Knowledge of Swedish, as the project involves collaboration with Swedish stakeholders and participants 

Employment 

The position is a fixed-term employment of two years 100 %/full time – according to postdoctoral collective agreement – and is placed at the Department of Applied Information Technology. 
The start date is 2026-10-01, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Selection process 

The selection, interview and assessment will be undertaken by a local recruiting group. 
Interviews may be held continuously.

Contact information 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Alexandra Weilenmann, alexandra.weilenmann@gu.se

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives

Application 

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  

The application is to be written in English. 

The following documents are to be attached: 

• CV and personal details, including employment history and academic background 
• Certificates and transcripts (copies of degree certificates, etc.) 
• A cover letter describing motivation and qualifications for the position 
• Copies of up to 5 relevant publications 
• A numbered list of publications (mark attached publications with *) 
• A link to GitHub (required) 
• Two references with contact details 

We ask that the CV is maximum 2 pages and the cover letter maximum 1 page. 

Applications must be received by: 2026-08-09.

Information for International Applicants 

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit: 

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services 
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/ 

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.