Research Position in Human-Computer Interaction

Reference No : 2026 / 034. The start date is May 1st, 2026, or by agreement. The position for a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher is available initially for 2 years, with potential for prolongation, and is paid according to the collective agreement E 13 TV-L.

The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with approximately 10,000 students. The campus university's architecture promotes interdisciplinary cooperation and a sense of community among researchers, lecturers and students. The University of Konstanz has been continuously funded by the German Excellence Strategy since 2006.

Join the Human Computer Interaction (HCI) group at the University of Konstanz for an opportunity to research future interaction paradigms for Mixed Reality, collaborate with excellent researchers around the world, and expand your HCI teaching profile.

We work toward improving interaction with immersive technologies through novel user interfaces and interaction techniques by studying human perceptual processing, behavior, and experience. The advertised PhD / Postdoc position should take a focus on supporting social human-human and human-AI interactions in mixed reality (AR, VR and all in-between), investigating both fundamental and applied research questions.

We are looking for a candidate who is inherently curious, self-driven, and independent in their research, but also values teamwork and thrives in collaboration. The working language is English.

Your Responsibilities

Independently explore HCI topics through the development and evaluation of interactive systems

Disseminate research results at top-level international venues through publications and presentations

Contribute to teaching and supervision within the CS curriculum

Postdoc : Co-advise doctoral researchers and contribute to new funding applications

Actively participate in activities of our research group and department

Your Competencies

Background in Computer Science, or equivalent, with respective graduate degree

Good knowledge of HCI-related concepts (e.g., user-centered design and evaluation)

Solid development skills for interactive systems (e.g., Unity, web technologies)

An avid interest in interactive Mixed Reality technologies (VR, AR, etc.)

Expertise in statistical data analysis is optional but beneficial

Excellent English language skills in speech and writing

We Offer

Be part of a highly motivated, supportive and ambitious team

Expand your knowledge and skills in a dynamic and international research environment with excellent lab infrastructure

Shape the future of Mixed Reality applications with interaction paradigms that promote good usability and positive user experience

Participate in international collaborations, go on research visits, and travel to top HCI conferences

Coaching for development of leadership and didactic skills

Important : Candidates with only a partial match to the competencies listed above but otherwise outstanding academic record are expressly encouraged to apply!

Questions can be directed to Assistant Prof. Dr. Tiare Feuchtner via e-mail : tiare.feuchtner@uni-konstanz.de.

We look forward to receiving your application until 01.03.2026 (AoE, i.e., 23 : 59 UTC-12) via our Online Application Portal.

Please include the following materials :

Application letter / motivation

Curriculum vitae

Publication record and / or project portfolio

Certificates of relevant graduate and undergraduate studies (Master, Bachelor), with indicated GPA

For Postdoc : PhD certificate (or confirmation of submitted thesis / near-completion of doctoral program)

At least 2 named references

About Konstanz :

The charming city of Konstanz is perfectly located at the beautiful Lake of Constance (Bodensee), directly at the border to Switzerland. Surrounded by glorious nature and in close proximity to the Swiss and Austrian alps, it offers lots of opportunities for leisure activities like hiking, biking, sailing, and skiing. Larger metropolitan areas like Zurich and Stuttgart are well-connected by public transport.

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact sbv@uni-konstanz.de, + 49 7531 88-4016).