Research assistant

Want to combine your programming skills with pioneering research in Human-Robot Interaction? Join our multidisciplinary research team and gain practical experience developing software for robotic platforms, supporting user studies, and contributing to innovative projects that explore the future of human-centred technology.

Information about the division/the project

The https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/cse/, a joint department of Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg, spans the breadth of computing disciplines. Our internationally visible research, strong industry links and diverse environment create a collaborative setting where ideas grow into real impact.

At the https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/cse/our-research/interaction-design-and-software-engineering/, we design smarter ways to engineer better software, and explore how people engage with digital systems, combining global research perspectives with strong collaboration with industry.

Job description

You will join a research team comprising professors, Doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers, who conduct research in the field of Human-Robot Interaction. Your role will be to assist with various ongoing research projects. Duties will include developing and testing software for robot (e.g. Softbanks Robotics "Pepper", and other similar platforms), setting up local databases for data collection, assisting the researchers during the user studies, helping setting up online studies, etc.

You will have regular contact with the researchers and you will participate in group meetings, allowing you to gain a wider knowledge about the research topics within the groups. This position will allow you to gain practical experience conducting research projects in a highly interdisciplinary setting, combining elements of computer science and cognitive science.

Contract terms

Temporary employment

Employment period: 2 months initial contract, followed by a 7-month extension (9 months total).

Extent: 20%