PhD Scholarship: Adaptive Restorative XR for Well-Being

DTU — Technical University of Denmark; Denmark; Remote; DKK 336,000 - 411,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU – Technical University of Denmark is offering a PhD scholarship within Engineering Technology, focusing on human-state-aware XR environments for stress recovery and well‑being. You will develop prototypes, model user state from physiological signals, and evaluate in lab and field settings.

Collaboration with KTH includes shared studies and extended research stays. The role is full-time for three years, starting January 2027, under the Danish collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Strong background in computer science, HCI, XR or ML.
• Programming/prototyping experience and interest in empirical user research.
• Ability to work independently in international research collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prototype adaptive and accessible restorative XR environments.
• Model user state from physiological and behavioural signals and design interpretable adaptations.
• Conduct laboratory studies and longer‑term field deployments.
• Collaborate with KTH through shared studies, publications and research stays.

Skills

Computer science

HCI

XR

Machine learning

Programming

Prototyping

Empirical user research

Education

PhD in progress or PhD in related field

Job description

DTU – Technical University of Denmark is offering a PhD scholarship within Engineering Technology, focusing on human-state-aware XR environments for stress recovery and well‑being. You will develop prototypes, model user state from physiological signals, and evaluate in lab and field settings.

Collaboration with KTH includes shared studies and extended research stays. The role is full-time for three years, starting January 2027, under the Danish collective agreement.