PhD: Shape AI & Robotics to Augment Work

Eindhoven University of Technology; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (ABP)

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

41 days leave (flexible schedule)

On-campus child care

Commuting and home internet allowances

Generous training and development

Job summary

Eindhoven University of Technology is inviting applications for a PhD position on worker-augmenting technology implementation within the Human Performance Management (HPM) group. The project seeks to understand how AI and robotics can be integrated to improve worker well‑being and performance, with a strong emphasis on participatory design and practical guidance for organizations.

You will conduct fieldwork, collaborate with diverse organizations, and contribute to a multi-disciplinary research

Qualifications

• Nearly completed Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Work and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering or related disciplines.
• Strong interest in human-centered AI/robotics and work design.
• Experience with empirical research combining qualitative fieldwork with experiments and longitudinal analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research team and with external partners.
• Willingness to develop teaching skills and supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and collaborate with practitioners and knowledge workers in diverse organizations.
• Review AI/robotics applications and assess their potential to support workers using evidence-based methods.
• Develop a portable lab setup at TU/e to study AI and robotics in simulated work activities.
• Design a longitudinal field study on how workers use decision opportunities and its impact on productivity and meaningful work.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and translate findings into practical job redesign guidance.
• Publish scholarly papers, present at international conferences, and complete a doctoral dissertation.

Skills

English (C1)

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Work/Organizational Psychology or related

Job description

Eindhoven University of Technology is inviting applications for a PhD position on worker-augmenting technology implementation within the Human Performance Management (HPM) group. The project seeks to understand how AI and robotics can be integrated to improve worker well‑being and performance, with a strong emphasis on participatory design and practical guidance for organizations.

You will conduct fieldwork, collaborate with diverse organizations, and contribute to a multi-disciplinary research