Postdoc In Human–AI Interaction and Risk-minimizing Digital Design in Gambling

AcademicTransfer; Netherlands; Presencial; EUR 48.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holiday allowance

Year-end bonus

Extensive leave

ABP pension

Training programs

On-campus childcare

Wellbeing support (OpenUp)

Parental leave support

Postdoc Association

Descripción de la vacante

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher for the UI-PRIG project to develop AI-supported tools and study how gambling risk information is communicated. You will join the HTI group to combine HCI, AI, and behavioural insights.

You will build research prototypes, conduct studies with diverse participants, and contribute to publications and open-source software. English communication is essential, and collaboration with Trimbos Institute is expected.

Formación

• A PhD (completed or near completion) in HCI, CS, Human–AI Interaction, Psychology, Data Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated high-quality academic research with peer-reviewed outputs.
• Strong Python skills and ability to build interactive systems/research prototypes.
• Experience with AI methods (LLMs/generative AI) or ability to acquire quickly.
• Experience with empirical methods (usability studies, experiments, interviews, data analysis).
• Interest in responsible tech design, digital wellbeing, risk communication, societal impact.
• Ability to manage and execute research projects independently with interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research and develop two open-source tools within UI-PRIG.
• Design and run user studies (cognitive walkthroughs, interviews, co-design workshops).
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data; translate findings into design recommendations.
• Publish findings and contribute to open-source tools and practical guidance for researchers and regulators.

Conocimientos

PhD in HCI/CS/Psychology

Academic research publications

Python programming

Generative AI / LLMs

Empirical research methods

Usability testing / interviews

Responsible technology design

Project organization

English communication

Educación

PhD in a relevant field

Herramientas

Python (programming)

Descripción del empleo

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Organisation/Company Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) Research Field Engineering » Design engineering Psychological sciences » Behavioural sciences Computer science » Programming Computer science » Informatics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 2 Dec 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

How can AI help decrease online gambling [TR1] harms? Join our interdisciplinary research team to develop AI-supported tools, investigate how people understand gambling risks, and design more transparent digital interfaces that support informed decisions and harm prevention.

Information

Online gambling platforms shape how people perceive risks, understand products, and make decisions. Yet information about gambling risks, winning probabilities, and bonus conditions is often difficult to find, complex, or unclear. How can we systematically evaluate these practices and design better alternatives?

We are looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join UI-PRIG (Understanding & Improving Product Risk Information in Gambling), a two-year research project conducted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in collaboration with the Trimbos Institute.

The project combines Human–Computer Interaction (HCI), Generative AI, behavioural research, and participatory design to improve how online gambling platforms communicate product and risk information.

You will play a central role in conducting the research and developing two open-source research tools:

• KanLab: An experimental prototyping environment that uses configurable web components and generative AI to create realistic mock-up gambling websites. The platform will enable researchers and stakeholders to systematically explore alternative approaches to communicating gambling risks and product information.

Alongside technical development, you will design and conduct user studies, including cognitive walkthroughs, interviews, and co-design workshops involving non-gamblers, prevention experts, and people with lived experience of gambling-related harm. You will analyse qualitative and quantitative research data and translate findings into evidence-based design recommendations.

You will work within the Human-Technology Interaction (HTI) group at TU/e, supervised by Dr. Max V. Birk and Dr. Antonius J. van Rooij (Trimbos Institute). You will join an interdisciplinary research environment that combines expertise in HCI, artificial intelligence, games, behavioural science, and digital well-being.

Your work will contribute to scientific publications, open-source tools, and practical recommendations for researchers, regulators, and public health professionals. Through this project, you will help establish a foundation for evaluating and improving responsible digital information design.

We are looking for an independent, curious, and technically capable researcher who enjoys combining software development with empirical research and addressing societal challenges.

• A PhD (completed or close to completion) in Human–Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Human–AI Interaction, Psychology, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting high-quality academic research, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications or comparable research outputs.
• Strong programming skills, preferably in Python, and experience developing interactive systems, web applications, or research prototypes.
• Experience with AI-based methods, particularly large language models (LLMs), generative AI, or automated content analysis, or a demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire these skills.
• Experience with empirical research methods, such as usability evaluation, controlled experiments, interviews, or qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• An interest in responsible technology design, digital well-being, risk communication, or the societal implications of interactive technologies.
• The ability to independently organize and execute research projects, while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Additional qualifications that would be an advantage:

• Experience with participatory design, co-design workshops, or research involving diverse and potentially vulnerable user populations.
• Familiarity with digital persuasive design, deceptive design patterns, consumer protection, or gambling-related harm prevention.
• Experience with open science practices, reproducible research, and the development of publicly available research software.
• Proficiency in Dutch, particularly for conducting user studies and stakeholder engagement in the Netherlands.

Additional Information

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

In addition, we offer you:

• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.

Additional Comments

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