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PhD Position eXtended Reality for Inclusive Automated Vehicle Interaction (eXtended Reality)

3 059 - 3 881€
Формат работы
remote (только Netherlands)
Тип работы
fulltime
Грейд
trainee
Английский
b2
Страна
Netherlands
Релокация
Netherlands
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PhD Position eXtended Reality for Inclusive Automated Vehicle Interaction (eXtended Reality): Developing accessible VR simulators and inclusive external human-machine interfaces for safer automated vehicle interactions with vulnerable road users, with an accent on experimental research, decision-making models, and disability-inclusive design. Focus on designing and conducting VR experiments, analyzing behavioral and physiological data, and validating eHMI concepts through real-world testing.

Location: Delft, Netherlands; relocation to the Netherlands may be required.

Salary: €3,059–€3,881 gross per month, increasing from the first to the fourth year.

Company

hirify.global is an international university focused on engineering education and research addressing societal challenges, including artificial intelligence and smart mobility.

What you will do

  • Develop a theoretical framework for automated vehicle and vulnerable road user interactions and define criteria for inclusive external human-machine interfaces.
  • Design accessible virtual and extended reality simulators for people with disabilities.
  • Plan and conduct VR experiments, collect data, and model decision-making processes.
  • Evaluate inclusive eHMI designs through real-world testing.
  • Collaborate with PhD researchers on related interdisciplinary projects.
  • Publish research in scientific journals and present findings at conferences and stakeholder workshops.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Transportation, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
  • Experience with VR technologies and developing XR applications using Unity or Unreal Engine.
  • Strong experimental skills covering experiment design, setup, execution, and data collection.
  • Strong programming and analytical skills, including Python or C#, statistics, and qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Good English communication and academic writing skills.

Nice to have

  • Curiosity-driven, open-minded approach to interdisciplinary research.
  • Relevant prior research or professional experience.

Culture & Benefits

  • Four-year doctoral employment period structured as an initial 1.5-year contract followed by a 2.5-year contract subject to progress and performance.
  • Membership in the hirify.global Graduate School with supervision, mentoring, and doctoral education.
  • 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
  • Customisable compensation package, health insurance discounts, and a monthly work costs contribution.
  • Flexible work schedules and relocation support through Coming to Delft Service, including partner career assistance.

Hiring process

  • Submit a motivation letter, CV, writing sample, and BSc/MSc academic transcripts by 30 August 2026.
  • Final-stage recruitment includes a knowledge security risk assessment.

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