Postdoc in Socially Interactive Virtual Characters
KTH Royal Institute of TechnologySweden7 hours ago
Full-timeResearch, Analyst +1
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In the Department of Computational Science and Technology (CST), research is carried out involving small groups of socially interactive virtual characters and agents (also known as SIAs). These embodied agents typically have a 3D representation and are able to interact with humans by expressing themselves in an intuitive manner through verbal and non-verbal behaviours. We are now looking for a postdoc to investigate interactions between small groups of socially interactive virtual characters and humans. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research at the highest international level and assist in the supervision of master's students.
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About The Employment
The position offered is for, at the most, two years.
A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.
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It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security-sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If this applies to the specific position, a security clearance will be conducted for the applicant in accordance with the same law with the applicant's consent. In such cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved following the security clearance.
We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.
Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA-2025-3621 | Kontakt: Christopher Peters, [email protected] +4687906000, Christopher Peters, [email protected] +4687906000, | Publicerat: 2025-11-06 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-11-15
In the Department of Computational Science and Technology (CST), research is carried out involving small groups of socially interactive virtual characters and agents (also known as SIAs). These embodied agents typically have a 3D representation and are able to interact with humans by expressing themselves in an intuitive manner through verbal and non-verbal behaviours. We are now looking for a postdoc to investigate interactions between small groups of socially interactive virtual characters and humans. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research at the highest international level and assist in the supervision of master's students.
Qualifications
Requirements
- A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
- Demonstrated research expertise related to real-time computer graphics programming, social behaviours for virtual characters and human-centered evaluation methods.
- Excellent research and peer-reviewed publications related to the areas above.
- You have well developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the English language, such as written and oral skills as it is required in your daily work.
- A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
- Demonstrated knowledge of the following three areas: advanced interactive methods for virtual characters, for example through the use of modern game engines such as Unity 3D; extended reality technologies (VR, MR and AR) for enabling immersive interactive experiences with virtual characters; advanced human-centered evaluation methods, for example the collection and use of biometric data.
- Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.
- You are independent in your work and have no problem collaborating with others.
Join us at KTH
KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.
Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work and grow at KTH.
Trade union representatives
Contact information to trade union representatives.
To apply for the position
Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.
The application must include:
- CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
- Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
- Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.
About The Employment
The position offered is for, at the most, two years.
A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.
Others
For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process.
It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security-sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If this applies to the specific position, a security clearance will be conducted for the applicant in accordance with the same law with the applicant's consent. In such cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved following the security clearance.
We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.
Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA-2025-3621 | Kontakt: Christopher Peters, [email protected] +4687906000, Christopher Peters, [email protected] +4687906000, | Publicerat: 2025-11-06 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-11-15
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