Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Computer Science programme. The position is available from November 2025 or later.
Title:
Perceptually driven Augmented Reality interfaces
Research area and project description:
We are seeking one or more PhD students for a project researching future Mixed- and Augmented Reality interfaces (MR/AR), specifically on how information should be visually integrated into the physical environment to avoid visual clutter and ambiguity caused by perceptual issues.
MR/AR commonly comes with the promise for a more natural interface that offers advantages in usability and effectiveness. However, current MR/AR applications seem to mainly focus on providing situated information, yet how this information should be visually represented is still debated. The project will address this by developing and evaluating prototypes that explore how visual information should be provided via an MR/AR interface so that they are effective in supporting the user while also being minimally invasive. A specific focus of this project will be on the continuous use of MR/AR interfaces that goes beyond the current work that is commonly confined to indoor environments and on how information from an AI should be visually integrated via an MR/AR interface).
This PhD project will contribute to the field of visual computing and human-computer interaction by exploring theoretical, technical, and empirical aspects of future MR/AR interfaces. Depending on the background and interest of the candidate the emphasis of the project can shift and have either a more technical focus (focusing on techniques from visual computing to increase the quality of visual integration) or on the perceptual and human-centred side (focusing on exploring and evaluating the design of future MR/AR interfaces).
The PhD positions are available with Prof. Tobias Langlotz. More information (e.g., recent research publications) can be found on cs.au.dk/~langlotz. If you consider applying, you are encouraged to get in contact informally, for discussion of your interest. The project offers the possibility to collaborate with partner in the Danish Pioneer Centre of Artificial Intelligence as well as with the international network of the supervisor.
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Qualifications and specific competences:
We seek candidates with strong interests in Visual Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, and Mixed Reality and Augmented Reality. technologies.
Candidates may have backgrounds in computer science, media informatics, human-computer interaction, interaction design, or related fields. Experience with prototyping MR/AR systems, conducting user studies, or Psychology will be a strong advantage.
Applicants should demonstrate research potential through prior work (e.g., thesis, publications, projects), possess excellent communication and teamwork skills, and show intellectual curiosity and rigor.
Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Department of Computer Science, Åbogade 34, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark..
Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information for this project are invited to contact:
Professor Tobias Langlotz, tobias.langlotz@cs.au.dk
Associate Professor Stefanie Zollmann, stefanie.zollmann@cs.au.dk
How to apply:
For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see the Application guide. Please read the Application guide thoroughly before applying.
When ready to apply, go to https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/ (Note, the online application system opens 1 June 2025)
Please note:
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