We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the ABLE project (Ability-Based Tailoring of Interactive Devices), an AUFF-funded research project developing a platform that enables users to tailor the physical and multimodal properties of interactive devices to their own perceptual and motor abilities. The position is for 1 year, starting from 1 October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. 
 

The role

You will contribute to the design and implementation of the ABLE platform, including software development, possibly some hardware prototyping, and evaluation with users. A key focus will be developing optimization-driven approaches to multimodal device tailoring. 

We are looking for someone with

• A PhD in Human-Computer Interaction or a closely related field
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C++, or equivalent)
• Experience with 3D modelling, rendering, or fabrication, and haptic feedback 
• Familiarity with computational or optimization methods applied to interaction (e.g., computational UI, model-based input, or similar)
• An interest in ability-based design, tailorability, or multimodal interaction
• Experience with physical computing, haptic devices, or novel input is an advantage but not required.

Place of Work 

The place of work is Department of Computer Science, Aarhus University - Åbogade 34, 8200 Aarhus N. DK.

Contact information 

For further information please contact Associate Professor Eve Hoggan ([email protected]). 
 

Deadline 

All applications must be received no later than 8 July 2026. 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. 

Formalities and salary range

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
 
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.