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Are you curious about how AI can transform learning in public environments? This is an opportunity to explore conversational AI and visualization in an interdisciplinary project with strong research connections and close collaboration with leading universities and research environments.

We are looking for a PhD student in Visualization and Media Technology with a focus on immersive and situated visualization supported by conversational AI, formally based at the Department of Science and Technology, Campus Norrk枚ping. The position will be open at the Immersive Visualization Unit with main supervision from Senior Associate Professor Mario Romero.

Your work assignments

The advertised position is part of a Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg (MAW) foundation-funded project that investigates the possibilities and implications of AI-enabled conversational guides on visitors鈥� learning and experiences in public educational environments, such as the Visualization Center C in Norrk枚ping. The goals of the project are to identify AI-guide characteristics, investigate interactions between AI-guides, pedagogues and visitors, and explore the combination of visuo-verbal interactions for enhancing engagement and learning with interactive exhibits in public spaces. The position will focus on generating and evaluating visual representations, that is, visualizations of conversational moments that aid the transfer of meaning. You will collaborate closely with visualization researchers, AI-specialists, research engineers, educational scientists, and pedagogues, across Link枚ping University, the Visualization Center C, and Ume氓 University to study the impact of emerging AI-driven educational technologies on learning in public educational spaces.

You are expected to produce research outputs relevant to the fields of visualization, visual learning and communication, and conversational AI, as well as collaborate to produce research outputs in educational science. These outputs should include publications at international conferences, workshops, and journals. As this research is highly collaborative, you should thrive within and be passionate about contributing to a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment.

As a PhD student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are part. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20 per cent of full-time.

Your qualifications

You have graduated at Master鈥檚 level in computer science, computer engineering, human-computer Interaction, media technology, visual learning and communication, or closely related fields or completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses in earlier mentioned fields. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way.

You should be driven by engagement, curiosity, creativity, problem solving, the ability to work independently, and the ability and willingness to collaborate with fellow colleagues from different backgrounds. Our goal is to engage an applicant who is comfortable with computer architecture and advanced programming.

The position requires knowledge in the areas of interactive visualization, visual learning and communication or related domains. Proficiency in programming (e.g., C/C++, OpenGL, Python) is required. Also, proficient, prolific, and ethical use of AI in everyday work is a requirement as well. Experience in creating and testing machine learning applications will be considered advantageous.

As the communication of research results mainly takes place in English, this employment requires fluency in English, meaning professional-level speaking and academic-level writing. Given the research potential for outreach to the public, it is an advantage if you also have advanced skills in Swedish.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.

Your workplace

Link枚ping University educates over 40,000 students, of which, over 1000 are PhD students. They are supported by over 4000 staff members. Our fundamental values rest on credibility, trust and security. Through open thinking and innovation, our collective efforts, both large and small, help shape a better world. We look forward to receiving your application!

The PhD position will be based in the Media and Information Technology (MIT) division, belonging to the Department of Science and Technology (ITN) at the university鈥檚 Norrk枚ping Campus. MIT is an international leader in interdisciplinary, applied research with expertise in visualization, design, computer graphics, AI, and the learning sciences. The research nexus for the division is the Visualization Center C, a unique science center in Norrk枚ping that engages the public through data-driven installations and 3D full-dome experiences. Read more at . You will follow the doctoral study plan provided by ITN.

The PhD student will be part of the Immersive Visualization group (IMV) group led by Mario Romero. The group conducts research and develops various techniques to create immersive, engaging, and effective visualizations of data using both wearable and large-scale display systems, such as AR on mobile devices, VR in heads up displays, stereoscopic wall- to dome-scale immersive experiences. Synergy with the Visualization Center C, MIT, and units across LiU allows for investigating the role of immersive visualization in empowering citizens and organizations in a rapidly changing world.

The employment

When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available at Doctoral studies at Link枚ping University

The employment has a duration of normally four years鈥� full-time equivalent. Extension of employment up to five years is based on the degree of teaching and institutional assignment. Further extensions may be granted in exceptional circumstances. You will initially be employed for one year, after which your employment will be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time, depending on your progress through the study plan. 

Starting date by agreement. 

This position may come to be a security classified position. If so, security screening including a records check will be carried out before any decision on employment is made.

Salary and employment benefits

The salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression.

More information about employment benefits at Link枚ping University is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the 鈥淎pply鈥� button below. Your application must reach Link枚ping University no later than November 17, 2025.

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

路 A cover letter motivating why you are interested in the position, your research interests, reasons for pursuing a PhD in visualization, and how your background aligns with the research goals of the IMV group and of this PhD project.

路 A brief description of any prior experience in visualization, human-computer interaction, immersive and interactive computer graphics, or related areas.

路 A CV that includes contact information, dates and institutions of previous degrees, a list of peer-reviewed publications (if any), and contact details for at least two references.

路 Copies of degree certificates and transcripts, both undergraduate and graduate. If the master鈥檚 degree is recent, the applicant must submit a Registrar's letter confirming that they have completed the degree.

路 A copy of your master's thesis or link to its published version.