Research Engineer in Extended Reality (XR) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

You will develop XR applications as assistive technologies in a smart society, for people on the autism spectrum and with intellectual disabilities.

You will develop for Android and iOS with Unity in C#, in close collaboration with a research team from both KTH and Stockholm University.

To succeed in this, you need to solve technical challenges in creating robust XR applications as well as user interfaces that provide direct cause-and-effect feedback.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• The opportunity to participate in an ongoing research project funded by Digital Futures
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• Solid programming skills in C# or C+, as well as good skills in troubleshooting code and equipment
• As a person, you are independent and self-motivated, but also able to work in collaboration with others.
• You need to have an awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a specific focus on gender equality and individuals with disabilities.

Preferred qualifications

• We prefer if you have previous experience in XR/AR app development, with the Unity engine. Furthermore, it is commendable if you have experience in, or a clear interest in, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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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:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. 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.
3. A personal letter. Maximally two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 5 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.