Researcher for teaching in Cognitive Interaction Design, part-time 25%

Job description

We are looking for a researcher for a 25% position during the period 2025-08-01 - 2026-01-31 for teaching in course CH2010 Cognitive Interaction Design. This assignment will involve being the course leader for CH2010, ‘Cognitive Interaction Design’ which is a 7.5-credit course. This course typically has 30-40 students from the Masters of Technology, Work, and Health and the Masters of Sports Technology.

This assignment will include preparations for teaching, setting up the course webpage on the Canvas learning platform, delivering lectures and seminars, providing guidance and feedback on assignments, and conducting evaluations and examinations in accordance with the published ILOs and course content.

The language of instruction is English, but some student assignments may be in Swedish. The work will take place at the KTH Flemingsberg campus with possibility for some digital work, following agreement from both parties.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm , in close proximity to nature
• Guidance on relocating and settling in KTH and in Sweden

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree
• The applicant should have completed doctoral studies in: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Cognitive science, usability, or Product design.
• You have pedagogic experience, teaching, training, and/or instructing.
• Oral and written fluency in English is required, since the course is offered in English

Preferred qualifications

• We prefer that you have experience teaching these topics: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Cognitive science, usability, or Product design. Ideally this teaching experience is in English and at the Masters level.
• It is commendable if you have experience using a learning management system (LMS) such as Canvas, Blackboard, or similar.
• It is commendable if you have performed and published research in the areas of: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Cognitive science, usability, or Product design
• Oral and written fluency in Swedish is a benefit, since some students may submit their assignments in Swedish.
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

As a person, you are collaborative with strong communication skills and you can also take initiative to accomplish goals independently. You have the ability to coordinate, manage, and lead a course independently.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge. Please include a list of courses you have taught previously
• 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 letter describing why you want to teach cognitive interaction design, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max 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: August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026 at 25%, with access according to agreement. The course runs in period 2, so most of the work will be in October-December 2025.

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