Doctoral Researcher in Mediated Reality

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.
Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

Your role

The VR/AR Lab, headed by Dr. Jean Botev in the Department of Computer Science, is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher position in Mediated Reality. The VR/AR Lab is a research unit dedicated to developing and exploring immersive experiences, novel context-aware applications, and distributed virtual environments. The lab's research focuses on immersion, interactivity, collaboration, adaptivity, agency, representation, and context-awareness in collaborative and socio-technical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and evaluate novel XR applications and interactive systems targeting different sensory modalities such as vision, audition, haptics
• Plan and conduct empirical user studies, including experimental design, data collection, and analysis of factors such as immersion, presence, collaboration, and user experience
• Write and publish high-quality research papers at international conferences and in journals, and present results at scientific events, workshops, and project meetings
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, e.g., academic groups, industry, cultural institutions, on joint XR projects and demonstrators, including project planning and reporting
• Support the setup, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the lab's XR infrastructure, including hardware, software, and experimental setups
• Participate in preparing research proposals, project deliverables, and dissemination material, such as web, demos, events, to increase the visibility and impact of the lab's work
• Contribute to teaching and (co-)supervision of students

Your profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Computational Sciences, or a in a similar field
• Strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and experimental or applied research in a technical domain and previous experience in XR, UI, and UX development
• Proficiency in at least one major game engine, e.g., Unity or Unreal Engine, and C#/C++ or similar languages for interactive 3D applications
• Proven interest in interdisciplinary research and record of initiative

Language Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis. For details and accepted certificates, please visit the Application for admission - Doctoral Candidates.

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter presenting your motivation for this doctoral thesis topic, and explaining how your qualifications and aspirations align with its academic focus
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
• Contact details of two referees

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval Campus
• Planned start date: 1 July 2026
• Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
• Job Reference: UOL08051

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 41976 (full time).