Research Position in Human-Computer Interaction

Universität Konstanz

Research Position in Human-Computer Interaction (Full-time, E 13 TV-L)

Reference no.: 2026/008. The start date is 01.04.2026, or later by agreement. The position is available till 30th June 2027, and is paid according to the collective agreement E 13 TV-L.

The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with approximately 10,000 students. The campus university’s architecture promotes interdisciplinary cooperation and a sense of community among researchers, lecturers and students. The University of Konstanz has been continuously funded by the German Excellence Strategy since 2006.

Join the Human Computer Interaction (HCI) group (https://hci.uni-konstanz.de/) at the University of Konstanz for an opportunity to research future interaction paradigms for Mixed Reality in Visual Computing.

The research position is funded by the Collaborative Research Center Quantitative Methods for Visual Computing SFB-TRR 161 (https://www.sfbtrr161.de/). You will be part of the project C01: Evaluating Mixed Reality Experiences (https://www.sfbtrr161.de/research/project_c01/). We work toward improving interaction with immersive technologies through novel user interfaces and interaction techniques by studying human perceptual processing, behavior, and experience. We are looking for a candidate who is inherently curious and strongly self-driven, who can work independently, but also enjoys teamwork and collaboration. The working language is English.
Important: Candidates with only a partial match to the competencies listed above, but otherwise outstanding academic record are expressly encouraged to apply! Questions can be directed to Mr. Prof. Harald Reiterer via e-mail: Harald.Reiterer@uni-konstanz.de. We look forward to receiving your application until 31.01.2026 (AoE, i.e., 23:59 UTC-12) via our Online Application Portal. Please include the following materials

• Application letter / motivation
• Curriculum vitae including publication record
• Research plan and teaching portfolio
• Certificates of relevant graduate and undergraduate studies (Master, Bachelor), with indicated GPA
• At least 2 references

About Konstanz:
The charming city of Konstanz is perfectly located at the beautiful Lake of Constance (Bodensee), right at the border to Switzerland. Surrounded by glorious nature and near the Swiss and Austrian alps, it offers lots of opportunities for leisure activities like hiking, biking, sailing, and skiing. Larger metropolitan areas like Zurich and Stuttgart are well-connected by public transport.