{"data":{"id":204466,"slug":"research-assistant","type":"job","title":"Research assistant","description":"Want to combine your programming skills with pioneering research in Human-Robot Interaction? Join our multidisciplinary research team and gain practical experience developing software for robotic platforms, supporting user studies, and contributing to innovative projects that explore the future of human-centered technology.\n \nInformation about the division\/the project\nThe https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/departments\/cse\/, a joint department of Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg, spans the breadth of computing disciplines. Our internationally visible research, strong industry links and diverse environment create a collaborative setting where ideas grow into real impact.\nAt the https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/departments\/cse\/our-research\/interaction-design-and-software-engineering\/, we design smarter ways to engineer better software, and explore how people engage with digital systems, combining global research perspectives with strong collaboration with industry.\n \nJob description\nYou will join a research team comprising professors, doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers who conduct research in the field of Human-Robot Interaction. Your role will be to assist with various ongoing research projects. Duties will include developing and testing software for robots (e.g., Softbanks Robotics \"Pepper\" and other similar platforms), setting up local databases for data collection, assisting the researchers during user studies, helping set up online studies, etc.\nYou will have regular contact with the researchers and will participate in group meetings, allowing you to gain a broader knowledge about the research topics within the groups. This position will allow you to gain practical experience conducting research projects in a highly interdisciplinary setting, combining elements of computer science and cognitive science.\n \nContract terms\nTemporary employment\nEmployment period: 2 months initial contract, followed by a 7-month extension (9 months total)\nExtent: 20%\nLocation: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Gothenburg (Lindholmen campus)\nFirst day of employment: 2026-10-01 or as soon as possible thereafter\n \nQualifications\nTo qualify for this position:\nYou must be an active student at bachelor or master level studying in one of the institution's BSc or MSc level programs at the University of Gothenburg or Chalmers University of Technology.\nYou should have good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.\nYou need to be in Gothenburg, Sweden during the time of your employment.\nYou are able to work independently and communicate progress\/issues clearly.\nYou are proactive and can manage working on parallel projects if needed.\nYou have experience with one or more programming languages commonly used in Human-Robot Interaction research (Python, JavaScript).\n\nIt is meritorious if:\nYou have experience programming robots (e.g., using ROS).\nYou have an understanding of large language models or conversational AI frameworks (e.g., OpenAI API, Gemini AI).\nYou have experience setting up and maintaining databases (e.g., SQLite, MySQL).\nYou have an interest in research involving users interacting with technology.\n\n \nWhat we offer\nChalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of https:\/\/www.goteborg.com\/en\/.\nRead more about https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/about-chalmers\/work-with-us\/chalmers-as-an-employer\/ and our https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/about-chalmers\/work-with-us\/chalmers-as-an-employer\/benefits-and-conditions\/ for employees.\nChalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/about-chalmers\/organisation-and-governance\/equality\/genie-gender-initiative-for-excellence\/. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.\n \nApplication procedure\nThe application should be attached as PDF files, as follows:\n \nCV\nPersonal letter\nOther documents (optional):\nCopies of completed education, grades, etc.\n\n \nA background check may be conducted as part of the application process.\nPlease use the button at the bottom of the page to reach the application form. We do not accept applications sent by email.\n \nApplication deadline: 2026-09-24\n \nFor questions, please contact:\nDr. Ilaria Torre\nilariat@chalmers.se\n \n*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***\nChalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3,100 employees and 10,000 students and offers education in engineering, science, shipping, and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.\nChalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez \u2013 forward.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Research assistant","description_original":"Want to combine your programming skills with pioneering research in Human-Robot Interaction? Join our multidisciplinary research team and gain practical experience developing software for robotic platforms, supporting user studies, and contributing to innovative projects that explore the future of human-centred technology.\n\u00a0\nInformation about the division\/the project\nThe https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/departments\/cse\/, a joint department of Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg, spans the breadth of computing disciplines. Our internationally visible research, strong industry links and diverse environment create a collaborative setting where ideas grow into real impact.\nAt the https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/departments\/cse\/our-research\/interaction-design-and-software-engineering\/, we design smarter ways to engineer better software, and explore how people engage with digital systems, combining global research perspectives with strong collaboration with industry.\n\u00a0\nJob description\nYou will join a research team comprising professors, Doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers, who conduct research in the field of Human-Robot Interaction. Your role will be to assist with various ongoing research projects. Duties will include developing and testing software for robot (e.g. Softbanks Robotics \"Pepper\", and other similar platforms), setting up local databases for data collection, assisting the researchers during the user studies, helping setting up online studies, etc.\nYou will have regular contact with the researchers and you will participate in group meetings, allowing you to gain a wider knowledge about the research topics within the groups. This position will allow you to gain practical experience conducting research projects in a highly interdisciplinary setting, combining elements of computer science and cognitive science.\n\u00a0\nContract terms\nTemporary employment\nEmployment period: 2 months initial contract, followed by a 7-month extension (9 months total).\nExtent: 20%\nLocation: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Gothenburg (Lindholmen campus)\nFirst day of employment: 2026-10-01 or as soon as possible thereafter.\n\u00a0\nQualifications\nTo qualify for this position:\nYou must be an active student at bachelor or master level studying in one of the institution's BSc or MSc level programmes at the University of Gothenburg or Chalmers University of Technology.\nYou should have good knowledge in English, both spoken and written.\nYou need to be in Gothenburg, Sweden during the time of your employment.\nYou are able to work independently and communicate progress \/ issues clearly.\nYou are proactive and can manage working in parallel projects if need be.\nYou have experience with one or more programming languages commonly used in Human-Robot Interaction research (Python, JavaScript).\n\nIt is meritorious if:\nYou have experience programming robots (e.g. using ROS).\nYou have an understanding of large language models or conversational AI frameworks (e.g., OpenAI API, Gemini AI).\nYou have experience setting up and maintaining databases (e.g. SQLite, MySQL).\nYou have an interest in research involving users interacting with technology.\n\n\u00a0\nWhat we offer\nChalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of https:\/\/www.goteborg.com\/en\/.\nRead more about https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/about-chalmers\/work-with-us\/chalmers-as-an-employer\/ and our https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/about-chalmers\/work-with-us\/chalmers-as-an-employer\/benefits-and-conditions\/ for employees.\nChalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/about-chalmers\/organisation-and-governance\/equality\/genie-gender-initiative-for-excellence\/. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.\n\u00a0\nApplication procedure\nThe application should be attached as PDF files, as below:\n\u00a0\nCV\nPersonal letter\nOther documents (optional):\nCopies of completed education, grades etc.\n\n\u00a0\nA background check may be conducted as part of the application process.\nPlease use the button at the bottom of the page to reach the application form. We do not accept applications sent by email.\n\u00a0\nApplication deadline: 2026-09-24\n\u00a0\nFor questions, please contact:\nDr. Ilaria Torre\nilariat@chalmers.se\n\u00a0\n*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***\nChalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. 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