Project assistant in computer science, usability testing

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

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Description

At the Department for Mathematics and Computer Science, we conduct research on digital solutions
for welfare and healthcare as part of the research project “DHINO – Digital Health Innovation”. For
this project, we are now looking for a project assistant to support the project for usability evaluations of health apps.

Duties

This position is focused on the development of AI-based tools for usability testing in the context of healthcare. This includes programming in Python and implementation of mobile apps for Android. The evaluation of tools is performed together with companies and the public sector and is documented and reported as scientifically reviewed publications.

The work is performed in collaboration with researchers at the Computer Science subject at Karlstad University as part of the DigitalWell Research Group. In order to contribute to a good working environment and to the development of the department, you are on site and participate in the daily work and the community.

Qualification requirements

For employment, a master's degree in computer science, documented experience in android app programming in a health context is required. During selection, special emphasis will be placed on experience with Python and Java/Kotlin, experience in research, as well as completed university credits in usability and machine learning.

Great importance is placed on personal qualities such as good cooperation skills, good judgement, responsibility, commitment to the business and a positive attitude towards colleagues. Good knowledge of English is of great importance. Knowledge of Swedish is meritorious.

Terms

Fixed term employment on a 100% basis.

Starting date 2025-01-01. End date 2025-12-31 with the possibility of extension.

Application

You apply through the university’s web-based recruitment tool Varbi.

You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the
advertisement, that any documents in languages other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish or English are translated and that your competence is documented in a way that allows for an objective, qualitative assessment. The complete application must be received by the end of the application period. An incomplete application may mean that your competence cannot be tested in all respects.

The application should include:

• Motivation letter including a description of your skills in relation to the position
• CV.
• Copies of relevant grades, diplomas and certificates.
• Documentation of language skills.

All documents that you wish to be part of your application must be attached to the digital
application. Name each uploaded document so it is clear what it contains.

Documents that cannot be submitted electronically, such as books or publications, should be sent in triplicate to the following address:

Karlstads universitet
Hanna Ljungdahl
651 88 KARLSTAD

Application deadline: 2024-12-08

State the reference no: REK2024/209

We look forward to your application!

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