Research Project Assistant in Computer Science

Description

The Faculty of Health, Science and Technology is now advertising a position as Project Assistant at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. The position is temporary for a period of 6 months, with the extent of 50%. The starting date is 26 January 2026 or as agreed.

You will be part of the research group PriSec (Privacy and Security), which focuses on privacy enhancing technologies and network security, as well as usable security and privacy.

The position is funded by the research project TRUstworthy huMAN-centric artificial intelligence (TRUMAN) within the EU programme Horizon Europe.

We offer a vibrant workplace with students, staff and visitors from all over the world.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Project Assistant, you will co-develop and evaluate usable user interfaces for specific use cases. We are seeking an experienced designer with hands-on experience in developing digital experiences and high-fidelity design.

The duties include:

Designing visually appealing and usable user interfaces in line with the project’s use case descriptions Creating wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes to communicate design concepts Developing target group “personas” and user stories to support decision-making in the design process Evaluating and implementing high-fidelity user interfaces for the use cases Assisting in user studies related to the use cases Assisting in the planning, organisation and execution of user studies, including interviews, focus groups and surveys

To contribute to a positive work environment and the development of the department, you are expected to be present on site and participate in daily work and the academic community.

Qualifications

To be eligible for the position, you must hold a Bachelor degree in Informatics or Computer Science, as well as documented experience in UX (User Experience) Design.

Previous experience of research projects is considered a merit.

Great importance is attached to personal qualities such as good collaboration skills, initiative, and the ability to communicate with project partners.

Excellent proficiency in English is required.

Proficiency in Swedish and experience from international employments, projects, and national or international networks are considered as merits.

Terms of Employment

Temporary employment with a extent of 50%. Starting date no earlier than 26 January 2026, or as agreed. There may be a possibility of extension.

Application

Applications must be submitted via the university’s web-based recruitment system 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 qualifications are documented in a way that allows for an objective and qualitative assessment. The complete application must be submitted by the application deadline. An incomplete application may result in your qualifications not being fully assessed.

The application must include:

• A CV

• A cover letter describing your qualifications and interests in relation to the position

• Copies of transcripts, certificates and degree certificates

• A work portfolio with up to five design work samples

• Two references, at least one of whom must be a current or former manager

All documents that you wish to be included in your application must be uploaded to the digital application system (not as links). Each uploaded document must be clearly named to indicate its contents.

Application deadline: 11 January 2026

Reference number: REK2025/232

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