Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Human-Centered Technology Lab
Institute:
Hanyang University
Country:
South Korea
Research Field:
Automated Vehicle, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence
Posted Date:
Jan 06, 2026
Deadline:
Jan 31, 2026
Offer Period:
1 + 3 Years
Offer Start Date:
NA
PhD position focusing on Human Factors and User Interfaces in VR under GKS program
Description:
We are looking for highly motivated students join the Human-Centered Technology (HCT) Lab in the Department of Human-Computer Interaction at Hanyang University in South Korea. The HCT Lab focuses on Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction research topics in different application areas. This time, we are particularly looking for students who are interested in Human Factors and User Interfaces related issues in Automated Vehicle (AV) and Virtual Reality (VR).
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- Research background, knowledge, and interests in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Human-Computer Interaction, UI/UX.
- Research experience in AV or VR fields from Human Factors and HCI perspectives.
- Degrees in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Safety Engineering, or related fields.
- Oral and written fluency in English
- Must fulfil the minimum requirements of the graduate program (webpage).
- Must fulfil the eligibility for GKS program (webpage)
Preferred Qualification:
- Strong background in statistical analysis or data analytics
- Experiences in data collection and analysis using user experiments and surveys
- Experiences in physiological data collection and analysis (e.g., eeg, emg, etc.)
- Experiences in academic publications
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
1 year (korean Language) + 3 years (PhD)
Benefits:
- PhD program openings
- Tuition & Stipend under GKS program
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- cover letter,
- full-CV,
- transcripts,
- degree certificates,
- thesis, and
- research statement about Human Factors and HCI topics of AV or VR.
How to apply:
- If you are interested, please contact Dr. Lee until Jan 31 with cover letter, CV, transcripts, degree certificates, thesis, and research statement on AV or VR for screening and interview.
- Applications from unrelated fields or those not closely aligned with our research interests will not receive a response.
- For more information about the lab, visit the graduate program webpage or HCT Lab webpage. For more information about GKS program visit the website.
Application Process and Schedule
- Jan 31, 2026: Application deadline for the lab interview process
- Feb 15, 2026: Lab interviews and results
- Early March, 2026 (not fixed yet): Official application of GKS program
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Welcome to Human-Centered Technology (HCT) Laboratory led by Dr. Seulchan Lee in the Division of Media, Culture and Design Technology & Department of Human-Computer Interaction at Hanyang University ERICA. The primary goal of our group is to design, implement, and evaluate technologies around human life with the perspectives of Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction.
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Disclaimer:
This position is published for informational purposes. Please refer to the official application link for the most accurate and up-to-date details.